Sports Books

BEATING THE ODDS is the exclusive biography of SP bookie Alan Tripp, a man some call a genius and others call a criminal. With an estimated fortune nearing the $500m mark, his was one of the most successful illegal bookmaking businesses in the world. As a starting price (SP) bookie, Tripp’s l...

Jon Krakauer's international bestseller "Into Thin Air", claimed by many as the best in its genre, left the world reeling in astonishment at the worst disaster to beset climbers on the world's highest mountain: Everest. His book sold in excess of four million copies in the US alone. The IM...

Foreword by Malcolm Gladwell   Newly updated with fresh takes on LeBron, Kobe, the Celtics & more*   *Including even more footnotes! Bill Simmons, the wildly opinionated and thoroughly entertaining hoops addict known to millions as ESPN.com’s Sports Guy, has written the definitive book on the past, ...

One of the most recognizable figures in the fitness world, Tony Horton is best known as the creator of P90X, a muscle-building, fat-shredding workout that has sold more than 20 million DVDs. Now in his first book Tony shares the fitness philosophy that is the basis of his best-selling workouts....

He was all things to motor racing - a man whose prodigious gifts earned him a place in history. In 1959 he became the world′s youngest and New Zealand′s first F1 Grand Prix winner - a record that would stand for almost 50 years. Tragically, on 2 June 1970, less than 11 years afte...

The New Zealand Cricket Almanack is the cricket lover's bible and is regarded worldwide as one of the finest books of its kind. The 63rd edition contains all the details of another full year of cricket at all levels. The Black Caps took part in the Champions Trophy in South Africa and the World Twen...

First published in 1976, "The World Atlas of Golf" was the first book to take a global view of the sport and the history and architects of course design. Now, over 30 years later, it's back and better than ever. Completely new text has been written by an expert panel comprising of course d...

Matthew Hayden was one of the most commanding batsmen the game has ever seen – and one of its great enigmas. A devout Catholic, and a ruthless on-field sledger. A brutal enforcer, and a soft-hearted family man. The Australian record-holder for highest score in Tests and One Day Internationals,...

It is ironic that New Zealand, first country to give women the vote, and a nation of avid sports fans, has never celebrated the achievements of its 'Golden Girls', those dedicated and talented women who achieved the pinnacle of sporting success - an Olympic Gold medal. So far we have six - and their...

Jamie Whincup is the reigning Champion of V8 Supercars. At 27 years old he is already being compared to Peter Brock and will soon have overtaken Mark Skaife's record. This is Jamie's diary: a year, beginning with Bathurst 2009, when he aims for his third successive title and sets himself a challenge...

Few people understand cricket as well as Richie Benaud. A high-class attacking batsman and a masterful leg-break bowler, he captained Australia in 28 of the 63 Tests in which he played. After retiring as a player in 1964, Richie quickly became a successful TV commentator. No one else has found such ...

New Zealand has a worldwide reputation as a fly fisher's paradise. Renowned author and trout-fishing specialist John Kent has selected 20 of the very best lakes, covering both the North and South islands, and presents here, complete with stunning photography by David Hallett, a complete guide to New...

For a period of six years, Bond was one of the most feared bowlers in world cricket. The quickest New Zealander to reach 50 one-day international wickets, including a national best of 6 for 22 against Australia in the 2003 World Cup, his potential was only limited by his susceptibility to injury, ha...

Popular fishing writer John Eichelsheim spills the beans on how and where to catch he best examples of New Zealand's top 12 fish species. John draws on his own forty years of experience fishing around the country to tell personal stories of his own 'top catch' for each species, then provides biologi...

This book is the record of a four-wheel drive adventure through some of the most spectacular country to be found in the South Island, undertaken by leading photographers Chris Morton and Tony Bridge. Their objective was to portray something of the magic to be found off-road in the South Island backc...

When it comes to Australian sporting icons, Peter Brock sits at the top. After winning Bathurst by an unbelievable six laps in 1979, the 'King of the Mountain' made his way into our households and our hearts. Brock's colourful private life has triggered plenty of rumours but the truth has remained o...

Football has Pele, golf has Tiger Woods, basketball has Michael Jordan and, of course, boxing has Muhammad Ali. Rugby’s race for the tag is a little more complicated but the chances are the debate will be over if and when Dan Carter wins the Rugby World Cup for the All Blacks in 2011. Ever sin...

Whether you're a beginner trying to get started or an experienced surfer looking to take it to the next level, The Surfing Handbook gives you the tips you need to maximize your performance on the water, with guidance on training and conditioning, technique and style, safety and etiquette, and gear. ...

Spot X Gamebird Hunting New Zealand

Teams such as the Australian Cricket Team, FC Bayern Munich, the All Blacks and Williams Formula 1 have all experienced unparalleled success in their sports, maintained year after year even as individuals on the team come and go. In their search for the principles of excellence, the authors analysed...

Regarded by many as the greatest tennis player in the history of the sport, this authoritative biography charts the success of Roger Federer, drawing from exclusive interviews with Federer and his family as well as the author's extensive experience covering the international tennis circuit. Comprehe...

Introducing a new approach to specialized groundwork for horse training, this guide provides more than two dozen exercises to help horses and their handlers find a reciprocal connection on the ground before the rider takes a position in the saddle. These exercises--done both standing still and in mo...

Sig Hansen has been a star of the Discovery Channel’s Deadliest Catch from the pilot to the present. Seen in over 150 countries, the show attracts more than 49 million viewers per season, making it one of the most successful series in the history of cable TV. With its daredevil camera work, un...

Moir's Guide South Book was first published in 1925 as Moir's Guide Book and is recognised as the definitive, classic guide to the tramping and hunting areas of Fiordland and the Eyre, Snowdon and Takitimu Mountains. This completely revised seventh edition describes every known track and route in th...

Off the Beaten Track is a tantalising guide to 20 multi-day walks across New Zealand farmland, through forest sanctuaries and along stretches of coastline--from the kauri-fringed bays of Great Barrier Island to the alpine tarns of Southland. While not all walks featured are over private land, wha...

Everyone knows running is good for you. But whether it's once around the block once a week, more serious preparation for a charity 10-kilometre race or half-marathon, or dedicated training over a period of months for a full marathon, it helps if you know what it is you're trying to achieve, and how ...

The definitive guide on how to prepare for any crisis--from global financial collapse to a pandemic It would only take one unthinkable event to disrupt our way of life. If there is a terrorist attack, a global pandemic, or sharp currency devaluation--you may be forced to fend for yourself in ways y...

After three years in retirement following his record-setting 7th Tour de France win -- which he accomplished after successfully battling the testicular cancer that almost killed him -- Lance Armstrong announced to the world on September 24, 2008 at the Clinton Global Initiative in New York City, tha...

New Zealanders love travelling around their beautiful country and part of that experience encompasses the time-honoured ritual of pitching a tent in the great outdoors. Happy campers Sarah Bennett and Lee Slater have travelled the length and the breadth of the country to inspire you to get out o...

Lonely Planet knows the Patagonian Andes This vast, varied region is home to some of the world's great treks, with trails that take you through pristine forests to the rims of glaciers, under granite monoliths and over rickety suspension bridges, well beyond the crowds. Our expert author has chosen ...

This memoir recounts the last few years of Sir Richard Hadlee's cricketing career before describing the tumultuous period in his life that followed his retirement. He describes the way in which his life, once so successful and full of high achievement, was suddenly shattered as he experienced a debi...

With more than 50 test matches at fullback under his belt, Mils Muliaina is the most capped All Blacks No.15 of all time. Muliaina combines pace and a dangerous counterattacking ability with dependability and strong positional play at the back for New Zealand. He also has the speed and rugby nous to...

Wondering why you should purchase this book when there are other titles on the shelves written by much higher-caliber fighters? Well, Forrest Griffin is not as good-looking as those guys. He's not as smart as them. He's also not as athletically endowed. And let's face it, neither are you. Those othe...

Few know New Zealand's backcountry and byways, and the hunters who often inhabit them, as well as Connor McKenzie. Throughout his 50-plus years of hunting high-jinks, misadventures and 'success stories', he has amassed all sorts of yarns - always worth the telling, usually hard-case and, sometimes, ...

 Mike Pigneguy has always been involved with boats and ships, and with his partner Dee, they owned and operated the 96ft 'Te Aroha' out of Auckland for fifteen years, taking groups of around 20 passengers on 3 and 5 day natural history cruises around New Zealand's wonderful Northland Coast. ...

A handy waterproof quick reference guide to 15 fishing knots. The spiral bound pocket-sized guide has explanations of when to use each knot and step-by-step diagrams of how to tie them. Included are the Bimini Twist, Yukatan and Lefties Loops with application to soft bait fishing and the other knots...

In golf, as in law, ignorance is no excuse. Inadvertently lifting a ball without permission, or removing a certain type of obstruction, will lead to penalty strokes and possibly mean the difference between victory and defeat. The rules of golf, however, have been formulated by the game's governing b...

Coach Joe Friel has equipped thousands of triathletes for success in the sport. This new edition of his best-selling book includes all of the latest advances in training and technology. "The Triathlete's Training Bible" is the most comprehensive reference available to triathletes, and it s...

Fully revised edition with Bird's Eye maps throughout. This book collects together the best two to three day tramping trips in the South Island. Recognising that most of our tramping has to be fitted into weekends, photographer and writer Nick Groves has selected a range of trips that allow plent...

Day walks are one of the most popular recreational activities in New Zealand, enjoyed by both New Zealanders and overseas visitors alike. In 2006 nearly half a million tourists completed either a half-day bush walk or a full day of trekking or tramping. This is not surprising given New Zealand hosts...