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Discover a wide selection of sport books at tales.as. In the best sports books you can be fascinated by stories from the greatest athletes and their spectacular achievements in their particular sport. You can also read reports from the most exciting sporting events. Finally, you can find good sports books that help you get started with the sport that suits you and gives you inspiration on how you can incorporate more sports into your everyday life. No matter what type of sport you are interested in, you will find your new sports books with us.
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    - 40 walks and treks
    by Robin Walker
    £13.49

    Guidebook describing walks and multi-day treks in the Picos de Europa, a striking limestone range that forms part of the Cantabrian Mountains in northern Spain. Routes vary in difficulty and some include an element of scrambling. Includes notes on transport, bases, accommodation and equipment, plus history, geology, plants and wildlife.

  • by Peter Keeble
    £24.49 - 28.99

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    - To Santiago de Compostela and Finisterre from Irun or Oviedo
    by Dave Whitson & Laura Perazzoli
    £13.99

    Guidebook to walking the Camino del Norte and Camino Primitivo pilgrim routes to Santiago de Compostela in northwest Spain. The 820km Camino del Norte from Irun via Bilbao and Santander takes around 5 weeks to complete. The 355km Camino Primitivo takes about 2 weeks. Includes the Camino Finisterre from Santiago to the coast.

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    - The Secrets of Golf's Winners
    by Michael Calvin & Thomas Bjorn
    £8.99

    In a truly groundbreaking expose of professional golf, Michael Calvin and Thomas Bjorn - captain of the 2018 European Ryder Cup Team - capture the distinctive nature of the game, and the principles and philosophies of players who dominate the world rankings.

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    - Harness Fear and Live without Limits
    by Ant Middleton
    £7.99

    The brilliant, inspirational next book by the author of the incredible No. 1 bestseller FIRST MAN IN.

  • by Damo Mitchell
    £31.49

    A comprehensive description and step-by-step explanation of the Nei Gong internal alchemical process also explaining its philosophical basis. Essential reading for practitioners of Nei Gong, Qi Gong, martial arts and Chinese medicine.

  • - Technology and the End of the Future
    by James Bridle
    £9.49

    ';New Dark Ageis among the most unsettling and illuminating books I've read about the Internet, which is to say that it is among the most unsettling and illuminating books I've read about contemporary life.'New YorkerAs the world around us increases in technological complexity, our understanding of it diminishes. Underlying this trend is a single idea: the belief that our existence is understandable through computation, and more data is enough to help us build a better world. In reality, we are lost in a sea of information, increasingly divided by fundamentalism, simplistic narratives, conspiracy theories, and post-factual politics. Meanwhile, those in power use our lack of understanding to further their own interests. Despite the apparent accessibility of information, we're living in a new Dark Age. From rogue financial systems to shopping algorithms, from artificial intelligence to state secrecy, we no longer understand how our world is governed or presented to us. The media is filled with unverifiable speculation, much of it generated by anonymous software, while companies dominate their employees through surveillance and the threat of automation. In his brilliant new work, leading artist and writer James Bridle surveys the history of art, technology, and information systems, and reveals the dark clouds that gather over our dreams of the digital sublime.

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    - The Secret World of the F1 Pitlane
    by Marc 'Elvis' Priestley
    £9.49

    In the high octane atmosphere of the Formula One pit lane, the spotlight is most often on the superstar drivers.Join McLaren's former Number One mechanic, Marc 'Elvis' Priestley as he tours the world, revealing some of Formula One's most outrageous secrets and the fiercest rivalries, all fuelled by the determination to win.

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    - Epic Cycling Climbs
    by Michael Blann
    £28.49

    Photographed over a period of 3 years, this work charts the most famous European climbs within the history of cycling. Using a high definition camera and often working from helicopters, it includes images that demonstrate the beauty of these mountains, through all seasons and during the Grand Tours.

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    by T. B. C. & Jamie Vardy
    £10.99

    The team of unlikely outsiders bonded together to achieve the unthinkable: Jamie set the record as the first player to score in 11 consecutive Premier League matches and Leicester beat odds of 5000-1 to become champions.

  • by Athanasios Terzis
    £27.99

    This book provides a tactical analysis of Pep Guardiola's 4-3-3 Attacking Tactics (56 Tactical Situations) for you the coach to learn from one of the best coaches in the world.Athanasios Terzis is a UEFA 'A' Licence Coach and has used this analysis to produce 12 Full Training Sessions (70 Practices and Variations). You can use these ready-made sessions to practice Pep Guardiola's attacking tactics and implement them into your training sessions. The aim of the book is to use the innovative attacking tactics of Pep Guardiola to create chances and score goals, with variations depending on the opposition players' positioning and reactions within their formation (4-4-2, 4-2-3-1, 4-3-3 and teams with a back 5).Learn to Coach "Pep Guardiola's Innovative Attacking Tactics" - to Create Chances and Score Goals - with 12 Full Sessions (70 Practices & Variations) based on 12 Tactical Situations from Manchester City's 4-3-3Tactical Analysis and Session Topic Examples: Positioning and Rotations with Inverted Full Backs Creating and Exploiting Overloads in Wide Areas Moving the Ball Wide and Receiving in Behind the Full Back Stretching the Opposition's Defence and Switching Play Attacking Through the Centre with a Third Man RunPractice Examples: Rotating Movements with Inverted Full Backs in a Passing Rotation Practice Reading the Opponent's Reactions to Best Exploit Overloads in Wide Areas Moving the Ball Wide and Receiving in Behind the Full Back in a Dynamic Game Attacking Through the Centre with a Third Man Run in a Functional Practice Stretching the Opposition's Defence and Switching Play in a Conditioned GamePep Guardiola's Manchester City used these attacking tactics to become the Best Ever Premier League Team during the 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 title winning seasons, breaking the following records: Highest Ever Points Total (100) - 2017/2018 Most Total Wins (32) - 2017/2018 and 2018/2019 Most Goals Scored (106) - 2017/2018 Biggest Goal Difference (+79) - 2017/2018 Most Consecutive Wins (18) - 2017/2018

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    - The New Science of Athletic Performance That is Revolutionizing Sports
    by Dr. Marc Bubbs
    £18.99

    "There is a new revolution happening in sports as more and more athletes are basing their success on this game-changing combination: health, nutrition, training, recovery, and mindset. Unfortunately, the evidence-based techniques that the expert PhDs, academic institutions, and professional performance staffs follow can be in stark contrast to what many athletes actually practice. When combined with the noise of social media, old-school traditions, and bro-science, it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction. Peak is a groundbreaking book exploring the fundamentals of high performance (not the fads), the importance of consistency (not extreme effort), and the value of patience (not rapid transformation). Dr. Marc Bubbs makes deep science easy to understand, and with information from leading experts who are influencing the top performers in sports on how to achieve world-class success, he lays out the record-breaking feats of athleticism and strategies that are rooted in this personalized approach.Dr. Bubbs expertly brings together the worlds of health, nutrition, and exercise and synthesizes the salient science into actionable guidance.

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    - The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance
    by W. Timothy Gallwey
    £11.99

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    by Rob Panariello & Brian Cole
    £18.49

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    by Andrew Evans
    £21.49

    "It takes thousands of hours of sailing to get the kind of knowledge contained in this book." -- from the Foreword by Bruce Schwab The ONLY bible for how to sail your boat fast, safe, and alone Solo sailing is within any sailor's grasp with a little forethought--and this essential guide.Got a 35-foot sailboat? No problem. Is the wind blowing 20 knots? No problem. Are you racing offshore overnight? Even better. Singlehander Andrew Evans learned the hard way how to sail and race alone--with lots of mishaps, including broaches and a near tumbling over a waterfall--and in Singlehanded Sailing he shares the techniques, tips, and tactics he has developed to make his solo sailing adventures safe and enriching.Learn everything you need to know to meet any solo challenge, including:Managing the power consumption aboard a boat to feed the electric autopilotSetting and gybing a spinnakerFinding time to sleepDealing with heavy weather

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    - The Autobiography
    by Roy Keane
    £10.99

    Including new chapters and covering events, tis book deals Roy Keane's life and work.

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    - Escalade - Bouldering
     
    £27.99

    Suitable for a group of climbers of mixed ability, this title can also be useful for families, groups of friends, and especially university groups and climbing clubs. It includes: location maps; boulders; photo topos; and action photographs. Also includes an additional 17 individual children's circuits, fully illustrated bloc to bloc.

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    - The Complete Guide to High-Performance and Race Driving
    by Ross Bentley
    £19.49

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    by Matt Warshaw
    £28.49

    Matt Warshaw knows more about surfing that any other person on the planet. After five years of research and writing, Warshaw has completed a totally unprecedented history of the sport and the culture it has spawned.

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    - The Passion of Fausto Coppi
    by William Fotheringham
    £10.99

    Voted the most popular Italian sportsman of the twentieth century, Fausto Angelo Coppi was the campionissimo - champion of champions.

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    by Simon Kuper
    £10.99

    The classic winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award. 'If you like football, read it. If you don't like football, read it' THE TIMES

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    by Arnold Schwarzenegger
    £41.99

    Includes the basic concepts on exercise, training principles, contest preparation, diet and nutrition that have evolved into modern bodybuilding. This title answers various question bodybuilders could ask. It offers a reference and instructional manual covering various aspect of the sport.

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    by Emiliano Marino
    £16.99

    Suitable for a sailor and mariner, this guide combines 700 drawings with philosophically probing commentary.

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    by Mojang AB
    £25.49 - 134.49

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    by Chris Craggs
    £28.99

    Lofoten is a magical area; towering granite peaks rise above deep blue fjords, with tiny wooden fishing villages squeezed between the mountains and the oceans. The extensive climbing is on magnificent granite cliffs and the vast majority of it is traditionally protected. There is also superb hiking, mountaineering (summer and winter) as well as skiing. This will be the third Rockfax guidebook to this spectacular and beautiful area, the first 2008 volume won the Banff Guidebook of the Year Award and put Lofoten very much on the map. We updated and expanded the information in 2017. This book adds a couple of new areas and a lot of new crag photographs, plus some fantastic new maps. The coverage has been added to with some new accessible crags near Narvik. Areas Covered The West - Helvetestinden, Merraflestinden, Breiflogtinden, Branntuva, Maslitinden, Olstinden, Ølkontinden, Reinesvaet, Ramsberg, Stortind, Eggum, Stamsund Henningsvær - Rørvika, Pianokrakken, Djupfjord, Presten, Gandalfveggen, Festvågvegg, The Coast Kalle - Paradiset, Vågakallen, Øverdalen, Kallebukta, Trollfestningen, Glåmtinden Kabelvåg - Sandvika, Tjelbergvika Svolvær - Blåtinden, Svolvær Geita, Skråpillaren Narvik Area Stetind Walking Peaks

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    by GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council)
    £58.49

    GMAT Official Guide 2024-2025 Bundle: Includes GMAT Official Guide 2024-2025, GMAT Official Guide Quantitative Review 2024-2025, GMAT Official Guide Verbal Review 2024-2025, and GMAT Official Guide Data Insights Review 2024-2025 & Online Question Bank Best value! Get the ultimate prep collection with the complete Official Guide set. You'll have all the tools you need to evaluate, practice, and focus your prep with over 1,600+ practice questions. Everything you need to begin your prep. The GMAT(TM) Official Guide Bundle 2024-2025, the only study guides featuring real exam questions, offers comprehensive practice for each section of the GMAT exam, ensuring that you are well-prepared on exam day. Highlights:* Updated Data Insights, Quantitative Review and Verbal Review chapters to master each section of the GMAT exam* Access to an Online Question Bank to create custom practice sets by questions type and difficulty level so that you can plan your individual practice* Exclusive access to online diagnostic evaluations to discover your strengths and focus areas* Detailed answer explanations to master the reasoning behind the answers* New! Get exclusive exam preparation tips from test prep organizations Use these guides to:* Master the exam structure and excel in each section* Understand key concepts with review chapters* Tackle questions from the Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Data Insights sections of the GMAT exam (featuring 250+ new questions!)* Review detailed explanations to understand correct and incorrect answers* New! Practice with two-part analysis questions in the book PLUS! Focus your studying with the Online Question Bank - Bonus: included with purchase!* Benefit from 300+ extra questions (only available in the Online Question Bank) in addition to the questions from the book* Tailor your practice by building practice sets targeting question type and difficulty* Discover your strengths and weaknesses with diagnostic quizzes* Track your focus areas and progress with key metrics* Reinforce concepts with flashcards and engaging games* Challenge yourself with timed practice* Use digital flashcards to master key concepts, also accessible on the mobile app This product includes 4 print books with a unique code to access the GMAT Official Guide Online Question Bank and mobile app.

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    by Carrie-Marie Bratley
    £14.49

    "Experience the breathtaking and unspoiled islands that await just a short hop from mainland Portugal with Moon Azores. Inside you'll find: Strategic, flexible itineraries for exploring individual islands or combining them into a longer trip, with coverage of Porto and Lisbon. The top outdoor adventures: Cave-dive into the depths of an extinct volcano, soak in a steaming hot spring, and catch some sun on Santa Maria's golden sand beaches. Dive or snorkel in crystalline waters filled with shipwrecks, submerged volcanoes, seamounts, and colorful marine life. Spot dolphins, humpback whales, and more on an island cruise and go bird-watching on a lush Säao Jorge fajäa. Hike to stunning viewpoints above Sete Cidades Lake or summit the epic, snow-capped Mount Pico. Must-see highlights and unique experiences: Wander past cobbled squares and whitewashed buildings to marvel at the striking Old Gates of Ponta Delgada. Stroll through sprawling gardens of exotic plant and secret grottoes in Terra Nostra Park or sip authentic Gorreana tea at Europe's only tea plantation. People watch over a cup of Azorean coffee in the UNESCO historical center of Angra do Heroâismo or admire the famous mariner murals in Horta Marina. Savor fresh seafood and local charcuterie in a seaside village, browse traditional cheeses at a morning market, and sample basalt wines on Pico. Expert advice from long-time Portugal resident Carrie-Marie Bratley. Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout. Background information on landscape, history, and cultural customs of the islands. Helpful resources on COVID-19 and traveling to the Azores. Handy tools such as visa information, a Portuguese phrasebook, and tips for LGBTQ+ travelers, seniors, families, and more. With Moon's practical tips and local know-how, you can experience the best of the Azores."--

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    by Ann Liang
    £7.99

    "Utterly unique, thought-provoking, and wonderfully written... a thrilling ride that hooked me from start to finish." -Gloria Chao, author of American Panda and Rent a BoyfriendIn this genre-bending , speculative YA debut, a Chinese American girl monetizes her strange new invisibility powers by discovering and selling her wealthy classmates' most scandalous secrets. Alice Sun has always felt invisible at her elite Beijing international boarding school, where she's the only scholarship student among China's most rich and influential teens. But then she starts uncontrollably turning invisible-actually invisible. When her parents drop the news that they can no longer afford her tuition, even with the scholarship, Alice hatches a plan to monetize her strange new power-she'll discover the scandalous secrets her classmates want to know, for a price. But as the tasks escalate from petty scandals to actual crimes, Alice must decide if it's worth losing her conscience-or even her life.

  • by Phyllis L Nickel
    £46.49

    Vol 3: Bergen to BodøThe original, most complete and up-to-date guide for mariners to the coasts of Norway and Svalbard. Updated since 1978. Over 1000 pages and 1000 ports/anchorages in 5 volumes.

Sport

The sport has been and still is a large part of the english culture. However, it is worth remembering the sport in the busy everyday life, as it provides increased well-being both physically and mentally. Therefore, you’ll on this page also find forms of exercise for everybody’s taste with a different intensity level. The most important thing is the movement. That is why we have books on football, handball, cycling, yoga, sailing and much more. So depending on which sport interests you, you will find it here.
As mentioned, playing sports is good for both body and soul, but it can be difficult to get started and find the right sport. Tales' selection of good sports books gives you inspiration on how to get started in sports, whether it is at beginner level or in a more professional way.


Written by experts

The books are written by experts in the field who make a living from playing sports and imparting their knowledge within each of their subject areas. Therefore, you will be dressed by the best if you want to buy your sports books at Tales. Among the most popular sports books are Tony Bellews ‘Everybody Has a Plan Until They Get Punched in the Face‘. A great book on 12 Things Boxing Teaches You About Life.


Best sports books

At Tales, we have some of the best sports books on the shelves. They show the more extreme and fascinating side of elite sports. In this literature you can dive into sports stories written by some of the very biggest sports stars, where sport is a very central part of their lives. Characteristic of these sports books, however, is precisely that you can go deeper and get the chance to reach behind the facade and gain insight into the mindset behind a great sports achievement - and not least the costs that it can have on its human front. So if you are interested in sports and exciting sports stories, or want to train yourself, you will find your new sports books with us.

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