Tea and Scotch with Bradman (HB) by Roland Perry

$45.00 NZD

Category: Sport | Reading Level: 3 Biography

Discovering the man behind the legend In 1995, journalist and author Roland Perry wrote to Sir Donald Bradman requesting an interview for a biography he was planning of the great cricketer. Surprisingly, the Don agreed. It was the start of a conversation that continued for years, during which the real B radman shone, not only as a great sportsman but musician, brilliant thinker and humourist with a fondness for tea and a Scotch or two. In Tea and Scotch with Bradman, Perry paints an intimate and revealing portrait of the man many regard as the greatest Australian cricketer of all time. ...Show more

Croczilla: The Wyatt Crockett Story by STEVENSON SCOTTY

$40.00 NZD

Category: Sport

In the great traditions of New Zealand prop forwards, Wyatt Crockett's stellar professional rugby career has been defined by steely determination and quiet achievement. Now, for the first time, the most capped Super Rugby player of all time is ready to tell the story of his remarkable rugby journey. Cro ckett lifts the lid on the laughs, the lows, the highs and the hilarity of his time at the top of the game. He charts his rise through the ranks of some of the nation's most famous teams and gives us an inside account of the people who shaped him, and the stories that defined him. If you thought props were all grunts and grimaces, prepare to have your perceptions called into question with this rib-tickling read. The man they call `Croczilla' offers a monster of a story, from the frontline of the game. ...Show more

The Great Unknown - Mountain Journeys in the Southern Alps by Geoff Spearpoint

$60.00 NZD

Category: NZ - Pictorial

Geoff Spearpoint is a legend among New Zealand¿s tramping and mountaineering community. For over 50 years he has been undertaking many long, adventurous trips in the Southern Alps every year, decade after decade. These trips, usually a mix of both tramping and mountaineering, have made Spearpoint New Zealand¿s foremost exponent of what is best described as trans-alpine tramping. In the Great Unknown he collects together personal accounts of his favourite trips into 15 geographical areas, ranging from Kahurangi in the north to the Fiordland in the south. Illustrated with his stunning photography, and with maps from Geographx, this will be a completely unique book that trampers and mountaineers will cherish, for it explores an important element of New Zealand tramping that goes to the heart of how we define our relationship with backcountry. ...Show more

Tour Aotearoa Official Guides, 3rd Edition by Kennett Brothers

$20.00 NZD

Category: Cycling

Tour Aotearoa is a 300 km bike odyssey spanning the length of New Zealand. This two-volume set provides riders with step-by-step instructions, route maps, and insider tips on hoe to cycle from Cape Reinga down to Bluff.

A Midlife Cyclist

$33.00 NZD

Category: Cycling

The second heartfelt and inspirational story of Rachel Cullen's marathon journey with mental health. Perfect for readers who enjoyed Bryony Gordon's Mad Girl and Mike Carter's One Man And His Bike.

Nathan Fa'avae: Adventurer at Heart by Nathan Fa'Avae

$42.00 NZD

Category: Sport

It takes a Tour de France cyclist about 90 hours of cycling, spread over three weeks with rest days, to win the race. To win an adventure race can take up to 160 hours of non-stop racing over six days, with virtually no sleep or rest. To excel at this sport requires an elite level of skill in mountain r unning, cycling, biking, kayaking, rafting and navigation but, above all, an almost superhuman capacity to endure suffering and pain. In this book, world champion adventure racer Nathan Fa'avae, considered by many to be the best in the history of the sport, shares his life story, and provides a unique insight into this remarkable pursuit. Part-Samoan, Nathan was raised in Nelson, and it was as a wayward adolescent that he discovered outdoor adventure. Since then he has never looked back, and has been a full-time adventurer working as an outdoor educator, the owner of multiple adventure-based businesses, and a professional athlete. His career has taken him all over the world, and he has raced in the deserts of Africa, Mexico and the Emirates, the plains of Tibet and China, and the peaks and valleys of Nepal, Ecuador, Brazil, Patagonia, Russia, the European Alps, and New Zealand. Nathan Fa'ave: Adventurer at heart is a story of courage and perseverance, and of overcoming tremendous challenges. Nathan's career as an adventure racer has been made even harder by atrial fibrillation, a heart condition which has threatened many times to stop his sporting endeavours. Nathan Fa'avae is a remarkable New Zealander, and this book is a moving and inspiring account of what it takes to become a world champion. ...Show more

Short Easy Bike Rides: 62 of New Zealand's Best (2nd edition) by Kennett Brothers

$25.00 NZD

Category: Cycling

Enjoy the simple pleasure of a leisurely bike ride to a cafe, playground or picnic spot. These safe and easy cycle paths enable you to enjoy the outdoors at your own pace. 62 leisurely rides. Taffic free and safe. 1-3 hours riding time. Maps include bike hire, cafes and much more.

Process by John McDermott & Michael Parmenter

$69.99 NZD

Category: Sport

Process is an exciting photographic record of The New Zealand Dance Company at work in the studio on projects including Shona McCullagh's Rotunda. John McDermott's 90 images are complemented by an introductory essay from leading New Zealand dancer and choreographer Michael Parmenter, and the book is des igned by Jessica Gommers. ...Show more

Will to Win - New Zealand Netball Greats on Team Culture and Leadership by Lana McCarthy; Andy Martin; Geoff Watson

$40.00 NZD

Category: Sport

A fascinating deep-dive into the development of the Silver Ferns traditions, the evolution of team culture and the nuts-and-bolts of leadership at an elite sporting level. The 12 legendary players and coaches interviewed including Lois Muir, Leigh Gibbs, Sandra Edge, Bernice Mene, Ruth Aitken and Casey Kopua candidly discuss the highs and lows of their careers, and of the Silver Ferns, the effect of the intense rivalry with Australia, coping with gut-wrenching losses, and the resilience of players and coaches. For the first time the perspective of these key actors is the subject of serious analysis, and the book is a real insight into the psychology of a womens highperformance team. As such, it provides a practical guide for developing team culture and leadership for netball coaches at all levels. It also includes comments from Farah Palmer on women in sport and leadership, and a brief history of New Zealand netball, including the gains and losses as netball moved into a semi-professional era, and the struggles for sponsorship and for media recognition, despite it being New Zealands most popular team sport. ...Show more

Aoraki Tai Poutini : A Guide for Mountaineers

$70.00 NZD

Category: Sport

Rugby Sevens: Skills, Tactics & Rules by Tony Williams, Eric Rush, John McKittrick

$29.99 NZD

Category: Sport

Sevens rugby is fast and free-flowing - which makes it a great game to play and to watch. With 100 + photographs and 35 diagrams, this book is ideal for players, coaches and fans. It is a truly international game, with tournaments bringing together teams and fans from around the world to create huge fes tival-like events. In 2016, Sevens makes its debut as an Olympic sport, introducing this exciting game to millions of new fans. Is a resource for those coaching and playing Sevens but is also written with those new to the game in mind. It describes how to enjoy playing Sevens, but also how to win, covering everything from choosing a team, coaching and conditioning, set formations and technical elements, through to tactics and the role of captain. ...Show more

Classic New Zealand Mountain Bike Rides, 9th ed. - North Island by Jonathan Kennett

$30.00 NZD

Category: Cycling