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Biography: sport

Paperback. The history of baseball is rife with colorful characters. But for sheer cantankerousness and will to win, very few have come close to Leo 'the Lip' Durocher. This work tells the story of his life in the game. It is baseball at its best, brimming with personality and the fights and feuds, triumphs and tricks that made Durocher such a success. Num Pages: 456 pages, 16 halftones. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 139 x 24. Weight in Grams: 526.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
456
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226173887
ISBN
9780226173887
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.94

Paperback. The astonishing feats of Sir Jack Hobbs continue to resonate more than a century after he first played Test cricket. During his long career that stretched from the age of W G Grace to the era of Don Bradman, he scored more first-class runs and centuries than any player. This book provides fresh insights into various aspects of his story. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 27. Weight in Grams: 324.
Publisher
Yellow Jersey Press
Number of pages
416
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780224083300
ISBN
9780224083300
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 17.11

Hardcover. Gordon Strachan is one of the most charismatic and entertaining characters in football and has represented Aberdeen, Manchester United and Leeds, before going into management with first Coventry and then Southampton. This is story of one of Scotland's finest footballing exports. Num Pages: 246 pages, 8pp b&w photographs. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 160. Weight in Grams: 540. Good clean copy in dustwrapper. DW with some minor shelf wear.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Virgin Pub
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
SKU
KTG0008414
ISBN
9781852272050
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

paperback. Everybody in the unlicensed fight game knows that only one man has the honour of being titled 'Guv'nor' - and that man is Lew 'Wild Thing' Yates. This book documents how Yates rose to the top of his bloody profession. Num Pages: 288 pages, 1 x 8pp b/w. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 17. Weight in Grams: 210.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Mainstream Publishing
Condition
New
SKU
9781845963521
ISBN
9781845963521
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.60

Paperback. Lewis Hamilton's explosive arrival on the Formula 1 scene has made front-page headlines. In My Story, for the first time Lewis opens up about his stunning debut season in grand prix racing, as well as his dad Anthony, his home life and his early years. The only book with the real story, as told by Lewis. Num Pages: 336 pages, 100 col plates (32pp), With index. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 26. Weight in Grams: 238.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9780007270064
ISBN
9780007270064
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.42

Paperback. The story of the England captain Lewis Moody - of the most successful rugby players in the history of the sport. Num Pages: 368 pages, 2 x colour plate sections. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJF1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 193 x 129 x 19. Weight in Grams: 274.
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton United Kingdom
Number of pages
368
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781444734362
ISBN
9781444734362
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.17

Paperback. Num Pages: 176 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSPM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 196 x 19. Weight in Grams: 190.
Publisher
Blackstaff Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780856409745
ISBN
9780856409745
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.28

Paperback. Kevin Heffernan was a giant amongst GAA men. A giant with a brilliant mind. An unforgiving giant. A giant who repeatedly warned everybody that he would not let his own mother get in the way of him winning one more game of football. Heffo was deeply admired and absolutely feared like no other. Num Pages: 384 pages, illustrations, some colour. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 153 x 29. Weight in Grams: 539. 8vo.Illustrated. Very good copy.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KEX0308829
ISBN
9781848271852
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 20.00

Paperback. Kevin Heffernan was a giant amongst GAA men. A giant with a brilliant mind who repeatedly warned everybody that he would not let his own mother get in the way of him winning one more game of football. This book tells the story of a boy with the biggest dreams, and a man who lived with triumphs and the greatest regrets. Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 31. Weight in Grams: 346. Very nice copy wiith minor shelf wear
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd Ireland
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of pages
480
SKU
KJE0002374
ISBN
9781848271869
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 8.99
€ 4.99

Paperback. Num Pages: 4 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: BGS; WSN; WSSN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 366.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1988
Publisher
Stackpole Books United States
Number of pages
4
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780811722537
ISBN
9780811722537
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 19.08

Paperback. The winner of three gold medals in track at the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome, Wilma Rudolph has been portrayed and remembered across a wide range of settings and sites over the past half-century. (Re)Presenting Wilma Rudolph explores the major episodes and sites of memory across the track legend's life and death. Series: Sports and Entertainment. Num Pages: 328 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJPG; 3JJPK; BGS; WSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 481.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Syracuse University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780815633846
ISBN
9780815633846
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 55.00

Paperback. .
Publisher
Aurum Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2018
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781315422
ISBN
9781781315422
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.97

Hardcover. Num Pages: 144 pages, 39 b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGS; WSJT. Category: (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 239 x 192 x 15. Weight in Grams: 480.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Tidewater Pub
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9780870334948
ISBN
9780870334948
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 17.71

Paperback. In 1977, Rubenstein, an avid golfer, travelled to Dornoch in the Highlands. He sought to uncover an authentic sense of self and turned to a place where golf was purest. The experience had a profound effect on him. Twenty-three years later, in 2000, he returned to Dornoch to spend an entire summer. Num Pages: 256 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKSH; BGS; WSJG; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 136 x 16. Weight in Grams: 190.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Mainstream Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9781840187052
ISBN
9781840187052
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.29

Paperback. Football has dominated Lou Macari's life. This autobiography tells of the glory days and the truth behind the scandals, and of the perils that threaten the game. Num Pages: 368 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 194 x 129 x 25. Weight in Grams: 280.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Corgi
Condition
New
SKU
9780552157438
ISBN
9780552157438
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.34

Hardcover. From the author of the bestselling Messi and Ronaldo, a revealing and very readable biography of the Manchester City manager. Num Pages: 352 pages, 8-page b/w photo section. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 160 x 33. Weight in Grams: 615.
Publisher
Corinthian United Kingdom
Number of pages
352
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Edition
first
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906850449
ISBN
9781906850449
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 15.40

Paperback. Series: Dedalus Concept Books. 226 pages, 11 illustrations. Editor(s): Martin, Alex; Fletcher, Jerome. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BGS; WSE. Dimension: 199 x 127 x 14. Weight: 272.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Dedalus Limited
Edition
1st
Number of pages
226
Condition
New
SKU
V9781907650550
ISBN
9781907650550
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.15

Num Pages: 304 pages, colour plates. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 232 x 23. Weight in Grams: 538.
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Triumph Books United States
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9781600789601
ISBN
9781600789601
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 25.18

Paperback. The explosive autobiography from the brilliant and controversial footballer Luis Suarez. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 129 x 197 x 25. Weight in Grams: 222.
Publisher
Headline Publishing Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472224279
ISBN
9781472224279
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.52

Paperback. The first ever biography of slave turned bare-knuckle boxing legend Bill Richmond (1763-1829). Num Pages: 264 pages, 27. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JH; BGS; JFSL3; WSTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 157 x 22. Weight in Grams: 368.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445644899
ISBN
9781445644899
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.82

Hardcover. The incredible story of German goalkeeper Lutz Pfannenstiel - the most interesting footballer you've never heard of. A massive bestseller in Germany, this astonishing, fascinating and at times hilarious book relates a football career in which Lutz travelled the world, played for 23 teams on five continents and lived life to the absolute full. Translator(s): Rockey, Matthew. Num Pages: 272 pages, Colour plate section. BIC Classification: 1DFG; BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 444.
Publisher
Vision Sports Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781909534285
ISBN
9781909534285
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.25

Hardback. Num Pages: 304 pages, 14 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: BGS; WSBX; WSJG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781442261181
ISBN
9781442261181
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 63.95

Hardback. Hugh Casey was one of the most colorful members of the iconic Brooklyn Dodgers of the 1940s. He played with the likes of Jackie Robinson, Dixie Walker, Joe Medwick, and Pete Reiser, and along the way he helped redefine the role of the relief pitcher. This book covers Casey's life and career in great detail, the first to truly do so. Num Pages: 288 pages, 6 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJH; BGS; HBTB; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781442277595
ISBN
9781442277595
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.36

paperback. Alain Prost is France's only F1 world champion. Ayrton Senna is the mercurial kid from a privileged background in Sao Paolo. As the great rivals raced to victory, their relationship deteriorated badly, beginning with the breaking of a gentleman's agreement. This title provides us an account of one of the all-time classic sporting rivalries. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; WSPC1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 133 x 29. Weight in Grams: 294.
Publisher
Arrow
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099528098
ISBN
9780099528098
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.27

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