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Biography: sport

Paperback. .
Publisher
Biteback Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849547390
ISBN
9781849547390
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.76

Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 135 x 18. Weight in Grams: 227.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780061691386
ISBN
9780061691386
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 19.68

Hardback. This book follows the lives and careers of two Jewish boxers, Max Baer and Barney Ross. Fighting in the 1920s and 1930s when anti-Semitism was rampant, American Jews found symbols of strength and courage in these two world champions. This book provides a vivid picture of Baer and Ross as they fought opponents in the ring and prejudice outside it. Num Pages: 224 pages, 10 black & white halftones, 2 tables. BIC Classification: 3JJG; BGS; HBT; WSTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 163 x 237 x 24. Weight in Grams: 484.
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781442269323
ISBN
9781442269323
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 61.90

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
WW Norton & Co
Number of pages
302
Condition
New
SKU
V9780393339970
ISBN
9780393339970
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 17.67

Paperback. Num Pages: 208 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSZC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 210 x 12. Weight in Grams: 294.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Beaufort Books
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780825306785
ISBN
9780825306785
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 14.58

Paperback. Even by the standards of a sport that requires enormous stamina and capacity for suffering, Jens Voigt is in a class on his own. Beloved by cycling fans for his madcap one-man breakaways as much as his sense of humour and quotable catchphrases, Jens is one of the most popular personalities in cycling. This book tells his story. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSBT; WSQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Publisher
Ebury Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781785031755
ISBN
9781785031755
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.84

Paperback. A biography of legendary baseball player Ed Delahanty (1867-1903). This book examines the life and career of the first "King of Swatsville," including the enigma surrounding his tragic and untimely death. Through Delahanty's story, it traces the evolving character of major league baseball and its effect on the lives and ambitions of its athletes. Num Pages: 400 pages, illustrated: 23 halftones. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 29. Weight in Grams: 630.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
University of Notre Dame Press
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780268022914
ISBN
9780268022914
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.43

Paperback. When Jerry Moffatt burst onto the scene as a brash 17-year-old, rock climbing had never seen anyone like him before. Fiercely ambitious, even as a boy Moffatt was focussed on one thing: being the best in the world. This title tells the story of his meteoric rise to stardom, and how he overcame injury to stay at the top. Num Pages: 256 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 434.
Publisher
Vertebrate Graphics Ltd United Kingdom
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906148195
ISBN
9781906148195
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.58

Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 193 x 129 x 18. Weight in Grams: 226.
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781444768633
ISBN
9781444768633
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.48

Paperback. Num Pages: 304 pages, 8pp Colour Photo Insert. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 161 x 18. Weight in Grams: 241.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Random House USA Inc United States
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780345523266
ISBN
9780345523266
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 17.19

Hardcover. This set of three volumes, written by a famous big game hunter, relates his adventures in India and Africa. Corbett depicts the savage beauty of Kenya's wildlife as well as his encounters with the villages of the Kumaon Hills, and the customs and lifestyles of the people there. Num Pages: 426 pages, line drawings, map. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 1H; BGS; WSXH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 148 x 25. Weight in Grams: 548.
Publisher
OUP India India
Number of pages
426
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1992
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780195629682
ISBN
9780195629682
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 12.58

Paperback. This is the best known of Corbett's books, and contains ten fascinating stories of tracking and shooting man-eaters in the Indian Himalaya during the early years of this century. Series: Oxford India Paperbacks. Num Pages: 228 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1FKA; BGS; WSXH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 212 x 140 x 6. Weight in Grams: 274.
Publisher
OUP India India
Number of pages
228
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1993
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780195622553
ISBN
9780195622553
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.39

Paperback. Lawrie Reilly is one of Hibernian and Scotland's greatest ever players. As a key member of Hibs' legendary Famous Five forward line, he played a prominent part in the most successful period in the club's history. This title tells the story of his life. Num Pages: 272 pages, 8 pp. plate section. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 139 x 197 x 21. Weight in Grams: 288. 272 pages, 8 pp. plate section. Lawrie Reilly is one of Hibernian and Scotland's greatest ever players. As a key member of Hibs' legendary Famous Five forward line, he played a prominent part in the most successful period in the club's history. This title tells the story of his life. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1DBKS; BGSA; WSJA. Dimension: 139 x 197 x 21. Weight: 292.
Publisher
Black & White Publishing
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845023478
ISBN
9781845023478
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.12

Paperback. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSPM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 260 x 225 x 22. Weight in Grams: 620.
Publisher
Veloce Publishing Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
New
Condition
New
SKU
V9781787110441
ISBN
9781787110441
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.31

Paperback. A pocket biography of George Best Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750981224
ISBN
9780750981224
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.37

Paperback. A rip-roaring, life-enhancing, hilarious memoir from a football cult hero; very much in the same vein as recent bestsellers from Paul Merson and Jeff Stelling. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 197 x 24. Weight in Grams: 210.
Publisher
Headline Publishing Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780755365524
ISBN
9780755365524
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.92

Hardback. Packed with incident and anecdotes, usually funny - but occasionally sad - this is the true story of Jimmy Case, a true football legend. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 167 x 26. Weight in Grams: 506.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
John Blake Publishing Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
9781782199946
ISBN
9781782199946
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 22.99
€ 16.46

Paperback. The author took the tennis world by storm like no player in the history of the game. A shaggy-haired working-class kid from the wrong side of the tracks, he was prepared to battle for every point, to shout and scream until he was heard, and he didn't care whom he upset in doing so. He was brash, he was a brat. This title tells his story. Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJR2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 29. Weight in Grams: 328.
Publisher
Corgi
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780552166416
ISBN
9780552166416
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.33

Paperback. Robin Smith was one of the most legendary climbers ever to have tackled a mountain. This book draws on contributions from people who knew this charismatic and complex young man, as well as diary extracts from Smith himself. Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS; WSZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 131 x 29. Weight in Grams: 488.
Publisher
Canongate Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
372
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
New ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9781841958316
ISBN
9781841958316
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.48

Paperback. Full of great stories, this is the candid, humorous and sharp autobiography of England football legend Jimmy Greaves. Num Pages: 576 pages, Section: 16, b/w. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 178 x 108 x 35. Weight in Grams: 310.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Number of pages
576
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780751534450
ISBN
9780751534450
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.33

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