Collection: Adult Non Fiction - Leisure

"The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Football is the ultimate celebration of the most popular sport on the planet. This comprehensive and fully illustrated book is written by one of the world's leading football writers and describes the history and development of the game, its legendary players, clubs a...

The Ultimate Superhero Movie Guide is a thrilling journey through the history of the world's favorite movie genre. From the early glories of Superman and Tim Burton's Batman, to the modern dominance of Marvel and DC's cinematic universes, this book celebrates the stars, stunts and special effects...

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 illustrate why each break is so unique. It's perfect for planning your next safari, or alternativel...

A practical accessible training guide for any runner looking to take up the challenge of ultra-running. From runners looking for the challenge of their first ultra running event (anything longer than a marathon distance), to more seasoned long distance runners looking to improve their time or rec...

Few things can be genuinely described as life-changing. Prince Harry's Invictus Games for wounded, injured and sick service personnel is one of them. This is the story of the remarkable people who went to serve their countries and instead found themselves going to hell and back. But they all have...

This illustrated history celebrates the greatest moments of the Ashes in Australia: from Bannerman's first fending of Shaw's opening delivery in 1877, to Cowdrey's courageous defence in the face of Thomson's fastbowling almost 100 years later; from Lord Harris's near-encounter with a young Banjo ...

Cast off the lines and discover 50 of the most fabulous off-the-beaten-track sailing destinations on our planet. If you own a sailing boat, chances are that you've wondered what it would be like to throw in your job, cast off and sail over the horizon. Here are 50 out-of-the way destinations to e...