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Biography: sport

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Biography: sport

Paperback. John McEnroe, at both his best and worst, defined a generation. His quest for perfection, combined with his unstable temper, dramatized the 1980s. Here, the author tries to understand what is was to be McEnroe during this period, drawing parallels between top sports heroes and how we measure our own lives. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJR2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 107 x 10. Weight in Grams: 86.
Publisher
Vintage United Kingdom
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780224069625
ISBN
9780224069625
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.24

Paperback. Originally published in 1979, this book is a standard work on the evolution of rigging, mast-making and sali-making. It is a comprehensive study on the subject. It was compiled over some ten years, from information obtained from contemporary manuscripts, books and models. Num Pages: 544 pages, 22 pages of pictures. BIC Classification: BGS; WSTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 141 x 38. Weight in Grams: 544. His Life and Times. 544 pages, 22 pages of pictures. Originally published in 1979, this book is a standard work on the evolution of rigging, mast-making and sali-making. It is a comprehensive study on the subject. It was compiled over some ten years, from information obtained from contemporary manuscripts, books and models. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BGS; WSTB. Dimension: 199 x 141 x 38. Weight: 544.
Publisher
Anova Books
Number of pages
544
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781907554803
ISBN
9781907554803
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 12.88

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780593064597
ISBN
9780593064597
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 29.91

hardcover. In this warmly personal autobiography, Thady Ryan introduces his ancestors-who's who of Ireland's greatest families-and recounts his own sporting life. Series: The Derrydale Press Foxhunters' Library. Num Pages: 300 pages, 16. BIC Classification: BGS; WSNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 261 x 185 x 27. Weight in Grams: 871.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Derrydale Press United States
Edition
Illustrated
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
SKU
V9781586670962
ISBN
9781586670962
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 68.90
€ 61.31

Paperback. The definitive career autobiography of Terry Venables, the most successful living England manager Num Pages: 432 pages, 16pp photographs. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 198 x 30. Weight in Grams: 328.
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781471129933
ISBN
9781471129933
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.45

Paperback. Teddy captured the Adirondack Golden Gloves title at 139 pounds in 1976. Forced out of competition because of injury, he turned his talents to training fighters, including Mike Tyson and Barry McGuigan. He has also employed his talents in appearing in films and choreographing fight scenes for a television series. This memoir presents his story. Num Pages: 304 pages, 8-pages of black and white photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJP; BGS; WSTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 136 x 19. Weight in Grams: 248.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780060542412
ISBN
9780060542412
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.70

Hardcover.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Thomas Nelson
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781595555748
ISBN
9781595555748
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 23.03

Paperback. When Franck Sauzee signed for Hibernian Football Club in February 1999, he already enjoyed legendary status in European footballing circles. Alex McLeish's feat of persuading the Gallic Great to sign for Hibs was the club's biggest coup since the signing of George Best. This title presents his portrait. Num Pages: 288 pages, 8 pp colour plates. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 132 x 18. Weight in Grams: 218. When Le God Graced Easter. 288 pages, 8 pp colour plates. When Franck Sauzee signed for Hibernian Football Club in February 1999, he already enjoyed legendary status in European footballing circles. Alex McLeish's feat of persuading the Gallic Great to sign for Hibs was the club's biggest coup since the signing of George Best. This title presents his portrait. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BGS; WSJA. Dimension: 199 x 132 x 18. Weight: 218.
Publisher
B&W Publishing
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845024376
ISBN
9781845024376
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.14

Hardback. Double Speedway World Champion and former captain of the Great British speedway team, Tai Woffinden is one of the sport's biggest stars. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSPM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 153. .
Publisher
John Blake Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2019
Condition
New
SKU
V9781786062789
ISBN
9781786062789
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.65

Paperback. A wonderfully honest and beautifully-written memoir from one of the most intriguing football managers of the last 25 years. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations (black and white, and colour). BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 25. Weight in Grams: 288.
Publisher
Headline Publishing Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472211491
ISBN
9781472211491
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.00

Hardcover. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; VFJB; WSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 162 x 28. Weight in Grams: 458.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Dey Street Books
Condition
New
SKU
V9780062346223
ISBN
9780062346223
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 24.07

Paperback. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; VFJB; WSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 205 x 135 x 28. Weight in Grams: 238.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780062346209
ISBN
9780062346209
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 18.58

Paperback. Sugar Ray Leonard was one of the greatest boxers ever. An artist and a showman he was always willing to take the difficult fight: his gruelling encounters with Roberto Duran, Thomas Hearns and Marvin Hagler have become legendary. Ray's autobiography takes you into the ring - with the mind games, brutality and euphroia. Num Pages: 320 pages, ports. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 127 x 21. Weight in Grams: 242.
Publisher
Ebury Publishing
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780091946814
ISBN
9780091946814
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 16.54

Paperback. The remarkable story of Patrick O'Connell, the former Ireland and Manchester United captain who saved Barcelona from extinction died destitute in London, where he lies in an unmarked grave. Num Pages: 232 pages, 30. BIC Classification: 1DSE; 3JJG; BGS; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 159 x 236 x 19. Weight in Grams: 362.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445654683
ISBN
9781445654683
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 19.32

Paperback. In July 2009, Jim Stynes was diagnosed with cancer and given less than a year to live. The diagnosis caught him by surprise - and he didn't have time for illness: he was director of a foundation for young people, president of Melbourne Football Club, father of two primary school-aged kids, husband of Sam. This title tells his story. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 132 x 23. Weight in Grams: 274. 8vo. Illustrated First edition in paperback.The Gaelic Athletic Association is an Irish sporting and cultural organisation.It promotes traditional Irish sports including hurling, gaelic football , camogie and handball
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Penguin
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KEX0307767
ISBN
9780241966785
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 10.00

Paperback. The long-awaited autobiography of Stuart Pearce, one of the most popular and charismatic hard men of football Num Pages: 448 pages, 24 pp colour photographs. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 117 x 178 x 28. Weight in Grams: 280.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Headline Publishing Group
Edition
New edition
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
SKU
V9780747264828
ISBN
9780747264828
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.88

Hardback. A biography of one of the greatest sports columnist who ever lived. Num Pages: 312 pages, 16 B chronology; bibliography; index. BIC Classification: BGS; KNTJ; WS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 162 x 26. Weight in Grams: 580.
Publisher
Potomac Books Inc United States
Number of pages
312
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781597978545
ISBN
9781597978545
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 27.09

Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages, 16 Page Colour Photo Insert and 18 Black and White Photos Throughout. BIC Classification: APT; BGS; WSXH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 133 x 15. Weight in Grams: 220.
Publisher
Spiegel & Grau
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780385529822
ISBN
9780385529822
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.79

Paperback. 'Steve is a British sport icon. He is an inspiration to a whole generation of future sporting stars.' Lewis Hamilton Num Pages: 320 pages, 16pp colour photos. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSSN7. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 134 x 24. Weight in Grams: 234.
Publisher
Headline Book Publishing
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780755319657
ISBN
9780755319657
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.43

Hardback. Num Pages: 312 pages, 12 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 163 x 26. Weight in Grams: 585.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Taylor Trade Publishing United States
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9781589796607
ISBN
9781589796607
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 24.34

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