Church of the Open Sky by Nat Young

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Category: Sport and Pastimes | Reading Level: 3 Biography

What makes for a surfing life? With a blaze of groundbreaking performances and a swag of titles claimed from all over the world to his name, Australian world champion surfer Nat Young might know. His seventieth birthday inspired some reflection on exactly that, and on the waves and characters that have marked his remarkable life - Miki Dora and Midget Farrelly to name a few. But surfing for Nat Young - and so many like-minded surfers - has never been about winning, never been about the sport. It's a calling, an endless quest, a philosophy, a religion. Most of all, surfing is a way of life that has underpinned his other identities as board shaper, film producer, writer, raconteur, conservationist, activist, pilot, husband, father. Candid and wryly observed, Church of the Open Sky explores what it means to be a surfer, with a collection of true stories of Nat's surfing life - and the friends, foes and heroes he's met along the way. ...Show more

White Horses - Issue 22 by Aqualuna

$19.95 AUD

Category: Magazines and Journals

The New York Times Weekend Warrior Crosswords: 50 Saturday and Sunday Puzzles by The New York Times

$15.99 AUD

Category: Sport and Pastimes

What s the best part of the weekend? The crosswords! Many puzzle fans love the challenging Saturday & luxuriously long Sunday puzzles. Features: - 50 New York Times Saturday and Sunday Crosswords - Edited by crossword legend Will Shortz - Convenient spiral binding for easy solving"

Surf By Day, Jam By Night by Ash Grunwald

$32.99 AUD

Category: Sport and Pastimes | Reading Level: 3 Biography

Surf by Day, Jam by Night is Ash Grunwald's deep dive into the extraordinary. From heavy wipe-outs to heaving crowds, soulful road trips to flow states, this book gives a rare insight into the lives and minds of the true legends who have mastered the artforms of surfing and music. Traditionally seen as pastimes of cultural outliers, these are the passions and obsessions of adventurers who dare to wander away from societal norms. A gifted storyteller, Grunwald takes us on a personal journey of inspiration, in a series of candid, intimate conversations with the best surfer musicians in the world from Kelly Slater to Stephanie Gilmore, Jack Johnson to Dave Rastovich, Pete Murray to G. Love and many more. They discuss style, transcendence, fear, career longevity, growth mindset, jamming vs shredding, mindfulness and what it's really like to live your dreams. Brimming with humorous tales and incredible insights, this is essential reading for anyone wondering if there's something more out there. Through stories of excessive achievement, adventure and overcoming, Grunwald encourages you to wake up, take your life into your hands and dare to follow your passions. ...Show more

Speed Read Tour de France: The History, Strategies, and Intrigue Behind the World's Greatest Bicycle Race by John Wilcockson

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Category: Sport and Pastimes | Series: Speed Read Ser.

The essential guide to the Tour de France, Speed Read Tour de France will make you an instant expert on its history, its winners and rivalries, the tactics necessary to win it, and the technology of its bicycles. Le Tour has sometimes been called "chess on wheels" because of the complicated strategies u sed by the race's 22 teams and 176 riders. This book--written by award-winning cycling journalist John Wilcockson, who has covered the Tour 45 times--will help you understand those tactics, along with informing you about the race's century-plus history, its famed winners and rivalries, and the technology that has gone into creating the modern racing bicycle and determining how today's athletes train. Among the questions answered are: Who owns the Tour? How are the course's 21 stages selected? What are the most famous mountain climbs? How is the overall winner determined? What is a peloton, a soigneur, or an echelon? How big are the prizes? What are time bonuses? Who was the first American to compete in the Tour, and who was the first one to win it? How fast do the racers go down mountain descents? What speeds can the riders reach in sprint finishes? Why are the teams known by the names of their sponsors and not their countries? What do the riders eat, and where do they sleep every night? What are all those motorcycles doing among the cyclists? How do the organizers deal with doping scandals? And is it true that, one year, the top four finishers were all disqualified? You will find the answers to all these questions, and many more, in this informative, beautifully illustrated, fun-to-read book: Speed Read Tour de France. ...Show more

A Life in Golf - Peter Thompson by Peter Thomson; Steve Perkin

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Category: Sport and Pastimes

The legendary five-time British Open champion, Peter Thomson, shares the knowledge he has absorbed during a lifetime of golf in this engaging and inspirational book. Thomson s evocative prose and firm opinions shed light on his career, golfing techniques, and the world s greatest players. Experience the magic of the Old Course at St Andrews through Thomson s eyes, understand why analysing your golf swing may not get you anywhere, and discover the weaknesses of Tiger Woods and Greg Norman, and the genius of Sam Snead and Jack Nicklaus. A Life in Golf is essential reading for anyone interested in the game of golf or in the life of a true champion - the man still considered Australia s greatest golfer. ...Show more

26 Marathons - What I've Learned about Faith, Identity, Running, and Life from Each Marathon I've Run by Meb Keflezighi; Scott Douglas

$39.99 AUD

Category: Sport and Pastimes

When four-time Olympian Meb Keflezighi ran his final marathon in New York City on November 5, 2017, it marked the end of an extraordinary distance-running career. Meb will be remembered as the only person in history to win both the Boston and New York City marathons as well as an Olympic marathon silver medal. Meb's last marathon was also his 26th, and each of those 26 marathons has come with its own unique challenges, rewards, and outcomes for him. Through focused narrative, Meb describes key moments and triumphs that made each marathon a unique learning experience and shows runners--whether recreational or professional--how to apply the lessons he's learned to their own running and lives. Chronologically organized by marathon, 26 Marathons offers wisdom Meb has gleaned about life, family, identity, and faith in addition to tips about running, training, and nutrition. Equal parts inspiration and practical advice, this book will provide readers an inside look at the life and success of one of the greatest runners living today. ...Show more

String Theory: David Foster Wallace on Tennis by David Foster Wallace

$29.99 AUD

Category: Sport and Pastimes

An instant classic of American sportswriting--the tennis essays of David Foster Wallace, "the best mind of his generation" (A. O. Scott) and "the best tennis-writer of all time" (New York Times)   Both a onetime "near-great junior tennis player" and a lifelong connoisseur of the finer points of the game, David Foster Wallace wrote about tennis with the authority of an insider, the showmanship of a literary pyrotechnician, and disarming admiration of an irrepressible fan. Including his masterful profiles of Roger Federer and Tracy Austin, String Theory gathers Wallace's five famous essays on tennis, pieces that have been hailed by sportswriters and literary critics alike as some of the greatest and most innovative magazine writing in recent memory. Whiting Award-winning journalist John Jeremiah Sullivan provides an introduction. ...Show more

Kevin Sheedy by Warwick Hadfield

$45.00 AUD

Category: Autobiography and Biography

Kevin Sheedy is the biggest figure in Australia's biggest sport, and has played and coached more games than anyone else in the history of Australian rules. This illustrated autobiography comes on the 50th anniversary of his first senior game, and is an intimate, funny and fascinating portrait of the man , the footballer and the larrikin. Although 'Sheeds' won three Premiership flags with Richmond as a player, four with Essendon as a coach, and was foundation coach for emerging powerhouse Greater Western Sydney, he is one of the few footy figures who transcends club loyalties. Loved by all for his colourful ways and fortnight opinions, Sheeds is also admired for his pioneering spirit, for conceiving the Anzac Day game, and for being a passionate advocate of indigenous participation at every level of football. Featuring over 300 photographs, including many from his own private collection that have never been seen before, the book covers everything from his footballing heritage, through all the ups and down of his career, right up to a commentary on footy today. There's a veritable who's who of AFL and beyond from more than 20 contributors including Mark 'Bomber' Thompson, Ron Barassi, James Hird, Dennis Lillee, Michael Long, Jobe Watson, Israel Folau, Callan Ward, David Parkin, Greg Chappell and many more. ...Show more

Carn: The Game, and the Country That Plays It by Andrew Mueller

$34.99 AUD

Category: Sport and Pastimes

There have been histories of Australian football before. There has not been one like Carn. Carn tells the story of the Victorian Football League and its successor, the Australian Football League, from 1897 to the present day, by focusing on 50 of the thousands of games which have been played down the decades. Some of these matches have been significant to the game of Australian football; others have been significant to Australia as a whole.  Carn recognises that while the game is only a game, it has also always been much more than that: anything which consumes so much of the nation's attention can't help but reflect something of the nation's character. Carn is a book replete, as the Australian game is, with great yarns and extraordinary people. It is a book for fans of Australian football, and fans of Australia. ...Show more

The Long Run by Catriona Menzies-Pike

$29.99 AUD

Category: Sport and Pastimes

No one ever expected Catriona Menzies-Pike to run a marathon. She hated running, and was a hopeless athlete. When she was twenty her parents died suddenly - and for a decade she was stuck. She started running on a whim, and finally her grief started to move too. Until very recently, it was frowned upon for women to run long distances. Running was deemed unladylike - and probably dangerous. How did women's running go from being suspect to wildly popular? How does a high school klutz become a marathon runner? This fascinating book combines memoir and cultural history to explore the rich and contradictory topic of women and running. ...Show more

Learn to Play Aussie Rules by Bernie Blackall

$19.95 AUD

Category: Children | Series: Learn to Play

Knowing the Basics Makes All The Difference When You Start to Play...Aussie Rules (Australian Rules Football) has an enormous base of fans all around Australia and the rest of the world. The vigorous, fast-paced, game demands fitness, ball-skills, team work, and strategic thinking. With the establishmen t of an Aussie Rules women's league to start in 2017, the game will only become more popular. A New Series of Books on Individual and Team Sports for Young Players in Grades 5-8. Each book contains a brief history of the specific sport and its development, highlights, and star players. Both text and images work together to engage the interest of young readers and provide them with some fun and interesting facts about their chosen sport. Readers will also learn through clear descriptions and images about the:- - Equipment required to play, - Rules of the game, - Positions on the field, - How to execute basic skills, - How to refine their skills, - How to warm up for the game, - Where to find additional information about the sport. The Learn to Play...sports books are ideal for reluctant readers who enjoy sports because they will engage their interest and provide enjoyable reading practice. They are also ideal for the non-athletic student who wants to understand the rules and skills involved in a new sport before getting out on the field or court. An hour or so with one of these books will provide your child with the basic information required to get out there and play a new sport with confidence and there is ample information to satisfy the sports enthusiast. As a teacher, I have often found that the reluctant beginner, who feels a degree of comfort often uncovers an unsuspected skill and interest in a sport, leading to a new and exciting hobby, and another way of staying fit and having fun. "The Learn to Play sports series is a great resource for libraries and your players to refer to as needed. It's like a handbook for the game and provides a variety of resources that can be dipped into, not necessarily in order. Coaches and PE teachers will find it a valuable resource to stimulate wider interest in the game and to provide homework and instruction throughout a season. Bernie Blackall is on a mission to promote 'sport for every kid' because of its health and development value, and these books are a valuable contribution." Paul McMahon M.Ed. Leadership, Head of Sport and Physical Education, Scotch College Melbourne ...Show more