Sport

The story of the most famous protest in sports history, written by one of the men who staged it.
At the 1968 Olympics, Tommie Smith came in first in the 200-meter dash. As they received their medals, he and bronze winner John Carlos each raised a black-gloved fist, creating an indelible image of courage and protest that still resonates forty years later. This autobiography presents the story of that moment.

No tennis player since Andre Agassi has captivated the world like Rafael Nadal. He's a rarity in today's sporting arena - a true sportsman who chooses to let his raw talent, dedication and humility define him. This autobiography, written by Nadal with award-winning journalist John Carlin, includes memorable highlights such as winning the Wimbledon 2008 final in what John McEnroe called, "the greatest game of tennis ever played" and completing a career Grand Slam after winning the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open in 2010.? Th... read more

The mystery man threw off his disguise and started to run. Furious stewards gave chase. The crowd roared. A legend was born. Soon the world would know him as 'the ghost runner'. John Tarrant. The extraordinary man whom nobody could stop. As a hapless teenage boxer in the 1950s, he'd been paid GBP17 expenses. When he wanted to run, he was banned for life. His amateur status had been compromised. Forever. Now he was fighting back, gatecrashing races all over Britain. No number on his shirt. No friends in high places. Soon he would b... read more

As one of the fastest bowlers the world has seen, Michael Holding went by the haunting nickname 'Whispering Death', claiming 249 Test wickets. Despite having not laced his bowling boots since 1989, it remains a fitting sobriquet. As a commentator and administrator, Holding has delivered his views on cricket in the same manner that he played the game: He speaks softly with a rich Jamaican rhythm and is calculated in either criticism or compliment. No Holding Back charts his effortless transition from one of the great players to one ... read more

Wayne Bennett's unprecedented 21-year run as coach of the Brisbane Broncos is an extraordinary achievement. His men won all six of the grand finals they contested in this time, and as Queensland State of Origin coach, Bennett lost just two series out of seven. In two stints as Australian coach, he built an incredible record of 11 wins and a draw from 15 Tests. Wayne Bennett: The Man in the Mirror is the candid story of this remarkable man who helped launch a new rugby league club and turned it into a powerhouse. A man of pri... read more

It's the summit of K2, 1 August 2008. An exhausted band of climbers pump their fists into the clear blue sky - joining the elite who have conquered the world's most lethal mountain. But as they celebrate, far below them an ice shelf collapses and sweeps away their ropes. They don't know it yet, but they will be forced to descend into the blackness with no lines. Of the thirty who set out, eleven will never make it back. No Way Down weaves a tale of human courage, folly, survival and devastating loss. The stories are heart-wrenchin... read more

In My Heroes the 'world's greatest living explorer' (Gunniess Book of Records), writes about the people who have inspired him - from explorers to policemen, families to freedom fighters. Wherever in the world Ranulph gives one of his lectures or motivational speeches, someone always asks: 'Who inspired you to do all the crazy things you've done?' For the first time he explores this idea by revealing his own personal heroes and what lessons their actions may have taught him in his own often hazardous profession. This book describes ... read more

The greatest true adventure book of the decade - the incredible story of Pat Farmer's inspiring run from the North Pole to the South Pole. In a feat that ranks with the brave and inspiring deeds of Scott of the Antarctic, Sir Edmund Hillary and Jessica Watson, famed Australian ultramarathon runner Pat Farmer did what no human has ever done: run from the North Pole to South Pole. His mission: to raise money for the Red Cross to fund water projects in the world's neediest regions. Setting out from the North Pole in April 2011, Farm... read more

They say Bethany Hamilton has saltwater in her veins. How else could one explain the passion that drives her to surf? Or that nothing - not even the loss of her arm - could come between her and the waves? That Halloween morning in Kauai, Hawaii, Bethany responded to the shark's stealth attack with the calm of a teenage girl with God on her side, resolutely pushing aside her pain and panic while being rescued and brought back to shore. "When can I surf again?" was the first thing Bethany asked after her emergency surgery, leaving no... read more

Total Training For Rugby Fitness is the new authoritive guide to rugby fitness training. Written by New Zealand's most respected and successful professional rugby trainer this book gives you all you need to know to stay ahead of the pack! Learn the most up to date training secrets of New Zealand's most successful international players including superstar Tana Umaga's speed training routine. This easy to follow educational guide is stacked full of clear photographic exercises with specific guidelines on fitness testing, strength, sp... read more

Through stunning images, Fever encapsulates the Rugby World Cup 2011 from an unashamedly Nelson viewpoint.
From a Friday evening in early September, when an Air New Zealand Q300 carrying the Italian rugby team touched down in Nelson, to a Sunday night in October, ending with Richie McCaw raising the Webb Ellis Cup high into the Eden Park night sky...Relive the warm welcomes Nelson and Blenheim gave to their visitors, the emotion of the powhiri, the spine-tingling haka at the Church Steps, the sensational re-enactment game at ... read more

Can we really ALL be the best? Is the idea of innate ability holding us back? Could the ability to fail - and then get over it - be fundamental to success? Matthew Syed, bestselling writer and international table-tennis champion (after many hours of practice) takes us on a revelatory exploration of being the best and the true nature of talent. In so doing he debunks many cherished myths - that we can be born brilliant (and that child prodigies prove it); that we are restricted by our genetic make-up; and that social backgr... read more

The eighth edition of New Zealand's mountain biking 'bible' has been fully revised with 65 new rides. 138 North Island rides and 172 South Island rides all in one reasonably priced book.

Here is a quirky Kiwiana Rugby guide to the World Cup 2011. It includes a rough Kiwi outline to the game of Rugby and the words to the New Zealand National anthems and Haka.
Chiefly in English, with some text in Māori

The All Whites 2010 World Cup campaign transfixed a nation. Written off as easy-beats, the New Zealand side proved the soccer world wrong, returning home undefeated, a truly historic accomplishment. One Shot for Glory is a photographic celebration of this exciting time for New Zealand soccer. The images, from official All Whites photographer Andrew Cornaga, feature all of the on-field action as well as behind-the-scenes moments with the team. Join the All Whites as they make their One Shot for Glory!

The Crowd Goes Wild: Year in Sport is Andrew Mulligan and Mark Richardson's tongue-in-cheek, opinionated, irreverent but well-informed take on the previous year's sporting events, fallouts and dramas. Featuring humorous summaries, anecdotes and controversies, quizzes, classic quotes, 'awards', bloopers and cartoons, it's the perfect gift for any sports nut!

It's all here: players, legends, statistics, anecdotes, lore and scuttlebutt - all beautifully illustrated from the incomparable photography of Getty Images. The book provides a perfect guide to each of the 20 teams, their prospects and their histories.

"Beat Your Best Golf Score" provides invaluable tips tailored to players of all levels, giving alternate strategies for dealing with common situations encountered on the golf course, whatever your standard.Colour step-by-step photographs, sound advice from PGA teaching professionals, and instruction on how to achieve each type of shot will help you to maximise your scoring potential. It includes clearly structured tips with easy quick reference for high, mid and low handicappers. This entertaining and practical guide emphasises the... read more

This thought-provoking book is a search for answers to the vexing phenomenon of why the world's undisputed greatest rugby team can't win the World Cup. It is an in-depth investigation that explores how societal change, combined with the arrival of professionalism, has impacted on the ability of the All Blacks to perform on the biggest stage. The entire development programme for professional players comes under scrutiny to determine why the system keeps failing at critical junctures. Every aspect of the game is examined: the changed... read more

Ultimate Surfing Adventures takes you on a thrilling ride around the world's best surfing spots Stunning, full-page photographs put you at the heart of the action while inspirational descriptions tell you why each break is so special. This is a sumptuous coffee-table book that's perfect for planning your next surfari, or that allows you to indulge in some armchair surfing of some breaks that only the most adventurous will visit. As well as classic waves around the Pacific there are a wealth of more unusual surf spots from Antarctic... read more