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Here men's dreams come true! "1000 sports cars" documents the dream of speed and sporty elegance with well over 1000 brilliant photos and detailed descriptions. From the beginning of the 20th century to this day, an impressive picture of technical development is drawn in the production of elegant and fast-paced sports cars - from the clics of the fast road to the trend-setting concept cars of our days. In addition to major car manufacturers such as Alfa Romeo, Jaguar, Porsche or Ferrari, you will also find the lesser-known brands such as Invicta or Ventu Venturi. Detailed information on engine capacity, horsepower, construction time and produced quantity as well as company historical features make "1000 sports cars" an excellent and interesting reference book for every sports car lover and collector. Historical and current sports cars of all major manufacturers. The technical details of all models at a glance. A must have for all collectors and lovers.

A top class buy for anyone interested in English football from it's beginning up to the 2000s. Also really good photographs to compliment the reading. Helpful.

My name is James Milner and I'm not a Ribena-holic. Let me share insights into what it's like being a professional footballer, across my different experiences with Leeds United, Newcastle, Aston Villa, Manchester City and now Liverpool (not forgetting a six-match loan spell at Swindon). Plus my highs - and a few too many lows - playing for England.

Founded in 1898, FC Barcelona or Barca, is the world's biggest and best-loved football club. Barca has more than 500 local fan clubs spread across the world, while its championship matches attract a global TV audience. Former players include such legendary figures as Kubala, Maradona, Cruyff, Ronaldo, Rivaldo and Lineker, and Barca has been managed by greats such as Helenio Herrera, Cesar Menotti and Bobby Robson. The club's honorary members have included Pope John Paul II and opera star Jose Carreras. To unravel the background to the Barca phenomenon, Jimmy Burns has unearthed police files and long-forgotten newspaper reports. He has travelled with supporters and has talked to people intimately linked to the club, from managers and players to groundsmen and doctors, w 

David Beckham has been voted one of European football's brightest stars. His marriage to Spice Girl Victoria Adams and the birth of their son, Brooklyn, crowned the couple's celebrity status. But while much is written about him, David Beckham remains an elusive character. Here, for the first time, he tells his own story and talks of the artistry of his football skills, his personal heroes and influences, his daily life in football and the celebrity world, and his hopes for the future. 

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Becoming Holyfield is packed with behind-the-scenes stories of people who have become legend. Amongst them are promoter Don King and boxers Lennox Lewis and, of course, Mike Tyson, whose two showdowns with Evander -- including the infamous 'Bite Fight' in which Tyson bit off a section of his ear -- have gone down as all-time classic contests. It is also one legend's honest look back over his life and the many lessons he learned, to become a fulfilled husband, father and simply a good man.

In the 1970s Bruce Lee emerged as the world's greatest fighting star - an accolade he has kept ever since. He battled to succeed in America in spite of the racial prejudice that denied him a starring role, eventually making films in Hong Kong that turned him into a star - the highest-paid movie star of his day. His controversial death, at the age of thirty-two when he was at the height of his powers, has given him a James-Dean style enduring appeal.

In Bruce Lee - Fighting Spirit, Bruce Thomas has written a complete account not only of Lee's life and death, but of the fighting philosophy he developed (jeet kune do) which made him the greatest exponent of martial arts in modern times. In this updated edition he reassesses Lee's skills and examines the enduring impact of his legacy - on action films and martial arts today. As an icon Bruce Lee's popularity continues to grow and this book is a fitting tribute to an extraordinary man whose achievements have never been surpassed.

CHELSEA FC: THE OFFICIAL BIOGRAPHY goes to the heart of what gives the club its personality. The author has access to all the key characters, including Mourinho, Abramovich and the star players, plus legendary names of the past.
He addresses all the controversies, including: the near suffocation through lack of cash in the 1970s and in 2002; the impact of Abramovich's money; the club and fans' response to racism; how the hooliganism which dogged Chelsea for years has been tackled. On the lighter side, Chelsea is regarded as the country's glamour club, and fashions, good and dreadful, will feature alongside celebrity fans and the worlds of art and music. And then there is the football at the core of it all, creating moments of huge tension and excitement.

The book offers a detailed, honest, and often humorous account of Brian Clough's life and career, from his working-class upbringing in Middlesbrough to his immense success as a manager. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest football managers of all time, known for taking both Derby County and Nottingham Forest from the Second Division to English league titles and European Cup victories. The autobiography covers his playing days, his controversial managerial style, his family life, and addresses the early rumours of his struggle with alcoholism in the epilogue. It provides insight into his tactics, beliefs, and the rationale behind his decisions, solidifying his reputation as one of football's most charismatic figures

The "Complete Encyclopedia of Formula One" is the lavishly illustrated story of the world's most thrilling motor sport, from the first motor race in France back in 1894 to today's super-powerful vehicles driven by world superstars such as Jenson Button, Fernando Alonso, Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton, men who exchange paint with one another at incredible speeds on circuits all round the world. This book tells you everything you need to know about F1, with information not only on the top teams and legendary drivers, but also on the great races, the most testing circuits and the rise and fall of all the big names. Technology is another area covered in depth, allowing the reader to appreciate the incredible capabilities of the modern racing car. Part of Carton's highly successful and market-leading "Complete Encyclopedia" sporting reference books series, "The Complete Encyclopedia of Formula One" is an authoritative and fact-packed celebration of the glamorous world.