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Biography: sport

Paperback. Jim Baxter was one of Scotland's greatest-ever football players, a left-footed wonder who became a Rangers icon and a leading member of the celebrated Scotland side of the 1960s. In this biography, the author takes an in-depth look at the legend known as Slim Jim. Num Pages: 256 pages, 8pp. colour plate section. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 158 x 236 x 19. Weight in Grams: 376.
Publisher
Black and White Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845027834
ISBN
9781845027834
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 10.62

Paperback. Num Pages: 144 pages, black & white illustrations, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 246 x 8. Weight in Grams: 532.
Publisher
Triumph Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781600788161
ISBN
9781600788161
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.95

Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 161 x 31. Weight in Grams: 590. Used hardback, with dustjacket, in very good condition.
Number of pages
320
Publisher
Hodder Headline Ireland Ireland
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KRF0015399
ISBN
9781444720945
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 19.99
€ 4.99

Paperback. On a hot summer's night, in June 1985, in one of the most emotionally charged fights of all time, Barry McGuigan beat Eusebio Pedroza to become the featherweight champion of the world. In this book, he shares his stories of extraordinary professional triumph and devastating personal tragedy. Num Pages: 368 pages, col. Illustrations, ports. (some col.). BIC Classification: BGSA; WSTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 126 x 197 x 23. Weight in Grams: 260.
Publisher
Andersen Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
First Thus
Condition
New
SKU
V9780753539972
ISBN
9780753539972
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 23.99
€ 17.61

Hardcover. Num Pages: 327 pages. Dimension: 239 x 171 x 24. Weight in Grams: 476.
Publisher
Empire Publications Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
262
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781901746976
ISBN
9781901746976
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.94

Paperback. The definitive, fully authorised story of the record-breaking rivalry between London Olympics organiser Sebastian Coe and Steve Ovett, published to coincide with the 2012 games. Num Pages: 320 pages, ports. (some col.). BIC Classification: BGS; WSK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 127 x 22. Weight in Grams: 234.
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Edition
New Ed
Condition
New
SKU
V9780753819005
ISBN
9780753819005
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.05

Paperback. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 108 x 175 x 25. Weight in Grams: 166.
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Bantam USA
Publication date
1990
Edition
Reissue
Condition
New
SKU
V9780553287585
ISBN
9780553287585
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 11.99
€ 10.09

Paperback. Sir Stanley Matthews was the most famous and revered England football player of all time - a living legend Num Pages: 640 pages, 8pp colour photos, 24pp b/w photos. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 176 x 114 x 51. Weight in Grams: 402. 8vo Clean copy
Condition
Used, Very Good
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Headline Publishing Group
Publication date
2001
Edition
New
SKU
KEX0263063
ISBN
9780747264279
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 17.95

Paperback. .
Publisher
Scratching Shed Publishing Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780992991784
ISBN
9780992991784
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.92

Paperback. The fascinating story of Aberdeen-born Alexander Kellas, and his contribution to mountaineering from the 20th century to the present day. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; WSZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 23. Weight in Grams: 504.
Publisher
Luath Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781910021224
ISBN
9781910021224
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 12.60

Paperback. The 'astonishing' (New York Times Book Review) and 'riveting' (New York Post) true story of Phiona Mutesi - a teenage chess prodigy from the slums of Uganda. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1HFGU; 3JM; BGS; WDMG1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 148 x 20. Weight in Grams: 236.
Publisher
Abacus
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780349141770
ISBN
9780349141770
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 11.88

Paperback. A brilliant player but with a stormy temper and a troubled relationship with gambling and drink, Scotland and Celtic captain Dan Doyle's life on and off the pitch makes for an incredible story. Until his retirement in 1899, Doyle was always a controversial figure. This book tells the story of Scotland's first bad-boy football superstar. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKS; BGS; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 232.
Publisher
Black and White Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
SKU
V9781845021467
ISBN
9781845021467
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 10.99
€ 9.14

Paperback. No. 1 bestselling memoir of Roy Keane, former captain of Manchester United and Ireland - co-written with Man Booker Prize-winner Roddy Doyle. Now updated. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 21. Weight in Grams: 274.
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780228822
ISBN
9781780228822
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.04

Hardback. Num Pages: 216 pages, 25 B&W illustrations. BIC Classification: BGS; WSTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 236 x 26. Weight in Grams: 428.
Publisher
Sports Publishing LLC
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781613218983
ISBN
9781613218983
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 22.55

Paperback. .
Publisher
Verso Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781786632425
ISBN
9781786632425
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 18.76

Paperback. The lively memoirs of dressage rider and Olympic Gold medallist Carl Hester, with a foreword by Martin Clunes. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Publisher
Orion Publishing Co
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781409147688
ISBN
9781409147688
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.39

Paperback. Covers Brian's early days, from his childhood in Hertfordshire and his schooldays at Eton and Oxford to his job in the family coffee business in the City and his service with the Grenadier Guards during the Second World War. This book contains a selection of the most memorable characters and locations from his years on the Radio Four programme. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; APW; BGFA; BGSA; WSJC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 194 x 131 x 27. Weight in Grams: 296.
Condition
Used, Good
Edition
Reprinted Ed
Publisher
Virgin Books London
Number of pages
400
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
SKU
KLN0015044
ISBN
9780753507902
Paperback
Condition: Used, Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Covers Brian's early days, from his childhood in Hertfordshire and his schooldays at Eton and Oxford to his job in the family coffee business in the City and his service with the Grenadier Guards during the Second World War. This book contains a selection of the most memorable characters and locations from his years on the Radio Four programme. Num Pages: 400 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; APW; BGFA; BGSA; WSJC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 194 x 131 x 27. Weight in Grams: 296.
Condition
Used, Very Good
Edition
Reprinted Ed
Publisher
Virgin Books London
Number of pages
400
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
SKU
KLN0017957
ISBN
9780753507902
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. Sir Alex Ferguson has dominated English football for over 26 years. Now, having decided to call it a day, 20/13 pays tribute to the man's remarkable achievements by recounting each of Manchester United's 20 title triumphs from the Edwardian era to the present day and the 13 titles won by Sir Alex during his United reign. Num Pages: 443 pages. Dimension: 196 x 132 x 26. Weight in Grams: 316.
Publisher
Empire Publications Ltd
Number of pages
288
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
UK ed.
Condition
New
SKU
V9781909360167
ISBN
9781909360167
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 11.00

Paperback. Fanatical is the story of football's number one superfan. Since January 1968, Gary Edwards hasn't missed a single competitive Leeds United match anywhere in the world. Enjoy this whistle-stop global tour to every club Gary has visited ever since Derby County all those years ago - by sea, by air and by Doombuggy, Gary's customised hearse! Num Pages: 320 pages, approx 20 images. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 149 x 16. Weight in Grams: 402.
Publisher
Pitch Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9781909626379
ISBN
9781909626379
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 18.36

Paperback. The story of one young African boy's journey to UK Premiership soccer stardom. Part of the Quick Reads series. Series: Quick Reads. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 145 x 8. Weight in Grams: 86. My Life at Cardiff City. Series: Quick Reads. 96 pages. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: BGSA; WSJA. Dimension: 200 x 145 x 8. Weight: 88.
Publisher
Accent
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9781908192967
ISBN
9781908192967
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 9.99
€ 8.66

Paperback. From his status as Heavyweight Champion of the World to his ongoing battle with Parkinson's disease, Muhammad Ali is a celebrated icon known the world over for his athletic championships and civic and humanitarian enterprises. This book reveals many facets of the beloved man and legend known to all as The Greatest: the one and only Muhammad Ali. Num Pages: 336 pages, 16-Page Black and White Photo Insert. BIC Classification: BGS; WSTB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 153 x 23. Weight in Grams: 408.
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780062233578
ISBN
9780062233578
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 18.99
€ 17.51

Paperback. The wicketkeeper, known as his sport's most prolific 'sledger', has amassed more than 20 years of stories from his career at the heart of the game and now reveals them in typically outspoken style. Num Pages: 288 pages, 32 colour illustrations, 16 colour plates. BIC Classification: BGS; WSJC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129. .
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780750970051
ISBN
9780750970051
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.43

Hardcover. Presents the wisdom of basketball coach John Wooden. This book offers lessons that he learned throughout his career at UCLA, and life as a husband, father, and teacher. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: BGS; WSD; WSJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 188 x 136 x 17. Weight in Grams: 318.
Publisher
McGraw-Hill Contemporary
Number of pages
240
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9780809230419
ISBN
9780809230419
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 16.71

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