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Biography: sport

Paperback. As player, manager, and pundit, the author has seen it all in the world of rugby. Selected for three British & Irish Lions tours, he was famous for skippering the unbeaten side nicknamed 'Donal's Doughnuts', before taking charge of both Ireland and the Lions as manager. In this book, he tells stories from both on and off the pitch. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJF1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 129 x 197 x 21. Weight in Grams: 238.
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848272262
ISBN
9781848272262
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 19.45

Paperback. Generations are familiar with the haunting black and white television footage of Donald Campbell somersaulting to his death in his famous Bluebird boat on Coniston water in January, 1967. Num Pages: 528 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: BGS; WSSN1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 181 x 27. Weight in Grams: 372.
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
528
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780553815115
ISBN
9780553815115
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.53

Paperback. The untimely death of Dougal Haston in 1977 robbed climbing of one of its most charismatic, controversial and enigmatic figures. A man of extremes, who managed to combine a rock star's lifestyle with a career at the cutting edge of world mountaineering, Haston remains a cult figure whose deeds have inspired generations of climbers world-wide. Num Pages: 256 pages, 16pp b&w plates. BIC Classification: BGS; WSZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 142 x 217 x 15. Weight in Grams: 252.
Publisher
Canongate Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
248
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781841953403
ISBN
9781841953403
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.00
€ 15.39

Hardback. Num Pages: 216 pages, 25 B&W illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS; WSTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 236 x 26. Weight in Grams: 428.
Publisher
Sports Publishing LLC
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781613218983
ISBN
9781613218983
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 23.35

Paperback. Num Pages: 280 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; APB; BGS; JFFH1; WSR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140. Weight in Grams: 367.
Publisher
Citadel
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780806538280
ISBN
9780806538280
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 17.62

Paperback. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 108 x 175 x 25. Weight in Grams: 166.
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Bantam USA
Publication date
1990
Edition
Reissue
Condition
New
SKU
V9780553287585
ISBN
9780553287585
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.89

Paperback. England cricket captain Andrew Strauss gives a candid account of the highs and lows of his remarkable career. Num Pages: 400 pages, 2 x colour plate sections. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 27. Weight in Grams: 296.
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780340897898
ISBN
9780340897898
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.51

Paperback. The definitive and long-awaited biography of the legendary Busby Babe who died in the Munich air disaster Num Pages: 304 pages, 8pp b-w plates. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 130 x 20. Weight in Grams: 228.
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Ltd
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780857207821
ISBN
9780857207821
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.76

Hardcover. Num Pages: 422 pages, 32 black & white halftones, 1 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGS; WSJS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 156 x 31. Weight in Grams: 816.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Scarecrow Press
Number of pages
422
Condition
New
SKU
V9780810885202
ISBN
9780810885202
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 122.87

Paperback. Num Pages: 248 pages, 16pp photographs. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 21. Weight in Grams: 245. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Andre Deutsch Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
SKU
KTG0008401
ISBN
9780233997896
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. The story of one young African boy's journey to UK Premiership soccer stardom. Part of the Quick Reads series. Series: Quick Reads. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 145 x 8. Weight in Grams: 86. My Life at Cardiff City. Series: Quick Reads. 96 pages. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Dimension: 200 x 145 x 8. Weight: 88.
Publisher
Accent
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781908192967
ISBN
9781908192967
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.99
€ 8.72

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

€ 32.99
€ 29.90

paperback. A biography of Eddie Collins, one of baseball's most consistently good batters, its best bunter and hit-and-run man, one of its craftiest base runners and finest defensive second basemen. It tells how, during his career, he was repeatedly referred to as the game's smartest player, both on and off the field. Num Pages: photos, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 22. Weight in Grams: 653.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
McFarland & Company United States
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780786432875
ISBN
9780786432875
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.07

Paperback. For 14 years between 1965 and 1978, Edouard Louis Joseph Merckx simply devoured his rivals, their hopes and their careers. His legacy resides as much in the careers he ruined as the 445 victories; including five Tour de France wins and all the monument races; he amassed in his own right. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations (some col.), ports. (some col.). BIC Classification: 1DDB; BGS; WSQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 126 x 24. Weight in Grams: 276.
Publisher
Ebury Publishing United Kingdom
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780091943165
ISBN
9780091943165
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 16.06

Paperback. Diego - a poor boy from a Buenos Aires shanty-town, his genius with a ball took him to the heights of European and World football, and his struggle with the pressures of life inside and outside the game pulled him right back down again. This is the story of Diego Armando Maradona in his own words. Num Pages: 320 pages, 32. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 22. Weight in Grams: 272.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Yellow Jersey
Condition
New
SKU
V9780224071901
ISBN
9780224071901
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.12

Paperback. During his storied career as head coach of the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers, Phil Jackson won more championships than any coach in the history of professional sports. This book tells the story of a preacher's kid from North Dakota who grew up to be one of the most innovative leaders of our time. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; VSC; WSD; WSJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 200 x 127 x 24. Weight in Grams: 264.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Virgin Books
Condition
New
SKU
9780753556382
ISBN
9780753556382
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 13.91

Paperback. Series: Wisden Sports Writing. Num Pages: 320 pages, A plate section. BIC Classification: BGS; WSKC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472920232
ISBN
9781472920232
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.33

Paperback. The shocking, controversial, moving story of Matt Hampson, the rugby player who dislocated his neck and was paralysed in a England training session Num Pages: 416 pages, 16 pages photographs. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJF1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 128 x 197 x 16. Weight in Grams: 288.
Publisher
Simon & Schuster UK
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847393142
ISBN
9781847393142
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.81

Paperback. Ferrari, the name itself evokes the world of speed, a world of fast cars, heroic deeds and glamour. This is the story of the man behind the name. This biography goes back to Enzo Ferrari's origins and traces his remarkable rise to prominence. Num Pages: 352 pages, 13 b&w halftones. BIC Classification: BGB; BGS; TRC; WGCB; WSPC1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 131 x 29. Weight in Grams: 254.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Yellow Jersey
Condition
New
SKU
9780224059862
ISBN
9780224059862
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 12.53

Paperback. The author is considered to be one of the greatest darts player of all time. This work reveals how darts proved a salvation from his early life as a cat burglar, shoplifter and thug, introducing him to a new world of beer, babes and undreamed of success. Num Pages: 352 pages, Illustrations (some col.). BIC Classification: BGSA; WDM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 131 x 24. Weight in Grams: 282.
Publisher
Cornerstone
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099532798
ISBN
9780099532798
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.61

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