New Sports Books

When England cricket captain Tony Greig announced that he intended to make the West Indies "grovel", he lit a fire that burned as intensely as the sunshine of Britain's long hot summer of 1976. Spurred on by what they saw as a deeply offensive remark by a white South African, Clive Lloyd's touring t...

Over the last several decades, one of the most frustrating problems facing bowlers who are looking to get better at the sport has been the lack of a simple, universally accepted system that works for everyone. Enter Mark Baker and his revolutionary approach to coaching -- an approach that has made h...

This is your guide to the principles and the science behind the art. John A Douvillier takes you beyond the traditional movements of the classical Wing Chun forms, to the concepts that make the tools and techniques of the forms work. Knowing why you do what you do is essential in combat. The book in...

It is no secret that speed, stamina, jumping ability, and athletic prowess depend on the horse's physical ability to perform. However, the world has seen many 'great' athletic bodies, human and horse, fail to reach their true potential, while others, perhaps thought to be less great in form and func...

Developing the Art of Equine Communication will be of benefit to all equine owners, novice and seasoned riders alike. The author's easy-to-read style is extraordinarily informative and entertaining. Anderson has spent a lifetime studying, researching, practicing, and proving what he has written. The...

Some of hockey's fiercest and most passionate players and fans can be found among Canada's First Nations populations, including NHL greats Jordin Tootoo, Jonathan Cheechoo, and Gino Odjick. At first glance the importance of hockey to the country's Aboriginal peoples may seem to indicate assimilation...

Harvard graduate Jeremy Lin is the New York Knicks' and NBA's newest star. He's also the league's first American-born player of Taiwanese descent. JEREMY LIN chronicles Lin's basketball career from high school to the pros with particular emphasis on the media explosion surrounding his success, and e...

The Athletic Crusade is the first book to systematically analyze the role of sports in the expansion of U.S. empire from the 1890s through World War II. Gerald R. Gems details how white, Anglo-Saxon Protestant males set the standard for inclusion within American society, transferred that standard to...

This is a complete guide to the art of Capoeira. Author, capoeira instructor and professional artist Dimitris Papadopoulos has created an in-depth study of the techniques and skills of Capoeira, illustrated by over 4000 individual sketches of more than 500 movements. The book begins with a complete ...

The evolution of the human species has always been closely tied to the relationship between biology and culture, and the human condition is rooted in this fascinating intersection. Sport, games, and competition serve as a nexus for humanity's innate fixation on movement and social activity, and thes...

This is a humourous and touching account of an Everton fans unexpected move abroad. It is loaded with adventure and surprise, a true journey of self-discovery. Football fans passionate about their team will relate to the intense need to 'get the result' no matter where they are in the world. On Frid...

In 2010, Tristan Miller ran 52 marathons in 52 weeks, in 47 countries, across seven continents. Why on earth would anyone do that, you may ask. First of all, he wanted to see if he could. Secondly, he'd lost his well-paid IT job and took the opportunity to follow his dream, in a now-or-never kind of...

"When the going gets tough, stillpower--not willpower--is the best response." In this revolutionary yet simple paradigm for performance, you will find the zone from within, achieve excellence with ease, and seek clarity of mind to succeed on and off the field.In "Stillpower," Garret Kramer reveals t...

Colin Shindler was dealt a cruel hand by Fate when he became a passionate Manchester City supporter. In this brilliant sporting autobiography he recalls the great characters of his youth, like his eccentric Uncle Laurence, as well as his professional heroes. Threaded through these sporting events is...

Since its inception in 1992, The Mariner s Book of Days has been hailed as the best, most entertaining nautical desk diary and calendar to see print. It is also a valuable reference in its own right; each annual edition completely different from its predecessor has become a collector s item. On each...

In 1996 Danish cycling legend Bjarne Riis won the Tour de France. Eleven years later he called a press conference and confessed to taking performance-enhancing drugs in order to achieve the ultimate cycling triumph. In Riis, his sensational autobiography - already an acclaimed bestseller in Denma...

With the thoughts of Sir Alex Ferguson, Zinedine Zidane, Didier Drogba, Tim Cahill and many others! A highly unusual and thought-provoking book by France and Tottenham Hotspur football star Louis Saha. Personally written by Saha without the assistance of a ghostwriter, rather than a straight autob...

This collection of more than 300 graphic biographies (bio-illustrations) of baseball players is a throwback to the illustrated biographies/cartoons seen regularly in newspaper sports sections of the 1930s to 50s. All manner of ballplayers are included from the Hall of Famers (the Legends), to the ev...

When disaster strikes, time is of the essence. The people who survive are those who know what to do . . . they have their earthquake kits packed, their travel essentials saved, their family prepared, and their cars gassed up and ready to go. Everyone wants to believe that they are that person--the o...

It's a scandal that began in a place called Happy Valley. But it's not as happy as it once was, as the child-sex-abuse charges against a longtime coach have rocked America and Division 1 college sports. The shocking stories started to pour out after the November 6, 2011, arrest of Jerry Sandusky, a...

For a hundred years most supporters watched football from terraces, a culture that was an integral part of the game. By the 1980s though, neglected stadia, hooliganism and a lack of concern for safety meant that football had to change, and after 96 Liverpool fans tragically died at Hillsborough, Lor...

Beginning readers follow along as one family experiences the fun and excitement of a trip to the ballparkfrom the first bite of a hot dog to the last home run. This fictionalized approach to a common childhood experience helps young readers find enjoyment on each page while strengthening vocabulary ...

Beginning readers follow along as one family experiences the fun and excitement of a trip to the ballparkfrom the first bite of a hot dog to the last home run. This fictionalized approach to a common childhood experience helps young readers find enjoyment on each page while strengthening vocabulary ...

The Cleveland Way is one of England's oldest and best-loved National Trails. It runs for 110 miles (177 km) around the North York Moors National Park, starting inland at Helmsley, offering panoramic views over the vales of York and Mowbray and from the Cleveland Hills. After reaching the coast at Sa...

For two weeks in August 1936, Nazi Germany achieved an astonishing propaganda coup when it staged the Olympic Games in Berlin. Hiding their anti-semitism and plans for territorial expansion, the Nazis exploited the Olympic ideal, dazzling visiting spectators and journalists alike with an image of a ...

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This title comes from a racing master, it provides all the knowledge you need to make your boat go faster and safer in any condition. In "Performance Sailing and Racing", Steve Colgate explains how to improve your sailing and push your boat to higher but safer speeds. He shows you how get your boat ...

An easy-reference guide for you to learn the p's and q's of the green Written by a veteran golf writer, Golf Rules & Etiquette Simplified is the on-the-go guide to making sense of the rules and etiquette of the great game of golf. Small enough to fit in any golf bag, this handy book offers helpful i...

The most beloved golf book of all time, "Harvey Penick's Little Red Book "has become required reading for all players and fans of the game, from beginners to seasoned pros. The legendary Harvey Penick, whom "Sports Illustrated "called the "Socrates of the golf world," began his golfing career as a c...

Published originally in 1895, this classic by Frances Willard, the founder of the WCTU and well-known suffragette, gives insight into both the profound impact of the bicycle at the turn of the century and the new freedom it gave to women in America.

Colin Shelbourn has devised 25 superb routes alongside, above and in some cases, even through water. They range from short stroIls to a 16 hour-110 mile circular walk around Derwent Water.

A father and son climb Mount Kilimanjaro. On the journey to the roof of Africa they traverse the treacherous terrain of fatherhood, divorce, dark secrets and old grudges, and forge an authentic adult relationship. The high-altitude trek takes them through some of the weirdest landscapes on the plane...

More and more of us are turning to cycling, whether as an inexpensive, healthy and environmentally friendly means of getting to work or school, or as a way of exploring Britain's towns, cities and countryside. More than 75% of UK residents live within two miles of the National Cycle Network, and a c...

More and more of us are turning to cycling, whether as an inexpensive, healthy and environmentally friendly means of getting to work or school, or as a way of exploring Britain's towns, cities and countryside. More than 75% of UK residents live within two miles of the National Cycle Network, and a c...

More and more of us are turning to cycling, whether as an inexpensive, healthy and environmentally friendly means of getting to work or school, or as a way of exploring Britain's towns, cities and countryside. More than 75% of UK residents live within two miles of the National Cycle Network, and a c...

More and more of us are turning to cycling, whether as an inexpensive, healthy and environmentally friendly means of getting to work or school, or as a way of exploring Britain's towns, cities and countryside. More than 75% of UK residents live within two miles of the National Cycle Network, and a c...

More and more of us are turning to cycling, whether as an inexpensive, healthy and environmentally friendly means of getting to work or school, or as a way of exploring Britain's towns, cities and countryside. More than 75% of UK residents live within two miles of the National Cycle Network, and a c...

More and more of us are turning to cycling, whether as an inexpensive, healthy and environmentally friendly means of getting to work or school, or as a way of exploring Britain's towns, cities and countryside. More than 75% of UK residents live within two miles of the National Cycle Network, and a c...