Sports & Recreation

Fully revised and updated. This comprehensive guide to the London section of the Thames Path Trail Guide covers the route from Hampton Court in the east to the Thames Barrier in the west, with an extension into Crayford Ness. From the Mesolithic Period...

*** THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'A heroic outsider - a pleasure to read.' - The Guardian 'A fulsome evocation of football before the Premier League.' - The i 'Such a good storyteller...joyous.' - Financial Times 'Honest, raw, revealing and very...

The best-selling Hidden Beaches series travels to Spain to discover its secret coastline and islands. Perfect for family explorers or campervan adventurers, this stunning travel book combines dazzling photography and engaging writing with all the...

He's been called the best in the world at the mental game of tennis. Brad Gilbert's strokes may not be pretty, but looks aren't everything. He has beaten the Tour's biggest names - all by playing his ugly game. Now in Winning UglyGilbert teaches...

A modern and revised approach to riding safely in all environments, Ride Safe is the foundation for any horse and rider to be safe when riding out and about in all environments including on the road, along bridelways and warming up at competitions. Ride...

In the late eighties and early nineties, Formula One was at its most explosive, with thrilling races, charismatic drivers, nail-biting climaxes - and the most deadly rivalry ever witnessed in sport. Two of Formula One's most honoured champions and iconic...

Pinpointing favourite treks, rambles and family trips, these 40 walks visit Norfolk in all its variety. From wild and windswept coast, Fens and Breckland to sheltered inland woods, broads and valleys, they offer geographical impact and a strong sense of...

As one of the oldest league clubs in the Football League, Sheffield Wednesday can boast a rich and fascinating history, from their formation back in 1867 to present day. The Owls have now played over 4,600 games in league soccer and hundreds more in cup...

Second in a new series of cycle maps covering the whole country. The London and Essex map covers from Uxbridge in the west to Harwich in the east. As far north as Luton and Halstead and as far south as Canterbury and Leatherhead. The maps are all...

A landmark in travel writing, this is the incredible true story of Heinrich Harrer's escape across the Himalayas to Tibet, set against the backdrop of the Second World War. Heinrich Harrer, already one of the greatest mountaineers of his time,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781910017142Author Chris TibbsFormat PaperbackImprint Royal Yachting AssociationPublisher Royal Yachting Association

BEST BOOKS OF 2021: SPORT - WATERSTONES SELECTION Cracking... full of running gems, realities and giggles. Nice work!' - Martin Yelling, Marathon Talk 'Lovely - very impressive' - TalkSPORT 'From now on, if anyone I know mentions that they...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780948254581Author J.W.W. FordFormat PaperbackPage Count 482Imprint Morgans Technical Books LimitedPublisher Morgans Technical Books LtdWeight(grams)...

A guidebook to 60 circular walks in Derbyshire, exploring the moors and gritstone edges of the Peak District, the limestone hills and river valleys of the Derbyshire Dales and the gentler landscapes of the south of the county. The day walks, easily...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780956060471Author Bill AndrewsFormat PaperbackPage Count 104Imprint Bill AndrewsPublisher Bill Andrews

Written and designed by outdoor professionals, these authoritative guidebooks give long-distance and local walkers everything they need to enjoy the Wales Coast Path with ease and confidence. With clear, expertly-written and numbered directions,...

This attractive and cleverly structured guide gives walkers the ten finest, classic routes on the Lake District's High Fells in a popular pocketable format. With clear information, an overview and introduction for each walk, expertly written numbered...

The Moray coastline has a string of superb sandy beaches, and towns such as Buckie, Lossiemouth and Nairn (historically part of Morayshire) have long been popular for family holidays. For the walker there are cliffs, arches and stacks as well as sand and...

A guidebook to 44 walks on Scotland's Isle of Arran (plus one on neighbouring Holy Isle) exploring the island's stunning mountains and coast. Although there are a handful of easier routes, many of the walks involve pathless terrain and a few of the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781913012984Author Perry CockingFormat PaperbackPage Count 468Imprint Riverside Publishing Solutions LtdPublisher Riverside Publishing Solutions...

Fully updated with a new chapter on A.P.'s knighthood, the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Lifetime Achievement award and his new role as a TV punditWhen Tony 'A.P.' McCoy announced his retirement from racing, the shockwaves reverberated across the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781902674803Author Norman BuckleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Bradwell BooksPublisher Bradwell Books

The mark of a great coach is a constant desire to learn and grow. A hunger to use whatever can make them better. The best-selling author of Teach Like a Champion and Reading Reconsidered brings his considerable knowledge about the science of classroom...

In Along the Divide, Chris Townsend embarks on a 700-mile walk along the spine of Scotland, the line of high ground where fallen rain runs either west to the Atlantic or east to the North Sea. Walking before the Independence Referendum of 2014, and...

Winner of the Pulitzer Price and William Hill Sports Book of the Year: Barbarian Days is a deeply rendered self-portrait of a lifelong surfer looking for transcendence 'that recalls early James Salter' (Geoff Dyer, Observer)Surfing only looks like a...

Discover 700 hidden adventures from this popular tourist region, from remote coves and wild mountains to desert landscapes and green meadows rich with wildflowers. Experience the best of Andalucia's rural food culture and accommodation, feasting on local...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781628601459Author Karl EaglemanFormat HardbackPage Count 288Imprint Victory Belt PublishingPublisher Victory Belt Publishing

The term 'Sports Driving' is relatively new in the field of equestrian sports. This book demystifies the 'myths' of competitive carriage driving. It contains advice on acquiring the right pony and equipment, schooling to achieve results and how to turn...

'A fascinating account of a man of great humility and remarkable courage.' - The Daily Record. The Cairngorm mountains in Scotland are a magnet for climbers and walkers. John Allen spent more than thirty years in the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team saving...

The A-Z Adventure Series is the perfect companion for walkers, off-road cyclists, and anyone wishing to explore the great outdoors. The Coast to Coast Walk (C2C) is one of the most popular long distance footpaths in the UK. Devised by Alfred...

Winner of the Kekoo Naoroji Award Doug Scott was a legend among mountaineers. His expeditions, undertaken over a period of five decades, are unparalleled achievements. This book describes the extraordinary drama of them all, from the Himalaya to New...

This is the story as told by a man who was both a devoted fan and a loyal team member of British Racing Motors. He saw and was involved in the repeated failures and humiliating times of the 1950s, through the gradual progress of winning minor races to Jo...

A rediscovered mountaineering classic and the extraordinary true story of a daring escape up Mount Kenya by three prisoners of war.When the clouds covering Mount Kenya part one morning to reveal its towering peaks for the first time, prisoner of war...

Phil 'The Power' Taylor is the uncontested king of darts, his sixteen world championship titles between 1990 and 2013 far outclassing anything else the game has seen.He started out as a protege of Eric Bristow, the Crafty Cockney, having wandered into...

The definitive guide to the underwater life of the Red Sea region, home to the richest and most varied dive sites in the world. Visited by over a quarter of a million divers a year the Red Sea is home to many of the world's most popular dive...

Britain's longest river offers so much to canoeists, kayakers and paddleboarders. Paddlers can choose between the river's diverse but always attractive and engaging surroundings; Cambrian Mountains white water, North Shropshire Plain meanders, deep...

The famous swimming Ladies of Hampstead ponds bring us their favourite walks with a dip in London and south east England, all accessible by train. Featuring secret lakes, river meadows and sandy beaches, this is the perfect way to escape this summer, and...

'An incredible and stirring story . . . a mix of competition, camaraderie as well as a larky sense of adventure . . . Down goes the flag. Smash goes the bottle. Shards of emerald glass and champagne spume catch the light. The race from Peking to Paris...

Designed to help develop a bond between the horse and the trainer, which leads to greater trust and the ability to get the most from the relationship. This book includes step-by-step guides on how to improve the horse's suppleness, obedience and...

The second in a series of eight UK regional cycling guides, from the author of the bestselling 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs and Another 100 Greatest Cycling Climbs. Featuring 75 of the best climbs in Yorkshire, Simon Warren continues on his quest to find...