Sports & Recreation

Written for all dog owners looking for hassle-free walks to enjoy with their dogs, this guidebook is beautifully designed and packed with stunning photography - giving dog owners access to 20 of the finest walks in the southern Lake District. Areas...

For Anna, a cycling enthusiast, the decision to ride 4,000 miles solo around the coast of the UK wasn't that hard. Following the river from London until it became the sea, then following the sea until it reached the mouth of the Thames again was a...

Perfect for inspiring kids to step away from screens and get out in the fresh air, this brilliant book is crammed full of outdoor activities and fun for children. As well as gaining some simple survival skills, children will learn more about the world...

With stories of 50 incredible hiking routes in 30 countries, from New Zealand to Peru, plus a further 150 suggestions, Lonely Planet's Epic Hikes of the World will inspire a lifetime of adventure on foot. From one-day jaunts and urban trails to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781800993990Author Simon ThomasFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint Y LolfaPublisher Y LolfaDimensions(mm) 215mm * 140mm * 19mm

The most impressive, thrilling and scenic ski runs from one of the world's leading ski experts.Long descents, big verts, challenging pistes and stunning scenery, Powder is the definitive guide to the best and most feared ski runs on the planet. Whether...

A TIMES BEST BUSINESS BOOK OF 2022 SHORTLISTED FOR A BUSINESS BOOK AWARD 'A gripping story about a great British brand' Jeremy Vine Lightweight, compact, and now, electric: the cityscape has been forever changed by the addition of the Brompton...

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER A TIMES BEST MEMOIR OF 2023 'Grippingly vivid and pacey' THE TIMES 'A seven-year old girl on a seventy-foot yacht,...

'Quite simply, it contains the tools to make you a better runner. Make space on your bookshelf for this timeless, classic marathon manual.' - Paul Tonkinson 'Drawing on decades of running and coaching experience, Murphy provides a current resource...

The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition is the definitive practical handbook for anyone wanting a performance advantage. What you eat and drink are important considerations when it comes to maximising your sports performance. Whether you are a...

Dubbed 'the mountain connoisseurs' walk', the Cambrian Way stretches 479km between the mighty castles of Cardiff in the south and Conwy on the north coast. Traversing the heartland of Wales, the challenging route crosses the Brecon Beacons, the Cambrian...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781569756232Author Vince MorrisFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint Ulysses PressPublisher Ulysses PressWeight(grams) 315g

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER | ONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS OF 2024 ACCORDING TO TIME, NPR, Chicago Review of Books, Lit Hub, Medium, The Millions, Book Riot, and more It might do all of us some good to reconsider what 'making it' even means. ...

WINNER OF THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2023A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERA FINANCIAL TIMES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023'Women's sports have needed a manifesto for a long time. With Good for a Girl we finally have one' Malcolm GladwellLauren...

Pathfinder(R) Cotswolds covering parts of the Snowshill, Buckholt Wood and Burford. This selection offers interest, regional variety and balance of routes in the Cotswolds providing the best walks in the area. From an easy stroll through Castle Combe to...

A guidebook to walking the Ridgeway National Trail between Avebury in Wiltshire and Ivinghoe Beacon in Buckinghamshire. Covering 139km (87 miles), this mostly low-level route is suitable for all abilities and takes 6 to 9 days to hike. The...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780316354653Author Tim LarkinFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Back Bay BooksPublisher Back Bay BooksWeight(grams) 295gDimensions(mm) 206mm * 137mm *...

This Village to Village Map Guide to the Camino del Norte is a lightweight minimalist guidebook to walking the Way of Saint James from Irun to Santiago de Compostela on the Camino del Norte. The Camino del Norte traverses the rugged and stunning northern...

Mountaineering: The Freedom of the Hills is the text beloved by generations of new climbers the standard for climbing education around the world where it has been translated into 12 languages. For the all-new 9th Edition, committees comprised of active...

UPDATED TO INCLUDE ALL THE ACTION FROM THE CLUB'S TITLE-WINNING CENTENARY YEAR.THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, PUBLISHED IN ASSOCIATION WITH LEEDS UNITED'Every up and down at Leeds United. Essential reading.' Phil HayThe definitive history of Leeds United's...

Midway between Glasgow and Edinburgh on the southern shore of the Firth of Forth, West Lothian has a surprising number of country parks, craggy hills and wildlife havens and is home to several prehistoric burial sites, ruined castles and palaces and...

Discover the beautiful countryside around North Yorkshire with this guide to some of the best walks in the county. The 20 circular routes vary in length from 3 to 8 miles and are each centred on a broad variety of welcoming pubs recommended for their...

This is a book for the independent and adventurous-minded man. It offers useful but often long-neglected skills and imparts wisdom gleaned from many sources, including servicemen, explorers, mountaineers, sailors and adventurers of every kind. Here,...

A tale of man and machine battling against breath-taking terrain for the ultimate prize, this is the story of the Alpe d'Huez. Known as the Tour de France's 'Hollywood climb', veteran cycling journalist Peter Cossins reveals the triumphs, passion and...

Follow the path of Britain's best-known river from London to the Cotswolds or from the Cotswolds to London. Here is all the information you need to walk the Thames Path. The Trailblazer Thames Path Guide is a practical, all-in-one, two-way guide to...

Encompassing the southern half of Cardigan Bay on the wild west coast of Wales, Ceredigion is famed for its glorious sandy beaches, dramatic sea cliffs and caves, spectacular sunsets and a wonderful array of wildlife, including the largest colony of...

"New from the best-selling Wild Guides, discover the hidden side of these popular islands, from deserted beaches and emerald coves to mountain viewpoints, caves and ancient ruins. Filled with spectacular photography and engaging travel writing, this book...

This dynamic and joyous exploration of difference helps young children learn to respond in a kind and equal way to everyone, regardless of shape, size, age, physical and mental ability, gender, ethnicity, beliefs, language, culture, background, and so...

The Sunday Times no.1 bestselling memoir from Harry Redknapp'From kicking a ball as a kid under the street lamps of Poplar and standing on Highbury's North Bank with my dad, to my first game at West Ham, I was born head over heels in love with football...

A guidebook to 30 walks on the Jurassic Coast of Devon and Dorset. Covering the coast between Exmouth and Bournemouth, the walks are suitable for most walkers, with shorter routes alongside plenty of more challenging, full-day hikes. The walks...

BMW M-Series celebrates the 50th anniversary of these legendary German performance cars, detailing both its production and motorsport stories with expert commentary and fascinating photography. BMW launched the Motorsport, or "M", division in 1972 to...

Julia Goodfellow-Smith has chosen 15 of the best short walks in the Malvern Hills for you to explore. Our guide comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps and clear route descriptions, perfect if you're new to walking or are looking for something you...

This attractive and cleverly structured guide gives walkers ten of the finest walks to the most amazing viewpoints in the Lake District National Park in a popular, pocketable format. With clear information, an overview and introduction for each walk,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781903568781Author Brian SmailesFormat PaperbackPage Count 76Imprint Challenge PublicationsPublisher Challenge PublicationsWeight(grams) 8gDimensions(mm)...

'An amazing story of one woman's journey through mental illness... So inspiring and proving once again that exercise changes lives' Mel SykesSuffering from depression but desperate for 'normality', Rachel Cullen found herself in failing relationships,...

Lewis Hamilton's explosive arrival on the Formula 1 scene has made front-page headlines. In My Story, for the first time Lewis opens up about his stunning debut season in grand prix racing, as well as his dad Anthony, his home life and his early years...

A guidebook to walking the Camino Portugues (Portuguese Way), 620km from Lisbon in Portugal to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. The book gives stage-by-stage directions for the Central Camino, starting from Lisbon, Porto or Tui, the Coastal Camino...

These attractive and cleverly structured guidebooks give walkers the ten finest circular lakeside and riverside walks in the Peak District National Park in a popular pocketable format. With clear information, an overview and introduction for each walk,...

An incredible trek between the two most famous mountain towns in the Alps. Travelling from Chamonix in France to Zermatt in Switzerland, you will start at Mont Blanc and finish at the Matterhorn. On the way, pass the largest collection of snowy 4000m...

What makes the perfect swim?It's all about the most magical locations (and how to protect them), finessing your kitbag, keeping yourself and others safe ... and maybe discovering a nice place for a warm-up cuppa and cake.Whether you're a seasoned dipper...