Sport

Join a mountain bike journey to Morocco's dusty shepherd trails in the Atlas Mountains and the steep climbs of the Belgian Ardennes forests. Experience the lonely expanses and exalted beauty of the Scottish Highlands, the gravel roads and paths of Germany and Jutland. Feel the pressure to catch the train over the Great Belt during the Danish road race: Race Around Denmark.Endless hours in the saddle, with time to rejoice in life, the body's capabilities, and the world's wondrous grandeur, are transformed in Morten's lectures into engaging, humorous, and present observations.Stories of adventure and the joy of venturing into the unknown are complemented by reflections on life's small and large events, creating a magical universe that will resonate with both cycling enthusiasts and those who appreciate a well-told story.As an active participant on the Danish and international ultra scene since the turn of the millennium, Morten Kjærsgaard draws on many years of experiences and adventures in this lecture about the marvelous world of ultracycling.

Putting on a Show is the story of Chesterfield FC's remarkable 2023/24 promotion season. Written by the Derbyshire Times' Spireites writer Liam Norcliffe, this is a detailed account of Chesterfield's record-breaking return to the EFL after six seasons in non-league which saw them almost relegated to regional football and close to going bust.

Played Up Pompey Four contains fresh interviews with 23 individuals whose immense contributions left an indelible mark on a truly special football club. The fourth in the Played Up Pompey series, this book explores the Blues careers of those whose outstanding performances established them as household names and heroes among the Fratton faithful.

When Dave Bassett arrived as Sheffield United's new manager in 1988, the club was going nowhere. What followed was a rollercoaster ride of back-to-back promotions, against-the-odds survivals and a remarkable era of success. Bassett's Blades charts the inside story of that era through the games, characters and stories that define a generation.

Lly?n''s two outstanding natural features are its coast and its hills. Having completed A Welsh Learner''s Ramble Along the Ll¿n Coastal Path (2012), Jean Brandwood''s passion for walking and culture was itching to write a second volume. It didn''t take long for the author to decide to head for the hills next.

Walking may seem a simple act. But it has a long history, much of it unnoticed. It has always carried a wide range of associations, in a myriad of areas, including manual work, philosophy, social class, landscape, political protest, cartography, poetry, religion, tourism and art. Wales is especially rich in traditions of walking - walking by...

Sport Skill Acquisition considers the expanding knowledge in motor behavior, with a focus on application, blending major theoretical perspectives with other performance essentials to support athletic performance. The it depends approach is employed to select a strategy for each particular context.

Renowned racing historian Edward L. Bowen examines the exploits and legacies of twenty-four of the twentieth century's most influential sires, including Northern Dancer, Fair Play, Hyperion, and Challenger II, as well as the people who were associated with them. Dynasties an invaluable contribution to the literature of the sport.

A story of love, life and death - and one man and his dog. A small ad in the local newspaper turns Cédric Sapin-Defour's world upside down: a litter of Bernese Mountain dogs are looking for homes. The idea of curing his loneliness with a new companion appeals to him, and he immediately falls for the puppy with the blue collar. Waiting for little Ubac is unbearable, and all sorts of preparations are made for the new arrival. Even choosing a name is an adventure.As Ubac grows, he takes - in every sense of the word - an ever larger place in Cédric's life. We witness the beginnings of an understanding between man and dog, as they both crave their long walks in the mountains, hate to be apart, and protect each other. This special connection is then extended to new members of the pack: Cédric's wife, Mathilde, and canines Cordée and Frison.Over the course of thirteen years, we're kept in suspense by an unpredictable affection, a joyous life lived too fast, the aching pain of separation and the happy memories that demonstrate an unconditional love.'Not just a tribute to the love humans feel for their pets but also a means of voicing the deep grief that can be felt after a dog's death, when all that is left is a collar and hairs, and the house seems too big without them.' Guardian His Smell After the Rain has been a surprise bestseller and word-of-mouth sensation in France, championed by indie booksellers, selling more than 300,000 copies.Translated by Adriana Hunter.

It's game, set, match in the hottest new read of 2025! Pre-order now! When Aussie Dylan Bailey walks away from her tenth grand slam without a title, she decides to call in for early retirement. But after spending time with fellow pro and British player Oliver Anderson, he convinces her she still has one last title fight left in her. Together, they embark on a journey of rediscovery and second chances, as Dylan and Oliver navigate the highs and lows of professional tennis while falling deeper in love with each passing match.

Fascinating chronicles of an utterly unique life in football and 18 years at Newcastle United, with a foreword by Alan Shearer. Life in Black and White offers a unique perspective on life behind the scenes at one of England's most famous football clubs. No other individual has had the immense privilege of working at Newcastle United in the capacity that Paul Ferris once did: as a player between 1981 and 1986, physiotherapist between 1993 and 2003, and finally as a key member of Alan Shearer's management team in 2009. The book is a deliberately light-hearted, often hilarious retelling of endless, and sometimes unbelievable, stories of events Paul experienced, and characters he met. His numerous, otherwise forgotten tales from a bygone era in 1980s football include the likes of Kevin Keegan, Jack Charlton, Paul Gascoigne, George Best and more. Ferris' chronicles from 18 years at Newcastle United also feature managers such as Kenny Dalglish, Ruud Gullit, Bobby Robson, the tumultuous 1993-2006 period and Alan Shearer's ill-fated short tenure. If you are a Newcastle United supporter, football fan or loved The Boy on the Shed, this book is the ultimate way to revisit the club's precious glory days of football.

Documenting one of the most comprehensive surveys of a shipwreck ever conducted, Simon Mills' new book takes you inside the SS Britannic for a unique dive into the past.

The definitive bible of every knot seafarers need to know, packed with step-by-step diagrams and photography.

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Per come l'hai costruita e raggiunta, per gli avversari con i quali ti sei misurato e hai sconfitto, per il luogo o le circostanze in cui l'hai riportata, la magia della vittoria non si ripete mai uguale. Anche per me è così: la prima in assoluto; la prima nel campionato del mondo rally; quella conquistata di forza o quella inventata con l'astuzia. Quella in cui il cuore ha prevalso su piede e cervello. Ventotto volte il destino ha fatto sì che lungo la mia carriera incrociassi il successo, diciassette quelli nei rally di più alto livello. Impossibile decidere una classifica. Eppure, fra tutti, uno prevale prepotente nella mia memoria: la vittoria al Safari del 1988. Una vittoria perfetta, perfino storica. Non ero indicato tra i favoriti e la Lancia non l'aveva mai spuntata nel rally del Kenya, una sfida unica nel suo genere e perciò ineguagliabile, la più difficile, spietata e imprevedibile di sempre per uomini e mezzi. Forse per il fatto che oggi il Safari è ridotto a un rally come gli altri e del suo leggendario passato non rimane che il nome e non lo spirito, o magari perché curiosi di quella strepitosa stagione della Lancia si sta, ahimè, perdendo la memoria, è nato, se così si può dire, questo libro che parla non tanto e non solo di Miki Biasion in Africa orientale, quanto dell'epopea della Delta al Safari riassunta in due numeri: 6 presenze, 3 affermazioni. Coinvolgendo, come in altri miei intermezzi letterari, Maurizio Ravaglia che, da giornalista, di rally del Kenya all'epoca ne ha raccontati dal vivo una dozzina, ha preso corpo questo diario-documentario in cui alle gioie e alle delusioni provate al volante, e agli episodi di gara più significativi e curiosi, ho voluto accompagnare la testimonianza del Safari vissuto dietro le quinte: dalla preparazione delle varie versioni della Delta "Africa" alle diverse fasi e ai segreti della pianificazione della competizione equatoriale. Con il piacere e l'ambizione di far rivivere l'atmosfera di quella Mille Miglia africana e quel tempo pieno di fascino.