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Winner of 72 professional motorcycle races around the world and now a bestselling author, Carl Fogarty has been photographed more than most. This illustrated celebration of all his race victories provides a vivid reminder of the colour and charisma that he brought to the sport; and why he remains a legend to this day.Carl Fogarty was arguably the best British motorcycle rider the world has ever se…
From the bestselling author of Eats, Shoots and Leaves, a hilarious new book from Lynne Truss about her strange journey through the world of sport and sports journalism.Get Her Off the Pitch! is the story of one woman's foray into the very masculine and rather baffling world of sport. Lynne Truss, author of Eats, Shoots and Leaves, spent four years as an unlikely sports writer for The Times. It wa…
With a foreword by Eddy MerckxThe world of professional cycling is fraught with fierce competition, fervent dedication and unerring ambition, and only a handful of competitors reach iconic status. Among them is Sir Bradley Wiggins – a man uniquely placed to reflect on the history of this remarkable sport and its unforgettable titans.In Icons, Wiggins takes the reader on an extraordinarily intimate…
‘This book can’t give you a six-pack in seven days or the skin of a supermodel. But I can promise that if you make even a few of these adjustments, your eating life will alter for the better in ways that you can sustain.’This Is Not A Diet Book is a collection of calm, practical tips and ideas on healthier, happier eating from award-winning food writer Bee Wilson.From unsweetening your palate to r…
The definitive biography of Imran Khan, the former Pakistan cricket captain and all-rounder – the Oxbridge graduate and vociferous campaigner; the devout Muslim whose kaleidoscopic social life flooded the gossip columns; the man who raised $60 million for cancer research and who is now one of the most important political figures in Pakistan.On one thing, Imran Khan’s friends and enemies agree: it …
A celebration of the classic football derby matches. From the Celtic–Rangers rivalry and Tyneside derby to the biggest global clashes from Barcelona to Buenos Aires, journalist Andy Mitten uses the fans' own words and stories to illuminate the conflicts, tensions, histories and culture behind these fascinating games.From Belfast to Barcelona, Buenos Aires to Bogotá, these are football matches that…
He is one of the most beloved athletes in history and one of the most gifted men ever to step onto a tennis court – but from early childhood Andre Agassi hated the game.Coaxed to swing a racket while still in the crib, forced to hit hundreds of balls a day while still in grade school, Agassi resented the constant pressure even as he drove himself, an inner conflict that would define him. In his be…
Dreading work? Tired of a 9 to 5 that’s more like an 8 to 10? Feeling overwhelmed by your job? A Great Day at the Office offers practical solutions to the challenges of modern-day business life for a healthier, happier and more productive time at the office and away.For almost two decades, Dr John Briffa has worked with a wide range of organisations, both in the UK and abroad, to inspire literally…
Depression is one of the UK’s leading causes of disability. One in four women in their 40s are prescribed antidepressant drugs BUT depression is a sign of malfunction of the body – not in the brain and it can be treated with simple lifestyle interventions.The UK’s mental well-being is in a state of crisis – psychiatric drugs are overprescribed and the causes of depression and anxiety oversimplifie…
Love him or loathe him, Ricky Ponting is one of the biggest names in cricket, having been at the heart of so many memorable Ashes and Test encounters over the years. Coinciding with the end of Ponting’s spectacular career, ‘At the Close of Play’ is a must-read for all cricket fans.For so long the scourge of English cricket, Ricky Ponting – unarguably one of cricket’s all-time greats – looks back o…
«Уроки сабли, деревянной сабли, сабли против штыка и трюки с саблей, или Как использовать колюще-рубящую саблю» были написаны Дж. М. Уэйтом, лучшим фехтовальщиком британской армии, в 1880 году. Это фехтовальное пособие, разделы которого включают в себя приемы фехтования саблей, трюки с саблей и правила дуэлей на саблях. Особый интерес представляет описание трюков с саблей — приемов рубки разных пр…
В книге рассмотрена система активных оздоровительных упражнений виргастики, направленная на длительное сохранение физического здоровья, а также на профилактику различных патологий, в том числе опорно-двигательного аппарата и, как следствие, патологий внутренних органов, путём увеличения подвижности суставов, эластичности связок суставов и сухожилий, формирования правильной осанки, укрепления скеле…
В книге рассмотрена система активных оздоровительных упражнений виргастики, направленная на длительное сохранение физического здоровья, а также на профилактику различных патологий, в том числе опорно-двигательного аппарата и, как следствие, патологий внутренних органов, путём увеличения подвижности суставов, эластичности связок суставов и сухожилий, формирования правильной осанки, укрепления скеле…
За успехами самых знаменитых футболистов неизменно стояли отцы. Что у Пеле, что у Платини, что у Рональду с Месси — их отцы сделали самый важный вклад в их становление. Тренеры, профессиональные тренеры, это, безусловно важно, но отец даёт первый старт сыну. Закладывает фундамент в его мастерство. Не жалейте денег и времени на сыновей — вернётся сторицей.
