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?
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This vintage text offers insights into the practice of the taxidermy of birds and was originally published as part of a series covering a broad range of taxidermy subjects.
This vintage volume contains a detailed guide to keeping pigeons, and includes historical information, tips for the general care and management of pigeons, and a wealth of other interesting information related to pigeons.