Sportsbiografier

The former maverick manager of Sheffield United exclusively reveals the story of his life in football.

As one of the most recognizable and highest paid athletes in the world, Shaquille O'Neal, better known as Shaq, is undeniably one of the greatest players in basketball history.

The colossus of English rugby tells his story at last

At Wimbledon 2005, Andy Murray announced himself on the tennis world stage by thrashing star pros George Bastl and Radek Stepanek: a legend was born and Britain had a new sporting hero. This title presents his story, which regales us with the highs and the lows, the triumphs and the near misses to show us how far the boy from Dunblane has come.

Originally published: London: Pennant, 2007.

One of the greatest tennis players of all time, Martina Navratilova offers a motivational and inspirational guide to tennis and beyond, drawing on her own life and career.

With the possible exceptions of boxer Muhammad Ali and baseball player Babe Ruth, no athlete has made a greater impact on American society-or in the world-than Michael Jordan.

As a player, manager and football pundit, Gordon Strachan is one of the most popular names in football today. This is his story and his take on the game he loves.

The Iron Curtain tells the story of rugby pioneer Phil Larder, the first coach to break through the hidden wall between rugby league and union. The journey starts with Phil's upbringing as a player, takes in the 80s rugby league revolution he sparked as national coaching director, and his jump across the barricades to rugby union in 1997.

The snooker legend reveals all about his turbulent life and career

The man whose last minute drop-goal sensationally won the Grand Slam in 2009, Ireland's first for 61 years. In his candid, illuminating autobiography, O'Gara tells the story of those many on-field successes and, with brutal honesty, the darker days as well, most notably at the 2007 World Cup.

The hugely entertaining, and extremely candid, autobiography of one of the most colourful characters in motor sport

Phil Stant's grew up in the sixties - idolising George Best and dreaming of playing at Wembley - but his life before professional football included bomb disposal, and seeing front-line action in Falklands. Here, Phil writes about his life from the days of 'jumpers for goalposts' to living in the barracks and onto the pitch and from the sidelines.

A biography of Eric Liddell

Henry Chadwick remains one of the titans of baseball history. As a pioneering baseball journalist and author, an innovator of score-keeping practices and statistics, and chairman of the first rules committee, Chadwick left an indelible mark on the history of the game. This is his biography.

In an era far removed from the African American celebrity athletes of today, Olympic great Jesse Owens achieved fame by running faster and jumping farther than anyone in the world.

Holding On is both an enthralling tale of triumph over adversity, and an intense and moving love story.

Tells the story of Calzaghe's extraordinary life, from his humble beginnings in his hometown of Newbridge, to his ascent to personal greatness, becoming the first super middleweight boxer to win the prized belt awarded by The Ring, the bible of boxing.

In his own words Jonny Wilkinson opens up about what it is like being a national icon and the world's most famous rugby player

Quite simply, the autobiography of a true international sporting legend and renowned businessman

Tells the life stories of the sisters who came into professional tennis at the end of the 20th century with a force never seen before in the sport. Shares their stories and encourages the reader to consider the impact of race, gender and culture on sport.

"Mike Tyson is boxing's most beloved bad boy. With a history of street-gang violence, juvenile prison, sexual scandal, marital strife, courtroom battles, and imprisonment for rape, he has become one of"

Matt Seaton's critically acclaimed memoir about his obsession for cycling and how that obsession was tamed.

FINAL ROUNDS celebrates a lifetime of golf shared by a father and son who take on a last trip together to the finest courses of England and Scotland.

A brilliant and often brutal account of the dual lives of Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier and the long-running feud between them. Be prepared to have your previously held opinions challenged, then shattered, by this thought-provoking study.

A rich history of the athlete, the man, the sport and a fascinating time in African-American history.' - Ebony Magazine'

Valentino Rossi is one of the greatest motorcyclist. He has fought through the 125 and 250 class groups to win the World Championships five times and has been ranked in the top three places at the World Championships for nine years. He has won on a Honda bike - considered the best - and on a Yamaha - considered the worst.

The autobiography of the most successful Three Day Event rider of all time - updated for the paperback edition.