Item category 1: Sport & Recreation

An essential resource for all serious Scrabble players. This major new edition is fully updated to include all valid words between 2 and 9 letters in length from the latest official Scrabble word list, and allows players to settle disputes over the eligibility of words. This book includes all pla...

Revised and updated, with more than 300,000 crossword answers organised alphabetically, by number of letters, and by common categories.

The Complete Fishing Manual is the definitive guide to fishing, covering everything from strategies and techniques, to choosing the perfect bait, tackle, and kit.

Many parents of young netballers, and also some more experienced players, have found themselves cast in the role of coaching but have little idea of what is required to coach or how to run and organise a training session. This book has been written to provide Coaches with ideas and drills that wi...

The 44th edition of The Cricketers' Who's Who tells you all you need to know about every player from all 18 counties and includes an expanded women's section to take in the growing number of professional female cricketers as well as the England Women squad. Close to 500 players have answered ques...

Why does England rely on private schools for their batters - but not their bowlers? How did demographics shape India's rise? Why have women often been the game's great innovators? Why does South Africa struggle to produce Black Test batters? And how does the weather impact who wins? Crickonomics ...

How can maths help you to kick the perfect penalty goal, win an argument, impress your friends and spot fake news? With easy-to-understand maths logic, simple psychology and engaging anecdotes from her own life, mathematician Lily Serna shows us that maths can unlock the secrets of the universe. ...

The 1990 World Cup in Italy was infamous for generating the lowest-ever goals per game average. Since then, tactical thought has focused heavily and consistently on flexible attacking designed to break down and defeat defending in depth. This book argues that the next tactical revolution belongs ...

While multimillion-dollar prizes are common in esports today, did you know that esports began humbly in a small Asian country without a significant gaming industry at the time? And would you believe that after two decades of embracing esports, Koreans enjoy playing competitive gaming not only pri...

The State is divided. It's not life or death, it's more important.' So says a poster on Dennis Cometti's wall and that's what David Whish-Wilson and Sean Gorman found when they interviewed 36 fans of the West Coast Eagles and the Fremantle Dockers, including David Wirrpanda, Shaun McManus, Dennis...

One hundred photographic picture puzzles challenge both eye and mind. Includes answers.

From the age of nine years Michael dreams of playing basketball for the United States in the Olympics, and with hard work and his mother's encouragement, he realizes his dream.

BASKETBALL. They were the Beatles of basketball, the "Mercury" Seven in sneakers. In "Dream Team, "acclaimed sports journalist Jack McCallum delivers the untold story of the greatest team ever assembled: the 1992 U.S. Olympic Men's Basketball Team that captivated the world, kindled the hoop dream...

This book contains tools a Dungeon Master needs to provide stories and game play. A resource for new and existing Dungeon Masters to engage in both adventure and world creation, with rules, guidelines, and advice from the game's experts. Created as part of a massive public playtest involving more...

CRICKET. AUSTRALIAN. A must for fans of Australian cricket! A registry of every first class player Australian cricket has been developed into one book.

FISHING, ANGLING. This compact yet comprehensive guide includes all the essential fishing information that novices and lifelong fisherman need, from the best lures and flies to hints for landing a wide range of fresh- and saltwater species. Gear guide Get the lowdown on the most recent, old schoo...

An in-depth reference that will assist students and instructors as they plot their course through karate instruction with 20 chapters covering practically every aspect of karate.

Featuring original interviews with mountain guides and climbers-including Jimmy Chin and Conrad Anker-this vivid and authoritative adventure history chronicles one of the least likely industries on Earth: guided climbing on Mount Everest. Anyone who has read Jon Krakauer's Into Thin Air or has se...

INDOOR GAMES. Tons of party games, including popular "minute-to-win" challenges! What's the secret to the best parties? Games--and the sillier, the better! Get your guests out of their chairs and into the fun with activities guaranteed to keep everyone laughing, including: Cookie Face (Who can wa...

Newly revised and expanded with an age-appropriate rating system and fifty-plus new games, The Everything Games Book, 2nd Edition is still the handbook gamers turn to again and again. Whether players want to review the rules of their favorite classics like Chinese checkers or chess, or gear up fo...

A revealing, access-all-areas look inside the thrilling world of Formula One. Across twenty interviews with key figures at every level of the sport, this book offers unfiltered access to Formula One's inner circle. From drivers and team principals to engineers, race strategists and pit mechanics,...

For decades women have been playing competitive sports, thanks in large part to the protective cover of Title IX. Since the passage of that law, the number of women participating in sports and the level of competition in high school and college and professionally, has risen dramatically. In Fair ...

A sporting nation is only limited by its imagination. Every time this story is told it changes; something is always added, embellished or dropped from the run-on side. For more than thirty years, H.G. Nelson has been finding the poetry in the punt and humour during half-time. Now, he turns his ke...

Create authentic-looking maps of fantasy cities, hamlets, fortifications and more in a popular tabletop, RPG style. 30+ step-by-step demonstrations show you how to create your own unique RPG maps. Learn how to draw fantasy cities, medieval settlements and more from a professional gaming illustrat...

A famous account of growing up to be a fanatical football supporter. Told through a series of match reports, Fever Pitch has enjoyed enormous critical and commercial success since it was first published in 1992. It has helped to create a new kind of sports writing, and established Hornby as one o...

An illustrated guide to some of the greatest rock-climbing locations around the world, as recommended by expert climbers. The book will cover three types of climbing -- trad, sport, and bouldering -- and showcases breathtaking venues from Joshua Tree to Jeju, South Korea. Featuring insights from ...

Readers are provided with one hundred photographs of landscapes, houses, bridges and other scenes and asked to find the border collie, Momo.

Brian Hinson draws on over 40 years experience to reveal the best methods to catch the legendary Murray cod as well as other fish found in the Murray: trout cod, redfin, golden perch, silver perch and catfish.

Whether you're a seasoned angler or new to one of Australia and New Zealand's most popular sports, this guide will have the fish nibbling on your line in no time.

FISHING, ANGLING. AUSTRALIAN. This book has wide ranging expertise and there is something there for even the most experienced angler. This book is invaluable in planning your tip, even for locals. In one place you can work out how much time you will need in various locations; whether to spend mor...