Sports & Recreation

'Read this... Two very different men fight, play games and nearly lose their lives.' The TimesWhen James Cracknell and Ben Fogle decided to compete in the Atlantic Rowing Race, they thought they knew what awaited them: nearly three thousand miles of...

This book features 100 wonderful walks right across Britain suitable for families with children from 0 upwards, including carrier- and buggy-friendly routes and themes such as mini mountains, walks with paddles, beaches, woodland, wildlife,...

The authoritative guide to planning, organising, managing and delivery events of all sizeAnyone responsible for organising a voluntary or public event will want to do it safely and well, complying with the legislation relating to different aspects of...

How did the inflatable banana save football? Did you know Pope John-Paul II was a follower? How MCFC almost started World War III. 'You have no history' is a familiar chant heard by Manchester City fans, who are used to being tormented for years...

This guidebook describes 25 coastal and inland day walks covering the whole of the county of Essex, stretching from the Lea Valley in the west and the Thames in the south over to the North Sea and up to the River Stour in the north. Walks range from 4 to...

A booklet of all the mapping needed to complete the Pennine Way, England's toughest National Trail. Suited to fit experienced walkers, the 427km (265 mile) route from Edale to Kirk Yetholm follows northern England's mountainous spine, passing through...

This sixth opus in the Car Racing series continues to delve into the archives of the DPPI photographic agency, coming up with an impressive selection of shots, most of them previously unpublished, unusual or particularly striking. Dedicated to the 1970...

The Great Adventure: Al-Fayed's Rollercoaster Ride with Fulham FC is the fascinating tale of Mohamed Al-Fayed's remarkable 16-year reign as the owner of Fulham. The flamboyant Harrods owner bought the famous old London club in a GBP6.25 million deal in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593444047Author Gracie GoldFormat HardbackPage Count 288Imprint Random House IncPublisher Random House USA Inc

"The Archery Drill Book covers all aspects of the sport. It features over 120 of the best drills for developing technique, skill, physical stamina and the focused mind-set needed to shoot under pressure. Renowned coaches and archers Steve Ruis and Mike...

Strength and Conditioning for Young Athletes: Science and Application offers an evidence-based introduction to the theory and practice of strength and conditioning for young athletes. Fully revised and updated, this second edition draws on leading...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781906435448Author Jeremy EvansFormat PaperbackPage Count 221Imprint Royal Yachting AssociationPublisher Royal Yachting AssociationDimensions(mm) 245mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781635573077Author Mark KurlanskyFormat HardbackPage Count 304Imprint Bloomsbury Publishing USAPublisher Bloomsbury Publishing USAWeight(grams) 100g

Imray-Iolaire charts for Caribbean are widely acknowledged as the best available for the cruising sailor. They combine the latest official survey data with first-hand information gathered over 60 years of research by Don Street Jr and his wide network...

Discover hidden gems around Birmingham with 20 walking routes. Featuring 20 walks in and around the city, including lesser-known circuits and details on popular walks. Accompanied by guided walking instructions and written by local experts,...

The Coast to Coast Walk, devised by Alfred Wainwright himself, is the country's most loved long-distance walking route. It stretches across 190 miles from St Bees Head on the East coast to Robin Hood's Bay on the West, passing through the Lake District,...

Take a walk on the wild side with this outdoor activity book that will turn your next family ramble into the ultimate walking adventure. Packed with 101 fun and creative ideas from constructing an obstacle course, building a den, and cloudgazing; this...

Running 93 miles from the heathland and forest on the Norfolk-Suffolk border, via stunning sandy beaches, picturesque villages and wild, empty salt marsh to the traditional seaside resort of Cromer on the north Norfolk coast, the Peddars Way and Norfolk...

'Harffy's Dunston is a fantastic creation - old, creaking and misanthropic. The forest is beautifully evoked. A treat of a book' The Times. AD 838. Deep in the forests of Wessex, Dunston's solitary existence is shattered when he stumbles on a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781902302300Author Michael BurnettFormat PaperbackPage Count 40Imprint Kittiwake PressPublisher Kittiwake Press

Lanarkshire is home to one of only 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Scotland as well as birth place of Sir Matt Busby and Jock Stein. This books has 40 short walks for all abilities through the wide range of terrain found here. The walks take you to...

When Jet McDonald cycled four thousand miles to India and back, he didn't want to write a straightforward account. He wanted to go on an imaginative journey. The age of the travelogue is over: today we need to travel inwardly to see the world with fresh...

Wembley, 1966. England wins the World Cup to roars of a euphoric home crowd.Sir Bobby Charlton, England's greatest ever player, was there on the pitch. In 1966, he looks back on the most glorious moment of his life and England's greatest sporting...

SHORTLISTED FOR RUGBY BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE 2020 TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS.'excellent' Donald McRae, The Guardian'Gatland is the master' Sir Ian McGeechan'Gatland is a coaching star' Sir Clive Woodward'Gats is one of the all-time great coaches' Sam...

A guidebook to walking Japan's UNESCO-listed Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trails, covering the Nakahechi, Choishimichi/Koyasan and Kohechi routes, as well as a Hongu loop and highlights of the Iseji route. Since many of the trails involve steep ascents and...

'Most of the serious thinking I have done over the past twenty years has been done while running.' Mark Rowlands has run for most of his life. He has also been a professional philosopher. And for him the two - running and philosophising - are...

Skateboarding is incredibly popular, and the streets are filled with children and teenagers trying to impress their friends with their skateboarding skills. Freestyle Skateboarding Tricks is illustrated with hundreds of colour photos of skateboarders...

An easily understandable guide to key skills for bushcrafters, campers, outdoors lovers, and anyone interested in wilderness living. Kirtley, one of the leading bushcraft educators globally, teaches outdoor knowledge through courses, demonstrations, and...

Duke University's head basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski has proved himself a leader both on and off the court. He's led the Duke Blue Devils to five straight Final Four appearances, culminating in back-to-back championships in 1991 and '92. He has...

*WINNER OF THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR*Fever Pitch is Nick Hornby's million-copy-selling, award-winnning football classic'A spanking 7-0 away win of a football book. . . inventive, honest, funny, heroic, charming' IndependentFor many people...

*A FINANCIAL TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2021*Tim Moore, the author of the Sunday Times bestselling French Revolutions, completes his epic (and ill-advised) trilogy of cycling's Grand Tours. Julian Berrendero's victory in the 1941 Vuelta a Espana was an...

Winner of the Telegraph Sports Book Awards Rugby Book of the Year Among the best stories in modern British team sport has been the rise of Exeter Chiefs. How, exactly, did an unfashionable rugby team from Devon emerge from obscurity to become the...

Nidderdale is perhaps the least known of the famously beautiful Yorkshire Dales in northern England. Uniquely, this scenic valley has three large reservoirs made in the 20th century by damming the River Nidd, creating a haven for birds including rare...

Off the west coast of Scotland, south of the Isle of Skye and north of Mull and Ardnamurchan, the islands' of Coll and Tiree are the most westerly of the Inner Hebrides and have a reputation as being amongst Scotland's sunniest places. Together with the...

These attractive and cleverly structured guides will give walkers ten of the best short circular walks along each of the five sections of the 630-mile long South West Coast Path in a popular pocket-size format. With clear information, an overview and...

Sultan is the official biography of Wasim Akram, the "sultan of swing", one of the greatest fast bowlers in the history of cricket. For twenty years, Wasim Akram let his cricket do the talking - his electrifying left-arm pace, his explosive left-handed...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781847719317Author Rhodri DaviesFormat PaperbackPage Count 352Imprint Y LolfaPublisher Y Lolfa

What if running in beautiful places was paradoxically contributing to the destruction of those precious environments and causing irreversible global harm to people and animals too?In We Can't Run Away From This, ultrarunner Damian Hall examines the...

A guidebook to the Northern Highlands South area of Scotland, covering an area from Torridon south to Applcross, Glen Carron, Glen Shiel and Knoydart with the popular Torridon area being the highlight.About the AuthorAndy Nisbet is one of Scotland's...

With wide appeal to anyone involved in shooting, this fascinating, fun and informative book covers the reality and myths connected to shooting and the shooting day. Brilliantly illustrated throughout by famed cartoonist Bryn Parry, this book is perfect...