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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>

<b>This intricately designed 1000-piece puzzle captures the beauty and complexity of fungi, inspired by the bestselling WELCOME TO THE MUSEUM series, and illustrated by Katie Scott.<br/><br/><i>Bring the magic of the natural world indoors...</i><br/><br/>Themes: </b>Mushrooms, Fungi, 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>

<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>

<b>Steph Curry has had a dream career.</b> He's a four-time NBA champion, a two-time NBA MVP, a two-time NBA scoring champion, a ten-time NBA All-Star, and an Olympic gold medallist. Widely recognised as the greatest shooter in history, he has revolutionized the sport of basketball and will leave behind a legacy as perhaps the greatest Golden State Warrior player of all time.<br/><br/>In <i>Shot Ready</i>, Curry shares his full story with the public for the first time. In three parts - Rookie, Pro and Veteran - he takes the reader through his career in remarkable and intimate detail, telling stories and detailing lessons he learned at different points throughout. Grounding each lesson in reality, so that anyone can learn from his experiences regardless of their discipline in life, he produces a truly special memoir.<br/><br/>Perfect for fans of basketball, but also for anyone interested in the psychology of performance, or just looking for a fascinating read about an incredible life, <i>Shot Ready </i>is a tribute to the inescapable human fallibility of even the greatest sportspeople amongst us, and a testament to the subsequent grit, determination and guile required to become a champion.

<b><i>Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu</i> is a guide to the most efficient and devastating techniques in popular martial arts by World Champion and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Alexandre Paiva.</b><br/><br/>The book contains over 1,000 full-color photographs demonstrating the moves that made the author the most feared competitor in BJJ circles and now one of the most sought-after instructors. Jiu-Jitsu or Jujutsu came into prominence in the early 90's when jiu-jitsu expert Royce Gracie won the first, second, and fourth Ultimate Fighting Championships against much larger opponents who were using other styles such as boxing, muay thai, karate, and wrestling. Since then it has become one of the most popular methods in MMA due to its focus on ground fighting.<br/><br/>Learn the techniques that have proven dominant in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournaments and the Mixed Martial Arts cage:<ul><li> Takedowns </li><li> The Closed Guard </li><li> Passing The Closed Guard </li><li> Butterfly Guard </li><li> Open Guard Pass </li><li> Side Control </li><li>Half Guard </li><li> Back Mount </li></ul><br/>With sections devoted to both gi and no-gi techniques, whether training for a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament or a Mixed Martial Arts fight, <i>Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu</i> is one book no true competitor can afford to miss.

What separates you from Olympic gold medallists, English Premier League Champions, UEFA Champions League Winner's, and Hollywood stars? Kelvin Marsh has worked with all of these and although there isn't a simple answer, many would say a Growth Mindset. However, a Growth Mindset, like most things in life, will come more naturally to some people than others. Kelvin would like to pass on his knowledge and experience, to give you the tools to self-analyse and adapt your own mindset, eventually developing a Growth Mindset to suit your own personality. In so doing you will be better equipped to reassess your goals in life, apply your mindset accordingly, make a plan and most importantly feel empowered enough to adhere to the plan and achieve your ultimate goal - your personal 6-Pack - whatever that may be. Whatever your age you can strive for new goals in life and the best way to do that is to live healthier. You are never too old to change for the better. If I can do it, you can do it! If the people mentioned above can do it, you can do it! Read on to feel empowered to do so ...