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<b>This is a love letter to football shirts and fan culture, told through the world's most sought-after kits. From greatest hits to modern classics, this book includes all of the most iconic shirts from the archive of Classic Football Shirts.</b><br/><br/>Featuring hundreds of match-worn shirts from clubs around the world, from the early career of Ronaldo to the heights of Beckham at Manchester United, alongside shirts from iconic football moments, including Maradona's infamous hand-of-God match, Pele and Zidane's world cup victories, the style and flair of Italia '90 and Messi's record-breaking season at Barcelona.<br/><br/>In essays by sports journalist Rory Smith,<i> Classic Football Shirts</i> delves into the identity, history and fashion of football shirts, illustrated with hundreds of shirts from national teams, beloved clubs, World Cups, Champions League finals and footballing legends.<br/><br/>Painstakingly researched and collected by the team at Classic Football Shirts over twenty years, in this book they have unlocked their vault, telling the story of football through its most iconic kits.

<b>'A superb insight into football's most misunderstood subject. We all read the game differently - but do we really know the rules?' Jamie Carragher </b><br/><br/><b>'William Ralston reveals the reality of refereeing. Ritually abused and remorselessly undermined by the VAR system, referees still know what they're doing' Michael Calvin, author of <i>The Nowhere Men</i></b><br/> <b>___________________</b><br/><br/> Booed by crowds. Sworn at by players. Spat on from the stands. Threatened, accused, hated. Welcome to the world of football refereeing.<br/><br/> We watch referees every week. But almost none of us understand what the job really demands.<br/><br/> In this meticulously reported book, William Ralston goes deep inside football's most exposed role, speaking to officials from Sunday league pitches to World Cups to show what it takes to officiate at the highest level.<br/><br/> With rare access to UEFA, FIFA, and PGMO, he embeds with referees across Europe's five major leagues - Bundesliga, Serie A, La Liga, Ligue 1, and the Premier League - following them through training camps, assessment rooms, and matchdays, where a single call can define a career. He also learns to referee himself, experiencing first-hand the speed and scrutiny that come with every call.<br/><br/> Through defining matches and controversial decisions, he examines the influence of VAR, how referees judge fouls, and the excruciatingly fine margins between control and chaos.<br/><br/> An unprecedented look inside refereeing, <i>The Impossible Job</i> will change the way you watch football forever.<br/> <b>___________________</b><br/><br/> <b>'This book helps you understand the complexities of an often criticised role.' Marco Guida, Champions<i> League and Serie A referee.</i></b><br/><br/> <b>'Delves deep into the emotional rollercoaster that is refereeing, revealing the demands and challenges faced by referees at all levels like never before' Anthony Taylor, Premier League and Champions League referee.</b><br/><br/><b>'By turns sharp, empathetic, and funny - <i>The Impossible Job</i> captures elite referees' humanity, integrity, and talents' David Goldblatt, author of <i>The Ball is Round</i></b>

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Arne Slot has been tasked with a role at the helm of one of the most prestigious clubs in the game: Liverpool FC. Having showcased his ability to compete at the top tier of Dutch football, he brings his tactical acumen and characteristically aggressive, high pressing football from the Eredivisie to the Premier League.<br/><br/>Slot delivered remarkable performances at more than one club in the Netherlands and garnered a reputation for consistently exceeding expectations. Under his innovative leadership, AZ Alkmaar finished second in the league - and that only on goal difference - when the season was abandoned in 2020 due to Covid. In 2021, Slot took the reins at Feyenoord and led them to their first league title in six years. In four short years, he cemented his status as one of the most promising managerial talents in Europe.<br/><br/>Maarten Meijer's biography delves into Arne Slot's roots, from the tiny village of Bergentheim in the Netherlands, to the formidable task of following in the footsteps of Jurgen Klopp, his iconic predecessor at Liverpool FC. With confidence borne from a career of success and a complete faith in the football he wants to play, Slot is ready to make his mark at Anfield and continue the legacy of excellence.

<b>This intricately designed 1000-piece puzzle captures the beauty and complexity of all things botanical, inspired by the bestselling WELCOME TO THE MUSEUM series, and illustrated by Katie Scott.<br/><br/></b><b><i>Bring the magic of the natural world indoors...</i><br/><br/> Themes: </b>Trees, Plants, Botany, Nature, Woodland, Wildlife<br/><br/> <b>Includes: </b>1000 premium quality puzzle pieces, full-colour A4 poster to aid completion, durable cloth storage bag.<br/><br/> <b>Packaging Dimensions: </b>Stylish cylindrical tube 25.5cm (h) x 12.1cm (d)<br/><br/> <b>Puzzle Dimensions: </b>Finished size 49cm (h) x 68.5cm (w)<br/><br/> <b>Recommended Age:</b> 14 years and up<br/><br/> <b>Perfect for gifting family and friends, relax and unwind with this enchanting jigsaw on a quiet afternoon.</b>

The Legend of Zelda Encyclopedia Deluxe Edition honors the game that started it all by recreating the original gold cartridge as faithfully as possible. The book comes with a black polypropylene sleeve, lined with velvet flocking, and a scale instruction booklet with fun, theme-appropriate material inside. The cover is a gold foil paper with gloss lamination and a spot gritty varnish. The details are embossed and debossed. It has gold gilding on the top and foredge, with black gilding on the bottom. This book looks and feels so much like the original cartridge you might find yourself blowing into the bottom before you open it! A comprehensive collection of enemies and items, potions to poes, an expansion of the lore touched upon in Hyrule Historia, concept art, screencaps, maps, main characters and how they relate, languages, and much, much more, including an exclusive interview with Series Producer, Eiji Aonuma! This, the last of The Goddess Collection trilogy, which includes Hyrule Historia and Art &amp; Artifacts, is a treasure trove of explanations and information about every aspect of The Legend of Zelda universe! Celebrate over thirty years of The Legend of Zelda with a heartfelt homage to the origins of this legendary franchise!

Power Up! Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia: The Official Guide to the First 30 Years is jam-packed with content from all seventeen Super Mario games--from the original Super Mario Bros. to Super Mario 3D World. Track the evolution of the Goomba, witness the introduction of Yoshi, and relive your favorite levels. This tome also contains an interview with producer Takashi Tezuka, tips to help you find every coin, star, sun, and mushroom--even explanations of glitches! With information on enemies, items, obstacles, and worlds from over thirty years of Mario, Super Mario Bros. Encyclopedia is the definitive resource for everything Super Mario!