Books published by John Blake Publishing Ltd

'The figure looking back at me was little more than a skeleton with just a thin layer of tissue paper for skin, drawn over the stick-like bones. I stood staring for a good couple of minutes, considering what I'd become. And my verdict? Brilliant, I thought. It's been worth every moment of all that hard work.'

'WE'RE NOT JUST HERE TO TAKE PART - WE'RE HERE TO TAKE OVER' Conor McGregor is the biggest star in the fight game.

A fascinating insight into the true story behind Birmingham's most notorious gang, The Peaky Blinders.

Double Speedway World Champion and former captain of the Great British speedway team, Tai Woffinden is one of the sport's biggest stars.

The autobiography of Deep Purple's lead singer. An entertaining read for any rock fan, as Ian describes the rock 'n' roll lifestyle disarming detail while never taking himself too seriously.

In an intimate and eye-opening story, roundly praised as the best available insight on Queen, Peter Hince recounts twelve years on the road with Freddie Mercury, Brian May and co. This truly is the definitive book on the 20th century's most iconic rock band.

Russo looks back on a life of associating with the mafia both in real life and on the big screen, in the US and in Italy, telling the stories of his connections to famous real life figures such as Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe along the way.

Meet Romelu Lukaku: ultimate football hero!

Dave Grohl: Times Like His is the fully updated edition of the bestselling biography on one of modern rock's most influential figures, drawing on interviews with key figures in the Grohl story to create an intimate, insightful portrait of the man himself.

From the Playground to the Pitch, meet Bruno Fernandes - Ultimate Football Hero.

From the Playground to the Pitch, meet Lewandowski - Ultimate Football Hero.

Meet Alisson Becker - Ultimate Football Hero!

Meet N'Golo Kante - Ultimate Football Hero!

Meet Virgil van Dijk: ultimate football hero!

The incredible true story of how of one British soldier escaped a prisoner war camp 200 times to see the girl he loved.

A Book of Dreams, the inspiration behind Kate Bush's 1985 hit song 'Cloudbusting', and widely regarded as a classic of writing about childhood, is at last available in paperback again.

England manager Gareth Southgate's decision to appoint Kane, still just twenty-three years old, as the team captain in 2017 could have been seen as premature, bringing with it pressure that could damage a young player's career. However, he knew that Kane, a modest, humble and inspiring figure was up to the task.Having lost faith in the national team, English fans weren't sure the players would even make it out of their group. No one could have predicted that this young and relatively inexperienced side would achieve their best result since 1990, or that their captain would win the tournament's Golden Boot with six goals. Perhaps most importantly for the team and their manager, they brought the country together to make for an unforgettable summer.While their eventual semi-final loss to Croatia came as a stinging disappointment, this is just the start for the team and their skipper, one of our most exciting players for a generation and a truly world-class English star.In this in-depth biography, bestselling sports writer Frank Worrall traces Kane's journey from an ordinary childhood in north London, growing up just a few miles from White Hart Lane, to the most remarkable tournament of his career.

The author of "The Great Cholesterol Con" argues against taking statins and contends that high cholesterol does not cause heart disease. This is extended to suggest the only beneficiary of statins is the pharmaceutical industry.

Messi (Ultimate Football Heroes - the No. 1 football series) is an exhilarating book written by the talented author, Matt. Published in 2017 by John Blake Publishing Ltd, this book dives into the genre of sports literature, specifically football. The book tells the tale of Messi, one of the greatest football heroes of our time. It gives readers an insight into his life, his struggles, and his journey to becoming an ultimate football hero. This book is a must-read for all football fans and those who appreciate a good success story. Published by John Blake Publishing Ltd, this book is a testament to their commitment to delivering quality sports literature. The book is written in English, making it accessible to a wide range of readers.

There is a man blazing a trail across the silver screen, delivering performances of such blistering intensity that he has united critics and casual moviegoers alike. That man is Tom Hardy, and Living Life to the Max traces his rise to the top.

The autobiography of the world's greatest drummer.

Charlie Bronson has spent decades in solitary confinement, and yet has stayed as fit as a fiddle, gaining several world strength and fitness records in the process. This book, a guide to getting fit and staying fit, reveals just how he's done it. It shows you the best way to burn those calories, tone your abs, and build your stamina.

Thrown in at the deep end 'on a mighty whim' by F1 team owner Ron Dennis, Lewis Hamilton began his 2007 debut season with several podium finishes. With behind-the-scenes insight into the rivalry between Hamilton and his team mate Fernando Alonso which threatened to derail the young Briton's dream, this book describes how he rose above his critics.

The definitive look at England's epic Euro 2020 journey! Centred around England's phenomenal Euro 2020 journey, England's Heroes takes a deeper look at how the national side's elite spine (Pickford, Maguire, Sterling and Kane) took their country all the way to the final at Wembley. Discover how the boys who grew up in different parts of the country and were always playing against each other at club level, all came together as one fantastic team under the guidance of Gareth Southgate, and became the pride of the whole nation!Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.