Sports & Recreation

In The Franchise: New York Rangers, take a more profound and unique journey into the history of an iconic team. This thoughtful and engaging collection of essays captures the astute fans' history of the franchise, going beyond well-worn narratives of...

The lore and legend of Gaelic Games has been shaped by great players. Since the Games began, special players have had a unique power to make the heart skip a beat. Now THE GAA IMMORTALS celebrates the achievements of 100 of the very best footballers,...

When originally published in 1991 this was the first book to tackle the UK policy process of sport and to provide a political science analysis of some of the key issues facing sports administrators today. The volume identifies the parties involved:...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781861516442Author Cheeky JurgenFormat PaperbackPage Count 120Imprint Mereo BooksPublisher Mereo BooksWeight(grams) 350gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 127mm * 71mm

Boxing lost a true warrior and gentleman of the ring when the mayor of Managua, Nicaragua, Alexis Arguello, died in 2009. To millions in Nicaragua and around the world, Arguello was an iconic figure, a willing role model, and a shining light in a nation...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781328767516Author Kirk GoldsberryFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint Mariner BooksPublisher Mariner BooksWeight(grams) 862gDimensions(mm) 231mm * 208mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781780916569Author Chris PriceFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint JMD MediaPublisher JMD Media

It takes more than horse sense to maintain a healthy horse. A knowledge of veterinary medicine is essential, not only for when emergencies occur but to provide the animal with a safe and nurturing environment that will prevent as many problems as...

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...

For the first time, this book applies The Spectrum to sports coaching to become a Spectrum of Coaching Styles. The non-versus approach to pedagogy taken by The Spectrum places athletes or players at the centre of their learning and clearly defines who...

"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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780648253570Author Chris MilesFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint Develop a PlayerPublisher Develop a PlayerWeight(grams) 159g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781902302690Author Des MarshallFormat PaperbackPage Count 42Imprint Kittiwake PressPublisher Kittiwake Press

The last two decades have witnessed a proliferation of qualitative research in sport and exercise. The Routledge Handbook of Qualitative Research in Sport and Exercise is the first book to offer an in-depth survey of established and emerging qualitative...

*Middlesbrough Memories - Scores of candid interviews illuminate Boro's proud history * Boro legends - From Lindy Delapenha and Graeme Souness to Juninho and Gareth Southgate, heroes reflect on their Boro days. * Bossing the game - Illustrious...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781937715366Author The Horton CollectionFormat HardbackPage Count 120Imprint VeloPressPublisher VeloPress

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781770413252Author Jon RobinsonFormat HardbackPage Count 240Imprint ECW Press,CanadaPublisher ECW Press,Canada

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780306874413Author Shane RyanFormat HardbackPage Count 336Imprint Hachette BooksPublisher Hachette BooksWeight(grams) 476gDimensions(mm) 221mm * 155mm * 33mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781908748553Author David BerryFormat PaperbackPage Count 44Imprint Kittiwake PressPublisher Kittiwake Press

It was the golden age of baseball, and all over the country teams gathered on town fields in front of throngs of fans to compete for local glory. In Rawlins, Wyoming, residents lined up for tickets to see slugger Joseph Seng and the rest of the Wyoming...

In this inspirational yet practical book, the man Parade called "the most important coach in America," subject of the national bestseller Season of Life, Joe Ehrmann, describes his coaching philosophy and explains how sports can transform lives at every...

The Greatest Fishing Stories Ever Told is sure to ignite recollections of your own angling experiences as well as send your imagination adrift. In this compilation of tales you will read about two kinds of places, the ones you have been to before and...

Ten Big Ears is the story of one of the biggest football clubs in the world, told through an eyewitness account that spans four decades. The story begins and ends with Barcelona in disgrace and threatened with a ban from UEFA competition. In between is a...

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...

Whether it's diving off a cliff, cross-country skiing in Antarctica, or free climbing the Picos de Europe in Northern Spain, women in extreme sports are proving every bit as strong, determined and ambitious as their male peers. As in her extremely...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781909534858Author Paul NewmanFormat HardbackPage Count 192Imprint Vision Sports Publishing LtdPublisher Vision Sports Publishing Ltd

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781570768286Author Norman ThelwellFormat PaperbackPage Count 350Imprint Trafalgar SquarePublisher Trafalgar SquareWeight(grams) 440gDimensions(mm) 203mm *...

This is the complete story of the Austin Healey 100-6 and 3000's rallying history, told in all its glory by expert motoring historian Graham Robson, as part of the `Rally Giants' series. In nine eventful years - 1957 to 1965 - the six-cylinder-engined...

If you are a serious runner, or are thinking about starting running or run/walk program to keep fit and help you loss weight, forget about the traditional food pyramid - or today' low-carb diets. As noted dietician Madelyn Fernstrom, Ph.D C.N.S.,...

Ninja Attack! introduces dozens of unforgettable real-life ninja straight out of the annals of Japanese history--many of whom are all but unknown outside their home country.Ninja masters. Solo assassins and operatives. Femme fatales as deadly as they...

One of the most studied yet intimidating aspects of fly fishing for trout is an understanding of insect hatches. This unique book teaches fly fishers enough entomology to be successful, and instead of focusing on insect identification, it stresses...

Discover the wonder of these two spectacular parks as Hiking Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks leads you along 850 miles of trail - from short nature hikes to backcountry treks. Veteran hiker Erik Molvar provides all the information you need...

The story of the author and his wife's two-month safari in East Africa in the 1950s. Ruark's philosophies are intertwined in the hunting stories to make unforgettable reading.Book InformationISBN 9781571570239Author R. RuarkFormat HardbackPage Count...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781850588870Author Angela YoungmanFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Sigma LeisurePublisher Sigma PressDimensions(mm) 210mm * 148mm * 10mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781910758052Author Brian ConduitFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Sigma PressPublisher Sigma PressDimensions(mm) 210mm * 148mm * 8mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780385546256Author Tyler KepnerFormat HardbackPage Count 304Imprint Doubleday & Co Inc.Publisher Random House USA Inc

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781733310901Author Grace RaglandFormat PaperbackPage Count 212Imprint R. R. BowkerPublisher R. R. BowkerWeight(grams) 318gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 12mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781902302997Author David BerryFormat PaperbackPage Count 42Imprint Kittiwake PressPublisher Kittiwake Press

Club photographer Shane Healey's detailed and colourful photographic account of the campaign which saw Forest Green Rovers claim their place in the Football League for the first time brings to life a stunning landmark season in the 128-year history of...

With its three-hour-long contests, 162-game seasons, and countless measurable variables, baseball is a sport which lends itself to self-reflection and obsessive analysis. It's a thinking game. It's also a shifting game. Nowhere is this more evident than...