Sport

Michael Wagg goes in search of hidden histories and footballing ghosts from before the fall of the Berlin Wall. He revisits the 14 clubs that made up the 1989 DDR-Oberliga, East Germany's top flight. This quirky account of his whistle-stop tour is for fans who know that football clubs are the beating hearts of the places they play for.

'One day you'll write a book about this club. Or, more to the point, about me. So you may as well know what I'm thinking and save it up for later when it won't do any harm to anyone.'Brian Clough's twenty years as Nottingham Forest manager were an unpredictable mixture of success, failure, fall-outs and alcoholism. Duncan Hamilton, initiated as a young journalist into the Brian Clough empire, was there to see it all. In this strikingly intimate biography - William Hill Sports Book of the Year 2007 - Hamilton paints a vivid portrait of one of football's greatest managers: from Nottingham Forest's double European Cup triumph to the torturous breakdown of relations at the club and Clough's descent into alcoholism.Sad, joyous and personal, Hamilton's account of life with Brian Clough is a touching tribute to a brilliant man.

Keep organized from January to December with the 2021 - 2025 5-Year Monthly Planner. It measures 8.5 x 11 inches, is available in hardcover, and provides:60 months of planning pagesTwo-page monthly spreads that include past month, current month, and future month calendar blocks for quick referenceEach square measures 1.5 x 1.8 inchesMade in the U.S.A.

With 156 detailed, full-color anatomical illustrations, Golf Anatomy, Second Edition, depicts 72 exercises proven to improve strength, power, and range of motion. Golfers will add distance to drives, consistency to the short game, and accuracy to putts.

Building Your Own Climbing Wall provides the essential information you need to plan and construct your own indoor or outdoor climbing wall.

Day Walks in Fort William & Glen Coe by Helen and Paul Webster features 20 routes suitable for hillwalkers of all abilities. Together with stunning photography, each route features Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 maps, easy-to-follow directions, distance and navigation information, refreshment stops and local information.

In his latest book, Michelin star chef, elite athlete and celebrated cycling nutritionist Alan Murchison reveals how you can enjoy delicious food and lose weight--without sacrificing your cycling performance.Drawing on the author''s Michelin-starred kitchen expertise, The Cycling Chef: Recipes for Getting Lean and Fuelling the Machine features more than 65 mouth-watering recipes--including breakfasts, salads, main meals, desserts and snacks, as well as vegetarian and vegan dishes--each designed with busy cyclists in mind. They are all rich in protein, can be cooked in under 30 minutes, and are made from ingredients available in a local supermarket. These delicious, easy-to-make and nutritionally balanced meals will help cyclists of all levels reach their cycling performance goals while providing a roadmap for sustainable long-term weight loss.If you''re looking for the best form of exercise to lose weight and keep it off--nothing beats cycling. However, while adding cycling to your exercise regime can lead to significant sustainable weight reduction, this is only possible with the right diet. Using his 25 years of experience cooking in Michelin-star restaurants, in combination with first-hand knowledge of working with some of the world''s best athletes and coaches, Alan Murchison offers expert advice on how cyclists can lose weight without it adversely impacting on their speed, stamina or all-round cycling performance.The Cycling Chef: Recipes for Getting Lean and Fuelling the Machine will explain the importance of eating well and eating optimally, and concentrate on the practical application of real-life sports fueling. This is underpinned by a culinary knowledge that is second to none.

Physiology of Sport and Exercise, Seventh Edition With Web Study Guide, details human physiological responses to exercise and sport. This edition features digital components and ancillaries to better illustrate how the body performs and responds to physical activity.

Guidebook and map book to walking the 784km Camino Frances from St Jean-Pied-de-Port in southern France to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, including an additional route to Finisterre. Split into 6 sections and 36 customisable stages, the guide lists over 500 pilgrim hostels. The map book covers the entire route, which can be walked in 4-5 weeks.

The story of a monumental battle, as Ford and Ferrari vied for racing supremacy at Le Mans during the 1960s. Following the development of Ford's GT40, Ken Miles' involvement, and Ferrari's No 1 driver, John Surtees, this fascinating book gives the full story of the fight between two giants of the automotive racing history.

Personal Trainer and Broadcaster Tally Rye is on a mission to change the way we think about exercise, encouraging you to approach it with a mindset of self-care rather than the traditional self-punishment narrative.

The author of the bestselling Fifty Places series (more than 500,000 copies sold) returns with a globe-trotting guide to the best and most beautiful places to run around the world, as recommended by running insiders

Most comprehensive resource on hiking the finest trails in the Granite State with details on 100 hikes including maps, photos and elevation graphs.

IP'S Living Now Award SILVER WINNER - 2010Eric Hoffer Award 1ST RUNNER UP - 2010IP's Highlighted Title Award ENDORSEMENT - 2010ForeWord's Book of the Year Award FINALIST - 2010USA Best Book Award FINALIST - 2010ADDING POWER TO THE FIGHTING TECHNIQUES OF KARATEHojo Undo means 'supplementary training,' and using these tools is the key for developing the devastating power of karate techniques. Without Hojo Undo training, a practitioner cannot reach the profound strength levels required for a lifetime of karate training. This book details how to construct and use many training tools, provides accurate mechanical drawings, comprehensive training methods, and discusses the historical context to understand why Hojo Undo was created in 'old' Okinawa. Warm up exercises Detailed construction drawings Build your own Hojo Undo tools! Learn how to use the tools to develop devastating power Link your increased power to fighting techniques Hear what Okinawan Masters say about Hojo Undo training

Ireland's Causeway Coast Way runs for 32 miles (51 km) of unspoiled scenery past the legendary Giant's Causeway. The route offers easy-going walking, welcoming B&Bs and pubs and it combines well with a trip to Rathlin Island. This book has clear route maps and directions, with features on the Giant's Causeway and Rathlin Island, and is rainproof.

The word 'quattro', chosen by Audi for its pioneering high-performance four-wheel-drive cars, immediately captures glamour and excitement in the minds of all motorsport enthusiasts. This book, written by a leading journalist and quattro devotee, explores 24 years of factory-prepared and factory-supported quattros in motorsport, from 1980 to 2004.

Strength Training Anatomy for Athletes offers a wide variety of exercises for athletes who want to get stronger for their sport. Covering warm-up, recovery, injury prevention, and programming for 43 sports, it is a comprehensive and practical guide to optimizing athletic performance.