Sport from Lems Bookshop

The amazing untold histories of the greatest runners-up: those pipped at the post of greatness. 281 pages with 8 pages of illustrations. Book in very good condition.

On 5 June 1988 Kay Cottee fulfilled a childhoos dream, After 189 days at sea and over 22,000 nautical miles she became the first woman in history to complete a solo non-stop and unassisted voyage around the globe. 226 pages with 24 pages of colour illustrations and some black and white charts and end paper map. Book and dust jacket… Read more about this item

Where there's sport there's cheating from the fiendishly clever to the outright absurd - the many and varied ways athletes, teams and nations have cheated since time began. 297 pages. Book in very good+ condition.

At the age of sixteen the author lost a leg in a train accident but he overcame that and was accepted into the Air Force in World War 2, took up the sport of high diving, and then skin diving and was one of the pioneers of diving in Australia and became a world renowned diver. 253 pages with… Read more about this item

Tales from Australia's chequered sporting history dissecting the scandals big and small, the mistakes made in covering them up and the path athletes tread back to redemption. 293 pages. Book in good+ condition with some water damage top section.

The author - the Kokotunga Kid- left his outback home at 14, looking for adventure and by the time he was 21 he was a national and international rodeo champion and this was just the beginning of his story. 269 pages with 5 pages of colour and 11 pages of black and white photographs. Book in very good condition.

The story of Winx, one of the greatest racehorses in 300 years of thoroughbred racing. 464 pages with 48 pages of mainly colour photographs. Book and dust jacket in very good+ condition with previous owners name and date on front endpaper.

In the late 1800's England a cricketer forced his way into the top level of the sport and over the next three decades millions came to watch him - W G Grace. He single handedly recast how cricket was played - thrillingly hard, pushing the rules, beating his opponents his way. A self-made, self-destructive genius, at odds with the world… Read more about this item

Adventure cycling, bike-packing and touring off-road - experience the world by bike. 263 pages with illustrations throughout most in colour. Book in as new condition.

Published by Affirm Press. This unique and intimate illustrated autobiography recounts the thrills, heartbreaks and epic feats of an unparalleled racing career, on the track and behind the scenes of the master of motorsport - the most brilliant touring car racer in Australian motorsport history. 280 pages with numerous colour illustrations throughout. Book in as new condition. Dust jacket in… Read more about this item

Part sporting memoir, part leadership game plan - a masterclass from one of the all-time AFL greats. 312 pages with 16 pages of colour photographs and endpaper colour photos. Book and dust jacket in very good+ condition.

An Australian woman who refused to give in and against the odds achieved her Olympic dream. 288 pages with 8 pages of photographs, most in colour. Book in as new condition.

All aspects of the Sydney Olympics, inspiring deeds, the stories behind heroic performances, the planning, political and personal dramas, disasters and scandals, fractured friendships but ultimately an inspirational story about the people who made it happen and how they did it - the best Games ever. 360 pages with 32 pages of colour photographs and many black and white photographs… Read more about this item

The history of the motor industry and a full account of all forms of motor sport, manufacture and mechanical operation, one hundred great cars described in detail. 400 pages with over 800 colour illustrations. Book and dust jacket in near fine condition. This is a large book but no increase in postage in Australia.

A complete revision of the original edition, much rewritten and new material and more plates and diagrams. Technical developments, design, gear, hints, tips and practical detail needed for ocean yachting. 315 pages with 49 full page plates, 65 diagrams, and endpaper chart. Book in near fine condition with small booksellers sticker inside front cover and previous owners signature on front… Read more about this item

The story of the horse that could not be beaten with a record breaking 22 wins from 22 starts - the career of the racehorse who has transcended the track to become an Australian icon and who transformed the lives of those closest to her. 390 pages with 16 pages of colour photographs and black and white illustrations in the… Read more about this item

Over 2,000 species of fish inhabit the seas around Australia. The background and (the then) present position of fishing in Australia, as an industry and for sport - different groups of fish, how they live and grow, and where they are caught. 208 pages with 39 colour illustrations. Book in very good condition with previous owners name on front endpaper… Read more about this item

Forty comprehensive lessons covering every detail of the game, instructing the beginner to learn about the sport and the experienced bowler determined to improve their game. 80 pages with black and white photographs and diagrams throughout. Book and dust jacket in near fine condition.

The author lays claim to being the originator of standardising those links that form the combination in the chain of correct procedure in learning to play bowls - a complete course of modern instruction. 184 pages with 23 black and white photographs and diagrams in the text. Book and dust jacket in near fine condition.

A unique collection of expert advice from thirty seven of the games greats created during the World Bowls 1980 Championship. Nearly 300 photographs illustrate 100 vital tips demonstrating that you can develop your own style and that there is more than one way to play the game of Bowls. 111 pages. Book and dust jacket in very good+ condition.