Secondhand Sports Books

Nicole Cooke is the world's number one cyclist and has won world titles on both road and mountain bikes. A life-long cycling enthusiast, no one knows the satisfaction of spending...

The first book to cover in detail Europe's 50 greatest climbs, Mountain High is a book for cyclists of all interests and abilities - from experienced club racers to enthusiastic...

The hugely entertaining, and extremely candid, autobiography of one of the most colourful characters in motor sportHere's what readers say about AN INDEPENDENT MAN:'An entertaining read for any sports fan...

A simple, intuitive, and practical guide to improving running technique and performance from an Olympic Gold medallist. Frank Shorter's unique training advice will help you achieve your goals, whether they...

'When I came into the Ulster team,' Stephen Ferris says with typical candour, 'we were crap'. It was, however, preferable to his day job of paving driveways, and that day...

Cricket's Strangest Tales is a fascinating collection of cricketing weirdness - and there's a lot of it to choose from! Within these pages you'll find a game that was played...

WINNER OF THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR WINNER OF THE BRITISH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS FOOTBALL BOOK OF THE YEAR Why does an international footballer with the world...

Of all the books about cricket, Mike Harfield's "Not Dark Yet" brings a rare authenticity to the subject. This is a book by a genuine cricketer and a genuine cricket...

THE STORY OF MCLAREN'S REMARKABLE RISE TO THE TOPAn enthralling account from Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing, tackling life and leadership in the high-stakes world of F1.'The best leadership...

But this book is not all about golf. When the pressure is on, Gary knows what it takes to be a success, and he had channelled this knowledge into building...

The compelling story of Britain's best-ever cyclist - one of the most enigmatic, complex and contradictory athletes in any sport - and the unravelling of the puzzle surrounding his sudden...

"'Lance hates losing, but is not afraid of it.'" This fearless approach gave Lance the freedom to take the risks required to achieve peak performance and to continue to seek...

Written for the racer, the leisure cyclist and every fan of cycle sport, this book examines and illustrates the specialist functions and features of the bikes top riders choose. It...

This ultimate book for the ultimate sports fan extends far beyond classics like tennis and basketball. With the rules of engagement for an outrageous assortment of sports-from jousting and Mongolian...

Mike Atherton is the most articulate and perceptive captain of English cricket since Mike Brearley. He was also one of the most determined batsmen of the nineties, and as an...

For over half a century, Alistair Cooke was the leading interpreter of America to the rest of the world. In the course of millions of printed and broadcast words, he...

Predating the wheel, the ski has played an important role in our history. This is brilliantly brought to life in this engaging book. Roland Huntford's brilliant history begins 20,000 years...

WINNER OF THE 2010 WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR PRIZE. Brian Moore, or 'Pitbull' as he came to be known during nearly a decade at the heart of...

'I pulled off my glasses and wiped my eyes. "That was perhaps the last race of my career..."'Deep down, Mark Cavendish thought he was finished. After illness, setbacks and clinical...

I hardly remember life without a rod in my hand, writes James Batty in the opening sentence of his autobiography in fishing. When his American wife moved with him to...

Tried-and-tested techniques for enjoying the great game more. The One Minute Manager is a book that has sold a staggering 12 million copies in 27 languages and has become the...

Ferguson's own autobiography was a great bestseller on its publication in 1999. But Fergie's book told the story through only one pair of eyes. Now, Michael Crick, acclaimed biographer of...

Designed for both the serious golfer and the casual observer, this encyclopaedia examines each and every aspect of golf, from its origins in Scotland to its modern status as a...

Stumped! offers definitive answers to sports-related conundrums including: * Which country is the best at sport?* Who would win a fight between Muhammad Ali and Bruce Lee?* In motor racing,...

Written in an easy-to-understand, instructive style, this second edition of "In Pursuit of Excellence" is the supplemental text for courses that cover basic sport psychology techniques. It covers the psychological...