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Out now: the autobiography of the legendary sports promoter, Barry Hearn. 'I am the largest sports promoter in the world. I promote 11 sports to a global audience of billions of people every day of my life'__________A larger than life working class hero, Romford born and bred - always ready with the perfect soundbite - Barry Hearn was famously described as 'roguish but never a rogue'. Hearn is credited with turning snooker into one of the biggest sports in Britain. He essentially turned a sport in which competitors wear bowties into a massive, globally televised event. Away from the table, his promotions empire casts its net over a dozen sports - from professional boxing to darts, fishing to ten-pin bowling - and his career spans four decades. He also previously owned Leyton Orient football club. Packed with hilarious anecdotes from the golden age of snooker, and behind-the-scenes insight into boxing negotiations and darts bust-ups, Hearn's book is a joy to read from start to finish.

From the award-winning team behind the Totally Football Show, one of the world's leading independent football podcastsThe Totally Football Yearbook isn't just a collection of statistics. It's analysis, insight, authority and irreverence. It's the views of some of the biggest names in football writing, the same names that make The Totally Football Show one of the world's biggest independent football podcasts. It's the breathless story of the season just passed and an eager look ahead to the season still to come. But yes, there's loads of statistics as well. I mean, we couldn't stop ourselves if we tried . . .We've got the Premier League, Scotland, the Women's Super League, the Football League, France, Spain, Italy and Germany all covered, and so much more besides. Will you ever need anything else to keep you informed on the beautiful game? That's really not for us to say. But no, you won't. With a foreword from Jamie Carragher, an introduction from James Richardson, and contributions from Iain Macintosh, James Horncastle, Duncan Alexander, Nick Miller and many more, The Totally Football Yearbook is a must-have for every football fan.

Fight Like a Girl is a gripping novel penned by the talented Della O'Sullivan. Published in 2023, this book will take you on a journey of courage, determination, and resilience. The story is a brilliant addition to the genre of contemporary fiction, showcasing O'Sullivan's knack for creating compelling characters and intricate plot lines. HarperCollins Publishers, a renowned name in the publishing industry, is proud to bring this masterpiece to readers around the world. The book is written in English, making it accessible to a wide range of readers. Fight Like a Girl is a must-read for those who enjoy thought-provoking literature that challenges societal norms and inspires change.

Guide to 50 walks and easy scrambles in north-western Scotland, covering Southern Torridon, Northern Torridon, Letterewe and Fisherfield, and the Fannichs. Ascents of 27 Munros, 20 Corbetts and 14 Grahams are included, with highlights including Liathach, Beinn Eighe, Beinn Alligin, An Teallach and Slioch. The walks are suitable for those with good navigation skills who are competent in a mountain environment. All the walks in the guide are graded, with summary statistics provided, and each includes clear route description and mapping. There's also a route summary table to help with choosing appropriate walks. Background information on local geology, wildlife and history, and planning details on when to go, where to stay and what to take are included to make the most out of any trip to Torridon. The region boasts spectacular and distinctive landscapes and breathtaking views. Steep-sided rocky mountains rise above long winding lochs, both freshwater and sea. From the hills there are vast panoramas out across the sea to the Hebrides and of mountains stretching out to the north, south and east. This is a land for those who love open spaces, vast horizons, and the domination of nature.

An "excellent" (The New York Times) modern tribute to an ageless pastime, and a practical guide to the art, philosophy, and rituals of fly fishing, by an expert, lifelong angler.In The Optimist, David Coggins makes a case for the skills and sensibility of an enduring sport and shares the secrets, frustrations, and triumphs of the great tradition of fly fishing, which has captivated anglers worldwide. Written in wry, wise, and keenly observed prose, each chapter focuses on a specific place, fish, and skill. Few individuals, for example, have the visual acuity required to catch the nearly invisible bonefish of the Bahamas flats. Or the patience to land the elusive Atlantic salmon, "the fish of a thousand casts," in eastern Canada. Pursuing these challenges, Coggins, "a confirmed obsessive," travels to one fishing paradise after another, including the great rivers of Patagonia, private chalk streams in England, remote ponds in Maine, and New York City's Jamaica Bay. In each setting, he chronicles his fortunes and misfortunes with honesty and humor while meditating on how fishing teaches focus, inner stillness, and a connection to the natural world. Perfect for the novice, the enthusiastic amateur, and the devoted angler alike, The Optimist offers a practical path to enlightenment while providing "a rueful, thoughtful, and very funny examination of an elegant obsession" (Jay McInerney).

In celebration of the tenth anniversary of the Wales Coast Path, the authors recount their adventures successfully walking the entire route. Ideal for casual walkers who want an amusing, accessible guide to one of Britain''s greatest outdoor challenges.

The Lake District National Park is England's most popular mountain region and is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Suitable for most reasonably fit hillwalkers, the 145km (90 mile) Tour of the Lake District takes in the best of this beautiful region in a circular tour. The route is presented in nine stages, plus an optional 'prologue' stage from Windermere station to the start-point in Ambleside, and can be compressed into one week or extended over two weeks, giving time to visit many attractions on the way. In addition to the main (non-waymarked) route, which links the main towns and valleys of the national park, five interchangeable high-level stages are also offered, enabling you to visit some of the region's most celebrated high peaks - including Coniston Old Man, Scafell Pike, Great Gable and Helvellyn - should you so wish. Each stage includes summary statistics and clear route description illustrated with OS mapping and an elevation profile. There are notes on local points of interest and a wealth of information to help you plan your tour, covering public transport, accommodation and kit, plus accommodation listings and a facilities table. The Tour showcases the magnificent landscapes of the region, from mountain vistas to idyllic lakeshore scenery. There are lakes, rivers and waterfalls, characterful towns and villages, remote valleys, high fells and fascinating historical features including a Neolithic stone circle, packhorse bridges and properties that once belonged to Beatrix Potter and William Wordsworth. There are a wide range of accommodation options to suit all budgets and opportunities to sample delicious local produce. The Tour of the Lake District is an ideal way to discover all the region has to offer and is sure to generate lots of memorable experiences.

Award-winning writer Matt Dickinson recalls Manchester United's historic Treble campaign in 99 compelling chapters

30. oktober 1974: Kinshasa, hovedstaden i Zaire, er åstedet for århundrets boksekamp. I det ene hjørnet står George Foreman, regjerende verdensmester i tungvekt. Og i det andre, Muhammad Ali, bokseren som ble fratatt mestertittelen uten å ha tapt en eneste kamp. Forfatteren går tett på begivenhetene, og beskriver stemningen før og under kampen. Samtidig gir han en skildring av trenere, markedsførere, sparringspartnere, supportere og pressefolk.

Fysikk og idrett er en lærebok i biomekanikk, kraft og bevegelse som i tillegg til relevant beskrivelse av faget, tar hensyn til sentrale pedagogiske utfordringer for studentene. Ved å bygge opp fagstoffet steg for steg, og inkludere eksempler som gir mening for leseren, søker man å øke forståelsen og gjøre innholdet tilgjengelig. Sentrale tema i boken: Elementær fysikk som grunnlag for å forstå bevegelse Biomekanikk/funksjonell anatomi - forståelse av krefter og momenter i bevegelse Analyse/beregning av krefter og hastighet relatert til ulike idrettsbevegelser Viktigheten av god biomekanisk forståelse i rehabilitering og forebygging av idrettsskader Boken er skrevet for studenter innen idrettsvitenskap, fysioterapi, trenerutdanning (inkludert PT), kroppsøvingsfag. Til boken er det en nettressurs som gir kunnskap i de områder av fysikken og matematikken som er nødvendig for å forstå fagstoffet. Ved hjelp av QR-koder i boken, vil leseren lett få tilgang til ressursene det henvises til.

Oppfølgeren til BjørnstadEtter de fryktelige hendelsene som rystet Bjørnstad i den første boken, forteller Vi mot dere om månedene etterpå. Bestevenninnene Maya og Ana tilbringer sommeren på en bortgjemt øy og forsøker å glemme verden rundt seg. Men ingenting blir sånn som de håper.Rivaliseringen mellom Bjørnstad og Hed vokser til en kamp om penger, makt og overlevelse som eksploderer når de to hockeylagene møtes. Samtidig avsløres en ung spillers innerste hemmelighet, og et helt samfunn tvinges til å vise hva det egentlig står for.En fortelling om lojalitet, vennskap og kjærligheten som utfordrer alt.«Det er vanskelig å la være å like det.» Dagens Nyheter

Den komplette beretningen om Norges mest berømte turrenn. 20. mars 1932 vant Trygve Beisvåg fra Fosnes i Nord-Trøndelag det første Birkebeinerrennet i historien på tiden 4.51. I 2015 gikk Petter Eliassen i mål på rekordtiden 2.19. Forskjellen i tid.rommer.over 80 års skihistorie. ................Denne.underholdende skiboka.spenner fra den dramatiske flukten til birkebeinerne Torstein Skeivla og Skjervald Skrukka med kongsemnet Håkon Håkonsson i armene, via folkekjære skilegender som Ole Ellefsæter, Ivar Formo og Erling Jevne, til de ukjente hverdagsheltene som har kjempet seg over fjellet med bakglatte ski, magesjau, melkesyre i bein og armer og en knert på innerlomma. ............... Hvem deltar i Birken? Hvordan har rennet forandret seg opp gjennom årene? Hvordan ble turrennet så ekstremt populært? Thor Gotaas gir oss alle svarene på sin særegne, underfundige måte i denne gjennomillustrerte gaveboka.. ....

Dette er historien om Camilla Herrem, fra hun med foreldrenes milde tvang blir overtalt til å forlate barndomshjemmet på Sola og reise ut for å bli en av landets beste håndballspillere. Vi blir med bak kulissene i fire klubber i fire land. Vi møter ektemannen Steffen og sønnen Theo, og Lykke, den raggete hunden, som har vært med over alt, fra Trondheim til Romania, Danmark og Makedonia. Her er historien om den omsorgsfulle og kravstore toppidrettsutøveren. Om mesterskapene som har befestet håndballjentenes posisjon som folkeeie, og der Camilla Herrem, flere ganger kåret til verdens beste kantspiller, alltid har gått foran som allsanger og festens midtpunkt etter hvert eneste nye VM-, OL- og EM-gull. Hun er forbildet hundrevis, kanskje tusenvis, av håndballjenter og -gutter over hele landet måler seg mot. Hun er bevisst den rollen og utøver den med nådeløs ærlighet, slik hun alltid har gjort, uten å gå på akkord med noen.

Boken behandler alle de fisker som årlig opptrer i norske farvann, og alle ferskvannsfisker som finnes i Norge. Fiskeartene blir presentert hver for seg, og i tillegg inneholder boken bestemmelsesnøkler, oversikt over fiskenes utvikling, anatomi, klassifisering, vandringer og mye mer. Med litteraturliste og register med norske og latinske navn.

Boken er en beskrivelse av viljens verden. Forfatteren lager en tese om at den rene vilje kan skape illusjoner om å fly. Med begeistringens enkle midler, avdekker han det magiske ved sykkelsporten i det man tenker at beina er en stille motor, en kilde av fri kraft. På denne måten er boken også en ode til livet, den uutømmelige kilden som alle ting kommer fra. Her folder i tillegg hele den franske landsbygda seg ut for oss, for leseren befinner seg i sentrum av et sykkelritt. Og vinneren er Reihan fra Nimes.

This title aims to show how the horse's muscles work and explains how this information can be put to good use in riding. With knowledge of the horse's anatomy the rider should better understand what is being asked of the horse, and how to achieve it with sympathetic riding and horse care.

For fans of Bill Bryson and David Sedaris comes an anti-nature memoir that will resonate with anyone who would rather stay inside with a book than venture into the mountains, from one of Scandinavia’s biggest comedians.“A smart, funny and honest exposé of the cult of the outdoors, from the sublime to the ridiculous.”—Foreword ReviewsSometime around his forties, Are Kalvø starts losing his friends… to the mountains. Friends who used to meet him at the pub are now hiking and skiing every weekend, and when they do show up, all they talk about is feeling at one with nature (without a hint of irony). When Are realizes he’s the only person who hasn’t posted a selfie on a mountain, he starts to wonder: does he have it all wrong?To find out, Are buys some ridiculously expensive gear and heads into the woods. The result of his sardonic trek is at once a smart and funny take-down of outdoors culture, and a reluctant surrender to nature’s undeniable pull. An adventure, a comedy, and a tragedy, The Hiking Book from Hell is destined to become a nature writing (and nature hating) classic.

Celebrate six decades of outrageous, unforgettable Lamborghini cars with this must-have volume featuring fascinating history and stunning photography. Sixty years ago, Ferruccio Lamborghini put the sports car world on notice with the introduction of his V-12-powered 350 GT. Just three years later, in 1966, Lamborghini stunned the automotive establishment with its introduction of the stunning Miura, the first mid-engine production car. Rivals at the 1966 Geneva Auto Show could only stare in wonder. Wrapped in a svelte Marcello Gandini–penned body and powered by a 350-horsepower V-12, the Miura instantly made every other sports car look antiquated, including those offered by Lamborghini’s Italian rival, Ferrari. It would be two years before Ferrari offered its own mid-engine reply in the form of the 206 Dino GT. For Lamborghini, there was the time before the Miura and the time after the Miura. It marked a sea change not only for the Sant’Agata manufacturer but for the sports car world broadly. The Supercar had arrived. In 1974, Lamborghini again shocked the automotive world with the mad Countach (an Italian expression one might utter at the sight of a beautiful woman), another Gandini masterpiece. Wide, low, and purposeful, the Countach completely redefined the supercar template, in the process becoming the poster car of choice for children of all ages the world over. As Supercars evolved to Hypercars, Audi acquired Lamborghini, giving new life to the firm and unleashing a series of amazing cars from the  Murcielago to the Gallardo to the Aventador and Huracan. Today, there is even the all-purpose Urus SUV! In this richly detailed survey spanning 60 years of extreme performance, each of Lamborghini’s seminal cars is detailed and complemented by historic and commissioned photography and technical specifications. Captivating to read and beautiful to behold, Lamborghini Supercars: 60 Years belongs in every sports-car fan’s collection.

Quite simply the best book of Lanzarote that you can buy. If this is your first visit to Lanzarote then Walk! Lanzarote plus Lanzarote Tour & Trail Map will give you a series of adventures that will have you returning to the Fire island to experience more.

This is the official World Athletics (WA) Track & Field book and the most comprehensive guide on track & field currently available. It is a textbook for all athletes, coaches, trainers, and sports students and teachers from youth athletics to high-performance training and includes a foreword by WA President Sebastian Coe.

A full-colour guide to electric radio control Off-road vehicles (1/10 and 1/8 scale). It contains everything you need to know from basic how-to guides to advanced techniques used by world champions. Everything you need to drive faster is in this book whether you're a beginner, club racer or pro driver. Step-by-step guides to reducing your lap times, advice for every setup option, checklists, and more. Written with the support of IFMAR World Champions Bruno Coelho (2-time 4WD winner) and Billy Easton (2WD winner). Includes Tech Talks by Ray Munday (Australian 2WD & 4WD Champion). Also available as an eBook.

Lace up your hiking boots and get ready to explore 50 of the Americas' most epic hikes. Ranging from one-day walks to multi-day treks, each route is graded according to its challenge and features a first-person account from a writer that has completed it, accompanied by a map, inspiring photos and practical details to follow in their footsteps.

The gripping adventure story of one man's epic journey back from Siberia to England by bike