Sports & Recreation

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780904148442Author Nick MoonFormat PaperbackPage Count 1Imprint Chiltern SocietyPublisher Chiltern Society

What is the purpose of sport, and how are ethical conceptions of sport shaped by the answers to this question? In Sport and Moral Conflict, William Morgan investigates, examining sport as a moral crucible that puts athletes in competitive, emotionally...

In RUGBY TALES, Lawrence Dallaglio recalls with affection and razor-sharp humour, the behind-the-scenes stories that have previously only been shared within the world of international rugby, together with some classics from his rugby-playing colleagues...

This book contains 20 of the best family-friendly walks in Dorset. Here you'll find a selection of excellent outings, all devised especially with children in mind. The routes are short and all are packed with fun things to see and do along the way. There...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781780911496Author Peter J. SeddonFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint DB PublishingPublisher DB Publishing

For decades women have been playing competitive sports thanks in large part to the protective cover of Title IX. Since passage of that law, the number of women participating in sports and the level of competition in high school, college, and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781590309872Author William Scott WilsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Shambhala Publications IncPublisher Shambhala Publications IncWeight(grams)...

This comprehensive and accessible resource can be used as textbook or a self-help book and is aimed at students, athletes, coaches, sport scientists or indeed any-one looking to enhance their performance, whatever their sport or activity. The...

Venture into an animal's life story through its tracks and signs. More than simply determining where an animal crossed the road, tracking can lead to a study of how the animal uses its habitat, how it travels, where it feeds or hunts, how it breeds and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781902302904Author Mike ThompsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 42Imprint Kittiwake PressPublisher Kittiwake Press

Best Easy Day Hikes Great Smoky Mountains National Park provides 29 easy-to-follow hikes through all the Great Smoky Mountains have to offer. Explore exquisite vistas, enjoy wildlife in natural settings and explore trails ranging from Grotto Falls to Big...

The incredible true story of Tiger Woods's dramatic return to glory at the 2019 Masters following his humbling and very public personal, physical, and professional setbacks. One publicly imploded marriage. Two car accidents. Eight surgeries. And...

This is the only guide that covers all the climbs on the Isle of Portland and at Lulworth Cove. Whether it's a sport climb, a trad route, a deep water solo, or a boulder problem, you'll find it here. The bulk of the guide covers sport climbing, and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.About the AuthorGORDON GIESBRECHT PH.D., is a professor at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, where he operates the Laboratory for Exercise and...

The road to Croke Park can be a long one, but for Leitrim hurler Zak Moradi it was longer than most. Born in a refugee camp in Ramadi, Iraq, at the height of the Gulf War, Zak spent his formative years living under the oppressive regime of Saddam Hussein...

Use the most sophisticated sports nutrition information to help you reach your athletic performance goals. In Advanced Sports Nutrition, Third Edition, world-renowned sports nutritionist Dr. Dan Benardot combines the latest research, strategies, and...

Revised and updated for 2020! The New England Patriots' feat of six Super Bowls in 17 years represents the gold standard of dominance every sports franchise strives for. With Bill Belichick and Tom Brady at the helm, the Patriots' unlikely victory back...

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This is an open access title available under the terms of a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 International license. It is free to read at Oxford Scholarship Online and offered as a free PDF download from OUP and selected open access locations. Undocumented Saints...

After two months on board a Russian container ship sailing 15,000 miles across the world, Josie finally arrives in New Zealand with her bike. Over the next nine months she cycles 10,000 kilometres all over North and South Islands while experiencing the...

Hiking Waterfalls in New England includes detailed hike descriptions, maps, and color photos for approximately 100 of the most scenic waterfall hikes in the area. Hike descriptions also include history, local trivia, and GPS coordinates.Hiking ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780312364021Author Fik MeijerFormat PaperbackPage Count 267Imprint St Martin's PressPublisher St Martin's PressWeight(grams) 363g

Nicolas Roche has a famous surname to all fans of cycling. The son of legendary Irish and World Champion Stephen Roche, Nicolas had to fight to make it as a professional and even harder to make his mark as his own man in this toughest of competitive...

Strength, speed and dedication: Cristiano Ronaldo is known throughout the world as a colossus of the modern game. But did you know that he underwent laser heart surgery aged just fifteen to enable him to continue playing the game he loved? Or that...

Why do some people risk their lives regularly by placing themselves in extreme and challenging situations? For some, such as astronauts, the extreme environments are part of the job. For others, they involve the thrill and competition of extreme sports,...

Master the Japanese martial art of ninjutsu with this illustrated, informative guide.In The Ninja Defense, the classic art of the ninja is updated for maximum effectiveness in modern day situations. Stephen K. Hayes is a Black Belt Hall of Fame member,...

You don't get biceps like Briggs by giving up when the going gets tough... CrossFit superstar Sam Briggs, aka 'The Engine', is a true hero in the sport, with a level of endurance unparalleled in the game. This is the story of how she got to the top, and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781583941980Author Nestor CapoeiraFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint North Atlantic Books,U.S.Publisher North Atlantic Books,U.S.Weight(grams)...

In Showbusiness with Blood, Eamon Carr beguiles the reader with an insightful account of the world's greatest boxers, from Steve Collins to Mike Tyson to Tyson Fury and Katie Taylor. Boxing, Ireland's most successful Olympic sport, became...

Plans included: Approaches to Ponza (1:10 000) Approaches to Porto d'Ischia (1:10 000) Approaches to Sorrento (1:30 000) Approaches to Marina Grande (Capri) (1:25 000)About the AuthorImray Laurie Norie & Wilson Ltd was formed in 1904 when three...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781911161745Author Holly WortonFormat PaperbackPage Count 276Imprint Tribal PublishingPublisher North Downs PublishingWeight(grams) 354gDimensions(mm) 216mm...

Punk Football tells the story of how supporters have made the incredible journey from the terraces to the boardroom. Initially intrigued by the rise of AFC Wimbledon, the supporter-owned club set up after Wimbledon FC's relocation to Milton Keynes, Jim...

Whether it was a swashbuckling footballer whose style earned him the nickname Crazy Horse, or as a television quiz show captain who rubbed shoulders with royalty, Emlyn Hughes never did things by half. This book looks at the life of the legend who carved...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780061978050Author Franklin FoerFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint HarperPerennialPublisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781909245600Author Simon HughesFormat HardbackPage Count 330Imprint De Coubertin BooksPublisher De Coubertin Books

THE DOTS WILL NOT BE JOINED is both a rich, sentimental memoir and a racy 'Compendium of Ideas'. It's about sport (mainly football and cricket) but it carries wise, sometimes cheeky diversions - snapshots into what makes us and what liberates us. The...

Sports psychologist and trainer Jim Loehr applies his expertise from the playing field to the trials and tribulations of everyday life. Drawing on years of research and experience, Loehr provides a step-by-step approach that combines mental and physical...

Today Bill Richmond is largely unknown to the wider public, but he was one of the most significant sportsmen in history and one of the most prominent celebrities of Georgian times. Born into slavery in Staten Island, Richmond won his freedom as a young...

Give Us Tomorrow Now offers an entertaining and powerful narrative of a manager striving to satisfy legions of fanatical supporters and an impatient boardroom. Success and stability had long proven elusive objectives for Sunderland managers attempting...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780618871780Author Andrew BeyerFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint Houghton MifflinPublisher Houghton Mifflin