Sports & Recreation

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.About the AuthorZoe Cano, whose name means Life," is an adventurous traveller, writer, and photographer. Born in Hereford, England, she moved to live and work in Paris for ten...

At last, the definitive account of the Redskins' championship decadeBased on more than ninety original interviews, here is the rollicking chronicle of the famed Washington Redskins teams of the Joe Gibbs years-one of the most remarkable and unique runs...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781770416857Author Saul L. MillerFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint ECW Press,CanadaPublisher ECW Press,Canada

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781780913681Author Heidi HaighFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint DB PublishingPublisher DB Publishing

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...

For over a decade, Mahendra Singh Dhoni has captivated the world of cricket and over a billion Indians with his incredible ingenuity as captain, wicketkeeper and batsman. Bharat Sundaresan tracks down the cricketer's closest friends in Ranchi and...

Among the best pound-for-pound fighters of all time, Willie Pep (1922-2006) was a virtuoso of the squared circle. A two-time World Featherweight Champion, his International Boxing Hall of Fame professional record stands at 230 wins, 11 losses and one...

A Stanley Cup champion and modern legend of the game, in his own words MariAn Hossa's life is a lesson in the value of determination and perseverance. Born into a hockey family that included his father, a former player and coach of the Slovakian national...

This sailing activity book is brimming with ideas and information for young sailors to inspire them to discover, explore and learn about sailing and boats. The book's central character, Sailor Taylor, takes children on an enjoyable sailing excursion:...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780897501804Author George KirbyFormat PaperbackPage Count 150Imprint Black Belt BooksPublisher Black Belt BooksWeight(grams) 308gDimensions(mm) 210mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781913167110Author Steve BroadbentFormat PaperbackPage Count 516Imprint Oxford Alpine ClubPublisher Oxford Alpine Club

Sweating may be one of our weirdest biological functions, but it's also one of our most vital and least understood. In The Joy of Sweat, Sarah Everts delves into its role in the body-and in human history. Why is sweat salty? Why do we sweat when...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780812986921Author Zlatan IbrahimovicFormat PaperbackPage Count 416Imprint Random House Trade PaperbacksPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780955803581Author Roger D. TaylorFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint The FitzRoy PressPublisher The FitzRoy Press

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781859837764Author Barbara WaddFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint DB PublishingPublisher DB Publishing

Derek Dougan was no ordinary footballer. A flamboyant Northern Irish goalscorer, his unwillingness to accept injustice and mismanagement won him as many enemies as friends. Shortly after being asked to collaborate on a new autobiography, a project undone...

Why should we exercise? When should we exercise? Why don't we exercise? The Psychology of Exercise separates fact from fiction, delving into key theories, ideas, and the impact of life stages on when, why, and how we exercise. It explores the barriers...

Available separately from the Cruising Almanac 2024, the 2024 tide tables now include tide times for Zeebrugge Corrections and updates are issued monthly (approximately) and are available from The Cruising Association website. Link below.About the...

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

Manchester United may be world famous today, but back in 1907 the club had yet to win either the League Championship or the FA Cup. Things were to change dramatically over the following four seasons, during which time the club moved to Old Trafford...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781476772271Author Jason VuicFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint Simon & SchusterPublisher Simon & SchusterWeight(grams) 249gDimensions(mm) 208mm * 135mm...

Pedro Delgado's 13-year racing career spanned one of cycling's golden decades. Riding against Hinault and Fignon in their prime in the early 1980s, then later against Roche and LeMond, through to mentoring Indurain in the 1990s, he took part in the Tour...

Waterproof, pocket-sized quick reference for performing a crevasse rescue Crevasse rescue is one of the most technically complex skills a mountaineer will ever need to learn; it is also one of the most essential. While climbers can go for years...

How much do you really know about world soccer? Put your knowledge to the test with this bumper book of brainteaser quizzes and fascinating facts, beautifully illustrated by one of the world's leading sports artists. From Ardiles to Zidane, from Aguero...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781780911342Author Tony MatthewsFormat PaperbackPage Count 496Imprint DB PublishingPublisher DB Publishing

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781780913391Author Steve KingFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint DB PublishingPublisher DB Publishing

Papal Overlordship and European Princes, 1000-1270 offers a new perspective on the political history of the central Middle Ages by focusing on the alliances between popes and rulers who claimed a special relationship with the successor of St Peter...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781871890839Author Phil HorsleyPage Count 1760Imprint CordeePublisher Cordee

How do we know if we can beat the bookmaker? That's easy: just look at our bank balance. But how do we know if we've not just been lucky? More specifically, how do we know that someone who says he can do it, and who is selling his 'expertise', can keep...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9784907009281Author Nobuo HirakawaFormat HardbackPage Count 182Imprint Bunkasha InternationalPublisher Bunkasha InternationalWeight(grams) 880gDimensions(mm)...

The five years either side of the millennium was a period of great change on the railway network with the advent of privatisation and, on the passenger side, the introduction of franchised operations. On the freight side, the original British Railways...

A history of Castleford Rugby LeagueBook InformationISBN 9780752418957Author David SmartFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint The History Press LtdPublisher The History Press LtdWeight(grams) 310gDimensions(mm) 235mm * 165mm * 10mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781901746204Author Brian HughesFormat PaperbackPage Count 274Imprint Empire Publications LtdPublisher Empire Publications LtdWeight(grams) 444g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780995328402Author Leah GoldsteinFormat PaperbackPage Count 268Imprint No Finish Line Living Adventures LtdPublisher No Finish Line Living Adventures...

The Ultimate Boston Red Sox Time Machine presents a timeline format that not only includes the Red Sox's greatest moments-including its nine World Series wins and individual achievements-but focuses also on some very unusual seasons and events, such as...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781891011122Author Noel BrickFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint ExperimentPublisher ExperimentDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm * 18mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781578267972Author Michael VolkmarFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint Hatherleigh Press,U.S.Publisher Hatherleigh Press,U.S.

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781800992764Author Y LolfaFormat PaperbackPage Count 140Imprint Y LolfaPublisher Y LolfaDimensions(mm) 215mm * 140mm * 12mm

High Performance Long Distance Running is a book for serious long-distance runners from 5,000 metres to the marathon. It covers every aspect of the preparation required by an elite-performance athlete and the author argues that absolutely nothing...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781646012138Author Clare StaplesFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint Trafalgar SquarePublisher Trafalgar SquareWeight(grams) 1642gDimensions(mm) 282mm *...