Sports & Recreation

Walking Through Shadows describes a winter walk in memory of the author's friend, Clive Dennier, a popular Inverness journalist, who died in Knoydart in March 2013 but whose body was found only some weeks later. The journey begins at Whiten Head on the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780358213055Author Joshua RobinsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 384Imprint Mariner BooksPublisher Mariner BooksWeight(grams) 340gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 135mm *...

The knowledge to sort yourself out when encountering problems at sea is largely forgotten. How to find your way when the GPS plotter has a blackout, how to get yourself off when grounded, how to save the life of someone in your crew when the ambulance or...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789386228482Author Rajdeep SardesaiFormat HardbackPage Count 372Imprint Juggernaut PublicationPublisher Juggernaut PublicationWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781841262536Author Tudor BompaFormat PaperbackPage Count 220Imprint Meyer & MeyerPublisher Meyer & Meyer

In Aintree Days, Alexander Tulloch recounts his life in Liverpool from 1945 to 1962, when he was growing up with his sister, parents and grandparents in a small terraced house in Aintree. It is also accompanied by an atmospheric selection of photographs,...

In this book, Nick Curcione covers his entire saltwater system (knots, rigging, tackle, approach) with detailed information on shooting heads, sinking lines, and two-handed rods for the salt, which have not been covered thoroughly in any other book...

Bundle up for a visual adventure of vintage skiing featuring images by one of the most famous ski photographers of that era: Ray Atkeson. With more than 75 skiing photographs in stunning black and white, the snowy slopes of yesteryear will call to black...

In modern professional sports history, only a handful of elite players have spent their entire career with one franchise. The fact that Tom Brady has spent nearly two decades with one team, together with his on-field excellence, has formed an unbreakable...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781460292051Author Abby KnoxFormat HardbackPage Count 144Imprint FriesenPressPublisher FriesenPressWeight(grams) 349g

He was a small-town boy who burst onto the international golf scene with a dramatic hook shot from deep in the woods to win the Masters- before the game he loved almost killed him. Opening up about the toll that chasing and achieving his dream of being a...

Ian and Krysia Brodie's carefully chosen walks are intended for all ages and abilities, guiding walkers through some of the most beautiful landscape in Lancashire. Straightforward instructions are accompanied by helpful maps, local information,...

PacMan is "a one-of-a-kind ride into the one-of-a-kind life of Manny Pacquiao."- Robert Cassidy, Newsday With his shellacking of Antonio Margarito in November 2010, Manny "PacMan" Pacquiao became the only boxer ever to win eight...

Stunning coastline, quirky towns, and a breath-taking array of natural wonders: Experience the best of the Beaver State with Moon Oregon. Inside you'll find:- Flexible itineraries, whether you're visiting the Oregon Coast, checking out the Columbia River...

Contemporary sports coaching studies have moved beyond simple biophysical approaches to more complex understandings of coaching as a set of social relationships and processes. This is the first book to examine what that means in the context of one major...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780990562207Author Jeremy Allen DarlowFormat PaperbackPage Count 190Imprint Jack and June PublishingPublisher Jack and June PublishingWeight(grams)...

In a book that is part memoir and part history, David Roberts looks back at his personal relationship to extreme risk and tries to make sense of why so many have committed their lives to the desperate pursuit of adventure. In the wake of his diagnosis...

Surveys show that riders over the age of 40 are the fastest-growing segment of the horse world, with those age 65 and above seeing the biggest jump. Yes, when we conjure up images of "horse girls" the picture is generally comprised of happily grubby...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780451468758Author PeleFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint CelebraPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 315g

The first edition of The Walker's Handbook was published in 1978. This, the 5th edition, has been completely re-written and updated to include the latest developments in the world of walking. It is in manual format and pays particular attention to the...

Just over a century ago one of the world's greatest and most enduring football clubs came into being: Manchester United FC. Rising from the ashes of Newton Heath LYR, the club was reborn and forged ahead of the rest in an effort to be the best. Since...

The 2018 soccer World Cup highlighted the increasing emphasis on transitional awareness and tactics. From elite domestic leagues worldwide to local youth coaching clinics, there is a pronounced effort to help coaches and players recognize and seize the...

In Running, former NCAA Division I track athlete Lindsey A. Freeman presents the feminist and queer handbook of running that she always wanted but could never find. For Freeman, running is full of joy, desire, and indulgence in the pleasure and weirdness...

The compelling, little-known story of golfer Charlie Sifford and attorney Stanley Mosk who together made history by taking on the PGA and their Caucasians Only by-law. It began with a chance meeting at a Los Angeles country club in 1959. That was the day...

Surf Travel is an illustrated guide to the planet's most thrilling surf destinations. From classic surf destinations like Hawaii to less well known areas like Madagascar, the best breaks in each region are described by a team of experienced travelers...

When Adrian Hayter set out single-handed from Lymington, England on his thirty-two-foot Albert Strange-designed yawl Sheila II, local betting was seven to one that he would get no further than the English Channel. His destination was New Zealand, and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780525435532Author John FeinsteinFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Anchor BooksPublisher Random House USA Inc

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780884150022Author Boris ArnovFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint Gulf Publishing CoPublisher Gulf Publishing CoWeight(grams) 386gDimensions(mm) 231mm *...

Stress, Well-Being, and Performance in Sport provides the first comprehensive and contemporary overview of stress in sport and its implications on performance and well-being. It explores how athletes', coaches', and support staffs' performance can be...

Triumphant wins, gut-wrenching losses, last-second shots, underdogs, competition, and loyalty-it's fun to be a fan. But when a football player takes a hit to the head after yet another study has warned of the dangers of CTE, or when a team whose mascot...

Virtually from the moment of its launch in April, 1964, the Ford Mustang has been a favorite among road racers. From the Tour de France, to production sports car racing, the SCCA Trans-Am series, regional and national A/Sedan competitions, and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780307389831Author Haruki MurakamiFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 193gDimensions(mm) 202mm...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781850589242Author Keith StevensFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint Sigma PressPublisher Sigma PressDimensions(mm) 210mm * 148mm * 13mm

Prior to 1999 Audi did not have a sportscar in its range, let alone having ever raced one. But between 2000 and 2006 the Audi R8 won 63 of the 80 races in which it competed - including five out of six Le Mans 24-hours - making it the most successful...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781902302751Author David BerryFormat PaperbackPage Count 40Imprint Kittiwake PressPublisher Kittiwake Press

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781850589792Author Martin SmithFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint Sigma PressPublisher Sigma PressDimensions(mm) 210mm * 148mm * 11mm

Since the year 2000 women's soccer has become more popular throughout the world and in the UK it is now the most important participation sport for women and girls, with a national network of leagues and clubs that cater for players of all levels and...

From the British Geological Survey - a walkers' guide to the landscape and natural environment of The National Forest. This is a 106 page printed A5 book with a folded walkers' map at 1:50,000, presented in a folded plastic wallet. When you walk in The...

Crafts and Skills of the Mountain Man is a fascinating, practical guide to the skills that have made the mountain men famous worldwide as outdoorsmen and craftsmen. Readers can replicate outdoor living by trying a hand at making rafts and canoes,...

Go Simple, Go Solo, Go Now In 1958, while flying from one island to another, Audrey Sutherland sees the remote and roadless northeast side of Molokai, with its spectacular sea cliffs and waterfalls. Always an adventurer, she decides that she must find...