Sport: general

Tom and his gran are playing penalty shoot-out when things go wrong and the ball escapes.

Like lightning/you strike/fast and free/legs zoom/down field/eyes fixed/on the checkered ball/on the goal/ten yards to go/can't nobody stop you/can't nobody cop you.

* How can sprinter Usain Bolt break his world record without running any faster?

WINNER OF THE CRICKET SOCIETY AND MCC BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2016SHORTLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD'I doubt there will be a better book written about this period in West Indies cricket history.

When a man walks on to a pitch there s always a chance something magic can happen, that s what keeps us coming back In A Man Walks On To a Pitch, Harry shares a lifetime s experience of obsessing over football, during which he has seen it all first hand the good, the bad and the unbelievable.

'Of course I'm a f**king hooligan, you pr**k.

In 1868, the first ever documented bicycle race was held in a Paris park, and to the locals' chagrin, was won by a Briton.

A century has always had a special resonance, in all walks of life, and none more so than in cricket.

A 3,162 km race.

lanterne rouge (French | noun): The competitor who finishes last in the Tour de France Froome, Wiggins, Merckx we know the winners of the Tour de France, but what about the men who finish last?

Reg Harris, whose statue overlooks the Manchester Velodrome, is the legend who all track cyclists want to emulate.

**Winner - Sweetspot Cycling Book of the Year** For 11 years I was a professional cyclist, competing in the hardest and greatest races on Earth.

A story of true drive now the topic of a major documentaryFounded in 1977 by Sir Frank Williams and Patrick Head, Williams F1 represents the last of the true independent teams; a company devoid of corporate dogma and run by enthusiasts driven by a love of racing and the satisfaction that comes with beating the rest of the world.

London bid leader and British Olympic hero Sebastian Coe, Tony Blair and David Beckham all played a part in winning the most competitive race for the Games in Olympic history.

The fascinating true story of how legendary gambler Barney Curley pulled off the greatest betting scams in horse-racing history.

Fatima Whitbread had the worst possible start in life.

In 1987, Irish cycling legend Stephen Roche had an extraordinary year the year to end all years.

What can maths tell us about sports?

'One of the best books ever written about sailing'Time 27,000 miles, three and a half to five months alone at sea, chilling casualty rates, the unrelenting strain of handling 60-foot boats day and night, the absolute certainty of weather and waves that could destroy them.

The ultimate gift for every football fan.

There is Rugby Union: the fast, compelling, TV-friendly combat sport in which sponsored gladiators are sold on their ability to crash into each other at top speed, and sometimes even to avoid each other and score.

Best of British is a celebration of the nation's greatest 100 sporting heroes, from Henry VIII to Red Rum, Roy of the Rovers to Torvill and Dean.

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This is the first book to examine physical education from the perspective of workforce research and development.

This vintage volume contains a practical and informative book on shooting duck, and includes tips and hints on technique, instructions for attaining best results, information on equipment, historical and anecdotal information.

This vintage book contains the 'Grouse Shooting' edition of 'The Sportsman's Library', and includes information on the history of the sport, shooting dogs, equipment, habits and habitats, moor management, and much more.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

This early work provides a detailed descriptive account of ballroom dancing that is thoroughly recommended for the dance enthusiast or historians shelf.

This early work on dancing is a fascinating read for any dance enthusiast or historian, and contains much information that is still useful and practical today.

This vintage book contains a comprehensive and practical guide on the culture, breeding, rearing, trapping, preserving, cross-mating, protecting, stocking, hunting, and propagation of a variety of birds.

This early work on greyhounds and coursing is both expensive and hard to find in its first edition.

Originally published in 1933, this vintage book comprises a lengthy collection of notes, hints, tips and advice from an fisherman and his lifetime's worth of experience.

Lawrence Hostetler's 1942 book, 'Walk Your Way to Better Dancing' presents a complete and clear picture of each ballroom dance that will serve as a guide for both the leader and the one following.

Originally published in 1931.

Originally published in 1938.

"e;Match Play and the Spin of the Ball"e; is a vintage guide to tennis by William T.

THIRTY YEARS WITH FIGHTING DOGS GEORGE C.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

This vintage book contains a complete guide to taxidermy, with instructions for trapping, tanning, fleshing, mounting, and all other related aspects.

This early work on dancing is a fascinating read for any enthusiast.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

Originally published in early 1930s.

First published in 1923 Leslie Schon's The psychology of golf was aimed at improving the readers mental game in golf.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive.

This early work, originally published in 1913, details Jaques-Dalcroze's approach to music education.