Sports & Recreation

The identification and development of talented young players has become a central concern of football clubs at all levels of the professional game, as well as for national and international governing bodies. This is the first book to offer a...

In athletics as in architecture, form follows function, and nowhere is that truth more important than in equestrian sports. The better a horse's conformation (how the animal measures up to, or "conforms," to the ideal standards of its breed or type), the...

The ancient warrior culture of Japan produced a sophisticated martial philosophy that we know today as Bushido-the Way of the Warrior. In Samurai Wisdom, author Thomas Cleary provides five critical new translations of major Japanese works on Bushido.The...

Designed specifically for young people, this manual contains a wide range of progressive practice drills to help them develop their fitness. Fun, educational and challenging, all drills are illustrated and cover the essential technical skills, including:...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781912724192Author World SailingFormat PaperbackPage Count 152Imprint Robert DeavesPublisher Robert Deaves

The ultimate book of Blues trivia, The Man City Miscellany is full of weird and wonderful facts. Including: * The only goalkeeper to have scored for City, * The name of Clive Allen's dog, * The identity of the City player who played with a toothpick in...

Turquoise waters, pristine beaches, world-famous rum, and a culture that welcomes you with a smile: Soak up the sun and fun with Moon Bahamas. Inside you'll find:*Flexible itineraries, from a Nassau getaway to a week of island-hopping, including day...

The first generation of Sunbeam Alpine was produced in 1953-54 and was named after the prestigious Alpine Rally which ran through the mountains of France and Italy. The name was resurrected in 1959 for a new model, the principle subject of this book. It...

In this exhilarating memoir, three-time World Champion and Olympic gold-medalist Nathan Chen tells the story of his remarkable journey to success, reflecting on his life as a Chinese American figure skater and the joys and challenges he has...

Jump on a wild ride across the cosmos in Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, a story-driven action-adventure with a fresh take on everyone's favorite ragtag group of legendary heroes. When the Guardians accidentally set off a chain reaction of catastrophic...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780985347208Author Sammy FrancoFormat PaperbackPage Count 214Imprint Contemporary Fighting ArtsPublisher Contemporary Fighting ArtsWeight(grams) 254g

In the 1980s and early 1990s, David Campese thrilled spectators both in Australia and overseas with his footloose, crazy-brave style of free running. This book tells the story of his rise from humble beginnings to the very top of a global sport. As a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781913089344Author Richard HeseltineFormat HardbackPage Count 240Imprint Porter Press InternationalPublisher Porter Press International

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780955493751Author Andy PringleFormat PaperbackPage Count 150Imprint Andy PringlePublisher Andy Pringle

The most thorough work ever published on making and caring for fishing tackle.About the AuthorC. Boyd Pfeiffer is an award-winning outdoor journalist widely known for his expertise in fresh and salt water fishing, tackle, fly tying, fly fishing and...

Ronald Turnbull has chosen 15 of the best short walks around Dumfries and Galloway 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...

Since J W Norie published the first edition of his Complete Set of Nautical Tables and Epitome of Practical Navigation in 1803, many changes to the tables have been necessary in both content and presentation. New tables have been included, obsolete ones...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780983938026Author Dick DeVenzioFormat HardbackPage Count 312Imprint Pgc BasketballPublisher Pgc Basketball

full coverage of all three components, structured to match the speccontent broken down into 1 hour lessons to help with your planning and deliveryplenty of case studies and examples that students can relate toadditional features including key terms, 'did...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781908748454Author David BerryFormat PaperbackPage Count 44Imprint Kittiwake PressPublisher Kittiwake Press

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781628600124Author Ben GreenfieldFormat HardbackPage Count 482Imprint Victory Belt PublishingPublisher Victory Belt PublishingWeight(grams) 807g

It's the simplest, fastest, most accessible way to fitness and more women than ever are discovering its unique benefits - the stress relief, weight management, endurance, and self esteem. You don't need a partner, equipment, or even much time. Here,...

A deeply moving story of the beauty and brutality of life, and death, on the world's most unpredictable and perilous mountain. Sitting just lower than Everest at 8,611 metres above sea level on the China-Pakistan border, the Savage Mountain claims the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780606235433Author Bruce LeeFormat HardbackPage Count 250Imprint Demco Media IncPublisher Demco Media IncWeight(grams) 930gDimensions(mm) 274mm * 218mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780671884000Author Brad GilbertFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint Simon & Schuster LtdPublisher Simon & Schuster LtdWeight(grams) 220g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780992708115Author Paul ChapmanFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint Fairwater PressPublisher Fairwater PressWeight(grams) 422g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781780912134Author Mick WalkerFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint DB PublishingPublisher DB Publishing

In 2020, Christiaan De Beukelaer spent 150 days covering 14,000 nautical miles aboard the schooner Avontuur, a hundred-year-old sailing vessel that transports cargo across the Atlantic Ocean. Embarking in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, he wanted to understand...

Shortlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-FictionIn this groundbreaking new book, Thomas Page McBee, a trans man, trains to fight in a charity match at Madison Square Garden while struggling to untangle the vexed relationship between masculinity...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780806540795Author Dr. Haha LungFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Citadel Press Inc.,U.S.Publisher Citadel Press Inc.,U.S.

'Two of the UK's most exciting nature writers. A thoughtful adventure in learning simple skills that help connect people to nature.' GuardianSkimming Stones and Other Ways of Being in the Wild is a book of simple skills that can help us to interact with...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780671779207Author John GierachFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint TouchstonePublisher Simon & SchusterWeight(grams) 195gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm *...

It is now 50 years since 1966 and all that. We've all heard Kenneth Wolstenholme's famous TV commentary: "Some people are on the pitch...They think it's all over...It is now" countless times. But, aside from that and a few other classic facts, what do...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781953563996Author Ray WalkerFormat PaperbackPage Count 152Imprint Hrp HousePublisher Hrp HouseWeight(grams) 213gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 8mm

*Updated edition to include the 2017-18, 2019 and 2021-22 Ashes series* Wisden on the Ashes: The authoritative story of cricket's greatest rivalry is a detailed chronological journey through the history of this famous English-Australian contest. With...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780615948768Author Jake AndersonFormat PaperbackPage Count 202Imprint Coventry House PublishingPublisher Coventry House PublishingWeight(grams)...

P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you re probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of Curling For Dummies (9780470838280). The book you see...

Lace up your hiking boots for the next in Lonely Planet's highly successful Epic Hikes series, this time exploring 50 of the Americas' most rewarding treks and trails. From Canada's longest hut-to-hut hike, the Sunshine Coast Trail, to a descent through...

Born in Serbia, Nemanja began playing football at the age of just seven and was quickly spotted by local clubs - by the age of 20 he had won the Yugoslav Cup with Red Star. The captain's armband soon followed and Nemanja led the team to a domestic double...

A handy-sized A2 pack of charts covering the Kent and Sussex coasts.Book InformationISBN 9781786795571Author ImrayImprint Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson LtdPublisher Imray, Laurie, Norie & Wilson Ltd