Showing results by publisher "Wavesound from W. F. Howes Ltd" in Sports & Outdoors

Thirty years after creating one of the most memorable moments in sporting history, Indigenous AFL legend Nicky Winmar tells his story in a moving and compelling memoir.

Cult hero of the Big Bash League, Brad Hogg is still in his prime almost three decades after he first played cricket. As well as playing for his country, Brad has worked in shearing sheds and on the Fremantle wharf, as a postman, football umpire, tree-lopper and roustabout, even completing a finance degree along the way. Memorable, sad and often hilarious, The Wrong 'Un is the inspirational story of one of the game's most popular players.

Leisel Jones is regarded as one of the greatest breaststrokers ever. At just 15 she won two silver medals at the Sydney Olympics and went on to win gold at Athens and Beijing. For the first time, Leisel candidly describes being thrust into the limelight so young and reveals the constant pressure she was under. Despite the highs of stardom, she suffered severe depression. Body Lengths is the inspiring story of an Australian sportsperson told with humour, optimism and style.

Personal trainer to the stars Jono Castano draws upon his own experiences as a non English-speaking new migrant, professional sportsman and celebrity trainer to cut through the noise and share the key skills which will help make your own fitness transformation both sensible and sustainable. Detailing the five key pillars to great health and his own success--Mindset, Exercise, Nutrition, Sleep and Balance--It Starts Today provides evidence based advice and achievable plans to help motivate you for change and overhaul your life, both inside and out.