Sports & Recreation

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780374272272Author A. J LieblingFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Farrar, Straus & Giroux IncPublisher Farrar, Straus & Giroux Inc

In a game that has been around since the 1800s, there have been numerous variations on the rules of baseball. While the sport has certainly evolved, the game is still deeply rooted in history. Completely revised and updated through the 2019 baseball...

From the thousands of matches ever played by Manchester City, stretching from the early days of the 20th century to the new millennium and Premier League triumph, here are 50 of City's most glorious, epochal and thrilling games of all! Expertly presented...

Nutrition for Cyclists is essential reading for all keen riders who want to learn about what, when and how much to eat and drink to improve their performance. This practical book shows cyclists how to design the right diet that will allow them to...

This edition of this authoritative book not only presents the art of tai chi chuan in its holistic entirety, but also addresses the controversy over the historical development of what is arguably the most practised style in the West, Cheng Man Ching's...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781780914336Author Jeff WhiteheadFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint DB PublishingPublisher DB Publishing

This is the first text to offer a comprehensive socio-cultural and historical analysis of the current fitness culture.Fitness today is not simply about health clubs and exercise classes, or measures of body mass index and cardiovascular endurance. Fit...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780473190545Author Kevin KeysFormat PaperbackPage Count 138Imprint Kevin KeysPublisher Kevin KeysWeight(grams) 195gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 8mm

Fencing: Steps to Success covers all of the essential skills of the epee and foil forms of fencing. This book will serve as the perfect training guide for less experienced fencers and students of fencing, as well as a valuable reference for instructors...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781556434877Author Kanshu SunadomariFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint North Atlantic Books,U.S.Publisher North Atlantic Books,U.S.Weight(grams)...

This retrospective of Jims skateboard art bombards the reader with colorful decks, logos, ad art, ad layouts, photos, and stickers to illustrate the history of skateboarding, from the urethane revolution to the present. Take a ride with an inside view of...

This book contains a complete match-by-match statistical record of the UEFA Europa Conference League, including all preliminary and qualification rounds, from the first-ever match played in the competition in 2021 through to the Final of the 2022/2023...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780451498120Author Nicholas SmithFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Crown PublicationsPublisher Random House USA Inc

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781999359508Author Angus TurvillFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint G-chan PressPublisher G-chan Press

In the years since writing his second book, The Trout Bohemia, Derek Grzelewski has returned to guiding, sharing his passion and secrets for fly fishing with enthusiastic anglers from around the world. But his life is about to change when he is contacted...

This is the first book to focus on sport broadcasting as a core aspect of contemporary sport business and management. It explains how sport business professionals can manage sport broadcasting as an essential component of their work. Drawing on...

Set against the spectacular backdrop of the South Downs, this four-day walk links medieval churches in a crescent-shaped route from Portchester to Chichester. Here the genesis of a modern pilgrim route was formed - Mary's Crescent - highlighting a wealth...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781555661137Author Barry ReynoldsFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint Atlantic BooksPublisher Atlantic Books

Longtime sportswriter Adam L. Jahns explores the living history of the team, counting down from number fifty to number one. This dynamic and comprehensive book brings to life the iconic franchise's remarkable story, including greats like Ditka, Payton,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780956259301Author Roy PalmerFormat PaperbackPage Count 156Imprint FrontRunner PublicationsPublisher FrontRunner PublicationsWeight(grams) 219g

The FIFA World Cup is arguably the biggest sporting event on earth. This book is the first to focus on the business and management of the World Cup, taking the reader from the initial stages of bidding and hosting decisions, through planning and...

There is historical precedent for a book that uses roads to inflict pain on people throughout Highland Scotland. Thanks to the various Jacobite Rebellions between 1688 and 1746 the British Government embarked on an unparalleled programme of road building...

This book applies research findings from soccer match analysis, coaching analysis, decision making in sport and motor skill acquisition to inform the coach on best practices, with a view to improving performance of the individual player and the team...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781913984090Author Chris SkudderFormat PaperbackPage Count 260Imprint PROJECTIS PUBLISHINGPublisher PROJECTIS PUBLISHINGWeight(grams) 342gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780679778318Author W. Timothy GallweyFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 136gDimensions(mm)...

An entertaining and inspiring autobiography. In 2008, 26-year old Tik Maynard faced a crossroads not unlike that of other young adults. A university graduate and modern pentathlete, he suffered both a career-ending injury and a painful breakup, leaving...

Now in a fully revised and updated fourth edition, Science and Soccer is still the most comprehensive and accessible introduction to the physiology, biomechanics and psychology behind the world's most popular sport. Offering important guidance on how...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780871089748Author John GierachFormat HardbackPage Count 226Imprint Alaska Northwest BooksPublisher Graphic Arts Center Publishing Co

Over 400 million students in more than 188 countries have embraced the way of life that Tae Kwon Do provides. Tae Kwon Do combines a complete explanation of the physical aspects of the martial art with the philosophical elements of its training.Tae Kwon...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781901746167Author Mark MeehanFormat PaperbackPage Count 269Imprint Empire Publications LtdPublisher Empire Publications LtdWeight(grams) 412g

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 9781629372839Author National Hockey LeagueFormat PaperbackPage Count 672Imprint Triumph Books (IL)Publisher Triumph Books (IL)Weight(grams)...

From celestial navigation to sharpening blades, Ana Maria Spagna outlines 100 skills you'll find indispensable for life after an apocalyptic global catastrophe. She covers obvious needs like first aid and farming, while also providing suggestions on how...

This practical book, new in paperback for 2022, is aimed at all greyhound enthusiasts and will be of help to the more experienced professional trainer as well as the novice handler. The physical stresses of racing mean that every greyhound will, at some...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781906635350Author Keith ArthurFormat HardbackPage Count 224Imprint Green Umbrella PublishingPublisher G2 Entertainment LtdDimensions(mm) 236mm * 155mm *...

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...

Most WWE fans tune in each year to watch WrestleMania, remember the Monday Night Wars of the 1990s, and have heard the story behind the Montreal Screwjob. But only real fans recall the name of Steve Austin's original character, can tell you how the...

Thruxton has been described as "the UK's Speedbowl." The circuit is home to the prestigious British Automobile Racing Club, and during the period covered by this book the author was editor of the club's magazine. As a result, he was able to get behind...

Winter camping has its own special allure: the splendid quiet of a winter forest, the hush of falling snow, the thrill of gliding over ice and snow on skis. From building a snow shelter to traveling comfortably in sub-zero temperatures, The Winter...

Taking you through Ipswich Town FC's exploits in European competition and the fans' journeys to see them play. From Alf Ramsey's Champions playing in the European Cup, through the Bobby Robson era and the UEFA Cup triumph in Amsterdam, to the George...