Sports & Recreation

"This masterpiece of dogged and loving reporting will astonish you and touch your heart. The struggles and quest for redemption of football star Jackie Wallace make for a fall-from-grace tale that's both unsettling and uplifting."-Walter Isaacson, author...

Howard Beck. Marc Stein. Jonathan Abrams. Chris Broussard. Ira Berkow. George Vecsey. Mike Wise. Selena Roberts. Lee Jenkins. All have graced the pages of The New York Times, entertaining readers with their probing coverage of the N.B.A.: a stage on...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780965502139Author Christopher CurtisFormat PaperbackPage Count 228Imprint Maks PublishingPublisher Maks PublishingWeight(grams) 295g

Expert fly tier Skip Morris shows how easy it is to tie classic and popular flies for all kinds of fly fishing, presenting basic information on tying effective go-to flies in a clear, organized way and giving advice for when tying goes wrong. Skip covers...

In The Road Less Taken, Kathryn Bertine takes readers through her journey of striving to become a professional cyclist in her mid-30s. Her essays explore the twists and turns on life's unexpected roads via bicycle, but also the larger meaning of what it...

They were coming off a seemingly endless string of losing records. They were considered years away from legitimate contention. They were derided and disregarded as a matter of course. But in 2015 the New York Mets changed their course and changed their...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781780910123Author Cliff GreenFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint DB PublishingPublisher DB Publishing

This book contains a statistical record of every Serie A game played from 1898 to 2021 with home-and-away charts showing results and final tables for each season. Final tables for Serie B are also included. Results and some statistics for the Italian...

"Love, Zac is not just a vital contribution to the national conversation about traumatic brain injury in athletes, it's so beautifully written it belongs on the shelf alongside classic works of literary journalism." -Jeanne Marie Laskas, New York Times...

How much do you really know about Manchester City? Put your Blues knowledge to the test with this bumper book of brainteaser quizzes and fascinating facts, beautifully illustrated by one of the world's leading sports artists. It's packed with trivia on...

In 2016, Shane Anderson made a vow to live according to the four core values of the Golden State Warriors to escape a decade of defeats-including divorce, debilitating spinal surgery and a suicide attempt. The basketball team's values of joy,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781770411043Author Larry MatysikFormat PaperbackPage Count 466Imprint ECW Press,CanadaPublisher ECW Press,CanadaWeight(grams) 755g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781910809297Author Hermann BuchnerFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint Crecy PublishingPublisher Crecy Publishing

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783716518601Author Dominik BaurFormat HardbackPage Count 224Imprint Benteli VerlagPublisher Benteli VerlagWeight(grams) 1320g

In this thoroughly revised and updated new edition of "Trekking Tibet" travellers will learn the necessities of pre-trip planning and how to seek out the most rewarding treks in a region of the world few get to visit. This book features one of the most...

Bill Russell was not the first African American to play professional basketball, but he was its first black superstar. From the moment he stepped onto the court of the Boston Garden in 1956, Russell began to transform the sport in a fundamental way,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781780911397Author Tony MatthewsFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint DB PublishingPublisher DB Publishing

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781787101593Author Nick BakerFormat PaperbackPage Count 92Imprint Austin Macauley PublishersPublisher Austin Macauley Publishers

A celebration of the best moments in recent history for the Cleveland Browns.Cleveland is a blue-collar city with hardworking people that support their hardworking teams. No matter the previous seasons’ records, Cleveland’s loyal fan base always returns...

Camping or backpacking in winter is appealing for many who enjoy the serenity of wilderness settings without the crowds and bustle of the summer season. But as rewarding as they can be, these outings require special preparation and a different set of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781857703351Author David HarrisonFormat PaperbackPage Count 130Imprint SB PublicationsPublisher SB Publications

Fourteen Ashes legends come together to tell the stories behind their most thrilling triumphs in the historic series - enabling cricket fans to relive these magic moments through the eyes and emotions of the men in the middle of the field, playing their...

Favorite Flies is the latest fly-tying manual from acclaimed writer and fisherman David Klausmeyer, in which his work on various types of flies has been brought together for the ease of fly fishers everywhere. Whether you are a beginner seeking a...

A history of the Welsh Grand NationalBook InformationISBN 9780752427287Author Brian LeeFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint The History Press LtdPublisher The History Press LtdWeight(grams) 430gDimensions(mm) 248mm * 172mm * 10mm

The Ryans of Scarteen have been hunting their distinctive "Black and Tan" hounds for over three hundred years. The author, a universally loved sportsman, was Master and huntsman of this world-famous pack for a half century. In this warmly personal...

The Science of Judo is the first book to set out and discuss the science, coaching and history behind judo performance. Evidence-based and informed by the latest research, the book offers practical guidance on preparing athletes for high performance and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781737517825Author John TrentFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Broad Book PressPublisher Broad Book Group

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781884956997Author Paul GillinFormat PaperbackPage Count 260Imprint Quill Driver Books, U.S.Publisher Quill Driver Books, U.S.Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm *...

Fire has brought humans together for millennia. The cozy warmth of the hearth and the adventure of the campfire draw the same attention today as they did 100 years ago. Part how-to, part history of fire, Building Wood Fires is an essential guide for...

Snorkeling Rivers and Streams takes readers on an underwater nature hike and chronicle adventures and discoveries in our amazing freshwaters. This how-to-do-it book is a perfect introduction to the growing sport of river snorkeling. Readers will...

This is a unique reference to the intriguing world of pool halls and billiard parlors. Over 700 beautiful color photographs explore the history of the sport through pool and billiard collectibles from the 18th through the early 20th centuries. Balls and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780385413688Author George H. MorrisFormat HardbackPage Count 224Imprint Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing GroupPublisher Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781583942185Author Jie ZhangFormat PaperbackPage Count 264Imprint Frog LtdPublisher Frog LtdWeight(grams) 527gDimensions(mm) 236mm * 178mm * 17mm

Fully revised and updated, the third edition of Conditioning for Strength and Human Performance provides strength and conditioning students with the clearest and most accessible introduction to the scientific principles underpinning the discipline...

Ideal for aspiring or practicing no-holds-barred (NHB) athletes or for anyone seeking an elite fitness routine, this manual employs the regimens of top NHB athletes. Explaining how to apply the scientific concepts of specificity and synergy to create...

This book covers a century of the best, most charismatic and most controversial men ever to don the white coat and stand for first-class cricket. From the great Victorian personalities to the stalwarts of the modern era, such as Dicky Bird, David...

A handy reference book on caring for your deer once it's down-handing, skinning, butchering, transporting, and more.Hunting, butchering, and preparing deer has been a way of life for Monte and Joan Burch. Drawing on their years of experience living off...

2013 sees the 150th anniversary of the Alpine Journal, the oldest mountaineering journal in the world. It was created as a record of mountain exploration and has held to that tradition down the years. This 117th volume showcases first ascents from Alaska...

This comprehensive practical book will show you how to fight the flab, strengthen and tone muscle, enjoy increased vitality and gain a more positive outlook on life, no matter what your age or current level of fitness. The guide explains how to assess...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781594549045Author Sheldon HantonFormat HardbackPage Count 400Imprint Nova Science Publishers IncPublisher Nova Science Publishers IncWeight(grams) 1090g