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Ex-referee and now fearless writer and football pundit, Graham Poll is no stranger to controversy. His latest book is an entertaining and provocative reappraisal of the major incidents in World and English football down the years – from Geoff Hurst’s goal in ‘66, through Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ to the infamous Battle of the Bridge in 2009.Graham Poll, England’s highest profile referee of the last…
Whether you know athletics or not, and even whether you know sport or not, chances are you know Usain Bolt. The fastest man on the planet, not just now but ever, Usain has won the hearts of people everywhere with his mind-blowing performances and his infectious charisma – uniting supporters around the world.In this, his full autobiography, Usain tells his story in his own words: from humble beginn…
A lifetime’s fishing experiences written by one of the UK’s leading fly fishermen.Brian Clarke is one of Britain's best-known fly-fishermen – and one of the world's most widely-read angling authors. His monthly column for ‘The Times’ has become an institution. His widely-ranging, penetrating and often provocative articles for that newspaper and for ‘The Sunday Times’ have been required reading for…
Lewis Hamilton’s explosive arrival on the Formula 1 scene has made front-page headlines. In My Story, for the first time Lewis opens up about his stunning debut season, including the gripping climax to the 2007 F1 World Championship, as well as his dad Anthony, his home life and his early years. The only book with the real story, as told by Lewis.In his first season in F1, Lewis Hamilton has thril…
Chalkstreams are one of the very few habitats that are nearly exclusive to England. They range far and wide from the famous River Test in Hampshire across eight other counties from Dorset in the west to Yorkshire in the north. Every river is very special in its own right.Brought up in Hampshire, Simon Cooper was lucky enough to have great fly fishing on his doorstep, but as he grew up, got a job a…
An absolutely essential book for every modern football fan, about the development of Premier League tactics, published to coincide with 25 years of the competition.Back in 1992, English football was stuck in the dark ages, emerging from a five-year ban from European competition. The game was physical, bruising and attritional, based on strength over speed, aggression over finesse. It was the era o…
‘After I finished this book I alarmed my family by going into the garden and climbing the apple tree.’ – Damian Whitworth, The Times‘One of the publishing sensations of the year … For anyone who has ever felt a little overwhelmed in a big city, or wanted to step out of the rat race for an hour or two, Jack Cooke will be something of an inspiration.’ – Robert Hardman, Daily MailA wonderful cocktail…
‘My Decade in the Premier League’ is Wayne’s first hand account of his 10 years playing at the highest level in English football – and for the biggest club in the world. This is his inside story of life on the pitch for Manchester Utd; the League titles, FA Cups, League Cups and Champions League adventures. A must for any Utd fan. Wayne Rooney is widely regarded as one of the leading football pla…
THE STORY WHICH INSPIRED THE MAJOR ITV DRAMA TINA AND BOBBY.Bobby Moore’s untimely death in 1993, at the age of 51, had a profound impact on the people of this country. As the only English football captain ever to raise the World Cup, he was not just a football icon but a national one.Yet Bobby was an intensely reserved, almost mysterious personality. Only one person was his true friend and confid…
The beguiling story of one boy’s dream to play in goal, that most British of positions, culminating in the moment when he faces the mighty Zico …If the French are the flair in midfield, the Germans the attack from the inside channels, the Italians the cry-foul defence, then Britain is the goalkeeper: stand alone, the bastion of last resort, more solid than spectacular, part of the team – and yet n…
Это саммари – сокращенная версия книги «Опыт путешественника в костюме: секреты, лайфхаки, истории» Павла Макарова. Только самые ценные мысли, идеи, кейсы, примеры. Путешествовать любят многие, но мало кто знает, как это делать дешево и безопасно. Как найти ночлег в путешествии со скидкой до 90 %? Как выгодно взять в аренду автомобиль? Как с помощью пары кликов мышки получить более выгодные вариан…
Пошаговые уроки и подробные иллюстрации помогут вам освоить профессиональную игру на гитаре всего за 10 минут в день. С помощью этого самоучителя вы поставите правую и левую руки, выучите аккорды и расположение нот на грифе, освоите различные техники игры с помощью понятных упражнений. Книга выстроена от простого к сложному, содержит 63 раздела, гаммы и табулатуры, которые станут вашим ежедневным …
Приветствую всех, кто интересуется кулинарией и ищет новые вкусы и рецепты! Книга "Его Величество Кимчи: Король Корейской Кухни" — это погружение в мир культурного и гастрономического наследия Кореи через призму ее самого популярного блюда - кимчи. В книге вы найдете не только классические рецепты кимчи, но и современные интерпретации этого блюда, которые стали популярными в последнее время. Вы…
Даже самый стандартный участок можно превратить в красивую, уютную усадьбу и при этом совместить декоративные посадки с плодовым садом, огородом и теплицей. Новая книга ученого-почвоведа Павла Траннуа поможет постичь особенности агротехники ста декоративных культур, преуспеть в ландшафтном дизайне любого масштаба и сложности и сэкономить средства на спасенных саженцах. Кроме подробных сведений о г…
Удивительно теплая и нежная проза Олеси Куприн за одно мгновение перенесет вас из суетного настоящего на горячее от солнца крыльцо дома с синей дверью, за которой неспешно накрывают на стол, крупными кусками режут овощи для салата, ждут из духовки бисквит, где жаркое южное солнце питает самые сладкие в мире помидоры, где руки любимой Ба гладят тебя по голове. Удивительно чуткие рассказы любимого а…