Advantages: The fast paced narrative matches the pace of life in the saddle
Disadvantages: A touch one-dimensional, never delving into personal things

With all the revelations about the systemised doping culture surrounding Lance Armstrong's team in the 1990s, it was interesting to read a story of a time before cycling was embroiled in one drugs scandal after another. Although perhaps not as memorable ... Read review

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I'm not sure this - or any other time in the history of cycling was "before cycling was embroiled in one drugs scandal after another" by koshkha

Hubby would like this I bet. by supersonic75

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Advantages: A different approach
Disadvantages: Seems to lack passion

Given how long it's been played and how many books have been written about it, any new history of football needs to have some kind of hook to make it stand out. Gavin Mortimer may have found that, but presenting his history as ''A History of Football in ... Read review

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Mark would like this x by chrisandmark_is_here

Good review by mozzie76

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Advantages: Full coverage of planning, day by day record of games, great photos, high quality book
Disadvantages: More factual than evocative but not a big problem

...excitement began to build around London and I got caught up. Then it all began - and I was hooked. I was watc ... Read review

Advantages: Brings back all kinds of memories
Disadvantages: Loses a little when he talks about himself

Like many English sports fans, the majority of the calories I burn are used up by shouting at the TV and occasionally going to the shops for more beer and crisps. Sports books tend to be about the sport itself or biographies of those who expended great e ... Read review

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Although I'm not really into sport myself, this looks a pretty worthwhile read on the subject. by JOHNV

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Advantages: None
Disadvantages: Repetative

As a new runner who is planning on doing his first half-marathon at the weekend I was bought this book for Christmas. The book is the authors story of how he started running the London marathon and then had a feel for the distance and wanted to carry on ... Read review

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I don't think I'm made of Marathon running material. There's only so far I could get with 'Eye of the Tiger' on loop. by GodfatherOfSoul

Nice review x by mikeborry

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Advantages: Covers more than just football
Disadvantages: A little expensive

Nothing divides opinion quite like football and no-one expresses their joy and disappointment like football fans. For many fans, the most important matches of their entire season are the ones against their local rivals; the derby matches. English football ... Read review

Advantages: Great stage by stage history of the tour and introduction to Wiggins' life
Disadvantages: Not enough personal insight

One of a Kind Has there ever been a year when Britain was more spectacularly successful at sport than this one? In a year of superlatives and outstanding achievements, one man stood ever so slightly above his amazing sporting peers not just by being e ... Read review

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Wiggins for Sports Personality of the Year! This sounds a book more geared for those interested in cycling (which despite the awesomeness of the Olympics I'm still not)! I love his spat with Piers Morgan though - brilliant retort! by Mildew82

I thought the Piers Morgan thing was an urban myth? Still, whichever way the nation will always adore Wiggo. by Essexgirl2006

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Advantages: useful information, pictures & diagrams to explain things, learn new things, helpful when training
Disadvantages: People may find it very boring, looks like a school text book

The Book = = = = = = = The book is by Frederic Delavier whom is a former student of fine arts, bio-mechanics and fitness. He is the author of the international; best seller book Bodybuilding Movements Guide which is now in its fifth edition and has become ... Read review

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E, great review, I really need this as my job is very physical and it's harder to keep fit as you get older. This sounds almost a text book on stretching. by splishsplash

Nice one. John by Coloneljohn

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Advantages: Writing style fits perfectly into the times and people described
Disadvantages: Lacks modern sensationalism, if you like that sort of thing

Back in the early 1920s, there were only three Test cricket playing nations; England, Australia and South Africa. In the summer of 2012, both nations have been on tour; Australia recently beaten comprehensively at one day cricket and South Africa playing ... Read review

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I don't know anything about cricket. Thanks for the information. by frofrog

Hobbsy got alot of his runs on those uncovere dpitches. Players today cant live with these guys. by thedevilinme

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Advantages: Easy to read,don't need to know anything about swimming,inspiring
Disadvantages: Fairly short book so maybe lacking in real detail for some.

I came across this book about Michael Phelps life and swimming exploits fairly recently and it was a fascinating and very inspiring read. This was released shortly after he dominated the 2008 Olympics and won 8 Gold medals and he has been in the sporting ... Read review

Advantages: Great insight
Disadvantages: Well worth it

Scrabble is a pretty big deal! In case you were not aware Scrabble has a competitive scene around the worldwide that attracts hundreds of thousands of players, professionals and sponsors. Tournaments are held almost weekly around the country, there are Sc ... Read review

Advantages: Educational, Exciting, Cheap, Helpful.
Disadvantages: No information on a diet plan.

...after viewing many videos about the sport of Parkour and wanting to start practicing it myself. I immediately searched Parkour Handbook and this was the first result, and it comes as no surprise either. This book is the essential boo ... Read review

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Very vague and a little confusing. by sandemp

I agree with Catsholiday, more information is required. You shouldn't assume that everyone only people interested in the sport will read the review. Lx by hiker

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Advantages: easy read, quick, ideal for short story lovers
Disadvantages: is it long enough?

The Author's road map ‘’I found a team in the gutter, downtrodden, demoralised and down on their luck. I decided to pick them up and reshape them. I gave them a new lease of life and in time a new identity. My idea was to build them up and up and ... Read review

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Please read my review before you rate it - otherwise its not fair on anyone! If you dont think ira very helpfull then let me know how i can improve it, would be most welcome. Thanks by kingkong218

you can get a copy from: http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Rise-Douai-Arsalan-Ahmed/dp/1479267783/ref=sr_1_sc_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1347311203&sr=1-1-spell by kingkong218

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Advantages: Some good questions
Disadvantages: Repeats, hard

As I continue to review the vast number of quiz related books in my collection I come to another book devoted to Cricket and this time it is The "Times" Cricket Quiz Book. I reviewed the Wisden cricket book a few days ago which you can find by scrawling t ... Read review

Advantages: Wonderful
Disadvantages: None

...trawl through my bookshelf with the aim of providing reviews for CIAO continues as I look at The Wisden Cricket Quiz Book by Steven Lynch. Wisden has been a name in Cricket for almost as long as the sport has been going providing the yearly almanacs, c ... Read review