Wimbledon - The Official History by John Barrett

$90.00 AUD

Category: Sports and Hobbies

For two glorious weeks every summer, Wimbledon sparkles at the centre of the sporting universe. This is the complete history, over more than 150 years, of The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club and the world's most prestigious tennis Championships. The story goes that in 1877 the All England Cro quet Club needed funds to repair a broken pony roller at their ground in Wimbledon so it decided to hold a tournament dedicated to the increasingly popular new pastime of lawn tennis. This beautifully-presented and fully revised and updated edition of popular former BBC commentator John Barrett's seminal history of The Championships tells the story of how a small croquet club in rural Surrey has grown to become the world's most famous tennis club and home to one of the great international sporting events. With additional text bringing the text right up to date and over more than 500 lavishly illustrated pages packed with archive photography and memorabilia from the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum, the rich history of Wimbledon and its unique atmosphere - where the highest level of international sport meets an afternoon in an English garden - is magnificently captured in this essential volume. ...Show more

Fifty Places to Surf Before You Die - Surfing Experts Share the World's Greatest Destinations by Chris Santella

$35.00 AUD

Category: Sports and Hobbies | Series: Fifty Places Ser.

Fifty Places to Surf Before You Die is a beautifully illustrated guide to the most thrilling surfing destinations in the world. Covering quintessential beaches, including: Oahu's North Shore; Australia's Gold Coast; and of course, Malibu, California, the book also invites you to discover such unexpected gems as the Amazon and the Gulf of Alaska. From the frigid waters off Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula to Nazar , Portugal, where in 2013 Garrett McNamara broke a world record for surfing the tallest wave (78 feet ), Fifty Places to Surf takes readers on a wide-roving adventure, divulging the details that make each venue unique--and plenty of tips for those who aspire to surf there. Featuring interviews with seasoned surfing experts such as pro surfer Joel Parkinson and Billabong executive Shannan North, Fifty Places to Surf Before You Die is an essential travel companion for surfers of all levels who are looking to catch that perfect wave. ...Show more

Soccer Time! by Department of Government Brendan Flynn (National University of Ireland University of Essex National University of Ireland University of Essex National University of Ireland University of Essex)

$14.95 AUD

Category: Sports and Hobbies | Series: Bumba Books Sports Time!

Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about the basics of the sport of soccer. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills.

Golf - The Best Little Instruction Book Ever! by Golf Magazine Editors; Time Inc. Home Entertainment Staff (Prepared for Publication by)

$18.00 AUD

Category: Sports and Hobbies

GOLF Magazine 's Top 100 Teachers in America show you the fastest ways to lower your handicap and play your best golf now. The best tips from the best teachers together for the first time in an easy-to-read handbook that takes all of the guesswork out of improving your game. From the tee box, through th e fairway, and everywhere on and around the green, the Top 100 Teachers open the secrets to scoring low and building a consistent swing step-by-step with hundreds of full-color photographs and proven instruction readers can learn at home or take with them to the course. This pocket-friendly manual makes learning the game and repeating the necessary skills easy, backed by over 2,000 years of teaching experience and the awardwinning instruction you can find only in GOLF Magazine . The Best Little Instruction Book Ever! is the handiest guide to playing your best golf. Part of GOLF Magazine 's bestselling instruction series—the only lessons written by the Top 100 Teachers in America. ...Show more

I'Ve Never Met an Idiot on the River by Henry Winkler

$20.00 AUD

Category: Sports and Hobbies

In this delightful collection of humorous anecdotes and heartfelt observations, Henry Winkler shares the joy and wisdom he's accumulated while honing his skills as a fly fisherman. A accomplished sportsman who meticulously records the measurements of every fish he hooks, Winkler has learned that his yea rly trips to the river are not just about catching trout. More importantly, they're about adopting the proper perspective on life. Or, as Winkler puts it, when he's fly fishing, the river acts like a "washing machine for my brain," recharging him and reminding him that anything is possible. Winkler makes a habit of sharing his angling adventures with his wife, Stacey, and their three children, Jed, Zoe, and Max. The Winklers' annual trip, where they can escape the busyness of everyday life, has brought them together as a family. On the river, Henry has grown to appreciate the support his wife and children give him, learned to listen, and developed the confidence to publish his outdoor photography in his first non-fiction book. An expression of the inherent optimism that stems from the simplicity of the outdoors, "I've Never Met an Idiot on the River" is an invitation to share in the realizations and achievements Winkler ...Show more

CHASING RECORDS AN ANGLERS QUEST

$30.00 AUD

Category: Sports and Hobbies

Why I Fly Fish: Passionate Anglers on the Pastime's Appeal and How it Has Shaped Their Lives by Chris Santella

$25.00 AUD

Category: Sports and Hobbies

Why I Fly Fish captures the life lessons that fly-fishing aficionados have learned from their favorite pursuit. As always, Santella was able to interview top-notch contributors, including: Bill Ford (CEO of Ford Motor Company), Donald Trump, Jr (son of THE DON), Conway Bowman (host of several fly fishin g TV programs), Lefty Kreh (the world's best known fly fisherman), James Williamson (lead guitarist for IGGY POP and THE STOOGES), Henry Winkler (yes, the Fonz). With personal photographs provided by the contributors themselves Why I Fly Fish is an inspirational and personal reflection on a beloved sport and pastime. ...Show more

Sports Are Fantastic Fun! by Ole Könnecke

$30.00 AUD

Category: Sports and Hobbies | Reading Level: very good

Cycling, ice hockey, athletics, tennis . . .There are so many sports and they're all fabulous Soccer is great, except when your team keeps shooting and missing. Horse-riding is wonderful--so long as the horse does what the rider wants. Running, cycling, and swimming require agility and endurance. Other sports like ballet are not about speed but strength and style. Sports lovers small and big will find the one they love best--and some surprises--in this witty picture book, presented with charming characters and laconic commentary. ...Show more

Sport in 30 Seconds by John Brewer

$17.00 AUD

Category: Sports and Hobbies | Series: Kids 30 Second

Racing Bicycles: The Illustrated Story of Road Cycling by Nick Higgins

$25.00 AUD

Category: Sports and Hobbies

Everything you need to know about road cycling - the bikes, the races, the famous riders - in an intricately illustrated, compact volume.   Every major historical development of the road bicycle and the road race is illustrated, from the first geared bikes to modern-day time-trial machines, and from t he first penny-farthing races up to the modern Tour de France.   Also included are a wealth of facts, figures, and stats, as well as intriguing and quirky stories from the history of competitive cycling. ...Show more

The Little Book of Horseracing

$15.00 AUD

Category: Sports and Hobbies

LITTLE BOOK OF ARSENAL

$15.00 AUD

Category: Sports and Hobbies