SportBraille - Grade 2. Compiled: 2009.

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Angling

Bark, Conrad Voss.History of flyfishing. 1992. 3v.Man has been fishing for trout and salmon with the fly since the time of the Ancient Greeks. As he devised increasingly more ingenious methods of doing so, his rods, reels, lines and flies evolved in fascinating ways. This book tells the story of flyfishing, from the Macedonian "plumes" to hairwig streamers.

Walton, Izaak.Compleat angler. 1906. 4v. UK Loan only.Provides a blend of practical advice on fishing; anecdote, natural history, poetry and song. Taking the form of a dialogue between an angler, a falconer and a hunter, this book contains a wealth of advice to fishermen. In modern times, however, it is largely read for the attitude of life it embodies rather than the sport it commends - a celebration of a contented life in tranquil surroundings.

Bodybuilding

Lear, John.Weight training. 1987. 2nd ed. 1v.No review available.

Reynolds, Bill.Bodybuilding for beginners. 1983. American Braille. 1v. UK Loan only.Men and women of all ages can enjoy the challenge and benefits of bodybuilding. Exercises, techniques, nutrition and equipment are discussed.

Boxing

Barrow, John Louis.Joe Louis: fifty years an American hero. 1988. American Braille. 2v. UK Loan only.This biography of heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis, written by his son, is filled with the recollections of those who knew the fighter best - family members, childhood friends, ex-wives, trainers, opponents and sportswriters. Louis won the adulation of fellow blacks and earned the respect of many whites during an era when racism was a part of American life.

Lloyd, Alan.The great prize fight. 1977. 3v. UK Loan only.In its day "the Great Fight" was the sensation of Britain and America, its contestants Tom Sayers (Britain) and John C Heenan (America), were national heroes. An epic reconstruction of an amazing fist-fight in ring history, and a vivid insight into Victorian sporting life, this portrait of bare-knuckle bruisers, their trainers, backers, families, and opponents in Law and Church is for those with an interest in boxing or the social history of Dickensian England.

Cricket

Bird, Dickie.White cap and bails: adventures of a much travelled umpire. 1999. 9v. UK Loan only.In this anecdotal book, Dickie Bird takes one County Cricket Club at a time and revisits each with the aid of memorabilia, statistics, books and videos. A mass of stories flow from Dickie as he flexes his memory: he describes the cricketers, the matches and the character of these clubs. Dickie also relives his journeys as an umpire to clubs and Test match arenas overseas and recalls the humorous times that have filled his unique career. Contains swear words.

Blofeld, Henry. Cricket and all that. 2002. 3v. UK Loan only.An irreverent account of the history of cricket. Henry Blofeld unravels and re-interprets the story of the game which originated in 16th-century England. He looks at old scandals and the lives of some of the great heroes of the past and present game.

Brearley, Mike.The art of captaincy. 1985. 8v.What is a captain? What specific gifts and skills are needed to ensure success in captaining a cricket team? What can we learn from the great cricket captains of history - and the worst? Every precept is related to actual situations, but for all its thoroughness, the book is never dry. Full of anecdotes and recollections, this is a marvellous account of how cricket has been played over the last twenty years.

Brearley, MikePhoenix from the ashes: the England - Australia series 1981. 1982. 4v.Single Tests are often dubbed after players, but the 1981 series has gone down in history as "Botham's Ashes".

Brownlee, Nick.The one hundred greatest cricketers. 1999. 2v.The text looks at the careers of one hundred cricketers from Bradman to Botham and from Trueman to Tendulkar. Facts, figures, profiles and dream teams.

Fletcher, Duncan.Behind the shades: the autobiography. 2007. Coming soon.Before his resignation in April 2007, Duncan Fletcher had been the most successful England cricket coach of the modern era. One of the most experienced and senior figures in the game, Fletcher now looks back over his life and career as he ponders his next step. What was it that drove him from a sporty and competitive Rhodesian farming family to the heights of international cricket? What lessons has he drawn from his successful business career in forging a winning team?

Foot, David.

Sunshine, sixes and cider: the history of Somerset cricket. 1986. 10v. UK Loan only.No review available.

Hick, Graeme.My early life. 1991. 4v. UK Loan only.The personal story of the young batsman, whose record stands comparison with the legendary Sir Donald Bradman. In April 1991, at the age of only 25, Graeme Hick will at last qualify to play for England. In this book, Hick tells of his early years in Zimbabwe, where he scored his first century at the age of six and played for his country while still at school. He talks about why he chose to qualify for England rather than to continue to play for Zimbabwe. He charts the success he has enjoyed since joining Worcestershire: the feat of becoming the second batsman since World War II to score a thousand runs in May; of the day when he scored 405 runs not out in a county game - the highest individual score in England this century. With everyone expecting Graeme Hick to take the Test scene by storm in 1991 and to dominate it for the next decade, he discusses the pressures of expectation

Illingworth, Ray.Ray Illingworth: the tempestuous years, 1979-83. 1987. 5v. UK Loan only.Ray Illingworth gives an honest account of the five years he spent as manager of The Yorkshire County Cricket Club.

Johnston, Brian.Letters home. 1998. 10v.From the year he went to boarding school in 1920 until he was demobbed in 1945, cricket commentator Brian Johnston wrote a letter to his mother every week. The letters reveal his schoolboy love of bad jokes, cricket and chocolate cake.

Johnston, Brian.More views from the boundary: celebrity interviews from the commentary box. 1994. 5v.Brian Johnston - renowned cake-lover and joker-in-chief of the cricket commentators' union - whose death in January 1994 robbed the nation of one of its best loved characters, brings his impish humour and refreshingly amiable yet perceptive questioning to this new collection of celebrity interviews. Originally broadcast live on the BBC's Test match Special, the interviews bring together a disparate and sometimes surprising team of well-known personalities.

Johnston, Brian,It's a funny game. 1978. 4v. UK Loan only.Having reached the age of sixty-five, Brian Johnston finds that his retirement brings as much work, pleasure and variety as ever before. He continues his saga of family life in London, and the book is packed with personalities-a gaggle of bona fide British eccentrics from places visited in "Down Your Way", family and showbiz friends and, of course, anyone and everyone in the world of cricket.

Johnston, Barry.Johnners: the life of Brian. 2003. 5v.With his schoolboy humour and distinctive, cheerful voice, "Johnners" was a friend to millions of radio listeners and when he died in 1994 at the age of 81, the "Daily Telegraph" described him as "the greatest natural broadcaster of them all". His remarkable broadcasting career spanned 48 years and made him a household name as a cricket commentator and on programmes such as In Town Tonight and Down Your Way.

Lynch, Steven.The Lord's test 1884-1989. 1990. 9v. UK Loan only.The book gives detailed descriptions of all 84 matches (1884-1989), as well as full scorecards. There is also an extensive records section, which reveals, among other things, the leading run scorers, wicket-takers and fielders in Test matches at Lord's.

Martin-Jenkins, Christopher.In defence of the Ashes: England's victory. 1979. 6v.

Sub-titled `England's victory, Packers progress', this book describes the 1978-1979 contest for the Ashes.

Martin-Jenkins, Christopher.Ball by ball. 1980. 5v.A history of cricket broadcasting. It contains many hints on technique from broadcasters such as John Arlott, E.W.Swanton, Rex Alston, Brian Johnstone and Richie Benaud. This book also includes anecdotes from Test Matches in Australia, the West Indies, South Africa, India and Pakistan.

Vaughan, Michael.Calling the shots: the captain's story. 2005. 3v.The most successful England cricket captain for twenty years delivers an enthralling behind-the-scenes account of his time at the helm - set to follow Clive Woodward's "Winning!" as a bestselling tale of sporting triumph. "Calling the shots" covers the two year period from the time Michael Vaughan took over as England captain. Michael describes his approach to captaincy, his aims and thoughts about the various Test series, as well as his decision-making and man management strategies. A lively and entertaining narrative.

Wilde, Simon.Letting rip: the fast bowling threat from Lillee to Waqar. 1994. 5v.A sharp, probing investigation of the way in which cricket's bowlers have dominated the game since Lillee and Thomson first terrorized batsman in the 1970s.

Wisden, John.A century of Wisden: an extract from every edition 1900-1999. 2000. 5v. UK Loan only.This chronicle of 20th century cricket celebrates the continuous appearance of the almanac through the 20th century, and illustrates Wisden's rich variety with one extract from each of the last 100 editions. This chronicle of 20th century cricket celebrates continuous appearance of the almanac through the 20th century, and illustrates Wisden's rich variety with one extract from each of the last 100 editions.

Cycling

Hoy, Chris.Heroes, villains and velodromes: inside track cycling with Chris Hoy. 2008. Coming soon.By shadowing Hoy through a season, author Richard Moore has gained an unembellished insight into the mind of a World and Olympic champion. He has also attained unprecedented levels of access to the key members of the all-conquering British team and support staff, including top coaches, world-renowned psychiatrists, doctors (where the subject of drug abuse is an ever-present shadow) and the pivotal characters behind the scenes. Combining his forensic knowledge of the cycling world with his acclaimed skills as a tenacious investigative journalist, Moore captures the mood of the British team and explores an area of professional sport that has rarely been seen before.

Moore, Tim.French revolutions: cycling the Tour de France. 2002. 6v.Comic writer Tim Morre trades his ailing Rolls Royce for a bicycle, a map and a water bottle in a quest to pedal the route of the Tour de France, no mean feat for the fit, let alone a self-described suburban slouch. The resulting 2,256-haphazard-mile journey transforms Moore into an incredibly fit and passionately proud cyclist.

St Pierre, Roger.Cycle racing. 1995. 1v. UK Loan only.This book is a comprehensive introduction to the sport. From advice on clubs, equipment and competing, to information on road races and track events, here are tips and tactics.

Equestrian

Anne, Princess Royal.Riding through my life. 6v. UK Loan only.Told in her now well known dry, self-deprecating style this is the Princess Royal's own story of how horse riding gave her a confidence she might not otherwise have had in dealing with new challenges. It begins when she was two with her first tiny pony "Fum". She became European Champion in the dangerous sport of Three-Day Eventing, and went on to represent Britain in the Montreal Olympic Games.

Cooper, Barbara.The manual of horsemanship. 1997. 7v. UK Loan only.A complete basic guide to horsemanship and horse care. This worldwide bestseller has helped countless riders to enjoyment and success in all areas of equitation. A complete basic guide to horsemanship and horse care. This is the 11th edition of the worldwide bestseller that has helped countless riders to enjoyment and success in all areas of equestrian sport.

Football

Ball, Alan.Playing extra time. 2004. 4v.Alan is a fighter - whether overcoming his diminutive size to become a professional player and youngest member of the 1966 England squad, to the rejection he repeatedly faced as a club manager. Now Alan faces the toughest battle of life. Both his wife and daughter have been diagnosed with cancer and he is being challenged in ways that the public can only imagine.

Bellos, Alex.

Futebol: the Brazilian way of life. 2002. 6v.The Brazilian football team is one of the modern wonders of the world. At its best it exudes a skill, flamboyance and romantic pull like nothing else on earth. Football is how the world sees Brazil and how Brazilians see themselves. The game symbolises racial harmony, flamboyance, youth, innovation and skill, and yet football is also a microcosm of Latin America's largest country and contains all of its contradictions.

Cheetham, Barry.When Friday night was County night: Stockport footballing memories. 2000. 3v. UK Loan only.The text tells the story of seven friends who started watching Stockport County Football Club in their early teens from 1952 to1998. The book shows all the frustration and occasional joy in supporting your local club. The text tells the story of seven friends who started watching Stockport County Football Club in their early teens during 1952 and 1998. The book shows all the frustration and occasional joy in supporting your local club.

Gascoigne, Paul.Gazza: my story. 2004. 4v.Almost as soon as the young Geordie burst onto the scene at Newcastle United, Gazza was the centre of attention. And, with England on the verge of reaching the World Cup final in 1990, came Gazza's tears - the moment that brought a whole new audience to the sport and helped set the 1990's football boom on its way. But then came a career-threatening injury, mental health problems, self-confessed alcoholism and family disputes. Now, at the end of his career in football, Gazza is finally ready to tell his story in his own words.

Gerrard, Steven.Gerrard: my autobiography. 2006. 6v.Steven Gerrard is a hero to millions, not only as the inspirational captain of Liverpool FC, but as a key member of the England team. Here, for the first time, he tells the story of his lifelong obsession with football, in an honest and revealing book which captures the extraordinary camaraderie, the soul-destroying tensions and the high-octane thrills of the modern game as never before. Contains swear words

Glanville, Brian.The joy of football. 1986. 8v.It is sometimes said that football, unlike cricket, has not produced much writing that is worthy of being re-read and preserved. Brian Glanville, who has also written many novels and stories with soccer as their theme, shows what outstanding, and outstandingly readable, material there is on the game.

Hancock, Nick.What didn't happen next: Nick Hancock's alternative history of football. 1999. 4v. UK Loan only.This book is for every football fan who has wished they could nip back in time and change that all-important (and, of course, vastly unfair) referee's decision, missed penalty or impatient foul and re-write the sporting history books. Nick Hancock double-takes on momentous turning points in football in which he creates totally alternative outcomes, seeing England winning the World Cup at least three more times, how Arsenal might have spent seventy-eight years wallowing in the lower division and how Barnsley could have won the double.

Irwin, ColinSing when you're winning: football fans, terrace songs and a search for the soul of soccer. 2006. Coming soon.Battered by escalating admission prices, executive boxes, corporate hospitality, swanky out of town stadiums and blanket television coverage, the fans still turn out in their masses to sing their hearts out for the lads. And the songs they sing are something else. Tribal anthems, full of passion, wit and cultural identity that can instantly inform, delight and provoke in equal measures, as bizarre and apparently random as their chosen songs often are. Following his voyages of discovery around Ireland and England, Colin Irwin goes off on his travels again, this time donning bobble hat and scarf in pursuit of the ultimate football anthem.

McKinstry, Leo.Jack and Bobby: a story of brothers in conflict. 2002. 7v.Tracing the parallel lives of Jack and Bobby Charlton, this book follows them from their schooldays through to the present day. Bobby was at Manchester United during their glory days under Sir Matt Busby. He survived the Munich air crash and went on to become a fast, graceful attacker. Jack came to professional football late, working in a coal mine before Leeds signed him. The two retired from football in the same year, and since, the contrast between them has been marked.

Paisley, Bob.Bob Paisley: a lifetime in football. 1983. 4v. UK Loan only.At the end of the war Paisley resumed his career as a player, before joining the Anfield backroom staff and eventually emerging from the giant shadow of Bill Shankly to become one of Britain's most successful managers.

Paul, David.Anfield voices. 1998. 6v.Liverpool Football Club is one of the oldest in the Football League, with a proud history dating back over more than one hundred years. All the stories in this book are true accounts, collected in tape-recorded interviews and transferred to the page. The stories are of real events which have touched and, in some cases, significantly changed people's lives.

Rippon, Anton.Eng-land!: the story of the national soccer team. 1981. 4v. UK Loan only.In February 1970 The Sportsman newspaper published a letter from the honorary secretary of the Football Association announcing that a football match "between the leading representatives of the scotch and English sections" was to be played under the jurisdiction of the FA, and inviting players to submit their names for selection. From that humble beginning, when soccer was anything but the organised sport we know today, international football was born.

Robinson, John.The FIFA World Cup, 1930-1986. 1986. 3v.The FIFA World Cup, occasionally called the Football World Cup, but usually referred to simply as the World Cup, is an international association football (also known as soccer) competition contested by the men's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the sport's global governing body.

Formula One

Hill, Damon.Grand prix year: the inside story of a formula one season. 1995. 14v. UK Loan only.This guide covers the 1994-1995 Formula One season from the perspective of British driver Damon Hill. It not only contains a record of a year in the life of a top professional driver but also offers a more personal perspective on the characters, issues and technical aspects of the sport. A first hand insight into the life of a Grand Prix driver, both on the track and off, this is more than an account of the Damon Hill's extraordinary 1994 season. He recalls the days when his father Graham made motor racing an integral part of family life. Now that he is Britain's top driver, he has faced pressure and the pleasure and has also had to face tragedy with the deaths of the other two drivers.

Moss, Stirling.In the track of speed. 1960. 3v. UK Loan only.Stirling Moss in this autobiography gives the story of his racing career and of his climb to the top in his chosen sport. He describes from the inside, the stresses and strains, hopes and fears of the drivers and thrillingly describes his great race.

Stewart, Jackie.Winning is not enough: the autobiography. 2007. Coming soon.Sir Jackie Stewart is one of the most highly regarded names in global sport - winner of three F1 World Championships, 27 Grand Prix and ranked in the top five drivers of all time. On retiring from the circuit, he went on to build an equally impressive international business career. In the 1960s and into the 70s, with his black cap, sideburns and aviator shades Jackie Stewart was an unmistakable icon in a glorious era of style, glamour and speed. On the track, his story is one of drama, excitement, tragedy, controversy, celebrity, danger and massive success. Beyond the sport his life is a compelling tale of battling against the odds and achieving world-wide recognition as an outstanding sportsman, a role model and a highly accomplished and respected businessman. This is his story.

Golf

Longhurst, Henry.My life and soft times. 1971. 8v. UK Loan only.The golfer writes of his colourful and adventurous life.

MacVicar, Angus.Golf in my gallowses: confessions of a fairway fanatic. 1983. 4v. UK Loan only.All those who have enjoyed Angus MacVicar's wry and evocative books of reminiscence about his particular part of Scotland, the Mull of Kintyre, will warm to this delightful ramble around the links which shows the author in an even more revealing light: that of the fairway fanatic. There are stories aplenty about golfers unknown and famous - and in telling them Angus has been ably partnered by his son Jock of the "Scottish Daily Express".

Greyhound Racing

Thompson, Laura.The dogs: a personal history of greyhound racing. 1994. 4v.Greyhound racing is the second most popular spectator sport in Britain (after football), but to outsiders it remains a mystery. This book explains the history - its beginnings, heyday, and problematic future - as well as unravelling the intricacies of the sport: how to tell a good sprinting dog from a staying one, the pristine logic of the race card, and the unpredictability which can throw any race into disarray.

Horse Racing

Dettori, Frankie. Frankie: the autobiography of Frankie Dettori. 2004. 5v. In his own words, Frankie Dettori relives his nine Classic winners in the UK and features his notable victories at the St Leger, The Breeder's Cup Mile, the Arc de Triomphe, the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes, and, memorably, his seven winners on the same card at Ascot in 1996. This is also a human interest story. Frankie talks openly about using drugs to keep his weight down, his celebrity role as team captain on 'A Question of Sport', his rich and varied lifestyle outside of racing, and of the moment when he almost lost his life following a plane crash.

Magee, SeanAscot: the history. 2002. 5v.The history of Ascot from its foundation by Queen Anne in 1711 to the present day. The text takes the reader through the development of one of the most famous racecourses in the world. The authors have had access to the Royal archives and archives of Wetherbys, The Jockey Club, the Public Record Office and the British Museum. The book contains stories of the many people who have contributed to Ascot over nearly 300 years and there are equine stories aplenty. It also recounts races between many of the best horses ever known to the sport.

O'Neill, Jonjo.Jonjo: an autobiography. 1985. 6v.Jonjo O'Neill won the 1977-78 National Hunt jockeys' championship with a record total of 149 winners. Two years later he was champion again. But the price has been high. In a book which is essentially a celebration of his way of life, he is forced to own up to a number of horrific injuries. In fascinating and often moving detail, Jonjo describes his epic races and the camaraderie that has developed between his closely knit group of National Hunt jockeys.

Seth-Smith, Michael.Knight of the turf. 1980. 5v. UK Loan Only.The life and times of Sir Gordon Richards.

Smith, Vian.

The Grand National: a history of the world's greatest steeplechase. 1969. 3v. UK Loan only.Through more than 120 years the "Grand National" has become a great spectacle in the world of sport; a household event watched by millions who are not interested in any other race, who do not bet, who can never hope to own or ride. Yet the "National" is their event as William Lynn, the organiser from 1837-1839, wanted it to be. This book combines a catalogue of the races with stories of the horses and individuals who have added to the glamour of Aintree.

Motorbikes

McGregor, Ewan.Long way round: chasing shadows across the world. 2004. 4v.Fellow film actors and bike enthusiasts Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman travel 20,000 miles around the world by motorbike. They encounter many troublesome situations on the way, ranging from extreme and threatening weather to impenetrable terrain, and face challenges such as caviar fishing in the Caspian Sea, and riding with the Canadian Mounties. Whilst throwing themselves enthusiastically into the culture of each new country - the two friends also have to rely on each other's good humour, as the journey tests their relationship and their stamina to the limits. Contains swear words.

Pierson, Melissa Holbrook.The perfect vehicle: what it is about motorcycles. 1997. American Braille. 2v. UK Loan only.Motorcycle enthusiast, Melissa Holbrook Pierson, delivers an exposition on this two-wheel vehicle and its riders. She communicates the thrill of the sport and distinguishing between real and imaginary dangers. Her personal experiences are wittily interspersed throughout the account.

Mountaineering

Andrew, Jamie.Life and limb: a true story of tragedy and survival against the odds. 2004. 5v.Jamie Andrew's rescue after five nights trapped by a ferocious storm on Mont Blanc has passed into Alpine legend; his survival was miraculous - but his close friend died in his arms and Jamie himself lost both his hands and legs to frostbite. His description of that episode is both enthralling and harrowing. The book also describes Jamie's life since he learnt to walk again on prosthetic legs - and since then he has married his long-term girlfriend, Anna, and, astonishingly, both climbed Mont Blanc again and ran in the London Marathon.

Bonington, Chris,The Everest years. 1986. 6v.In 1985 Chris Bonington crowned an already distinguished mountaineering career by reaching the summit of Everest at the age of fifty. In this book, he chronicles his four expeditions to the world's highest peak from early attempts on the huge South-West Face, through to eventual success in 1975, moving in 1982 to the tragic North-East Ridge trip, and culminating in the very successful Norwegian expedition of 1985.

Simpson, Joe.Touching the void. 1988. 5v.Joe Simpson and his partner, Simon Yates, had reached the summit of the previously unclimbed West Face of the remote Siula Grande in Peru, before disaster struck. What happened, and how they dealt with the psychological traumas that resulted when Simon was forced into the appalling decision to cut the rope, makes not only an epic of survival but a quite extraordinary and moving book.

Rowing

Cracknell, James and Fogle, Ben.The crossing: conquering the Atlantic in the world's toughest rowing race. 2006. 4v.When James Cracknell and Ben Fogle decided to compete in the Atlantic Rowing Race, they thought they knew what awaited them: nearly three thousand miles of empty ocean, stormy weather and colossal physical stress. But as the security of dry land became a distant memory, the full enormity of what they had committed themselves to became apparent: they were surrounded by ocean on all sides, hundreds of miles from home, trapped together in a tiny space for every waking moment. Winning the race was clearly going to be the least of their worries.

Dodd, Christopher.The Oxford and Cambridge boat race. 1983. 11v. UK Loan only.The Boat Race, also known as the University Boat Race and The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, is a rowing race in England between the Oxford University Boat Club and the Cambridge University Boat Club. It is rowed annually each spring on the Thames in London. The event is a popular one, not only with the alumni of the universities, but also with rowers in general and the public. An estimated quarter of a million people watch the race live from the banks of the river, around seven to nine million people on TV in the UK, and an overseas audience estimated by the Boat Race Company of around 120 million, however, other estimates put the international audience below 20 million. The first race was in 1829 and it has been held annually since 1856, with the exception of the two world wars.

Rugby

Davies, Gerald.Gerald Davies: an autobiography. 1979. 2v. UK Loan Only.Thomas Gerald Reames Davies CBE is one of the acknowledged greats of Welsh rugby, playing for the side between 1966 and 1978.

Hearn, Danny.Crash tackle. 1972. 2v. UK Loan Only.In the summer of 1967, the author was a 26 year old schoolmaster at Haileybury, approaching the peak of his Rugby Union career with six England caps to his credit. By the end of October that year, he lay critically ill on the danger list at Stoke Mandeville Hospital after breaking his neck during a tackle on one of the New Zealand All-Blacks. Paralysed from the neck down, he survived. This is the story of his remarkable recovery.

Johnson, Martin.Martin Johnson: the autobiography. 2003. 5v.Martin Johnson has achieved all there is to achieve in rugby since making his England debut in 1992. He has captained his club, Leicester, to all the major honours, winning four successive league titles and two European cups; he's led England with huge success, including the 2003 Grand Slam, winning 74 caps by May 2003 and captaining the British Lions on two tours. In this autobiography he looks at how the sport has changed since going professional in 1995 and the issues this has raised.

Team England Rugby.World Cup 2003. 2003. 3v.This book is the story of the momentous achievements of Clive Woodward's squad: the first team from the Northern Hemisphere to capture the World Cup. It picks from England's 2003 Grand Slam triumph, covering the pre-tournament warm-up games and the announcement of Woodward's squad for Australia. Thereon in follows a match-by-match account of the opening pool games, the punishing quarter-final against Wales and the supremely accomplished victory over France in the semi-final, before the exhausting climax of extra-time in Sydney against the Wallabies.

Snooker

Borrows, Bill.The Hurricane: the turbulent life & times of Alex Higgins. 2002. 5v.Alex Higgins was a showman, gambler, comedian, bully, charmer and alcoholic. His antics - and ferocious temper - were legendary yet he was loved by millions. Now, dying of cancer, he has spent everything he has and divided his time between Manchester and Belfast, where he survives by playing £10 snooker matches in pubs. Bill Burrows has had unprecedented access to Higgins and reconstructs vividly the terrifying roller-coaster ride of one of the most charismatic and self-destructive figures ever to appear in British sport.

O'Sullivan, Ronnie.Ronnie: the autobiography of Ronnie O'Sullivan. 2003. 3v.Ronnie O'Sullivan is snooker's most written and talked about player, and its greatest showman. His supreme talent, breathtaking flair and style have made him the people's champion and left commentators struggling for superlatives to describe his genius. In this book he tells for the first time the candid story of his extraordinary life. Contains swear words.

Swimming

Brems, Marianne. The fit swimmer: 120 workouts and training tips. 1984. 1v. American Braille. UK Loan Only. Marianne Brems offers a plan for workouts that will give swimmers a change from their normal routine, make them faster swimmers and challenge them to work harder. Each workout describes the stroke to be used, the distance to be covered and the time in which it should be accomplished.

Tennis

Fein, Paul.Tennis confidential: today's greatest players, matches, controversies. 2002. 7v. UK Loan only.The author examines the world of the pro tennis tour with inside scoops about the game's greatest stars, past and present. The text includes interviews with John McEnroe, Arthur Ashe, and Jimmy Connors, along with essays about the careers of other stars like Andre Agassi, the Williams sisters, Jennifer Capriati, and Anna Kournikova. Fein also reviews the careers of pioneering players like Martina Navratilova, Bjorn Borg, and Rod Laver. The book tackles issues that confront the sport today and reviews the ten greatest matches in tennis history.

Shriver, Pam.Passing shots: Pam Shriver on tour. 1987. 2v. American Braille. UK Loan only.In this light, readable book, one of the top ten women's tennis players presents a diary of the year 1985, filled with candid comments about the game, her fellow players, and a crisis in her own career.

Track

Coe, Sebastian.Running free. 1982. 4v. UK Loan only.This is the first book written by Sebastian Coe shortly after his silver medal win in the 800m and his first of many gold medals for the 1500m in 1980 Moscow Olympics.

Grey-Thompson, Tanni.Seize the day: my autobiography. 2002. 5v. UK Loan only.Tanni Grey-Thompson has performed at world class level for over 13 years, in distances ranging from 100m to the marathon. Her 13 Paralympic medals, eight medal placings in the London Marathon and her set of World Records make her achievements second to none in the disability sport arena. Tanni talks candidly about her early life and ambitions, and offers a colourful account of her success in the four Paralympic Games in which she has been involved. She talks incisively about disability sporting issues and reveals how she set about becoming a world-class athlete.

Murakami, Haruki.What I talk about when I talk about running: a memoir. 2008. Coming soon.In 1982, having sold his jazz bar to devote himself to writing, Murakami began running to keep fit. A year later, he'd completed a solo course from Athens to Marathon, and now, after dozens of such races, not to mention triathlons and a slew of critically acclaimed books, he reflects upon the influence the sport has had on his life and on his writing. Equal parts travelogue, training log, and reminiscence, this revealing memoir covers his four-month preparation for the 2005 New York City Marathon and settings ranging from Tokyo's Jingu Gaien gardens, where he once shared the course with an Olympian, to the Charles River in Boston among young women who outpace him.

Walking

Pilton, Barry.One man and his bog. 1986. 2v.The Pennine Way runs from the Peak District to the Cheviots, a distance of some two hundred and fifty miles. Protected by insurmountable stiles, surrounded by bogs of unknown depth, and guarded by sex-starved bulls, it is often known as the hiker's final resting place. This is Barry Pilton's hilarious account of how he completed the mammoth trek.

Miscellaneous

Inverdale, John.British sporting greats. 2002. 4v.This book nominates 60 sporting greats - individual achievements, events, institutions - from the colourful and often record-breaking history of sporting life in the British Isles. A wealth of high-profile celebrities and sports personalities have contributed essays on a wide array of subjects - such as Damon Hill on the speed records of Malcolm and Donald Campbell, Nick Hornby on the FA Cup Final and Will Carling on the Five Nations.

Keating, Frank.Gents and Players. 1986. 5v.Frank Keating's lively account of the drama, the fun and the enjoyment of major sporting occasions is based on his celebrated "Punch" column. It also contains revealing pen- portraits of many of the gents and players he's known and admired, whether, like Ian Botham and Geoff Duke, he knows them well, or has only met them in print and others' memories.

Rowe, David,Sport, culture and the media. 1999. 5vThis text is about the conjunction of two of the most powerful cultural forces of our times - sport and media. It examines the ways in which media sport has insinuated itself into contemporary everyday life, and how sport and media have made themselves mutually indispensable as well as, for whole societies of people, unavoidable. The book is divided into two parts. The first looks at the rise of the sports media and the ways in which broadcast and print sports texts are produced. The second examines different media forms - television, still photography, news reporting, film, live commentary, creative sports writing and new media sports technologies. This text is about the conjunction of two of the most powerful cultural forces of our times - sport and media. It examines the ways in which media sport has insinuated itself into contemporary everyday life, and how sport and media have made themselves mutually indispensable as well as, for whole societies of people, unavoidable. The book is divided into two parts. The first looks at the rise of the sports media and the ways in which broadcast and print sports texts are produced. The second examines different media forms - television, still photography, news reporting, film, live commentary, creative sports writing and new media sports technologies.

Vincent, Alan.A guide to working in sport. 2000. 2v. UK Loan Only.A guide to career opportunities in sport. A guide to career opportunities in sport. Aimed at pupils making choices at GCSE, it offers an insight into the world of work, with advice on which paths to follow when looking for jobs in the area. It covers: an overview of the field of work and the range of jobs available in that field; the qualifications and experience needed to work in this area; case studies following someone in their working day; contacts and associations that can offer practical advice; and lists of up-to-date sources of information, including useful Web sites.

Wilson, Bob.Googlies, nutmegs and bogeys: the origins of peculiar sporting lingo. 2006. Coming soon.The world of sport has its own language, rich in strange words and phrases, whose origins often stretch back centuries. Veteran BBC presenter and football legend Bob Wilson has written this illustrated guide to the true meanings, heritage and evolution of the sporting terms we use today.

Wilson, Bob.Behind the network: my autobiography. 2003. 6v.Bob Wilson spent 39 years at Arsenal, as a player then as the first goalkeeping coach in the first division. Following his retirement as a footballer, a career in television made him a household name. This autobiography reflects on his days as a sports commentator and presenter at the BBC, and his subsequent switch to ITV, and also includes his account of the Grobbelaar trial and his relationships with some of the most popular names in sport and television, including Des Lynam, Jimmy Hill and David Seaman.