New Zealanders have just lived through a Golden Age of
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That's not a sentence many brought up with a love of
the great game in the 1990s thought they would read as the national ..
The daring exploits of motorcycle race legends Valentino Rossi, Barry Sheene, Casey Stoner and John Surtees are all gloriously celebrated in MotoGP: The Illustrated History.
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'Deeply researched and brilliantly told' -Sydney Morning Herald
There's no other motor-racing circuit in Australia that holds the same magic as Bathurst's Mount Panorama. It's been home to ..
The mountains have always fascinated people. When you think of a mountain vacation you immediately think of hiking, skiing, cross-country skiing, climbing, etc., but there are plenty of other discipli..
Did you know that walking can improve your cognitive skills? That strengthening your muscular core reduces anxiety? That light stretching can combat a whole host of mental and bodily ailments, from st..
A must-have collector's edition of one of the most inspirational and influential chess books ever written.
First published in 1969, My 60 Memorable Games offers a rare window into the mind of che..
It's a tennis story. It's a family story. It's a teamwork story. It's the story of how I got to where and who I am today.
WINNER OF THE ABIA AWARD FOR BEST BIOGRAPHY 2023
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This deeply revealing biography of tennis phenomenon Naomi Osaka tells the story behind her grand slam-winning career and her advocacy for racial justice and mental health.
Most tennis fans met t..
Pablo Escobar had one obsession. Not drugs, not money, not power... football.
Narcoball uncovers the incredible story of Colombian football during the early 1990s - shaped by drug lords, ri..
A comprehensive, physiology-based guide to peakperformance for active women approaching or experiencing menopause-from the author ofRoar, renowned exercise and nutrition scientist Dr. Stacy Sims
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Nonlinear Pedagogy is a powerful paradigm for understanding human movement and for designing effective teaching, coaching and training programmes in sport, exercise and physical education (PE). It add..
Explore the incredible life of Novak Djokovic - from his boyhood in war-torn Serbia to his reign as the world's #1 male tennis player - in this stunningly illustrated biography. Join expert tennis jou..
Nicolas Hamilton has been exceeding expectations since day one.
Born with a form of cerebral palsy, Nicolas was told that he would never walk and would need a wheelchair for the rest of hi..
NZ Surf: Windows is the fourth book in Warren Hawke's NZ Surf series. Windows is a refinement of the proven formula.
The 200 page hardcover book celebrates all aspects of our Kiwi surfing community...
'Among the best books ever written on playing the game' Golf.com
With a foreword by Edward, the late Duke of Windsor.
Once named the most influential golf instructor of all time by Golf Illu..
Megan Rapinoe, Olympic gold medallist and two-time Women's World Cup champion, has become a galvanizing force for social change; here, she urges all of us to take up the mantle, with actions big and s..
A riveting account of motorsport phenom Oscar Piastri's first season in Formula 1, The Rookie charts his meteoric rise through the ranks to become McLaren's chosen young gun and takes us behind the sc..
An inspirational story of resilience and recovery from UFC and WWE legend, Ronda Rousey
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'Inspiring'
The Guardian
'Excellent'
Runner's World
'Fascinating'
Publishers Weekly
'Brilliant'
Ed Vaizey
'Through reading ..
Brad Smeele's thrill-seeking, fast-paced life as a professional wakeboarder came to an abrupt halt when an accident caused him to become a quadriplegic.
Wakeboarding is like waterskiing, but on a..
A bestseller in both the UK and the USA on its first publication, this book was the first fully authorised life of world's greatest living footballer. With exclusive access to Pele, award-winning spor..
Phil O'Shea, wizard on wheels, is the first in a series of ten books on New Zealand's most famous cycling legends. It details the remarkable feats of a sporting superstar, whose exceptional cycling a..
Why are some octogenarians competitive athletes while others struggle to walk up the stairs? It isn't luck. It's orthopaedic science. If you're tired of doctors telling you that an injury will prevent..
Porsche Outlaws is the in-depth story of the Porsche enthusiast subculture known as "Outlaws" and the modified 356, 911, 912, 914, 924, and 944 cars commonly hot rodded.
Being cool rarely mea..
Get ready to hit the slopes with Snow Powder, showcasing some of the world's best destinations for skiing, snowboarding, and more. Created in collaboration with Red Bull, this visually stunning book t..
Racing Green is the story of how advances in motorsport science are changing the world, helping it become smarter and more environmentally friendly.
Motor racing is already one of the most scien..
Rassie Erasmus has been called a genius. He's been called reckless. All his life, he's done things differently. Now, with his trademark candour, Rassie talks openly about his adventures and misadventu..
Red Deer in New Zealand is a New Zealand hunting classic. It has sold over 10,000 copies and is the essential handbook for hunting Red deer in New Zealand. In this new paperback edition best selling h..
The untold story of the most contested fixture in world football
'A must read.' Henry Winter
'Superb.' Daniel Taylor
Liverpool and Manchester. Two gloriously independent-minded, eclectic,..
Launched as rugby hits fever pitch for the 2023 World Cup, Remarkable Rugby Grounds is the perfect title for the passionate rugby fan who will be astonished at the worldwide reach of their favourite g..
"A middle-aged crisis takes many forms..."
Tadej Pogacar has 7% body fat, Chris Froome's resting heart rate is 30bpm, Mark Cavendish reaches sprint speeds of over 50mph. They're super-human cycl..
Roots and Wings explores the life and work of Peter Schreyer, one of the most influential car designers of our time. A Renaissance man with an eye for detail and foresight for innovation, he geared hi..
This is the history of a sport told through its communities. Rugby League in New Zealand: A People's History tells the story of a game and its supporters thriving against the odds.
Beginning wit..
There's no shortage of advice out there on how to run a marathon. How to train, what to eat, what to wear, how to avoid injury, how to taper. In fact, that's half the problem! While one 'expert' says ..
After years of watching Kenyan athletes win the world's biggest races, from the Olympics to big city marathons, "Runner's World" contributor Adharanand Finn set out to discover just what it was that m..
An adventure story - with a difference Jessica Hepburn is an unlikely athlete - she was labelled the arty' not the sporty' one in school. She hates exercise and believes the only reason to do it is fo..
Fight back against sedentary living with stretch workouts to extend mobility, increase strength, and support fitness
Loosen up tight muscles and stiff joints with more than 100 stretches designed..
When Tyla Nathan-Wong popped over the conversion in what was the final act of the Rio Olympic gold medal match, her distraught face said it all.
It was a look that was mirrored across the faces of ..
The recently retired 3-time Olympic gold medalist shares his favorite action-sports photographs and family albums in this personally curated illustrated autobiography.
White chronicles his evolut..
Get comfortable with being uncomfortable - the story of a 23-year-old tradie who put his body 'through hell and back 10 times' to prove that anything is possible when you break past your own barriers...
The Skipper's Medical Emergency Handbook is designed to assist all who go to sea - whether on a day excursion, a holiday cruise or an even longer trip.
This essential book provides practical adv..
A practical guide and a celebration of running for runners of all sizes and athletic ability, from the founder of the Slow AF Run Club.
Ten years ago, Martinus Evans got some stern advice from hi..
Wayne Smith is arguably the finest rugby brain in the world - a man the players he coached dubbed 'The Professor'. In Smithy: Endless Winters & The Spring of '22, we'll hear from not only Wayne, but a..
"I hated every minute of training, but I said- 'Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'" - Muhammad Ali
Behind every goal accomplished is a journey filled with c..
Think about your favourite sport. Now ask yourself how much of success in that sport is down to physical skills and how much is down to mental skills?
We all know that physical skills are ..
Human beings are the 'all-rounders' of the natural world - while they aren't naturally the quickest, biggest or strongest creatures, they can achieve more amazing physical feats than any other animal...
Human beings have always sought ways to gain a competitive edge over their opponents, but sports science is a relatively young discipline. So what is it all about, and how can it help athletes perform..
Many athletes suffer health and sports consequences related to inadequate nutrition to meet their sports demands. It often goes unrecognized and untreated if they do not have the stereotypical diagnos..