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Great British Seasonal Walks
by National Trust National Trust BooksA glorious celebration of the seasons and the simple pleasures of walking from the archives of the National Trust.
The Roving Eye: A Reporter's Love Affair With Paris, Politics & Sport
by Richard EvansGo. Be there. For the past six decades Richard Evans has followed that dictum - being where the action was, not just as a tennis writer and broadcaster - 196 Grand Slams and counting - but through his years as a foreign correspondent in America, France and Vietnam as well as a spell as a roving global reporter for the US television programme Entertainment Tonight.Evans, whose English family fled France in June 1940, also became a National Service Captain in the British army, without having to dodge a bullet which was not the case in Cambodia nor in Miami where he was struck by a cop during an anti-Nixon demonstration.Evans was in Memphis hours after Martin Luther King was shot; campaigned through Indiana and California with Bobby Kennedy - "a unique politician" - before he, too, was assassinated and witnessed the pre-Olympic demonstrations in 1968 against the Mexican Government which ended in massacre.He accompanied the Wimbledon champion and activist Arthur Ashe on two trips to Africa, witnessing the dark days of apartheid and was back in South Africa in 1990 covering Mike Gatting's rebel cricket tour during the historic weeks that saw Nelson Mandela released and apartheid abolished.Evans paints an insider's portrait of Margaret Thatcher and No 10 Downing Street during the time he was with the Prime Minister's daughter, Carol; a romance with the actress Gayle Hunnicutt and two marriages; friendships with Richard Harris, Michael Crawford and more Wimbledon champions than you could fit into the players' box. He was also the last person to interview Richard Burton.A life lived to the full, covering the globe with a Roving Eye - being there.
The Aeronauts: Travels in the Air
by James GlaisherThe true story behind the Major Motion Picture — and one of the greatest daredevil stories in the history of aviation.In 1862, ambitious scientist James Glaisher set out to do the impossible: ascend higher into the skies than ever before. A pioneer of weather forecasting and of photography, and a founding member of the Royal Meteorological Society, he wanted to take ground-breaking research measurements from different altitudes.On 5th September, along with experienced balloonist Henry Coxwell as his pilot, he lifted off in a hot air balloon for what would prove to be a death-defying and historic flight. Rising above the English countryside, they rose to the remarkable height of 37,000 feet (7 miles or 11km), almost killing both men, who experienced blurred vision, loss of motor function and, eventually, unconsciousness. It was a miracle they survived to tell the tale.Written in his own words and taken from the 1871 publication Travels in the Air, The Aeronauts chronicles Glaisher’s incredible flights and discoveries first hand, as well as his observations on those pioneers who came before and inspired him. His audaciously daring journey forms the story of the forthcoming major motion picture The Aeronauts.
Futsal: The Story of an Indoor Football Revolution
by Jamie FaheyFutsal is one of the fastest-growing sports on the planet: over 60 million people play this lightning-fast and tactically intricate variation of indoor football. Despite its growing status, however, futsal’s history remains largely unknown and untold.Jamie Fahey is a leading futsal expert and qualified youth coach. He spent his childhood playing endless football matches in the shattered urban landscape of 1980s Liverpool – on the same streets later graced by Wayne Rooney, the ‘last true street footballer’. Yet when Fahey’s own footballing career stalled, he realised he had been unwittingly learning the skills that pointed to his true passion.In Futsal: The Story of the Indoor Football Revolution, Fahey makes the case for futsal’s transformative grassroots effect, both in the UK and abroad. He also tells the story of futsal’s politics, tactics and personalities – and in doing so, illuminates a hidden corner of sporting history.
Fifty Things to Do with a Penknife: The Whittler's Guide To Life
by null Matt CollinsA beautifully presented, practical gift guide to the age-old art of whittling. There are 50 projects featured in the book, ranging from quick makes to more elaborate projects, and even a chapter on creating things from cork. The 8 main themes are: Quick Things – including a doorstop, a bookmark and a gift-box book; Into The Woods – including a willow whistle, walking stick, fish hook and slingshot; Around The House – including chopsticks, coat and crochet hooks; Cork Creations – including a succulent pot, stamp, and earphones spool; Ornamental Carving – including a boat, a deer and a spinning top; Kitchen Carving – including a carrot flute, apple candle and onion flower; The Natural World – including a bird feeder and instructions to prepare a fish for cooking, a graft an apple tree. The projects cater for a range of skill levels and the instructions are complemented by smart step-by-step illustrations, which highlight the tactile quality of the material in hand. The book also includes an introduction with advice on selecting a penknife, maintaining your blade, choosing your caving material, and carving techniques. Featuring the ultimate crossover of cool craftsmanship and savvy survival-skill projects, this book is the perfect gift for creative adventurers.
Remarkable Golf Courses
by Iain T. SpraggRemarkable Golf Courses encompasses the extremes of the sport – from the highest golf course in La Paz, Bolivia, to the lowest, in Death Valley, USA; from the most northerly in the Arctic Circle to the most southerly in Tierra del Fuego.
The Flexible Body: Move Better Anywhere, Anytime In 10 Minutes A Day
by Roger FramptonJust 10 minutes of training per day can help you work towards unlocking your body’s full potential.
The Strangest Cricket Quiz Book
by Ian AllenAll the fun of Portico's bestselling Strangest series, now in quiz form!
The Strangest Football Quiz Book
by Andrew WardAll the fun of Portico's bestselling Strangest series, now in quiz form!
What is a Googly?: The Mysteries Of Cricket Explained
by Rob EastawayA new edition of Rob Eastaway's classic guide to the rules of cricket.
The Strangest Rugby Quiz Book
by John GriffithsAll the fun of Portico's bestselling Strangest series, now in quiz form!
Remarkable Racecourses
by Tom PeacockRemarkable Racecourses is a beautifully presented collection of the world’s most striking racecourses. Lavish photographs and informative text show why each racecourse is unique, whether it’s the oldest, longest, shortest, most southerly, most northerly, most beautiful or most extraordinary.
Caravan Cookbook: Delicious, Easy-to-make Recipes In The Great Outdoors
by Monica RivronA book of delicious, easy-to-make recipes in the great outdoors. Food is often one of the most enjoyable elements of a holiday, but nobody wants to spend hours slaving in a hot, micro-kitchen with limited supplies.
Short Runs in Beautiful Places: 100 Spectacular Routes
by Jen Benson Sim Benson National Trust Books100 short runs – ranging from 1 to 10 miles – ideal for beginners and experienced runners alike and travelling through beautiful countryside of all kinds, from ancient woodland and meadows studded with wildflowers to rugged headlands with uninterrupted views of the sea.
Short Walks in Beautiful Places: 100 Great British Routes (National Trust History & Heritage)
by Short Walks in Beautiful PlacesWith information on transport links, facilities, local attractions and fun stuff for the kids, along with maps of each route, this is the perfect guide for exploring Britain's countryside and discovering your new favourite walk.
100 Nature Walks
by National Trust National Trust BooksA glorious celebration of nature and the simple pleasures of walking.
Train Happy: An Intuitive Exercise Plan For Every Body
by Tally RyeLet go of the ‘exercise rules’ and learn to love working out and moving your body in a multitude of ways!
Cricket Grounds Then and Now: Then And Now (Then and Now)
by Brian LevisonA history of beloved cricket grounds from around the world. Using a Then and Now format, historic pictures of cricket grounds are paired with their modern-day equivalent to show the dramatic changes that have taken place.
Remarkable Treks
by Colin SalterRemarkable Treks is a compendium of exhilarating long-distance walks from around the planet – some lasting weeks, some lasting just a few days, but all of them set against spectacular backdrops.
Fifty Things to Do in the Snow
by Richard SkreinIcy inspiration for playing, exploring and surviving in the snow. Don’t be put off by the cold – get out there and be dazzled by the wonder of winter. With fifty projects for having fun and staying safe in the snow, you’ll never be short of ideas.
40 Knots and How to Tie Them
by Lucy DavidsonA beautifully presented, practical gift guide to the age-old art of tying knots.
STRETCH: 7 Daily Movements To Set Your Body Free
by Roger FramptonEver wake up in the morning with aches and pains? Does your job keep you hunched over a desk for hours a day? Perhaps you are a runner with a good level of fitness but can barely touch your toes? If the answer is yes – it’s time to STRETCH!
Remarkable Bicycle Rides
by Colin SalterRemarkable Bicycle Rides continues the format established in the best-selling ‘Remarkable’ series, which has combined spectacular photography of popular and niche sporting venues from around the world.
Remarkable Football Grounds
by Ryan HermanRemarkable Football Grounds is a collection of some of the most memorable places to watch and play football around the world. They range from the stellar stadiums of the Premier League to windswept islands in the Scottish Hebrides or the far-flung Pacific, including stadia that resemble flying saucers, a crocodile and an armadillo!