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Paperback. In August 2015 Guy Martin crashed out of the lead of an Ulster Grand Prix superbike race held on the world's fastest racetrack. He had surgery to bolt his broken spine and hand back together. But he wasn't about to take it easy.. In this book, Britain's favourite daredevil shows how he fills his time when road racing is taken out of the equation. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSPM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 126 x 21. Weight in Grams: 253.
Publisher
Virgin Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780753545324
ISBN
9780753545324
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.95

Paperback. As Guy Martin's grandfather Voldemars frequently reminded him,'When you dead, you dead.' So, before it's all over, Guy Martin is making the most of the time he's got. This book deals with his life and work. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSPM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 126 x 21. Weight in Grams: 258.
Publisher
Virgin Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780753556672
ISBN
9780753556672
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.00

Paperback. Renowned for a loveable if scattergun personality, Guy Martin is a down-to-earth hero, a modern-day celebrity motivated not by wealth and fame, but by his love of his bikes and trucks. This portrait charts his eventful life in pictures and recounts Guy's career in front and away from the spotlight. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; WSPM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Welbeck Publishing Group
Condition
New
SKU
KTG0018895
ISBN
9781780979557
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 4.99

Paperback. Guy Martin, international road-racing legend, maverick star of the Isle of Man TT, truck mechanic and TV presenter, lives on the edge, addicted to speed, thoroughly exhilarated by danger. This autobiography is an intense and dramatic ride. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSPM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 127 x 198 x 34. Weight in Grams: 264.
Publisher
Virgin Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
9780753555033
ISBN
9780753555033
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 10.10

Paperback. Num Pages: 136 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; WSBM; WSBT; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 152 x 231 x 9. Weight in Grams: 208.
Publisher
Prime Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9789896553036
ISBN
9789896553036
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.69

Hardcover. Num Pages: 327 pages. Dimension: 239 x 171 x 24. Weight in Grams: 476.
Publisher
Empire Publications Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
262
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781901746976
ISBN
9781901746976
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.94

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
€ 13.39

Hardback. Just weeks after Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers, Larry Doby joined Robinson in breaking the colour barrier in the Major Leagues. Why is Doby largely forgotten as a central figure in baseball's integration? Greatness in the Shadows brings Doby's story to life and shares his achievements and firsts with a new generation. Num Pages: 336 pages, 23 photographs, 3 tables. BIC Classification: BGS; JFSL3; WSJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 28. Weight in Grams: 649.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803285521
ISBN
9780803285521
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 32.97

Paperback. From fearsome striker to the most respected football commentator in the country, this is the story of a footballing legend Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 177 x 111 x 19. Weight in Grams: 166. Clean copy in good condition. Some shelf wear.
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
Pan
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
New Ed
SKU
KRF0009008
ISBN
9780330431996
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. From fearsome striker to the most respected football commentator in the country, this is the story of a footballing legend Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 177 x 111 x 19. Weight in Grams: 166. A good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Pan
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
New Ed
SKU
KLJ0020039
ISBN
9780330431996
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. The inside story of the flamboyant Graeme Swann - the best spinner in world cricket. Num Pages: 448 pages, 2 colour plate sections integrated onto text paper. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 129 x 29. Weight in Grams: 326.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton United Kingdom
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
432
Condition
New
SKU
V9781444727401
ISBN
9781444727401
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.39

Hardcover. Num Pages: 288 pages, Line drawings 1 8-page 4/c photo insert. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 240 x 30. Weight in Grams: 518.
Publisher
Crown Archetype
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804138901
ISBN
9780804138901
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 24.57

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. Gordon Smith won the league with Hibernian on three separate occasions during an eighteen-year-long glittering career with the club. With Heart of Midlothian he won another league medal as well as a League Cup medal, followed by yet another championship medal with Dundee. This title recounts the life of legendary footballer Gordon Smith. Num Pages: 288 pages, 8 pp colour plates. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 127 x 197 x 23. Weight in Grams: 298. 288 pages, 8 pp colour plates. Gordon Smith won the league with Hibernian on three separate occasions during an eighteen-year-long glittering career with the club. With Heart of Midlothian he won another league medal as well as a League Cup medal, followed by yet another championship medal with Dundee. This title recounts the life of legendary footballer Gordon Smith. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BGS; WSJA. Dimension: 127 x 197 x 23. Weight: 298.
Publisher
Black & White Publishing
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845024390
ISBN
9781845024390
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.14

Paperback. Revealing what made him the top man, this book includes the author's thoughts and his memories of the classic years for football fans. With familiar faces presenting their comments, it shows just what it is that makes Bill Gardner unique among the toughest and the greatest of them all. Num Pages: 288 pages, 1x8 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 18. Weight in Grams: 198. 288 pages, 1x8 b&w illustrations. Revealing what made him the top man, this book includes the author's thoughts and his memories of the classic years for football fans. With familiar faces presenting their comments, it shows just what it is that makes Bill Gardner unique among the toughest and the greatest of them all. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Dimension: 197 x 129 x 18. Weight: 200.
Publisher
John Blake
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
New edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781844542611
ISBN
9781844542611
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.87

Hardcover. Num Pages: 352 pages, photos. BIC Classification: 1DBR; BGSA; WSBX; WSTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 241 x 28. Weight in Grams: 672.
Publisher
Empire Publications Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781909360457
ISBN
9781909360457
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 18.20

Paperback. The inspirational autobiography from Asia's first dinghy sailing gold medallist. A full-time athlete at 10 years old, Lijia was taken away from her parents and enrolled on the gruelling Chinese training regime. A rare insight into a world of relentless training and unquestioning compliance, this is the story of a young woman's will to succeed. Num Pages: 208 pages, 29 colour photos. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSSN3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 197 x 19. Weight in Grams: 208.
Publisher
Fernhurst Books Limited
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781909911475
ISBN
9781909911475
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.72

Paperback. The biography of one of West Ham United's greatest ever players and the history of the club during his time in claret and blue. During those dozen years, Len Goulden became an England star. In May 1938, he scored the final goal in the defeat of Germany; the game became infamous due to players being obliged to give a Nazi salute prior to kick off. Num Pages: 176 pages, 43 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; BGS; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 302.
Publisher
Fonthill Media
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781555699
ISBN
9781781555699
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.15

Paperback. 'Elite athletes aren't born. They're made.' Michael Johnson From a living icon of the Olympic Games - as both an athlete and now as a BBC broadcaster - Gold Rush is a compelling analysis of the fascinating combination of psychological and personal qualities, as well as internal and external factors, that go to create an Olympic champion. Num Pages: 320 pages, (1x8pp plates). BIC Classification: BGSA; WSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 126 x 24. Weight in Grams: 280.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780007411931
ISBN
9780007411931
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.63

Paperback. A prodigal Tar Heel legend returns. Num Pages: 280 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 26.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9781592287840
ISBN
9781592287840
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 13.75

Paperback. Eric Ashton was the epitome of a rugby league hero. Here, in the third in a series of republished 'Rugby League classics', his story is retold, accompanied this time by a new introduction from BBC commentator Ray French. Series: Rugby League Classics. Num Pages: 212 pages, black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJF2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 139 x 17. Weight in Grams: 314.
Publisher
Scratching Shed Publishing Ltd
Number of pages
212
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780956007544
ISBN
9780956007544
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.96

Paperback. Gilles Villeneuve became a legend in his own lifetime: a driver whose skill and daring personified the ideals of Grand Prix racing. With his flamboyantly aggressive driving style and his distinctive scarlet Ferrari, he captured the imagination of a vast international audience. This is his story. Num Pages: 320 pages, 8ill. BIC Classification: BGS; WSPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 194 x 131 x 21. Weight in Grams: 230.
Publisher
Virgin Publishing
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Condition
New
SKU
V9780753507476
ISBN
9780753507476
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 16.53

Hardcover. In Formula 1 today, there are drivers who have won a great deal more, but Gilles Villeneuve cannot be evaluated by numbers alone - simply because there is no way of measuring the level of excitement that he brought to racing. This book relives the legend, with previously unpublished pictures and authoritative. Num Pages: 208 pages, 100+ colour & mono photographs. BIC Classification: AJC; BGS; WSPC1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 317 x 293 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1802.
Publisher
Giorgio Nada Editore
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Bilingual
Condition
New
SKU
V9788879116107
ISBN
9788879116107
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 40.73

Paperback. Ryan Giggs first played for Manchester United in the season before the Premiership began; back when Bryan Robson was still captain. He took possession of United's left wing and never loosened his grip. This title presents his portrait. Num Pages: 416 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col)., col. ports. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 28. Weight in Grams: 302.
Publisher
Penguin Group
Number of pages
416
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780241962107
ISBN
9780241962107
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.37

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