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Get Her Off the Pitch! How sport took over my life order quantity
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NZ$ 30.00 each
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Author: Lynne Truss
In Stock: 8
From the bestselling author of Eats, Shoots and Leaves, a hilarious new book from Lynne Truss about her strange journey through the world of sport and sports journalism. Get Her Off the Pitch! is the story of one woman's foray into the very masculine and rather baffling world of sport. Lynne Truss, author of Eats, Shoots and Leaves, spent four years as an unlikely sports writer for The Times. It was a job that took her around the world (via the most difficult journeys and least glamorous hotels) and introduced her to some of the greatest living sportsmen (and many argumentative men with clipboards). During her time at the newspaper she faced disdain from fellow sports writers; undertook last-minute, pre-fight research into 'The Rumble in the Jungle' (Muhammad Ali won, surprisingly); tried unsuccessfully to interpret bizarre commentary and memorize results statistics; wept at football matches and discovered a lasting love for golf. ... more
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9780958267359
Tino Tabak : Dreams and Demons of a NZ Cycling Legend order quantity
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Author: Jonathan Kennett
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Tino Tabak was one of our brightest sporting stars when he set out to prove himself in that toughest of arenas, European road cycling. As Tabak carved out the best race record of any Kiwi in Europe, the offers and opportunities swiftly came. But so did temptation ...
This tell-all account lifts the lid on the world of pro cycling, race-fixing, and performance-enhancing drugs.

"Some people have already made up their minds about me. They say Tino did this or Tino did that. If you're one of them, you might as well close this book right now, 'cause you've already closed your mind. Just put it back down on the shelf and walk away. I've got no time for you. But if you really want to know what the business of pro cycling was like in the 1970s, I can tell you. Because I've been through it all - from being a star of the road at the top, to a pile of broken dreams at the bottom. Europe's greatest sport can do that to you. I've ... more

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9780958267311
Harry Watson: The Mile Eater order quantity
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Author: Jonathan Kennett & Bronwen Wall & Ian Gray.
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The inspiring story of the first New Zealander to race in the Tour de France.

He has been described as a "mile eater", an "'Iron Man' of New Zealand cycling", a "thoroughbred trained to the minute" and in the very next breath, as a gentleman with "an unruffled serenity under all conditions", "more like a priest than a bike rider".
The intriguing image of this gentle loner pitting himself against the world's most brutal cycling events makes the sporting life of Harry Watson an inspirational and thought-provoking read.

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9781741961355
More Than a Game : Great sporting battles in history order quantity
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Author: Jan Stradling
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Sporting events are battles...but not always just between competitors. They are sometimes part of something much bigger: a war that may involve not only the players on the field but also their nationality, race, faith, sex or religious beliefs. Throughout history, sport has provided a snapshot of the social and political climate of the times. This book looks at the fascinating stories behind some of the world's greatest sporting battles, including: African-American athlete Jesse Owens' triumph at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, making a mockery of Hitler's white supremacy doctrine; Argentinian soccer player Diego Maradona hitting back at the UK, his country's enemy in the Falklands War, with his 'hand of God' goal; the Cold War defeat of the 'unbeatable' USSR ice hockey team by a bunch of inexperienced US college students; and the infamous 'Bodyline' cricket series between imperial power and dominion, England and Australia, in 1932-3.
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9781741755596
50 Marathons, 50 Days: The Secrets to Super Endurance order quantity
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NZ$ 38.00 each
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Author: Dean Karnazes
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The ultrarunning legend takes on the ultimate test of endurance.Men's Fitness magazine has hailed Dean Karnazes the fittest man on the planet. Time claimed that he is no mere mortal. Wired declared him the perfect human.Now, Dean proves them right - again - by conquering what no man has undertaken before: 50 marathons in 50 days. That's 2092 kilometers. And five pairs of shoes, 18 pairs of socks, 1,374,721 heartbeats, and three lost toenails.In 50 Marathons 50 Days, Dean shares his secrets for super endurance. How to adapt quickly to extreme conditions, prevent muscle cramps and overheating, pace yourself when you hit the wall, recover after a gruelling race, and how to stay motivated - against all odds. There's also expert nutrition advice, and a 26-week beginner's marathon training plan.But the essence of this book goes well beyond the incredible story of those 50 races. Above all, 50 Marathons 50 Daysis a fascinating first-hand ... more

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9781869484132
Boating for All order quantity
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NZ$ 20.00 each
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Author: Mike Pigneguy
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DoP 2007, Auckland
Softcover
Following on from Boating Fun, Mike and Dee take sailors who have mastered basic sailing skills to the next level. With years of sailing and teaching experience, the authors write with integrity and a clarity that makes what can be a confusing array of information understandable. The book includes information on charts, plotting courses, meanings of the various signals seen on the water, boat maintenance and safety issues. Activities for testing skills are also included; practice makes perfect and getting something wrong on the water can be disastrous.

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Chirunning : A revolutionary approach to effortless, injury-free running order quantity
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Author: Danny Dreyer with Katherine Dreyer
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Even the most minor of injuries can sideline a runner from being active for an extended period of time; some are even determined to run through the pain and risk injuring themselves further. Danny Dreyer's technique, ChiRunning, can help prevent these injuries and promote the ability to run faster, farther, and with less effort at any age. ChiRunning employs the deep power reserves in the core muscles of the trunk, an approach that evolved out of such disciplines as yoga, Pilates, and t'ai chi. Dreyer's training principles are broken down step-by-step to accommodate all levels of runners.

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9781847323224
Cycle Racing: How to Train, Race & Win Gold order quantity
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Author: William Fotheringham
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Be the next Chris Hoy, Victoria Pendleton, Rebecca Romero or Bradley Wiggins and become a contender for Olympic gold, with this no-nonsense guide to all aspects of cycle racing. Competition cycling is a sport with its own traditions, its own jargon and its own bewildering structure. In this book, author William Fotheringham guides the reader through the various types of cycle racing and what they offer. Find out how to get started and what's required to win.Every facet of cycling is covered - road racing, time trialling, mountain biking, track racing, cyclo-cross - and there are detailed sections on equipment, health, nutrition and tactics, as well as advice on how to race, train and be successful.Aimed at cyclists young and old, who wish to become involved and compete in the race scene, this celebrated book by a leading cycle journalist is packed with invaluable advice and practical tips and insights from current racers.

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9781408119495
Des Pawson's Knot Craft order quantity
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NZ$ 33.00 each
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Author: Des Pawson
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This treasure trove of Des Pawson's personal ropecraft recipes contains projects ranging from bellropes, key fobs and fenders to mats, doorstops, knife lanyards and belts. The second edition has been expanded to include more of Des's enticing ropework projects. Along with fascinating tit bits of nautical history as background to the many projects, and guidance as to how they can be the starting point for many other items, Des gives step-by-step instructions on how to put these knots together to form the finished article, and provides advice on the size and lengths of the materials required - just as you would expect from a recipe book. With this book to hand, readers will have the confidence to start making desirable objects with knots because, as Des says, this is the book that makes all other knot books work! 'You'll certainly never look at a frayed off-cut of rope in quite the same way again.' Classic Boat 'A must' ... more
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9789185869305
Extreme Sports order quantity
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Author: Fredrik Colting
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DoP - March 2009, UK
150x240mm / 160pp
Softcover

Now you can read about the true sport heroes of the world and look at wicked photos of radical stunts from every thrilling corner of our planet. In this work: follow us to mountain tops where no-fearing base jumpers define death; come inside the perfectly shaped tube of a gigantic breaking wave on the coast of Hawaii; watch highflying skateboarders, snowboarders and BMX-riders defy earth's gravity; and, much more! Prepare for some extreme reading!

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9780007208692
Foul! order quantity
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NZ$ 30.00 each
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Author: Andrew Jennings
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Andrew Jennings, an award-winning investigative sports reporter, spent four years delving into the dark side of 'the beautiful game'. The result is this explosive and damning expose of the officials that run football's world governing body, FIFA , now fully updated with the political fallout from World Cup 2006. No individual has managed to penetrate the sanctified domain of FIFA and probed successfully into its often criticized yet unproven corruption of the world game. Until now. Author Andrew Jennings argues how FIFA President Sepp Blatter and his associates have misappropriated their position at the head of the world game in their desire for power, control, and a lucrative pay-off. How did these bizarre characters manage to take such control? Foul! is the explosive story. Jennings has undertaken unprecedented research in Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas, interviewing hundreds of officials and amassing an extraordinary ... more

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9781869711252
From Poverty Bay to Broadway: The Story of Tom Heeney order quantity
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Author: Lydia Monin
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This is the story of Tom Heeney, New Zealand's great boxing hero.

On 26 July 1928 Tom Heeney entered the ring at New York's Yankee Stadium, in front of 46,000 spectators, wearing a Maori cloak. Guaranteed $100,000, he was about to fight world heavyweight champion Gene Tunney.
In his hometown of Gisborne crowds cheered him on in what was described as 'the most ambitious radio station hook-up in history.'
This was the golden, mafia-controlled, era of American boxing.
From Poverty Bay to Broadway takes us into this world: the world of Tom Heeney.
This beautifully written and extensively researched book follows the life of one of New Zealand's most colourful sports personalities from a labourer's cottage in Gisborne to the nightclubs of Broadway to fishing in Florida with Ernest Hemingway.
It reveals both the infamous (he killed a man with one punch, left another for dead on the canvas and ran with ... more
 
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9780713689426
Girl's Guide To Action Sports order quantity
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Author: Eveleigh Jessica
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Hockey: Know the Game order quantity
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NZ$ 22.00 each
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Author: Association English Hockey
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The "Know the Game" series is firmly established as the leading introduction to a huge range of sports. For 50 years they have been the first step into a new sport for many people, children and adults alike. The series has now been relaunched in a new format with a modern design - making the best even better. The aim has been to make the books more accessible, and they are now packed with colour photos and illustrations, top tips and interesting facts. Each book contains everything you need to know about the sport, including equipment, rules, techniques and training tips. There's even information on how to find a club and meet new people to play the sport with. And having been written and endorsed by the sport's professional body, you can be sure that you are getting the best information available.

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9781741757569
It's Not About The Bike: My Journey Back to Life order quantity
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Author: Lance Armstrong
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'I want to die at a hundred years old with an American flag on my back and the star of Texas on my helmet, after screaming down an Alpine descent on a bicycle at seventy-five miles per hour. I want to cross one last finish line as my wife and ten children applaud, and then I want to lie down in a field of those famous French sunflowers and gracefully expire: the perfect contradiction to my once anticipated poignant early demise.'

'A slow death is not for me. I don't do anything slow, not even breathe.'

In 1996 twenty-four-year-old Lance Armstrong was ranked the number one cyclist in the world. But that October the Golden Boy of American cycling was sidelined by advanced testicular cancer that had spread to his lungs and brain. His chance for recovery was as low as twenty per cent. Armstrong embarked on the most aggressive form of chemotherapy available and underwent surgery - including brain surgery - to remove ... more

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9780297853459
Kings of the Ring order quantity
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Author: Gavin Evans
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This stylishly written, meticulously researched and richly illustrated book chronicles the history of heavyweight boxing through the lives of its champions, among them: the 18th-century Englishmen who battled bare fist, often in secret locations, backed by aristocratic patrons; the American John L Sullivan, last bare knuckle and first gloved champion - an eccentric drunk who would 'lick any man in the house' as long as their skin was white; Jack Dempsey, whose ferocious aggression attracted the first $1 million gate and Joe Louis, whose 11-year reign was viewed first as a triumph for black America and then as an American triumph; Rocky Marciano, who went through his entire career without defeat and, of course, Muhammad Ali, a man who rose above his own sport and all sport. And from there to the dark and brutal Mike Tyson - a figure hovering between triumph and tragedy - and the enigmatic Lennox Lewis, a champion who retired before it ... more

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9781869505431
Memories of the Bear : The Denny Hulme story order quantity
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Author: Eoin Young
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The Monaco Grand Priz in May 2007 will see the 40th anniversary of Kiwi motor racing champion Denny Hulme's win there in 1967, followed in August by the 30th anniversary of his victory at the German Grand Prix at Nurburgring - two of the most demanding races on the calendar that year. It was also the year of his most successful season when he won the world championship for the Repco-Brabham team with 51 points from team owner Jack Brabham, who finished with 46 points. The book will tell the story of Denny Hulme, affectionately known as The Bear for his gruff manner and no-nonsense personal style. The last of our Kiwi Big 3 classic Formula 1 racing Champions, it will complete our internationally successful trilogy of racing biographies. Written with first hand knowledge and personal experience, and both a foreword and introduction by Sir Jackie Stewart and Sir Jack Brabham, Memories of the Bear will be another compelling story ... more

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9789473117651
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Author: Hadfield Denys
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9781741759082
Out The Back With Bondi Rescue order quantity
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Author: Nick Carroll
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In the land of sand castles, they're the kings. A million and a half of us watch them on TV every week as they save lives and win Logies. And all they're doing is their job - and what a job it is! This is the inside story of Bondi Rescue's lifeguards, that casual bunch of easy-going water-boys who look after Australia's most famous piece of sand and surf - who've somehow become famous as a result. As you'll find out between these pages, there's quite a bit more to the Bondi Rescue boy - and crew - than meets the eye ...or the TV camera. Be a part of their incredible journey and discover the effect this has had on their lives. 'If you're ever lucky enough to paddle way out the back with the guys on the rescue boards, that's when the stories begin to flow. Not only are these men true Australian heroes, they can weave a great yarn too.' - Andrew G
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9780958349086
Phil O'Shea : Wizard on Wheels order quantity
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Author: Phil O'Shea
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