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Biography: sport

Hardcover. Num Pages: 376 pages, 60 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 3JJ; BGS; HBT; WSL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 249 x 168 x 31. Weight in Grams: 984.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Museum Tusculanum Press Denmark
Edition
Har/DVD
Number of pages
376
Condition
New
SKU
V9788772898278
ISBN
9788772898278
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 67.63
€ 52.54

Paperback. A few miles from New Orleans, at LaSalle's Landing - in what is now the city of Kenner - stands a life-size bronze statue of two men in combat. One of them is the legendary Gypsy Jem Mace, the first Heavyweight Boxing Champion of the World and the last of the great bare-knuckle fighters. This is the story of Jem Mace's life. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; WSTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 198 x 27. Weight in Grams: 202.
Publisher
Andre Deutsch
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780233005034
ISBN
9780233005034
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.81

Paperback. The autobiography of Celtic's greatest hero, the captain of their 1967 European Cup-winning side Num Pages: 320 pages, 16pp b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1DBKSC; BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 132 x 23. Weight in Grams: 240.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
HEADLINE (HODD)
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
SKU
V9780755313167
ISBN
9780755313167
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.39

Paperback. .
Publisher
Y Lolfa
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2020
Condition
New
SKU
V9781847712011
ISBN
9781847712011
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.74

Paperback. 'The policeman was a former Everton ticket holder who had seen me play. He looked stunned as he fastened the cuffs behind my back. "What have you got yourself involved with, Mark?" he said. "You're in big trouble." Num Pages: 288 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 24. Weight in Grams: 260. 288 pages, Illustrations. 'The policeman was a former Everton ticket holder who had seen me play. He looked stunned as he fastened the cuffs behind my back. "What have you got yourself involved with, Mark?" he said. "You're in big trouble.". Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Dimension: 199 x 130 x 24. Weight: 260.
Publisher
John Blake
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843582724
ISBN
9781843582724
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.33

Hardcover. Only state-of-the-art, comprehensive volume covering the spectrum of issues related to child sexual abuse. Chapters contributed by experts from a variety of professionals, including the psychological, legal, judicial, and medical fields. Editor(s): Goodyear-Brown, Paris. Num Pages: 640 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 159 x 49. Weight in Grams: 1008.
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
Number of pages
640
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780470877296
ISBN
9780470877296
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 93.49

Paperback. Num Pages: 384 pages, 16pp of photos. BIC Classification: BGS; WSTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 24. Weight in Grams: 262.
Edition
Illustrated
Publisher
Milo Books
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9781903854754
ISBN
9781903854754
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.95

Paperback. Alan Rae was the physio at Hearts for over 20 years. In that time he has seen 8 managers come and go as well as 3 owners and too many players to mention. Six years after leaving 'The Jambos' he has penned a memoir of his time at Hearts. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations (some col.), ports. (some col.). BIC Classification: BGSA; MQS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 161 x 14. Weight in Grams: 270.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Luath Press Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
224
Condition
New
SKU
V9781908373540
ISBN
9781908373540
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.02

Paperback. .
Publisher
Vertebrate Graphics Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781911342311
ISBN
9781911342311
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.57

Paperback. The remarkable life story of the first Jewish superstar athlete, by New York Times best-selling author Mark Kurlansky Series: Jewish Lives. Num Pages: 192 pages, 1 b&w illustration. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 250.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Yale University Press United States
Number of pages
192
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300192469
ISBN
9780300192469
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.75

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

Hardcover. A history of football of the period that saw the abolition of the maximum wage, and the beginnings of the likes of George as boot-room apprentices to the star-studded era of sideburns, collar-length hair. This book follows the drama of each season (1963 to 1973) in league, cup and abroad, pondering the key themes from each year. Num Pages: 336 pages, 16 illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 168 x 31. Weight in Grams: 666. Clean copy
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Ebury Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
SKU
KST0023356
ISBN
9780091906085
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. The biography of Harold Jarman, a Bristolian, who had a fascinating 14 season career with Bristol Rovers from 1959 until 1973. A highly talented winger, he made over 500 appearances for his home town club, scoring over a century of goals. Between 1961 and 1971, Jarman was also a professional cricketer for Gloucestershire County Cricket club. Num Pages: 192 pages, 90 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 143 x 10. Weight in Grams: 204.
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750956000
ISBN
9780750956000
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.44

Forced to fight other Jews in bare-knuckle bouts for the perverse entertainment of SS officers, Harry quickly learned that his own survival depended on his ability to fight and win. Presenting a story of endurance, desperation, and love, this title provides the first-hand testimony of the author's father, Harry Haft, a holocaust victim. Series: Religion, Theology and the Holocaust. Num Pages: 208 pages, 12 black-&-white illustrations, 2 forewords. BIC Classification: BGS; HBJD; HBTZ1; WSTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 404.
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Syracuse University Press United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
SKU
V9780815608233
ISBN
9780815608233
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 24.06

Paperback. A new biography of one of England's greatest football managers from the Guardian journalist and author of Vertigo, John Crace. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 138 x 198 x 18. Weight in Grams: 204.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group
Condition
New
SKU
V9781472113122
ISBN
9781472113122
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.23

Paperback. Born with a natural genius for cricket, the author began breaking records with bat and ball from a young age and soon became the man English cricket expected most from. This book gives us the story of his never-dull life and times in his own no-nonsense words. Num Pages: 400 pages, 2 x 8 page colour sections. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 26. Weight in Grams: 278.
Edition
Illustrated
Publisher
Ebury Press
Number of pages
400
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
SKU
V9780091921491
ISBN
9780091921491
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 15.75

Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages, 24 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 139 x 26. Weight in Grams: 468.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Scratching Shed Publishing Ltd
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
SKU
V9780956804396
ISBN
9780956804396
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.87

Hardcover. Num Pages: 286 pages, 1. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGS; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 598.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
ECW Press,Canada Canada
Number of pages
286
Condition
New
SKU
V9781770411302
ISBN
9781770411302
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.46

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. 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. In an era when Kilkenny established itself as the dominant force in hurling, one man stood out from a remarkable group of players: Henry Shefflin. This book tells the story of the legendary hurler Henry Shefflin. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 199 x 21. Weight in Grams: 242.
Publisher
Penguin
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780241961711
ISBN
9780241961711
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.85

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
€ 14.46

Paperback. For generations of adventurers, from Mallory to Hilary, Norgay to Krakauer, Mount Everest and the world's greatest peaks have provided the ultimate testing ground. But as the public's fascination with mountaineering reaches an all time high, the question remains - why climb? Num Pages: 320 pages, 16pp colour plate section, photographs. BIC Classification: BGS; WSZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 133 x 21. Weight in Grams: 282.
Publisher
Canongate Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
New ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9781841953908
ISBN
9781841953908
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 16.00

Paperback. For decades now, Martin Moran has made his living as a mountain guide based in Strathcarron, Wester Ross. The Scottish hills have by no means bound or defined him though. It was after his ascent of the North Face of the Eiger that he made his decision to take the mountain guide qualifications. Num Pages: 352 pages, 50 illustrations. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 156 x 24. Weight in Grams: 542.
Publisher
Sandstone Press Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781908737557
ISBN
9781908737557
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.44

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