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Paperback. The mystery man threw off his disguise and started to run. Furious stewards gave chase. The crowd roared. A legend was born. Soon the world would know him as 'the ghost runner'. John Tarrant. The extraordinary man whom nobody could stop. This is his true story. Num Pages: 352 pages, 2 x 8pp b/w. BIC Classification: BGS; WSKC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 157 x 30. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Publisher
- Transworld Publishers Ltd
- Number of pages
- 352
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845966065
- ISBN
- 9781845966065
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.06
€ 19.99
€ 16.06
Paperback. Charlie Oatway was born into a family who were often in prison and always on the wrong side of the law. Unable to learn his lessons in school, Charlie was soon involved in petty crime and it seemed his life would follow that of his dad and uncles. Num Pages: 112 pages. BIC Classification: BGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 172 x 197 x 8. Weight in Grams: 88. 8vo.
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Edition
- Quick Reads edition
- Publisher
- Corgi Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- SKU
- KEX0296461
- ISBN
- 9780552161787
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. A hugely entertaining career autobiography from a true legend of Welsh rugby, and a genuine cult figure. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKW; BGSA; WSJF1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 197 x 28. Weight in Grams: 266.
- Publisher
- Headline Publishing Group
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 8/60 1st thus
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472231079
- ISBN
- 9781472231079
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.92
€ 15.99
€ 11.92
Paperback. Originally published in 1979, this book is a standard work on the evolution of rigging, mast-making and sali-making. It is a comprehensive study on the subject. It was compiled over some ten years, from information obtained from contemporary manuscripts, books and models. Num Pages: 544 pages, 22 pages of pictures. BIC Classification: BGS; WSTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 141 x 38. Weight in Grams: 544. His Life and Times. 544 pages, 22 pages of pictures. Originally published in 1979, this book is a standard work on the evolution of rigging, mast-making and sali-making. It is a comprehensive study on the subject. It was compiled over some ten years, from information obtained from contemporary manuscripts, books and models. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BGS; WSTB. Dimension: 199 x 141 x 38. Weight: 544.
- Publisher
- Anova Books
- Number of pages
- 544
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781907554803
- ISBN
- 9781907554803
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.33
€ 17.99
€ 14.33
Paperback. A powerful and gripping human story of the 2012 London Olympics hero Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; WSBB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 131 x 26. Weight in Grams: 310.
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Updated
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781444779585
- ISBN
- 9781444779585
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.33
€ 17.99
€ 14.33
Paperback. A rip-roaring, life-enhancing, hilarious memoir from a football cult hero; very much in the same vein as recent bestsellers from Paul Merson and Jeff Stelling. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 197 x 24. Weight in Grams: 210.
- Publisher
- Headline Publishing Group
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780755365524
- ISBN
- 9780755365524
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.92
€ 15.99
€ 11.92
Paperback. Chronicling the ups and downs of the amazing world of John Daly, this award-winning book has now been brought right up to date to include all the latest details of Daly's career and family adventures which include a long-awaited comeback in form of the natural-born golfer with the 'killer swing' and the arrest of his ex-wife for drug-. Num Pages: 304 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 132 x 20. Weight in Grams: 258. Very cood clean copy
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Virgin Books lo
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- New Ed
- SKU
- KEX0225869
- ISBN
- 9780753510100
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. The story of Didier Drogba, who has been one of the most recognisable and decorated footballers in the world for nearly 20 years. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 24. Weight in Grams: 266.
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton General Division
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781473620681
- ISBN
- 9781473620681
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.33
€ 17.99
€ 14.33
Paperback. The two-time bestselling author, wrestler and metal rocker returns with another insightful and hilarious memoir. Num Pages: 432 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSTC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 234 x 33. Weight in Grams: 586.
- Publisher
- Orion Publishing Co
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781409137627
- ISBN
- 9781409137627
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 13.51
€ 17.99
€ 13.51
Paperback. Jamie Andrew's survival and rescue after five nights trapped by a ferocious storm meant that he had to come to terms the loss of all his limbs to frostbite. Since the accident, Jamie has e learnt to walk (and run) on his prosthetic legs, to ski, snowboard, paraglide - and even take up mountaineering again. Num Pages: 320 pages, 8 colour photos. BIC Classification: BGS; WSZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 132 x 2. Weight in Grams: 276.
- Publisher
- Piatkus
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- New Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780749950521
- ISBN
- 9780749950521
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.61
€ 15.99
€ 12.61
Hardcover. Ken Barnes was widely regarded as one of the finest footballers of his generation never to have won an England cap. During a distinguished playing career with Manchester City, Ken appeared in the FA Cup finals of 1955 and 1956 and later captained the club before retiring in the early 60s. Num Pages: 252 pages. Dimension: 227 x 147 x 22. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Publisher
- Empire Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 190
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781901746495
- ISBN
- 9781901746495
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 17.45
€ 24.99
€ 17.45
Paperback. High jinx and japes from Soccer Saturday's roving reporter extraordinaire, Chris "Kammy" Kamara, whose boyish enthusiasm and often baffling, at-the-ground football reportage has given him cult status and an army of fans. Num Pages: 336 pages, (1x8pp colour plates). BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 128 x 25. Weight in Grams: 236.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780007363179
- ISBN
- 9780007363179
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.48
€ 15.99
€ 11.48
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€ 14.33
€ 17.99
€ 14.33
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€ 16.06
€ 19.99
€ 16.06
Paperback. Written by Mihir Bose, one of the UK's most influential sports/business journalists, he shares about the fascinating and gripping story of the rise of the English Premier League and the current crisis it faces. Num Pages: 375 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 243 x 154 x 33. Weight in Grams: 712.
- Publisher
- Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd Singapore
- Number of pages
- 272
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789814328180
- ISBN
- 9789814328180
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 19.99€ 16.06
€ 19.99
€ 16.06
paperback. For 11 years I was a professional cyclist, competing in the hardest and greatest races on Earth. I was in demand from the world's best teams, a well-paid elite athlete. But I never won a race. I was the hired help. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations (colour). BIC Classification: BGSA; WSQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 126 x 21. Weight in Grams: 254.
- Publisher
- Ebury Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780091950941
- ISBN
- 9780091950941
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 23.99€ 17.77
€ 23.99
€ 17.77
Paperback. A remarkable journey to the summit of Mount Everest, described as 'honest and compelling' by Sir Ranulph Fiennes. Num Pages: 304 pages, 16 colour photographs. BIC Classification: 1FKAH; BGSA; BTP; WSZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 133 x 21. Weight in Grams: 236.
- Edition
- Main Market
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780330392266
- ISBN
- 9780330392266
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 14.33
€ 17.99
€ 14.33
Paperback. Reveals how we can all be at our best, even on our worst days, and how we can turn our limitations into opportunities. This book enables you to face your own challenges in life, whatever they may be. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; BM; WST. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
- Publisher
- Cornerstone
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784753122
- ISBN
- 9781784753122
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.61
€ 15.99
€ 12.61
Paperback. In an era that produced such brilliant goalkeeping talents as Davy Fitzgerald, Donal Og Cusack and Damien Fitzhenry, many would argue that Brendan Cummins has earned the right to be considered the greatest of them all. This book tells his story- his ups and downs, the dramas, and the characters. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 127 x 198 x 32. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Publisher
- Transworld Publishers Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781848272224
- ISBN
- 9781848272224
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.61
€ 15.99
€ 12.61
Paperback. A magisterial new biography reveals the real W.G. behind the record-breaking cricketer who was also the most recognisable public figure in Victorian Britain. Num Pages: 480 pages, 16pp colour and b/w. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 128 x 197 x 33. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Publisher
- Abacus
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780349139845
- ISBN
- 9780349139845
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 11.92
€ 15.99
€ 11.92