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Biography: sport

Paperback. Talks about the life, career, and impact of Rocky Marciano, the legendary heavyweight boxing champion who also stands as a powerful symbol of his times. Series: Sport and Society. Num Pages: 392 pages, 21 photographs. BIC Classification: BGS; WSTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 151 x 26. Weight in Grams: 654.
Publisher
University of Illinois Press United States
Number of pages
386
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780252072628
ISBN
9780252072628
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.17

Hardcover. Investigative journalist Wensley Clarkson charts Ronaldo's career, from his humble beginnings in the Rio slums through his rise to internaitonal stardom. He also reveals the events that led to his performance in Paris on July 12th 1998. Num Pages: 321 pages, illustrations (chiefly colour) portraits (chiefly colour). BIC Classification: 1KLSB; BGS; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 157 x 33. Weight in Grams: 695. Good clean copy in dustwrapper. DW with some minor shelf wear.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Blake Pub
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1998
SKU
KTG0008418
ISBN
9781857823363
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Ronan O'Gara is one of the greatest sportsmen Ireland has ever produced. This title presents the story of a rugby player at the top of his game, of a life lived to the full, and of a passionate and proud representative of the people of Cork and Ireland. Num Pages: 448 pages, 3x8pp colour. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJF1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 29. Weight in Grams: 314.
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848270107
ISBN
9781848270107
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.31

Paperback. Ronan O'Gara has been at the heart of Munster and Irish rugby for the past fifteen years. Packed full of anecdotes and analysis of the teammates O'Gara has been proud to share the shirt with, this title offers a record of an era when Munster rose to triumph in Europe, and Ireland to win the Grand Slam, before crashing down to earth again. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations (black and white, and colour). BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJF1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 131 x 20. Weight in Grams: 238.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
9781848271807
ISBN
9781848271807
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.56

Paperback. Biography of Art Rooney - an iconic figure in the history of the NFL Num Pages: 704 pages, 42 illustrations, 1 genealogy, 1map. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5690 x 3683 x 46. Weight in Grams: 971.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Number of pages
704
Condition
New
SKU
V9780803237674
ISBN
9780803237674
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 34.36

Paperback. Num Pages: 255 pages, 25. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 172 x 17. Weight in Grams: 540.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
ECW Press,Canada Canada
Number of pages
255
Condition
New
SKU
V9781550228687
ISBN
9781550228687
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 20.49

Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 162 x 8. Weight in Grams: 188.
Publisher
G2 Entertainment Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
9781782811305
ISBN
9781782811305
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.58

Paperback. Presents the life story of a professional athlete. This book is an account that breaks the law of silence surrounding the issue of drugs in sport. It is suitable for anyone who is interested in sports. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS; WSDX; WSQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 21. Weight in Grams: 254.
Edition
Illustrated
Publisher
Yellow Jersey
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
9780224080170
ISBN
9780224080170
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.51

Paperback. In 2012 Bradley Wiggins made history by becoming first Briton ever to win Tour de France. His compatirot Chris Froome came second while fellow Brits, 'fastest man on earth' Mark Cavendish and reformed doper David Millar, made sure that between them Britain accounted for 7 of a possible 21 stage wins. This book charts British cycling's rise to top. Num Pages: 384 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS; WSQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 26. Weight in Grams: 306.
Publisher
Vintage United Kingdom
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Revised and updated edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780224092104
ISBN
9780224092104
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.01

Hardcover. In this biography, Hildred and Ewbank show just what makes one Roy Keane tick. They speak to his family and friends, and with the verve of fans and true experts, uncover the inside story of the football, big money and the men who make it happen. Num Pages: 252 pages, 8pp colour photographs. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 157. Weight in Grams: 574. Nice copy, some shelfwear. Good to very good
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Blake Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
SKU
KST0027293
ISBN
9781857824360
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. This biography traces the early life of George Edward Waddell in western Pennsylvania, the fits and starts of his first years in professional baseball, his big years with the A's, and his subsequent fade into obscurity and his early death. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBEP; 3JJC; BGS; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 435.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
McFarland & Company
Condition
New
SKU
V9780786407866
ISBN
9780786407866
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.76

Paperback. Autobiography of champion jockey and much-loved sports personality Ruby Walsh. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSNB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 163 x 26. Weight in Grams: 402.
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781409121121
ISBN
9781409121121
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.53

Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: 1DDF; 3JJP; 3JM; BGS; WSJF1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 232 x 238 x 17. Weight in Grams: 160.
Format
Paperback
Publisher
SportsBooks Ltd
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781907524493
ISBN
9781907524493
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.82

Paperback. At 18 months he went on his first hike. At 3, he climbed his first mountain. At 26, he plans to run up Everest - without an oxygen mask. Kilian Jornet has conquered some of the toughest physical tests on the planet. This book is written from the heart of the world's greatest endurance runner, for whom life presents one simple choice: Run. Or die. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSKC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 276.
Publisher
Viking
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780241004852
ISBN
9780241004852
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 16.69

Paperback. The inspiring journey of Dean Karnazes, an internationally recognised endurance athlete who has pushed his body and mind to inconceivable limits. Num Pages: 262 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSKC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 129 x 21. Weight in Grams: 274. 26.2 Stories of Blisters and Bliss. 262 pages, Illustrations. The inspiring journey of Dean Karnazes, an internationally recognised endurance athlete who has pushed his body and mind to inconceivable limits. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BGSA; WSKC. Dimension: 199 x 129 x 21. Weight: 272.
Edition
Main
Publisher
Allen & Unwin
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781742377933
ISBN
9781742377933
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.12

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

€ 13.99
€ 11.18

Paperback. The author had high hopes: the arse of an athlete, the waist of a supermodel, the speed of a gazelle. Defeated by gyms and bored of yoga, she decided to run. Her first attempt did not end well. Six years later, she has run five marathons in two continents. This book tells her story. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSKC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 19. Weight in Grams: 174.
Publisher
Windmill Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099558958
ISBN
9780099558958
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.80

Paperback. World Snooker Champion Ronnie O'Sullivan's frank and honest account of his astonishingly dramatic life. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 23. Weight in Grams: 304.
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781409147398
ISBN
9781409147398
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.02

Paperback. This is a collection of the anecdotes, tales and general excessive humour that George Best is renowned for. It recounts saucy tales, inside stories and embarrassing incidents from George himself, Bobby, Dennis, Nobby, Gazza, Fergie and Posh and Becks. Num Pages: 336 pages, 32. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 236. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Edition
Illustrated
Publisher
Ebury Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
SKU
KRA0003893
ISBN
9780091890346
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Num Pages: 336 pages, 1 x 16 page color insert. BIC Classification: BGSA; KNTJ; WS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 142 x 210 x 27. Weight in Grams: 336.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Reissue
Condition
New
SKU
V9781620405079
ISBN
9781620405079
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.64

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