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Paperback. In its portrait of Roger Federer - the man, the player, the icon - this masterly biography brings the player's story up to date, while also examining his place in tennis and sporting history. Num Pages: 464 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DFH; 3JJ; 3JM; BGS; WSJR2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 129 x 32. Weight in Grams: 332.
Publisher
John Blake Publishing Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Revised, Updated
Condition
New
SKU
V9781784188207
ISBN
9781784188207
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.72

Paperback. Aged 16, White was the youngest snooker player to win the English Amateur Championship. By 1984 he was a professional success, and married but not settled. He has survived a life of gambling, women, and marathon binges with showbiz friends, to tell in candid detail the story of his own life. Num Pages: 320 pages, 16pp b&w halftones. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 116 x 20. Weight in Grams: 186.
Publisher
Arrow
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099271840
ISBN
9780099271840
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.81

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

€ 24.99
€ 23.11

Hardcover. Charting Ian Poulter's life from when he first picked up a golf club aged seven and hit the ball 140 yards to his triumphant, pumped-up charge in the 2012 Ryder Cup, this title also details his struggle to turn professional in 1994 before his obvious talent saw him join the European Tour in 2000, where he immediately won Rookie of the Year. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 165 x 32. Weight in Grams: 564. Fine clean copy in dustwrapper. DW has some minor edge wear
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Andre Deutsch Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
SKU
KRA0011303
ISBN
9780233003870
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. The grippingly honest memoir of Olympic and World champion cyclist Nicole Cooke, a fearless campaigner against the doping that has blighted her sport Num Pages: 464 pages, 16pp colour photographs. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 132 x 198 x 33. Weight in Grams: 350.
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781471130359
ISBN
9781471130359
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.46

Paperback. Juan Manuel Fangio's name is indelibly inscribed in the record books and many consider him to be the greatest driver in history. This title chronicles not only various arduous early competitions but also his long journey from humble origins in remote Argentina to the lofty heights of international celebrity. Num Pages: 368 pages, 8 pages b/w. BIC Classification: BGS; WSPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 131 x 22. Weight in Grams: 266.
Publisher
Virgin Books
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780753518274
ISBN
9780753518274
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 15.79

Hardback. Real Roy of the Rovers Stuff is the inside story told by the man who knows Roy Race better than anyone. Editor Barrie Tomlinson helped turn him into a national institution, and his book tells the story of Roy's career as player and manager and how he became one of football's most iconic names. Num Pages: 192 pages, includes separate colour picture section. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 242 x 22. Weight in Grams: 412.
Publisher
Pitch Publishing Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781785312120
ISBN
9781785312120
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.91

Paperback. Kelly Holmes made history when she brought home double gold in the 2004 Olympics, becoming a national hero. This autobiography reveals the times she fought back tears to battle against injury and win gold, and the emotional decision she made to retire from athletics. It offers a tale of triumph over adversity and a model for readers of all ages. Num Pages: 352 pages, 2x8 b/w illustration sections. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 193 x 131 x 25. Weight in Grams: 256.
Publisher
Virgin Books
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9780753513170
ISBN
9780753513170
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 15.04

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
€ 10.73

Paperback. Drawing on dozens of new interviews with his Yorkshire colleagues, family and friends, this life of Fred Trueman will surprise and even shock, but also confirm the status of an English folk hero. Num Pages: 308 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 132 x 21. Weight in Grams: 262. The Authorised Biography. 308 pages, black & white illustrations. Drawing on dozens of new interviews with his Yorkshire colleagues, family and friends, this life of Fred Trueman will surprise and even shock, but also confirm the status of an English folk hero. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BGS; WSJC. Dimension: 199 x 132 x 21. Weight: 260.
Publisher
Aurum Press
Number of pages
308
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845137465
ISBN
9781845137465
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 17.67

Paperback. The Yellow Jersey Club contains just twenty-six living members. To become one of this exclusive number requires complete dedication, brutal self-sacrifice and the most extraordinary physical attributes. This book offers insights into the minds of cycling's best ever riders of the past forty years. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; WSBX; WSQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 180 x 35. Weight in Grams: 230.
Publisher
Corgi Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780552171052
ISBN
9780552171052
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 16.63

Paperback. Kenton Cool is the finest alpine climber of this generation. He has summited Everest twelve times. He is the only Briton to have skied down two 8000-metre mountains. Today he is in pain and after a long day in the mountains it's not uncommon to see him struggling to walk. Yet he still climbs. Why do you do it? people ask him. This book tells why. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 277 x 24. Weight in Grams: 222.
Publisher
Arrow
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099594772
ISBN
9780099594772
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.84

Hardcover. Ayrton Senna is still the best loved of Formula 1 champions. Now that 20 years have passed since his tragic fatal accident at Imola on 1 May 1994, it is time to rediscover who and what Ayrton really was. Num Pages: 208 pages, 180 colour photographs. BIC Classification: BGS; WSP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 309 x 287 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1940.
Publisher
Giorgio Nada Editore
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Bilingual
Condition
New
SKU
V9788879115940
ISBN
9788879115940
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 69.63
€ 65.24

Paperback. The autobiography of Mick Quinn, one of football's more colourful characters. It covers his impressive playing career and turbulent life off the pitch both during his career and in retirement. Num Pages: 288 pages, 1x8 b/w illustration section. BIC Classification: 1DBK; BGS; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 193 x 141 x 17. Weight in Grams: 212.
Publisher
Ebury Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780753508039
ISBN
9780753508039
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.77

paperback. The intimate biography of the charismatic Tour de France winner Marco Pantani and the world that caused his downfall. Now updated. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; WSQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 131 x 197 x 25. Weight in Grams: 296.
Publisher
Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Updated
Condition
New
SKU
V9781474600774
ISBN
9781474600774
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.88

Paperback. Even by the standards of a sport that requires enormous stamina and capacity for suffering, Jens Voigt is in a class on his own. Beloved by cycling fans for his madcap one-man breakaways as much as his sense of humour and quotable catchphrases, Jens is one of the most popular personalities in cycling. This book tells his story. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSBT; WSQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Publisher
Ebury Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781785031755
ISBN
9781785031755
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.96

Paperback. Voted the most popular Italian sportsman of the twentieth century, Fausto Angelo Coppi was the campionissimo - champion of champions. But Coppi's scandalous divorce and controversial early death convulsed a conservative, staunchly Roman Catholic Italy in the 1950s. This title tells the tragic story of Coppi's life and death. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; WSQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 18. Weight in Grams: 252.
Publisher
Random House UK
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9780224074506
ISBN
9780224074506
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.39

Paperback. When Jerry Moffatt burst onto the scene as a brash 17-year-old, rock climbing had never seen anyone like him before. Fiercely ambitious, even as a boy Moffatt was focussed on one thing: being the best in the world. This title tells the story of his meteoric rise to stardom, and how he overcame injury to stay at the top. Num Pages: 256 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 434.
Publisher
Vertebrate Graphics Ltd United Kingdom
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781906148195
ISBN
9781906148195
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 16.57

Paperback. A year in the life of the most successful darts player of all time Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WDM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 199 x 24. Weight in Grams: 266.
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton General Division
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781444797275
ISBN
9781444797275
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.47

Paperback. Most Manchester City supporters regard Colin Bell as their club's best ever player. This is the story of a footballer whose brilliance on the field demanded adulation but who was never comfortable in the spotlight. Num Pages: 240 pages, 1 x 8pp b/w. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 17. Weight in Grams: 186.
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845960872
ISBN
9781845960872
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.81

Paperback. The remarkable story of Patrick O'Connell, the former Ireland and Manchester United captain who saved Barcelona from extinction died destitute in London, where he lies in an unmarked grave. Num Pages: 232 pages, 30. BIC Classification: 1DSE; 3JJG; BGS; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 159 x 236 x 19. Weight in Grams: 362.
Publisher
Amberley Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781445654683
ISBN
9781445654683
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 19.32

Paperback. In 2008, Mark Beaumont smashed the world record for cycling around the world, by an astonishing 81 days. This title tells the story of a 15,000 mile expedition that once again broke the barriers of human achievement. It offers a trip through the diverse cultures of the Americas. Num Pages: 464 pages, 3x8 colour. BIC Classification: 1KBB; BGSA; WSQ; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 129 x 31. Weight in Grams: 370.
Publisher
Corgi
Number of pages
464
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9780552163972
ISBN
9780552163972
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.60

Paperback. Alan Brazil's autobiography was the surprise bestseller of 2006. Here, Alan and his co-writer, Mike 'Porky' Parry, have added fresh stories of japes, pranks and mishaps, aimed at entertaining the football followers as well as the multitude of fans of Alan's "talkSPORT" breakfast show. Num Pages: 320 pages, 40 b&w & colour photos. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 129 x 30. Weight in Grams: 324.
Publisher
Highdown
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9781905156368
ISBN
9781905156368
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.47

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
€ 10.73

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