Sports & Recreation

Golf is one of the world's major sports and consequently the focus of world-class scientific research. This landmark publication is the most comprehensive book ever published on the science of golf, covering every sub-discipline from physiology,...

"Song of the Sirens is rich in detail, colorful characters, and poignant insights. It is the story of one man's love affair with the old boats he has owned or chartered. Focusing on his favorites (his 17 sirens), the book explores the fascination man has...

As a young girl, trapped in bed with a life-threatening disease, Paula Eber dreamed of adventuring across the globe, visiting exotic places far beyond the suffocating walls of her bedroom. Thirty years later, now an anthropology professor, cyclist and...

Talent development pathways in youth soccer provide opportunities for young players to realise their potential. Such programmes have become increasingly popular throughout governing bodies, professional clubs, and independent organisations. This has...

Crowood Sports Guides provide sound, practical advice that will help make you a better player whether you are learning the basic skills, discovering more advanced techniques or reviewing the fundamentals of your game.Features and reviews in Rugby World,...

The Israel National Trail [INT] is one of the most exciting hikes in the world, expanding over 1,100 kilometres from the north to the south of Israel. You can hike its entire length, or just selected sections of your choice and you can hike it in winter...

The New York Times bestselling book from one of the greatest NBA coaches of all time. He's one of America's greatest coaches, known for inspiring the champions of pro basketball to work as a team-in short, Pat Riley is a master at creating success. The...

Following the seasonal migratory journey of rock climbers across the stunning and diverse landscapes of North America, this gorgeous photographic monograph will transport readers into a different world. The reader is invited to follow one cycle of...

From the most trusted name in guns and ammunition comes this ultimate reference on shotgunning. the Shooter's Bible Guide to Sporting Shotguns offers everything you need to know about the sport and its gear, from different types of sporting shotguns to...

The 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games are likely to feature the first transgender athlete, a topic that will be highly contentious during the competition. But transgender and intersex athletes such as Laurel Hubbard, Tifanny Abreu, and Caster Semenya didn't just...

A People's History of Tottenham Hotspur is the story of how fans helped create the identity of a world-famous club and tells a story from a perspective rarely acknowledged. Drawing on social history, contemporary press reports and first-hand interviews...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781476767178Author Vince LombardiFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint Simon & SchusterPublisher Simon & SchusterWeight(grams) 204gDimensions(mm) 215mm *...

Plans included: For this 2024 edition the latest depth surveys and firing practice areas are included.About the AuthorImray Laurie Norie & Wilson Ltd was formed in 1904 when three private chart publishing firms amalgamated. Each of these London...

Increasing numbers of urban dwellers has led to many of us feeling alienated from the natural world. This is not how we are meant to live, and we don't have to. Even in the most built-up environment, nature makes its presence felt. All we have to do is...

The Story of the Masters is the first comprehensive year-by-year history of the world's most famous golf tournament. Veteran golf journalist David Barrett draws upon contemporaneous reporting and other source material to offer dramatic accounts of each...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781912014521Author Barry ButlerFormat PaperbackPage Count 296Imprint 2QT Limited (Publishing)Publisher 2QT Publishing Services

There was a turning point in Michael Lewis's life, in a baseball game when he was fourteen years old. The irascible and often terrifying Coach Fitz put the ball in his hand with the game on the line and managed to convey such confident trust in Lewis's...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780860936909Author John GloverFormat HardbackPage Count 160Imprint Crecy PublishingPublisher Crecy Publishing

Transitions in sport can be either normative (relatively predictable) or non-normative (less predictable) and are critical times in the development of athlete's careers. Whilst retirement from sport is inevitable, the timing of retirement can be less...

A book for every climber (from beginner to expert) keen to improve their climbing; the things you really need to know without the clutter of an exhaustive ropework manual (and with a lot more helpful advice on climbing moves). The book includes a...

Through 100 evocative, often stunning photographs, as well as the stories that accompany them, Sports Illustrated visits the great arc of basketball history.Featuring historical coverage and vivid photography covering the men's, women's, and college...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781439241950Author Ed ParkerFormat PaperbackPage Count 220Imprint CreateSpacePublisher CreateSpaceWeight(grams) 259gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm * 12mm

The duel between fish and man and their unspoken bond... Approximately 71% of Earth is covered by water, and since time immemorial, man has been using a rod and line to fish in rivers, lakes and the ocean.Perhaps it is the mystery of what might happen on...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780767904445Author David HalberstamFormat PaperbackPage Count 448Imprint Broadway Books (A Division of Bantam Doubleday DelPublisher Broadway Books (A...

From Ken Crocket, author of Ben Nevis - Britain's Highest Mountain, comes the full story of the dawning of mountaineering in Scotland. It will shock many to discover that within a few years, Victorian climbers brought climbing in Scotland to technical...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781538749739Author Yaron WeitzmanFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Grand Central PublishingPublisher Grand Central PublishingWeight(grams)...

There has not been a guide in English to the Inland Waterways of Belgium since E E Benest's handbook went out of print in the early 1960's. Jacqueline Jones' new guide provides detailed coverage for anyone interested in this under-rated waterway network...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781591641148Author Robert ParrFormat PaperbackPage Count 136Imprint Reedswain, IncorporatedPublisher Reedswain, IncorporatedWeight(grams) 240gDimensions(mm)...

A writer and tennis player seeks insights and inspiration by traveling across Switzerland in the footsteps of Roger Federer.Roger Federer could live anywhere in the world, but he always returns to the place he loves most: Switzerland. Dave Seminara is a...

Aberdeen FC On This Day revisits all the most magical and memorable moments from the Dons' distinguished past, mixing in a maelstrom of quirky anecdotes and legendary characters to produce an irresistibly dippable diary of Reds history - with an entry...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781770412934Author Pat PattersonFormat HardbackPage Count 320Imprint ECW Press,CanadaPublisher ECW Press,Canada

Horses are fascinating and perceptive creatures. Developing a thorough understanding of how a horse interprets the world around them and deliberately being self-aware as a rider, are the essential skills to a successful and fulfilling partnership. In...

Reminiscent in both spirit and design of the beloved Whole Earth Catalog, Country Wisdom & Know-How is an unprecedented collection of information on nearly 200 individual topics of country and self-sustained living. Compiled from the information in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780645522631Author Catherine LawsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 262Imprint Exploring Eden Media Pty LtdPublisher Exploring Eden Media Pty Ltd

LEFTY KREH'S SOLVING FLY-CASTING PROBLEMS contains detailed descriptions, instructional illustrations, and troubleshooting techniques that every fly fisher needs to know. Lefty offers unparalleled advice about how to cast in windy conditions, how to...

Black Swan Summer tells the extraordinary story of Western Australia's first season of Sheffield Shield cricket, when an unheralded group of unknown, unfashionable and inexperienced players won Australian cricket's biggest prize at their first attempt...

More than any other sport, boxing has a history of being easy to rig. There are only two athletes and one or both may be induced to accept a bribe; if not the fighters, then the judges or referee might be swayed. In such inviting circumstances, the mob...

Contains all the information a pilot needs to undertake the basic loops, rolls and spins that make up the aerobatic repertoire. The book takes the pilot through ground training, aircraft and equipment limitations, and the physical effects on the human...

Mohamed Salah needed little time to settle in to life at Liverpool. Since signing for the Anfield club in 2017 for a then-club record fee, he has broken the club's scoring record for a debut season, as well as becoming the leading goalscorer in Europe's...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781909245730Author Ragnhild Lund AnsnesFormat PaperbackPage Count 330Imprint De Coubertin BooksPublisher De Coubertin Books