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  • Unfiltered
    Formula 1 sensation Guenther Steiner, author of the number one bestseller Surviving to Drive, takes readers into the heart of his ten years running Team Haas, packed with hilarious stories and unprecedented insight into the world of elite motorsport. THE INSTANT TOP 10 BESTSELLER. THE UNMISSABLE NEW BOOK FROM GUENTHER STEINER, AUTHOR OF THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, SURVIVING TO...
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    All Out
    An inspiring and revealing memoir about the relentless pursuit of dreams, and the highs and lows along the way, from one of the Black Caps' finest test cricketers. All Out by Neil Wagner is a captivating account of one of the greatest bowlers ever to play test cricket for New Zealand. His unique style and passion for the game made...
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    F1 Insider
    From Australia and Italy to China and the U.S, Ted Kravitz—hailed as an 'icon' and 'one of the most high-profile voices in F1'—serves as the fan's eyes and ears in the pit. He is followed by millions of F1 fans eager to see what's going on behind the scenes. His 'Ted's Notebook' series is essential viewing for enthusiasts, and his...
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  • The Good, the Bad & the Rugby – Unleashed
    The long-awaited book from rugby stars Alex Payne, James Haskell and Mike Tindall. Rugby megastars James Haskell, Mike Tindall, and Alex Payne get together to discuss the highs and lows of their podcast, friendship, and rugby. Among the key questions answered: What happened when Mike took their shambles of a podcast inside the walls of Windsor Castle to meet the...
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  • Gloves Off
    The unflinching autobiography from the two-time world heavyweight champion and British People's Champion, Tyson Fury, now out in paperback, Gloves Off is an enthralling journey into the life of one of boxing's most charismatic and controversial figures. From his humble beginnings to his meteoric rise and dramatic falls, Fury’s story is a testament to the indomitable human spirit. In this...
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  • Tiger, Tiger
    A new non-fiction title uncovering the life of golf superstar, Tiger Woods, featuring original interviews and reporting. What makes Tiger tick? How did Tiger Woods become the greatest of all time? And how did he fall so spectacularly? Before the age of twenty-five, Tiger Woods had risen to phenomenon status—twice named Sportsman of the Year by Sports Illustrated, champion of...
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  • The Formula
    A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'HANDS DOWN THE GREATEST BOOK EVER WRITTEN ABOUT F1.' - Sam Walker, author of The Captain Class 'MODERN F1 IS THE SPORTS STORY OF THIS ERA AND NO ONE COULD TELL IT BETTER' - Kevin Clark, ESPN 'THE FASTEST READ YOU WILL EVER PICK UP' - A.J. Baime, author of Go Like Hell F1 is...
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  • Mind over Miles
    Endurance, Determination and Grit - The first ever man to run the length of Africa shares his inspirational story. 10,000 miles. 16 countries. 352 days. Hardest Geezer, Russ Cook, is the first person to run the entire length of Africa. From his starting point in Cape Agulhas, South Africa, through sandstorms in the Sahara Desert, rainforests, mountain ranges, and long...
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  • The Racket
    A contemporary of Federer, Nadal and the Williams sisters brings us inside the strange and fascinating world of pro tennis. When Conor Niland was 16, he got the chance to hit with Serena Williams at Nick Bollettieri's famed tennis academy. Conor, the Irish junior number one, was feeling a bit homesick. Serena, also 16, already owned her own house beside...
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  • Freddie Flintoff: Coming Home
    This autumn's must-have autobiography A look back at the moments that made Freddie Flintoff. Told in short scenes, Fred zeroes in on the crucial instances that shaped his career and life—some highly celebrated, others less well-known, private, away from the cameras, but pivotal in shaping the man he is. As a boy, Fred fell in love with the game of...
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  • The House of Beckham
    The explosive new book from Britain’s leading investigative biographer, Tom Bower. As one of the most famous and influential couples in the world, David and Victoria Beckham have attained iconic status. The ultimate power couple have together built a multi-billion-dollar global brand. For decades, adoring fans have been captivated by the glamorous world they have created, while their unrivalled fusion...
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    The Chain
    'Back in 2012, everyone knew who Bradley Wiggins was. Everyone, that is, but me. Thirteen years after the summer that defined me, I have finally defined myself. The disguises have gone. I've made peace with myself.' 'IT'S NOT A LIGHT READ BUT, BLIMEY, IT IS BRILLIANT.' POLLY VERNON, THE TIMES 'SUCH A BRAVE BOOK: SUPER OPEN, SUPER HONEST. IT'S GOING...
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  • F1 Generations
    As Lewis Hamilton reaches the twilight of his extraordinary career that has seen him cement himself as one of Britain's greatest ever sportsmen, a new generation of young, exciting and fast British drivers have quickly taken the top seats of F1 and look set to dominate the sport for years to come - in particular, Lando Norris and George Russell.In...
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    Baddest Man
    From the acclaimed New York Times bestselling author whose coverage of Mike Tyson and his inner circle dates back to the 1980s, comes a magnificent noir epic about fame, race, greed, criminality, trauma, and the creation of the most feared and mesmerizing fighter in boxing history. On a defining evening of the 1980s, Donald Trump hosted celebrities and high rollers...
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  • What I Talk About When I Talk About Running
    What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami is an enchanting blend of memoir, travelogue, and philosophical contemplation, offering readers a rare glimpse into the mind of this internationally acclaimed novelist. This captivating narrative delves into Murakami's journey as a runner and how it intertwines with his life as a writer, exploring the profound impact running...
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    Unfiltered
    THE UNMISSABLE NEW BOOK FROM GUENTHER STEINER, AUTHOR OF THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, SURVIVING TO DRIVE. WITH A FOREWORD BY TOTO WOLFF. Fasten your seatbelts as Formula 1's favourite underdog, Guenther Steiner, takes you on a wild ride through his ten years at Team Haas. From the first seeds of his idea to establish a new F1 team to...
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  • Waking the Giant
    The inside story of one football club's astonishing revival Featuring exclusive interviews with Jack Grealish, John McGinn, Ollie Watkins, Tyrone Mings and Ezri Konsa, along with many other key figures In early July 2018, Aston Villa were staring into the abyss. Locked in a cash crisis triggered by defeat in the Championship play-off final, one of English football’s most historic...
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  • A Life in Football: My Autobiography
    THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Wrighty's characteristic honesty means his book is far more engrossing than most bland football memoirs' Sunday Times Ian Wright, Arsenal legend, England striker and TV pundit extraordinaire, is one of the most interesting and relevant figures in modern football. His journey from a South London council estate to national treasure is everybody's dream. From Sunday morning...
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    Open
    Discover the turbulent journey of one of tennis's most celebrated athletes in Open, the stunning and candid autobiography of Andre Agassi. From his early years, Agassi was groomed to be a tennis prodigy, a journey marked by both triumph and torment. Starting from the tender age when he could barely stand, Agassi was pushed by his father to hit tennis...
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  • Roy Francis
    The remarkable story of one man’s struggle to overcome racism and revolutionise rugby coaching. In the 1950s and 1960s, one man dominated rugby coaching like no other: Roy Francis. He led teams to championships and Wembley finals, revolutionised the art of coaching and inspired his players to incredible achievements. But even more amazingly for those times, he was a Black...
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  • The Accidental Tour-ist
    FROM THE WINNER OF THE SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2024 CYCLING BOOK OF THE YEAR: 1923 'A fascinating and inspiring book ... An excellent read' – Phil Liggett MBE In the follow-up to the bestselling How I Won the Yellow Jumper and the award-winning 1923, this is a lap of honour for everything that Ned has been lucky enough to have...
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  • The Strangers
    Richly imaginative and powerfully empathetic, The Strangers presents an intimate portrait of five remarkable Black men, and a meditation on race, estrangement, and the search for home. In the Western imagination, a Black man is always a stranger. Outsider, foreigner, intruder, alien. One who remains associated with their origins irrespective of how far they have travelled from them. One who...
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  • Inside
    Winner of the International Book Award at the 2026 Charles Tyrwhitt Sports Book Awards 'One of the most incredible and moving books that we've read, ever.' The High Performance Podcast Sitting in the prison classroom each morning, reading the pages in my book, listening to the teacher, I could feel myself slowing down. I had achieved greatness. I had won...
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  • Brutal
    SHORTLISTED FOR The Sunday Times Sports Book Awards 2025 Autobiography of the Year 'Lays bare the realities of a sporting career' - Lord Sebastian Coe 'Gripping, revealing and honest' - Steve Cram OBE 'A gripping read ... Iwan runs and runs and runs, and arrives at himself' - Jeremy Vine Running has been Iwan Thomas’s life. He put everything into...
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  • The Boys In The Boat
    Set amidst the turmoil of the Great Depression, The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown recounts the incredible true story of nine working-class boys from the University of Washington who transformed into rowers to represent the United States at the 1936 Berlin Olympics. Among these nine is Joe Rantz, a young man who, after being abandoned by his...
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  • Ragged Edge
    Ragged Edge by Stuart Barker captures the essence of one of the world's most thrilling and dangerous sporting events: the Isle of Man TT motorcycle road race. One week in June. One small island. Raw speed. High risk of fatalities. The Isle of Man TT is more than just a race—it's an adrenaline-fueled test of endurance and skill. Five minutes...
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  • What It Takes
    Winning strategies of one of football’s most successful coaches As FIFA's most decorated female football manager and a former player, Sarina Wiegman has led both the Netherlands and England women's national teams to historic victories. She stands out as a true pioneer in the game, and her coaching philosophy has earned her a reputation as one of the most successful...
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  • Tadej Pogacar
    The first in-depth biography of the modern era’s greatest cyclist, written by William Hill Sports Book Award-winning journalist, Andy McGrath. Tadej Pogacar is not like any other professional cyclist. The Slovenian is a sporting phenomenon. He has won almost everything there is to win in bike racing, has done so with breathtaking audacity and style – and he is still...
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  • Kammy
    The Smash Hit Sunday Times Bestseller Nominated for Autobiography of the Year at the 2024 Sports Book Awards 'Everyone loves Kammy . . . Full of humour and endless blunders' - The Times 'What a man, what a life, what a story and what a great read' - Paddy McGuinness Presenter, commentator, (sometimes masked) singer, footballer, manager and campaigner, Kammy...
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  • Victory in Australia
    Meticulously researched and (for any cricket fan) unputdownable... splendidly atmospheric - The Times A wonderful book - Mike Atherton Such incredibly gripping sports writing. It was like being there. Truly. Every ball - Giles Coren THE DEFINITIVE ACCOUNT OF AN EPIC ASHES BATTLE The Ashes series of 1954–55 marked a watershed moment in the history of English cricket. Under the...
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  • Road Captain
    Road Captain provides a rare insight into the heart of professional cycling and the inner workings of the peloton, authored by Team Sky and Ineos Grenadiers legend, Luke Rowe. Featuring a foreword from Mark Cavendish and contributions from Geraint Thomas, Chris Froome, and Rod Ellingworth, this book offers unprecedented access to the world of pro cycling. There's a well-established truth...
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  • The Football Battalions
    WESTMINSTER BOOK AWARD WINNER – Best Non-Fiction or Fiction by a Parliamentarian 'An extraordinary story' - David Williamson, Chief Political Commentator at the Daily Express 'Lovely book ... a lot of unknown stories in there' – Paul Hawksbee, talkSPORT 'Excellent… a compelling analysis, drawing on social, political and military history, eye-opening but enlivened throughout by his keen eye for the...
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  • The House of Beckham
    The explosive new book from Britain’s leading investigative biographer, Tom Bower As one of the most famous and influential couples in the world, David and Victoria Beckham have attained iconic status. The ultimate power couple have together built a multi-billion-dollar global brand. For decades, adoring fans have been captivated by the glamorous world they have created, while their unrivalled fusion...
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  • Transformer
    This is the story of a man who transformed a club and a city The news of Jürgen Klopp stepping down as Liverpool manager sent shockwaves across his adopted city. The story of Klopp and Liverpool is a special one. This city, haunted by tragedy and economic hardship, found itself reinvigorated by one man's philosophy, and an approach to football...
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  • ALEX FERGUSON: My Autobiography
    Sir Alex Ferguson's compelling story is always honest and revealing. He reflects on his managerial career, which embraced unprecedented European success for Aberdeen and 26 triumphant seasons with Manchester United. Sir Alex Ferguson's best-selling autobiography has now been updated to offer reflections on events at Manchester United since his retirement, as well as his teachings at the Harvard Business School,...
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  • The Art of Batting
    The Art of Batting was nominated for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year 2025. "A cracking read" – David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd "One of cricket’s most distinctive writers" – Andy Zaltzman This ground-breaking book reveals the science, skill and culture that made the 50 greatest batters of all time. Most batters just do their best, yet the top players...
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  • Manchester United After Munich
    Another forgotten corner of Manchester United’s incredible history receives the Wayne Barton treatment. – Matt Barlow, Football Writer for the Daily Mail Wayne Barton’s knowledge on Manchester United is unparalleled – The Mirror A compelling and moving story of Manchester United's rejuvenation after the Munich Air Crash. The 1958 Munich Air Crash ripped the heart from one of Britain’s greatest...
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  • Around the World in 80 Minutes
    A WATERSTONES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 - SPORT 'A mesmerising, unforgettable journey around world rugby.' Donald McRae – Twice Winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year ‘Magnificent… hugely intelligent and entertaining.’ Stuart Barnes, Sunday Times ‘Really enjoyed it.’ Will Carling ‘An absolutely marvellous book… Recommended heartily.’ Jonathan Drennan, Sydney Morning Herald CONTRASTING CHARACTERS, COLLIDING CULTURES,...
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  • Commander in Cheat: How Golf Explains Trump
    SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2019 WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER. 'An eye-watering account of the president's abuse of the rules of golf' The Sunday Times 'Reilly pokes more holes in Trump's claims than there are sand traps on all his courses combined. It is by turns amusing and alarming' The New Yorker Commander in...
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  • Believe
    The final word on a record-breaking career from cycling's most formidable sprinter. The final word on a record-breaking career from cycling's most formidable sprinter. Mark Cavendish is the stand-out British cyclist of our most golden generation. With his 35th Tour de France win in 2024, he became the outright all-time record holder for the most stage victories at the world's...
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    Surviving to Drive
    A hugely entertaining access-all-areas account of a year inside Formula 1, from Haas F1 team principal Guenther Steiner, star of Drive to Survive, one of the most successful Netflix series of all time. THE INSTANT NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Gripping to read. Funny, real, exciting. It's a brilliant book.' - Chris Evans 'Fearless and candid... A gleeful guide to...
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  • The Master
    Widely regarded as one of the greatest ever sportspeople, Roger Federer is a global phenomenon. From his humble beginnings as a temperamental teenager to becoming a symbol of enduring greatness, The Master is the definitive biography of a global icon who is both beloved and yet intensely private. But his path from a temperamental, bleach-blond teenager with dubious style sense...
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  • Jimmy Anderson: Finding the Edge
    THIS AUTUMN'S MUST-HAVE AUTOBIOGRAPHY FROM CRICKET LEGEND, JIMMY ANDERSON The Instant Sunday Times Bestseller 'Revealing and often moving' - Guardian 'Brilliant, emotive' - Daily Mail 21 years, 188 Test Matches, 704 Test Wickets. This is Jimmy's story: an intimate, honest reflection told with his trademark humility and dry humour. From growing up in Burnley as an outsider, isolated at school,...
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    How to Build a Car
    How to Build a Car offers a spellbinding journey through the mind of Adrian Newey, one of the most ingenious engineers in the history of Formula One racing. This powerful memoir details his pioneering 35-year career, beginning with his formative years and leading up to his unparalleled success in the sport. Filled with insightful anecdotes, technical revelations and personal reflections,...
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  • 500 Declared
    A BOOK OF THE YEAR – NEW STATESMAN ‘500 Tests is a mind-boggling number, a testimony to Scyld's commitment and passion for the game’ – RAVI SHASTRI ‘Hell of an effort. All round quality’ – MICHAEL VAUGHAN LEGENDARY CRICKET WRITER SCYLD BERRY CELEBRATES HIS REPORTING OF 500 TEST MATCHES IN THIS UNIQUE PORTRAIT OF ENGLISH CRICKET CULTURE Scyld Berry attended...
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  • Golf Wars
    SHORTLISTED FOR THE SUNDAY TIMES SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2025 GOLF BOOK OF THE YEAR‘Enthralling … unmissable’ – Golf News'A superbly detailed account of an uprising in professional golf' – Andrew Cotter'A complete and compelling commentary as the sport greedily ripped itself apart' - James Corrigan, golf correspondent of the Daily TelegraphGolf is at war. PGA vs. LIV. Establishment vs. upstart....
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  • Searching for Novak
    'A fantastic and fascinating exploration of the life of a great champion... Full of compelling insight.' - Tom Hiddleston 'This book captures the deep complexities in Novak's mind and his life and how he's dealt with them in a thoughtful, soul-searching way.' - Chris Evert 'A fascinating insight into the greatest tennis player of all time.' - Evening Standard tennis...
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    Undisputed Truth
    One of the most talked-about and best-selling books of recent years, Undisputed Truth is the no-holds-barred autobiography of a sporting legend driven to the brink of self-destruction. This compelling bestseller delves deep into the raw and riveting story of Mike Tyson, offering an in-depth look into his tumultuous life and career. Co-written with Larry Sloman, author of Anthony Kiedis’s best-selling...
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  • Trails and Tribulations
    DAILY MAIL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR WINNER OF THE SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2025 SPORTS PERFORMANCE BOOK OF THE YEAR SHORTLISTED FOR THE GREAT OUTDOORS READER AWARDS 2025 ‘I laughed, gulped and cried as I read Susie’s stories of battling through some of the hardest races on this planet as well as some of the hardest moments in her life’...
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    Shane Cameron
    This is the gripping, often surprising story of one of New Zealand's toughest and most resilient fighters. Shane Cameron rose from humble beginnings to become a dominant force in the Australasian heavyweight division. Known for his explosive power and fearless fighting style, Cameron captured multiple national titles and fought 'The Fight of the Century' against David Tua in the biggest...
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    Unlocked
    Eben Etzebeth is the most-capped player in South African Rugby history. A towering lock, whose intelligence, energy and aggression on the pitch is feared, respected and often imitated but never matched, he is the heart and soul of the Springbok team, a key part of their astonishingly successful run that encompasses two consecutive World Cups and a current two-year-stint at...
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    Become Unstoppable
    Master your winning mindset with lessons from the life and career of coaching legend Gilbert Enoka. In a career spanning almost three decades, visionary psychological coach Gilbert Enoka changed the way the All Blacks played their game. With a 77% winning record in test match rugby, the highest of any professional sports team, they are the only international team to...
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  • Together We Roared
    Steve Williams, arguably the greatest caddie in golf history, teams up with renowned golf journalist Evin Priest to give his definitive account of his 12-year partnership with the legendary Tiger Woods, sharing personal, never-before-told moments of their friendship on and off the course. When Tiger Woods went on an extraordinary majors run between 1999 and 2008, one man stood at...
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    Leading Under Pressure
    The inside story of Ian Foster's All Blacks 'A stunningly honest and insightful account of what it takes to coach the All Blacks.' - Gregor Paul Appointed as head coach in 2019, Ian Foster led the All Blacks through one of the most tumultuous periods of the team's 120-year history. Leading Under Pressure is a fascinating look into the pressure...
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  • Mr Wilman’s Motoring Adventure
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    Twenty years of magic and mayhem on Top Gear and The Grand Tour — from the mysterious man behind the camera... Top Gear turned gloomy Sunday nights into celebratory Friday nights. It made household names of presenters Clarkson, Hammond and May, their unique chemistry and buddy movie antics proving irresistible to a global audience, earning them the Guinness World Record...
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    All the Medals Have Been Handed Out
    The million-selling truck mechanic returns with stories of Colombian kartels, an Arctic mission with the marines, endurance motorbike challenges, plus a few smashes, breaks, and sprains along the way. Guy's been pushing himself to the outer limits, as usual. There's no medals, no big ceremony at the end of it all. He's just driven by putting himself through the misery....
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  • Champions Do Extra
    A transformational new book about mindset, from rugby and league icon Brad Thorn.   Brad Thorn's career rewrote the rules of what an athlete can achieve.   From his country upbringing on the frosty fields of Otago in New Zealand to the baked turf of Queensland in Australia, Brad Thorn reveals the powerful lessons he learned in his relentless pursuit...
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    Perspective
    Discover the man behind the magic as rugby league sensation Shaun Johnson tells the story of his life on and off the field for the very first time in his own words. ‘For 14 years I was judged on 80 minutes of my life, once a week. That’s it . . . it’s how I judged myself. Eighty damn minutes...
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    Frosty
    The incredible true story of the boy from Blacktown who became a Bathurst king. Mark Winterbottom's story is unlike any other in motorsport. It's not about privilege or million-dollar sponsors - it's the tale of a working-class kid with a dream so big it defied the odds. Mark's family couldn't afford to buy him the motorcycle he needed to kick-start his...
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    Steven Adams: My Life, My Fight
    The previously untold story of Steven Adams' incredible rise to NBA stardom comes to life in Steven Adams: My Life, My Fight. This powerful memoir details Adams' journey from his humble beginnings in Rotorua, New Zealand, to his status as one of the NBA's most formidable players. It explores the personal and professional highs and lows that have shaped him...
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  • Not Everything Counts but Everything Matters
    With an exclusive new chapter on the Penrith Panthers' stunning four-time 2024 NRL Premiership victory, this inspiring leadership story from the history-making coach behind their success reveals how connection and courage teach us to win, and how he pulled off the impossible to mentor and lead a grassroots club to the top and become the undisputed champions of the league....
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  • Rory
    The New York Times bestseller The #1 Irish Times bestseller The definitive biography of Rory McIlroy, the most important, popular and confounding player of the post-Tiger era. Rory McIlroy contains multitudes. The child of a working-class family from a small town in a war-torn homeland now commutes to work in his own private jet and counts billionaires as confidants. He can overwhelm a golf...
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    Lewis in Red
    Sunday Times bestselling author with insider F1 paddock access reveals the behind-the-scenes story of Sir Lewis Hamilton's sensational move to Ferrari and his onward journey with the team Hamilton's move to Ferrari was the F1 story of the decade. And now his progress is coming under the intense scrutiny of his 40+ million social media followers, the passionate tifosi and...
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  • Sink or Swim
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    Johnathan Thurston
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    The Art of Winning
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    No Excuses: My Story
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    Quiet Leadership
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    Cage Kings
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    Messi
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    Straight Up
    After a childhood filled with neglect, Ruby yearned for another path. Determined not to let her upbringing limit her, she survived abuse, drugs, and tragedy to become one of the most successful women's rugby players in the world. The explosion of women's rugby on the global stage has matched the rise of Ruby's stellar career, as she has grown with...
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Sports Biographies

Browse our Sports Biographies collection, featuring inspiring stories of top athletes and coaches from New Zealand and around the world. Perfect for Kiwi sports fans, these books dive into the lives and achievements of legends across rugby, cricket, and more.