Sports & Recreation

Sweeper Keeper is the compelling story of legendary goalkeeper Tommy Lawrence, one of the heroes of Bill Shankly's Liverpool, who has been called the first 'sweeper keeper'. A chance interview with the BBC in 2015 made Tommy Lawrence a viral sensation...

'Heads up - here's how to run like a pro' - The Times 'A fascinating book' - Adharanand Finn, author of Running With the Kenyans 'I'm convinced that Shane's insights were were instrumental in me winning the Marathon des Sables for a second time' -...

Within riding there exists a fundamental conflict of interest: The rider needs to have control - their confidence depends on their ability to control the balance of their own body as well as that of their very powerful horse. The horse, by nature, needs...

What follows, which explores some of the charms, the quirks and the peculiar allure of cricket from a variety of perspectives, is not intended as a memorial for long-lost sepia days. The game is still alive. Whether it turns out to be therapy for me or...

A fully illustrated history of Ireland's most famous sporting institution, published in association with the GAA museum in Croke Park. This is a fascinating and colourful introduction to Gaelic games, covering football, hurling, camogie and handball...

"Brilliantly illustrates how your mind really can triumph over matter." Frankie Dettori MBE, Champion JockeyIn any high-pressure environment, from special operations to the operating theatre, you can divide people into two groups - those whose...

Everyone's a player on The Golden Eagles football team . . .From TikTok sensation and New York Times bestselling author of Lancaster Prep Monica Murphy comes the second instalment in her scorching sports romance series, The Players. Camden Fields is the...

Isle of Wight Walkers' Map at 32k scale with challenge routes and walking trails highlighted. OS 50k scale mapping is expanded in size to produce a 32k map. The OS features, text and logos are now 50% larger making them much easier to read under outdoor...

UPDATED TO INCLUDE THE 2021/22 SEASON THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLERThe behind-the-scenes story of the Marcelo Bielsa revolution at Leeds United and their first season back in the Premier League after sixteen years of hurt.FEATURING FRESH...

This is the 2007, second edition of William Nealy's cult manual of intermediate and advanced whitewater techniques - "Kayak, the New Frontier". Carefully crafted to reflect the latest in paddling technology, William Nealy's classic, illustrated...

The bestselling guides to Britain's canals and rivers for over 50 years. This established, popular and practical guide covers the canals and waterways in the north west of England around Merseyside and Manchester. Contains essential...

'Tim Grover's teachings completely changed how I approached my professional career, helping me navigate the constant ups and downs that sport at the highest level brings.' Marcus Rashford, MBEFrom the elite performance coach for Michael Jordan, Kobe...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781643590639Author John VonhofFormat PaperbackPage Count 400Imprint Wilderness PressPublisher Wilderness Press

With over 6000 islands, 19,491 miles of coastline and 120 mountains, the UK is jam packed with options for adventure, you just need to know where to look... A beautifully presented collection of the very best in UK adventure, this book is designed to...

You might think stress-free navigation sounds like an impossible paradox. But it need not be. All boaters, whether under sail or under power, need to be able to navigate safely on the water - both to keep themselves and their crew out of trouble...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781739486112Author Iain RobsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 64Imprint Northern HeritagePublisher Northern Heritage Services

The legendary Harry Greb stepped into the ring over 300 times from 1913 to 1926, defeated opponents who outweighed him by more than 30 pounds, held the middleweight and light heavyweight titles and beat every Hall of Fame boxer he ever fought. Dubbed...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781908748010Author David BerryFormat PaperbackPage Count 40Imprint Kittiwake PressPublisher Kittiwake Press

There are probably more deer in the United Kingdom now than there have been in the past thousand years. As they have increased in numbers and distribution so, too, have the issues associated with them. Practical Deer Management offers candid and...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR SPORTS AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR AT THE 2020 TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS.BEN STOKES: WINNER OF THE 2019 BBC SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR AWARD'He is the Special One, and I intend to call him that for the rest...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780834805675Author Kenji TokitsuFormat PaperbackPage Count 528Imprint Weatherhill IncPublisher Shambhala Publications IncWeight(grams) 737gDimensions(mm)...

The Sunday Times bestsellerTwo comedy greats talk life, friendship and the joys of fishing...Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse have been friends for 30 years, but when life intervened, what was once a joyous and spontaneous friendship dwindled to the odd...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780993420160Author Kenneth H ScottFormat PaperbackPage Count 152Imprint Kaylynm PublishingPublisher Kaylynm PublishingWeight(grams) 152g

Situated between the Thames Estuary and the Straits of Dover, the borderland county of Kent is home to tidal saltmarshes, high chalk downs, riverside meadows and ancient woodlands, as well as the magnificant Canterbury Cathedral and the iconic white...

THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE SALT PATH AND THE WILD SILENCE FOR ALL ARMCHAIR TRAVELLERS . . .Join Raynor and Moth on their remarkable 1000-mile walk from Scotland to the South West Coast Path in this powerful account of our...

It started with a question, "What are the fundamentals of football?" Whilst there are hundreds of books that look into the specific principles of coaches like Jurgen Klopp, Pep Guardiola, and Marco Bielsa, there is no core, distilled text on...

THE INSPIRATIONAL NUMBER ONE BESTSELLERThe extraordinary memoir of the sporting icon, devoted friend and fundraising hero who has inspired the nation in his fight against MND'A very British hero, the unassuming yet utterly superb Kevin Sinfield - rugby...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781902302676Author Liz AllanFormat PaperbackPage Count 34Imprint Kittiwake PressPublisher Kittiwake Press

Charly Gaul is a forgotten cycling legend. Once a household name across Europe, the diminutive Luxembourger won the 1958 Tour de France and the Giro d'Italia twice. A unique rider, Gaul was supremely gifted at climbing and resilient even in the foulest...

'A thoughtful exploration of humanity ... Fabes is great company and makes riding bicycles seem like the best way to see and understand the world' - Guardian They say that being a good doctor boils down to just four things: Shut up, listen, know...

Blast off to explore our Solar System - from the fearsome heat of the Sun to the freezing distant planets, plus moons, asteroids and more. Discover how humans are planning to visit Mars, what you would weigh on Jupiter and what makes Venus so deadly.An...

New in paperback!The Triumph Speed Twin & Thunderbird Bible show the definitive history of Triumph's hugely popular Speed Twin and Thunderbird models. Much more than a simple history, this book is the ultimate single source of detailed information on...

Discover the best biking routes around Europe. The definitive European motorcycle touring bible, with the best biking roads presented in 100 easy-to-follow, tried-and-tested routes from motorcycle journalist, author and traveller Simon Weir. ...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781538747780Author Joan RyanFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Grand Central PublishingPublisher Grand Central PublishingWeight(grams) 272gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781905769124Author Derek DykesFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint Fort Publishing LtdPublisher Fort Publishing Ltd

About the AuthorThor Heyerdahl was born in Norway in 1914. He received the Order of Merit or similar decorations from Peru, Italy, Egypt, Morocco, Bulgaria, Norway and Sweden. He wrote many books on early travel and sea exploration. He died in April 2002...

How well do you know your cricket? Do you think you could be the man at the stumps making the right decisions?Put your umpiring skills and knowledge to the ultimate test with this collection of 300 dilemmas from legendaryartist Paul Trevillion. With...

Much has been said in recent years about shooting only completely mature, solidly bossed Cape or southern buffalo bulls for trophy purposes. But what does such a bull really look like? Can you tell the difference between a trophy bull and a younger or...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780981020204Author Jim DriscollFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint Promethean PressPublisher Promethean PressWeight(grams) 177gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

The Sunday Times No.1 BestsellerFrom the Bestselling Author of BounceWhat links the Mercedes Formula One team with Google?What links Team Sky and the aviation industry?What connects James Dyson and David Beckham?They are all Black Box Thinkers.Black Box...