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  • Range

    How Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World

    by David Epstein ...
    'A goldmine of surprising insights. Makes you smarter with every page' – James Clear, author of Atomic HabitsThe fifth-anniversary edition of the instant Sunday Times bestseller, as featured on Diary of a CEO.The essential guide to improving your performance, and a powerful playbook for success in any field: develop range while everyone around you is rushing to specialize.You may have been... ... Read more

    S$ 17.54 SGD

  • This Year Is Different

    How the Mavs Won It All—The Official Story

    by Bob Sturm ...
    For 31 years, The Dallas Mavericks had seasons end in disappointment. Every year, they tried again to find the right combination, only to find another dead end. But in the 2010-11 season, the Mavericks finally found the right mix around their superstar, Dirk Nowitzki, and shocked the basketball world by winning their first NBA Championship.Through extensive interviews and covering the Mavericks as ... Read more

    S$ 17.54 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Coachable

    How the Greatest Performers Reach Their Highest Potential

    by Ric Bucher ...
    **What separates the greatest from the rest? Coachability.JP Morgan Summer Reading List PickFeaturing exclusive original interviews with Stephen Curry, Brandi Chastain, Steve Young, Dirk Nowitzki, Gregg Popovich, Landon Donovan, Steve Kerr, and many more."This book is for athletes, parents, coaches, and leaders who understand that growth doesn't happen alone."—Mike Krzyzewski"A unique, impactful, ... Read more

    S$ 18.63 SGD

  • Quiet Leadership

    Winning Hearts, Minds and Matches

    by Carlo Ancelotti ...
    ‘The most coveted coach in the world’ Financial Times‘A treasury of anecdotes and insight’ GuardianOne of the greatest football managers of our time tells the story of his illustrious career through his record-breaking seven Champions League wins.Carlo Ancelotti has won domestic titles in all of Europe's top five leagues, with teams including AC Milan, Juventus, Paris St Germain, Bayern Munich, ... Read more

    S$ 16.12 SGD

  • A Still Quiet Place for Athletes

    Mindfulness Skills for Achieving Peak Performance and Finding Flow in Sports and Life

    by Amy Saltzman, MD ...
    Find flow and reach peak performance—in sports and in life. Based on the groundbreaking Still Quiet Place mindfulness program, this workbook provides practical, step-by-step exercises and skills to help you gain present-moment awareness and achieve your athletic goals.Are you looking for unique ways to "get into the game"? To enhance your training and find focus? You aren’t alone. Increasingly, ... Read more

    S$ 19.39 SGD

  • 缓解膝盖疼痛，这么练就对了（中老年大图大字版）

    by 闫琪，人邮体育 ...
    缓解膝盖疼痛 是由体育总局体育科学研究所研究员、多位奥运体能教练闫琪博士编写的缓解中老年人慢性膝盖疼痛的日常锻炼指导书。本书简要介绍了膝盖的构成、膝盖疼痛的分级方法及疼痛原因，随后按照“从功能到体能”5步法的原则，为有强化膝盖功能、缓解膝盖疼痛需求的人群设计了10套完整的锻炼计划。无论是健身零基础的普通人，还是拥有较高体能水平的健步走、广场舞、太极拳爱好者，可以根据自身情况，选择合适的计划进行锻炼。此外，本书通过真人示范、分步骤图解的形式对各个动作进行了详细展示，旨在帮助中老年人缓解膝盖的慢性问题。 ... Read more

    S$ 12.01 SGD

  • Twelve Yards

    The Art and Psychology of the Perfect Penalty Kick

    by Ben Lyttleton ...
    An all-encompassing look at the penalty kick, soccer’s all-or-nothing play—its legendary moments and the secrets to its successNo stretch of grass has been the site of more glory or heartbreak in the world of sports than the few dozen paces between goalkeeper and penalty kicker in soccer. In theory, it’s simple: place the ball beyond a single defender and secure a place in history. But once the ... Read more

    S$ 7.29 SGD

  • Remarkable Football Grounds

    by Ryan Herman ...
    Remarkable 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!Remarkable Football Grounds is a collection of some of the most ... Read more

    S$ 30.84 SGD

  • The Times Olympic Moments

    by John Goodbody, Robert Dineen ...
    ‘I’ve had the unique privilege of witnessing some of the most incredible moments in Olympic history. This book beautifully captures these extraordinary events and the athletes who made them possible. Whether you’re a sports enthusiast or simply appreciate stories of human triumph, this is a must-read.’ – Sir Steve Redgrave CBEDive into the thrilling world of the Summer Games during the Paris ... Read more

    S$ 36.94 SGD

  • Women's Artistic Gymnastics

    Socio-cultural Perspectives

    Edited by Roslyn Kerr, Natalie Barker-Ruchti, Carly Stewart, Gretchen Kerr ...
    Series series Women, Sport and Physical Activity
    This book lifts the lid on the high pressured, complex world of women’s artistic gymnastics. By adopting a socio-cultural lens incorporating historical, sociological and psychological perspectives, it takes the reader through the story and workings of women’s artistic gymnastics.Beginning with its early history as a ‘feminine appropriate’ sport, the book follows the sport through its transition to ... Read more

    S$ 82.51 SGD

  • Juve!

    100 Years of an Italian Football Dynasty

    by Herbie Sykes ...
    The definitive history of the iconic football club: the glory, the scandal, the stars and its enduring influence on Italian life.Juventus utterly dominates the Italian game. Home to some of the biggest names in sport, it has won title after title, trophy after trophy. However, parallel to the success and myth, there's a murkier reality. For one hundred years the club and its billionaire owners, ... Read more

    S$ 19.06 SGD

  • Geoff Hurst, the Hand of God and the Biggest Rows in World Football

    by Graham Poll ...
    Ex-referee and now fearless writer and football pundit, Graham Poll is no stranger to controversy. His latest book is an entertaining and provocative reappraisal of the major incidents in World and English football down the years – from Geoff Hurst’s goal in ‘66, through Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ to the infamous Battle of the Bridge in 2009.Graham Poll, England’s highest profile referee of the last ... Read more

    S$ 14.27 SGD

  • The Basketball 100

    by The Athletic, David Aldridge, John Hollinger ...
    Series Book 2 - Sports series
    A celebration of basketball by way of the 100 greatest players to ever grace the court in the history of the NBA—from The Athletic’s foremost basketball writers and analysts the game has to offer. With a foreword by Charles Barkley.Over the course of 100 luminous player profiles, the best sports newsroom on the planet paints vivid portraits of the game’s most compelling characters. There’s George ... Read more

    S$ 33.89 SGD

  • How to Win the World Cup

    Secrets and Insights from International Football’s Top Managers

    by Chris Evans ...
    'A brilliant new perspective' – talkSPORT'Fascinating' – Barry DaviesWITH NEW AND UPDATED CONTENT FOR THE MEN'S FIFA WORLD CUP 2026THIS INSIGHTFUL INVESTIGATION REVEALS THE MINDSETS AND UNBELIEVABLE APPROACHES OF THE COACHES SEEKING FOOTBALL'S ULTIMATE PRIZEOnly 21 managers have guided their team to World Cup glory, so what are their secrets? They may silently plot on the bench or manically ... ... Read more

    S$ 16.88 SGD

  • The Game

    Player. Pundit. Fan.

    by Micah Richards ...
    ‘The game isn’t what it seems from the outside. The game isn’t quite what I was expecting. The game doesn’t always work like the people on television think it does. The game is better, worse and stranger than you can imagine, and that is coming from someone who saw it all with their own eyes.’Ever wondered what really goes on inside a Premier League dressing room, what it’s like to train under Roy ... Read more

    S$ 27.13 SGD

  • Psyched Up

    How the Science of Mental Preparation Can Help You Succeed

    by Daniel McGinn ...
    Closing the sale. Asking for a raise. Nailing the big presentation. Of the 2,000 hours you work every year, your success or failure is determined in the couple of dozen crucial hours when you need to bring your absolute best. Will you?The last few minutes before a major challenge can be terrifying. Ever wished you knew how to make sure you ace the make-or-break test, audition, or interview?We ... Read more

    S$ 8.71 SGD

  • Red on Red

    Liverpool, Manchester United and the fiercest rivalry in world football

    by Phil McNulty, Jim White ...
    The untold story of the most contested fixture in world football‘A must read.’ Henry Winter'Superb.' Daniel TaylorLiverpool and Manchester. Two gloriously independent-minded, eclectic, culturally vibrant places. Yet the inhabitants dislike each other with a passion that is visceral. It is a divide that spans generations, across class, gender and ethnicity. And it has grown over the years, largely ... Read more

    S$ 24.62 SGD

  • How Am I Doing?

    40 Conversations to Have with Yourself (A Guide to Self-Care, Healing, Purpose, and Intention)

    by Dr. Corey Yeager ...
    Discover your purpose, honor your story, and explore who you want to be.Life is hard. But it gets a whole lot easier when you start to talk it out. In How Am I Doing?, you're invited into a series of conversations with yourself to improve your mental health and reconnect with who you want to be.Dr. Corey Yeager, psychotherapist for the NBA’s Detroit Pistons and most recently featured on Oprah and ... Read more

    S$ 19.50 SGD

  • Without Helmets or Shoulder Pads

    The American Way of Death in Football Conditioning

    by Irvin Muchnick ...
    “Football’s massive popularity is undeniable, as are the many reasons players and fans are drawn to the game. But what is also undeniable is the game’s brutality and the troubling aspects of football culture at all levels. To whatever extent the reader shares Irv Muchnick’s perspective and conclusions, the evidence and arguments he presents deserve thoughtful attention.” — Bob Costas, Emmy Award ... Read more

    S$ 11.98 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Managing Global Sport Events

    Logistics and Coordination

    by David M. Herold, Greg Joachim, Stephen Frawley, Nico Schulenkorf ...
    Series series Sports Management
    Logistics are a critical element in the planning and realization of any large-scale event. Managing Global Sport Events: Logistics and Coordination provides a critical look behind the scenes of these large-scale sport events by combining the previously separate but inextricably bound areas of sport, logistics and coordination management.The coordination and logistics activities behind global ... Read more

    S$ 71.06 SGD

  • Spurs Nation

    Major Moments in San Antonio Basketball

    by Staff of the San Antonio Express-News ...
    From the Memorial Day Miracle to coach Gregg Popovich's legendary leadership to winning five NBA championships, the San Antonio Spurs have brought excitement to the Alamo City and the greater NBA family since 1976. As the team with the most rabid and loyal fan base in basketball history, Spurs Nation captures all the most unforgettable plays and crucial junctures in 30 years of playing hoops. ... Read more

    S$ 22.77 SGD

  • The Manager

    Inside the Minds of Football's Leaders

    by Mike Carson ...
    From the post room to the board room, everyone thinks they can be the manager. But how do you manage outrageous talent? What do you do to inspire loyalty from your players? How do you turn around a team in crisis? What's the best way to build long-term success? How can you lead calmly under pressure? The issues are the same whether you're managing a Premier League football team or a FTSE 100 ... Read more

    S$ 17.21 SGD

  • Chris Hoy

    The Autobiography

    by Sir Chris Hoy ...
    Fully updated to include Sir Chris Hoy’s incredible, record-breaking golds at London 2012 (making him his country’s greatest ever Olympian), this is the story of a sporting legend in his own words.This 33-year-old cycling fanatic from Murrayfield in the suburbs of Edinburgh defied the doubters who thought he would struggle when his specialist discipline, the 1km time trial, was dropped from the ... Read more

    S$ 11.87 SGD

  • Butcher, Blacksmith, Acrobat, Sweep

    The Tale of the First Tour de France

    by Peter Cossins ...
    From the winner of the Telegraph Sports Book Awards Cycling Book of the Year 2018The first Tour de France in 1903 was a colourful affair full of adventure, mishaps and audacious attempts at cheating. Its riders included characters like Maurice Garin, an Italian-born Frenchman, said to have been swapped for a round of cheese by his parents in order to smuggle him into France to clean chimneys as a ... Read more

    S$ 19.06 SGD