Sports & Recreation

Over almost a century, the NFL has provided fans with hundreds of unique personalities, countless unforgettable moments and some of the greatest feats of sporting brilliance ever seen. From its humble beginnings in the American Midwest to the global...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER The inside story of Mikel Arteta's astonishing transformation of Arsenal November 2019. Unai Emery's final game as Arsenal manager sees the Gunners languishing eighth in the...

Have you EVER seen a fish with fingers? No? Well, neither had the fish at the bottom of the ocean . . . until they caught sight of Barry! From the masterminds that brought you Supertato, Norman and No-Bot! Fish come from all over the ocean to see Puffy...

Test your football knowledge with over 300 funny and fascinating questions about the beautiful game.How much do you know about football - and the world? Test yourself and your friends with over 300 brain-busting questions from Football School. Discover...

Pathfinder Hampshire(R) covers parts of the New Forest, South Downs and Fullerton. This selection offers interest, regional variety and balance of routes in Hampshire providing the best walks in the area. From an easy stroll through Bishop's Dyke to the...

The ultimate guide to the very best scenic and fun routes for camper vans and motorhomes around the mountains, coastlines and winding roads of beautiful Spain and Portugal. Forget hurrying. Forget putting your foot down and racing through sweeping...

The Mamba Mentality: How I Play is Kobe Bryant's personal perspective of his life and career on the basketball court and his exceptional, insightful style of playing the game--a fitting legacy from the late Los Angeles Laker superstar. In the wake of...

The Wye Valley and the Forest of Dean are linked both by geography the forest forming the eastern rim of the valley for much of the Wye's lower reaches and by history, since they share a common heritage as a border between England and Wales. The imposing...

Much of central Dartmoor is an uninhabited wilderness almost free of villages, farms, trees and roads making it outstanding environmental value. From this mass rise Dartmoor's rivers, including the Lyd, Tavy, East and West Dart, Bovey, Teign, Taw and...

Guide to walking the Camino Frances through northern Spain, the most popular version of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage or Way of St James, covering the 784km from St-Jean-Pied-de-Port to Santiago de Compostela. The guidebook is everything...

Although deep in South Wales, Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire have a strong English influence, but their most striking feature, from the point of view of the walker, is that they contain some of the most spectacular coastal scenery and finest stretches...

The phenomenal Sunday Times bestseller'Massively motivating' Fearne Cotton'A wealth of wisdom' Vex King'Read this book' Ant MiddletonHigh performance isn't born. It's made. This book uncovers the eight essential habits of the world's leading...

Explore Europe's most thrilling cycling routes with the latest installment in the Epic series from Lonely Planet. From dreamy getaways on sun-dappled Mediterranean Islands to challenging alpine crossings, bike enthusiasts share stories from the best...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781501111488Author Jack DempseyFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint Simon & SchusterPublisher Simon & Schuster

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR THE SAMUEL JOHNSON PRIZEThe original bestseller from the beloved author of UNDERLAND, LANDMARKS and THE LOST WORDS - Robert Macfarlane travels Britain's ancient paths and discovers the secrets of our beautiful,...

Dean Karnazes has pushed his body and mind to inconceivable limits, from running in the shoe-melting heat of Death Valley to the lung-freezing cold of the South Pole. He's raced and competed across the globe and once ran 50 marathons, in 50 states, in 50...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781913089337Author James PageFormat HardbackImprint Porter Press InternationalPublisher Porter Press International

Revolutionise your running techniques! Learn how to run better and faster, with more energy while avoiding injury. There is a science to running, and now you can learn about it too! Whether you are new to running, or have conquered a few marathons in...

'I don't think anyone, apart from Don Bradman, is in the same class as Sachin Tendulkar.' -Shane WarneThis is cricket icon, Sachin Tendulkar's life story in his own words - his journey from a small boy with dreams to becoming a cricket god. His amazing...

Pathfinder(R) Cotswolds covering parts of the Snowshill, Buckholt Wood and Burford. This selection offers interest, regional variety and balance of routes in the Cotswolds providing the best walks in the area. From an easy stroll through Castle Combe to...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE SUNDAY TIMES SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2023 - CRICKET BOOK OF THE YEAR. SHORTLISTED FOR THE CRICKET SOCIETY AND MCC BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2023. SELECTED AS ONE OF WATERSTONES BEST SPORT BOOKS OF 2022. A CRICKETER BOOK OF THE YEAR. ...

These attractive and cleverley structured guidebooks give walkers the ten finest circualr routes on a section of the Wales Coast Path in a popular pocketable format. With clear information, an overview and introduction for each walk, expertly...

From Matt Oldfield, the author of Ultimate Football Heroes, and former professional footballer, Seth Burkett, comes an exciting new book for young football stars in the making. In bite-size chapters, learn the secrets of 20 footballing legends, including...

'A wonderful read... It's one of those books that gives you a new pair of eyes to see the world in a different way. I've been transported by it... You'll love every minute, the writing is absolutely beautiful.' - Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall From the...

The area covered by this guide encompasses all the scenic features that are generally considered to be traditionally English. It is a landscape characterised by gently rolling hills, wide and verdant river valleys, wooded tracts, small market towns and,...

THE #5 TIMES BESTSELLEREver wondered what it's truly like being an England test cricketer? Why not ask England's greatest ever bowler?Jimmy Anderson invites you into his world of cricket and gives you a very personal insight into what it's like playing...

Pathfinder(R) Snowdonia covering Bont Newydd, Aber and Tal-y-lln. This selection offers interest, regional variety and balance of routes in Snowdonia providing the best walks in the area. From an easy stroll along in Aber Falls to the much more...

Running Challenges by Keri Wallace showcases 100 of the best runs across Great Britain, from inspiring 5Ks through to epic multi-day ultras. Split into three sections - England, Scotland and Wales - and featuring a mixture of marked trails, organised...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2024 – SPORTS WRITING AND CYCLING BOOK OF THE YEAR A WATERSTONES BEST BOOK OF 2023: SPORT NOMINATED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 'An absorbing mix of historical sleuthing and travel writing' ...

'Magnificent, moving, often funny and deeply researched account . . . Is this just a book for those who know football? Far from it: this is a story of glory and the impermanence of fame' Sunday Times (Book of the Week)'Like Alf Ramsey's 1966 team, this...

Long before perma-tanned football agents and TV mega-rights ushered in the age of the multimillionaire player, footballers' wages were capped - even the game's biggest names earned barely more than a plumber or electrician. Footballing legends such as...

"This is a book about football and Britain, and Britain and football. You can't fully understand one without the other; and if you haven't got a sense of humour it's not worth even trying. "My name's Tim Marshall and it's been a week since my...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781905104727Page Count 17Imprint Royal Yachting AssociationPublisher Royal Yachting AssociationDimensions(mm) 179mm * 102mm * 3mm

'Top meals from the Michelin-starred chef who is also a champion athlete.' - The Times 'Alan's culinary precision is matched only by his passion and ability as a sport professional.' - Tom Kerridge THIS IS PORTABLE, PRACTICAL, PERFORMANCE FOOD. ...

'Full of wonderful insights and lessons from a world where the ability to run is viewed as something almost mysterious and magical.' - Adharanand Finn, author of Running with the Kenyans What we can learn from Ethiopian running culture - written by...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781913412616Author Nik YeomansFormat HardbackPage Count 360Imprint Vision Sports Publishing LtdPublisher Vision Sports Publishing LtdWeight(grams)...

"Vagabond is classic travel writing at its finest... Mark takes you on a journey through the heart of Spain which is rich in detail and bursting with life." - Sir Ranulph FiennesOne of National Geographic Traveller's top six travel reads for 2024This...

An access-all-areas look inside the thrilling world of Formula One.Formula One is one of the most intense, complex and secretive sports on the planet. Recent documentaries such as Netflix's Drive to Survive series have given a glimpse of life inside the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780319091999Format PaperbackImprint Ordnance Survey/CrimsonPublisher Ordnance Survey

A guidebook to walking the 158km (100 mile) South Downs Way National Trail. The route crosses the South Downs National Park to link Eastbourne with Winchester and is an ideal option for those new to long-distance walking. The route is...