Sports & Recreation

'In The Race Against Time, Askwith touches upon something larger than simply running or sport - he helps us to see ourselves ... Both inspiring and moving' - Adharanand Finn, author of Running with the KenyansA quest for the secrets of happy, healthy...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781873597330Author Mary WelshFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint Clan BooksPublisher Clan Books

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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781908851277Author Dave RammFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Heron MapsPublisher Phoenix Maps

Outdoor Knots is a useful pocket guide delivering relevant, expertly curated content in a convenient, travel-ready package. Outdoor skills expert and veteran author, Cliff Jacobson, provides readers with accessible information on choosing the best knot...

An in-depth study of the Sauber-Mercedes racecars that dominated the Group C racing scene during the late 1980s and early 1990s. When Peter Sauber started using Mercedes V8 engines in his Group C sports cars in 1985 the result was World Championship...

The bestselling climbing guide to the regions of Asturias, Leon and Cantabria in north-west-Spain.Book InformationISBN 9780992887469Author Richie PattersonFormat PaperbackPage Count 576Imprint Roca VerdePublisher Roca Verde

In this highly original history of the world's most famous bicycle race, Christopher S. Thompson, mining previously neglected sources and writing with infectious enthusiasm for his subject, tells the compelling story of the Tour de France from its...

Japanese bicycles have long been at the forefront of both competitive and recreational cycling from top-flight racing bicycles to collectible custom fixed-gear frames. This comprehensive and stunningly illustrated book presents a fascinating overview of...

Now available in a fully revised and updated sixth edition, Sport Management: Principles and Applications tells you everything you need to know about the contemporary sport industry. Covering both the professional and nonprofit sectors, and with more...

Master every fishing knot you'll ever need-and never lose a big bass, trout, salmon, pike, or striper againWhen you're fishing, there's nothing more frustrating than letting a poorly tied knot cost you the catch of the day. Knot expert Lindsey Philpott...

Football's culture is complex and controversial. Debates rage over rules, transfers, wages and rich owners who prioritise income streams and elite league status. But the sport has a nobler side. Clubs become families who celebrate the good times and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781780914091Author Gordon MaceyFormat PaperbackPage Count 576Imprint DB PublishingPublisher DB Publishing

"I never can resist a touch of the dramatic." The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes is now best remembered for its concluding story in which the great detective appears to plunge to his death into the waters at the bottom of the Reichenbach Falls, locked in...

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 9781909328754Author Jeffery GrayerFormat PaperbackPage Count 104Imprint Crecy PublishingPublisher Crecy Publishing

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781570767982Author Francesco de GiorgioFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint Trafalgar SquarePublisher Trafalgar SquareWeight(grams) 318g

Meet Dave Hazard; world class martial artist. A 7th dan black belt in Shotokan karate, he's as respected in the tough streets, bars and clubs of the East End of London as he is in the best karate dojo in Japan. His reputation is legendary. He's faced...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781510720749Author Chuck WillsFormat PaperbackPage Count 152Imprint Sky Pony PressPublisher Skyhorse PublishingWeight(grams) 726gDimensions(mm) 272mm *...

"Gary Lineker's - Football: It's Unbelievable!" is a unique, light-hearted look at the global game. Fronted by "Match of the Day" presenter and England football legend Gary Lineker, this stunning book, packed with amazing images and a lively text, covers...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780956732170Author Rob KellyFormat HardbackPage Count 260Imprint Von Krumm PublishingPublisher Von Krumm PublishingWeight(grams) 800gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781782817666Author Bob BondFormat PaperbackPage Count 104Imprint G2 Entertainment LtdPublisher G2 Entertainment Ltd

"In many respects it is a book unlike many others. It is an individual, as all good books should be. It is quirky, eclectic, eccentric even, but in a world intent on reproducing that which has already been regurgitated I personally felt the need for...

At a fighting weight of little more than 11 stone, Paddy Monaghan was not immediately as intimidating as bare-knuckle boxers like Lenny McLean or Roy Shaw. But if anyone dared to underestimate this man - as many foolish opponents did - the full force of...

The King of Dens Park is the authorised life story of Alan Gilzean, the legendary, world-class Dundee, Spurs and Scotland footballer. Exclusive insights provided by his family, closest friends and colleagues add to the author's own experience to reveal...

The Exercising Female: Science and Its Application is the first book to provide students, researchers, and professionals with an evidence-based reference on the exceptional scientific issues associated with female participation in sport and exercise...

For more than 35 years, John 'Hoppy' Hopkins covered the biggest stories in golf, from Major Championships to Ryder Cups and Amateur competitions. During these four decades, he wrote about all the golfing greats and covered the biggest stories of the...

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...

Covering all 55 UEFA member countries, this is a statistical yearbook of both domestic & International football during the 2018-19 season. In addition to full line-ups & stats for International games it contains detailed information of games played in...

In the 1989/90 season, Bristol Rovers clinched promotion to the old 'Second Division', thanks largely to the tremendous team spirit of a side exiled in Bath, away from its traditional Bristol home. The 'Ragbag Rovers', as they became known, set an...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781904590286Author Mark HodkinsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 310Imprint PomonaPublisher Pomona

Power; the power of the gods; the power of Greek cities; the power of the human body: all these were celebrated at the ancient Olympic Games. Ancient Olympia symbolized excellence and supremacy in every sense of the word, not only athletic, but also...

Flick, fake, and dribble your way to soccer mastery Prepare for the World Cup or learn the rules for your own indoor or outdoor league, with Soccer For Dummies. We cover the world's most popular sport from one end of the field to the other, starting with...

This illustrated text introduces the reader to the mad-cap supporters of Scotland's national soccer team, the "Tartan Army" - a harder core, more eccentric type of travelling soccer fan - and follows the Army on their expeditions around the world during...

Women have battled for a place in the male-dominated world of sports throughout the twentieth and early twenty-first centuries, overturning obstacles and highlighting the changing position of women in societies around the world. This has become one of...

This, the revised version of the highly successful "Coaching and Learning Tennis Basics" is a well illustrated guide that those learning the game can use to support their training. Equipment and fitness sections have been expanded. The writing...

This book provides students and event managers with an insight into the strategic management of sports events of all scales and types, from international mega-events to community sport. Introducing key theory and best practice, it offers a practical,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781932595819Author Brian TuohyFormat PaperbackPage Count 319Imprint Feral House,U.S.Publisher Feral House,U.S.Weight(grams) 374g

Is Shang-Chi Marvel's ultimate fighter?Discover the fighting styles, training techniques, and secret disciplines of Marvel Comics' mighty martial artists and hand-to-hand combatants. From disciples of Eastern combat tactics and mixed martial arts, to...

Life is hard. But it gets a whole lot easier when you start to talk it out. In How Am I Doing?, you're invited into a series of conversations with yourself to improve your mental health as you discover your purpose, honor your story, and explore who you...