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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

A route and planning guide for anyone organising a trekking holiday in Nepal including The Great Himalaya Trail

'This book is AMAZING!' - MALCOLM GLADWELL 'If you want to gain insight into the mind of great athletes, adventurers, and peak performers then prepare to be enthralled by Alex Hutchinson's Endure.' - BEAR GRYLLS

Covering everything from safety in the boat to shop repairs, this book thoroughly explains the whys and shortcuts learned from the author's experience in the shop and on the water. It includes full-sized plans for 8 well-proven canoe designs, most of which are the author's own adaptations.

The remarkable true story of a lone genius whose quest to unlock the science behind the perfect swing changed golf forever In 1939, Homer Kelley played golf for the first time and scored 116. Frustrated, he did not play again for six months; when he did he carded a 77. Determined to understand why he was able to shave nearly 40 strokes off his score, Kelley spent three decades of trial and error to unlock the answer and to recapture that one wonderful day when golf was easy and enjoyable. In 1969, Kelley self- published his findings in The Golfing Machine: The Computer Age Approach to Golfing Perfection. The bestselling instruction books of the day required golfers to conform their swings to the author's ideals, but Homer Kelley configured swings to fit every golfer. He found an enthusiastic disciple in a Seattle teaching pro named Ben Doyle, who in turn found an eager student in 13-year-old prodigy Bobby Clampett. Clampett's initial success in amateur golf shined a bright spotlight on Homer Kelley and The Golfing Machine, but when the young star suffered a painfully public collapse and faltered as a pro, critics were quick to blast Kelley and his complex and controversial ideas. With exclusive access to Homer Kelley's archives, author Scott Gummer paints a fascinating picture of the man behind the machine, the ultimate outsider who changed the game once and for all of us.

Outlines where to go and when to go and demystifies the entire European coastline. This title deals with pollution, erosion, access and hazards, and also illuminates the surf scene including history, surf media, contests and localism.

With a foreword from Jurgen Klopp."I said when he was appointed, 'fasten your seatbelts and get ready for take-off,' and I wasn't wrong. He took us on some journey" Sir Kenny DalglishOn 9 October 2015 swathes of Liverpool FC supporters gathered outside the Shankly Gates to listen to Jurgen Klopp's first press conference, where he confidently predicted a change in the team's fortunes after years of underperformance. Across the next nine years Jurgen would go on to revolutionise the club, creating a team of mentality monsters who would consistently deliver on his promises.In this revealing book, LFC turn to the players, club heroes and competitors who worked most closely with Jurgen to describe some of the most pivotal and memorable moments of his tenure. Mike Gordon explains what made Jurgen the perfect fit for LFC; James Milner describes how he set about transforming the club; Mo Salah and Virgil van Dijk outline how he convinced them to sign for him; Jordan Henderson reveals what he said in his team talk to inspire their legendary UEFA Champions League comeback against Barcelona in 2019; Sir Kenny Dalglish recalls the momentous 2019-2020 Premiere League season and how Jurgen ended the 30-year wait. Every story places readers at the heart of Jurgen Klopp's incredible LFC journey, and outlines the qualities that have enabled him to become one of the club's most revered and successful managers.Accompanied with stunning photographs from Liverpool FC's archive, this celebration describes the indelible mark that Jurgen Klopp has left and relates countless memories that LFC fans will cherish for years to come."The boss improved everything during his time here, everybody loved him, and he's been a great manager, that's plain to see. It's been incredible to play for him" Mo Salah"The greatest gift Jurgen gave to Liverpool was belief" Jordan Henderson"Rather than buy a team of superstars, Klopp built a team of superstars. He re-established Liverpool as one of the biggest and best clubs in Europe" Jamie Carragher"Jurgen's team helped us to arrive at our limits. This is the truth. They have been our biggest rival, our biggest opponent by far" Pep Guardiola

Through his never-before-seen diaries - a twenty-five-year passion project - Alan Rickman invites readers backstage and into his life. He takes us behind the scenes on films and plays ranging from Sense & Sensibility, the Harry Potter series, Private Lives and many more. Detailing the extraordinary and the ordinary, he writes in a way that is anecdotal, indiscreet, witty, gossipy and utterly candid.

Now in a gorgeous special-edition hardback: with an extra never-before-in-print mini-comic THE DREAM, beautiful endpapers and an exquisite foiled cover, this is an unmissable edition. Heartstopper is the bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel series about life, love, and everything that happens in between. *Also an acclaimed live-action Netflix series!*'Absolutely delightful. Sweet, romantic, kind. Beautifully paced. I loved this book.' RAINBOW ROWELL, author of Carry OnBoy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. Charlie and Nick are at the same school, but they've never met ... until one day when they're made to sit together. They quickly become friends, and soon Charlie is falling hard for Nick, even though he doesn't think he has a chance.But love works in surprising ways, and Nick is more interested in Charlie than either of them realised.By Alice Oseman, winner of the YA Book Prize, Heartstopper is about love, friendship, loyalty and mental illness. It encompasses all the small moments of Nick and Charlie's lives that together make up something larger, which speaks to all of us.'The queer graphic novel we wished we had at high school.' Gay TimesThis special-edition hardback contains an extra never-before-in-print mini-comic, THE DREAM, in black and white; beautiful endpapers and an exquisite foiled cover. Collect all four Heartstopper hardbacks! Volume 1 includes extra black-and-white mini-comic THE DREAMVolume 2 includes extra black-and-white mini-comic FLOWER SHOPVolume 3 includes extra black-and-white mini-comic THE HAIR CUTVolume 4 includes extra black-and-white mini-comic A VERY SPECIAL DAYHeartstopper Volume 1 was Children's #2 bestseller in the TCM chart on 15 August 2023