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Discover 15 of the best short walks around Sedbergh, Kirkby Lonsdale and Ingleton. Each walk comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps, clear route description and lots of images, plus information on beauty spots and refreshment stops. No challenging terrain or complicated navigation means everyone can enjoy walks.

Guide to 12 of the best gravel bikepacking routes in the South and East, including the Cantii Way, exploring forest tracks, bridleways and quiet lanes over 1 to 3 days. The cycle routes are suitable for beginner and experienced MTB and gravel-bike riders, are easily accessed by public transport, and are well served for accommodation and facilities.

Guidebook to hiking Jebel Toubkal in Morocco's Atlas Mountains. Both summer and winter ascents are included along with acclimatisation routes. The Toubkal Circuit multi-day trek, which circumnavigates Jebel Toubkal, is also described in 6 stages. OAC maps are included for all routes.

Do you know someone who plays golf? Then you know someone who struggles with golf.It's a hard sport!*In this, the ultimate survival guide to the game, Charles Rapshot shows you how to get back your love of the game (or make excuses as to why you hated it all along). Featuring:- Alternative rules for bad golfers- Ready-made excuses for when it's just not your day- Slang for bad shots (that makes them a little funnier)- A fool-proof guide to finding lost balls- Inspirational quotes to help you pick yourself back up- Stories of other people's failures (to make you feel less alone)- Fun games to make being out there fun.- And many, many more...With this brilliant book packed full of excuses, tips, tricks and secrets to finally enjoy your game, you'll at least learn to enjoy sucking a little more.And who knows, it might even help you improve.***Or, at least, that's what people who are bad at it say.**Not guaranteed.

In September 1996, Alex Calvo García, a largely unknown Basque footballer arrived in England. Recently released by Eibar in the lower reaches of the Spanish league, the journey represented the 24 year-old's final opportunity to make it as a professional footballer. Without a word of English and at a time when foreign players were rare on British soil - and unheard of in the town of Scunthorpe - the odds seemed stacked against him.What followed was an unlikely eight-year long love affair, in which Calvo García took Scunthorpe United to his heart and embraced the town as its people did him. A Spanish pioneer to the English game, his was a career spent not in the great arenas of football, like Old Trafford and Anfield, but in its less salubrious outposts While he may not have achieved the fame and wealth of some of his compatriots, the happiness Calvo García took from his time at Glanford Park he says made him far richer.In Scunthorpe Hasta La Muerte (Scunthorpe 'til I die), the acclaimed Basque journalist Iñigo Gurrachaga traces his Calvo García's career from the Basque country to Wembley, where he scored the goal that took Scunthorpe to the old third division in the play-offs, and beyond. Its narrative embraces the history of football, of Scunthorpe, of the religions, social ideas and stories that shape the followers of a club in North Lincolnshire with a funny name.Part biography, part social history, part meditation on what it is to be an outsider ultimately embraced by the introverted world of football, Scunthorpe hasta la muerte is a rare thing: a beautifully written account of the underbelly of English football and a masterpiece of sportswriting.Iñigo Gurruchaga is the London correspondent for the Basque newspaper, El Correo.

In June 1991, Blackburn Rovers chairman Bill Fox announced that his club wanted to sign the England captain Gary Lineker from Tottenham Hotspur. The news shocked Spurs, while the agent of the striker, who just a year before had nearly led England to World Cup glory, thought it was a publicity stunt.A few months later, Kenny Dalglish, the most famous football manager in the country, took charge at Ewood Park. The club were still in the Second Division, but the joke was over.Promotion followed, and in that summer Alan Shearer, the hottest young property in English football, joined for a British transfer record. Two years later, after finishing runners-up to Manchester United, Blackburn broke that record again to sign Chris Sutton, and then went one better and won the Premier League title.30 years on from that monumental moment, lifelong fan John Duerden examines Blackburn's triumph and how it changed English football forever. Rovers may not have stayed at the top of English football for long, but their legacy remains.In Rovers Revolution, Duerden also reflects on the impact of that success on Blackburn as a club and as a town. He dissects in detail the seasons and events that led up to that point and the events that made sure it would never happen again.

Horses in Training is an institution in racing. It is an encyclopaedia of invaluable information on the horses each trainer has in their care, with around 18,0000 horses and 550 trainers. Fully indexed, it includes around 150 pages of key statistics, covering everything from big-race winners to trainer and jockey tables.

A guide to self-protection, martial arts and combat fitness which will be of appeal to all those interested in the military, law enforcement and security. An explanation of how combat training is utilised in these professions by an author with many years of experience in all of these fields.

A Fistful of Doldrums is the engaging and richly researched story of a turbulent period in the intense world of Sunderland AFC and North East football. Set amid a fascinating late-1970s backdrop, the story features first-hand accounts and authentic dialogue. This book will appeal to anyone interested in this fascinating era.

This is the incredible story of Swindon Town's rise over a frenetic five-year period under manager Lou Macari. It's a tale of unprecedented success and unfortunate consequences, told by a long-term supporter and Macari himself, through exclusive personal interviews, 40 years after his momentous arrival at the County Ground.

Not Even in Brazil: Liverpool in 1987/88 is the rip-roaring story of one of the greatest teams in both Liverpool FC and British football history. Follow manager 'King' Kenny Dalglish and Anfield greats such as Barnes, Beardsley and Aldridge as they lead the Reds through one of the most incredible seasons the club has ever known.

This book tears up the traditional narrative of Sir Alf Ramsey's life and career. Using new evidence to tell Alf's story afresh, it changes everything we thought we knew about him. Alf defied disadvantage to play professionally, win trophies and then lead England. His story is an inspiring read - a true odyssey of English diversity.

Pasion explores the rich diversity of Spanish footballing culture and how the game unites the nation. Whether talking to World Cup-winning managers, elite players and journalists or travelling to dozens of cities and grounds, the author sets out to help us understand what has made Spain the greatest continental football power this century.

Joe McGhee, Scotland's gold medal winner at the notorious 1954 Vancouver Empire and Commonwealth Games marathon, gives his personal account of the race. In this previously unpublished memoir he reveals the huge demands, dedication and joys of a long-distance runner through humorous anecdotes while providing inspiration to aspiring runners.

Turning Points: Moments that Defined Football History dives into the archives to reveal some of the most important stories from the annals of the beautiful game. From the FA ban of women's football to Marc-Viven Foe's death and Frank Lampard's 'ghost goal', this book uncovers the moments that shaped the course of football history.

This is the story of the renaissance of cash-strapped Worcester City, with a pitch-side view of a remarkable season as City claw their way back from bankruptcy to promotion and the cusp of Wembley. It's also the story of Stourbridge and Kidderminster Harriers, two clubs bonded with the Blues for 120 years.

A celebratory look at Anglo-Scottish footballers and the positive contributions they have made at English league clubs in domestic as well as European competitions. From medal winners at top-flight teams to cult heroes at Bournemouth, Burnley and Crystal Palace - great Scots, great teams, great managers, we salute you all!

(Still) Ain't Got a Barrel of Money charts Sheffield United's astonishing rise from the brink of oblivion, after dropping to the Fourth Division for the first (and only) time in its history, to competing in the inaugural Premier League season. It tells the story of the managers and the players who gave Blades fans back their pride.

Tiny Keeper is the extraordinary story of Steve Death, once the shortest goalkeeper in the Football League. He was good enough to keep Peter Shilton out of the England Schoolboys side, yet spent his career in Divisions Three and Four and became a lower-league legend. His league record of 12 consecutive clean sheets still stands.

The Club uncovers the fascinating history of cricket's world governing body as it evolved from the Imperial Cricket Council, established in 1909 to bring together the major cricket-playing countries of the Empire, into the ICC, a multi-billion-dollar business dominated by the Indian Board of Control and its allies.

The Racing Post Guide to the Flat is the best-selling book every Flat racing enthusiast should have. It features exclusive trainer interviews and specialist selections for horses to follow, plus dark horses set to shine in the months ahead, as well as Topspeed and Racing Post Ratings.

Join football writer Chris Lee on a journey of discovery around Ireland to learn about one of the world's oldest soccer cultures. Along the way, Chris talks to fans, historians and academics. He uncovers a complex story of politics, identity and division, but also one of hope, reconciliation and glory.

From legendary Giants coach Tom Coughlin, an inside look at the unforgettable Super Bowl game that changed NFL history. In A Giant Win, Coach Tom Coughlin reveals the intricacies of football, sharing details only a coach would know. He also details relationships with some of the most iconic players from the Giants, including Eli Manning and Michael Strahan. A Giant Win provides a frame for Coach Coughlin to discuss his life in football—including his years with the Giants as an assistant coach in the late 1980s and 1990, when he helped win a Super Bowl working under Hall of Fame Head Coach Bill Parcells and alongside the coach he’d oppose in Super Bowl XLII: Bill Belichick. A Giant Win is a fascinating self-portrait of one of football's most successful coaches during his signature game.

A practical and empowering guide that will help you to achieve consistent and sustainable success in life, on and off the field. Written by performance coach Tony Og Regan, who played in multiple All-Ireland finals as part of Galway's hurling squad during his days as an athlete, The Mindset Coach will enable you to build the key behaviours, skills and focused mindset required to realise your potential and take your performance to the next level.