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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

Hardback. Follows Mary Decker and Zola Budd through their lives and careers, telling the story behind the controversy of their collision at the 1984 Olympics. Olympic Collision relives one of the most famous incidents in Olympic history, its legacy, and what has happened to both athletes since. Num Pages: 352 pages, 14 photographs. BIC Classification: BGS; WSBB; WSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 31. Weight in Grams: 694.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803290846
ISBN
9780803290846
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 27.91

Hardback. Num Pages: 320 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 161 x 26. Weight in Grams: 581.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
Publisher
Diamond Communications United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9781888698114
ISBN
9781888698114
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 24.31

Paperback. In Norton of Everest, Hugh Norton has written sensitively and knowledgably about his father's remarkable life as pioneering mountaineer, soldier, naturalist, artist and family man. As on Everest, the real story is not the death of the gallant, but the heroics of the quiet survivors like E.F. Norton. Num Pages: 204 pages, 1x 16pp colour plate. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1FKAH; 1FKN; BGH; BGS; WSZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 400.
Publisher
Vertebrate Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781910240922
ISBN
9781910240922
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.50

Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white halftones, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 162 x 230 x 35. Weight in Grams: 756.
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Triumph Books United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9781600789229
ISBN
9781600789229
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 26.76

Paperback. 'Gripping and inspiring - like the man himself!' Bear Grylls Num Pages: 256 pages, same plate section as HB - no LS help required. BIC Classification: BGSA; BTP; WSZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 128 x 198 x 19. Weight in Grams: 234.
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472113047
ISBN
9781472113047
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.04

Hardback. Num Pages: 224 pages, 10 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBWC; BGS; WSJS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 159 x 19. Weight in Grams: 481.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Taylor Trade Publishing United States
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781589798533
ISBN
9781589798533
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 22.28

Paperback. Tells the story of Calzaghe's extraordinary life, from his humble beginnings in his hometown of Newbridge, to his ascent to personal greatness, becoming the first super middleweight boxer to win the prized belt awarded by The Ring, the bible of boxing. Num Pages: 336 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: BGSA; WSTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 24. Weight in Grams: 272.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Arrow
Condition
New
SKU
9780099509356
ISBN
9780099509356
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 12.45

paperback. The explosive and compelling autobiography of Joey Barton, football's most intriguing personality, brought fully up to date Num Pages: 352 pages, 16pp colour plates. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
9781471147609
ISBN
9781471147609
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 10.27

Paperback. Fresh from his triumphant and extraordinary achievement at the Olympic Games in Beijing, Michael Phelps shows us the secrets to his remarkable success Num Pages: 16 pages, 16pp colour plates. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSSC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 132 x 17. Weight in Grams: 198.
Publisher
Simon & Schuster UK
Number of pages
16
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847396389
ISBN
9781847396389
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.73

Paperback. Ian Poulter is one of golf's most charismatic figures, with an appeal extending way beyond the sport's boundaries. Here he tells his inspirational story, from his early rejection as an Spurs youth player, right through to his match-winning contributions to successive European Ryder Cup triumphs. Num Pages: 336 pages, 2 x 8 page plate sections. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 23. Weight in Grams: 256.
Publisher
Quercus
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781782066910
ISBN
9781782066910
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.47

Paperback. The autobiography of West Indies fast-bowling legend turned Sky pundit, Michael Holding. Num Pages: 272 pages, 40. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 22. Weight in Grams: 226.
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781409121169
ISBN
9781409121169
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.09

Paperback. Born into poverty, Bernie Ecclestone has made himself a billionaire by developing the world's second most popular sport - Formula One racing. In this book, he reveal his secrets: the deals, the marriages, the disasters and the successes in Formula One racing, in Downing Street, in casinos, on yachts and in the air. Num Pages: 448 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: BGS; KJH; WSPC1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 29. Weight in Grams: 356.
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Number of pages
448
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780571269365
ISBN
9780571269365
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.16

Hardback. Based on dozens of interviews and covers such highlights of the legend's career as his 1978 induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, his 1964 performance in the Pro Bowl, and the remaining of the Packer practice grounds at Nitschke Field in 1997. Num Pages: 264 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 159 x 20. Weight in Grams: 481.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Taylor Trade Publishing United States
Number of pages
264
Condition
New
SKU
V9780878332717
ISBN
9780878332717
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.69

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

€ 24.99
€ 20.11

Hardback. Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSE; WSZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 254 x 20. Weight in Grams: 878.
Publisher
Bonnier Books Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781911274384
ISBN
9781911274384
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 16.26

Hardback. Num Pages: 384 pages, 22 photographs. BIC Classification: 1KBBNN; 3JMG; BGS; WSD; WSJM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 32. Weight in Grams: 825.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Number of pages
384
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803298927
ISBN
9780803298927
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 26.12

Paperback. Nanga Parbat Pilgrimage is a classic of mountaineering literature that has inspired thousands of climbers. In it, Buhl records his 1953 solo first ascent of Nanga Parbat - the ninth-highest mountain in the world, and the third 8,000-metre peak to be climbed, following Annapurna and Everest. It was one of the most incredible climbs ever made. Translator(s): Merrick, Hugh. Num Pages: 448 pages, black and white photographs. BIC Classification: 1FKAH; 1FKN; BGS; WSZG; WTLP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 20. Weight in Grams: 300.
Publisher
Vertebrate Graphics Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
448
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2020
Edition
New, 2020
Condition
New
SKU
V9781910240588
ISBN
9781910240588
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.50

Paperback. In his own words Jonny Wilkinson opens up about what it is like being a national icon and the world's most famous rugby player Num Pages: 256 pages, 16pp colour photos. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJF1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 132 x 27. Weight in Grams: 250.
Publisher
Headline Publishing Group
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
Revised edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780747242789
ISBN
9780747242789
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.39

Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130. .
Publisher
Pan Macmillan
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
9781509813926
ISBN
9781509813926
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.58

Paperback. As the only player ever to have scored in a FA cup final, a league cup final, a UEFA cup final and a champion's league final, Steven Gerrard is an inspiration to fans and footballers alike. In this book, the captain of Liverpool and England - tells the story of the highs and lows of a twenty-year career at the top of English and world football. Num Pages: 496 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJ; 3JM; BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 32. Weight in Grams: 380.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Condition
New
SKU
9781405924412
ISBN
9781405924412
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.67

Paperback. As the only player ever to have scored in a FA cup final, a league cup final, a UEFA cup final and a champion's league final, Steven Gerrard is an inspiration to fans and footballers alike. In this book, the captain of Liverpool and England - tells the story of the highs and lows of a twenty-year career at the top of English and world football. Num Pages: 496 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJ; 3JM; BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 32. Weight in Grams: 380. Fine copy
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd
Condition
Used, Like New
SKU
KKD0006732
ISBN
9781405924412
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New

€ 11.99
€ 10.67

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

€ 70.64
€ 61.31

Paperback. The emotional behind-the-scenes story of a British sporting legend - fully updated to cover the 2010-11 season. Num Pages: 400 pages, 4 x 8pp plate sections. BIC Classification: 1DBKENL; BGSA; WSBT; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 532.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
Edition
Updated ed.
SKU
V9781444704204
ISBN
9781444704204
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.96

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