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The Escape

The Tour, the Cyclist and Me

by David Walsh, Pippa York ...

Winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award 2025A Sunday Times Best Book of 2025A Guardian Best Sports Book 2025A unique memoir from British cycling’s most fascinating competitor.In the summer of 2020, sportswriter David Walsh invited Pippa York began a series of journeys following the Tour de France. A nostalgic voyage through the world’s most competitive bike... ... Read more

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Winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award 2025A Sunday Times Best Book of 2025A Guardian Best Sports Book 2025A unique memoir from British cycling’s most fascinating competitor.In the summer of 2020, sportswriter David Walsh invited Pippa York began a series of journeys following the Tour de France. A nostalgic voyage through the world’s most competitive bike...
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The Inner Game of Tennis

The ultimate guide to the mental side of peak performance

by W Timothy Gallwey ...

**The timeless multimillion-copy phenomenon. 50th anniversary edition featuring a new foreword by Bill Gates.'Groundbreaking . . . I still give it to friends today' – Bill Gates'One of the most powerful mindset books ever written' – Daniel Pink, bestselling author of Drive**With unparalleled insights into the mental landscape of performance, The Inner Game of Tennis provides you with the ... Read more

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**The timeless multimillion-copy phenomenon. 50th anniversary edition featuring a new foreword by Bill Gates.'Groundbreaking . . . I still give it to friends today' – Bill Gates'One of the most powerful mindset books ever written' – Daniel Pink, bestselling author of Drive**With unparalleled insights into the mental landscape of performance, The Inner Game of Tennis provides you with the
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In Defence of Leisure

Experiments in Living with Marion Milner

by Akshi Singh ...

**We all want more free time. But do we know how to use it?'Luminous' TLS'Illuminating and thought-provoking' Darian Leader'I feel renewed and accompanied by Singh's tender self-explorations and insights' Amy Key**The celebrated psychoanalyst Marion Milner lived for the entirety of the twentieth century. By the age of ninety-eight she had written nine books revealing how free time and creativity ... Read more

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**We all want more free time. But do we know how to use it?'Luminous' TLS'Illuminating and thought-provoking' Darian Leader'I feel renewed and accompanied by Singh's tender self-explorations and insights' Amy Key**The celebrated psychoanalyst Marion Milner lived for the entirety of the twentieth century. By the age of ninety-eight she had written nine books revealing how free time and creativity
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Whatever will be, will be

Whatever will be, will be: A Matter of Life and Football – Shortlisted for Charles Tyrwhitt Football Book of the Year and Sports Audiobook of the Year 2026

by Felix White ...

'Written with such an emotional literacy that you want to show it to people who don't see the point of football so you can go "This! This is what it's all about. This is why it's great!" I highly recommend it'.- Jim Campbell, Football Ramble'A book so beautiful that it finally made me understand what football means. An exceptional writer.'- Bella Mackie'So much more than a book about football. A ... Read more

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'Written with such an emotional literacy that you want to show it to people who don't see the point of football so you can go "This! This is what it's all about. This is why it's great!" I highly recommend it'.- Jim Campbell, Football Ramble'A book so beautiful that it finally made me understand what football means. An exceptional writer.'- Bella Mackie'So much more than a book about football. A
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Twelve Yards

by Ben Lyttleton ...

It shouldn't be that hard, should it? It's just a matter of placing a ball into a goal measuring eight feet high and eight yards wide, with only a six-foot man able to stop you. Yet the humble penalty kick has produced an inordinate amount of drama, trauma, boundless joy and shattered dreams since its invention in the late 19th century. And it is not just England who have suffered at its hands.In ... Read more

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It shouldn't be that hard, should it? It's just a matter of placing a ball into a goal measuring eight feet high and eight yards wide, with only a six-foot man able to stop you. Yet the humble penalty kick has produced an inordinate amount of drama, trauma, boundless joy and shattered dreams since its invention in the late 19th century. And it is not just England who have suffered at its hands.In
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The Art of Captaincy

What Sport Teaches Us About Leadership

by Mike Brearley ...

'The best book on captaincy, written by an expert' - Mike AthertonMike Brearley is one of the most successful cricket captains of all time, and, in 1981, he captained the England team to the momentous Ashes series victory against Australia.In The Art of Captaincy, his study on leadership and motivation, he draws directly on his experience of man-managing a team, which included a pugnacious Ian ... Read more

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'The best book on captaincy, written by an expert' - Mike AthertonMike Brearley is one of the most successful cricket captains of all time, and, in 1981, he captained the England team to the momentous Ashes series victory against Australia.In The Art of Captaincy, his study on leadership and motivation, he draws directly on his experience of man-managing a team, which included a pugnacious Ian
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Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game

The Art of Winning an Unfair Game

by Michael Lewis ...

"One of the best baseball—and management—books out....Deserves a place in the Baseball Hall of Fame."—ForbesMoneyball is a quest for the secret of success in baseball. Following the low-budget Oakland Athletics, their larger-than-life general manger, Billy Beane, and the strange brotherhood of amateur baseball enthusiasts, Michael Lewis has written not only "the single most influential baseball ... Read more

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"One of the best baseball—and management—books out....Deserves a place in the Baseball Hall of Fame."—ForbesMoneyball is a quest for the secret of success in baseball. Following the low-budget Oakland Athletics, their larger-than-life general manger, Billy Beane, and the strange brotherhood of amateur baseball enthusiasts, Michael Lewis has written not only "the single most influential baseball
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Dope

How the cheats stay one step ahead, and what's being done to stop them: The Perfect Father's Day Gift

by James Witts ...

'Absolutely loved it' - Damian Hughes, High Performance podcastInside the murky world of doping in sport, uncovering how the cheats keep one step ahead of the authorities and what drives them to do so.Some of the most iconic and revered athletes in history have been handed bans when at the pinnacle of their sports - from Lance Armstrong, Ben Johnson, and Marion Jones to Diego Maradona, Shane Warne ... Read more

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'Absolutely loved it' - Damian Hughes, High Performance podcastInside the murky world of doping in sport, uncovering how the cheats keep one step ahead of the authorities and what drives them to do so.Some of the most iconic and revered athletes in history have been handed bans when at the pinnacle of their sports - from Lance Armstrong, Ben Johnson, and Marion Jones to Diego Maradona, Shane Warne
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Open

An Autobiography

by Andre Agassi ...

He is one of the most beloved athletes in history and one of the most gifted men ever to step onto a tennis court – but from early childhood Andre Agassi hated the game.‘engaging, thrilling…a superbly written book’ Michael Atherton, The Times‘Honest in a way that such books seldom are … An uncommonly well-written sports memoir’ New York Times‘stunningly good’ Lynne Truss, The Times... ... Read more

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He is one of the most beloved athletes in history and one of the most gifted men ever to step onto a tennis court – but from early childhood Andre Agassi hated the game.‘engaging, thrilling…a superbly written book’ Michael Atherton, The Times‘Honest in a way that such books seldom are … An uncommonly well-written sports memoir’ New York Times‘stunningly good’ Lynne Truss, The Times...
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The Mind Monster Solution

How to overcome self-sabotage and reclaim your life

by Hazel Gale ...

This paperback edition was formerly published in hardback under the title Fight.'Life-changing. One of the best books I've ever read!'- Dr Michelle Braude, author of The Food Effect Diet'Incredibly well-researched, practical and relatable. Clearly written by a true professional expert as well as an expert by experience. An excellent resource not only for those who want to address challenges and ... Read more

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This paperback edition was formerly published in hardback under the title Fight.'Life-changing. One of the best books I've ever read!'- Dr Michelle Braude, author of The Food Effect Diet'Incredibly well-researched, practical and relatable. Clearly written by a true professional expert as well as an expert by experience. An excellent resource not only for those who want to address challenges and
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Natural Born Heroes

The Lost Secrets of Strength and Endurance

by Christopher McDougall ...

AS HEARD ON THE CHRIS EVANS BREAKFAST SHOW - "It's not just for runners. It's for life! It's a great story."When Chris McDougall stumbled across the story of Churchill's 'dirty tricksters', a motley crew of English poets and academics who helped resist the Nazi invasion of Crete, he knew he was on the track of something special.To beat the odds, the tricksters-starving, aging, outnumbered-tapped ... Read more

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AS HEARD ON THE CHRIS EVANS BREAKFAST SHOW - "It's not just for runners. It's for life! It's a great story."When Chris McDougall stumbled across the story of Churchill's 'dirty tricksters', a motley crew of English poets and academics who helped resist the Nazi invasion of Crete, he knew he was on the track of something special.To beat the odds, the tricksters-starving, aging, outnumbered-tapped
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How to Win

Lessons in Success From the Front Line of Performance Psychology

by Dr Kate Hays, Tom Daley ...

Lessons in success from Sarina Wiegman's sports psychologist with the triumphant LionessesThis is a book for any Individual who wants to succeed.This is a book for any Team who wants to thrive.This is a book to help You fulfil your potential.Shortlisted for The Vikki Orvice Award for Women's Sports Writing at the 2026 Sports Book Awards‘Kate and I share the s... ... Read more

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Lessons in success from Sarina Wiegman's sports psychologist with the triumphant LionessesThis is a book for any Individual who wants to succeed.This is a book for any Team who wants to thrive.This is a book to help You fulfil your potential.Shortlisted for The Vikki Orvice Award for Women's Sports Writing at the 2026 Sports Book Awards‘Kate and I share the s...
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Butcher, Blacksmith, Acrobat, Sweep

The Tale of the First Tour de France

by Peter Cossins ...

From the winner of the Telegraph Sports Book Awards Cycling Book of the Year 2018The first Tour de France in 1903 was a colourful affair full of adventure, mishaps and audacious attempts at cheating. Its riders included characters like Maurice Garin, an Italian-born Frenchman, said to have been swapped for a round of cheese by his parents in order to smuggle him into France to clean chimneys as a ... Read more

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From the winner of the Telegraph Sports Book Awards Cycling Book of the Year 2018The first Tour de France in 1903 was a colourful affair full of adventure, mishaps and audacious attempts at cheating. Its riders included characters like Maurice Garin, an Italian-born Frenchman, said to have been swapped for a round of cheese by his parents in order to smuggle him into France to clean chimneys as a
... Read more
Death of a Racehorse

An American Story

by Katie Bo Lillis ...

**Named one of Financial Times’s Best Books of 2025The inside story of the crisis within the country’s most classic sport—horseracing—and why money is killing thoroughbreds at the top of their game.**Every year, hundreds of horses die on the racetrack. Why?In this deeply reported and propulsive narrative, CNN reporter Katie Bo Lillis shows how two high-profile cases lay bare the ills facing the ... Read more

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**Named one of Financial Times’s Best Books of 2025The inside story of the crisis within the country’s most classic sport—horseracing—and why money is killing thoroughbreds at the top of their game.**Every year, hundreds of horses die on the racetrack. Why?In this deeply reported and propulsive narrative, CNN reporter Katie Bo Lillis shows how two high-profile cases lay bare the ills facing the
... Read more
Breath

Improve your health and wellbeing by discovering the lost art of breathing

by James Nestor ...

AN UPDATED EDITION OF THE PHENOMENAL INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER - 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDEAS HEARD ON STEVEN BARTLETT'S 'DIARY OF A CEO''Who would have thought something as simple as changing the way we breathe could be so revolutionary for our health, from snoring to allergies to immunity? A fascinating book, full of dazzling revelations' Dr Rangan ChatterjeeThere is nothing more essential ... Read more

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AN UPDATED EDITION OF THE PHENOMENAL INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER - 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDEAS HEARD ON STEVEN BARTLETT'S 'DIARY OF A CEO''Who would have thought something as simple as changing the way we breathe could be so revolutionary for our health, from snoring to allergies to immunity? A fascinating book, full of dazzling revelations' Dr Rangan ChatterjeeThere is nothing more essential
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Dare to Change Your Life

by Lawrence Okolie ...

'Lawrence is an inspiration to me and, after reading his story, he'll become an inspiration to you.' Anthony Joshua'An inspirational and important role model' Guvna BDiscover the mindset that made Lawrence Okolie a champion...'Whatever your situation, I want to help you. I'm proud of the changes I've made to my life. While flipping burgers in McDonald's, I found my ambition and now I'm a boxing ... Read more

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'Lawrence is an inspiration to me and, after reading his story, he'll become an inspiration to you.' Anthony Joshua'An inspirational and important role model' Guvna BDiscover the mindset that made Lawrence Okolie a champion...'Whatever your situation, I want to help you. I'm proud of the changes I've made to my life. While flipping burgers in McDonald's, I found my ambition and now I'm a boxing
... Read more
The Numbers Game

Why Everything You Know About Football is Wrong

by Chris Anderson, David Sally ...

Discover football's astonishing hidden rules in The Numbers Game by Chris Anderson and David Sally*Fully updated with a new World Cup chapter*Football has always been a numbers game: 4-4-2, the big number 9 and 3 points for a win. But what if up until now we've been focusing on the wrong numbers? What if the numbers that really matter, the ones that hold the key to winning matches, are actually 2 ... Read more

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Discover football's astonishing hidden rules in The Numbers Game by Chris Anderson and David Sally*Fully updated with a new World Cup chapter*Football has always been a numbers game: 4-4-2, the big number 9 and 3 points for a win. But what if up until now we've been focusing on the wrong numbers? What if the numbers that really matter, the ones that hold the key to winning matches, are actually 2
... Read more
Botham’s Century

My 100 great cricketing characters

by Ian Botham ...

One hundred colourful portraits of the cricketing characters whom Ian Botham has come across in his eventful career and who have influenced the game for good in his time: from top players, umpires and coaches to pop stars, writers and philanthropists.Among the cast of characters who will feature in Botham’s own Who’s Who of cricket will be top players such as Viv Richards, Brian Close and Shane ... Read more

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One hundred colourful portraits of the cricketing characters whom Ian Botham has come across in his eventful career and who have influenced the game for good in his time: from top players, umpires and coaches to pop stars, writers and philanthropists.Among the cast of characters who will feature in Botham’s own Who’s Who of cricket will be top players such as Viv Richards, Brian Close and Shane
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On Cricket

by Sir Trevor McDonald ...

Sir Trevor McDonald is one of Britain's most celebrated broadcasters and his devotion for cricket is almost as well-known as his legendary professional achievements.In this inspirational memoir, On Cricket, Sir Trevor explores his childhood in the Caribbean and celebrates his life-long love of the sport that followed him no matter where in the world his illustrious journalistic career would take ... Read more

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Sir Trevor McDonald is one of Britain's most celebrated broadcasters and his devotion for cricket is almost as well-known as his legendary professional achievements.In this inspirational memoir, On Cricket, Sir Trevor explores his childhood in the Caribbean and celebrates his life-long love of the sport that followed him no matter where in the world his illustrious journalistic career would take
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The Routledge Handbook of Festivals

Edited by Judith Mair ...

In recent times, festivals around the world have grown in number due to the increased recognition of their importance for tourism, branding and economic development. Festivals hold multifaceted roles in society and can be staged to bring positive economic impact, for the competitive advantage they lend a destination or to address social objectives. Studies on festivals have appeared in a wide ... Read more

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In recent times, festivals around the world have grown in number due to the increased recognition of their importance for tourism, branding and economic development. Festivals hold multifaceted roles in society and can be staged to bring positive economic impact, for the competitive advantage they lend a destination or to address social objectives. Studies on festivals have appeared in a wide
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Slaying the Badger

LeMond, Hinault and the Greatest Ever Tour de France

by Richard Moore ...

Greg LeMond, 'L'Americain': fresh-faced, prodigious newcomer. This is supposed to be his year.Bernard Hinault, 'The Badger': aggressive, headstrong, five-time winner of the Tour. He has pledged his unwavering support to his team mate, LeMond.The team is everything in cycling, so the world watches, stunned, as LeMond and Hinault's explosive rivalry plays out over three high-octane weeks. Slaying ... Read more

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Greg LeMond, 'L'Americain': fresh-faced, prodigious newcomer. This is supposed to be his year.Bernard Hinault, 'The Badger': aggressive, headstrong, five-time winner of the Tour. He has pledged his unwavering support to his team mate, LeMond.The team is everything in cycling, so the world watches, stunned, as LeMond and Hinault's explosive rivalry plays out over three high-octane weeks. Slaying
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Geoff Boycott

A Cricketing Hero

by Leo McKinstry ...

Few modern British sportsmen have fascinated the public more than Geoff Boycott. In this first comprehensive and balanced account of Boycott’s life – fully updated to include his battle against cancer – award-winning author Leo McKinstry lifts the lid on one of cricket’s great enigmatic characters.A record-breaking Test cricketer and acerbic commentator, Geoff Boycott has never been far away from ... Read more

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Few modern British sportsmen have fascinated the public more than Geoff Boycott. In this first comprehensive and balanced account of Boycott’s life – fully updated to include his battle against cancer – award-winning author Leo McKinstry lifts the lid on one of cricket’s great enigmatic characters.A record-breaking Test cricketer and acerbic commentator, Geoff Boycott has never been far away from
... Read more
Bike Nation

How Cycling Can Save the World

by Peter Walker ...

A revolution on the roads is approaching. Is it time for drivers to Give Way? Guardian news correspondent, Peter Walker, takes us on a journey around the world, exploring the varying attitudes to cycling on our highways.Visit the shining examples of Amsterdam and Copenhagen, where cycling culture is an intrinsic part of the approach of politicians and officials. How have these cities made ... Read more

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A revolution on the roads is approaching. Is it time for drivers to Give Way? Guardian news correspondent, Peter Walker, takes us on a journey around the world, exploring the varying attitudes to cycling on our highways.Visit the shining examples of Amsterdam and Copenhagen, where cycling culture is an intrinsic part of the approach of politicians and officials. How have these cities made
... Read more
Bike Fit

Optimise Your Bike Position for High Performance and Injury Avoidance

by Phil Burt ...

This practical guide, written by a leading BIKE FIT expert, takes you step-by-step through the BIKE FIT process – to ensure you maximise your cycling potential.Do you suffer from lower back pain after a long weekend ride? Do your shoes wear out on one side more than the other? Are you experiencing numbness in your hands, or knee pain?Phil Burt, Head Physiotherapist at British Cycling and Team Sky ... Read more

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This practical guide, written by a leading BIKE FIT expert, takes you step-by-step through the BIKE FIT process – to ensure you maximise your cycling potential.Do you suffer from lower back pain after a long weekend ride? Do your shoes wear out on one side more than the other? Are you experiencing numbness in your hands, or knee pain?Phil Burt, Head Physiotherapist at British Cycling and Team Sky
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