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

White Horses - Issue 22 by Aqualuna

$19.95 AUD

Category: Magazines and Journals

AFL Wit and Wisdom of the Coaches by Eamon Evans

$19.99 AUD

Category: Humour, Novelty and Gifts

Whether you are an elite athlete, ambitious professional, dedicated parent or hard-working student, all of us are at times challenged by doubts and set-backs. This collection of inspiring and oft times hilarious quotes from some of Australia's leading AFL coaches will lighten your mood and give an insig ht into the lives of people truly challenged by adversity.  Here they offer up some brilliant thoughts to keep you winning! From Mick Malthouse: 'The meek may inherit the earth - but they will never win games of football.' From Allan Jeans: 'Footballers are like sausages ... you can fry them, grill them, bake them ... they're still sausages.' John Kennedy 'Don't think...DO!' And Jack Dyer about a concussed player who isn't sure who he is: 'Tell him he is John Coleman and send him back on.'   ...Show more

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

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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"

Jog On by Bella Mackie

$27.99 AUD

Category: Health and Lifestyle

'Bella's brilliant love letter to running turns into an extraordinarily brave and frank account of her battle with anxiety. A compassionate and important book' Joe Lycett 'Brutally honest and insightful' Jimmy Anderson 'A very relatable book' Philippa Perry Divorced and struggling with deep-rooted menta l health problems, Bella Mackie ended her twenties in tears. She could barely find the strength to get off the sofa, let alone piece her life back together. Until one day she did something she had never done of her own free will - she pulled on a pair of trainers and went for a run. That first attempt didn't last very long. But to her surprise, she was back out there the next day. And the day after that. She began to set herself achievable goals - to run 5k in under 30 minutes, to walk to work every day for a week, to attempt 10 push-ups in a row. Before she knew it, her mood was lifting for the first time in years. In Jog On, Bella explains with hilarious and unfiltered honesty how she used running to battle crippling anxiety and depression, without having to sacrifice her main loves: booze, cigarettes and ice cream. With the help of a supporting cast of doctors, psychologists, sportspeople and friends, she shares a wealth of inspirational stories, research and tips that show how exercise often can be the best medicine. This funny, moving and motivational book will encourage you to say 'jog on' to your problems and get your life back on track - no matter how small those first steps may be. ...Show more

Preferred Lies and Other True Golf Stories by Mike Clayton; Charles Happell

$29.99 AUD

Category: Sport and Pastimes

In Preferred Lies, veteran golf journalist Charles Happell and player and course architect Mike Clayton take you inside the ropes, drawing on their decades of experience in the game - from boarding Greg Norman's yacht after his disastrous loss at the US Masters, to caddying at the Olympic Games when g olf featured for the first time in over one hundred years. They are joined by a host of contributors: Steve Williams shares the secrets of Augusta that Norman, Scott and Tiger Woods relied on when he caddied for them at the US Masters; Peter Thomson pays homage to St Andrews, the game's spiritual home and the course where he won one of his five British Opens; Scottish golf writer John Huggan chats with his old mate, one-of-a-kind commentator Peter Alliss; comedian and amateur golfer Rob Sitch, an avowed disciple of Dr Bob Rotella, discusses the psychology of golf; and more. From Ben Hogan to Karrie Webb, Magnolia Lane to the Road Hole, the evolution of the golf ball to the playing etiquette of Japan, this is a full round of golf stories from those who know the game best. ...Show more

Best Walks of the Great Ocean Road: 25 Wonderful Walks Along the Great Ocean Road by Julie Mundy & Neil Fahey

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Category: Travel | Series: Woodslane Walking Guides

Best Walks of the Great Ocean Road & the Otways, a new book in Woodslanes hugely successful walking guides series, introduces the best walks for visitors and residents alike, ranging from leisurely beach-side strolls to the more rugged tracks deep in the bush. Detailed descriptions and maps help the reader explore the regions parks, bushland, ...... ...Show more

Dad Hacks by Rob Palmer

$29.99 AUD

Category: Hobbies | Reading Level: 4 Non Fiction

A fast, fun book of easy handyman skills and cool fatherhood drills for dads to hack their way back into legend status with their kids and families (and to save Dad from embarrassment when his wife pays a tradie $150 for five-minutes work!). Rob Palmer is a third-generation builder and father-to-three on a mission to pass on the sort of ingenious tips grandfathers and fathers once passed to their forebears. Build a fort * Roll a backyard cricket pitch * Start a fire with corn chips * Get your family out the door on time * Prep a picnic * Patch a bike tyre * Devise ingenious games for rainy days * Cook like a king * Sharpen a knife * Stop shoes smelling * Make a slingshot * Train a puppy * PLUS MUCH, MUCH MORE This book makes Dad feel handy and gets vital stuff done fast with maximum fun. Dad Hacks is brimming with easy household hacks that are easy to learn and will save your family time and money while making Dad feel like a DIY champion. Easy to read, fun to learn, beautifully illustrated and utterly essential, Dad Hacks is a book no father should be without - and no family can afford not to buy him! ...Show more

Get Her Off the Pitch! How sport took over my life by Lynne Truss

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Category: Sport and Pastimes

From the bestselling author of 'Eats, Shoots & Leaves', this is the hilarious new book from Lynne Truss about her strange journey through the world of sport and sports journalism. 'Years ago, Boris Becker famously said, after losing at Wimbledon, "Nobody died. I just lost a tennis match." And while some people applauded him for his healthy sense of proportion, it didn't ring remotely true. While I was writing about sport, I was caught on the horns of this dilemma for the whole bloody time. I was like the poor confused jurors in 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' who sit in their jury box, writing emphatically on their little slates, both "important" and "not important" because they honestly don't have a clue.' In this magnificent book, Lynne Truss charts her often bizarre wanderings during her time as a sports journalist for the 'Sunday Times'. From covering a heavyweight world title fight at Madison Square Garden, to watching England beat Holland from an airship above Wembley (while eating chocolate cake); from her extravagant feelings about Andre Agassi, to covering sports like cricket (where, initially, she didn't have any idea what was going on), Lynne Truss manages to crystallize exactly the essence of what sport is about, and bring her characteristic wisdom and wry humour to it. The book will be a revelation to sport's foolish doubters, and a treat for the many of us who spend too much of our time watching it. Review: 'By turns hilarious, unpredictable and controversial. It's a terrific read, whether you love sport or are still wondering what all the fuss is about.' Mail on Sunday 'She can write comedy for Britain.' Sunday Times 'Truss is not only warm and witty on her personal journey from footie virgin to sports bore, she also delivers unique and piercing perspectives. What elevates it far beyond the average nostalgia trip is her trademark pith and an inventive way with simile and metaphor.' Emma John, Observer 'If you are a fan of Truss's self-depreciating moroseness you will hugely appreciate 'Get Her Off the Pitch!' ! her writing on sport was always worth reading.' Alyson Rudd, The Times 'Who will want to read this book? Just people like me who are largely indifferent to sport but enjoy literate, amusing, properly punctuated writing about anything.' Peter Lewis, Daily Mail 'An amiable amble through the press boxes of the sporting world.' Andrew Baker, Daily Telegraph 'She's very funny!like a travel writer, she negotiated a foreign country and brought to bear the outsiders clear view' Independent, Chris Maume This edition due May 2010. ...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

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