Sport & Fitness

Prove you are the smartest person in the room with 500 true trivia facts about sports. These facts are so absurd some might even say that they sound like bull$#*t!...

'Inspiring . . . An absorbing chronicle of talent, character, pluck, and luck' Wall Street Journal THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The first definitive biography of basketball legend LeBron James,...

We would all like to have a personal trainer. What we actually need is a food coach. Judy Davie shows us how to shop, cook and eat healthily without ever...

After a lifetime of writing about the professional sport, Michael Bamberger, "the poet laureate of golf" ( GOLF magazine), delivers an exhilarating love letter to the amateur game as it's...

Bicycling magazine's resident Fit Chick delivers a weight-loss plan designed to help readers lose 30, 50, or even 100 pounds by riding a bike and eating sensibly Forget gym memberships...

The world's authority on cycling provides a comprehensive guide to the sport for cyclists of all levels The sport of cycling has experienced an exciting boom in popularity fueled by...

Everything you need to know to get fit with your favorite sport. This pedal-pumping primer is for those who want to improve their physical condition through either road cycling or...

This book is not for the put-your-head-down-and-ride-like-the-wind-while-only-seeing-the-pavement-and-the-tire-in-front-of-you-rider. It is a primer for adults who want to get back into cycling but have been putting it off because they are unsure...

U.S. Olympic cycling manager Ed Burke presents practical cyclist-to-cyclist advice on how the heart, lungs, and muscles work and how this knowledge can help any rider get the most out...

From the editors of America's leading cycling magazine, this book presents expert advice on commuting by bicycle in the city or country. Coverage includes routine maintenance, riding in the dark,...

A detailed study of the mechanical, physiological, and technical aspects of bicycle design, construction, and use, describing and picturing past, present, and experimental models.

The core of John Forester's concept of effective cycling is that bicyclists fare best when they act, and are treated in return, as drivers of vehicles, with the same rights...

A guide to today's urban cycling renaissance, with information on cycling's health benefits, safety, bikes and bike equipment, bike lanes, bike sharing, and other topics. Bicycling in cities is booming,...

An updated edition of a classic handbook for cyclists from beginner to expert. Effective Cycling is an essential handbook for cyclists from beginner to expert, whether daily commuters or weekend...

The Time-Crunched Cyclist reveals the fastest way to get fit for road racing, century rides, cyclocross, Gran Fondos, mountain bike events, and multi-day cycling tours. With elite cycling coach Chris...

The complete training handbook for long-distance events

Get tips, perspective, and motivation to improve cycling and triathlon performance from the coach who helped Lance Armstrong win seven Tour de France championships.

Bike riding is booming. The reasons are simple, like bike riding itself: it's healthy, sociable, makes you feel good, you can discover beautiful places at your own pace, and it...

Take your football skills to the next level with the world's biggest football YouTubers, the F2.F2: Football Academy features the greatest players, the biggest teams, and most jaw-dropping moments from...

Which bike is right for me? How can I avoid getting knocked off? How can I buy a good secondhand bike? Do I need to wear a helmet? Must I...

A behind the scenes look at the world's greatest bicycle race: the Tour de France.

That was quite a victory. Lance Armstrong, winner of the 1999 Tour de France. In 1992, at age 21, he was a brash neo-professional from Texas. In October 1996, at...

This personal account of the 1998 Tour de France recounts the numerous sensational events throughout the race, including the doping scandals and the favourite competitors who dropped out or trailed...

From shifters to derailleurs, pedals to handlebars, this book covers every component of a road bike. It helps new bike owners tackle simple to advanced projects, listing the tools needed,...

The author, a consultant to cycling teams, offers cutting-edge nutrition concepts, emphasizing menu and meal planning, food strategies, and other food-related topics.

This is the first account of Giro d''Italia p ublished in English which includes maps and illustrations of the legendary 1949 Tour of Italy. '

This extensive training guide is designed to meet triathlon fitness goals and includes the most up-to-da te information on nutrition, mental preparation and exercise regimes. '

Mountain biking is now the largest branch of recreational cycling throughout the world. This book covers every aspect of the sport, from basic information on cycle construction and maintenance to...

With Lance Armstrong setting the pace, cycling is one of the fastest growing sports. It is a brilliant way to combine getting fit with covering vast areas of ground. It...

Reaching Everest was always the dream, but after an avalanche stopped Alex the first time and an earthquake the second, he had to take a step back. But even as...

An updated guide to the Tour de France written in a user friendly tone that's entertaining and revealing. The Tour de France, the annual travelling circus that for more than...

In his newest book, Harr demonstrates his exceptional gift for inspiring even the most sedentary couch I potato to want to get into shape. By following Harr's easy-to-implement 10 week...

Ride Strong, Ride Long ... Whether Your Goal Is 30 Miles or 3,000 From Edmund R. Burke, Ph.D., and Ed Pavelka - two of the country's top cycling experts -...

What The Health is the official, stand-alone companion book to the groundbreaking documentary of the same name, directed by Kip Andersen and Keegan Kuhn, directors of the award-winning documentary, Cowspiracy:...

The Dukan Diet is a unique 4-step programme, combining two steps to lose your unwanted weight and two steps to keep it off for good. The Dukan Diet 100 Eat...

A handy resource for facts on fiber that includes: a general overview with specifics on values and amounts in foods. Helps consumers understand why they should change their diets and...

"SERIOUS Training for Serious Athletes" provides the coach, trainer and athlete with solid guidelines for designing personalised training programmes. Author Rob Sleamaker has analysed the world's best systems of endurance...

Contains the most recent advances in physiological, biomechanical, nutritional, and technical advances in cycling. The book provides insights and practical applications to improve cycling training and performance. The book is...

This is a training companion for serious cyclists, or those who ride for fun and fitness. The book contains 56 easy-to-use, colour-coded cycling workouts, 45 on-the-road and 11 indoor, that...

A user-friendly guide that teaches you the origins and philosophy of the Pilates method and helps you set realistic fitness goals and custom tailor a program Once the secret fitness...

Dieting Makes You Fat is the explosive, authoritative answer to the multibillion-dollar dieting industry. The dieting industry is booming. So is obesity, in children as well as adults. Obesity causes...

The definitive biography of the basketball legend Earvin 'Magic' Johnson, from the author of Michael Jordan: the Life . Magic Johnson is one of the most beloved, and also controversial,...

Century, brevet, cross-state, and ultra distance, there is only one book that covers them all. "Distance Cycling" is a comprehensive guide for planning, training and competing in long-distance events. These...

Infinitely practical and packed with powerful insights, Bike Racing 101 is the single best resource for cycling enthusiasts who are ready to move from the sidelines to cycling competition. From...

This is a practical handbook for regular exercisers and active sports participants who are keen to learn more about the invaluable contribution cycling can make to a well-balanced training programme....

Dermot, the bestselling author of THE HEALING CODE, developed his unique medical approach after he was diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. Rather than accepting his dire prognosis, Dermot set about...