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A complete history of women's football, from its Victorian roots to the Euro Finals in England 2021. This will be the most authoritative book ever published on the history of women's football.

The inspirational story of the Bentley Boys and Le Mans - the race they made their own.

A feminist exploration of the power of walking in nature, following in the footsteps of Gwen John, Georgia O'Keeffe, Frieda Lawrence, Clara Vyvyan, Simone de Beauvoir and Nan Shepherd.

This is the inside story of non-league football, as told by a player with over a decade's experience in the Conference and National Leagues. A tale of financial struggles and big sacrifices, it explores the dust-ups, bust-ups, backhanders and betting scandals of a world far, far away from the pampered Premier League.

The definitive biography of Johan Cruyff, the most influential European footballer of all time

Boris Johnson, author of the international bestseller The Churchill Factor, explores the most famous British icon: William Shakespeare.

Running involves body, mind, and spirit. Spend a year with the authors' essays and observations about running, racing, and life while recording your own experiences. This journal invites you to read, reflect, run, and write.

England Rugby Unions head coach gives the full insight into what it takes to be a great leader.

Avoid mistakes and make great video. A lifetime of knowledge in one handy book full of stunning images shot with a small action camera.

This strategic, full-color guide to the legendary Camino de Santiago pilgrimage is written by an expert who has trekked the Camino more than 20 times

The Kerry Way runs for 130 miles through Ireland's most spectacular mountain landscapes, starting and finishing in the town of Killarney. This guidebook contains all you need to plan and enjoy your holiday: detailed route mapping; the Way in sections, with distance, terrain and refreshments; third edition fully revised after route check.

"A brilliantly entertaining collection showcasing a wealth of women's voices," ALEX SCOTT MBEFOREWORD BY GABBY LOGAN MBEEdited by Charlotte AtyeoCurated by Ian Ridley

In Superyacht Captain, a professional at the zenith of the world's most lavish and exclusive industry gives a rare insight into a career that is entertaining, instructive and at times daunting in its scale.The tale of an ordinary boy whose career takes him on a most extraordinary journey, this book begins with Brendan messing about in boats in a sleepy coastal Australian town, and ends with him becoming one of the most successful and respected superyacht captains in the World - the consummate 'Billionaire's Captain'. Spanning two decades and circling the globe, his story intimately draws readers into the real world of superyachts, their crew and their owners. It is Brendan's love letter to an industry he respects and holds so dear to his heart.It's the story of stepping out and embracing uncertainty - failing, learning and repeating - weaving in in the lessons he's learned as he's progressed from deck hand to captain, Brendan's insights are valuable for anyone leading teams with demanding objectives. Surprisingly humble and self aware, in a world of glitter and extravagance you can see why he's trusted. All of this is told against a backdrop of seemingly impossible glamour at the most extravagant edge of the global wealth spectrum, with plenty of entertaining stories of the superyacht lifestyle. A brilliant read for all, for the superyacht fans, as well as anyone interested in leadership and management techniques from someone at the top of their game, working for those who define the rules of the game.

Made in Europe is a celebration of Europe's greatest and most remarkable football talent over more than 60 years. It features 250 of the best and most colourful players - each one honoured in stunning photos and fascinating mini-bios, interspersed with little-known anecdotes. You'll learn things you didn't know in this beautifully illustrated book.

Formula 1: The Pinnacle tracks a history of the changes which have taken F1 from its rudimentary beginnings to the exhilarating high octane spectacle it is today, with a foreword by Guenther Steiner - Team Principal of the Haas Formula One Team.

The Arran Coastal Way is a long walk (65 miles/105 km) encircling the lovely Isle of Arran, near Glasgow. This guidebook explains how to plan and enjoy your holiday. It includes the route description; pre-history and history; whisky-making and wildlife on Arran; map of the entire route in 4 drop-down panels; and information about public transport.

Originally published in 1929, this book tells the story of the Everton Football Club from its formation in 1878 until 1929. As original hardback copies are virtually impossible to locate without spending a small fortune, we have decided to make it available as part of our Classic Reprint series of books.

A vibrant, unconventional, highly opinionated guide to the triumphs, joys, struggles, and heartbreaks of the modern era of the game, for every obsessive basketball fan who loves to hate hot takesThe Joy of Basketball celebrates the meteoric rise of basketball over the last quarter century by ignoring the bland, traditionalist binary of wins or losses. Instead, the book's focus is on everything else. Using text, charts, and illustrations that upend conventional jock wisdom, the book details the most incredible players in history, draft flops, long-limbed oddballs, superteams, the international talent wave, brawls, scandals, the rapid evolution of contemporary gameplay, coaching, fashion, crime, positional erosion, tragic tales, memes, and the sacred Kardashian Blessing. Bouncing between witty graphics and keen sociopolitical observations, The Joy of Basketball is a subversive sports manifesto camouflaged as a colorful reference book for your coffee table.

Part love letter, part invitation, Hiking is Fundamental is an informative celebration of hiking. Barbara Ann Kipfer covers all the basic elements of getting into hiking, from preparation to pacing, in simple, classic, fun, illustrated list-style chapters.

Pathfinder (R) Guide to the Isle of Skye, featuring 28 outstanding rambles for walkers of all abilities. This 2nd edition introduces 4 new walks including Armadale Castle and woodlands; the Bay of Seals, Leitir Fura, a walk in Kinloch Forest; and Loch Coruisk. Routes cover Cuillin to Portree, accompanied by GPS waypoints and Ordnance Survey maps..

In diesem Buch werden ausschließlich Torschussübungen vorgestellt. Diese sind in die Kategorien von 1 bis 3 unter- teilt.Die Kategorie 1 besteht aus Torschussübungen, die schon ab der F-Jugend und aufwärts trainiert werden können, Kategorie 2 ab der C-Jugend und aufwärts, und die Kategorie 3 ab der A-Jugend und für den gesamten Seniorenfußball.Einige Torschussübungen für die oberen Amateurklassen und den Profibereich werden hier ebenfalls eingefügt.Ein Torschusstraining wird natürlich immer erst im Hauptteil des Trainings eingesetzt. Die Spielerinnen oder Spieler sind jetzt optimal aufgewärmt und vollkommen leistungsbereit.In dieser Phase können die Fußballer die Technik am besten lernen, aufnehmen und umsetzen.Wegen der hohen Verletzungsgefahr sollte ein Torschusstraining niemals unaufgewärmt, in einem ermüdeten Zustand oder bei Minustemperaturen absolviert werden.

Discover the five inner beliefs shared by the world's greatest achievers. If you want to take control of your life and achieve your biggest dreams, you must develop a warrior mindset. This book will show you how to stop thinking like a victim and start thinking like a warrior. The five inner beliefs revealed in this book will empower you to take control of your life and overcome any obstacle that stands in your way.

Foreword by Brendan Rodgers. Nutrition plays a crucial role in the match performance and recovery of the athlete. To apply the principles of sports nutrition in football, this book provides nutrition basics as well as insight into the physiological demands of the game itself by looking into what elite players eat and drink.