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From the author of bestselling Soccernomics, this tour de force, the result of decades of investigation, reveals the truth behind the myths and legends of the world's greatest football club.

The first English-language biography of Formula 1's hottest new talent, Dutchman Max Verstappen.

The best in skiing around the world: from the Alps to the Andes, from the Rockies to the Whakapapa Skifield.

Explore the world's most thrilling waves with Epic Surf Breaks of the World. Whatever your surfing ability, you're sure to find the perfect break in this quintessential guide that features first-person stories from surf writers all across the globe accompanied by a series of stunning photographs, maps and beautiful illustrations.

Accumulating a wealth of survival knowledge, this book teaches you how to make fire; how to navigate; how to administer first-aid; how to survive a bear attack; how to drive off-road; how to fly a plane in an emergency; and how to escape a burning building. It also features 100 other essential skills to survive the modern world.

The definitive history of Argentinian football from the award-winning author of Inverting the Pyramid

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 of the midfield general, reducers, big men up front and getting it in the mixer; 4-4-2 was the order of the day. Few teams experimented tactically.And then, almost overnight, it all changed. The creation of the Premier League coincided with one of the most seismic rule changes in football history: the abolition of the back-pass. Suddenly defenders had no-get-out-of-jail-free card, goalkeepers had to be able to field and play the ball and the pace of the game quickened immeasurably. Tactics evolved dramatically, helped by an increased foreign influence.The Mixer is the first book to delve deep into the tactical story of the Premier League, and take a long view of how the game has developed over the last quarter century. From Ferguson's directness to Keegan's relentlessly attacking Newcastle outfit, to Mourinho's cagey, reactive Chelsea, all the way to Ranieri's counter-attacking champions, The Mixer is one of the most entertaining, rich and knowledgeable football books ever written.

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of My Story by Steven Gerrard, read Michael Ryan. Steven Gerrard is the former captain of Liverpool football team and of the England national football team, and is the only player ever to have scored in a FA cup final, a league cup final, a UEFA cup final and a champions league final. His entire career, since 1998, has been spent at Anfield with Liverpool. In this book he charts his full playing career, shedding light on the defining games, his life off the pitch as well as the players and managers hes encountered. Explosive, controversial and searingly honest, this will be the last word from an era-defining player.

The classic foraging guide to over 200 types of food that can be gathered and picked in the wild, Food for Free returns in its 40th year as a sumptuous, beautifully illustrated and fully updated anniversary edition.Originally published in 1972, Richard Mabey's classic foraging guide has never been out of print since. Food for Free is a complete guide to help you safely identify edible species that grow around us, together with detailed artwork, field identification notes and recipes.In this stunning 40th anniversary edition, Richard Mabey's fully-revised text is accompanied by photographs, new recipes and a wealth of practical information on identifying, collecting, cooking and preparing, history and folklore. Informatively written, beautifully illustrated and produced in a new, larger format, Food for Free will inspire us to be more self-sufficient and make use of the natural resources around us to enhance our lives.

This is a thoroughly modern book on the traditional open canoe. It covers all aspects of the open canoe, from design to wilderness travel.

Illustrated with motivational photographs, this book shows how excessive training is slowing down your progress. It covers topics such as: the importance of working to the "point of failure"; Mentzer's use of the early Nautilus machines: a "Heavy Duty" seminar; "Most Productive" Routine; and advanced "Heavy Duty" training techniques.

Golf is Not a Game of Perfect is a captivating book penned by Dr. Bob Rotella. Published by Simon & Schuster in 2004, this masterpiece is much more than just a sports book. It falls under the genre of self-help and psychology, and it has been helping golfers refine their mental game for over a decade. Dr. Rotella, a renowned sports psychologist, uses his expertise to guide readers through the mental aspects of golf. He believes that golf, contrary to popular belief, is not a game of perfect. Instead, he emphasizes the importance of confidence, focus, and a positive mindset. Simon & Schuster have proudly been its publisher, helping bring Dr. Rotella's insights to golfers around the world. This book is written in English and is a must-read for anyone looking to improve their golf game and their life.

When the first edition of The Glory Game was published in 1972, it was instantly hailed as the most insightful book about the life of a football club ever published.

"Sharing more than 125 wide-ranging, simple recipes and the four-week meal plan that helped her lose weight and reverse her risk for diabetes and heart disease, the author presents this updated edition of her plant-based, low-fat cookbook that has been expanded with new information, inspiration, and photos."--

Utterly compelling and brutally honest self-portrait of a troubled Premier League star.

With stories of 50 incredible hiking routes in 30 countries, from New Zealand to Peru, plus a further 150 suggestions, Lonely Planet's Epic Hikes of the World will inspire a lifetime of adventure on foot. From one-day jaunts and urban trails to month-long thru-hikes, cultural rambles and mountain expeditions, each journey featured is truly epic.

A beautifully, uniquely illustrated nautical guide to how to trim your sails and rig for maximum performance. With a revolutionary approach, this guide tackles the practical and realistic elements of tuning your boat, plus the theory of sail aerodynamics.

British Football's Greatest Grounds offers a bucket list of places to watch football in England, Wales and Scotland as chosen by fans across the world. With beautiful colour images of each ground, this unique book is part guide, part love letter to the history, people and places that showcase the best of our unique football landscape.

Guidebook to via ferrata routes in the Italian Dolomites covering the northern, central and eastern regions, including Cortina, Fassa, Sesto, Canazei and Corvara, with advice on choosing the best base. Comprehensive route descriptions for 75 graded routes with maps, topos and stunning photography. Part of a 2-volume set.

The story of the relationship between the most devastating heavyweight boxer in history and the mentor who made him.

The provocative bestseller from Britain's foremost controversial thinker is now in paperback: 'If Hitchens didn't exist, we wouldn't be able to invent him.' Ian McEwan