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The Little Book of Liverpool FC – a book on the Reds like no other, packed with facts, stats, trivia, stories and legends. Liverpool, the most prolific trophy-winning club in the history of domestic and European football, has a rich and varied history. Players such as Elisha Scott, Billy Liddell, Kenny Dalglish, Ian Rush and Steven Gerrard are synonymous with the club’s success and their achievements, along with all those who have worn the red shirt, are envied throughout the world. This book charts the club’s history in an intriguing format which will appeal to all fans, young or old, so why not take a look back at what has made this club what it is today – the players and characters that have represented Liverpool over the years and the events that have shaped the club. If you want to know the record crowd for a home game, the record appearance holder or longest-serving manager, look no further – this is the book you’ve been waiting for. All the well known events are covered, as are many priceless trivia gems – who can claim to know that a former world heavyweight champion boxer was once on the club’s books and that one trophy win may be down to a Romany curse on the opposition? Can you really afford not to own a copy?

The Sheffield United – a book on the Blades like no other, packed with facts, stats, trivia, stories and legends. Sheffield United FC enjoy a notable history. Names such as Ernest Needham, Jimmy Hagan and Alan Woodward have worn the famous red and white stripes hundreds of times. As has the mercurial Tony Currie plus the infamous William ‘Fatty’ Foulke - a huge keeper who walked off the field at a whim and once dumped a forward on his head in a muddy penalty area. The Sheffield United Miscellany charts these events and many more in an intriguing format. Well known events are covered as are some priceless trivia gems - who can claim to have known the club was founded on the site of one of snooker’s most hallowed venues and hosted the obscure winter sport of bandy? Also featured are a wide range of statistics, quotes and biographies from the club’s 110-year history, making it a must for any Blade. Can you really afford not to own a copy?

The St Helens Miscellany is the definitive set text for every fan of the world famous Saints. Packed with facts, fun, gossip, nostalgia and conjecture, it looks back the club’s glorious history to celebrate the personalities, victories and controversies of one of the sport’s biggest names. Handily pocket-sized to pull out in the middle of those pub arguments over who was the fastest, dirtiest or biggest, this book will not only tell you who scored the most tries, kicked the most goals or won the most trophies, but also well-known events are covered as are some priceless trivia gems - who can claim to have known the club was played its first game against a hospital team, or that the club’s original colours were blue and white stripes or even that Knowsley Road has hosted football and been used as a film set? Find out all this and more in The St Helens Miscellany.

The Sheffield Wednesday Miscellany – a book on the Owls like no other, packed with facts, stats, trivia, stories and legends. Sheffield Wednesday enjoy a notable history. Names such as David Hirst, Ernest Blenkinsop, Jack Brown and Tommy Crawshaw have worn the famous blue and white stripes hundreds of times and the mercurial Paolo di Canio delighted Hillsborough until an infamous encounter with a referee… In an intriguing format, this book delves the club’s history and brings to the fore countless events and some priceless trivia gems - who can claim to have known that one Football League game the club played in was scheduled to last just 11 minutes, a game with Everton was once turned round despite trailing 5-0 at half time and that Wednesday were once known as ‘the Blades’? Also featured are a wide range of statistics, quotes and biographies from the club’s 140-odd–year history, making it a must for any fan. Can you really afford not to own a copy?

Hard Trails, Lean Dogs or Life of Ease: A Book of Northern Rhymes is a collection of snapshots-moments and thoughts from along the trail of author Darren Phillips' life- accompanied by beautiful imagery from the Canadian North. It is a collection of free flowing poetry and rhymes: with stories that invite you to sit down at the table, have a drink or a "good" cup of coffee, say hello to the dogs and listen to a story or twelve. It is a reflection on Northern Living-old and new: mostly funny, sometimes sad, often irreverent and thoughtful; but always entertaining Phillips covers themes familiar to Canadians and all Northerners alike: life, death, love, working away, religion, drinking, animals, adventure, and so much more. Through short and entertaining rhymes, readers of all ages will find content that inspires them to laugh or reflect, and at times, both Recognizing our mortality, Phillips challenges readers to live while they're alive. Told in part through story-telling and prose/ through poetry and rhyme-Hard Trails, Lean Dogs or Life of Ease inspires readers to laugh, wonder, create, and not take themselves or life too seriously. As above all, Hard Trails, Lean Dogs or Life of Ease was written for fun. It is a distraction from everyday life that you will think about throughout the day-as it is "Far From Normal", unless, of course, you're a local ...

Hard Trails, Lean Dogs or Life of Ease: A Book of Northern Rhymes is a collection of snapshots-moments and thoughts from along the trail of author Darren Phillips' life- accompanied by beautiful imagery from the Canadian North. It is a collection of free flowing poetry and rhymes: with stories that invite you to sit down at the table, have a drink or a "good" cup of coffee, say hello to the dogs and listen to a story or twelve. It is a reflection on Northern Living-old and new: mostly funny, sometimes sad, often irreverent and thoughtful; but always entertaining Phillips covers themes familiar to Canadians and all Northerners alike: life, death, love, working away, religion, drinking, animals, adventure, and so much more. Through short and entertaining rhymes, readers of all ages will find content that inspires them to laugh or reflect, and at times, both Recognizing our mortality, Phillips challenges readers to live while they're alive. Told in part through story-telling and prose/ through poetry and rhyme-Hard Trails, Lean Dogs or Life of Ease inspires readers to laugh, wonder, create, and not take themselves or life too seriously. As above all, Hard Trails, Lean Dogs or Life of Ease was written for fun. It is a distraction from everyday life that you will think about throughout the day-as it is "Far From Normal", unless, of course, you're a local ...

George Best is widely regarded as the finest footballer ever produced by the British Isles. This book attempts to shed light on his football career. Taking in every first class match George played for Manchester United, Northern Ireland and Fulham, it traces a career that caught light in the mid-sixties and burned brightly for the next 7 seasons.

Details the football games Eric Cantona played for Manchester United, Leeds United and the French national team as well as potted summaries of his career in France.

Life provides every human being a variety of twists and turns during its course, but some people find themselves on a roller coaster of a ride that's indeed book-worthy. Darren Phillips is a prime example. His adventure has included drinking himself out of a fortune, having tea in Sir Richard Branson's living room, streaking at an international cricket match, fleeing to America, stints in hospitals and jails, standing atop a bridge and ready to jump, beating alcoholism, marrying Angela, hiring Michael Jackson's lawyer, and buying a home down the street from Oprah. To date, Darren has counseled hundreds of individuals, and travels the United States to speak to thousands in recovery, and he's only recently turned 50. From Manchester to Montecito-and everywhere in between-Reborn in the USA is certain to entertain and inspire you. "Darren is an incredible example of how to turn your life around...he has a charm and wit that will keep you very entertained on his amazing journey." - Roy Hay, Culture Club. "A riveting read and fascinating story. Darren has an ability to overcome whatever life throws at him." - Martin Gore, Depeche Mode