Sports & Recreation

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780615790299Author John DavisFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Running WritingsPublisher Running WritingsWeight(grams) 122g

Pride: The Inside Story of Derby County in the 21st Century is the fascinating story of one of Britain's most tumultuous football teams, as told by the people at the heart of the club. Ryan Hills gained exclusive access to almost 50 former players,...

Grandson Charlie attending a Championship game at Hillsborough prompts Richard Crooks to transport himself back to the 1970s and recall what football was really like for supporters in the 1970s. Crooks provides an engaging and comprehensive narrative on...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781937715267Author Joe FrielFormat PaperbackPage Count 336Imprint VeloPressPublisher VeloPress

With information on transport links, facilities, local attractions and fun stuff for the kids, along with maps of each route, this is the perfect guide for exploring Britain's countryside and discovering your new favourite walk. The National...

Managing people is fraught with challenges--even if you're a seasoned manager. Here's how to handle them. If you read nothing else on managing people, read these 10 articles (featuring "Leadership That Gets Results," by Daniel Goleman). We've combed...

Know the Game Bowls is the perfect introduction to the sport for all ages, whether you are a keen club player or beginner. It is packed with expert text, clear illustrations and photographs of the professionals in action. The book includes: - Playing...

The nation has commented on and devoured Paul Gascoigne for years. But until now no one has ever known what it is really like to be Gazza. Here Gascoigne, in the company of his therapist, confronts his demons and takes the reader into the recesses of his...

Shortlisted for the Man Booker International Prize and the Dublin Literary Award"An absolute masterpiece. Packed with understated emotion, stunning from beginning to end" Courttia Newland, author of A River Called Time"A masterful and moving work of...

'A brilliant oral history of the golden age of British wrestling and magnificent wider social history.' Richard OsmanThe classic account of the men and women who used to fight each other for pride and money. Simon Garfield brings them to life in one last...

The Dive Atlas of the World offers a global tour of dive sites, described and photographed by experts. From well-known classics to sites that have only recently been discovered, this global selection offers the discerning diver a feast of locations to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781910551455Author Louise MaskilFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint Bradwell BooksPublisher Bradwell Books

Marvelous Marvin Hagler is a sporting legend. Often called the greatest middleweight boxer of all time, he held the world title for 12 defences, including bouts with Sugar Ray Leonard, Thomas Hearns and Roberto Duran which entered fistic folklore. From...

Full information on boating facilities is included in the mapping, as are all the essential details on restricting dimensions, locks and bridges. Also shown are pubs, the Thames Path and other features of special interest. Large-scale insets of Oxford,...

These attractive and cleverly structured guides give walkers ten of the finest walks along each of the main sections of the Wales Coast Path in a popular pocketable format. With clear information, an overview and introduction for each walk, expertly...

'An impassioned tour around France which is best enjoyed with a bottle of red ... or two.' The Sunday Times'I've known Peter for some years and I'm sure you will enjoy his personal journey to the heart of rugby in this superb country.' Dan Carter, Former...

ONE OF FOUR FOUR TWO MAGAZINE'S '50 FOOTBALL BOOKS YOU MUST READ' 'A great book' - Henry Winter 'A lovely read, the kind in which you constantly annoy people by reading the funny bits out loud' - Irish Post ---- First published 25 years ago,...

Shortlised for the 2022 SBA Best Sports Book of the 21st Century prizeThe gripping inside story of when an England-Scotland rugby match become more than a gameMurrayfield, the Calcutta Cup, March 1990. England vs. Scotland - winner-takes-all for the Five...

PLEASE NOTE - THIS IS A SLIGHTLY REVISED EDITION OF AS/A1 REVISE PE FOR EDEXCEL (ISBN: 9781901424881) 'Edexcel PE for A Level Year 1 3e' is one of the student text series published by Jan Roscoe Publications Ltd. This book provides an indispensable...

In Porsche 75th Anniversary: Expect the Unexpected, the full story of Germany's fabled marque is revealed through a richly illustrated account of its most surprising moves and successes. Few other sports car manufacturers can match Porsche's success in...

The definitive biography of enigmatic golfer, commentator, and performer David Feherty-one of the most universally beloved figures in the game.John Feinstein, who has spent four decades finding intriguing sports characters and narratives and turning them...

This attractive and cleverly structured guidebook gives walkers the ten finest routes around or beside the Lake District's best-known lakes, in a popular pocketable format. With clear information, an overview and introduction for each walk, expertly...

Crowood Sports Guides provide sound, practical advice that will help make you a better sportsperson whether you are learning the basic skills, discovering more advanced techniques or reviewing the fundamentals of your game. There is valuable advice on...

This is a major reference book for all walkers and climbers who want to explore the mountains of the UK and Ireland in winter conditions, as well as for those who wish to lead groups. It is split into six sections: the winter environment, basic winter...

Set students on track to achieve the best grade possible with My Revision Notes. Our clear and concise approach to revision will help students learn, practise and apply their skills and understanding. Coverage of key content is combined with practical...

The SAS is probably the world's greatest elite military unit and its soldiers are renowned for their ability to cope when under great physical and mental stress. Now you can acquire the unique range of skills taught to members of the Special Air Service...

Bordered by the city of Glasgow to the east and the Firth of Clyde to the west, the villages and towns of Inverclyde and Renfrewshire prospered and grew during their textile manufacturing, sugar-refining and shipbuilding glory years. The factories, mills...

Waterproof sheet map for Iceland's Laugavegur Trail (& Fimmvorduhals Trail): 1:40,000. Includes free GPX downloads for the trails. The definitive map to Iceland's two best trails: larger scale and more detail than any other map. Made specifically for the...

Hidden London takes you off the beaten tourist path to discover over 100 of London's hidden attracts, including historic churches and other ancient buildings; secret gardens and long `lost' cemeteries; fascinating small museums and galleries; atmospheric...

Ken Tyrrell's famous Formula 1 racing team will forever be associated with Jackie Stewart and the three World Championship titles they won together. But the Tyrrell story is far bigger than that, embracing nearly 40 action-packed years, from initial...

In the state of Texas American football is a religion. And nowhere is more fanatical about its football than the small town of Odessa. There, every Friday night from September to November, a bunch of seventeen-year-old kids play their hearts out for the...

Long established as the bible for long-distance cruisers and a bestseller for more than 25 years, World Cruising Routes is the indispensable planning guide to nearly 1,000 sailing routes covering all the oceans of the world from the tropical South Seas...

Ultimate Paddling Adventures takes you on a thrilling tour around the world's best paddling spots - from the frozen wastes of Alaska to the tropical rivers of South America. Explore the rivers and seas of Europe and visit the stunning waters of the Far...

This is one of six books in the new "Top 10 Walks: Lake District" series. These are handy, pocket-sized, full colour walking guides written by experts, for under a fiver. It is the perfect impulse buy. Other titles in the series include: "Lakeside...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780892879168Author Haynes PublishingFormat PaperbackPage Count 944Imprint Clymer PublicationsPublisher Haynes Publishing GroupWeight(grams)...

As the popularity of rowing in mid to late adulthood has grown, so too has the number of rowing club members and participants in regattas increased. Rowing attracts not only former racing rowers who return to rowing for fitness, health, and competition,...

Bikepacking England by Emma Kingston contains 20 great multi-day mountain bike adventures across England.Explore ancient holloways and hunt for fossils in Bridport and the Jurassic Coast, tackle the stiff climbs and spectacular singletrack of the Dark...

From nowhere to the winner's podium: the story of Jenson Button's astonishing domination of the F1 world championship.On 4 December 2008, just a few months before the new season was due to start, the Honda Racing F1 team, which Jenson Button had been...

A guidebook to 30 walks in the northern Haute Savoie. Exploring the dramatic scenery of the French Alps south of Lake Geneva, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike. Routes range from 7 to 14km (4-9 miles) and can be...

Cycling fans obsess about climbs and big mountains. They love reading about their tests and tribulations and they love to ride them - a cricket lover can never bat at Lord's, or a football supporter score at Wembley, but any rider can take on the...