Sports & Recreation

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781906435905Format PaperbackPage Count 110Imprint Royal Yachting AssociationPublisher Royal Yachting Association

Learn the science needed to perfect your stroke, swim faster, and endure for longer.Science of Swimming dives deeper than any other book to examine the muscle groups and bodily systems involved in being an effective swimmer; how they interact with the...

Enigmatic international athlete David Sharpe tells the gripping and often amusing story of his life on and off the track.Born into humble beginnings in Jarrow in north-east England, David rose to become World Junior and European Indoor champion and World...

Pathfinder Brecon Beacons covering the Maen Madoc, Carn Goch and Carreg Cennen. This selection offers interest, regional variety and balance of routes in the Brecon Beacons providing the best walks in the area. From an easy stroll through Llangors Lake...

A great foundation for any aspiring equestrian, providing safe, modern and current foundations to progress from in the equestrian industry. Filled with practical knowledge in horse riding, knowledge and care, the first volume in the foundation series is...

This is the 4th edition of Vegetarian NOSH for Students. Originally a sequel to a book inspired by the author's son, Ben, leaving for university, who was clueless in the kitchen. Toasted sandwiches and Mars Bars were his staple diet, but these didn't...

A WATERSTONES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 - SPORT'A mesmerising, unforgettable journey around world rugby' - DONALD McRAE, Twice winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year'Magnificent... hugely intelligent and entertaining' - STUART BARNES, Sunday...

Foreword by Ben Shephard'Everyone loves Kammy . . . Full of humour and endless blunders' - The Times'What a man, what a life, what a story, and what a great read' - Paddy McGuinnessPresenter, commentator, (sometimes masked) singer, footballer, manager...

Following on from the success of the first and second editions, the latest edition of Bikers' Britain has 82 amazing routes for motorcylists in Great Britain, from open throttle straights to expert curves, from soaring mountains to windswept coastlines. ...

LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD"A hilarious examination of the football commentary language we all understand but don't know why" WHSBOTY 2024 Reading PanelThe long-awaited follow-up to Football Cliches, Adam Hurrey's cult...

'The go-to book, packed with 100 delicious and easy-to-follow recipes' - Athletics Weekly Written by bestselling author and nutritionist Anita Bean, packed with 100 delicious, easy to prepare recipes - many of which are suitable for vegans - and...

Discover the hidden side of England's North East. From secret coves and deserted beaches to lost ruins, meadows and swimming rivers with over 1000 lesser-known places. Filled with spectacular photography and engaging travel writing. A beautiful book to...

AS HEARD ON THE CHRIS EVANS BREAKFAST SHOW - "It's not just for runners. It's for life! It's a great story." When Chris McDougall stumbled across the story of Churchill's 'dirty tricksters', a motley crew of English poets and academics who helped...

Ronnie is snooker's most written and talked about player, and its greatest showman. His supreme talent and style have made him the People's Champion and, as one commentator put it, 'the question is not how much does Ronnie O'Sullivan need snooker, but...

Jon Krakauer's Into Thin Air is the true story of a 24-hour period on Everest, when members of three separate expeditions were caught in a storm and faced a battle against hurricane-force winds, exposure, and the effects of altitude, which ended in the...

Exciting, healthy and tasty vegan recipes with the nutrients you need to train, recover and perform. Whether you already live a vegan lifestyle, embrace a meat-free day each week or you simply want to try some amazing flavour combinations, The Vegan...

The story of the relationship between the most devastating heavyweight boxer in history and the mentor who made him.When legendary boxing trainer Cus D'Amato saw thirteen-year-old Mike Tyson spar in the ring, he proclaimed 'That's the heavyweight...

Fully updated to include Sir Chris Hoy's incredible, record-breaking golds at London 2012 (making him his country's greatest ever Olympian), this is the story of a sporting legend in his own words. This 33-year-old cycling fanatic from...

In 2005, at the age of 20, Andy Lee decided he was going to try to make it in the harsh and unforgiving world of professional boxing. Leaving home for the dust and faded glamour of Detroit, over the next ten years, under the guidance of the legendary...

From upland outlooks and secret valleys to rolling pastures and honey stone villages, nature and history weave together in the Cotswolds to create a landscape that is the epitome of rural England. In these 40 walks Dominic North unlocks the secrets of...

The book takes you on magical journeys through Britain's most popular walking and swimming region, combining classic Lakes fell walking with adventurous swimming, collating the very best swims and hikes in Lakeland. Combining stunning photography,...

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A guidebook to walking the Coast to Coast Path National Trail, originally conceived by Alfred Wainwright. Suited to experienced walkers, the 302km (188 mile) C2C passes through the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors to link St Bees on...

LOST LANES will take you on 36 meandering tours of the most beautiful and hidden destinations in southern England. The book includes: Route overviews, distances and maps Overnight stops, from B&Bs to camping under the stars Best pubs and tea stops Wild...

Perfect for inspiring kids to step away from screens and get out in the fresh air, this brilliant book is crammed full of outdoor activities and fun for children. As well as gaining some simple survival skills, children will learn more about the world...

All the techniques you need to become an expert navigator. The Ultimate Navigation Manual is a unique guide to finding your way on land - from the basic principles right up to the advanced technology of GPS. Designed to allow even the absolute...

'Reveals criminal corruption on a scale that the Kray twins would never have dreamt of' John Pearson, Profession of Violence, The Rise and Fall of the Kray Twins 'Gillard's detailed investigation makes for a stunning and shocking read' Barry Keeffe,...

A guidebook to 33 walks in Portugal's Algarve region. Exploring the stunning scenery of both the coast and interior, the routes are graded by difficulty, with options suitable for beginner and experienced walker alike.Walks range from 4 to 17km (2-11...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2019 WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR. FROM THE JUDGES:'Rick Reilly lets Donald's Trump relationship with his favourite sport speak for itself. Commander in Cheat is full of astonishing 'you could not make it up' detail delivered...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593137734Author Hal HigdonFormat PaperbackPage Count 352Imprint Rodale BooksPublisher Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale

Pathfinder(R) North York Moors covering parts of the Pickering, Whitby and Ingleby Moor. This selection offers interest, regional variety and balance of routes in the North York Moors providing the best walks in the area. From an easy stroll through...

Packed with wilderness skills and traditional crafts - from fixing a hammock in the woods and foraging for hedgerow medicine to finding moments of 'wild' in the everyday - this unique book enables readers to boost their wellbeing through getting outside...

This attractive and cleverly structured guidebook gives walkers the ten finest routes around or beside the Lake District's best-known lakes, in a popular pocketable format. With clear information, an overview and introduction for each walk, expertly...

Here is a collection of 20 tried and tested circular walks throughout Dorset ranging in length between 3 to 6 miles. They include crucial dog factors such as livestock, stiles and roads, with warnings in advance when a lead is necessary and when it's...

Designated a National Park in 1952, the North York Moors include the largest area of heather upland in England, rising from the Vale of York and continuing to the North Sea coast where dramatic cliffs expose the geology that shaped this unique...

'A beautiful and inspiring book, bursting with practical suggestions which will appeal to every child's imagination. Reading it, I wanted to rush out to my nearest wood immediately!'Julia Donaldson, author of The Gruffalo Who doesn't love a stick? The...

Dan Carter is a widely hailed as one of the most elite and successful professional rugby players in the world.After retiring from a sport he played for 32 years, he set out to inspire the next generation of leaders to create purposeful impact, joining...

'Fascinating ... Connected both to old wisdom and new scientific frontiers of discovery' Lauren Laverne ________________________ 'We can all learn something from 52 Ways to Walk. I know I can.' Michael Ball, BBC Radio 2 ________________________ ...

Jack Thurston, best-selling author of the Lost Lanes series and presenter of the Bike Show, takes you on a freewheeling tour of the lost lanes and forgotten byways of Northern England - Yorkshire, Cumbria, Durham, Northumberland and Lancashire. Including...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.About the AuthorStephen Puddicombe is a freelance cycling writer and has written for various outlets over the last ten years, including Cycling Weekly, Cyclingnews, Rouleur,...