The Waterproof Book of Fishing Knots by Fishing Unlimited

$9.99 AUD

Category: Sport

A new edition of the best-selling fishing knots book The most common reason for the "one that got away" is knot failure especially that once in a lifetime fish. This little book is the perfect remedy for that problem. Simple to understand black and white illustrations and straightforward text make it a pleasure to use. Made from hi-tech state of the art "Plastec", it is virtually indestructible - it never creases, gets soggy, or "dog eared". A selection of the most popular and practical knots and loops for the beginner to the experienced angler. The design and quality of material ensures the book will remain open leaving both hands free to practise the desired knot. Fits easily into the pocket, fishing vest or tackle box. ...Show more

Leap Making the Jump to Take Netball to the Top of the World by Geva Mentor

$29.99 AUD

Category: Sport

Border's Battlers by Michael Sexton

$29.99 AUD

Category: Sport | Reading Level: 6 Sport

It's the 1986 tour of India, and Australian cricket is reeling from the loss of key players to retirement and rebel tours. Few give Australia a chance against a surging India, and even Allan Border doubts his ability to lead this team. What follows is one of the most titanic struggles in cricket history . Played in oppressive conditions, the first Test in Madras (now Chennai) swung like a pendulum. Tensions reached boiling point on and off the field. Dean Jones's 210 was one of the gutsiest Australian knocks ever, Greg Matthews bowled for most of the final day (in a jumper!) and Ray Bright took five wickets despite being seriously ill. The climactic and controversial final ball forced a tie for only the second time in Test history and set a course for Allan Border to remain as captain. In BORDER'S BATTLERS, Michael Sexton details the momentous occasion when Australia drew a line in the dust of Madras, and drew inspiration from the fight. The team returned to Madras the next year to launch a winning World Cup campaign as rank outsiders and the seeds of a new golden age of Australian cricket were sown. ...Show more

Heartland: How Rugby League Explains Queensland by Joe Gorman

$32.95 AUD

Category: Sport

For more than 40 years, rugby league has embodied all the hopes and dreams, contradictions and tensions of life in the Sunshine State. The game speaks to Queenslanders' sense of being the underdog and the outsider - a powerful undercurrent that sweeps through politics, business, the arts, and sport. The enduring appeal of State of Origin is that it allows Queensland to balance the scales, at least for 80 minutes.In Heartland, journalist Joe Gorman chronicles a tale of loss and rebirth - from the decline of the Brisbane Rugby League competition and North Queensland's Foley Shield to the extraordinary rise of the Broncos and the Cowboys in the NRL. Weaving together stories of diehard supporters and game-changing players, from Arthur Beetson to Johnathan Thurston, this is a revealing account of Queensland's coming of age, both on and off the field. ...Show more

Iron Man: Corey Parker by Corey Parker

$34.99 AUD

Category: Sport

Brisbane Broncos legend Corey Parker has played more rugby league games than any other forward in the game's 108-year history. After 16 seasons and over 340 NRL games - plus 19 Origin games for Queensland and 16 tests for Australia - it's clear why Parker was hailed 'League's ultimate iron man'. Power. Dedication. Durability. These are the steely qualities that made Parker a hero to footy fans in Queensland and throughout the NRL. Yet the silver-haired elder statesman of 2016 who captained the Broncos was light years from the raw-boned skin-headed teen who burst onto the scene in 2001. Iron Man tells the extraordinary story of how that wild kid from Logan evolved into a premiership-winning star, a one club man, an Origin icon and a sharp-shooting goal-kicker and hard-running hit-man whose epic feats on the footy field demanded respect from all who played with and against him. ...Show more

Brabham: the Untold Story of Formula One by Tony Davis; Akos Armont (As told to)

$39.99 AUD

Category: Sport | Reading Level: 3 Biography

The story of Australia's greatest motoring hero, and the dynasty he founded. Sir Jack Brabham was unique in the world of motor racing. He was the boy from Sydney who took on the elite of motor racing and won three F1 world championships, the last one in a car not only built by his own Brabham company, but with an Australian engine he'd helped develop. To those who saw him on the podium, Jack Brabham might have seemed glorious and triumphant. But he was also a man of secrets. He shunned the media, rarely using 'two words when none would do'. He kept vital information from his competitors, his team mates - and his family. It led to unrivalled success. It led to wealth too, much of it hidden around the world. But it also left a trail of hurt and bewilderment ... In this first ever book-length biography of Jack Brabham, his extraordinary accomplishments are laid out with new commentary from his rivals, colleagues, employees and long-time engineering partner Ron Tauranac. And, with the help of his sons Geoffrey and David, it represents the first major attempt to unravel the enigma who became known as 'Black Jack'. ...Show more

Breaking the Mould by Angela Pippos

$29.99 AUD

Category: Sport

An extraordinary transformation is taking place in Australian sport; from suburban footy fields to stadium cage fights, sportswomen are breaking through the 'grass ceiling' and competing for a fair go. Where recently horses received more media coverage than female athletes, women are now commanding atte ntion with undeniable performances and fierce determination. Through personal tales from a lifetime in sport, as well as interviews with pioneering athletes and administrators, journalist Angela Pippos provides a fascinating insight into the seismic shift occurring in the games we play. Breaking the Mould is a timely, entertaining and compelling reminder of why we must level the playing field permanently, so that every woman has the opportunity to become her sporting best. ...Show more

Fishing Knots Your complete guide easy learn how by CLASSON ; HAWKINS

$16.99 AUD

Category: Sport

Bill Classon and Nigel Webster host the popular TV show - The Fishing Show - screening weekly on the 7 Network and in this book outline all the knots anglers will need to catch a fish. Together they have put together every knot that a budding angler is likely to need. This book caters for everyone from the beginner to an expert and has everything in it - from the basic knots through to some of the more advanced. Whether you are a first timer and a seasoned angler - There is something in it for you. Superbly illustrated by Trevor Hawkins the book - the knots are easy to follow making it so easy to master the technique to tying dependable fishing knots. Every budding angler will find something in this comprehensive book. ...Show more

For the Love of the Game by Murray Barnett

$19.95 AUD

Category: Sport

 Queensland State of Origin legends are indelibly printed on the minds of rugby league supporters – Lewis, Meninga, Lockyer… They are lauded for their contributions to the greatest game of all and rightfully so. But what about all the great players who played for Queensland before Orig in? They are not so easily remembered, but this does not mean their status should be in any way diminished. This book is a tribute to their courage, dedication and spirit – and to their love of the game. ...Show more

Golden Boy: Kim Hughes and the Bad Old Days of Australian Cricket by Christian Ryan

$24.99 AUD

Category: Sport

Shedding new light on the 'club' of Lillee, Marsh and the Chappells, Golden Boy examines the most tumultuous era of Australian cricket through the story of the flawed genius Kim Hughes.

Kong: The Life and Times of a Surfing Legend by G Elkerton

$29.99 AUD

Category: Sport

In the world of pro-surfing, personalities don't come any bigger than Gary 'Kong' Elkerton. Born in Ballina and brought up on a prawn trawler, Gary took to surfing when school, discipline and other conventions failed him. Cutting a swathe through the industry, living the life, getting the girls, taking the drugs -- it all added up to a very good time until he woke up one day and found his nickname and reputation had become the 100-pound gorilla on his back, one which it was going to be very tough to rid himself of. What do you do when everything around you, including the industry you're in, encourages your bad behaviour and then punishes you for it? An eye-opening wild ride and a great Australian story. ...Show more

Range: How Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein

$32.99 AUD

Category: Sport

"David Epstein manages to make me thoroughly enjoy the experience of being told that everything I thought about something was wrong. I loved Range." Malcolm Gladwell, bestselling author of Outliers.Range is the ground-breaking and exhilarating exploration into how to be successful in the 21st Century, f rom David Epstein the acclaimed author of The Sports Gene.What if everything you have been taught about how to succeed in life was wrong? From the '10,000 hours rule' to the power of Tiger parenting, we have been taught that success in any field requires early specialization and many hours of deliberate practice. And, worse, that if you dabble or delay, you'll never catch up with those who got a head start. This is completely wrong.In this landmark book, David Epstein shows that the way to excel is by sampling widely, gaining a breadth of experiences, taking detours, experimenting relentlessly, juggling many interests - in other words, by developing range.Studying the world's most successful athletes, artists, musicians, inventors, and scientists Epstein discovered that in most fields - especially those that are complex and unpredictable - generalists, not specialists, are primed to excel. They are also more creative, more agile, and able to make connections their more specialized peers can't see. Range proves that by spreading your knowledge across multiple domains is the key to success rather than deepening their knowledge in a single area. Provocative, rigorous, and engrossing, Range explains how to maintain the benefits of breadth, diverse experience and interdisciplinary thinking in a world that increasingly demands, hyper-specialization. ...Show more