"Van Watson dressed up as a Black Water Rafting guide back in 1971. It was a bit pointless really as Peter Chandler did not start the business until 1987 and Van did not start guiding there until 1989. Instead of hanging around in a clammy wet suit for 18...
"Beauty standards play a significant role in most aspects of society - and the world of surfing is no exception. Every Body Surf pays tribute to women in the surfing community who are breaking down those barriers and living their best lives on and off the...
The inside story of Ian Foster's four seasons as All Blacks coach. Ian Foster was the All Blacks coach the nation seemingly never wanted. Appointed in 2019, Foster led the All Blacks through one of the most tumultuous periods of the team's 120-year history....
"Sheree Bekker and Stephen Mumford argue that the category of 'women's sport' is not the feminist win some would have you believe. Instead, the segregation of women in sport is just one more way in which women are told to expect less from society. Women had to...
"You can never take what you love too seriously. Welcome to The Periodic Table of Cricket. Here you'll find the essential elements - batsmen and bowlers past and present - that have left a lasting legacy on this great sport. As with chemical elements, these...
"Millions follow the F1 racing season from March to November, but few realise the enormity and complexity of a sport that encompasses so much more than 20 or so Sunday afternoons in the year. With access to drivers, pit crews, backroom operations, strategists,...
"Why has Ferrari struggled so much in recent years? When will Ferrari win another Championship? The author looks for answers to these questions and goes beyond simple answers by delving into the shifts within F1 from Ferrari's dominance in the mid-2000s to...
This Souvenir traces the earliest history and how it has progressed over the years. Over 40 years, Pupuke Waterwise has served as a focal point for the education of those who have experienced these skills provided by their schools,volunteer instructors and...
"An eye-opening memoir of family drama, stardom, despair, and resilience from the wildly popular wrestling superstar. Saraya-Jade Bevis, formerly WWE's Paige, is one of the biggest names in the wrestling world. She is the youngest two-time WWE Divas Champion...
"As one of the world's most popular sports, and with races in far corners of the globe, Formula One is big business. Its drivers are among the world's most highly paid athletes, and it costs more than a billion pounds to keep its ten teams ticking over. This...
A fascinating deep dive into the history of the L Class Mullet Boats - the boats, the rules, the sailors & the race for the ultimate prize - the LIPTON CUP. A unique record of every 100 plus years of racing in the same boats, with the same class rules, over...
"When Australian golfer Ian Baker-Finch won the British Open in 1991, he became a household name. Yet his world collapsed after a dramatic and inexplicable loss of form just a few short years later. For more than 30 years the golfing world has wondered, 'What...
"This tale is more than just a journey through the exhilarating highs and heartbreaking lows of professional athletics; it's a testament to the unyielding spirit of a true champion. Katarina Johnson-Thompson has never had it easy. Born a child of two worlds -...
"An illustrated guide to the fundamentals of canoeing, including solid instruction on all aspects of canoeing, from types of canoes to equipment choices, paddle and on-the-water techniques, safety tips, and more. In partnership with outdoor leader Outward...
"From the acclaimed New York Times bestselling author whose coverage of Mike Tyson and his inner circle dates back to the 1980s, a magnificent noir epic about fame, race, greed, criminality, trauma, and the creation of the most feared and mesmerizing fighter...
"Orphaned at just thirteen in a still-segregated Washington, D.C., George Raveling was introduced to a relatively unpopular sport--basketball--in high school. The rest, as they say, is history. Raveling went on to become one of the winningest coaches of all...
"Southern Faces, the third-ever climbing guidebook for Otepoti Dunedin-arriving after a 25-year wait since the last guidebook. This beautifully designed book by Riley Smith celebrates the last five decades of local climbing and the immense growth of the scene...
Is the rugby picture in New Zealand as black as it's sometimes painted? Is all the discontent justified? This state-of-the-nation look at New Zealand rugby afteralmost a decade of professionalism argues the case for optimism in the run-up to the World Cup. The...
"A lavish, illustrated companion to the Tour de France that makes for the perfect gift for any cycling fan. The Official History of the Tour de France - fully revised and updated for 2025 - is a celebration of one of the greatest annual sporting events on the...
"From legendary gymnast Simone Biles's longtime coach, an insider's look at the making of a champion. With a Foreword by Simone Biles Simone Biles is one of the greatest athletes of all time. She's won six all-around world championships and seven Olympic...
"The Complete Guide to Sailing& Seamanship is the perfect blend of captivating sea stories and essential, basic instructional methods for anyone yearning to sail. Topics include seamanship and boat handling, anchoring and docking, and history and lore...
"This is a heartwarming book full to the brim with love of family, of friends, of football. Yet, we discover in its pages just how much courage it takes to be true to yourself and show that love in good times and bad.' The Hon. Julia Gillard AC Katrina Gorry...
"Expert sailing instructor and best-selling author Duncan Wells shares his top sailing tips, hints and advice to answer all your boating questions and dilemmas, for an enjoyable and stress-free time at sea. The book is packed with practical bitesize tips and...
Following the end to World War Two, the peacetime summer of cricket in England is largely remembered for the Victory Tests and the visit by the popular Australian cricketers. The New Zealand Services cricket team also toured around England during the summer of...
"Circuit de Monaco. Monte Carlo. The ultimate race in the Formula One calendar. When you think of Formula One, you think of Monaco. Once a year, yachts jam the harbour, celebrities fill the stands and luxury sports cars litter the streets as of thousands of...
"Formula 1 75 Years celebrates the sport's full history with a stunningly illustrated ride through its greatest teams, drivers, and events"--Publisher's description.
"What makes a fish fun to catch? Highlighting a diverse number of species across both saltwater and freshwater, Hooked is an informational and entertaining account of what makes fishing great. Anglers of every level will find something new and interesting to...
"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...
"Tennis is not short on history. When Nadal arrived on the scene in 2005, the record for men's singles titles at the French Open stood at six, held by Bjorn Borg. Almost twenty years later, Nadal has more than doubled Borg's total with a mind-boggling fourteen...
"Steve Williams, arguably the greatest caddie in golf history, teams up with renowned golf journalist Evin Priest to give his definitive account of his 12-year partnership with the legendary Tiger Woods, sharing personal, never-before-told moments of their...
"Betsy Blunden was the first professional woman mountain guide in the world when she was employed at the Hermitage in late 1928, aged 18. She guided there for three seasons and went on to make other significant climbs, including the first 3,000m peak in New...
"Discover the ultimate angler's bible - the first coffee table book that dives into every aspect of the beloved hobby. From essential know-how to the rich history, from different types of game to dream-worthy destinations, it's the one and only book that truly...
"After finishing as runner-up three times in the drivers' world championship, in 1992 Mansell finally secured the title. It was the crowning achievement of a hugely successful career, in which he won 31 Grand Prix, a record for a British driver that stood...
"Cassidy Randall draws on extensive archival research and original interviews to tell an engrossing, edge-of-the-seat adventure story about a forgotten group of climbers who had the audacity to believe that women could walk alone in extraordinary and...
"Test cricket is on the cusp of its 150th anniversary. For the first time, Test Cricket: A History tells the full, gripping story of the players and stories that have shaped the game's evolution since 1877. Tim Wigmore brings to life both Test cricket on the...
"21 years, 188 Test Matches, 704 Test Wickets. This is Jimmy's story. From growing up in Burnley as an outsider, isolated at school, bunking off, dreaming of being somewhere - anywhere - else, to dominating the 22 yards of the wicket as part of the deadliest...
"Right now, more people are risking their lives for their sports then ever before in history. As Thomas Pynchon once put it in Gravity's Rainbow, 'it is not often that Death is told so clearly to f... off'. Over the past three decades, the bounds of the...
"The golden age of this type of story has now passed. The reasons are obvious. Chief among them is the earning power of top players, both from central contracts and on the franchise Twenty20 circuit, as well as the fact that international and franchise...
"Wimbledon 2024: The Official Story of The Championships is the comprehensive, entertaining and beautifully illustrated re-telling of a spell-binding fortnight of tennis at the All England Club. Since 1984 the official 'annual' has reviewed in detail each...
"How can an average climber do the hardest route in the world? Dave MacLeod wasn't even the best among his fellow rock climbers in Glasgow, until a sequence of key decisions and influences catalysed his progression from an unremarkable intermediate to one of...
"Youth Soccer For Parents For Dummies explains how you can prepare your children to play and enjoy the sport of soccer, whether they play recreationally or at the elite youth level. Get up to speed on the basic rules, and learn to keep kids interested and...
"Introduces the basics of tennis, including understanding the game, how scoring works, tennis etiquette, and information on famous players and tournaments"--Publisher's description.
"Level up your own golf game, or enjoy the sport as a spectator Golf is a great sport for all types of people. It's a low impact form of exercise, a social activity, and it gets you outdoors. Golf For Dummies teaches you the rules of the game and gives you...
Jan Cameron lived for swimming. An Olympic silver medallist at the 1964 Tokyo Games, she later became one of the most respected swim coaches in Australasia, guiding athletes to success at the Olympics, Commonwealth Games, and beyond. Known as "the Godmother of...
"Inside and Out is the inspiring story of one of Australia's all-time sporting champions: AFLW icon and basketball legend Erin Phillips. In this honest and revealing memoir, Erin candidly looks back at her astonishing playing journey and life so far. As the...
"The future of women's sports is being built today. This inspiring collection of stories highlights incredible female athletes who have changed the game for the next generation"--Publisher's description.
"A lingering, long-haul collection of writing about sailing for readers of Julietta Singh and Kyo Maclear. In Relative to Wind, Phoebe Wang delivers a poetic rendering of her decade-long journey of learning to sail and a deep dive into what it means to be a...
"The Official History of the FIFA Women's World Cup is the definitive, authorised account of the world's biggest women's football tournament. Fully updated to include Australia & New Zealand 2023 and the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, this lavish visual history is...
"In Axe in Hand, lumberjack (and popular Instagram/TikTok star) Nicole Coenen teaches everything axes, woods, and fire for a new generation of outdoorspeople. A unique, welcoming guide for the ultimate outdoor hobby. Axes, woodchopping, and fire: it can all...
"Between 2012 and 2023, Ian Graham worked as Liverpool FC's Director of Research. His tenure coincided with the club's greatest period of success since the 1980s, including winning the Premier League in 2020 - Liverpool's first league title after an agonising...
"Explore the global history of Formula One in this definitive illustrated companion. Experience the thrilling history of the most popular and exciting motorsport on the planet in this highly illustrated guide to the world of Formula One. F1 Racing: The...
"Think about your favorite sport. Now ask yourself how much of success in that sport is down to physical skills and how much is down to mental skills? We all know that physical skills are vital for performance and understand about training them. We know that...
"Walking from Bluff to Cape Reinga, award-winning journalist Naomi Arnold goes in search of New Zealand. Walking from Bluff, at the bottom edge of the South Island, to Cape Reinga, at the top of the North Island, award-winning journalist Naomi Arnold goes in...
A lavishly illustrated journey through the first 50 years of racing at the iconic Western Springs Speedway. The book chronicles the first motorcycle speedway meeting that took place at Western Springs in December 1929 and the first meeting featuring midget...
" Here for the first time in one volume are all the basic and revolutionary concepts on exercise, training principles, contest preparation, diet and nutrition that have evolved into modern bodybuilding from the man who stands at the forefront of the sport. The...
"Icy inspiration for playing, exploring and surviving in the snow. Don't be put off by the cold – get out there and be dazzled by the wonder of winter. With fifty projects for having fun and staying safe in the snow, you'll never be short of ideas. Fifty...
Following the sell-out success of the first, second, third, fourth and fifth edition of Hunting New Zealand comes this sixth edition, which is illustrated with 1:50,000 & 1:250,000 topographic maps. It provides information on over 850 hunting spots; the...
"Marathons are no longer enough. Pain is to be relished, not avoided. Hallucinations are normal. Ultra running defies conventional logic. Yet this most brutal and challenging sport is now one of the fastest-growing in the world. Why is this? Is it an antidote...
"Guide to tramping tracks and routes ... detailed route descriptions and gradings"--Back cover.
"The purpose of this book is to provide a comprehensive overview of the bodybuilding contest preparation process from the start of contest preparation, through show-day, and into the transition to the offseason"--Publisher's description.
"A fan favourite at Arsenal and previously at Manchester City, Oleksandr Zinchenko has been lighting up the Premier League with his fearless performances for many years. But his success has not come without its challenges. Having begun his career as a teenager...
"A definitive biography of the greatest Formula One driver of all time. At the pinnacle of motorsports, a humble young man from Stevenage, England, has risen to become the greatest Formula One driver of all time. Lewis Hamilton's journey from remote-controlled...
"The landscape of football club ownership has changed. Long gone are the days when clubs were dominated by local factory proprietors or millionaire boyhood fans. This clear, insightful and thought-provoking guide provides serious football fans with a unique...
"Blood on the Tracks tells the thrilling and brutal story of the 1974/75 Ashes series. As the 1975 edition of the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack put it, "Never in the ninety-eight years of Test cricket have batsmen been so grievously bruised and battered by...
"From one of the world's most renowned cave divers, a firsthand account of exploring the earth's final frontier: the hidden depths of our oceans and the sunken caves inside our planet. More people have died exploring underwater caves than climbing Mount...
"Big-wave surfing has long been a part of the sport, but with more watermen pushing the boundaries, this subculture of the surf world is now moving out of the fringes. The current generation of surfers is continually reinventing the limits, making this the...
A blend of exciting dramatic moments, folklore of the cray fishermen at work and play, encounters with elephant seals and horrific tide races. It includes stories and photos from paddlers in recent years.
"Life in the Pitlane will detail the realities of life off the track; the good and the bad, with a particular spotlight on diversity and inclusion within the sport, and all the entertaining stories and behind the scenes details fans of F1 will be looking for....
"The 2020 MLB season didn't happen. Bill Belichick is not the greatest NFL coach of all time. Rafael Nadal is not on the Mount Rushmore of men's tennis. For years, popular sports radio personality Stugotz has been telling fans that he keeps a "personal record...
"Billy Stead was an All Black captain and the vice-captain of the famous “Originals” on their 1905–06 tour. Stead also played provincially for Southland, and later coached various teams, including Southland and the New Zealand Māori. He is considered one of...
"During the golden age of boxing in Fiji one fighter captured the imagination of a country. His name was Sakaraia Ve. This is the story of how legendary trainer John Ramos took Ve from a promising young boxer to the world stage. From humble beginnings, Ramos...
"The author of the instant fishing classic The Optimist wades into deeper waters and shares new wisdom, humor, and experience in seven extraordinary fly-fishing expeditions that mark one year in his journey through the middle part of life when worldly demands...
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