Sports & Recreation

A guidebook to over 100 walking routes in the Cairngorms and Lochnagar. Sitting between Speyside and Deeside the Cairngorms National Park provides the backdrop for these low- and high-level walks and scrambles suitable for a range of abilities. ...

Whether in basketball, football, or MMA, athletes talk trash to each other-and sometimes to fans-like it's their job. And in some ways, it is: sports only matter if we decide to care about them. And insulting your opponent, or playing the heel, is...

The game of golf has changed dramatically over the last 20 years, with powerful, big-hitting players dominating at the elite level. With limitation and regulation of equipment being mandated by the R&A, players are increasingly looking to alternative...

Following in his late father's footsteps, Tai Woffinden made his name as Britain's most successful speedway rider ever. Known for his speed on the tracks and his quirky tattoos, he is a popular figure within the sport and beyond it.With a vast array of...

Power, Money and the Team that Reshaped Rugby How did one of the smallest nations in the world produce the jewel in world rugby's crown? In the professional age, the All Blacks have evolved to become rugby's most marketable asset and a blueprint for...

In this stunning and inspiring guide, Kate Rew, founder of the Outdoor Swimming Society, takes you on a wild journey across Britain, braving the elements to experience first-hand some of the country's most awe-inspiring swim spots, from tidal pools in...

Former WWE head writer Brian Gewirtz brings readers behind the scenes for an unprecedented look at the chaotic, surreal, unbelievable backstage world of the WWE.With untold stories from a career spanning over 15 years and featuring the biggest names and...

NEW from the bestselling HBR's 10 Must Reads series. Join forces with others inside and outside your organization to solve your toughest problems. If you read nothing else on collaborating effectively, read these 10 articles. We've combed through...

Arguably the greatest coach in British sporting history. SHORTLISTED FOR THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS Jurgen Grobler's Olympic coaching career is one of legend, yet the man himself has remained...

Shortlisted for the British Sports Book Awards 2018"What's your dream, son?"A six year-old boy, head bowed, mumbles the eternal answer: "Be a footballer...." Steadman Scott, football's most unlikely talent scout, smiles indulgently, and takes him in from...

Winner of the Daily Telegraph Rugby Book of the YearThe Sunday Times bestselling rugby book of the yearBrilliant, honest, combative - Eddie Jones is a true legend of world rugby and remains an enigmatic figure in the game. In My Life and Rugby he tells...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781760761080Author Gill HutchinsonFormat HardbackPage Count 204Imprint Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty LtdPublisher Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty...

A guidebook to 50 day walks in Switzerland's Bernese Oberland. Exploring the dramatic scenery of the Jungfrau region the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike and cover Grindelwald, Wengen, Lauterbrunnen Valley and Murren.Walks...

A guidebook to 40 day walks in the South Downs National Park. Exploring the beautiful chalk hills between Eastbourne and Winchester, there's something for beginner and experienced walkers alike. The walks range in length from 8 to 18km (5-11...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781909914025Author Jane BroomheadFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Bradwell BooksPublisher Bradwell Books

A guidebook to the Robert Louis Stevenson Trail (GR70) from Le-Puy-en-Velay to Ales. Covering 272km (169 miles), this long-distance trek through the Cevennes region on the edge of France's Massif Central follows in the footsteps of writer Robert Louis...

This is the complete story of long-distance runner Lizzy Hawker's journey from a school girl running the streets of London to a world record-breaking athlete racing on mountains. Scared witless and surrounded by a sea of people, Lizzy Hawker stands in...

Cruising Scotland makes inspiring and informative reading for anyone considering sailing the area. It provides additional information, points of interest and many photographs and is a fascinating and invaluable addition to the Club''s publications. No...

Running's Strangest Tales is a fascinating collection of weird and wonderful stories from the world of running, from the earliest marathon to today's high-tech, apped-up approach. Within these pages you'll find the bizarre story of the...

A guidebook to 32 day walks in Shropshire, exploring the hills, outcrops, rivers and towns of this beautiful county. The routes are graded according to difficulty, ensuring there is something for all levels of fitness and experience, and the majority are...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593732038Author W. Timothy GallweyFormat HardbackPage Count 160Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA Inc

Following any of the 12 walks featured in the book will allow the user to walk in the footsteps of authors and statesmen, murderers and revolutionaries. It has proved a great success with all those who enjoy strolling London’s streets and have an...

Run or Die by Kilian Jornet - the autobiography of the world's most dominating athlete in ultra runningShortlisted for the 2014 William Hill Sports Book of the Year AwardNational Geographic Adventurer of the Year 2014Marca Legend Award 2014 'This man can...

A Different Kind of Daughter is a powerful memoir about a young Pakistani girl who, until the age of twelve, was disguised as a boy so she could compete in sports.'Maria Toorpakai has risen from the turmoil of tribal life in Pakistan to become not only a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781878348609Author Paul HumannFormat PaperbackPage Count 502Imprint New World Publications Inc.,U.S.Publisher New World Publications Inc.,U.S.Weight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781635652901Author Laird HamiltonFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint Rodale BooksPublisher Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale

__________ WINNER AT THE SPORTS BOOK AWARDS *The Sunday Times Number One Business Bestseller*Out now: the knockout book about success and mindset, by one of boxing's most respected and influential promoters.'[Relentless] fizzes with Hearn's work ethic' -...

On a sweltering day in May 2010, Blackpool achieved the impossible dream. The Seasiders booked their ticket to the Premier League in a thrilling play-off final win, with all the riches that came with it. Twenty-four hours later, while everybody else was...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780486406138Author Harold GattyFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Dover Publications Inc.Publisher Dover Publications Inc.Weight(grams)...

The Snowdonia Slate Trail is a waymarked trail that runs for 83 miles from Bangor on the North Wales coast, making a circuit through the heart of Snowdonia to end at Bethesda. The trail joins up villages with a choice of welcoming accommodation. The...

Entire route on one map The Cumbria Way is 112km (70 miles) from Ulverston to Carlisle. It passes through Coniston, Dungeon Ghyll, Keswick and Caldbeck. The route passes mostly through valleys rather than over high tops. Tough, light, durable...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781619617285Author Ben BergeronFormat PaperbackPage Count 202Imprint Lioncrest PublishingPublisher Lioncrest Publishing

Day Walks in Fort William & Glen Coe features 20 routes between 4.4 and 14.4 miles (7km and 23.2km) in length, spread across the Scottish Highlands. Researched and written by experienced and knowledgeable authors Helen and Paul Webster, founders of the...

This new, fully revised and updated edition is one of seven Official Guides to the Wales Coast Path. This guide breaks the Pembrokeshire section - from Cardigan to Amroth - down in to twelve handy day sections. With a new cover, new diversions and...

Guidebook to cycling the Loire, France's longest river, from its source in the Massif Central to the Atlantic. The 1062km route incorporates the popular, waymarked Loire a Velo and takes in extinct volcanos, vineyards and chateaux. Predominantly downhill...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780692139172Author Guy EvansFormat PaperbackPage Count 592Imprint Wcwnitrobook.comPublisher Wcwnitrobook.comWeight(grams) 780gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781873674345Author Peter OwenFormat PaperbackPage Count 80Imprint Merlin Unwin BooksPublisher Merlin Unwin BooksWeight(grams) 78g

Ultramarathon Man is the story of where it all began for Dean Karnazes: the mind-boggling adventures of his nonstop treks through the shoe-melting inferno of Death Valley, the lung-freezing ferocity of the South Pole, and the awe-inspiring beauty of the...

Surrounded by low hills with volcanic and sandstone outcrops, Glasgow gives the boulderer an excellent choice of blocs, perfect for a summer's evening session or escape to solitude on a day off. Including the classic collection of problems at Dumbarton...

'The best book on captaincy, written by an expert' - Mike AthertonMike Brearley is one of the most successful cricket captains of all time, and, in 1981, he captained the England team to the momentous Ashes series victory against Australia.In The Art of...