Sports & Recreation

Data Analysis and Research for Sport and Exercise Science is tailored to suit undergraduate sports and exercise science students seeking a clear understanding of data and statistics to support their scientific research. The text is divided into three...

Rugby World Cup 101 is a compendium of fascinating facts, stats, stories, personalities and trivia - perfect for all fans of rugby from around the world. From the genesis of the tournament in 1987 all the way through to the present day, the Rugby...

A one-stop resource for hiking backpackers in beautiful British Columbia.Planning your next backpacking adventure? This book covers all the essentials including:40 overnight hiking trails: discover the many different routes that BC has to offerPacking...

This book cuts through the jargon and complicated formulae to focus on the key concepts in sports economics, introducing the fundamentals in a concise and engaging way to give the reader without a background in economics the tools with which to read and...

The mountain marathon is possibly the ultimate test of the endurance runner's capabilities. Navigating your way across rugged open country whilst carrying everything required for your survival and still competing against the clock. From the more...

Is this the sweetest championship of them all? And more pointedly, could it be the last of an era? Take a good, long look at pro football's acknowledged greatest dynasty, one equally revered and reviled. It started out 17 years ago when, as lovable...

Ultralight Bike Touring and Bikepacking is the result of over 100,000 miles of lightweight human-powered travel undertaken domestically and internationally by Justin Lichter and Justin Kline. Together they detail backcountry skills, bikepacking gear, and...

Can sport and physical activity (PA) be used to improve the communities we live in? How do community groups manage facilities that provide sport and PA? How can managers ensure the services they deliver meet the needs of their community? What role should...

"Cubicle farms are full of enemy combatants begging to be taken out." -Wired The key to becoming an accomplished marksman is to practice, practice, practice. MiniWeapons of Mass Destruction Targets contains more than 100 tear-out targets to develop your...

The Rugby World Cup has only been in existence since 1987, yet already it is established as the sport's premier competition - six weeks of frenzied action which entrances all the rugby-playing nations. The tournament has thrown up countless memorable...

p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 10.0px Helvetica} Olympian Anne Kursinski's acclaimed book on riding horses over fences delivers on-target counsel and the kind of sophisticated, quality instruction you can only get in top stables around the...

Originally published in 1883, The Gunsmith's Manual is generally considered to be the first substantive work dealing with gunsmithing exclusively and in detail. A comprehensive introductory chapter, one of the manual's best qualities, provides the reader...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781583942376Author Jiwu GaoFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Blue Snake BooksPublisher North Atlantic Books,U.S.Weight(grams) 323gDimensions(mm) 234mm *...

Tristan Jones has logged more miles--and more adventure--sailing single-handed than any other person alive in our time. He has crossed the Atlantic many times, often alone, and has circumnavigated the globe in small boats. One Hand for Yourself, One for...

Within these pages, runners will find a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and even a little humor to encourage them in their sport. But whether comical or serious, the quotes contained here represent the finest writing and wisdom on running. Geared towards...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781478971689Author Brian WindhorstFormat HardbackPage Count 288Imprint Grand Central PublishingPublisher Grand Central PublishingWeight(grams)...

This edition includes the latest official UKHO data, combined with additional information sourced from Imray''s network to make it ideal for small craft. The chart has been fully revised throughout. Plans included: Teignmouth Harbour (1:12 500) ...

Paul Pogba, Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann were the stand-out stars of France's World Cup-winning team, drawing comparisons to the great class of '98.Be it Pogba's high-profile apprenticeships in the Premier League and Italy's Serie A, Griezmann's...

"An invaluable guide...Kudos to the author for changing the narrative on inclusiveness, breaking down stereotypes, and building body positivity." -Booklist From the founder of the Fat Girls Hiking community comes an inclusive, inspiring call to the...

THE PERFECT FATHER'S DAY GIFT!Since the earliest writings of civilization, people have been writing about fish and the pursuit of them. Taut Lines is a book of the present with regular forays into the past, reflecting not on where we're going, but where...

"This is one of the very best baseball books in years." Booklist, Starred ReviewReaching the major leagues is a pipe dream for most young baseball players in America. Very few ever get to live it out. A select number of those players face the elation and...

An effective strength and conditioning program underpins the training regime of every successful athlete or sportsperson and it is now widely recognized that psychology plays a significant role in the application of strength and conditioning principles...

In his unprecedented account of the way of martial arts, Master Zhongxian Wu explores WuDao through systematic instruction of select practices from the legendary Dai Family Style XinYi Martial Arts School. Traditional Chinese martial arts embody the...

Written by Mihir Bose, one of the UK's most influential sports/business journalists, he shares about the fascinating and gripping story of the rise of the English Premier League and the current crisis it faces.About the AuthorMihir Bose is a leading...

Best-selling author George Daniel shares expert tactics and techniques for a new generation of nymph anglers. He covers specialized equipment, flies, and presentations, focusing on advanced lessons and tips for anglers with a solid grasp of fundamentals...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780982400869Author James FrederickFormat PaperbackPage Count 138Imprint James FrederickPublisher James FrederickWeight(grams) 195g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781583948538Author Jin YuntingFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint Blue Snake BooksPublisher North Atlantic Books,U.S.Weight(grams) 261gDimensions(mm)...

A complete match-by-match statistical record of the European (Nations) Football Championship between the years 2002 and 2021. Details every game played in both the qualification and finals tournaments from the 1st qualifier for the 2004 series through to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781908748256Author 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 9781550228083Author Lawrence HackingFormat PaperbackPage Count 300Imprint ECW Press,CanadaPublisher ECW Press,CanadaWeight(grams) 504g

We all know that the UK goes crazy during Wimbledon fortnight. In fact so much seems to be packed into those two weeks that Spencer Vignes collected the most interesting aspects of the tournament into a fun, accessible book. The Wimbledon Miscellany is...

The need for qualified high school strength and conditioning professionals has never been greater. Whether following the framework for long-term athletic development or teaching weight training as a lifelong fitness activity, you need to offer both the...

This title presents a superbly illustrated and easy-to-follow overview of the basic principles, concepts, and techniques of Aikido. Aikido is the Japanese martial art developed by Morihei Ueshiba in the early 20th century as a synthesis of other martial...

The modern game of rugby football has become gladiatorial, whereby muscular athletic players are involved in a form of collision chess with sophisticated defences smothering the offensive skills that were at one time a more dominant feature of the game...

Praise for the work of Peter Larson "Larson presents a wealth of balanced info on the raging debate over proper running form and minimalist running shoes." —Erin Beresini, Outside Online “Peter Larson is both a scientist and a realist when it comes to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781901746945Author Harry HarrisFormat PaperbackPage Count 222Imprint Empire Publications LtdPublisher Empire Publications LtdWeight(grams) 274g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780446551670Author Tiger WoodsFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Warner Books IncPublisher Time Warner Trade PublishingWeight(grams) 1361gDimensions(mm)...

In the late 1920s Norwegian Erling Tambs and his wife Julie set out from Oslo with their Colin Archer pilot boat Teddy, little in the way of navigational equipment, and not much else. The Cruise of the Teddy is Erling's charming and modest account of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781911639220Author Joel SnapeFormat PaperbackPage Count 132Imprint Mortons Media GroupPublisher Mortons Media GroupWeight(grams) 381g

In medieval Europe, falconry was perhaps the most popular form of hunting among the aristocracy. Owning a falcon, and the necessary falconer to go with it, was a status symbol throughout the middle ages. This book is the first broad history of English...