Sports & Recreation

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781583555514Author James KavanaghPage Count 1Imprint Waterford Press LtdPublisher Waterford Press LtdWeight(grams) 29g

Coleridge was the first person to walk the mountains alone, and not because he had to for work, as a miner, quarryman or shepherd, but because he wanted to for pleasure and for adventure. His rapturous encounter with their natural beauty, and its...

Here Ted Hunt offers the chance for golfers to improving their game by focusing his attention on the elements of golf legend Ben Hogan's picture-perfect swing specific to shots attempted within one hundred yards of the flagstick.Beginning with an...

Fishing can take you to the heart of a landscape in a way few other forms of travel can match. Whether in the world's most outlandish and awe-inspiring places or just at the end of your road, fishing will introduce you to crabby weather and crabbier...

Why We Climb is a celebration, in word and image, of those aspects of the climbing life that are most universal, meaningful, and long lasting- the strong connection to partners and nature; the physical and mental mastery required (and how to achieve it);...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780981481326Author Williy PangFormat PaperbackPage Count 198Imprint Tnp Multimedia, LLCPublisher Tnp Multimedia, LLCWeight(grams) 272gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

2013 Gold Winner IBPA Ben Franklin Awards In a memoir remarkable for its quiet confidence and acute natural observation, the author of Paddling Hawaii and Paddling My Own Canoe begins with her decision, at age 60, to undertake a solo, summer-long...

Brock Lesnar has been, and is one of the most popular - and polarizing - figures in sports and sports entertainment. Whether fans love him or hate him, they never miss an opportunity to watch Brock when he squares off with an opponent. He is a celebrity...

On this edition the chart specification has been improved to show coloured light flashes. Depths have been updated from the latest surveys where available. New plans of Ballycastle and Church Pool are now included. There has been general updating...

This fascinating book investigates the sporting traditions, successes, systems, "terrains" and contemporary issues that underpin sport in New Zealand, also known by its Maori name of Aotearoa.The book unpacks some of the "cliches" around the place,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781908748355Author Alastair RossFormat PaperbackPage Count 40Imprint Kittiwake PressPublisher Kittiwake Press

Over six thousand players have proudly worn the colours of Coventry City since the club was first formed as Singers FC back in 1883. Many have made only fleeting contributions, whilst others have become City heroes and carved their names forever in the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781668008621Author Jimmy JohnsonFormat HardbackPage Count 288Imprint ScribnerPublisher Simon & SchusterWeight(grams) 472gDimensions(mm) 230mm * 162mm * 28mm

Giving birth is often compared to a marathon, a long journey that requires grit, endurance, pacing and patience, pain management and motivation to stay on track. Despite the wealth of information that is available, women and their birth partner don't...

Learn how to navigate without a compass, even when it seems impossible! Whether we are walking or driving, whether in the woods, on the water, or in the city, it's vital that we know where we are and are able to find our way around. But with society's...

Extraordinary Places by Bicycle is a rich and rewarding free-wheeling journey for anyone with a dash of true adventure in their blood. Hugh and Pauline Symonds have shared the highs and lows of truly remarkable two-wheel odysseys to the wildest and most...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781416540618Author Terry PlutoFormat PaperbackPage Count 464Imprint Simon & SchusterPublisher Simon & SchusterWeight(grams) 558gDimensions(mm) 235mm * 156mm...

This is a brand new edition of one of the first guidebooks to this classic walk. "The Dales Way" is one of Britain's favourite long-distance walks, running from Ilkley in Wharfedale, through the Yorkshire Dales National Park to a delightful conclusion on...

Welcoming and user-friendly, Oxford's BTEC Tech Award in Sport, Activity and Fitness offers a student-focused approach to this brand new qualification. Written by experienced BTEC teachers, it has been carefully designed to support teachers in delivering...

Now in a fully updated and revised new edition, this is still the only up-to-date, practical guide to the use of technology in sport and exercise biomechanics. It includes detailed explanations of the key theory underlying biomechanics testing and...

'It's a funny old game.' - JIMMY GREAVESFrom golden balls to golden balls-ups, this kit bag of double entendres, outrageous quips and quotes is guaranteed to tickle your funny bone. A must for all Man Utd fans.'SIMPLY RED captures many of the laughs...

*Standard format paperback* The 156th edition of the most famous sports book in the world--published every year since 1864--contains some of the finest sports writing of the year and covers every first-class game in every cricket nation, making it the...

From park run to ultras, this book gives you the support and encouragement you need to start - and keep you - running injury-free This thorough handbook gives detailed practical advice to all adult runners. It covers everything you need to embark on a...

British & Irish Lions On This Day revisits the most magical and memorable moments from the Lions' distinguished history, mixing in a maelstrom of anecdotes and characters to produce an irresistibly dippable diary - with an entry for every day of the year...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781568589848Author Peter CossinsFormat HardbackPage Count 368Imprint PublicAffairs,U.S.Publisher PublicAffairs,U.S.

A nostalgic romp through modern NBA history as documented by basketball's most iconic and innovative magazine covers.Every magazine cover is the result of a series of intentional decisions. Cover Story shares the behind-the-scenes stories of these...

This is a complete introduction to open canoeing. Canoeing and kayaking have topped the UK charts for water sports since 2003, matched only by angling (British Marine Federation survey). Over one million people went canoeing in 2008. This is the first...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781933821047Author Sports IllustratedFormat HardbackPage Count 304Imprint Sports Illustrated BooksPublisher Sports Illustrated BooksWeight(grams)...

In this book the Author conveys his opinions on issues close to his heart. Such as the over predation of fisheries by cormorants and otters and the lack of terrestrial tv angling programmes. The book calls upon Wilson's personal angling experiences,...

On 28 June 1914, there were two almost simultaneous shots. In Paris, the twelfth Tour de France was about to start, while in Sarajevo the Austrian crown prince Franz Ferdinand was assassinated. Professional cycle racing came to a halt, but the first...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781556434044Author Nestor CapoeiraFormat PaperbackPage Count 376Imprint North Atlantic Books,U.S.Publisher North Atlantic Books,U.S.Weight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781632060587Author Juan VilloroFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Restless BooksPublisher Restless BooksWeight(grams) 328g

The presence of African influence and tradition in the Americas has long been recognized in art, music, language, agriculture, and religion. T. J. Desch Obi explores another cultural continuity that is as old as eighteenth-century slave settlements in...

WINNER OF THE BEST BRITISH BOOK AND BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD AT THE BRITISH BOOK DESIGN AND PRODUCTION AWARDS 2010 Join Clare Balding on some terrific cycle rides around Britain, whether it's a week-long cycling holiday or an afternoon ride with the...

Stuart Wood has one of Christianity's more unusual jobs - in addition to being the minister of a small Baptist church to the North of the city, he is official chaplain to Cambridge United FC. In this book, Stuart writes an honest and heartfelt diary of...

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

For fans of Netflix's The Last Dance, this is the definitive account of Michael Jordan's spectacular and disastrous return to basketball. As one of the greatest, most celebrated athletes in history, Michael Jordan conquered professional basketball as no...

A new, fully illustrated gift book commemorating the unparalleled rise, fall, and comeback of golf's greatest champion Tiger Woods turned pro at age 20 in 1996, rapidly ascending to become the No. 1 ranked player in the world at age 21 and the youngest...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780525658597Author Mike KeiserFormat HardbackPage Count 320Imprint Alfred A. KnopfPublisher Alfred A. Knopf

Debunking the sport's rumored reputation of being outdated, this newly revised edition explores the ancient yet powerfully rich and entertaining art of fencing. Covering Olympic-style foil, epee, and saber methods, this comprehensive guide also features...