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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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    - Sport Psychology for Successful Riding
    by Dr Inga Wolframm
    £14.49

    In Perfect Mind: Perfect Ride, the author demonstrates how to develop and achieve the right kind of attitude, motivation and mental skills to make the most of the rider's abilities whether it be riding as a recreation or as a competitive sport.

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    by Bruce Sutherland
    £14.99

    France is the epicentre of the European surf experience. From the chilly Channel to the mild Mediterranean, there's something for everyone. This guide covers all the incredible waves along this vast coastline. It describes places ranging from Calais to Corsica, the best reefs, points and beaches.

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    by Frederic Delavier
    £19.49

    A guide to increasing core strength, stability and flexibility. Whether you're just beginning your routine or looking to enhance an existing conditioning programme, it features over 100 exercises and 60 programmes to show how muscles interact with surrounding joints and skeletal structures.

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    by Deirdre Pitney
    £14.99

    Practical, proven ways to get in shape for a grueling race that combines running, swimming, and biking Packed with insider tips, hands-on advice, and proven methods, Triathlon Training For Dummies is an essential guide for anyone who wants to participate and compete in a triathlon.

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    by Charles Davis
    £10.99

    If you want to get away from it all , there is no surer way than strapping on your boots, shouldering your backpack, and embarking on a long distance path; and there are few long distance paths more beguiling and more crammed with adventure than Mallorca's GR221, La Ruta de Pedra en Sec or The Dry Stone Way.

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    by Don Casey
    £29.99

    How to turn a run-down fiberglass boat into a firstclassyacht

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    by Charles Bronson
    £8.99

    Charlie Bronson has spent decades in solitary confinement, and yet has stayed as fit as a fiddle, gaining several world strength and fitness records in the process. This book, a guide to getting fit and staying fit, reveals just how he's done it. It shows you the best way to burn those calories, tone your abs, and build your stamina.

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    by James Stevens
    £17.99

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    - From Beginner to Black Belt
    by Jim Hogan
    £12.99

    The martial art of Taekwon-Do was developed by the Korean military in the 1950s and spread internationally with the formation of the International Taekwon-Do Federation. This book gives insights into the performance and application of the first nine patterns (tul) that Taekwon-Do students must master to obtain the rank of 1st degree black belt.

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    - My Life in and out of the Rough
    by John Daly
    £9.49

    The 1995 Open Champion and legendary wild man of golf recalls the best and worst of his life: his inspirational play on both US and European tours; the demons that afflicted him on the course and his addiction to gambling and drink; and the trashed hotel rooms and spectacular marital problems.

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    by Graham Warren
    £17.99

    Revised and expanded edition of the complete guide to making your own canoe paddles, now with 16 pages of colour photographs.

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    by Rick Glanvill
    £11.99

    The only official publication to celebrate 100 years of this fascinating, controversial and glamorous football club

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    - Football in Eastern Europe
    by Jonathan Wilson
    £9.49

    The fascinating story of football in Eastern Europe after the collapse of the Berlin Wall'Epic' FINANCIAL TIMES 'A blissful book, lovingly and stylishly written' DAILY TELEGRAPH

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    - The Revolutionary Way To Swim Better, Faster, and Easier
    by Terry Laughlin
    £10.99

    The groundbreaking sports book that revolutionised the age-old techniques of swimming, now in a fully revised and updated edition.

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    - The Instructional Classic, Revised and Updated
    by Jack Nicklaus
    £11.99

    The first and definitive revision of Jack Nicklaus's GOLF MY WAY, the 1974 instructional classic that has sold over two million copies worldwide.

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    - How to Train Your Horse - and Enjoy it!
    by Carl Hester
    £12.49

    For riders at all levels, Carl Hester aims to make dressage training accessible with step-by-step guides for improving the horse's paces, riding dressage movements, and competing.

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    by Monty Roberts
    £9.49

    We learn how, through his relationship with various horses, he gradually developed the methods which enabled him to communicate with horses in their own language, a silent language of gestures similar to sign language: the unique art of the horse whisperer.

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    by Bruce Lee
    £15.49

    This book draws on Lee's own notes, letters, diaries and training logs to present the full extent of his training methods. They include nutrition, aerobics, isometrics, stretching, and weight training.

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    - An Introduction to Techniques for Improved Performance
    by Ray Axford
    £15.49

    An important and unique primer for coaches and performers alike.

  • by Wolfgang Langewiesche
    £21.49

    The leading thinking-book on the art of flying.

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    by Jeremy Wade
    £10.99

    A tale of obsession and very big fish from Jeremy Wade, the presenter of ITV's RIVER MONSTERS.

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    by Russ Cook
    £9.49

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    by Mike Laing
    £14.99

    Guidebook to trekking in Norway above the Arctic Circle, including the Lofoten Islands, the mountains around Narvik and Ofotfjord, Tromso and the Troms region, and Finnmarksvidda in the far north east. Treks range from 48 to 165km in length and take between four and ten days to walk. Includes 100:000 maps, itineraries and accommodation guide.

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    by Conor Niland
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    by Stian Christophersen
    £20.49

    The Climbing Bible: Climb Injury Free is a guide to injury prevention and rehabilitation for climbers. The author, Stian Christophersen, is an internationally renowned climber and practising physiotherapist with over 15 years' experience specialising in the treatment of climbing injuries. The third book in the bestselling Climbing Bible series.

  • by Perrin Towler
    £20.99

    In a practical handy format the Reeds PBO Small Craft Almanac, published in association with Practical Boat Owner, covers all of the UK and Ireland, as well as the North Atlantic coastline from Denmark to the Gironde.The Reeds PBO Small Craft Almanac may be more compact and concise than the Reeds Nautical Almanac but it contains a wealth of indispensable navigational data specially tailored for small craft sailors, presented in an easy-to-find, quick-reference manner for on-board use. Streamlined to focus on tidal data (tide tables, tidal streams and tidal curves), the Small Craft Almanac is meticulously researched and includes a huge amount of information of value to small craft navigators: as well as tidal data it includes secondary port differences; 2,500+ waypoints; radio data; light recognition; weather information; principal lights; IALA buoyage; international codes and flags; sun/moon rise/set times, and emergency information. Reeds PBO Small Craft Almanac represents excellent value for money for those who don't need the more comprehensive marina data, passage information and chartlets of the full Reeds Almanac.Also available: free supplements of up-to-date navigation changes from January to June at: www.reedsnauticalalmanac.co.uk

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    by Rod Heikell
    £37.99

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    Warhammer 40,000: The Ultimate Guide dives into the vast universe of the 41st Millennium with hundreds of beautiful photographs showcasing miniatures from every faction, following key characters through the evolution of their models and exploring Warhammer 40,000 in pinpoint detail through the lens of its incredible miniatures. This essential visual journey through the history of Warhammer 40,000 is written by NYT bestselling authors Gav Thorpe and Guy Haley, and is packed with insight into the game's defining miniatures.

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    by Tim Clare
    £13.49

    'The best book on games I've read in years' G.T. KARBER, the number one Sunday Times bestselling author of MURDLE'Clare is a fabulous tour guide through the history of table games' Tom Brewster, presenter of Shut Up & Sit DownWhy is playing games a universal human instinct?Why did the same games evolve across wildly different civilisations?And how can those games make your life happier, healthier and more fulfilled?The history of board games is really the history of human civilisation. Through it we see how our species has learned to live with one another, make deals, take on different roles and manage the ups and downs of luck.In this entertaining and thought-provoking look at games through the ages, Tim Clare explores the legal highs of a good dice roll, the thrills of a predatory race game and the tactile pleasures of the games that age with us through our lives to discover how, through play, we become fully ourselves.Drawing on Roman anti-cheating devices, organised crime card syndicates and the combative domestic bonding ritual of Monopoly, The Game Changers explains why games are more popular now than ever, and how playing them helps us learn to be better losers, make smarter decisions and become more human.

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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