Sports & Recreation

Elite tennis players like Rodger Federer or Rafael Nadal not only perceive everything that is happening around them, but they also foresee the next game situations. This "mental speed" lays the foundation to build master performances in extremely complex...

The rollercoaster career of Tony Lock, extending over twenty-five years, is the saga of a resilient cricketer who triumphed over adversity.He was an inspirational figure in Surrey's seven consecutive championship wins in the 1950s when he forged a feared...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780956072245Author Edward AllcardFormat PaperbackPage Count 181Imprint Imperator PublishingPublisher Imperator PublishingWeight(grams) 372g

With only a sextant, his instincts as a seasoned sailor, and a boat filled with memories of his floundering marriage, Peter Nichols sets out on a solo voyage from England to Maine, where he plans to sell his beloved, twenty-seven-foot, engineless boat,...

"The story of the legendary martial arts fighter and kickboxer Oum Ry is by turns pulse-pounding, disturbing, and powerful. His is an astonishing life told beautifully by his daughter Zochada Tat and Addi Somekh. The book will grip you from its first...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780062512666Author Annie GottliebFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint HarperOnePublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 190gDimensions(mm) 152mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593496701Author Kim WickensFormat HardbackPage Count 384Imprint Ballantine Books Inc.Publisher Random House USA Inc

John Arlott, one of cricket's most revered commentators said of Farokh Engineer: "He finds both cricket and life fun; he laughs easily and his jokes are often very funny but he can be grave. His appeals are as loud as anyone's yet off the field he is...

A guidebook to the Overland Track between Ronny Creek in Cradle Valley and Cynthia Bay on Lake St Clair. Covering 80km (50 miles), this long-distance trek through Tasmania's Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park is suitable for most hikers with...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781576877760Author Lori GrinkerFormat HardbackPage Count 160Imprint powerHouse Books,U.S.Publisher powerHouse Books,U.S.

Robert Mads Anderson is an elite mountaineer with a solitary goal: to conquer Everest. After nearly getting killed on his first expedition, he led a team up a new route on the Kangshung Face without oxygen or Sherpa support, climbed solo on the remote...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780061032417Author Mick FoleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 608Imprint HarperCollinsPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 298g

Practising Taiji and Qigong is the perfect antidote to the stresses of modern life and a great way to stay healthy. Now caring professionals can help those with limited mobility to experience the benefits of Taiji and Qigong with this easy-to-follow...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781889633176Author Chen KungFormat PaperbackPage Count 218Imprint Valley Spirit ArtsPublisher Valley Spirit ArtsWeight(grams) 283gDimensions(mm) 216mm *...

In Letters to a Young Gymnast , Nadia Comaneci tells how she found the inner strength to become a world-class athlete at such a young age. Now a woman of tremendous poise and self-assurance, she offers unique insights into the mind of a top competitor...

Now in a fully revised and fully updated new edition, this comprehensive introduction to the teaching of Physical Education in primary schools is still the only textbook to cover the full sweep of the subject, from policy and curriculum developments to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780812994063Author Steven RinellaFormat PaperbackPage Count 416Imprint Random House USA IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 1276gDimensions(mm)...

These practice guidelines are the official statement of the Wilderness Medical Society on the best methodology for handling prehospital care for illness and injury occurring in wilderness areas. This, the 5th edition of the Wilderness Medical Society...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781629635729Author Gabriel KuhnFormat PaperbackPage Count 296Imprint PM PressPublisher PM Press

Over 20 million Americans run recreationally, but doing it right is more than a matter of buying an expensive pair of shoes and heading for the track. Building on the popularity of The Beginning Runner's Handbook, this practical, easy-to-use guide...

Washington DC has an abundance of bike paths, roads, parks, and trails that provide a wonderful cycling experience for the entire family. Best Easy Bike Rides Washington DC includes concise descriptions and detailed maps for twenty easy-to-follow rides...

In this deeply personal and lyrical exploration of what it means to ride a bicycle, Paul Maunder explores how our memories have a dialogue with landscape and how cycling and creativity are connected. Taking a journey through the places that have...

Golf fans will not forget the 39th Ryder Cup in a hurry. Staged at the Medinah Country Club just outside of Chicago, the 2012 event has already gone down as the most remarkable competition in its 85-year history.The American team had home advantage, and...

Shortlisted for the Sunday Times Cricket Book of the Year 2023 Jazbaa - Definition: spirit, feeling, passion, desire, sentiment, emotion In 1996, Shaiza Khan led a Pakistan team on a tour of New Zealand and Australia. While the tour was a failure...

Witty, shrewd, and always a joy to read, John Gierach, "America's best fishing writer" (Houston Chronicle) and favorite streamside philosopher, has earned the following of "legions of readers who may not even fish but are drawn to his musings on...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781953563224Author Ray WalkerFormat PaperbackPage Count 134Imprint Hrp HousePublisher Hrp HouseWeight(grams) 191gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 7mm

Provides a clear understanding of the core principles in sport management education and its implementation across the globeProvides sport management academics with an essential resource for designing and refining curriculum designEvaluates the position...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780888397324Author Dr. Nicholas FoxFormat PaperbackPage Count 375Imprint Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,CanadaPublisher Hancock House Publishers Ltd...

The controversy began with a seemingly innocuous private letter, and spiraled into the biggest media event in golf history. The Augusta National membership dispute dominated headlines and watercooler conversation for nearly a year, propelled by...

An inside look at Yankees slugger Aaron Judge's incredible, unparalleled run to break Roger Maris's home run record and the franchise both men called home. Babe Ruth. Roger Maris. Aaron Judge. Three historic figures across generations of Major League...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781871890198Author Nick CottonPage Count 96Imprint CordeePublisher Cordee

The only illustrated book officially published with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, The Appalachian Trail explores this legendary footpath in detail: with a foreword by Bill Bryson and filled with more than 300 spectacular contemporary images, as well...

Researching Live Music offers an important contribution to the emergent field of live music studies.Featuring paradigmatic case studies, this book is split into four parts, first addressing perspectives associated with production, then promotion and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781780913131Author Martin StrongFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint DB PublishingPublisher DB Publishing

Close Encounters with the Gloves Off is a rollercoaster ride through boxing history in the words of the boxers themselves, as they recall their highs and lows, their greatest triumphs, the background stories and many shock revelations. Acclaimed boxing...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781635619935Author Jack DempseyFormat HardbackPage Count 142Imprint Echo Point Books & Media, LLCPublisher Echo Point Books & Media, LLCWeight(grams) 313g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780989549011Author Shane JonesFormat PaperbackPage Count 184Imprint Njm PublishingPublisher Njm PublishingWeight(grams) 255gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm *...

Ice climbing continues to grow more popular every year. Advances in equipment and technique have helped make the sport accessible to a wide variety of outdoor enthusiasts. How to Ice Climb! is the most complete and up-to-date reference available on the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781617754449Author Anthony ErvinFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Akashic Books,U.S.Publisher Akashic Books,U.S.Weight(grams) 333g

Filled with time-tested drills designed to improve every aspect of one's game, this updated edition is the ideal resource for any tennis player who wants to gain an edge on their competition. With more than 100 practice drills for both group and...