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Living The Dream: with Drive, Ambition & a Dash of Good Luck' is the compelling and poignant memoir of Ken Piesse, Australia's most published living author with a rare passion for cricket and football. Packed with all of his insights and inspirations, Ken tells all - from his battle for recognition against the rebuffs to his now successful and multi-faceted career in sports. Despite great personal loss, tragedies and triumphs along the way, Living the Dream: with Drive, Ambition & a Dash of Good Luck' is a tribute to a passionate life for all things sports.

Since Test cricket began in 1877, there have been over three thousand players representing their countries in Test matches. World XIs tackles the daunting task of choosing the best of the best and coming up with the greatest team from each era (broadly decades) of Test cricket history and exploring these players in more detail. While the statistics for each decade are closely examined, some of the selection decisions are lineball and some greats of the game have missed selection in their respective XI. Who is the better fast bowler in the 1950s - England's Brian Statham or Australia's Ray Lindwall? Do you go for Abdul Qadir from Pakistan as a spinner, or does India's Kapil Dev's all-round ability secure him a 1980s spot? Is Rahul Dravid good enough to make the 2000s side?A second XI has been included for each era to show which legendary players missed selection and to help in the debate as to whether World XIs has got it right. With legends of the game such as W.G Grace in the 1800s; through to Don Bradman in the 1930s; the West Indies' three Ws in the 1950s; Imran Khan in the 1980s; and more recent greats such as Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara, there are a wide variety of players represented through the ages. And to cap things off, there are a number of greatest-ever teams for you to mull over. World XIs is sure to cause some robust debate amongst cricket lovers the world over.

Contemporary Sport Management, Eighth Edition, examines core functions, career opportunities, and current trends in sport management conveyed by a diverse team of contributors. Reflecting the latest information and examples from the field, the text covers the essentials for entering the profession.

The Olympic Games bind us like no other performative event. They evoke emotion. They get usattached to entities and athletes from other corners of the globe, and through them, we tend toexplore the complexities of life, from its challenges and disappointments to its great pleasures.Friendship, aggression, failure, honour, humiliation, pride, loss and hope-these are all facets thatwe imbibe through the Olympics and thus it makes for a fascinating indulgence. Those who are bitten by the Olympic bug spend years reading and researching about it. Andbecause you are reading this, we are assuming that you too, like us, try and test your passion bysitting, viewing and competing with other aficionados in 'trivial' pursuit-that is, remembering andbouncing off trivia with our peers. Aniket Mishra's book-a brilliant amalgamation of trivia and quiz-celebrates and captures the spiritof the Olympic Games in a way that is vivid, memorable and poignant.

A definitive biography of Angelos Postecoglou, the soccer manager and former player who is the head coach of Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur. When Ange Postecoglou became the first Australian to be appointed manager of an English Premier League Club he introduced his attacking style of play that was dubbed "Angeball" to the British football public. Fans of Celtic in Scotland had already seen it. Fans way back in South Melbourne saw its beginning. Fans in Brisbane, Australia, and Tokyo in Japan had seen it develop. 'Angeball' is a brand of all-out attacking football where goals are gold. It probably had its beginnings when the young son of a Greek migrant and his father were up in the middle of the night in Australia watching English football on TV. That son was Angelos Postecoglou and his path to the top-flight of football coaching began there and then. This is the story of Postecoglou's Angeball, from schoolboy glory at Prahran High School in Melbourne to taking charge of one of England's "Big Six" football clubs.

The essential handbook for the scout in all of us -- by BEAR GRYLLS OBE, Chief Ambassador of World Scouting

Walking holidays have become more popular, and it certainly looks like they're here to stay. In 2022 Mintel found that walking is the UK's most popular active holiday, while in June 2023, the New York Times ran a headline that claimed 2023 as the year of the walk. Whether it's setting off on a long walk or going walking for the day, it doesn't get much better than doing it in Italy. Italy has it all: mountains, hilltop towns, medieval squares, olive groves, vineyards, Renaissance art, routes which speak the stories of people and places.This is a book about walking that's not necessarily for walkers. It's for those who love walking and go regularly but it's also aimed at beginners, those of us who enjoy a walk followed by lunch or dinner in a medieval square and a night at a cosy B&B. Maybe you'll never actually go on any of the walks. This is also the book for you. It's full of the history and stories of routes and places, so you can go on your own journey from the comfort of your living room. It gives you all the relevant links you'll need such as up-to-date maps, detailed routes, GPS navigation, updates, further reading, and advice on the walking itself. Start reading, start dreaming and maybe you too could be walking through Italy soon.

The first completely updated and refreshed edition of the timeless golf classic that has sold over a million copies in the US – now with never-before-seen photos, original material and memorabilia, hand-selected from the Hogan estate archive.

HOT ROD Mavericks recounts the legendary builders, racers, manufacturers, and customizers who made hot rods the quintessential American automobiles.

Named the 2023 Golden Boy as the undisputed best young player in Europe, Jude Bellingham appears to be on an inexorable march towards the ultimate prize of the Ballon d'Or. Hey Jude charts the story of a unique sporting talent through the eyes of those who have been beside him on the journey.

This is a unique and compelling history guide that draws the reader in, by relating vintage images with 2023 photography – and not just the tracks, but all aspects of the sport from women drivers to team motorhomes.

Jean-Luc Van Den Heede has rounded Cape Horn twelve times and completed six solo circumnavigations. He has podiumed three times in single-handed races around the world, finishing third then second in the Vendée Globe, and finally winning the retro ('as in 1968') Golden Globe Race in 2019 at the age of 73. This is his amazing life's story.

*Standard hardback edition*The most famous sports book in the world, Wisden Cricketers' Almanack has been published every year since 1864. Home to some of the finest sports writing of the year - from the likes of Lawrence Booth, Gideon Haigh, Rob Smyth, Patrick Collins, Simon Wilde, Osman Samiuddin, Tony Cozier, Benj Moorehead, Raf Nicholson and Dileep Premachandran - it includes the eagerly awaited Notes by the Editor, the Cricketers of the Year awards, and the famous obituaries. As always, it contains coverage of every first-class game in every cricket nation, and reports and scorecards for all Tests and ODIs, together with forthright opinion, compelling features and comprehensive records. "There can't really be any doubt about the cricket book of the year, any year: it's obviously Wisden." Andrew Baker, The Daily Telegraph @WisdenAlmanack

*Large-format hardback edition*The most famous sports book in the world, Wisden Cricketers' Almanack has been published every year since 1864. Home to some of the finest sports writing of the year - from the likes of Lawrence Booth, Gideon Haigh, Rob Smyth, Patrick Collins, Simon Wilde, Osman Samiuddin, Tony Cozier, Benj Moorehead, Raf Nicholson and Dileep Premachandran - it includes the eagerly awaited Notes by the Editor, the Cricketers of the Year awards, and the famous obituaries. As always, it contains coverage of every first-class game in every cricket nation, and reports and scorecards for all Tests and ODIs, together with forthright opinion, compelling features and comprehensive records. "There can't really be any doubt about the cricket book of the year, any year: it's obviously Wisden." Andrew Baker, The Daily Telegraph @WisdenAlmanack

*Soft cover edition*The most famous sports book in the world, Wisden Cricketers' Almanack has been published every year since 1864. Home to some of the finest sports writing of the year - from the likes of Lawrence Booth, Gideon Haigh, Rob Smyth, Patrick Collins, Simon Wilde, Osman Samiuddin, Tony Cozier, Benj Moorehead, Raf Nicholson and Dileep Premachandran - it includes the eagerly awaited Notes by the Editor, the Cricketers of the Year awards, and the famous obituaries. As always, it contains coverage of every first-class game in every cricket nation, and reports and scorecards for all Tests and ODIs, together with forthright opinion, compelling features and comprehensive records. "There can't really be any doubt about the cricket book of the year, any year: it's obviously Wisden." Andrew Baker, The Daily Telegraph @WisdenAlmanack

The definitive guide to seeing the very best of the East of England under paddle power. Dotted with idyllic islands, picturesque villages and beautiful coastline, the East of England boasts a multitude of options for paddlers - if you know where to look. From the spectacular Norfolk Broads to beautiful Mersea Island and the tranquil River Cam, Paddle the East of England is the complete guide to the best paddles along the rivers, inshore waters and estuaries of these varied landscapes. Written by the team who run East of England Paddlesports (the UK's largest paddlesports group to be affiliated to Paddle UK), this guide covers all regions of the East of England:- Essex, including Blackwater, Two Tree Island, Southend Pier, Osea Island, Mersea and Maldon- Suffolk, including Pin Mill, Shingle Street and Sudbury- Norfolk, including the Dilham Canal, Rockland Broad, Buxton Mill, and Brancaster Staithe- Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire, including the River Cam, Grantchester Meadows, River Ouse, Bishops Stortford and River Lee NavigationsFrom short paddles to longer expeditions, this book includes excursions for all levels of ability, with most well suited to canoe, kayak and paddleboard. Responsible paddling is covered thoroughly, with a guide to safety equipment and how to use it properly, staying environmentally aware, and advice on licensing. Each chapter details the best places to stop, and the wildlife to look out for along the way. With beautiful photography, and clear maps containing directions to paddle and launching points, this is the essential guide to making the very most of exploring the East of England under paddle power.

The editor of The Cricketer goes on a soul-searching journey to discover what the future holds for Test cricket. As T20 grows like Japanese knotweed, Test cricket is in mortal danger. White-ball tournaments - mainly T20 and T10 - are now sprouting in places like the US and Saudi Arabia, and Test cricketers are commonly being offered all-year-round contracts by IPL owners, allowing them to play short-form tournaments in the West Indies, the UAE and elsewhere. The IPL has expanded, but Australia's Big Bash is contracting; the 2023 men's Ashes has been concertinaed into a tiny window but The Hundred continues to dominate. Is there still hope for Test cricket in this tumultuous sporting landscape? Turbervill recalls the poignancy of the final Test of the English summer at The Oval in 2022, and describes how the match could be seen as a metaphor for the demise of the longer game. As cricket fans seem divided in the sport's own version of the culture wars: traditionalists refusing to accede territory; pragmatists wanting to achieve a healthy balance and progressives conceding the change, Turbervill asks cricketers, commentators and writers about the future of Test cricket. With guest appearances including Ben Stokes, the architect of Bazball which could save Test cricket, Stuart Broad, Ollie Robinson, Sir John Major, Mike Brearley, Dean Elgar and many more, this book reveals if Test cricket can truly survive the next decade.

This book explores continental perspectives on football's new geopolitical economy, examining how sport, politics, and the global economy have emerged in different parts of the world.