Secondhand Sports Books

"Voices from the Back of the Bus" provides a rare behind-the-scenes look at international rugby at the height of a golden period. Recounted with genuine warmth and much humour, over...

In this autobiography, Adams tells what it's like playing with the best players in the game - from Gazza to Dennis Bergkamp - and what it's working with some of...

AN EPIC SWINDLE is the inside story of how Liverpool FC came within hours of being re-possessed by the banks after the shambolic 44-month reign of American owners Tom Hicks...

'Victory is a life well lived or a day enjoyed.'Limerick man Frank O'Mara had the athletics career most only dream of, competing for Ireland in three Olympic Games and breaking...

Men everywhere want to improve their health and fitness - and their bodies. This new series of books, Men's Health Best, addresses all aspects of a man's physical fitness, from...

This revised edition offers up-to-date images and material in light of the 2001 Cup celebrating its 30th anniversary. The photographs in this book, selected from the Beken archives, cover the...

This book is about the beginning of Sir Alex's football career, until the year 2000. 1999 was an outstanding year for Alex Ferguson - not only did he lead Manchester...

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Feet in the Clouds, Aurum are re-issuing this classic running book which has defined a genre. It includes an introduction from bestselling author Robert...

An anecdote-driven narrative of the classic footballer's 'DOs and DO NOTs' from the ever-popular Arsenal legend and football pundit Paul Merson, aka 'The Merse'. When it comes to advice on...

Holden is an experienced poker player who does not pretend to be as expert as the world's top pros; but he can write better than them ? and he knows...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2016 WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR'This football book is about something even more important than the "beautiful game"; it is a story of the human...

Why does an international footballer with the World at his feet decide to take his own life?On 10 November 2009 the German national goalkeeper, Robert Enke, stepped in front of...

Everest - the highest mountain in the world and the ultimate climbing challenge. In 2006, 11 people died attempting to reach the summit, the most fatalities since 1996. But unlike...

The no-holds-barred autobiography of a sporting genius. Boris Becker shot to fame in 1985 when at seventeen years old, he became the youngest player ever to win the men's final...

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...

For many years in the 1980s and 1990s, Nick Faldo was the most feared competitor in world golf. Relentless and strong-willed, he would wear down his opponents with his determination...

For more than four decades the elegant, slightly foppish figure of trainer Henry Cecil has been adulated by racing fans. He has handled countless top horses - his '25 English...

The F.A. Cup is not only Britain's premier football knockout competition, but also one of the most important sporting trophies in the world, with a long and fascinating history and...

Nicholas Lezard loved London. Then the London 2012 Olympics came along ...Suddenly his beloved city was invaded by uber-people in branded sportswear who had contorted their bodies into odd shapes...

No sporting event has had its past and present, its highs and lows so intricately entwined with those of a country like the Tour has with France. The Tour de...

Burridge and Svendler Nielsen bring together many perspectives from around the world on dancing experiences through life of senior artists and educators, whether as professionals working with community dance groups,...

Once a year the public fix their gaze and risk pounds or pence on a race that better than any other reminds us of the grace and courage of the...

In 2012, veteran cyclist Michael Barry announced his retirement from the sport after riding for several top professional teams, including US Postal and Team Sky. Weeks later he testified against...

'Terrific fun' David Walsh, Sunday Times * * 'Thoroughly engaging' Washington Post A frank and revealing biography of legendary golf champion Phil Mickelson - who has led a big, controversial...

Travel a road rich in possibilities and fraught with danger...Journalist Declan Lynch's journey begins with a deposit of 100 in an online betting account, kicking off an honest attempt to...

'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...

Think like Britain's greatest living Olympian: Ten steps to push your limits and achieve the impossible from the one of the world's greatest swimmers'The most dominant sportsperson in Great Britain...

Shortlisted for the Boardman Tasker Award for Mountain Literature.'As I sat cradling the man's head, with his blood and brains sticking to my hands, I heard a voice - my...

Stop horsing around and perfect your equestrian skills with this thoroughbred guide! Ground-breaking technical photographic sequences, combined with expert advice, make this an essential read for both the novice and...

Experience the legendary history of Formula 1 in this definitive illustrated book. Formula 1: The Official History is an electrifying account of the F1 phenomenon, telling the complete story of...

A novel about a family man struggling to reconcile his shambolic personal life with the job of football reporting he has grown to hate. Jimmy Stirling has a wife who...

*WINNER British Sports Book Awards SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR*Ronda's new memoir OUR FIGHT is available on 4th April, in Hardback'I have this one term for the kind of woman...

What other sporting book will explain the rules of elephant polo; the perils of the Cresta Run; the intricacies of the Palio; the breathtaking antics of Kabaddi; or why surfing...

Published to coincide with the RTE radio series "Hurling's Top 20", author and broadcaster Colm Keane profiles 20 of the greatest hurling legends to grace the game: from Christy Ring,...