Sports & Recreation

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781859652916Author William FrickerFormat PaperbackPage Count 136Imprint GoldeneyePublisher Goldeneye

The third edition of this Complete Guide. A guide for new mums, fitness leaders and physios on how to regain fitness following the birth of a baby, including lots of exercises, advice, and all relevant anatomy and physiology. Clearly explained, fully...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781910723739Author Jose SoutoFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint Merlin Unwin BooksPublisher Merlin Unwin BooksWeight(grams) 1386gDimensions(mm) 276mm *...

It's normal for a daily run to become somewhat of a chore. Finding out how to get out of the rut can be a challenge. Luckily, The Happy Runner has the answers for you. Authors David and Megan Roche believe you can't reach your running potential without...

A guidebook to 30 walks in southern Haute Savoie. Exploring the dramatic scenery of the French Alps between Chamonix and Annecy, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike. Routes range from 7 to 20km (4-12 miles) and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780948153600Author Ian WhiteFormat PaperbackPage Count 200Imprint Ernest PressPublisher Ernest Press

* WINNER OF THE 2020 TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS CYCLING BOOK OF THE YEAR*Discover this 100-year anniversary celebration of the hardest-earned and most sacred prize in sport, the Tour de France's Yellow Jersey. In 2019, the cycling world will celebrate...

Climbing indoors has undergone a revolution. Indoor walls are no longer seen as simply a means to help climbers develop skills and get a bit fitter for 'the real thing'. These days many climbers prefer them, opting for the security of bolt-protected,...

A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEKIn this endlessly stimulating investigation into 'things coming to an end, artists' last works, time running out', Geoff Dyer sets his own encounter with late middle age against the last days and last achievements of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781906663865Author Andy JohnsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 384Imprint Logaston PressPublisher Fircone Books Ltd

On 23 July 1993, under the rain of artillery fire from the army of the self-proclaimed republic of Nagorno-Karabakh, the city of Agdam was levelled to the ground. The population fled to other villages or to the capital of Baku, while 60,000 of Agdam's...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780991761852Author MR Bob PalmerFormat PaperbackPage Count 212Imprint Sportexcel Inc.Publisher Sportexcel Inc.Weight(grams) 290g

Take an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to create a world-class cyclist. James Witts invites you into the world of marginal gains to discover the innovative training techniques, nutrition strategies and cutting-edge gear that are...

90+2: Last-Minute Moments that Changed Football History is a thrilling, exhilarating and rousing journey through some of the most dramatic sporting events of the last 40 years. The book takes the reader on an unforgettable trip through the late twists...

Go behind the scenes with Eddie 'The Beast' Hall as we follow his incredible journey from World's Strongest Man to competing in 'The Heaviest Boxing Match in History' against his nemesis Hafthor 'Thor' Bjornsson. 'No human can visualise the impossible...

This guidebook describes the Way of St Francis a 550km month-long pilgrimage trail from Florence through Assisi to Rome. Split into 28 day stages, the walk begins in Florence and finishes in the Vatican City. Stages range from 8km to 30km with plenty to...

Wyl Menmuir's The Draw of the Sea is a beautifully written and deeply moving portrait of the Cornish Coast and the people who make their livings there, examining the ephemeral but universal pull the sea holds over the human imagination.'A beautiful...

Scotland is famed for its rugged coastlines, pristine beaches, endless rivers and deep lochs. The whole country is a magnet for outdoor enthusiasts from all over the world. In this unique guide, adventurer Mollie Hughes introduces many of her...

The Defiant: A History of Football Against Fascism uncovers the role that footballers and fans have played in the fight against fascism and the far right. Follow the path of football activism from the turbulent 1920s to the culture wars of the 21st...

The definitive account of Leicester City's astonishing rise from relegation certainties to Premier League title winners: the greatest achievement in the modern football era.King Power Stadium, countdown to kick off. Out on the pitch a lone brass player...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780806540795Author Dr. Haha LungFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Citadel Press Inc.,U.S.Publisher Citadel Press Inc.,U.S.

Running is not just a sport. It reconnects us to our bodies and the places in which we live, breaking down our increasingly structured and demanding lives. It allows us to feel the world beneath our feet, lifts the spirit, allows our minds out to play...

With this book, coaches are given the necessary knowledge to plan and deliver player-centred practices that are both relevant and realistic to the game. These practices will challenge players as well as encourage them to be creative, independent...

The long-awaited update of this best-selling pilot guide covering the whole spectacular North Brittany coast, the Channel Islands and the fascinating harbours on the west side of the Cherbourg peninsula. Packed with comprehensive pilotage and nautical...

Kart racing is a useful first step on the ladder to becoming a professional racing driver, teaching essential skills of track strategy, vehicle set-up and positive mindset. Many top drivers continue to enjoy karting for fun and fitness.Features and...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783906852362Author Yves C Ton-ThatFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Artigo Publishing InternationalPublisher Artigo Publishing InternationalWeight(grams)...

Sport Coach Learning and Professional Development describes the genesis and theoretical foundations of an emerging workflow for supporting sport coaches learning and professional development in performance and high‑performance sport. It is the clear...

William Grenfell, Lord Desborough, was, for many, the epitome of the perfect English gentleman: an exceptional sportsman, a dedicated public servant and a devoted husband and father.Grenfell's astounding sporting achievements, from climbing mountains to...

Cultivate mindfulness and bring your mind and body in sync with this beautiful book of walking meditations.Walking meditation, also known as Kinhin meditation, is widely practiced in many forms of Buddhism, blending the physical experience of walking...

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...

'The ever-readable Wilson explores the psychological pressures of being cast in the role of the scapegoat ... Thought-provoking and full of interesting detail ... this book scores on every level' INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAYAloof, solitary, impassive, the crack...

THE STORY BEHIND THE WOMAN WHO CHANGED THE FACE OF BOXING FOREVER, OBE NICOLA ADAMSAt London 2012, Nicola Adams made history when she became the first woman ever to win an Olympic Gold medal for boxing. In Rio 2016, with the nation cheering her on, she...

Bikepacking takes you on an off-road adventure, cycling and wild camping some of Britain's most beautiful hidden trails and ancient trackways. Laurence McJannet sets off to find the 30 finest multi-day rides our island has to offer. From easy...

A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK'Quite possibly the best living writer in Britain' Daily TelegraphMuch attention has been paid to so-called late style - but what about last style? When does last begin? How early is late? When does the end set in?In this...

In the early 80s, 20 black West Indian cricketers were paid more than $100,000 each to take part in rebel tours of apartheid South Africa. Some, such as Lawrence Rowe and Alvin Kallicharran, were household names in the Caribbean and around the world,...

Welcome to Japan, the most running-obsessed nation on earth, where: a long-distance relay race is the country's biggest annual sporting event; companies sponsor their own running teams, paying the athletes like employees; and marathon monks run a...

Many of us who participate in adventure sports have wondered: "What if the worst really happened? What if everything I have held so dear were to be taken away in the blink of an eye: my way of living, my job, my social life ... everything!?" An...

The two pennant winners in 1926, the National League's Cardinals and the American League's Yankees, were a study in contrasts. The Yankees were heavily composed of first- and second-generation Americans and based in New York, the epicenter of baseball;...

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Slow down. Simplify. Sleep with your ear to the earth. This is the ultimate guide to the art and joy of living outdoors, under canvas. Whether it's a fast-and-light backpacking adventure, a sea kayak safari, a family camping trip, or simply living...