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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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  • - The Art & Science of Teaching Movement
    by Nick Winkelman
    £30.99

    The Language of Coaching examines how instruction, feedback, and cueing can have a significant impact on training and performance outcomes. The book offers a comprehensive collection of cueing frameworks to help coaches better communicate with athletes in any sport.

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    After nearly a decade of climbing to reach all 82 summits over 4000m, Ben Tibbetts sets out his selection of the most compelling routes in the Alps. He describes his journey on each ascent through a series of stirring adventures, into which are woven threads of historical ascents from the earliest days of alpine climbing to its present day.

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    - The Official Illustrated History
    by David Clayton
    £18.99

    Celebrates the illustrious history and modern dominance of one of English football's most storied teams.

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    - The Era of the Elegant Sports Car
     
    £38.49

    Start your engines for a grand tour of the most stylish grand motoring automobiles ever created. Evoking an era when elegance, romance, and outright performance defined the automobile-and the fascinating stories that made them icons of the road. From the shark-inspired Maserati Ghibli to the fiery Lamborghini Miura, from European elegance with American firepower such as the Iso Grifo and Facel Vega to the groundbreaking designs of the Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 Stradale and Renault Alpine and the advanced technology behind the Jensen FF or Porsche 918 Spyder-these cars are less transportation and more testaments to beauty, freedom, ambition, innovation, and speed.Beautiful Machines was conceived and edited by gestalten. The stories are written by automobile expert Blake Z. Rong with a preface by Classic Driver's Jan Baedeker and gestalten's Robert Klanten.

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    - Number 10
    by Stefan Bogner
    £16.49

    Atmospheric photos by Stefan Bogner, capturing the full magnificence of the Norwegian landscape. Text in English and German.

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    - Inspirational Journeys Round England and Wales by Camper Van and Motorhome
    by Martin Dorey
    £16.99

    Take the Slow Road: England and Wales is an engaging and inspiring book penned by Martin Dorey. Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC in 2019, this book invites readers to explore the beauty and diversity of England and Wales in a unique way. As a renowned author, Dorey masterfully encapsulates the essence of the English and Welsh landscapes, culture, and history. The book falls under the travel genre, but it's more than just a guide. It's a call to take the slow road, to step out of our fast-paced life, and to enjoy the journey just as much as the destination. It's a testament to Dorey's love for these lands and his desire to share it with others. Take the Slow Road: England and Wales is an essential read for anyone with a wanderlust for England and Wales and is a proud publication of Bloomsbury Publishing PLC.

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    by Takehiko Inoue
    £7.99

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    - A guidebook to the world class sport climbing on this Aegean Island
    by Chris Craggs
    £27.49

    Kalymnos must be one of the world's best known sport climbing destinations and with good reason - friendly locals, glorious weather, a picturesque Aegean island setting and, of course, the truly fantastic climbing. There is approaching 3000 climbs at the last count and many of them are of impeccable quality.

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    by Steve Barilotti
    £21.99

    A fresh re-edition of LeRoy Grannis's sold-out Collector's Edition, this collection gathers his most vibrant surf photography-from the perfect wave at San Onofre to dramatic wipeouts at Oahu's famed North Shore. One of the key image-makers in surfing history, Grannis also covers the emerging surf lifestyle, from "surfer stomps" and hordes of...

  • - A Complete Home Study Course, Second Edition
    by David (Griffith University Queensland) Burch
    £23.99

    This book covers how to find position at sea from timed sextant sights of the sun, moon, stars, and planets plus other routine and special procedures of safe, efficient offshore navigation. No previous navigation experience is required.

  • - Navigation Through the Maze of Advice for the Self-coached Climber
    by Dave MacLeod
    £16.99

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    - Repair and Improve Your Boat's Essential Systems
    by Nigel Calder
    £56.99

    This manual takes both novice and experienced boatowner through minor to major repairs of electrical systems, engines, electronics, steering systems, generators, pumps, cookers, spars and rigging. When it was first published in 1990, the Boatowner's Mechanical & Electrical Manual broke new ground. It was hailed as the first truly DIY manual for boatowners and has sold in its thousands ever since. There have been significant changes in boat systems since then, particularly electrical systems, and this fourth edition has been fully updated to reflect these developments and expand its predecessor's worldwide popularity.'Probably the best technical reference and troubleshooting book in the world' Yachting Monthly 'It deserves to come standard with every boat' Yachting World

  • by Philip Graham
    £28.49

    Everything you need to know from a theoretical and practical standpoint on how to build muscle and shred fat whilst living with diabetes.

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    - How Meditative Running can Improve Performance and Make you a Happier, More Fulfilled Person
    by Mackenzie L. Havey
    £10.99

    Written by a highly respected fitness journalist, Mindful Running offers an engaging guide to how mindfulness can both optimize your runs and improve general health and well-being.Mindful Running brings together scientific research, expert analysis, and elite athlete contributions to reveal how relating to your mind, body, and surroundings in a new way can help you run longer and faster, as well as offer a boost to your overall mental, emotional, and physical health. By applying mental fitness training to your running regime, you tap into a powerful mind-body connection that not only optimizes sporting performance, but also boosts happiness both on and off the running trails.Devised with both the competitive and everyday runner in mind, Mackenzie L. Havey introduces an innovative, approachable, and authoritative guide designed to increase self-awareness, develop concentration, and improve endurance. Not only does this have the potential to translate into better running, it can also play a role in training you to endure life''s challenges with greater ease and find joy in all things big and small. Mindful Running is a total body and mind fitness regime.

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    by Brion Toss
    £25.99

    The encyclopedia of sailboat rigging and marlinspike arts-updated to reflect the latest materials and methods

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    - The Official History of the World's Greatest Motor Race, 1960-69
    by Quentin Spurring
    £41.99

    This was the defining decade for the Le Mans 24 Hours. It started with six consecutive victories by Ferrari, overwhelming Aston Martin and Maserati. But then Ford threw its all-American dollars at the race and won it four times.

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    - Design and the Culture of Board Riding
    by Richard Kenvin
    £30.99

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    - The Bansenshukai - Japan's Premier Ninja Manual
    by Antony Cummins
    £21.99

    The first complete translation of the ultimate Ninja manual, The Book of Ninja provides a fully comprehensive guide to the ancient arts of the ninja, including espionage, warfare, trap building, infiltrating castles, assassination, hiding magic, lock by-passing, bridge building, thieves' tools and much more

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    by Gavin Wright
    £14.99

    Whether you're looking to hit the open road, scream down the side of a mountain, or simply take the kids out for a ride, Cycling For Dummies, UK Edition, covers all your needs.

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    - A Complete Revision of the Shot Placement for African Big Game
    by Kevin Robertson
    £38.49

    Kevin "Doctari" Robertson''s best-selling book on shot placement for African game, The Perfect Shot, has now been completely revised and updated: extensive additions to the text; 300 all-new photos of the animals covered; and revised, detailed anatomical drawings. The Perfect Shot II also has shot-placement details for a number of species not covered in the original edition, including blesbok, bongo, black wildebeest, grysbok, nyala, reedbuck, roan, and steenbok. In all, twenty-seven African game species are now covered. Robertson, a licensed professional hunter and veterinarian, first developed The Perfect Shot a dozen years ago, and it was quickly recognized as the most comprehensive work ever undertaken to show the anatomical features for all classes of African game. His revised version reflects his increased knowledge of big-game anatomy and shot placement. In addition, the chapters on bullet construction and performance have been substantially revised to cover the advances in bullet development that have occurred in the twelve years since the publication of the original edition. The book covers just about every animal you might hunt in Africa, from the big, dangerous species (elephant, buffalo, rhino, and hippo) to the large cats (lion and leopard) and from the largest antelopes (eland and bongo) to the smallest (duiker, grysbok, and klipspringer). Even Africa''s more unusual species (giraffe, crocodile, zebra, and hyena) are covered in detail. Each animal is shown in at least one color field picture as well as a color ";ghost view"; that illustrates the shoulder bones, heart, lungs, brain, and spinal column. These views allow you to see precisely where to place your shot in relation to how the animal may be standing. Most species now have multiple illustrations from different angles for easier understanding of the different shot-placement options.

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    - Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance
    by Steven Kotler
    £10.99

    How extreme sport are redefining the limits of being human.

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    - Ford, Ferrari and their Battle for Speed and Glory at Le Mans
    by A J Baime
    £9.49

    Coming to cinemas in November 2019, under the title LE MANS '66 ____________________In the 1960s Enzo Ferrari emerged as the dominant force in sports cars in the world, creating speed machines that were unbeatable on the race track.

  • by Paul Smith
    £9.49

    Looks at which specific aspects of climbing and methods of coaching are important - together with some aspects of sports science.

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    by Nick Schade
    £14.99

    The first comprehensive book on stripbuilding almost any type of small boat

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    - A Life In Fishing
    by Thomas McGuane
    £10.99

    Thomas McGuane's obsession with fish has taken him from the river in his backyard to the holiest waters of the fly-fisher's world.

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    by Karen Lipe
    £13.49

    Covers almost everything you need to know to sew comfort, utility, and style into your boat. This book features many traditional canvas projects: sail covers, awnings, duffel bags, dodgers, and Biminis, wind chutes, and winter covers. It also includes many fabric projects: custom interior cushions, fitted sheets and daycovers, and more.

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    by Barry Ord Clarke
    £21.99

    Barry Ord Clarke, International Fly Tyer of the Year, is back with 28 of his latest flytying techniques, all beautifully illustrated with step-by-step instructions and matching QR code-linked videos for each pattern. Flytying fans all round the world love his dual offering of print and video, best of both worlds for mastering the latest flies.

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    by Donald Farr
    £28.49

    Ford Mustang 60 Years celebrates six decades of the original pony car in this beautifully illustrated, officially licensed book.

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    by Jane McMorland Hunter
    £18.99

    This poetry anthology provides a bright and cheery way to start your day, with one joyful poem for every morning of the year.

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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