Sport

Embark on a remarkable journey with The Ultimate Adventure Guide, the go-to companion for exploring the exhilarating world of adventure sports and activities. Packed with breathtaking photography, this guide delves into the origins of each sport and traces its evolution into unique disciplines.

Go from a good cyclist to a great cyclist with advice from Britain's greatest Olympian, Sir Chris Hoy.

The Victorian era witnessed a dramatic growth in sport, none more than football, both Association and Rugby, particularly in northern England. Diligently researched, this tome covers the first ever representative game in 1870 up to season 1900-01. Included are details of 622 representative matches, 90 league tables and 99 cup competitions

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On a balmy July evening in 1972, to the sound of The Dubliners, Muhammad Ali climbed through the ropes to fight Al ' Blue' Lewis at Croke Park. The most famous athlete in the world had somehow been inveigled to Ireland by Butty Sugrue, a charismatic entrepreneur who was ridiculed for trying to do the impossible right up to the moment Ali and his entourage touched down at Dublin Airport. And so began a week of the most glorious mayhem, as ' the Champ' charmed the Irish people. Ali could be found jogging along Wicklow lanes, strolling into The Old Stand pub, chatting with street cleaners, and paying an early morning visit to the GPO to receive a history lesson about the Easter Rising. No matter where he fetched up, wonderful chaos ensued. Traffic stopped. Crowds gathered. The greatest show on earth had come to town. Through interviews with dozens of those Ali met and worked with over the course of those seven unforgettable days, Dave Hannigan has pieced together an enthralling narrative of one of the most unique events in Irish sporting history.

- The only two-way guidebook to the GR20: both northbound and southbound routes are described in full. - Real IGN Maps included (1:25,000): no need to carry separate maps. - 15 different itineraries. Includes both northbound and southbound itineraries. Difficult calculations of time, distance and altitude gain are done for you.

Want to improve your off-piste skiing? Whether it's your first time off-piste or you are an experienced skier, this book will help develop your skills, fine tune your performance and take your skiing to the next level.

David's adventures, narrated with humour and warmth, capture the joy and resilience of exploration. His journey proves that the spirit of adventure is alive, no matter the vehicle.

Discover the wild, untamed beauty of the Isle of Man with this essential companion to exploring the island's most enchanting and secluded spots. From rugged coastal cliffs and ancient woodlands to hidden glens and secret beaches, this guide unearths the best of the Isle of Man's natural and historical wonders. Escape the crowds and venture off the beaten path to uncover a treasure trove of forgotten landscapes, abundant wildlife and fascinating heritage.Packed with over 400 entries, it includes detailed recommendations for wild swimming in secluded coves, hiking through mysterious forests, exploring ancient ruins, visiting the island's many waterfalls and discovering enchanting glens. Highlights include the stunning cliffs of the Calf of Man, where you can spot seals and seabirds, the hidden coves of Niarbyl Bay and the prehistoric ruins at Meayll Hill Circle.You'll also find a selection of traditional Manx inns, cosy cafés and farm shops for refuelling and relaxing in after your adventures. With insider tips on the best places to stay, stargaze or enjoy a picnic in nature, this guide will help you immerse yourself in the island's wild spirit. Whether you're a hiker, swimmer, or simply a nature lover, it will inspire you to experience the island in a whole new way.

Revealing the peaceful hidden swimming holes around two of the southwest's busiest cities, this book guides you to 28 enchanting wild swimming spots, all within an hour's journey of Bristol or Bath. This expertly curated collection of walks features a diverse range of swims, from a tranquil dip in secluded Orchardleigh Lake near Frome, amid the stunning grounds of a country estate, to a playful swim in the River Wye, in Herefordshire, where you can launch into the water from rope swings and ride the rapids. Elsewhere you'll find hidden beaches and plunge pools along the Little Avon, in Gloucestershire, a swim among water voles, in the foothills of the Mendip Hills, and even an invitation to take the plunge at the White Spring Well at Glastonbury, a site steeped in ancient legends and spiritual energy. Each walk includes detailed directions, maps and information on swim suitability and safety, and the guide also contains thoughtful insights into the area's rich history and natural beauty, ensuring an unforgettable adventure for walkers and wild swimming enthusiasts.

This expertly curated new guide unveils 28 invigorating wild swimming adventures in Yorkshire's spectacular Dales and Moors. With clear directions, maps, points of interest and insights into the area's history and ecology, the book caters to everyone from heritage lovers and nature enthusiasts to outdoor adventurers. Packed with practical guidance, and recommendations for cosy local pubs and cafés along each route, whether you're a hiker, swimmer, history lover or weekend adventurer you'll find everything you need in this book to explore Yorkshire's wildest corners with confidence.

A celebration of Dartmoor's tors - fantastical yet natural outcrops of rock that have captivated imaginations for centuries - Dartmoor's Wild Tors is more than just a guide to these fabled granite stacks. Blending stunning original artwork with personal reflection, local legends and historical insight, this original new book offers an immersive take on 28 of these iconic Devon landforms. Millions of years old, the tors have long drawn artists, archaeologists and geologists; Victorian antiquarians believed them to be 'rock idols' worshipped by Druids, while Bronze Age people built ceremonial stone rows aligned to their majesty. Others come simply to hike around these mysterious monoliths, enjoying their untamed moorland setting, in Britain's first National Park. Journey through time and place with this book as your guide, exploring why these 'rock idols' garner such enduring fascination. Climb to the dramatic heights of Bench Tor, where the River Dart carves its way through the valley below. Explore the twin tors of Blackingstone Rock and Heltor, linked by legend as well as geography. Stand where medieval tin miners once held parliament at Crockern Tor (and where the spirit of 'Old Crockern' still inspires). Or stride out to experience the haunting beauty of the Dewerstone, its sheer cliffs rising above the River Plym, shrouded in myth and cloaked in Devon rainforest. Whether you're a hiker, swimmer, botanist or poet, this book will inspire you to experience this mesmerisingly wild corner of southern England anew.

This inspiring new guide is your key to unlocking the natural beauty and hidden treasures of this captivating North African nation. Your passport to venturing beyond the typical tourist itineraries and experiencing Morocco's wild side, it includes swims in secluded desert pools, hikes through ancient cedar forests and visits to dizzyingly high mountain villages. Discover the dramatic gorges of the Dad]s Valley, experience the hospitality of remote Amazigh (Berber) villages perched high on mountainsides and cool off in waterfalls hidden deep in the Rif Mountains. This guide also reveals secret coves that are ideal for swimming or surfing off, wallowing in the waters of the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Venture into the Sahara Desert and camp under star-filled skies amidst rolling dunes, or seek out the magic of hidden oases and lush palm groves tucked away in the south. Taking in awe-inspiring landscapes such as Paradise Valley, a hidden swimmer's oasis in the Anti-Atlas Mountains, the majestic Ouzoud Waterfalls, which plunge 100 metres into emerald pools, and the wild, windswept beaches of Sidi Kaouki and Cap Sim, the guide also includes detailed maps, practical tips, and advice to help empower you to explore Morocco in a more responsible, sustainable way.

This illuminating new guide to 100 exciting marine adventures around Britain is suitable for everyone, from first-timers to seasoned explorers. Ranging from easy forays around tidal pools to deep-water sites challenging enough to reward more experienced snorkellers, it's the perfect primer for anyone looking to discover Britain's secret underwater world. An extensive guide to Britain's best snorkelling spots, whether you have your sights set on the sheltered waters of Devon's Babbacombe Bay, the pristine marine nature reserve of Skomer, in Pembrokeshire, or the Churchill Barrier, in Orkney, where a sunken WWII shipwreck teems with sea life, this book will reveal a world of wonder around and below the water. A must-have for anyone looking to add new depth to their swims around the British coastline, the book also covers practicalities such as equipment, safety, habitat protection, navigation and learning how to spot and identify species. Let this book lead you on a journey around Britain's kelp forests, reefs, seagrass meadows and tidal pools and, whatever your level of experience, you'll find it opens up a new realm of adventure to be discovered.

The definitive go-to training manual for cyclists written by the world's leading cycling coach Joe Friel.

Written by Tudor Bompa, the creator of periodizationtraining, Training & Conditioning in Soccer is the best guide forintroducing strength training into soccer practice to develop fast and agile players.

The official yearbook for Ducati's entire 2024 season, covering MotoGP and Superbike as well as major championship races.

Mitch ‘Blood’ Green hadmore things going for him to make big money in boxing than nearly any fighterin history. A six-foot-six, 225-pound heavyweight with a chiseled physique anda traffic-stopping look, Green had street credibility for days—he was the gang leaderof the Black Spades—and four New York Golden Gloves heavyweight titles.But his penchant formayhem, drugs, and chaos, while keeping him in the news, torpedoed his pro boxingcareer. He lost a high-profile decision to Mike Tyson at Madison Square Garden,got into a tabloid-grabbing late-night street fight with Tyson at anafter-hours boutique in Harlem, and then disappeared.Until Charles Farrellfound him.In The Legend of Mitch "Blood" Green and Other Boxing Essays, Farrell captures life in the boxingbusiness from its deepest interior, and offers additional portraits of charactersas wide-ranging as Donald Trump, Floyd Patterson, Bert Cooper, Charley Burley, PeterMcNeeley, and Muhammad Ali. Trenchant, fearless, and often flat-out funny, there has neverbeen a boxing book like this, and there will never be another.

In May 1994, Everton Football Club found themselves on the brink of disaster - an outcome no one could have imagined just a few years earlier. More than three decades after John Moores set out to make Everton the dominant force in English football, the club faced the grim prospect of relegation in the final match of the 1993/94 season against Wimbledon. Once known as the 'Mersey Millionaires, ' Everton had fallen to 'Mersey Mediocrities.' This downfall was unthinkable just nine years earlier, when Howard Kendall had led the club to the League Championship and European supremacy. However, Everton became collateral damage in the aftermath of the Heysel disaster, caught between English football authorities and UEFA. When Kendall departed in 1987 after securing a second league title, the club began a steep decline, leading to a period of intense instability that eventually threatened their long-held status in English football's top flight. In The End, Gavin Buckland's final book on the Moores era at Everton, the author explores the club's journey from towering success to the brink of relegation. The narrative captures how boardroom complacency and indecision combined with uncertainty over the club's ownership to allow Everton to fall behind their peers as a new era of English football dawned. Meticulously researched and piecing together interviews, archival materials and behind-the-scenes stories, The End is the authoritative and vivid telling of footballing aristocracy falling on hard times. Offering rich detail and insight, The End is a must-read for any football fan or historian of the modern game.

This book will help you make the transition from weekend racer to world champion. Covering everything from where to look and getting 'in the groove' to mental approaches and championship sailing, you will be working your way up the leaderboard in no time. Written by an amateur sailor, this book proves that, with the right tools and enough determination, anyone can succeed in the sport of sailing. Packed full of intelligent insight, brilliant top tips and engaging photo sequences, if your goal is to win then this is the book for you! In his foreword Sir Ben Ainslie writes how he himself has used a lot of the techniques that Nick describes in the book, and remarks that Nick is "e;one of the best... This book allows anyone to gain from his experiences"e;.