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Biography: sport

Paperback. All the author ever wanted to be was a footballer. Blessed with brilliant talent which she honed with hours of practice, it was soon clear to all who saw her that she was the best women's footballer that Watford had ever produced. This title offers the inspirational tale of a woman with a drive to succeed. Num Pages: 368 pages, 2x8 colour. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 127 x 197 x 23. Weight in Grams: 276.
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780552166430
ISBN
9780552166430
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.39

Paperback. Donncha O'Callaghan is one of Ireland's leading international rugby players, and a stalwart of the Munster side. In this book, he talks candidly about how he brought discipline to his game, and about his relationships with the coaches who had overlooked him and the second row rivals who had kept him on the bench. Num Pages: 400 pages, col. Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: BGSA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 125 x 25. Weight in Grams: 280.
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd London
Number of pages
400
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848270978
ISBN
9781848270978
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.58

Paperback. Fully updated to include Sir Chris Hoy's incredible, record-breaking golds at London 2012 (making him his country's greatest ever Olympian), this is the story of a sporting legend in his own words. Num Pages: 352 pages, 10 b/w, 30 col plates (16pp), (2x8pp plates), With index. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 24. Weight in Grams: 322.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780007311323
ISBN
9780007311323
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.65

Paperback. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 132 x 16. Weight in Grams: 228.
Publisher
BackPage Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Tra
Condition
New
SKU
V9781909430167
ISBN
9781909430167
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.68

paperback. Alain Prost is France's only F1 world champion. Ayrton Senna is the mercurial kid from a privileged background in Sao Paolo. As the great rivals raced to victory, their relationship deteriorated badly, beginning with the breaking of a gentleman's agreement. This title provides us an account of one of the all-time classic sporting rivalries. Num Pages: 416 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; WSPC1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 133 x 29. Weight in Grams: 294.
Publisher
Arrow
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099528098
ISBN
9780099528098
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.35

Paperback. Rubin Carter is the Hurricane. A pistol shot in a bar room ruined his chances of becoming the middleweight champion of the world. But he did not fire the gun. Nineteen long years in prison, a massively high profile campaign to release him that failed, and the persistence of an unlikely supporter finally saw him free. Num Pages: 368 pages, (1 x 8pp b/w). BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGS; JFFJ; JFSL; WSTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 113 x 23. Weight in Grams: 282.
Edition
UK ed.
Publisher
Harpercollins Pb
Number of pages
368
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Condition
New
SKU
V9781841151304
ISBN
9781841151304
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 12.92

Paperback. The autobiography of one of the greatest names in mountain climbing. Num Pages: 256 pages, 33. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 21. Weight in Grams: 294.
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co London
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780753812662
ISBN
9780753812662
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.47

Paperback. Presents an account of a season at a professional football club. The author charts the progress of Millwall during a season that begins with high hopes and ends with him on the transfer list. Num Pages: 208 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 3JJPL; BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 14. Weight in Grams: 140.
Publisher
Penguin
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1987
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780140102901
ISBN
9780140102901
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.08

Paperback. Hank Haney received a call from Tiger Woods in which the golf champion asked Haney to be his coach. It was a call that would change both men's lives. Tiger - only 28 at the time - was by then already an icon, judged by the sporting press as not only one of the best golfers ever, but possibly the best athlete ever. This title tells his story. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSD; WSJG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 127 x 17. Weight in Grams: 200.
Publisher
Virgin Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780753541739
ISBN
9780753541739
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.04

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
€ 13.44

Paperback. Beckham and Ferguson Num Pages: 192 pages, 12 b&w photographs. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 10. Weight in Grams: 160.
Condition
Used, Good
Publisher
The History Press Ltd Gloucestershire
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Edition
1st
SKU
KNW0008254
ISBN
9780750936750
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 5.49

Paperback. This is the inside story of how Rob Heffernan's dream led him from the council flats of his tough Cork city upbringing to the winners' podium of the Olympic Games. It is also a frank chronicle of the sometimes nightmare-ridden journey it takes to make a dream come true. Num Pages: 210 pages, Colour photos. BIC Classification: 1DBR; BGSA; WSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 160 x 236 x 25. Weight in Grams: 510.
Publisher
Gill
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848892880
ISBN
9781848892880
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 22.99
€ 18.38

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. A celebration of much-loved cricket star, Andrew Flintoff's, twenty years in cricket. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 291 x 26. Weight in Grams: 226.
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton General Division
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781473616592
ISBN
9781473616592
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.96

Hardcover. A Dazzling Darkness is the emotional autobiography of the brave and popular Darren Barker, who fought on after the tragic death of his hugely talented 19-year-old boxing brother Gary and realised a dream of winning the world middleweight title one hot August night in Atlantic City, a triumph he dedicated to the memory of Gary. Num Pages: 272 pages, 16 page colour plate section. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JM; BGSA; WSTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 241 x 30. Weight in Grams: 598.
Publisher
Floodlit Dreams Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780992658533
ISBN
9780992658533
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.39

Paperback. Katherine Grainger is not only Great Britain's finest ever woman rower, but also she has won more Olympic medals than any other female British athlete in any sport. This autobiography features her inspirational story taking in her post-London activities, the return to training, finding a new double sculls partner in Vicky Thornley, and more. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSBB; WSSN7. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 198 x 26. Weight in Grams: 314.
Publisher
Andre Deutsch
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780233004853
ISBN
9780233004853
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.85

Paperback. BIC Classification: 1DBKW; BGS; WSJF1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
Publisher
Y Lolfa
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781784614041
ISBN
9781784614041
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 19.69

Paperback. The quintessentially English cricket commentator, writer, oenophile, bon viveur, collector and national treasure, fondly known as "Blowers", tells his riveting life story. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: APW; BGSA; WSJC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 129 x 200 x 24. Weight in Grams: 290.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780007506408
ISBN
9780007506408
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 12.88

Paperback. The sensational autobiography of the controversial Tour de France winner and Team Saxobank owner/manager, Bjarne Riis Translator(s): Bacon, Ellis. Num Pages: 320 pages, Colour section. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 135 x 215 x 23. Weight in Grams: 344.
Edition
UK ed.
Publisher
Vision Sports Publishing
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781907637513
ISBN
9781907637513
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.21

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
€ 11.81

Paperback. In 2005 the author took part in the Ashes series. As a devastating fast bowler in a brave young England team, he went toe to toe with the might of the seemingly unbeatable Australians. Over the course of fifty-four days he would experience the greatest highs of his career, and plunge to the lowest depths. This book tells his story. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBKW; 3JJP; BGS; WSJC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 141 x 341 x 21. Weight in Grams: 222.
Publisher
Yellow Jersey Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780224100281
ISBN
9780224100281
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.01

Hardback. The inspirational story of Rob Young, who has set numerous endurance records, including running 370 marathons in a year Num Pages: 288 pages, 8pp colour photographs. BIC Classification: BGSA; BM; WSKC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 153. .
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781471152870
ISBN
9781471152870
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 16.00

Paperback. 'If it is possible to be as dedicated, gifted, modest and influential as England's fly-half, then sport really is a place where inspiration can be found' Daily Mail Num Pages: 352 pages, 8pp colour photos. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJF1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 25. Weight in Grams: 292.
Edition
Illustrated
Publisher
Headline
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9780755318452
ISBN
9780755318452
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.81

Paperback. Millions of people around the world watched in horror on that fateful day in Imola at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix when Ayrton Senna's car careered off the track at 190mph. The greatest driver in Formula One history was dead. This book explores Senna's life. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; WSP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 13. Weight in Grams: 130.
Publisher
Penguin
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780241950128
ISBN
9780241950128
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 11.80

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