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Stan Bowles - The Autobiography
Stan Bowles
£8.99
'I think that Frank Worthington summed my life up quite well when he said, "Stan has spent all of his money on gambling, booze and birds."
Published by :
Orion
Published date :
December 2007
Format :
130mm x 198mm paperback
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Talking Sheepdogs
Derek Scrimgeour
£19.95
Derek Scrimgeour, one of the UKs premier sheepdog handlers and trainers, reveals his pioneering and effective method of sheepdog training in this, his first book dedicated to training sheepdogs. The author hails from Threlkeld.
Published by :
Farming Books and Videos
Published date :
2002
Format :
Large hardback.
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The Bluebird Years: Donald Campbell and the Pursuit of Speed
Arthur Knowles; Graham Beech
£9.95
Here is the complete story of Donald Campbell's heroic attempts to take the world water-speed record past 300 mph - and how the wreck of his jet-boat Bluebird was recovered from Coniston Water more than 34 years later.
Published by :
Sigma Leisure
Published date :
2001
Format :
Paperback.
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The Boss
John Budden
£6.99
The life and times of horseracing legend Gordon W. Richards, who died in Carlisle in 1998.
Published by :
Mainstream Publishing
Published date :
2000
Format :
Paperback.
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The Bumper Book of Football
Hunter Davies
£19.99
Calling all football fans: settle down in your favourite armchair, fix yourself a drink, and prepare to wallow lengthily, indulgently and nostalgically in the must-have football book of 2007 from one of the UK's best-loved writers on football.
Published by :
Quercus
Published date :
September 2007
Format :
190mm x 250mm hardback
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The Cumbria Crossword Book
Michael Curl
£4.99
Michael Curl has been compiling Cumbria Magazine's monthly crossword for many years. Now, in this handy little book, he has selected sixty of his favourite puzzles, which are sure to amuse and entertain as well as test your knowledge of England's favourite region.
Published by :
Dalesman Publishing
Published date :
2005
Format :
Paperback.
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The Fan
Hunter Davies
£9.99
This is a collection of very personal, unique pieces about Hunters life as a supporter. He observes football in its soverignty of the late 1900s and early 2000s and tackles the big topics of the day - Beckhams haircuts, the price of pies, wages,
Published by :
Pomona
Published date :
2003
Format :
Paperback.
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The Glory Game
Hunter Davies
£7.99
A classic account of British football, revised and updated for the millenium.
Published by :
Mainstream Sport
Published date :
2000
Format :
Paperback.
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The Lake District Anglers' Guide
Lawrence Tetley
£10.99
A detailed guide to fishing in the Lake District.
Published by :
Cicerone
Published date :
1999
Format :
Paperback.
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The Lakeland Terrier
Sean Frain
£16.95
Sean Frain has owned and worked with Lakeland terriers for nearly thirty years. In this book he traces the development of the breed and writes about both notable dogs and notable breeders - such as the legendary Billy Irving. He writes about how the dogs work, their strengths and their weaknesses and records the exploits of dogs famous throughout the breed.
Published by :
Swan Hill Press
Published date :
December 2007
Format :
155mm x 224mm hardback
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The Lakes - Rock Fax 04
Andy Hyslop; Paul Cornforth
£9.99
A rock climbing guide to the bolted and traditional routes on Lakeland limestone, slate, sandstone and selected mountain crags. Including the Lakeland mountain crag and route directory.
Published by :
Vertical Brain Publications
Published date :
1994
Format :
Paperback.
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The Pioneer Ramblers 1850-1940
David Hollett
£8.95
Rambling is one of the most popular outdoor activities. Historically, it owes its establishment to a reaction against mass urbanisation. This fascinating trek through rambling begins in Scotland. A chapter is dedicated to the Lake District, where
Published by :
North Wales Area of the Ramblers Association
Published date :
2002
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Paperback.
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The Rough Guide to the Lake District
Jules Brown
£10.99
"The Rough Guide to The Lake District" is your definitive handbook to one of the most beautiful holiday destinations in the UK.
Published by :
Rough Guides
Published date :
May 2007
Format :
198mm 145mm paperback
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The Season Ticket
Jonathan Tulloch
£6.99
The funny, sad and utterly convincing story of Sewell and Gerry and their quest for a season ticket to see their beloved Newcastle United.
Published by :
Vintage
Published date :
2000
Format :
Paperback.
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The Sporting Life: Chris Balderstone
Alan Porter
£11.99
Reduced from £16.99.Playing cricket and football non-stop for 20 years, followed by nine years of cricket alone, allowed Chris Balderstone to play in 644 games of league and cup football. He scored 19,000 runs and took 310 wickets in first class cricket, a feat
Published by :
Elaine Humes
Published date :
2002
Format :
Hardback.
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The Team
Sheila Richardson
£9.50
This is the story of one of the Lake Districts mountain rescue teams, told by members past and present. It has been produced to celebrate their 50 years of service. It tells of the formation of the team; the tragedy of an accident that robbed the team of
Published by :
Mill Field/Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team
Published date :
2002
Format :
Paperback.
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White Water Lake District
Stuart Miller
£17.95
This is a canoe and kayak guide to the rivers of North West England. It has detailed information on 110 rivers in Cumbria, Lancashire and Western Yorkshire,
Published by :
Rivers Publishing
Published date :
2003
Format :
Paperback.
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Wildfowlers and Fishermen: On the Solway Coast
Wally Wright
£8.50
Published by :
Langford Press
Published date :
2000
Format :
Paperback.
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Willie Irving - Terrierman, Huntsman and Lakelander
Sean Frain
£17.99
Willie Irving was one of the founders of the Lakeland Terrier breed (and a top breeder for half a century), Master of the Melbreak Foxhounds and a champion fell runner.
Published by :
Merlin Unwin
Published date :
August 2008
Format :
234mm x 156mm hardback
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Workington Association Football Club
Paul Eade
£11.99
This book contains over 200 images recording the history of the club. From the early days in the North Eastern League, it charts Workingtons entry into the Football League in 1951, the 26 years spent there, and the Reds fortunes since their return to
Published by :
Tempus
Published date :
2003
Format :
Large paperback.
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