Good Sports - A Storybook of Kiwi Sports Heroes by Stuart Lipshaw
Category: Non Fiction ;Children
GOOD SPORTS is a powerful illustrated storybook celebrating Aotearoa's sporting heroes.Be inspired by this collection of true stories about 50 remarkable Kiwi sports heroes- people who have set goals, aimed high and achieved their dreams.A real mixture of well-known and lesser-known stories, this book i ...Show more
LIV and Let Die by Alan Shipnuck
Category: Sport
Alan Shipnuck, the New York Times bestselling author of Phil, returns with a major new work of insider reporting on the battle for the soul of professional golf between the PGA Tour and the Saudi-funded LIV Golf League. The golf world is at war, and Alan Shipnuck is our most trusted correspondent on the ...Show more
Bat, Ball and Field: The Elements of Cricket by Jon Hotten
Category: Sport
Bat, Ball and Field is a wonderful foray into the history and culture of cricket. ‘Hotten is not just good, he is one of the best’ Cricketer Chronicling the evolution of the sport since its earliest years, highlighting transcendent moments as well as tragedies, Jon Hotten lifts the seemingly impregnable ...Show more
The Batsford Book of Chess for Children New Edition: Beginners Chess for Kids by Sabrina Chevannes
Category: Sport
A brand new edition of this international chess classic, sold all over the world, with all-new illustrations. This cute, character-based book, aimed at children aged 7 and up, is a complete guide to chess for those starting out in the game. In straightforward, animated language, Jess and Jamie - two rou ...Show more
Lofted: Remarkable & Farflung Adventures for the Modern Golfer by William Watt
Category: Sport
Lofted puts a new spin on the widely played and loved game of golf--traversing the world in search of authentic golfing experiences. A visual adventure for the modern golfer, Lofted will transport you far and wide through the world of golf. Lofted takes you on a journey of discovery with stunning pho ...Show more
Ultimate Skiing & Snowboarding by Flip Byrnes
Category: Sport | Series: Ultimate Ser.
Ultimate Skiing & Snowboarding is your inspirational and practical guide to the top 50 ski destinations around the world, with insider tips for even the most seasoned skier or snowboarder. From Europe and North America to Japan, Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand, travel writer Flip Byrnes will s ...Show more
Chess for Children by Murray Chandler, Helen Milligan
Category: Sport
With this charming book, children will delight in learning the basic moves of chess - the most popular and challenging strategy game of all. All the rules of chess are clearly explained, step by step, assuming no prior knowledge. The lessons are reinforced by the inventive tales that George is told by h ...Show more
Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an all-night runner by Dean Karnazes
Category: Sport
Fully revised and updated for 2023, this is the inspiring journey of Dean Karnazes, an internationally recognized endurance athlete who has pushed his body and mind to inconceivable limits. Includes a new epilogue detailing his training and diet tips. '[Karnazes'] spirited memoir . . . can help mere mor ...Show more
How a King Plays by Oliver Boydell
Category: Sport
For fans of The Queen's Gambit comes a brand-new book from 11-year-old chess champion Oliver Boydell. How a King Plays features 64 of Boydell's tips, strategies, and ideas to help chess enthusiasts of all ages sharpen their game skills.Whether you're new to chess or a Grandmaster, there's something for ...Show more
500 Chess Questions Answered: For All New Chess Players by Andrew Soltis
Category: Sale Book
An insightful new book that is perfect for newcomers to chess inspired by Netflix's Queen's Gambit. Written by one of the best chess communicators in the business, chess master and chess journalist Andy Soltis divulges practical advice and explains technical terms that chess books often overlook. From ...Show more
Ragged Edge: The brutal true story of the Isle of Man TT - the world's most dangerous race by Stuart Barker
Category: Sport
The unvarnished, raw truth behind the world's most dangerous sporting event - in the words of those who ride it. One week in June. One small island. 40,000 annual visitors. Raw speed. Numerous annual deaths. The Isle of Man TT motorcycle road race. Five minutes to go. The claxon sounds, harsh as an air ...Show more
The Usborne Chess Book by Lucy Bowman
Category: Sport
A fun, write-in book packed with brain-teasing puzzles, useful facts and clever tips that show how to play chess and improve your game. Some of the puzzles are answered using chess-piece stickers and all the answers are at the back of the book. Simple puzzles show how to use the pieces, with more tricky ...Show more