Sport Books

Book Synopsis1001 Walking Tips by Paul Besley is a light-hearted and informative guide to all kinds of walking.This is no standard instruction manual – it is much more useful than that. This is a huge collection of small tips to make a real difference to your walking, whether you’re on a leisurely stroll in your local urban area, exploring a national park, planning a long-distance trail or hiking in the mountains in winter – this book will help you to make the most of every walk.The vast range of topics covered includes navigation, essential kit and clothing, safety, fitness, food, walking with dogs, how to cope with various weather conditions and what to do if you get lost. Whether you’re a walking novice or an experienced trekker, Paul’s wealth of knowledge and practical advice will inspire you and help to enrich your time outdoors.Table of ContentsIntroductionAcknowledgementsFeedback and updates1 Basics– The golden rules– Things to remember– Weather– Water– Feet– Fitness and training2 Navigation– Basics– Map and compass– Natural navigation– GPS and digital devices3 Staying safe– Basics– Walking with a group– First aid– CPR– Getting help– If the worst happens4 Walking long distances– Day walks– More to explore– Trail walking– Trail walking logistics5 Walking environments– Urban walks– Lowlands– Uplands– Mountains– Scrambling– Walking abroad6 Winter walking– Basics– Winter gear– Winter safety7 Gear– Basics– Buying gear– Packs– Head torches– Walking poles– Cooking– Accessories– Photography8 Clothing– Basics– Underwear– Base layer– Mid-layer– Legwear– Outer layer– Jackets– Insulation– Gaiters– Footwear– Repair, reuse, repurpose9 Everything else– Food and drink– Dogs– The (unofficial) laws of walking– And finally …10 Reading list

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Book SynopsisIt's the UK's brainiest kids ... trying not to get brained! Marshamgets signed up for a TV show where they don't just test knowledge,they test everything - including physical intelligence, so it'sall done on skates. Can he outsmart the others - evil geniusesincluded - and win, without breaking his neck on the ice?

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Book SynopsisDiscover 120 of the most beautiful places to swim, from the Mediterranean coastline of Croatia to the mesmerising mountain landscapes of Slovenia. Including secret coves, sea caves, rock arches, waterfall pools, aquamarine canyons and hidden lakes - many never before published. Lavishly illustrated, with 200 photos and 120 maps. The perfect guide for families on holidays or explorers looking for their next adventure.

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Book Synopsis"New from the best-selling Wild Guides, discover the hidden side of these popular islands, from deserted beaches and emerald coves to mountain viewpoints, caves and ancient ruins. Filled with spectacular photography and engaging travel writing, this book will appeal to family in search of the good life, as well adventure travellers. > Discover the best local food culture, with the best fresh, local food, > Scan the ocean from bronze age cave dwellings high in the cliffs > Hike down ravines to deserted beaches with clear turquoise waters > Find smugglers' sea caves accessed by secret doorways > Watch the sunset with fresh fish by the best chiringuito beach bars > Sleep in hammocks among ancient forests > Stay in medieval farmhouses among olive groves

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Book SynopsisYou’re not born with resilience but you can find it on the journey with hard work, belief and the help of those around you.Gareth Thomas has learned to push on even when everything seems most futile. His willingness to expose his deepest emotional frailties as a man and come through even stronger as a result has made him a national hero. In the Sunday Times Bestseller PROUD, Gareth focused closely on the intense experience of coming out in a very public arena of global sport. STRONGER is the broader story of how Gareth has managed to deal with the adversity life has thrown at him across the years, from childhood to his most recent gruelling announcement that he was HIV positive.Trade ReviewI've always like you but I love you for this - thought this book was completely amazing -- Chris EvansBeautiful parts, powerful parts ... will definitely make you think -- Nihal Arthanayake * BBC Radio 5 Live *Compelling -- Donald McCrae * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisThe most complete (to date) overview of all the important expeditions to the wreck of Titanic from 1985 to 2021

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Book SynopsisLace up your hiking boots for the next in Lonely Planet’s highly successful Epic Hikes series, this time exploring 50 of Australia and New Zealand’s most rewarding treks and trails. From the Routeburn Track in New Zealand’s South Island to the Cape to Cape walk in Western Australia’s Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park, we cover a huge variety of themes and experiences across routes that range from one-day walks to multi-day treks. A vibrant cover once again illustrated by Ross Murray continues this collectible series.Each of the 50 featured hikes includes: First-person accounts from writers who have completed the hike Challenge level grading: easy / harder / epic Inspirational photography, maps and practical information to follow in the writer’s footsteps Orientation toolkit: when is the best time of year to hike, how to get there, special equipment required Expert travel advice: where to stay, recommended tours, the best places to eat Suggestions for similar hikes Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or a novice embarking on your very first trek, Epic Hikes of Australia and New Zealand will inspire a lifetime of adventures on foot. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' – New York Times'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' – Fairfax Media (Australia)

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Book Synopsis'Invaluable' - WATERSTONES BEST SPORTS BOOKS OF 2022 'Born to Run 2 is a must read for every runner out there' Rich Roll 'Amazing, really incredibly inspiring book' Joe Wicks on Born to Run Born to Run's Chris McDougall and long-time running coach Eric Orton show us how to join the global barefoot running movement and explore the world on our own two feet. Born to Run 2: The Ultimate Training Guide teaches every runner, new or experienced, how to master humankind's first true superpower and tap into hidden reserves of strength and stamina. With chapters dedicated to the Free Seven - Food, Fitness, Form, Focus, Footwear, Fun and Family - we learn exactly how to change our biomechanics, clean up our diets, heal our injuries, adapt to healthier footwear, and prepare for our dream challenge. Packed with advice and inspiring stories from runners who have made the transition, it includes: - A rock-solid food primer on optimum diet and power-packed On the Run recipes - Techniques for running with dogs and baby buggies to help you run with the whole family - 'Perfect Form' exercises that will overhaul your stride in less than ten minutes - A 90-Day Run Free Programme, designed to give everything you need to run faster and farther, forever.Trade ReviewBorn to Run greatly inspired me as a writer and as an athlete ... Born to Run 2 is a must read for every runner out there -- Rich RollA hybrid of inspiring running stories and practical training advice -- Runner's World podcastMcDougall's seminal Born to Run sparked a huge craze for barefoot running that shows no sign of slowing down, and with this invaluable manual he sets out an in-depth guide to the seven key areas essential to getting the most out of the activity * Waterstones Best Sports Books of 2022 *A sequel with a difference ... Practical advice on everything from training to diet choices, footwear and running form. This will be of interest to anyone who enjoyed the original book * Athletics Weekly *A programme for amateur runners: covering biomechanics, diet, injury prevention and, crucially, the fun of it all * Men's Fitness *A blend of how-to guide [and Chris McDougall's] trademark great storytelling and enthusiasm -- Shankara Smith, co-owner of Run & BecomeAn explanation of processes, principles and methods to the Run Free philosophy, mixed in with the experiences of those who have tried it, as well as sections on improving your running form through to nutrition and, yes, footwear * Athletics Weekly *Praise for Born to Run: Part how-to manual, part scientific treatise, but throughout a ripping yarn, this book will inspire everyone who reads it to think on their feet * Independent *Amazing, really incredibly inspiring book -- Joe WicksA fascinating and inspiring true adventure story, destined to become a classic -- Ranulph FiennesNot just a classic book for runners, but for anyone who has ever dreamed of venturing beyond their comfort zone -- Tim ButcherA really phenomenal book -- Jon StewartA bible for the barefoot running community -- Ben Fogle * Telegraph *This is, quite simply, the best book on sport I have ever read * Sydney Morning Herald *Reaches the state of bliss that runners ... very occasionally experience in the midst of an endless run -- Simon Kuper * Financial Times *Quite simply the best book you'll ever read about running ... it's brilliant, and brilliantly life-affirming -- Lloyd Bradley, author of The Rough Guide to RunningAn operatic ode to the joys of running * Washington Post *One of the most joyful and engaging books about running to appear for many years * Irish Times *One of the biggest phenomenons in running literature ... I struggle to think of a book that's had a bigger impact -- Runner's World podcast

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Book SynopsisThe inspirational story behind the film The Swimmers on Netflix, by Syrian refugee and Olympic swimmer, Yusra Mardini.'An extraordinary tale of bravery, survival, and winsome, never-give-up moxie. It is impossible not to be won over by Yusra.' – Khaled HosseiniIt’s important the world understands what many ordinary people must endure to find a safe place to live. If it will help others, I’ll tell my story a million times.When war broke out in her native Syria, Yusra Mardini fled to the Turkish coast in 2015 and boarded a small dinghy full of refugees bound for Greece. When the small and overcrowded boat's engine cut out, it began to sink. Instinctively, Yusra and her sister took to the treacherous open water and guided the boat for three and a half hours, helped by two other refugees, until they eventually landed on Lesbos, saving the lives of the passengers aboard.Butterfly is the story of that remarkable woman, whose journey started in a war-torn suburb of Damascus and took her through Europe to Berlin and from there to the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo.Yusra Mardini is an athlete, one of People magazine’s twenty-five women changing the world, on the list of TIME Magazine's most influential teens, and one of the the youngest UNHCR Goodwill Ambassadors. Yusra's and her sister Sara's story is the subject of a major Netflix film documenting her life, written by Jack Thorne. Yusra and Sara were also part of TIME Magazine's 100 most influential people of 2023. Now with an updated afterword.Trade ReviewYusra, we could not be prouder of you for your courage and your resilience and the great example that you're setting for children everywhere. -- President Barack ObamaYusra has an incredible story. -- Emma WatsonWar, for all its atrocities, is punctuated by instances of unfathomable human spirit and grace. Olympic swimmer Yusra Mardini’s story is a prime example. Butterfly recounts this Syrian refugee’s extraordinary tale of bravery, survival, and winsome, never-give-up moxie. It is impossible not to be won over by Yusra. -- Khaled HosseiniYusra Mardini is a compact powerhouse of inspiration and determination. I am spellbound by her story of bravery and her incredible sister, Sara. What amazing young women, who illustrate to all of us that refugees are people with dreams and ambitions. -- Cate BlanchettYusra reminds us of the human cost of the tragedy and the incredible fortitude, perseverance and hope of one young woman who struggles for a future -- Stephen Daldry, Director of Billy Elliot, The Reader and The HoursAn honest account that underlines the human cost of the refugee crisis. -- Stylist LovesInspirational and humbling. -- Sunday PostYou should know the name Yusra Mardini. -- Huffington Post

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Book Synopsis**A REVISED AND SIGNIFICANTLY UPDATED EDITION OF ROB TANNER'S 5000-1- NOW COVERING THE FIVE YEARS SINCE LEICESTER CITY'S INCREDIBLE PREMIER LEAGUE TITLE WIN.**On 2 May 2016, English football was spectacularly altered as 5000-1 longshots Leicester City were crowned Premier League champions. Their victory broke a long-standing monopoly at the top of the table, and propelled the club into the Champions League for the first time.In The Leicester City Story: Five Years On, acclaimed Athletic Leicester City correspondent Rob Tanner relives City's title win, their summer of celebration and the highs and lows of the next five years that led to their first FA Cup win in 2021.Detailing the dramatic changes in the club's management since 2016, and reflecting on the great legacy of the club's much-loved owner, Khun Vichai, Tanner tells the inside story of a remarkable team still on the rise.

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Book SynopsisWalk a llama. Fly a kite. Go star gazing. Ride a steam train. Row a boat. Watch a waterfall. Wonder at life and all its beautiful moments because you only get one chance at it.Discover new ways to broaden your horizons and reach for life-affirming experiences, then record them in these pages. Collect Moments, Not Things will help you break away from a digital existence and create a fulfilled, exciting and happy life.

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Book SynopsisOn 30 January 1981 Joe Tasker and Ade Burgess stood at 24,000 feet on the West Ridge of Mount Everest. Below them were their companions, some exhausted, some crippled by illness, all virtually incapacitated. Further progress seemed impossible.Everest the Cruel Way is Joe Tasker's story of an attempt to climb the highest mountain on earth – an attempt which pushed a group of Britain's finest mountaineers to their limits. The goal had been to climb Mount Everest at its hardest: via the infamous West Ridge, without supplementary oxygen and in winter. Tasker's epic account vividly describes experiences that no climber had previously endured. Close up and personal, it is a gripping account of day-to-day life on expedition and of the struggle to live at high altitude.Joe Tasker was one of Britain's best mountaineers. He was a pioneer of lightweight, alpine-style climbing in the Greater Ranges and had a special talent for writing. He died, along with his friend Peter Boardman, high on Everest in 1982 while attempting a new and unclimbed line. Both men were superb mountaineers and talented writers.Trade Review'If any writer has expressed the essence of winter climbing in the Himalayas, it is Joe Tasker.' – Reinhold MessnerTable of ContentsAcknowledgementsForeword by Chris Bonington ‘A Great Partnership’Chapter 1 A Step FurtherChapter 2 The Idea and the TeamChapter 3 Going to the Widow MakerChapter 4 Attacking the RampartsChapter 5 The Lho LaChapter 6 Progress and PunishmentChapter 7 ChristmasChapter 8 Grim NightsChapter 9 ‘In the mountains one forgets to count the days’Chapter 10 Attrition and the Turning PointChapter 11 Straight TalkingChapter 12 The Wind Up

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Book SynopsisTHE EXTRAORDINARY STORY OF THE LONGEST-HELD AL QAEDA CAPTIVE IN THE WORLDStephen McGown was en route from London to South Africa, on a once-in-a-lifetime trip by motorbike, returning home to Johannesburg. He had reached Timbuktu, in Mali, when he was captured, along with a Dutch and a Swedish national, by Al Qaeda Islamist militants. Steve was taken because he held a British passport. He was subsequently held hostage at various camps in the Sahara Desert in the north-west of Africa for nearly six years before eventually being released.Life as Steve had known it changed in that instant that he was taken at gunpoint. He had nothing to bargain with, and everything to lose. For the next six years, he reluctantly engaged in what he came to call the greatest chess game of his life. Thousands of kilometres to the south, in Johannesburg, the shock of Stephen''s capture struck the McGown family and his wife, Cath, with whom he had, until recently, been living Trade ReviewProvides a compelling look at McGown's strength, fortitude and adaptability along with his instincts that guided his survival during his six-year ordeal. -- Vanessa Banton * news24 *McGown's struggle includes expanding his vast capacity for forgiveness . . . His exceptional conquest is renouncing implacable enmity and embracing the most exemplary in human nature. This is the Saharan Oasis he brought home. -- Mahmood Sanglay * Muslim Views *It was the first kidnapping in Timbuktu, in Mali . . . I had my passport in my pocket and I didn't realise. When I realised, it literally felt like the world was coming down around me. I went icy cold and numb. -- Stephen McGown, interviewed on CapeTalkA book so unlike any other that it keeps you awake at night with a head full of "what ifs" and "if onlys" . . . an excellent read, part adventure story, part psychological drama. -- Lesley StonesNot just an incredible story of mental strength, physical endurance and the resilience of the human spirit, but also a unique, nuanced perspective on one of the world's most feared terrorist organisations. Not only did Steve survive his ordeal, but in many respects he came out of the desert both a changed man and a stronger, more positive human. * Goodreads *

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Book SynopsisHere are Scottish rugby’s most legendary, celebratory and brilliant moments from the last 50 years. 100 Great Scottish Rugby Moments is a unique celebration of the sport’s most significant moments. Including: • Andy Irvine’s kick to beat England in 1974 • The 1984 Grand Slam • David Sole, Tony Stanger and the 1990 Grand Slam • Toony, Paris and that pass • The great Bill McLaren’s final commentary • Doddie Weir’s Big Entry • The 2019 Calcutta Cup – a match like no other . . . These epic moments feature exclusive interviews with Gregor Townsend, Jim Telfer, Ian Robertson, Ian McLauchlan, Andy Irvine, Alan Lawson, Iain Milne, Jim Calder, John Rutherford, Finlay Calder, Craig Chalmers, David Sole, Tony Stanger, Scott Hastings, Gavin Hastings, Doddie Weir, Rob Wainwright, Gary Armstrong, Kenny Logan, Bryan Redpath, Chris Paterson, Al Kellock, Sean Maitland and many others. Enjoy a host of brilliant anecdotes and remarkable insights into the controversies, epic matches, thrilling contests and pivotal events on and off the field which shaped these 100 GREAT SCOTTISH RUGBY MOMENTS.

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Book SynopsisThis guidebook describes two contrasting routes in north-east Scotland: the Moray Coast Trail from Forres to Cullen, and the Dava Way, an inland route from Grantown to Forres. The Moray Coast Trail consists of 44 miles of beach walking, coastal paths, quiet roads and old railway. The Dava Way extends for 23 miles inland with vistas of mountain, moorland and farmland. We also introduce the Moray Way, a concept combining most of the above two routes with part of the Speyside Way to form a 95-mile circuit of considerable beauty and historical interest. Here is all you need to plan and enjoy your holiday on and around the Moray Firth: detailed description of the Moray Coast Trail from west to east, and Dava Way from south to north summaries of distance, terrain and refreshments for each section details of visitor attractions and side-trips richly illustrated habitats and wildlife planning information for travel by car, bus and plane contacts for accommodation maps showing both routes at 1:40,000 in full colour, with 75 photographs rucksack-friendly and on rainproof paper. Trade ReviewThe Moray Coast Trail is one of Scotland’s best-kept secrets … the new guide also describes the Dava Way and the Moray Way, so it’s a real bargain. As well as all the directional advice you’ll need … there is plenty of information on accommodation and transport, maps and dozens of glorious photographs. -- Cameron McNeish * TGO *Everything about this publication proclaims its usefulness. Its size … allows it to slip easily into a cagoule pocket. The spiral binding permits it to be left open at an appropriate page. It is printed on waterproof material and so can survive hostile weather. The layout of its contents is both attractive and well thought out. … The book is illustrated by excellent, full-colour photographs throughout. -- Anthony Toole * Outdoor Focus page 2 *The Moray Coast Trail is a breathtaking and beautiful walk, and now there is the perfect guidebook to help you get the most out of every step. … [the Trail] follows the fulmar along the finest coastal scenery in Scotland … The author lives near Inverness and is a veteran guidebook writer for Rucksack Readers, Lonely Planet and Sunflower Books. -- P&J Your Home page 24 * The Press and Journal *

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Book Synopsis1982 tells the story of football's most exhilarating and entertaining World Cup side. This scintillating Brazil team - blessed with Zico, Socrates, Falcao, Eder and Junior - lit up the 1982 World Cup with a brand of football that was 'futebol arte'. Playing to the accompaniment of a samba soundtrack from their supporters in the stands, the side scored 15 goals in five games and enchanted the world, but their dream fell apart in the Sarria Stadium against Italy. Even so, it was a match considered one of the greatest World Cup fixtures of all time and it changed the way the game was played forever.The Brazilian 1982 World Cup side have become a cast of mythical characters. Despite failing to reach the semi-finals, they made the football world hold its breath every time they stepped on the pitch. Told through the eyes of a young boy who fell in love with the men in yellow, and the memories of those who were there to witness Brazil's most glorious failure, 1982 is the definitive account of the greatest team never to win a World Cup.

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Book SynopsisIf muscle growth seems nonexistent, but you don’t have time to spend more hours in the gym each day, don’t give up. There is a better way. Featuring a revolutionary approach to male physique transformation, Elite Physique: The New Science of Building a Better Body offers a fresh approach to body sculpting. Based on scientifically proven strategies for making workouts more effective, Elite Physique features over 100 exercises and 50 exercise videos for men seeking training programs designed to build muscle, burn fat, or target those problem areas that are slower to respond to training. Written by Dr. Chad Waterbury, a physical therapist who understands how bodies change with age, Elite Physique shows you how to make radical physical changes by manipulating sets, reps, and frequency and by deciding when and how to use advanced training methods. You’ll start by performing an honest physical assessment to establish a starting point and more accurately gauge your progress. As you move into exercises for the lower body and upper body, you'll find tips on altering exercises to alleviate stress on primary joints like the shoulders, elbows, wrists, lower back, hips, and knees. Video clips offer demonstrations of many of the exercises, highlighting proper technique and common mistakes. You’ll learn the finer points of sculpting the midsection and will be able to create programs to target a lagging body part, either as an add-on to full-body training or as a stand-alone high-frequency training plan. Waterbury also includes advice on how to make staple lifts such as squats, deadlifts, and presses more joint friendly for older, more physically battered lifters. He breaks down how training must change as you age—with a program for a 20-year-old looking different than one for a 50-year-old—to safely pursue your goal of a lean, muscular physique. Designed for men looking for the most effective approach to ignite their physique transformation, Elite Physique is a go-to resource.Note: A code for accessing the online video is included with all new print books.Trade Review“Dr. Chad Waterbury has created something truly remarkable here. Elite Physique is a complete guide to building muscle and losing fat, with the scientific rigor of a textbook and the conversational voice of a trusted coach. It’s accessible to lifters of all ages and levels. If you’re serious about improving your strength, physique, and performance, this is the book for you.”—Lou Schuler, Author of The New Rules of Lifting Table of ContentsPart I. Plan for MuscleChapter 1. Assess to ImpressChapter 2. A Man With a PlanChapter 3. Muscle RulesPart II. Muscle MethodologyChapter 4. Building Muscle Versus Burning FatChapter 5. Lower Body TrainingChapter 6. Core TrainingChapter 7. Upper Body TrainingPart III. Muscle ProgrammingChapter 8. Muscle-Building ProgramsChapter 9. Fat-Burning ProgramsChapter 10. Body Part–Specific ProgramsPart IV. Muscle MaintenanceChapter 11. Nutrition for Muscle Growth or Fat LossChapter 12. Strong and Lean for Life

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Book SynopsisThis guide contains 20 circular walks in Shropshire, covering the very best of the county's wide-ranging landscape, from high up on the Shropshire Hills down to glorious woodland and wildlife-rich mosses; through historical towns and villages and along meandering waterways. There are recommendations for spring, summer, autumn and winter walks - including the best places to see bluebells in spring or wildflowers in summer, where best to appreciate autumn colours, and the perfect views for those crisp and clear winter days. The routes range from 21/2 to 8 miles. SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS: SPRING A sea of bluebells in Sallow Coppice & Clun A riot of rhododendrons in Burwarton, on the eastern slopes of Brown Clee Hill Ellesmere: a springtime walk with the chance of seeing herons nesting on Moscow Island SUMMER Take in magnificent views from Ragleth Hill Titterstone Clee Hill: an Iron Age hillfort, a frozen-in-time village & one of the best views in England A must-do walk at Stiperstones when the heather is in full bloom AUTUMN Collecting sweet chestnuts on an atmospheric walk in Comer Woods Foraging for fungi & wildlife-spotting at Whixall Moss Blazing autumn colours on a walk among the 300-year-old beech trees of Lydham WINTER Cound: woodland, fields & a valley carpeted with snowdrops A waterside walk on the Severn Way, taking in wildfowl at Chelmarsh Reservoir Weston Rhyn: check out formidable Chirk Castle & cross the border into Wales WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT: SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE - 20 circular Shropshire walking routes varying in length & difficulty, covering the hidden gems, must-see landmarks & noted beauty spots that make this such a special county for walking A WALK FOR EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR - Walks chosen specifically for each season, with specific places that shine at certain times in the calendar ALL THE INFO YOU'LL NEED - All of these Shropshire walks include parking info & how to get there, recommended local pubs & cafes, points of interest along the way & other places to visit nearby EASY TO FOLLOW - Full colour maps & pictures throughout, with clear written instructions making it easy to find your wayTable of ContentsContents SPRING 1. Earl's Hill (5 miles) 2. Craven Arms (41/2 miles) 3. Ellesmere (8 miles) 4. Burwarton (21/2 or 51/2 miles) 5. Clun (6 miles) SUMMER 6 Whitchurch (5 miles) 7 Ragleth Hill (41/2 miles) 8 Merrington (51/2 miles) 9 Titterstone Clee (51/2 miles) 10 Stiperstones (51/2 miles) AUTUMN 11 Comer Wood (41/2 miles) 12 Whixall Moss (51/2 miles) 13 Lydham (7 miles) 14 Moreton Corbet (3, 31/2 or 8 miles) 15 Lilleshall Abbey (51/2 miles) WINTER 16 Hampton (51/2 miles) 17 Weston Rhyn (21/2, 31/2 or 6 miles) 18 Shrewsbury (41/2 miles) 19 Cound (31/2 miles) 20 Nesscliffe (5 miles)

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to 100 graded walks in the Engadine region of Switzerland. Exploring the beautiful scenery of the national park, Val Bregaglia and neighbouring valleys, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike. Day walks range from 4 to 16km (2–10 miles) and can be enjoyed in 1–9 hours. Two multi-day treks are also included: the Bregaglia Circuit (65km, 41 miles, 6–7 days) and a traverse of the Swiss National Park (46km, 29 miles, 3–4 days). Overview sketch maps are provided Detailed information on planning, mountain huts and public transport Easy access from St Moritz and Zernez Highlights include views from Tombal and Berghaus Diavolezza Table of ContentsMap key Overview map Preface Mountain safety Introduction Getting there Travel within Switzerland Accommodation Weather Languages spoken Notes for walkers Safety checklist Suggested equipment list Recommended maps Using the guide Grading of walks Information at a glance Val Bregaglia Route 1 Maloja - Lägh da Cavloc (Cavolocciosee) - Maloja Route 2 Maloja - Lägh da Cavloc - Passo del Muretto Route 3 Maloja - Capanna del Forno Route 4 Maloja - Pass Lunghin - Septimer Pass - Casaccia Route 5 Casaccia - Septimer Pass - Bivio Route 6 Casaccia - Septimer Pass - Forcellina Pass - Juf Route 7 Casaccia - Val Maroz - Val da Cam - Soglio Route 8 Casaccia - Val Maroz - Val da la Duana - 
Pass da la Duana - Soglio Route 9 Casaccia - Roticcio - Durbegia - Soglio Route 10 Casaccia - Barga - Val Furcela - Maroz Dent - Casaccia Route 11 Vicosoprano - Borgonovo - Stampa Route 12 Stampa - Coltura - Soglio Route 13 Soglio - Tombal Route 14 Soglio - Parlongh - Muntac - Coltura - Stampa Route 15 Promontogno - Val Bondasca - Capanna di Sciora Route 16 Promontogno - Capanna Sasc Furä Route 17 Capanna Sasc Furä - Colle Vial - Capanna di Sciora Route 18 Promontogno - Capanna Sasc Furä - Colle Vial - 
Capanna di Sciora - Promontogno Route 19 Capanna di Sciora - South Cacciabella Pass - 
Capanna da l'Albigna Route 20 Pranzaira - Capanna da l'Albigna Route 21 Vicosoprano - Capanna da l'Albigna Route 22 Capanna da l'Albigna - South Casnil Pass - Capanna del Forno Route 23 A Bregaglia Circuit Upper Engadine Upper Engadine - Lakes Region Route 24 Maloja - Isola - Sils Maria Route 25 A Circuit of the Silsersee (Lej da Segl) Route 26 Maloja - Piz de la Margna Route 27 Maloja - Piz Lunghin Route 28 Plaun da Lej - Grevasalvas - Blaunca - Maloja Route 29 Maloja (Cadlägh) - Splüga - Blaunca - Grevasalvas - 
Plaun da Lej Route 30 Plaun da Lej - Fuorcla Grevasalvas - La Veduta (Julier Pass) Route 31 Sils Maria - Val Fex - Plaun Vadret Route 32 Sils Maria - Curtins - Marmor#xe8; - Sils Maria Route 33 Sils Maria - Chast#xe8; - Sils Baselgia Route 34 Sils Maria - Crap da Sass - Silvaplana Route 35 Sils Maria (Furtschellas) - Lej da la Fuorcla - Hahnensee 
(Lej dals Chöds) - St Moritz-Bad Route 36 Surlej (Murt#xe8;l) - Fuorcla Surlej - Pontresina Route 37 Surlej (Murt#xe8;l) - Fuorcla Surlej - Coaz Hut Route 38 Silvaplana - Lej da la Tscheppa - Silvaplana Route 39 Silvaplana - Lej Marsch - Lej Nair - Silvaplana Route 40 St Moritz (Signal) - Alp Suvretta - Julier Pass road - 
Crevasalvas - Maloja Route 41 St Moritz (Signal) - Alp Suvretta - Pass Suvretta - 
Val Bever - Bever Route 42 St Moritz-Bad - Piz da l'Ova-Cotschna Upper Engadine - Val Bernina Route 43 Muottas Muragl - Lej Muragl - Punt Muragl Route 44 Muottas Muragl - Fuorcla Val Champagna - Samedan Route 45 Muottas Muragl - Fuorcla Muragl - Val Prüna - 
Val Chamuera - La Punt Route 46 Muottas Muragl - Unterer Schafberg - Pontresina Route 47 Muottas Muragl - Chamanna Segantini - Alp Languard - 
Pontresina Route 48 Pontresina - Hotel Roseggletscher Route 49 Pontresina - Hotel Roseggletscher - Fuorcla Surlej Route 50 Pontresina - Tschierva Hut (Chamanna da Tschierva) Route 51 Pontresina (1805) - Lej da Vadret Route 52 Pontresina - Coaz Hut (Chamanna Coaz) Route 53 Pontresina - Alp Ota - Coaz Hut Route 54 Coaz Hut - Lej da Vadret - Pontresina Route 55 Pontresina - Piz Languard Route 56 Pontresina - Crasta Languard - Fuorcla Pischa - 
Val da Fain - Bernina Suot Route 57 Pontresina (Alp Languard) - Chamanna Paradis Route 58 Pontresina - Morteratsch - Boval Hut (Chamanna da Boval) Route 59 Bernina Suot - Berghaus Diavolezza Route 60 Berghaus Diavolezza - Munt Pers Route 61 Berghaus Diavolezza - Boval Hut (Chamanna da Boval) - Morteratsch Upper Engadine - Northern Region Route 62 Bever - Val Bever - Jenatsch Hut (Chamanna Jenatsch) Route 63 Bever - Val Bever - Fuorcla Crap Alv - Albula Pass - La Punt Route 64 La Punt - Albula Pass - Bergün Route 65 La Punt - Val Chamuera - Serlas Route 66 La Punt - Zuoz - Chapella - Cinuos-chel Route 67 Madulain - Es-cha Hut (Chamanna d'Es-cha) - Madulain Route 68 Zuoz - Chamues-ch - Punt Muragl Route 69 S-chanf - Varusch Hut (Chamanna dal Parc Varusch) Route 70 S-chanf (Prasüras) - Alp Chaschauna - Pass Chaschauna Route 71 Cinuos-chel - Susauna - Alp Funtauna Route 72 Cinuous-chel - Alp Funtauna - Lai da Ravais-ch-Suot Route 73 Cinuos-chel - Alp Funtauna - Kesch Hut 
(Chamanna digl Kesch) Lower Engadine Lower Engadine - The National Park Route 74 Varusch Hut (Chamanna dal Parc Varusch) - Alp Trupchun Route 75 Varusch Hut - Fuorcla Val Sassa - Blockhaus Cluozza Route 76 Zernez - Blockhaus Cluozza (Chamanna Cluozza) Route 77 Vallun Chafuol - Murter - Blockhaus Cluozza 
(Chamanna Cluozza) Route 78 Blockhaus Cluozza (Chamanna Cluozza) - Piz Quattervals Route 79 Blockhaus Cluozza (Chamanna Cluozza) - Murter - 
Punt Periv - Hotel Il Fuorn Route 80 Ova Spin (Parkplatz no:1) - Alp Grimmels - Ova Spin Route 81 Ova Spin (Parkplatz no:1) - Champlönch - Il Fuorn Route 82 Il Fuorn - Fuorcla Val dal Botsch - Sur il Foss - S-charl Route 83 S-charl (Ming#xe8;rbrücke) - Val Ming#xe8;r - Sur il Foss Route 84 A Traverse of the National Park Route 85 Lavin - Lai da la Mezza Glüna - Fuorcletta da Barcli - Zernez Lower Engadine - Northeastern Region Route 86 Zernez - Carolina - Cinuos-chel Route 87 Zernez - Susch - Lavin Route 88 Zernez - Fuorcla Stragliavita - Alp Sampuoir - Ardez Station Route 89 Lavin - Linard Hut (Chamanna dal Linard) Route 90 Lavin - Chamanna Marangun Route 91 Guarda - Tuoi Hut (Chamanna Tuoi) Route 92 Guarda - Alp Sura - Lai Blau - Guarda Route 93 Guarda - Tuoi Hut - Furcletta - Ardez Route 94 Ardez - Alp Valmala - Ardez Route 95 Ardez - Chamanna Cler Route 96 San Jon - Lischana Hut (Chamanna Lischana) Route 97 S-charl - Alp Sesvenna Route 98 S-charl - Fuorcla Sesvenna - Sesvenna Hut Route 99 S-charl - Alp Astras Route 100 S-charl - Fuorcla Funtana da S-charl - Pt 2535m - Ofenpass Appendix A Useful addresses Appendix B Bibliography Appendix C Glossary Appendix D Route index

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Book SynopsisThe complete, official history of the England football team as you've never seen it before! England: The Official History is a fascinating account of the world's oldest and most iconic national football team.• Includes England's fantastic performance at EURO 2020. • A great gift for any England fan. • Features more than 250 exceptional photographs of England icons past and present including Alf Ramsey, Bobby Charlton, Gary Lineker, Hope Powell, David Beckham, Steph Houghton and Harry Kane. • The complete story of the England men's and women's teams – from 1872 right up to the present day. • Written by award-winning journalist and author Daniel Storey in association with the FA and filled with incredible stories spanning 150 years of England football.The book charts the highs (and lows) of the England national teams and the men and women who've worn the Three Lions with pride. Each chapter delves into a specific era, covering key figures, famous and infamous matches, and the evolution of football over the course of more than a century and a half.This is the definitive visual history of English Football.Table of ContentsForeword • The dawn of a team (1870s-1890s) • Olympic success (1900s-1910s) • Intra-war years (1920s-1930s) • The full-time era (1940s) • Chastening defeats (1950s) • The march to greatness (1960s) • World Cup 1966 • The fallow years (1970s) • The re-rise of the women's game (1970s) • So near and yet so far (1982-1990) • The impossible job (1990-1994) • Reagan's time (1980s) • Golden generations (1996-2006) • Unfulfilled potential (2006-2016) • Hope springs eternal (1998-2013) • A brighter future (2016-2020) • Appendix: Lions & Lionesses. Plus features on key England figures including Alf Ramsey, Bobby Moore, Hope Powell, David Beckham, Wayne Rooney and more.

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLERMeet Rosemary, 86, and Kate, 26: dreamers, campaigners, outdoor swimmers...Rosemary has lived in Brixton all her life, but everything she knows is changing. Only the local lido, where she swims every day, remains a constant reminder of the past and her beloved husband George. Kate has just moved and feels adrift in a city that is too big for her. She''s on the bottom rung of her career as a local journalist, and is determined to make something of it. So when the lido is threatened with closure, Kate knows this story could be her chance to shine. But for Rosemary, it could be the end of everything. Together they are determined to make a stand, and to prove that the pool is more than just a place to swim - it is the heart of the community. ''Feel-good and uplifting, this charming novel is full of heart'' LUCY DIAMONDTrade ReviewThis lovely book is about the power of friendship and community.. Heartwarming and uplifting, The Lido is set to make quite a splash. * SUN ON SUNDAY *This summer's poolside must-read... a timeless tale of friendship, love and chilly swims. It may be about freezing-cold water but it will give you a warm glow. -- Andreina Cordani * DAILY MIRROR *A standout hymn to female friendship and the power of collective action * Stylist *Brimming with charm and compassion... It's tender, thoughtful and above all a feelgood celebration of community and life-changing friendship. -- Garry Bushell * DAILY EXPRESS *A beautifully written testament to unlikely friendship, the galvanising pursuit of common goals and lifelong passions which link individuals with their community * DAILY MAIL *A novel of friendship, love and the importance of community - this is an absolute pleasure * WOMAN AND HOME *A testament to kindness and friendship * RADIO TIMES *a joyful celebration of community and friendship * THE OBSERVER *The next Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine * THE INDEPENDENT *a timeless tale of friendship, love and chilly swims * SUNDAY EXPRESS *What will win you over is the story of two women and the strength of their friendship * GRAZIA *Switching mainly between Rosemary and Kate's viewpoints, we quickly come to see that Rosemary is just as lonely as her new friend, steeped in a lifetime's memories of swimming in the lido * SUNDAY TIMES *Uplifting.. the pool is not just a place to swim - it's the heart of the community * BELLA *a feel-good novel about friendship and belonging * SUNDAY EXPRESS *A joyous and uplifting debut - a testament to kindness and friendship * SARAH WINMAN, author of When God Was a Rabbit and Tin Man *This is a wonderful story of friendship and believing in yourself * PRIMA *Feelgood and uplifting, this charming novel is full of heart * Lucy Diamond *Did I #lovethelido? So much my heart broke a little turning the last page. A stunning debut -- Clare MackintoshThis debut is set to be one of the biggest of the year * GRAZIA *A bright, uplifting tale of friendship and community resilience * IRISH INDEPENDENT *Brimming with charm and compassion * DAILY EXPRESS *A lavish depiction of an unlikely friendship, a London community and life-long love, all charmingly told in rich, yet gentle prose * CATHERINE ISAAC, author of You, Me, Everything *A beautiful book. Sweet and heartwarming but also wise with a strong message about the importance of community and friendship. It reminded me of a Richard Curtis film, life-affirming, romantic and impossible to resist. * Francesca Jakobi, author of Bitter *Heart-warming * GOOD HOUSEKEEPING *Such a kind and lovely novel, The Lido has a heart that shines from every page * AJ Pearce, author of Dear Mrs Bird *This is a tale of loneliness, belonging and reconnecting with the world and people around us * Bath Magazine *A joyous and uplifting debut - a testament to kindness and friendship * SARAH WINMAN, author of When God Was a Rabbit and Tin Man *The next Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine * Independent *This debut is set to be one of the biggest of the year * Grazia *Brimming with charm and compassion * Daily Express *

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Book Synopsis Many scientific sport assessment resources are difficult to understand, can be time consuming to implement, and provide data that are difficult to analyze. Assessments for Sport and Athletic Performance effectively solves those problems in this practical, user-friendly guide to performance-based evaluation. A perfect resource for coaches and fitness professionals, Assessments for Sport and Athletic Performance is a streamlined guide through the process of identifying appropriate tests for individuals or teams, making use of common low-cost equipment to administer the tests, interpreting data, adjusting training programs based on the results, and continually monitoring training. For each assessment, this text walks you through a step-by-step process and includes a script of directions to give the athlete or client being tested to ensure the tests are performed correctly. You’ll find a variety of protocols that do not require complicated equipment and can be conveniently conducted in your normal training environment. You’ll be able to assess your athletes or clients in the following areas: • Anthropometrics and body composition • Flexibility and balance • Agility and sprinting • Power • Muscular strength and endurance • Cardiorespiratory fitness In addition, each assessment is accompanied by normative data to set baseline evaluations and to monitor progress over time. As a refreshing break from the typical complex tables, the normative data are displayed in modern, simplified figures that make it easy to quickly evaluate test results. Assessments for Sport and Athletic Performance takes the guesswork out of determining which tests to administer and what equipment is needed. It will equip you with the tools needed to help your athletes and clients achieve even greater success. Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam. Table of ContentsPart I. Basics of Assessment Chapter 1. Assessment 101: Who, Why, and How? Chapter 2. Assessment 201: What Equipment? Chapter 3. Assessment 301: Which Tests? Part II. Assessment ProtocolsChapter 4. Anthropometrics and Body Composition Chapter 5. Flexibility and Balance Chapter 6. Agility and Sprinting Chapter 7. Power Chapter 8. Muscular Strength and Endurance Chapter 9. Cardiorespiratory Fitness Chapter 10. Monitoring Training

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Book SynopsisA guidebook to day walks and treks on La Palma. Exploring the beautiful scenery of this Canary Island, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike.The 34 day walks range from 6 to 32km (4–20 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2–10 hours. The GR131 trek crosses all seven of the Canary Islands, and the La Palma section is described in 3 stages covering 68km (42 miles). The GR130, a circular long-distance walk around La Palma, is also included, covering 167km (104 miles) over 8 stages. 1:50,000 maps included for each walk Detailed information on planning, facilities and public transport Highlights include Caldera de Taburiente national park Part of a 5-volume Cicerone series on the whole of the Canary Islands Table of ContentsMap key Overview maps Introduction Location Geology Wildlife National parks The Fortunate Isles Getting there When to go Accommodation Health and safety Food and drink Language Money Communications Walking on La Palma Getting there Getting around What to take Waymarking and access Maps Food and drink Tourist information offices Emergencies Using this guide The Walks 1 Santa Cruz and Lomo de las Nieves 2 Fuentes de Las Breñas 3 Buenavista and Pico de las Ovejas 4 Santa Cruz and Montaña de Tagoja 5 Pico de la Nieve to Santa Cruz 6 Santa Cruz to Puerto de Tazacorte 7 El Paso to Refugio del Pilar 8 Refugio del Pilar to Santa Cruz 9 Refugio del Pilar to Playa del Hoyo 10 Refugio del Pilar to Playa del Hoyo or La Salemera 11 Refugio del Pilar and Pico Nambroque 12 Jedey to Tigalate 13 San Nicol#xe1;s and Coladas de San Juan 14 Llanos del Jable and Coladas de San Juan Caldera de Taburiente 15 Pico Bejenado 16 La Cumbrecita to La Cancelita and Los Llanos 17 Barranco de las Angustias and Caldera de Taburiente 18 La Cumbrecita to Caldera de Taburiente 19 Caldera de Taburiente and Hoya Verde 20 Tijarafe and Porís de Candelaria 21 Tinizara to Piedras Altas and Tijarafe 22 La Traviesa: El Time to Briesta 23 La Traviesa: Briesta to Barlovento 24 La Zarza and Don Pedro 25 Roque del Faro to Garafía 26 Roque del Faro and Franceses 27 Roque del Faro to Roque de los Muchachos 28 Roque de los Muchachos to Puntagorda or Tijarafe 29 Pico de la Cruz to Barlovento 30 Pico de la Cruz to Los Sauces or Barlovento 31 Los Sauces and Los Tilos 32 Fuente de Ol#xe9;n to Las Lomadas 33 Fuente Vizcaína to La Galga 34 Pico de la Nieve to Puntallana or Tenagua 35 GR 130: Santa Cruz de La Palma to Mazo 36 GR 130: Mazo to Fuencaliente 37 GR 130: Fuencaliente to Los Llanos 38 GR 130: Los Llanos to Puntagorda 39 GR 130: Puntagorda to Garafía 40 GR 130: Garafía to Franceses 41 GR 130: Franceses to Los Sauces 42 GR 130: Los Sauces to Santa Cruz de La Palma 43 GR 131: Puerto de Tazacorte to Roque de los Muchachos 44 GR 131: Roque de los Muchachos to Refugio del Pilar 45 GR 131: Refugio del Pilar to Faro de Fuencaliente Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Topographical glossary Appendix C Useful contacts

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Book SynopsisMyth-busting book that explores what really happened first across the eventful history of motoring

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Book SynopsisThe Speyside Way runs for 85 miles (136 km) from the fishing port of Buckie to Newtonmore in the Cairngorms National Park, with an optional 16-mile spur to Tomintoul via Glenlivet. Following the lovely valley of the River Spey, you walk through countryside rich in malt whisky and wildlife, along riverside paths, railway trackbed and forest and moorland tracks. This fully revised edition of the essential trail guide is based on several field trips in 2021 to research the newly extended route. It has custom mapping at 1:42,500 and plans of villages and towns along the Way. The book contains all you need to plan and enjoy your holiday: detailed mapping of the whole route; the Way step-by-step, with summaries of distance, terrain and refreshment stops; habitats and wildlife, including ospreys, dolphins and wildcats; explanation of whisky-making and distilleries; planning information for travel by car, train, bus or plane; printed on rainproof paper throughout.Trade Review"This new Rucksack Readers guide to the Speyside Way is innovative, entertaining and practical, and makes a strong case for picking up your pack and taking to the Strathspey byways for a few days." Cameron McNeish

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Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2022A SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE TIMES AND THE GUARDIANThe remarkable untold story of the mercurial cycling prodigy Frank Vandenbroucke, written by William Hill award-winning author Andy McGrath.They called him God. For his grace on a bicycle, for his divine talent, for his heavenly looks. Frank Vandenbroucke had it all, and in the late Nineties he raced with dazzling speed and lived even faster.The Belgian won several of cycling''s most illustrious races, including Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Paris-Nice and Ghent-Wevelgem. He was a mix of poise and panache who enthralled a generation of cycling fans. Off the bike, he only had one enemy - himself. Vandenbroucke dabbled in nocturnal party sessions mixing sleeping pills and alcohol and regularly fell out with team managers. By 1999 his team had suspended him and this proved to be the start of a long, eventful fall from grace. Depression, a Trade ReviewHow doping killed cycling's 'golden boy'. A shocking, clear-sighted and sympathetic account of a talent destroyed by drugs. -- Melanie Reid * The Times *'With his talent, Frank is the Johan Cruyff of cycling. He could win anything.' * Eddy Merckx *A stunning biography of this troubled individual. 320 pages of brilliance. * Washing Machine Post *Superb. A riveting, warts-an-all dive into a complex, deeply flawed rider and man during professional cycling's lowest ebb. * Cycling Plus *The fact that we know the tragically opaque ending of this story from the start is what lends such a devastating quality to McGrath's careful biography. Soberly told and with a clear affection for its wayward subject, McGrath's account explores the narcotically corrupting power of sport itself. -- Jonathan Liew * Guardian *

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Book SynopsisThe inspirational story of respected football talent scout, Rui Marques. Instead of continuing on the rather dull career path of an economist, Rui transformed his destiny by winning major Fantasy Football competitions in two different countries, and carving his own unique path into the real world of football. From early childhood Rui developed a great passion for football, yet only years later came to recognise his gift of being able to spot raw sporting talent. After completing an economics degree, Rui entered a Daily Mirror Fantasy Football competition - and won the first prize of GBP75,000. This was followed with another Fantasy first place in Germany, scooping Bild's EURO100,000 prize. As a result he earned his first scouting job at a Portuguese club, but after only two seasons became European scout at Sporting Kansas City, helping his team to win trophies before taking on a challenging new role as European scout with Polish champions Legia Warsaw. The Unknown Champion is the ultimate proof that if we follow our dreams, they can come true.

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Book SynopsisThese forty walks in England's glorious Lake District will take you to a range of lakes, peaks, rivers, tarns and waterfalls and introduce you to the haunts of many of the writers and poets who have loved and celebrated the area and made it such a strong cultural as well as natural attraction. Each walk has its own distinctive mood and character and is easily accomplished in an afternoon or in a long summer evening. None of them scale the highest mountains but they will take you to many lakeshores and several of the lower peaks, which regardless of their height, provide immense views and the satisfaction of reaching a summit.

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Book SynopsisTHE #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER'Gareth Southgate's secret weapon' - Guardian'A copy of Eastwood's new book, Belonging, was given to every England player when they reported for duty at the European Championships' - TelegraphIn BELONGING Owen Eastwood reveals, for the first time, the ethos that has made him one of the most in-demand Performance Coaches in the world. Drawing on his own Maori ancestry, Owen weaves together insights from homo sapiens' evolutionary story and our collective wisdom. He shines a light on where these powerful ideas are applied around the world in high-performing settings encompassing sport, business, the arts and military.Whakapapa is a Maori idea which embodies our universal human need to belong. It represents a powerful spiritual belief - that each of us is part of an unbroken and unbreakable chain of people who share a sacred identity. Owen places this concept at the core of his methods to maximise a team's performance.Aspects of Owen's unique approach include: finding your identity story; defining a shared purpose; visioning future success; sharing ownership with others; understanding the 'silent dance' that plays out in groups; setting the conditions to unleash talent; and converting our diversity into a competitive advantage.Whakapapa. You belong here.'How Maori belief is driving the England team to seize the moment' - Sunday Telegraph'Belonging is a must-read for anyone interested in building a long term high-performing team' - Stuart Lancaster'One of the wisest books about winning you'll ever read... Powerful lessons beautifully expressed' - James Kerr'Owen's work and outlook really resonate with me. His philosophy has real depth and value. [It's] so of the moment - at just the right time, at just the right place, with just the right message' - Simon Mundie'Belonging reminds of us of who we really are and what is most important' Kieran ReadTrade ReviewGareth Southgate's secret weapon * Guardian *A copy of Eastwood's new book, Belonging, was given to every England player when they reported for duty at the European Championships * Telegraph *How Maori belief is driving the England team to seize the moment * Sunday Telegraph *Belonging is a must-read for anyone interested in building a long term high-performing team * Stuart Lancaster *One of the wisest books about winning you'll ever read... Powerful lessons beautifully expressed * James Kerr *Owen's work and outlook really resonate with me. His philosophy has real depth and value. [It's] so of the moment - at just the right time, at just the right place, with just the right message * Simon Mundie *

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Book Synopsis'Anyone who has ever tried to do something well, anyone who has ever made personal sacrifices for an art or an idea, will have no trouble understanding what it is about' Paul Auster - The star of MAN ON WIRE offers a meditation on the ecstasy of conquering our fears and reaching for the starsTrade ReviewThis is a book of instructions to those who will dare one day the impossible. It shows the art to fill and illuminate the Void, a void between two towers, two edges of a ravine, or two planets, or the space between heart and mind. A wire connects what would have been separated in loneliness forever. I salute you, Philippe, the Fragile Man of the Wire, the Emperor of the air. I bow my head in reverence -- WERNER HERZOGPetit meditates on his calling, his prose aphoristic, gem-like. The book is about what he does, but it's also about what we all do, if there's anything we're obsessed with, or passionate about. He outlines a whole approach to life, and his vision is pure, primitive and poetic . . . The lessons are simple, universal. Be committed. Feel alive. Give everything * INDEPENDENT *Fascinating. You will learn about the man, his work, his passion, his tenacity and lucidity -- MARCEL MARCEAUPhilippe Petit is an artist whose theatre is the sky -- ROBIN WILLIAMSA remarkable book . . . the high wire is an art of solitude, a way of coming to grips with one's life in the darkest, most secret corner of the self. When read carefully, the book is transformed into the story of a quest, an exemplary tale of one man's search for perfection. As such, it has more to do with the inner life than the high wire . . . anyone who has ever tried to do something well, anyone who has ever made personal sacrifices for an art or an idea, will have no trouble understanding what it is about -- PAUL AUSTER, from the IntroductionWhat sets Philippe in a class all his own is his restless quest to conquer the greatest physical heights, achieving a precise balance of chaos and creativity. He is an inspiration -- MIKHAIL BARYSHNIKOV

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Book SynopsisA bestseller in both the UK and the USA on its first publication, this book was the first fully authorised life of world's greatest living footballer. With exclusive access to Pelé, award-winning sports writer Harry Harris charts his meteoric rise from humble beginnings in Brazil to his first international at the age of sixteen. Superb athleticism, speed of thought and execution, and astonishing ball control helped him become the only player to have appeared in three World Cup-winning sides, and to have scored more than 1,200 goals in his senior career, a feat that is now unlikely ever to be equalled, let alone surpassed.Pelé remains the best footballer of all time, despite the extraordinary exploits of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Neymar, and legends such as Diego Maradona and Johan Cruyff. Now revised and updated to bring the story completely up to date, this is a tribute to a world-class sporting hero, a great sportsman and, to this day, an inspiration to millions.

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Book SynopsisOffa's Dyke Path (Gogledd Llwybr Clawdd Offa) is the 177-mile National Trail following the ancient earthwork that criss-crosses the border country of modern England and Wales, from the Severn Estuary to the seaside resort of Prestatyn on the Irish Sea. This is the complete, official guide for the long-distance walker or the weekend stroller. All you need is this one book. It contains: the route split into convenient sections Ordnance Survery mapping for the entire route comprehensive, up-to-date information on public transport, accommodation and places of interest background information on everything from archaeology to wildlife lavishly illustrated with colour photography throughout Table of ContentsHow to use this guide Key maps Distance checklist Other trails linking with Offa’s Dyke Path Part One: Introduction A frontier zone • What is Offa’s Dyke? • Landscape and geology • Origins and management of the Path • Pleasures on the way • Wildlife • Planning your walk • Waymarking • General information • Offa’s Dyke Path Passport Part Two: Offa’s Dyke Path 1 Sedbury Cliffs to Monmouth 2 Monmouth to Pandy 3 Pandy to Hay-on-Wye 4 Hay-on-Wye to Kington 5 Kington to Knighton 6 Knighton to Brompton Crossroads 7 Brompton Crossroads to Buttington Bridge 8 Buttington Bridge to Llanymynech 9 Llanymynech to Chirk Mill 10 Chirk Mill to Llandegla 11 Llandegla to Bodfari 12 Bodfari to Prestatyn Part Three: Useful Information Contact details • Transport • Accommodation • Tourist information • Walking holiday providers • Other useful contacts • Further reading • Ordnance Survey maps covering Offa’s Dyke Path • Glossary of Welsh place names

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Book SynopsisOn May 30, 1958, thousands of racing fans poured into the infield at dawn to claim the best seats of the Indianapolis 500, unaware that they were going to witness one of the most notorious wrecks in racing history. Seconds after the green flag, a game of chicken spiraled out of control into a fiery 16-car pile-up that claimed the life of 29-year-old Indiana native and rising star Pat O'Connor. The other drivers escaped death, but the tragic 1958 Indy 500 seemed to leave its mark on them: the surviving drivers were hounded by accidents and terrible crashes, and most would die at tracks around the country. But the tragedy also prompted new regulations and safety precautions like roll bars that would ultimately save hundreds of lives. In The Curse of Indy 500: 1958's Tragic Legacy, veteran sportswriter Stan Sutton profiles the ill-fated race and the careers of the drivers involved, highlighting their lives in the dangerous world of auto racing.Trade Review"In all, the book offers an exciting story of the 1958 Indy 500 and a thought-provoking discussion of its aftermath." * Daily Journal *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments1. A Convoluted Account of the Crash2. A Race-Day Shootout3. May was Busting Out All Over4. O'Connor's Eternal Home5. The City of Railroads6. Deadly Summer of '587. Safety Wasn't First8. Daytona Enters the Picture9. No Average Day at the Teach10. Champion of the Dirt11. How Fast is Too Fast12. O'Connor Victim of Jinx13. Jerry Unser Unlucky Trend Setter14. The Good and Bad of Ed Elisian15. Journeymen Drivers Also Victimized16. Death Common at Langhorne17. The Short Career of Bobby Ball18. Speedway Claims Bettenhausen19. Tony's Legacy Continues20. Check Out Those Helmets21. Keller in Vukovich Crash22. Thomson Known for Bravery23. Among All Else, Foyt is Survivor24. Sachs Almost Won in '6125. The Little Car that Could26. Everyone Loved the Novi27. Innocent Victims28. Sport Loses Two Good Men29. He Was a Wonderful Gentleman30. Fire and Fear are Synonymous31. Just Get Over It32. Danger Highest on Short Tracks33. '58 Drivers Can't Escape Fate34. Dodge Loses in Photo Finish35. Phrase Almost Prophetic36. Later that Night he was Gone37. Jud Larson, A Breed Apart38. A New Rival for Indy39. Ward's Time Finally Arrives40. Dick is Jim and Jim is Dick41. Ward Walks Away42. Major Celebrities Missed Race43. Dick, the Other Rathmann44. Hollywood Comes to Indy45. Fans Fall to Their Death46. Goldsmith was Multi-dimensional47. The Lady Lost her Life48. Indy Among Top 10 Dangerous Tracks49. The Former Winner's Last Race50. Death Wasn't Only Bad Result51. Most Great Indy Drivers Survived52. Mario Survives Spectacular Flip53. The Most Deadly Sport?54. The Trials of Cal Niday55. Weyant the Oldest Survivor56. Stewart Pushes for Safety57. He was Still Alive58. Lower Leg Injuries were Prevalent59. Flying Starts Can Be Frightening60. Getting Out While Getting's Good61. Major Survivable Crashes62. No Chance of Survival63. Bill Cheesbourg, One of a Kind64. Sutton Retired After Seeing Kenyon Wreck65. Turner Did a Turnover66. Boyd Saw A Lot of Action67. Speed and Safety May Not Mix

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