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Get the beautiful book that presents the history of the Minnesota Vikings football team, with full-color photography and fascinating text. The Minnesota Vikings are a proud and storied franchise. Some of the NFL's all-time best players-and all-time...

Mont Blanc - The Finest Routes is a collection of the 100 must-do climbing routes in the Mont Blanc Massif.Modern alpinism is a multi-faceted activity for which the Mont Blanc Massif is the perfect playground. Classic routes to which every mountaineer...

In ever-increasing numbers, girls and women are gathering at skate parks and competing in skateboarding events on nearly every continent. In stunning photographs of remarkable female skaters in action, this book celebrates the incredible range of styles,...

This is the official book of team Luna Rossa, containing previously unpublished images that not only represent the phases of the Prada Cup and America's Cup regattas but also the everyday life of a team engaged in the world's most important sailing...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780062202536Author Chas SmithFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint CollinsPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 204gDimensions(mm) 203mm *...

'That evening in the bars in Buckingham and adjacent towns there was only one topic of conversation - the Grand Prix .... motor-racing had 'arrived' in England.' - Motor Sport, 13 May 1950. The British Grand Prix is the oldest race on the Formula 1...

Glaser s extensive archive of stunning images a vast majority of which are previously unseen is a riveting compilation of some of the best and most iconic images of Kelly Slater in and out of the water. High-action shots of Slater doing what he does best...

"The power of the pictures. The German publishing group teNeues from Krefeld has specialized in impressive picture books. These coffee table books are works to leaf through and be amazed." - Tennis Magazin "This oversize hardcover tome chronicles the...

At a time when surfing is more popular than ever, it's fitting to look back at the years that brought the sport into the mainstream. Developed by Hawaiian Islanders over five centuries ago, surfing began to peak on the mainland in the 1950s-becoming not...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783836591492Imprint Taschen GmbHPublisher Taschen GmbH

Tennis, the much-loved sport, is a game for the ages dating back to sixteenth-century royal court matches played by King Henry VIII. History of Tennis captures the sport s long history, never short of theatrics, rivalries, power plays, political...

Ultimate Skiing Adventures takes you on a skiing voyage around the planet's biggest, best and most unusual ski destinations - from the huge mega-resorts of the French Alps to sailing along Iceland's north coast in search of great snow, there are exciting...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780995488687Author Mark HudsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint Isola PressPublisher Isola PressWeight(grams) 950gDimensions(mm) 270mm * 210mm * 25mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780995488656Author Mark HudsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint Isola PressPublisher Isola PressWeight(grams) 950g

Waiting is the story of a rookie photojournalist immersed in Formula One's golden age of the 70s and 80s. Aged just 19, Richard Kelley saw the need to faithfully document the sport's lethal dangers, iconic personalities and technological developments in...

Soul and Glory takes you on a journey through football history, spanning four unforgettable and unique decades from 1950 to 1989. Using beautiful images, it's a celebration of the game, from the life and soul of the packed-out terraces to the glory and...

Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl was founded in 2003. Twenty years later, the team consists of 31 talented cyclists from 10 different countries. Under the leadership of CEO Patrick Lefevere, the team became one of the most successful ones in cycling history. In...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783899559965Author Julie EllisonFormat HardbackPage Count 288Imprint gestaltenPublisher Die Gestalten Verlag

The biggest, most comprehensive, reference guide to the waves on "Planet Surf" The World Stormrider Surf Guide explores every dynamic surf zone known to man, from world-famous beaches to obscure reefs on the fringes of the known surf world. With...

Over the last decade, a handful of surfers have been progressing the sport of big wave surfing to new extremes. Kai Lenny, one of the preeminent big wave surfers, offers readers a glimpse into this world. Lenny shares his personal stories and...

When cricket was democratised and taken up more widely in the nineteenth century, the pavilion became an essential item for every cricket club. Pavilions provide the necessary facilities – changing areas, room to eat, drink and socialise, an external...

Following 150 Bars, 150 Restaurants, 150 Hotels, 150 Houses and 150 Gardens, 150 Golf Courses You Need to Visit Before You Die is the newest addition to the successful 150 series. Here are the most beautiful golf courses in the world presented in a handy...

Biking inspires millions of people around the world, with an ever-growing fan base. With some 200 colour and black-and-white photographs, Icons of Cycling captures the thrill and fascination of this sport on two wheels. Compiling the work of some of...

The wildly dramatic story of the Vitality Hockey Women's World Cup London 2018 - the biggest women's team sport event ever to take place on British soil. Under an Orange Sky was written and photographed by the team that brought you The History Makers:...

New, updated edition, published in paperback. BREATHTAKING PHOTOS CAPTURING MEMORABLE MOMENTS IN HURLING Considered by many to be the fastest field sport in the world, hurling is skilful, exhilarating and has been part of Irish life for millennia...

66 on 66 provides a unique perspective on what, 50 years on, remains the greatest occasion in English sporting history. Countless words have been written and spoken about this extraordinary match which made national heroes of the team and its manager...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781913089504Author Michael ColeFormat HardbackPage Count 160Imprint Porter Press InternationalPublisher Porter Press International

1,500 Stretches--the follow-up book to the New York Times bestseller 2,100 Asanas-- compiles all stretching poses in one place, organized by body part, with stunning photographs, easy-to-follow steps, and the health benefits of each pose. Does your lower...

This is theengrossing story of the seasons the author spent climbing 4000m mountains inthe different regions of the Alps. It is also about the people with whom heclimbed who found time out of their day-to-day routine for this extraordinaryactivity. He...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE SUNDAY TIMES SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2023 - ILLUSTRATED BOOK OF THE YEAR WATERSTONES BEST BOOKS OF 2022 - SPORT 'This book is a work of art about football's works of art... Loved it.' - Kevin Day, broadcaster 'A beautiful showcase...

Made in England is a book by frame builders, about frame builders. It takes a unique look at the world of bespoke frame building by showcasing the artisans in England who craft these bicycle frames. The authors, Matthew Sowter and Ricky Feather,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781946963314Author Clifford W CliffordFormat PaperbackPage Count 640Imprint Albatross PublishersPublisher Albatross PublishersWeight(grams)...

At the age of twenty-nine, photographer Thomas Sweertvaegher spends most of his life on the road with friends, indulging his dual passions of photography and skating. Years of travelling the world together - always on the move and often carrying nothing...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781617756993Author C R StecykFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint Akashic Books,U.S.Publisher Akashic Books,U.S.

"Nothing stirs my soul more than watching a 100-year-old classic yacht roll over a wave, sails flared, white water crashing off her bow, crew attentive. Watching these beauties race around a course is truly spectacular." -Michael Kahn. Sailboats features...

The Dover Straits is the resting place for many wrecks and this book reveals the stories behind a selection of these unfortunate vessels. This highly pictorial account shows the wrecks and the numerous artefacts found. The gallery of photographs for each...

They Must Fall: Muhammad Ali and the Men He Fought features powerful and often moving images and stories of Muhammad Ali and the men he fought in the ring, by award-winning photographer Michael Brennan. "Around 1978, I had been in Houston, Texas...

The golden age of tennis came crashing down suddenly at the 1981 U.S. Open. Bjorn Borg, the stoical Swede who had become the richest and most famous player in the sport's history, had just lost to his brash young rival, John McEnroe, in the final at...

How do you tell the story of a race that symbolizes New York City's vitality, diversity, and charm? Here, Richard O'Brien offers more than forty definitive articles from over the years that capture the color and excitement of one of the world's most...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783868282191Author Sol NeelmanFormat HardbackPage Count 112Imprint Kehrer VerlagPublisher Kehrer VerlagWeight(grams) 970g