Secondhand Sports Books

'Riveting...Honnold is neither crazy nor reckless. Alone on the Wall reveals him to be an utterly unique and extremely appealing young man.'Jon KrakauerA twelve-year-old kid in the audience raised his...

The team behind the best-selling THE WORST-CASE SCENARIO SURVIVAL HANDBOOK series has hit the links, and report back with advice for dozens of all new worst-case scenarios, from how to...

I CAN RUN is not a running book for 'runners' - it's the must-have running book for anyone who has ever experienced a moment of defeatism and had the little...

Mindful Thoughts for Walkers explores how walking is an opportunity to deepen our levels of physical and spiritual awareness.Mindful walking can help us face the existential questions of 'Who am...

The fifth book in the Jamie Johnson football series - as seen on Cbeebies! It's the big one! The World Cup Finals beckon for Jamie Johnson but first he must...

'Walking is man's best medicine'HippocratesWalk invites you to explore the benefits to be gained from the simple act of walking and spending time outdoors.A great natural way to boost your...

The Sunday Times bestsellerJudy Murray provides the ultimate insight into life with her tennis champion sons Andy and Jamie.What happens when you find you have exceptional children? Do you panic?...

For over 130 years the GAA has been at the heart of Irish life. Since the introduction of television Gaelic Games have become a huge entertainment industry, yet at their...

'The only book that will give you a hangover' Chris Evans Breakfast Show---The hilarious, no holds barred autobiography from sporting legend and broadcaster Alan Brazil.As Alan recounts tales from his...

In HURLING'S TOP 20 bestselling author and broadcaster Colm Keane profiles 20 of the greatest hurling legends to grace the game: from Christy Ring, Mick Mackey, Jack Lynch and Tony...

Warren Gatland is one of the most renowned rugby coaches of the last 20 years, leading Wales to three Six Nations titles, two Grand Slams and a World Cup semi-final,...

In his autobiography George Hook will tell his amazing life story for the first time, from his childhood in Cork right through to his emergence as one of the sharpest...

From the legendary Irish Times columnist and award-winning veteran American sports journalist George Kimball, author of the bestselling Four Kings, comes this compilation of boxing-related commentary, criticism, reportage and analysis,...

This is a fun and accessible book that celebrates the universal language of all types of football. Here's a collection of poems about points, pints, goals, blockdowns, yellow cards, fans,...

Andrew Mount's "form-breaking" methods were first applied to National Hunt racing in 2002. He revealed the hurdler with six wins from seven starts when faced with distances below three miles,...

A complete yet concise annual guide to the 2005-2006 National Hunt horse racing season, featuring detailed results from last season, profiles of the 50 horses to follow, top trainers, jockeys...

The Lazy Runner follows Laura Fountain from starting out as a novice runner - unfit, clueless about running, and incredibly lazy - to finishing her first marathon, and beyond. At...

On the face of it, women's sport is on the rise, garnering more attention and grassroots involvement than ever before. However, the truth is that in many respects progress is...

"The man with the best memory in football" - Shoot Monthly The World Cup is footballing nirvana - the ultimate global competition where the best of the best battle it...

After the memorial service for legendary England number 8 Andy Ripley, where he saw so many friends from rugby, Stewart McKinney decided to compile a selection of stories from players...

Jimmy Magee, whose extraordinary memory for sports trivia has led to his being dubbed the Memory Man, has the distinction of being the longest-serving sports commentator in the English-speaking world....

Philomena ('Phil') Garvey, the slim, fair-haired girl from the small village of Baltray, sadly passed away this year on the doorstep of her beloved County Louth Golf Club. She lived...

After a trophy-laden and record-setting club and international career, England's greatest ever goalkeeper, Peter Shilton, could rightly look forward to an equally successful post-playing career. But a gambling habit forged...

Brendan Cummins has made more senior hurling championship appearances than any other player in the history of the game. In an era that produced such brilliant goalkeeping talents as Davy...

'This ten-week programme is a fantastic example of Simon's thoughtful and effective approach to fitness.' Tom Hiddleston 'With Simon, I understood that the work and preparation you have to do...

Look for a Lions legend and the chances are you will find an Irishman. Throughout the touring team's history, the heroes of Irish rugby have been at the heart of...

'My Decade in the Premier League' is Wayne's first hand account of his 10 years playing at the highest level in English football - and for the biggest club in...

**WINNER British Sports Book Awards SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR****Shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award**Gareth Thomas had it all. He was a national hero, a...

1992: The Birth of Modern Football brings to life the key events from one of the most important years in football history. After the huge success of Italia '90 and...

'Who are we?''Ballymarra! Ballymarra!' everyone shouted loudly.Thirteen-year-old Anna loves Gaelic football, and she's good: focused, skilled and strong.But then everything changes; after a terrible loss, Anna and her family move...

When Katie Taylor was chosen to bear the Irish flag at the opening ceremony of the London Olympics, the pressure was on for her to deliver gold for Ireland when...