As the first-time manager of a provinical non-League football team, former England star Paul Gascoigne promised to fulfil their dreams. Then, in the space of just 39 days, both manager and team saw a dramatic reversal of fortune… Gazza was the English football icon of the 1990s. His magnificent midfield play provided some of England's most memorable moments, and he enjoyed a headline-grabbing career with Newcastle United, Tottenham, Lazio, Glasgow Rangers, Middlesborough and Everton. Then ...

Commended for the 2009 Best Books for Kids & TeensCanadian World War II pilot Charley Fox, now in his late eighties, has had a thrilling life, especially on the day in July 1944 in France when he spotted a black staff car, the kind usually employed to drive high-ranking Third Reich dignitaries. Already noted for his skill in dive-bombing and strafing the enemy, Fox went in to attack the automobile. As it turned out, the car contained famed German General Erwin Rommel, the ...

Modern methods of fishing aren't just for those in the know - they can work for everyone. Knowing why fish behave as they do is key to using the right techniques and catching more and larger fish. In this book, Mike Ladle and Steve Pitts reveal the inside story on what's going on under the water, answering questions such as:Why do fish bite at the change of light?Where are the largest fish going to be at certain times of the year?What are their favourite foods?

In 1812, a 67-year-old black United Empire Loyalist named Richard Pierpoint helped raise "a corps of Coloured Men to stand and fight together" against the Americans who were threatening to invade the tiny British colony of Upper Canada.Pierpoint’s unique fighting unit would not only see service throughout the War of 1812, it would also be the first colonial military unit reactiviated to quash the Rebellion of 1837. It would go on to serve as a police force, keeping the peace among ...

Need More Customers? Want to increase sales and profits? Want to promote your business, products or services on Google? Then this book is for you. I’ll teach you in easy to understand terms how to quickly and effectively market your business on Google, get your ads on the first page and have qualified prospects go directly to your web site. I’ll teach you how to make money advertising with Google AdWords and how to avoid wasting a lot of money. This book is not for the advanced or expert u...

Short-listed for the Manitoba Young Reader’s Choice Award, 2010It is 1900, and 14-year-old Bertie McCross is a newspaper boy in downtown Toronto. Berties family has fallen on hard times and can use every penny he brings home from hawking newspapers on the frigid streets. However, in order to do that Bertie has to keep out of the clutches of the Kelly Gang, a family of slightly older Cabbagetown toughs who are shaking down "newsies."On Christmas Eve, Bertie is almos...

Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's France's Best Road Trips. This trusted travel companion features 38 amazing drives, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures. See Britanny's stunning coastline, explore medieval Burgundy, and trawl through Provence's markets. Get to France, rent a car, and hit the road!Inside Lonely Planet's France's Best Road Trips**:**Itineraries for class...

Is your life becoming shaped by your mistakes and bad habits? Do you feel shackled down, unable to let go of overwhelming emotions and painful thoughts? Then you need to keep reading...The school of Stoicism was a Hellenistic philosophy founded in the 3rd Century BC. Throughout history, it has been a source of inspiration for some of the world’s greatest leaders, shaping some of the most brilliant minds ever known. Its teachings have been studied by American presid...

Do you frequently feel like you’re a slave to your emotions? Do you feel like you’ve lost sight of your goals, distracted by bad habits that have taken you off-path from the life you truly want? Then keep reading…This bundle includes:● Stoicism in Modern Life: Discover How to Develop Your Self-Awareness, Improve Your Mental Toughness and Self-Discipline in Today's World (Beginner's Guide)● Stoicism Collection: The M...

Ray Zahab was always the last to be picked for team games. Eventually, he quit trying and as he got older, he took up smoking and drinking. But after his grandfather and uncle died, and his father suffered a stroke, Ray realized he had to take charge of his life.Ray gave up his destructive habits and started looking for new challenges. When he read about the 160-km Yukon ultramarathon, he knew he had to give it a try. Everyone thought he was crazy. Ray had never even run in a regul...

An anthology of newspaper columns from the 19th century to the present—"engaging eyewitness pieces [that] elicit admiration, wonder and gasps of surprise" ( Kirkus Reviews).Deadline Artists: America's Greatest Newspaper Columns drew together some of the finest examples of America's greatest unsung literary form: the newspaper column. In this new Deadline Artists collection, some of America's greatest journalists take on the stories of sca...