A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. View More...
A detailed manual for learning the skills necessary to fly light aircraft a lso explains the principles of aeronautics and the mechanical workings of a irplanes. View More...
A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. View More...
This updated edition of the bestselling and wildly popular I Am the Secret Footballer features a new introduction and an additional chapter. The anony mous writer of The Guardian's "Secret Footballer" column gives Premiere Lea gue fans an insider's look into the unseen world of professional football. It is often said that 95% of what happens in football takes place behind cl osed doors. Many of these stories I shouldn't be telling you. But I will. Who is The Secret Footballer? Only a few people know the true identity of t he man inside the game. Whoever he is-and whatever team he plays for-TSF... View More...
A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged Explores what historically successful teams have in common and how each team was a product of its time - Evaluates the challenge of every team's balance between long-term planning and taking calculated risks in pursuit of winning it all - Reviews some of the game's most disappointing teams and explains why they came up short An essential experience of being a baseball fan is the hopeful anticipation of seeing the hometown nine make a run at winning the... View More...
Originally published in 1938, Sucker's Progress is a complete look at old-t ime gamesmanship in America. From Midwestern riverboats to East Coast racet racks, Asbury explores the legal, and illegal, history of gambling in pre-W orld War I America. With a keen eye and acerbic voice, Asbury defines the w orld of gambling as one of "sharpers" and "suckers": those who excel at the games by cheating, and their victims. From notorious gambling havens like Chicago and New Orleans to lesser-known outposts in Fort Wayne, Indiana, an d Cincinnati, Ohio, Asbury examines the gambling houses, big and small... View More...
A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. This wonderful 1980 horse racing classic never loses its luster or charm. Author Bill Barich explores explores the day-to-day internal world of horse racing-- from the backside to the backstretch. This entertaining story of the lives and tribulations of various racetrack personalities is sure to extract every human emotion. The author's summer adventure after a family tragedy finds him living the life many diehard racing enthusiasts wish they could. B... View More...
Mick Channon has scaled the twin peaks of both football and horse racing du ring a double sporting life that will surely never be equalled. He has enjo yed laps of honour at Wembley and ridden down the straight mile at Ascot in a horse drawn carriage as a guest of the Queen. The Authorised Biography i s packed with hilarious intimate anecdotes and spine-tingling achievements. This is Mick Channon's story. View More...
David Beckham is one of the world's foremost media icons, his populari ty transcending sport and cultural divides. This is his own in-depth accoun t of his career to date, for Manchester United and England, and of his chil dhood, family and personal life. This is Beckham's fascinating life story in his own words. His rise th rough the ranks at the biggest club side in the world. His complex relation ship with United boss Alex Ferguson. The England story, from being vilified by the nation before returning as the prodigal son to eventually captainin g his country. His acrimonious falli... View More...
A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seabiscuit: The Saga of a Great Champion, is the first complete story of the legendary thoroughbred who captured the heart of a nation. Introduced by Grantland Rice and written by seasoned track writer B. K. Beckwith, its pages are full of unique stories about the beloved horse and the people who were closest to him. Presented in its original oversized format and featuring period photographs and specially commissioned artwork by Howard Brodie, Seabisc... View More...
A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Smart, instructive, and beautifully designed, every book in the Trailside Guide series contains the essential information readers need to master outdoor activities and have fun in the process. Norton proudly reissues these best-selling guides with fully revised "Sources & Resources" sections (including where to find the Web sites, gear, services, books, clubs, and organizations that make for foolproof outings); updates to reflect the latest in gear te... View More...
A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Backpacking and Hiking is an illustrated, practical guide to hiking at all levels, including organizing a hike or camping trip, hiking equipment and t echniques, safety, and first aid. These lavishly illustrated handbooks cover everything you need to know on subjects ranging from classical music and hiking to learning how to golf or play the guitar. View More...
A crisp clean first edition protected in a new brodart wrapper. Since World War II, the sport of rugby union has burgeoned from a relaxed amateur game - played for fun and friendship - into a multi-million pound business and become one of the world's best followed sports. "Rucking & Rolling: 60 Years of Rugby Union" is the stunning illustrated history of this transformation, charting the rise of the game through its great games and legendary players. Covering all of the epic rugby contests and featuring all of the great teams from England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland as well as Australia, New ... View More...
A highly collectible first edition, tight clean copy, protected in a new br odart wrapper, no inscriptions, unclipped dustjacket, this is not an Ex-Lib or a BCE/BOMC edition. This is one of those rare birds, the book that brings it all together into one bound work of quality. The pictures are what strike you straight off -- color shots of impossible climbs up unspeakable mountains in China, Europe and Nepal. Then you read the text, and the adventures unfold in easy, engaging stories. Bonington's mountaineering expertise is impressive, and his book is a gem. View More...
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