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"I'm in control. I'min charge. I dominate my mind and body. I own my mind and body. Nothing and noone takes me away from my best mindset when I compete. I stick to my MentalPlaybook...no matter what!"From the author of international bestseller SoccerTough, Dan Abrahams brings you Compete, a book that will help youbecome the confident, committed sporting competitor you want to be.Drawing on his over 20+ years as a sportpsychologist to the sporting elite, Dan will share with you the secrets tocreating a personal Mental Playbook for your very best performances underpressure. Compete introduces readers to Dan's simple yet effectivemental skills and techniques – tools he's devised and developed whilst workingwith some of the best sports competitors in the world.Principally for players in team sports (butapplicable for those in individual sports), Compete will showyou step-by-step how to:Master the three most important mental skillsthat are constantly influencing your performanceFind out how the best players in the worldfocus their attention as they competeUse Dan's Elite Competitor Model – a mindsetmodel he uses with some of the world's leading sports individuals and teamsCreate an in-game persona for bullet-proofconfidenceManage negative, unhelpful thoughts,emotions, and feelings as they arise during pressure playLearn how to incorporate fast-acting,self-control techniques into your gameUnlock the key to building confidence andenergy for game dayImprove your ability to lead and team withothersEstablish impactful routines before play, andlearn essential reflection tools for after play

Having spent his entire career as a professional singer, songwriter, and musician, Thinking About Tomorrow is the amazing tale of rock and roll survivor Keith West. From being inspired by Elvis in the 1950s to pop stardom and working alongside the greats of the music world in the 1960s, Keith was at the eye of the storm alongside peers including The Who, The Beatles, The Kinks, The Small Faces, Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix and many, many more.With his Tomorrow bandmates – Steve Howe, Junior and Twink – Keith was a pioneer of psychedelic music in the 1960s with songs such as My White Bicycle, and he also achieved international fame alongside Mark Wirtz with the song Excerpt from a Teenage Opera (popularly remembered by millions of music fans as Grocer Jack).Tomorrow evolved from the R&B and mod bands Four + 1 and The In Crowd and, while their recorded output is small, their influence on other artists and the way rock music would develop is widely-regarded asenormous. Steve Howe went on to continue his incredible guitar adventures in Yes and Asia, and Twink would continue to influence the rock world as a member of pioneering bands The Pretty Things, The Pink Fairies, and Hawkwind. Keith would go on to have a long career in the music business, embracing punk in the late 70s and indie music in the 80s and 90s.But this is no straightforward tale of rock and roll hedonism; the book also pulls back the curtain on the mysterious world of the music industry. It reveals how agents, managers, publishers, record companies,songwriters, artists and the media are all locked together in an endless pursuit of the elusive elixir of their professional lives – a hit. Yet, once lightning has struck, the tragic consequences, the tremendous opportunities and the money generated can still create ripples half a century later…

It started with a question, “What are the fundamentals of football?”Whilst there are hundreds of books that look into the specific principles of coaches like Jurgen Klopp, Pep Guardiola, and Marcelo Bielsa, there is no core, distilled text on the key principles of the game.Until now.Join best-selling author and coach – Peter Prickett – as he puts football under the microscope and breaks it down into its constituent parts. By addressing the two primary phases – in-possession and out-of-possession – the book examines the five attacking and five defending principles, plus the transitions between each phase, to revealthe underlying heart of the beautiful game.These principles have underpinned coach education for decades and largely been unchallenged. When examining them, other deeper values emerge to support the one true principle – to score.Designed for coaches and football fans interested in the theory of football, this handbook – filled with more than 90 illustrations and diagrams – is a must-read for anyone looking to understand the foundations that football is built on.Peter Prickett is an FA affiliate tutor with a decade of experience coaching with various organisations, and the author of the internationally best-selling books on “Developing Skill: Guides to 3v3 Soccer Coaching”. He was one of the first coaches in England to obtain the UEFA B Futsal qualification, and has a Masters in Performance Football Coaching.

Deliberate Soccer Practice: 50 Rondo and Positional Play Practices is the fifth title in the bestselling practice series by coach and author Ray Power.Rondos are a football training methodology in constrained spaces, where one team has an overload over another and attempts to keep the ball away from the opposition. It is a practical training approach that has been championed by legendary coaches Johan Cruyff and Pep Guardiola,and clubs like Ajax and Barcelona, amongst others. To these coaches andclubs, rondos are not just fun warm-up exercises, they are fundamental to the development of players and teams.This book contains 50 well-planned, thought-out, and presented rondo-based football training practices for soccer coaches. They take the coach on a journey through the training methodology from basic to complex, with an eye on pitch shapes, the number of players available, and different scoring systems.Whether you employ the rondo methodology with your players already, or are looking to increase your practical knowledge and use of this world-leading training approach, Deliberate Soccer Practice: 50 Rondo and Positional Play Practices will help grow and develop your coaching and your football teams.About Ray Power. Ray Power is one of the bestselling football authors in the world. With over a decade of experience working in football and education, coaching players from non-league to Premier League levels, and internationally, he is the author of Making the Ball Roll, Coaching Youth Football: What Soccer Coaches Can Learn From The Professional Game, and five titles in the Deliberate Soccer Practice series.As a coach developer and educator, Ray has worked for, and consulted with, numerous national FAs, as well as governing bodies from other sports, including the NBA. He also works as a consultant – mentor – educator on a freelance basis, working with grassroots coaches all the way to professional teams.

Phill Brown is the sound engineer and producer who – over an illustrious 50-year career – has worked with many of the biggest names in rock and roll.In this reissued and updated version of his 2011 memoir, Phill describes the ups and downs of a professional recording studio, working on sessions for The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, and Joe Cocker at the famed Olympic Sound Studios in London. As a young sound engineer, Phill learned the ropes from experienced engineers and producers such as Glyn Johns and Eddie Kramer, and soon worked his way up the ladder, engineering sessions and producing albums. His remarkable roll call includes Steve Winwood, David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Jeff Beck, Pink Floyd, Bob Marley, Talk Talk, Roxy Music, Go West, Dido,and many other legendary rockers.With a foreword by Robert Palmer, Are We Still Rolling? is more than a recollection of treasured music-making over 50 years. It is one man’s journey through a life where drug abuse, chaos, rampant egos, greed, lies and the increasingly invasive record business all took theirtoll. It’s also a cautionary tale, where long workdays and what once seemed like harmless indulgences had sinister consequences.* * * * *“In the form of a diary, he takes us through the crazy journey that is making music. His excellent recollections of the excesses of morons and geniuses involved in creating melodies and rhythms for us to enjoy are sheer entertainment.” (Robert Palmer)

Every criminal case starts in a magistrates' court, and most end there. Last year, the 14,000 magistrates of England & Wales dealt with almost 1.4 million cases.But, what exactly does a magistrate do, who are they, and how are they recruited and trained? Are they out-of-touch and unrepresentative, or still fit for purpose with a role to play in today's increasingly sophisticated and complex judicial system?The Secret Magistrate takes the reader on an eye-opening, behind-the-scenes tour of a year in the life of an inner-city magistrate. Chapters cover a variety of cases including the disqualified driver who drove away from court, the Sunbed Pervert, and Fifi the Attack Chihuahua.Foreword by Malcolm Richardson OBE | Chair, Magistrates Association, 2015-17.All royalties due to The Secret Magistrate from sales of this book will go to charity.

Having spent his entire career as a professional singer, songwriter, and musician, Thinking About Tomorrow is the amazing tale of rock and roll survivor Keith West. From being inspired by Elvis in the 1950s to pop stardom and working alongside the greats of the music world in the 1960s, Keith was at the eye of the storm alongside peers including The Who, The Beatles, The Kinks, The Small Faces, Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix and many, many more.With his Tomorrow bandmates – Steve Howe, Junior and Twink – Keith was a pioneer of psychedelic music in the 1960s with songs such as My White Bicycle, and he also achieved international fame alongside Mark Wirtz with the song Excerpt from a Teenage Opera (popularly remembered by millions of music fans as Grocer Jack).Tomorrow evolved from the R&B and mod bands Four + 1 and The In Crowd and, while their recorded output is small, their influence on other artists and the way rock music would develop is widely-regarded asenormous. Steve Howe went on to continue his incredible guitar adventures in Yes and Asia, and Twink would continue to influence the rock world as a member of pioneering bands The Pretty Things, The Pink Fairies, and Hawkwind. Keith would go on to have a long career in the music business, embracing punk in the late 70s and indie music in the 80s and 90s.But this is no straightforward tale of rock and roll hedonism; the book also pulls back the curtain on the mysterious world of the music industry. It reveals how agents, managers, publishers, record companies,songwriters, artists and the media are all locked together in an endless pursuit of the elusive elixir of their professional lives – a hit. Yet, once lightning has struck, the tragic consequences, the tremendous opportunities and the money generated can still create ripples half a century later…

Climate change is the most important issue facing the world today. But are you left wondering what more you can do, personally?This book is a practical guide on what you can do to make a difference. And the amazing thing is that it only takes 3.5% of a population to act in order to create cultural change, and a mindshift inwider thinking! By coming together and using our consumer power – as part of The Consumer-Led Movement – we can influence businesses and government policy, and rapidly shape a better future. All through consciously choosing how we spend our money.Making changes can be challenging even when we have the best of intentions. Instead of massive, overnight changes – incremental change is the key. By applying principles from psychology and problem-solving techniques, this book shows readers how to embark on a motivational journey of actualising climate change solutions. These provide the meansto live in line with environmental values, and improve overall wellbeing.Dig into the true causes of climate change.Learn why government policy is too slow and indebted to big business to implement profound, speedy change.Understand how to take personal action to improve your carbon footprint, even when life is full of other priorities.Use Lean/Agile techniques to actually implement change in your life.See how one person can make a difference, by being part of a small network of change.Learn from an author who has walked the walk, not just talked the talk.

Dana Gillespie, the award-winning first lady of the Blues has enjoyedan incredible life and career. Now, she has chronicled her exploits, and as anyone who knows Dana would expect, it is intelligent, insightful, outrageous, and funny.Detailing high points, low points and everything in-between, the bookcovers, amongst many other things, liaisons with David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Keith Moon, and the cream of 1960’s rock royalty; Recording with Jimmy Page and Elton John; Performing as Mary Magdalene in the original London production of Jesus Christ Superstar, and as the Acid Queen in Tommy; Acting in films directed by Nicholas Roeg, Ken Russell and Mai Zetterling; Performing Shakespeare with Sir John Gielgud and Arthur Lowe; Topping the pop charts across Europe; Performing to an audience ofone million people in India; And… oh yes… Being British junior waterskichampion for 4 years!* * *Sir Elton John “Spending time with Dana was very special.  She was magical, and helped me overcome my shyness. She knew my story before I did! All the memories I have of her are fond ones. So much laughter and kindness which helped me enormously. Those brilliant times will never be forgotten.”Sir Tim Rice “Dana Gillespie is larger and more fun than life, whether on land or sea, stage or skis. Simultaneously beautifully earthy and ethereal, and effortlessly able to wring both sadness and hope out of the blues, often in the same line. She’s got everything she needs, she’s an artist, she don’t look back. Everything’sall right, everything’s fine. I can’t wait to read your book. I think.”Rick Wakeman “Having had the great pleasure of performing with Dana (in the musical sense of the word I hasten to add),I only wish I had played on more of her recordings. Introduced to me byher producer and mutual friend David Bowie, playing with her (again I mean musically so as to avoid any confusion) on the famous Trident Bechstein Grand was so enjoyable, and since then our paths have crossed more than a few times… including us both playing at the same blues festival in Ticino where her voice was truly amazing and better than ever. A real talent with everything she has ever done …..I can’t wait toread the book! A beautiful artistic lady in every sense of the word.”Marc Almond “Dana is fearless. She treads all over PC preciousness with some of the most funny and scandalous anecdotes I’ve heard of a life outrageously lived. And if that wasn’t enough, she sings the blues with a sauciness that’s chilli hot and ripe with erotic innuendo that can only come from a lady of full experience . A treasure,a legend, the Queen of cleavage and the last Empress of Bohemia.”Aimi MacDonald “Such joyful memories of working with Dana in Pantomime; a very cool and focused, talented lady.”Angie Bowie “YES, IT IS THE DANA GILLESPIE MEMOIRJulian Clary “From David Bowie to Alf Garnett… They say that variety is the spice of life, and Dana’s life has seen more spice than most. What a life! What a woman! What a book!”Cherry Vanilla “What an amazing career. You were there with David and Defries before any of us were around. Keep making music, writing, and being the sensual, beautiful woman that you are.”Phill Brown “Dana Gillespie, with her entourage and band, could be described with justification as the epitome of sex, drugsand rock ‘n’ roll. The sessions I worked on with Dana went to further extremes than any I worked on during the whole of the 1970s.”Tony Defries “When I met Dana half a century ago,  we formed an instant bond of mutual adoration. In all those years, time has not tempered nor distanced nor dimmed That Loving Feeling. She is exotic, adorable, uninhibited, beautiful, funny, erudite and smart. Whether speaking or singing, her voice wraps around every note with ease, while shades of caramel, toffee, and chocolate come to mind. Her delivery and fabulous phrasing is effortless and relaxed, and she isone of the most honest, generous, unassuming and unaffected artists I have ever worked with.”

In 2020, Liverpool Football Club reclaimed its position as the number one football team in England.But it was a journey that had taken the world-famous club 30 years; a journey that was filled with drama, intrigue, and numerous false dawns.Written by a lifelong Liverpool fan, this is a dramatic story of highs and lows, and how the club overcame their extended wait to become Champions Again!Featuring analysis of the managers, the players (good and bad), and the owners who have come and gone, this is a rollercoaster ride from thesuccess of 1990 through the disappointments that were endured during a three-decade hiatus. Covering the triumphs and travesties – and the incidents and tragedy – along the way, this book celebrates the reappearance of Liverpool FC at the pinnacle of English football.Ian Carroll is a published writer of fiction and non-fiction, and was the Script Editor for the play ‘Waiting for Hillsborough’, which won the Liverpool Echo Best Writing award. He was born in 1966, and named after Ian St John, who scored the winning goal in the 1965 FA Cup final – the first time in the club’s history that they had won the cup – and has been a Liverpool football fan since the day he was born.

Do you control alcohol — or does alcohol control you?Most of us would say we drink sensibly. But how do you know?The Honest Truth introduces the ACR — the Alcohol Consumption Regime — a deceptively simple six-week programme that removes all the guesswork, denial, and self-deception from your relationship with alcohol. No medication. No complex therapy. No judgement. Just honest, irrefutable evidence — presented by you, to yourself.Created by Nick Charles MBE, the first person in the UK honoured by the Queen for services to people with alcohol problems, the ACR has transformed lives across five decades — in GP surgeries, rehabilitation centres, A&E departments, and family homes. Its genius lies in its simplicity: it asks only that you follow a schedule of drinking and non-drinking windows. Whether you succeed or fail tells you everything you need to know.Because alcohol dependency isn't a label. It isn't black and white. It's a scale — and somewhere on that scale, your honest truth is waiting.Are you ready to find it?

Nick Charles MBE is a pioneer in treating alcohol dependency. As the founder of both the Chaucer Clinic and the Gainsborough Foundation, he was the first person to be honoured by the Queen ‘for services to peoplewith alcohol problems’ and his work – over four decades – has helped tens of thousands of people. But Nick’s decorated success overlays an extraordinary and unforgettable personal journey, for Nick was once an alcoholic vagrant sleeping rough on the streets of London.In 50 Years of Hard Road, Nick details his time in the abyss of alcohol addiction; a period that despatched relationships, his health, his career, and so much more. Forced to live on the streets for four years, Nick recalls the tough times, the characters he met, and the ever-present call of alcohol, but also how he slowly built up two carrier bags-worth of painstaking research into alcohol and its effects on his fellow man. It was through the documents in these carrier bags that Nick’s life was to change forever when, in the mid-1970s, he was taken under the wing of a doctor who cared for those on skid row. This dedicated medic recognised the treasure trove of information Nick had developed.50 Years of Hard Road is a remarkable, uplifting, and often humorous story of one man’s journey from the depths of life-crushing alcohol dependency, to running alcohol clinics and programmes across the country. It describes an incredible life filled with high points, low points, and amazing adventures in-between.

If you've been told to simply "manage" your pain — this book shows you how.Chronic pain doesn't just hurt. It quietly dismantles the life you knew — your work, your relationships, your sleep, your sense of self. Millions of people live with persistent pain, and yet so few are given the tools to truly fight back.Master Your Chronic Pain changes that.Written by Dr Nicola Sherlock, a clinician with years of specialist experience working in pain management, this warm and deeply practical guide walks you step by step through a science-backed programme for reclaiming your life. Drawing on the latest understanding of how the brain processes pain — and crucially, how it can be retrained — Dr Sherlock equips you with real strategies you can start using today.You'll learn how to understand the neuroscience of your own pain, rediscover what gives your life meaning, harness the power of mindfulness, movement and pacing, overcome the anxiety and low mood that so often travel alongside persistent pain, and build the inner resilience to keep going — even on the hard days.This is not a book that promises a miracle cure. It's something more valuable: an honest, compassionate companion that meets you where you are and helps you take back control, one step at a time.Understand the nature of chronic pain to manage it better.Appraise the life values and motivations that underpin your journey away from pain's control.Boost your energy levels and zest for life by eating smarter, sleeping better, and becoming more active.Manage the negative inner voices that constrain the life you desire. > Become less rigid in your thinking and grow your self-confidence.Embrace the benefits of mindfulness to combat persistent pain's obstacles.Handle stress, anxiety, and low mood to develop a life of increased independence and fulfilment.

Nick Charles MBE is a pioneer in treating alcohol dependency. As the founder of both the Chaucer Clinic and the Gainsborough Foundation, he was the first person to be honoured by the Queen ‘for services to peoplewith alcohol problems’ and his work – over four decades – has helped tens of thousands of people. But Nick’s decorated success overlays an extraordinary and unforgettable personal journey, for Nick was once an alcoholic vagrant sleeping rough on the streets of London.In 50 Years of Hard Road, Nick details his time in the abyss of alcohol addiction; a period that despatched relationships, his health, his career, and so much more. Forced to live on the streets for four years, Nick recalls the tough times, the characters he met, and the ever-present call of alcohol, but also how he slowly built up two carrier bags-worth of painstaking research into alcohol and its effects on his fellow man. It was through the documents in these carrier bags that Nick’s life was to change forever when, in the mid-1970s, he was taken under the wing of a doctor who cared for those on skid row. This dedicated medic recognised the treasure trove of information Nick had developed.50 Years of Hard Road is a remarkable, uplifting, and often humorous story of one man’s journey from the depths of life-crushing alcohol dependency, to running alcohol clinics and programmes across the country. It describes an incredible life filled with high points, low points, and amazing adventures in-between.

From 1904 to 2020, Griffin Park was the iconic, idiosyncratic, and much-loved home of Brentford FC.For 116 years, and deriving its name from the symbol of a brewery that owned the orchard before the stadium, Griffin Park witnessed highs and lows and much in-between, hosting over 2,800 football matches and numerous other occasions. One of a kind, it was the only English football stadium that had a pub on each corner.In this fascinating book, lifelong Bees fan Jonathan Burchill draws from contemporaneous resources to present a unique history of Brentford through season-by-season reviews of the events at Griffin Park. Recounting stories and statistics from both on and off the pitch – from fires to floodlights, from abandoned redevelopment plans to multiple missed penalties – Jonathan weaves an extended, fascinating insight not just into this remarkable West London football club but into the social history affecting those connected with it for over a century.As the Bees settle into their new home at Brentford Community Stadium in the Premier League, A Pub On Each Corner providesa comprehensive and insightful account into their time at Griffin Park,and is a must-read for any Brentford fan, old or new!

31,449 days. After last winning promotion to the First Division in 1935, it took Brentford 31,449 days to retake their position in the top tier of English football, when they hosted Arsenal on a balmy night in August 2021 and surprised a worldwide audience of more than a billion fans with a famous victory.But would the stunning opening night triumph prove to be a false dawn? How would the Bees – Just a Bus Stop in Hounslow– cope with the challenge of the Premier League where they would face clubs whose resources, squad depth, and quality dwarfed their own? Coulda team that began the season without a single player who had started a Premier League match compete on a level playing field? Would Brentford’srevolutionary methods – under charismatic manager Thomas Frank – eye-pleasing play, and tactical nous be enough to ensure Premier League survival?Written with the full co-operation of the club and including exclusive interviews with players and officials, Just a Bus Stop in Hounslow followsBrentford’s debut season at home – in their beautiful Brentford Community Stadium – and away, as they took on the 2021/22 season.Detailing matches, rumours, signings and departures – including the arrival and impact of Christian Eriksen – and offering behind-the-scenesinformation plus historical insights, author Greville Waterman paints afascinating picture of a club with an indelible bond, connection, and sense of unity with its supporters and local community.Just a Bus Stop in Hounslow? Absolutely not!* * * * *“This has been a top, top season for Brentford and you can relive it in this top, top book.” Thomas Frank

Good mental health and wellbeing are the cornerstones of success and fulfilment in both sport and life.Without them, barriers appear insurmountable, and victories can feel hollow. It is possible to perform for periods of time if you are struggling mentally, but this state is not sustainable or enjoyable.So, how do sportspeople keep on top of wellbeing and the mental side to both sporting performances and life overall? In this book, by top Chartered Psychologist Sarah Broadhead, we deep dive into the elements that really count, and identify what can be done – practically – to provide sportspeople with the best possible chance of success.Filled with real-world examples, findings from the latest research, plus life stories from top athletes, this book – for athletes, coaches, and administrators – is a must-read for nurturing people who wish to perform and thrive!Understand how good mental health and wellbeing can be seen as a continuum, not a state.Differentiate between good mental health and poor mental health,and dig into the many factors that influence our shifting state of wellbeing.Discover the importance of understanding yourself and what makesyou tick, plus the impact of sporting cultures and society’s broader pressures.Understand the impact of relationships – both good and unhealthy – and what can be done to improve them.Learn how to manage stress, fear, and anxiety, plus injuries, illness, competitions, disappointment, and more.Recognise the power and importance of physical and mental rest and recovery.Learn the value of support, and how to get the right kind of help.Foreword by Jade Jones, OBE – Double Olympic Taekwondo Champion

This is the story of a season in the life of one of the Premier League's biggest clubs. But Tottenham Hotspur hold a unique position in that group, having won just two League Cups since the Premier League was formed and the modern football boom began.Authors Alex Fynn and Martin Cloake follow the team through the 2022/23 season, another in which promise came to nothing, and ask why it is that Spurs continually fail to take full advantage of opportunities presented by the modern game. A game the club helped create.Along the way in a season in which the fortunes of some of football's biggest names - including Antonio Conte and Harry Kane - would prove pivotal, they place the club's story in the context of the development of the world's most successful sporting league, drawing on the views of some of the key figures in the tale.An essential read for Spurs fans, this is also a look at what success means in today's global game, and what it takes to achieve it. It is a hard-hitting but balanced analysis of the way Tottenham Hotspur has been run for the last 20 years, written by two people who have close knowledge of the club.Still Dreaming follows on from 1996's book Dream On - "A Football Classic" FourFourTwo.* * * * *Reviews.One of those classic accounts of a campaign that outlines why people are immersed in football -- Miguel Delaney, Chief Football Writer, The IndependentPhenomenally good and compelling read about the modern Spurs era -- Douglas Alexiou, Tottenham Hotspur Chairman 1982-1984A sharp, informed commentary with inside knowledge on the state of the contemporary game with the fans' experience at its heart. -- Tottenham on My Mind (Spurs blog)The insightful Still Dreaming delivers a frank assessment of Enic and Spurs Chairman Daniel Levy in Spurs' evolution. -- Frank Dalleres, City AMRecommended. On how last season at Tottenham unravelled, but also on the wider experience of being a fan and how we experience football in 2023. -- Charlie Eccleshare, The AthleticA fascinating read. Remarkable moments, so much in it. Brilliantly documented throughout. -- Last Word on Spurs Podcast27 years after the brilliant "Dream on", the authors show they still have their fingers firmly on the Tottenham pulse, with the aptly named "Still dreaming". Much have changed for the better in those years, but some things also remain frustratingly the same. The Spurs 22/23 season is dissected with great insight, and it perversely makes it an even more enjoyable read, seeing how the team is now playing under Postecoglou. -- Erik Thorstvedt, Spurs and Norway International goalkeeper, 1988-1994A wonderful book. I read it in one sitting. Highly recommended -- Mike Leigh, Presenter of The Spurs Show Podcast* * * * *Authors.As a Director of Saatchi & Saatchi, Alex Fynn advised the FA, the Football League and several Premier League clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur, on media and marketing. He was awarded an honorary Doctorate by Solent University in 2022. Together with H. Davidson, he wrote Dream On.Martin Cloake is a journalist, editor and Tottenham Hotspur season ticket holder. He has worked on a number of award-winning books about the club, is co-author of A People's History of THFC, the first book to tell the story of a club through the history of its supporters, and writes regularly about the culture and business of football. He currently works as a business journalist.

New Leaves from a Madeira Garden, from Tony Powell, introduces readers to the delights of 21st-century life on the beautiful Atlantic Island of Madeira.Inspired by an original text, Leaves from a Madeira Garden, first published in 1909, this modern-day exploration of Madeira comparesand contrasts the Island’s expansion and history. In 1909, Sir Charles Thomas-Stanford described his title as “a trivial story of an uneventfulwinter”, however, we discover he enjoyed four-month stays on the Islandover many years, and was enamoured with this unique idyll. The same is true for visitors in the present day.New Leaves from a Madeira Garden highlights much of the Island’s development over the past 100 years (a century of remarkable change), as seen through the eyes of these two visitors. Both came to the Island for long winter breaks, and the two impressions make for a remarkable, satisfying, and entertaining contrast that will fascinate and captivate tourists and islanders alike.Content covers Funchal, the mountains, plus numerous other parts of the island, the influx of British visitors over the years, the politicaland social changes that Madeira has experienced, holy days and holidays, and – of course – the world-famous gardens.Review “What a brilliant idea to take an old, out-of-print book – over ahundred years old – and follow its author’s structure only to add your own insights, memories, and descriptions of the incomparable Madeira. This island paradise, as viewed by two highly-talented authors, a hundred years apart, is uniquely described in ways that any visitors, residents, or long-time guests can enjoy.” Harry van BommelThe author Tony Powell was called to the Bar havinggraduated with an honours degree in law from the University of London. Having spent his working life in shipping and marine insurance, he now divides his time between the UK and Madeira.

In badminton, competitive matches are won in the heat of the battle, and victory is not always a reflection of the skill or the technique of the players. It's often a reflection on how the players handled the journey of the match, the tactical choices they made, and how they dealtwith changes in momentum. Indeed, it is a player's responses - on the court - that will turn around challenging situations and steer them to victory.Written for competitive badminton players of all levels, and drawing on years of experience at the highest international level, authors Andy Wood and Alistair Higham take an in-depth look at what happens in the cauldron of competition. By examining match events, momentum, and match flow, they offer game insights which will change players' perceptions ofwhat really happens in a match. And through this change of perception will come the understanding and ability to control the many factors thatcan make or break success.Focussing on the mental and tactical battles that take place, this book highlights the skills you need to develop to make the most of whatever situation you find yourself in. Packed with practical tips and examples from Olympic competition, The Winning Edge covers key questions at the heart of how to master the art of competing:What are the demands of badminton?What makes up a winning performance?How do I maintain consistent levels of performance throughout the twists and turns of a match?How do I make better decisions during the heat of the battle?How can I learn and progress from match to match?"The detailed approach focussing on how to win matches outlined in this book certainly played a significant and critical part in my journeyto becoming World Champion and World No: 1." - Gail Emms"Andy and Alistair brilliantly describe in detail how matches unfold and what skills we need as players, coaches and parents to give ourselves that critical advantage to help us all achieve our goals and dreams" - Nathan Robertson"Andy and Alistair take up one of the elements of high level sport that we often talk about. Yet, we never manage to describe in detail exactly what it is, and how it affects many deciding moments during our careers - no matter whether coach, player, or fan/parent watching from the sidelines - Momentum. The detailed and in-depth approach tothe topic in this book will no doubt give a lot of inspiration and thought to the reader on how to handle and approach this complex topic. It's not easy to believe that there is a final or simple answer towards understanding this, but this book certainly sparks the interest and journey towards becoming a lot more aware on how to understand Momentum.A must read for everyone out there with an in-depth interest in badminton and in high-level sports." - Peter Gade

All In Your Head is about what happens when your doctor doesn’t believe that you’re ill. When they think you are imagining a serious ailment, or worse, faking it.It’s the story of the stigma that goes with invisible illness, and ofthe strange places that chronic illness takes you. It’s the tale of bizarre treatments, and above all, the damage that’s created through other people’s doubts and indifference.Yet, there is an epidemic of undiagnosed, hard-to-explain, and misunderstood illnesses in today’s world, with new illnesses such as long-COVID steadily emerging. It is often up to individuals to drive their own search for recognition and a diagnosis, a task that can prove challenging due to establishment scepticism and disinterest.With honesty, and at times, dark humour, All In Your Head – from multiple award-winning author Marcus Sedgwick – explores how four simple words can make you question your sense of reality.Testimonials‘Poignant. Gripping. Provocative. A must read …’Dr Veronique Mead‘Everybody needs to read this book.’Dr Nina MuirheadAbout The AuthorMarcus Sedgwick is an award-winning author of over forty books for adults and young people. After careers in bookselling and the publishing industry, Sedgwick produced his first novel, Floodland, in 2000, winning the Branford Boase Award.

Across the world, thousands of people are diagnosed with the bombshell news of cancer every day.Initial thoughts of ‘Why’ quickly move on to ‘How can I deal with this?’ and ‘What should I do next?’ Sadly, there is often little or no help on how to move forward psychologically.Steer Into The Skid is based on the cancer journey of authorand business coach Ted Garratt, who experienced a two-and-a-half-year fight against melanoma. Following his professional experiences, Ted wanted to face his health challenges head-on, and knew that certain techniques would give him the best means – through a strong and effective mindset – to do so. He knew that retreating into his shell wasnot the most effective way forward.Steer Into The Skid provides a practical approach to dealingwith the mental side of having cancer. It offers a tried-and-tested 8-stage approach, based on Ted’s journey, and is built around mindfulness, meditation, tools from psychology, coaching, counselling, and more. In this book, you will discover a menu of options that you canuse – depending on personal needs and preferences – designed to help you respond purposefully to the health journey you find yourself on.Importantly, the book also includes interviews with people who have gone through cancer and other health issues, and shares their approachesto dealing with these momentous periods in life.When fate throws your life into a skid, becoming a hands-off passenger will do you no favours. Take action, steer into it, and continue your journey!Manage the mental side of a cancer diagnosis and treatment path through effective, easy-to-use techniques.Based on the real-life experiences of the author and his own two-and-a-half-year cancer journey.Designed to empower people to navigate their cancer journeys with a life-affirming attitude and response.Offers an 8-step programme using proven techniques from mindfulness, meditation, psychology, coaching, and counselling, that canbe used on a day-to-day basis.Includes interviews with people who have either had cancer or another serious illness, and draws on their experiences.A downloadable workbook accompanies the book.

You live in it. You work in it. You spend your money on it. But how much do you really know about the industry that built Britain?Construction is the third largest sector of the UK economy — employing three million people, generating nearly £200 billion a year, and shaping every road, home, school, hospital, and office in the country. Yet 30% of all construction work is rework: fixing what was done wrong the first time. At a cost seven times the industry's entire annual profit.The Secret Surveyor is the book the construction industry probably doesn't want you to read.Written by a senior surveyor with over twenty-five years of hands-on experience — who started out as a labourer and worked his way up — this is a frank, funny, and unflinching guide to how the industry really works. From the cowboy builder who disappears mid-job to the billion-pound contractor that collapsed overnight, from Grenfell Tower to the great leaseholder rip-off, this book leaves no stone unturned.Whether you're a homeowner planning an extension, a first-time buyer navigating the new-build market, a student considering a career in construction, or simply someone who wants to understand why that new motorway has been half-finished for three years, The Secret Surveyor gives you the inside story.You'll discover:How to choose a contractor — and the costly mistakes that catch people outWhy projects run over time and over budget, and how to protect yourselfWho the real players are — from the architect to the quantity surveyor — and what they actually doThe scandals, disasters, and institutional failures that have shaped the modern industryWhat green technology, offsite construction, and BIM really mean for the futureSharp, opinionated, and genuinely illuminating — this is the construction industry as only an insider could tell it.Don't stay in the house without reading it first.

(Out)Law is a powerful and inspiring journey of survival and resourcefulness, exploring the remarkable life of Alice Stephenson, who defied adversity to become a beacon of change in the legal world. At just 18, Alice faced the challenges of teenage motherhood and homelessness, yet refused to be defined by her circumstances. Determined and focused, she embarked on a path of education, navigating the complexities of university while juggling her responsibilities as a young mother.Having qualified as a solicitor, Alice had proven that barriers couldbe broken down thanks to grit and passion, but her story doesn’t stop there. In 2017, she set out to disrupt the legal industry by founding her own law firm – Stephenson Law.(Out)Law is a testament to one person’s defiance of societal expectations when coupled with drive and ambition. This book explores the struggles and challenges thatwomen and those whose faces don’t fit the mould encounter, as Alice stands against the norms of a male-dominated, elitist legal profession.Through her journey, Alice not only reshapes the legal landscape but also redefines what it means to be an outlaw – a rebel fighting for justice and change. Taking aim at archaic traditions, outdated perspectives, and an industry rife with discrimination, (Out)Lawexplores how innovation, inclusivity and the humanisation of lawyers are the key to delivering change within one of the world’s oldest professions. And, oh yes, how tattoos won’t bring the skies crashing onto our heads, either.(Out)Law is the must-read story of one woman’s remarkable journey from teenage mum to legal trailblazer.

Is the billable hour on its way out? Does any client like paying for legal services by the hour?With generative artificial intelligence creating tidal waves inthe legal industry - helping lawyers to create legal documents in mere seconds - the time-honoured billable hour is under threat more than ever. But what is the alternative?In Ditch The Billable Hour!, Shaun Jardine explains how lawyers should move away from timeas the driving element of pricing, and focus on the results that clients want to achieve. In doing so, he shows why legal firms need to adopt Value-Based Pricing (VBP), and how to do so.Ditch The Billable Hour! is the extensive and practical new book, from a former law firm CEO, that is filled with real-world expertise, advice, and perspectives, and which digs deep into all aspects of VBP for the legal industry.In the book, you will discover> What clients truly value.> How to have conversations to establish the value that lawyers create.> How to price and capture a share of that value.> How to create pricing options which give clients choice.> How to lead and implement the change to make Value-Based Pricing a reality.> Includes more than 20 interviews with lawyers and other professionals who have views on VBP.> Includes additional learning resources, hints, tips, and practical exercises, plus a RACI checklist.Any lawyer concerned about their future and the legitimacy and viability of the billable hour should read this book.The billable hour's iceberg is melting.

In Patients First, LeslieTurnberg, former President of the Royal College of Physicians, focuses on the needs of NHS patients and the staff who care for them. Shining a light on the many challenges facing the NHS and Primary and Social Care,and resisting any suggestion of yet another wholesale reorganisation, he pinpoints where and how to improve outcomes.It is clear that the caring services must change and a patient-centred model – where a disillusioned workforce is brought back into satisfying and contented employment – should be the aim. Chapters on Social care and Primary Care come first, as so much in secondary careis dependent on them. Chapters on Public Health, Mental Health, and Maternity Care provide examples of where significant improvements may begained. Further chapters on Trust in the NHS, Research, and Funding follow.Patients First is a must-read for anyone interested in an NHS action plan for the future.* * * * *ReviewsLord Turnberg carefully takes the temperature of an ailing NHS. His life-saving prescription should be widely debated by all who care about our nation’s most vital institution. Lord Simon Stevens, former Chief Executive of NHS EnglandLeslie Turnberg’s passion for the NHS is palpable. He knows it has to adapt, reconnect with its workforce and integrate with social care. Sir David Dalton, Former CEO of Salford Royal NHS Foundation TrustLeslie Turnberg draws on his wide experience to examine the reality of providing health care in the current climate. He suggests several ways in which the NHS can move from despair to hope. Rebecca Myers. Visiting Professor, Health Systems Innovations Laboratory, London South Bank University… has managed to distil not only the main issues but more importantly, the potential solutions …. His refreshing ability to listento those working at the coal face makes this a book well-worth reading. Alexis Ingram. General Practitioner… Brought his unique perspective and values into the book. I am sure people will read it with pleasure and be better for having done so. Baroness Kay Andrews, Chair, Select Committee on Social CareAn astonishing piece of work and a damned good read. Baroness Jill Pitkeathley, Vice President, Carers UK* * * * *About the Author Leslie Turnberg was Professor of Medicine and Dean of the Medical School in Manchester before becoming President of the Royal College of Physicians in 1992. He led a review of London’s Health Services in 1997,was President of the Medical Protection Society, and was Chair of the Board of the Public Health Laboratory Service before entering the House of Lords in 2000. There, he speaks on health and social care.Leslie is also the author of a number of other books, including Forks in the Road, Beyond the Balfour Declaration, Mandate, and An Unreasonable Man.

How can law firmowners bill fewer hours but make bigger profits? How can they grow their businesseswith reliable team members and take well-earned breaks without worrying theirfirm will fall apart? The answer is effective and profitable delegation.Delegation drivesprofitability more than anything else, yet few fully understand its power. Itis self-evident that ten team members billing per hour is more profitable thana law firm owner billing an hour on their own, yet most law firm owners are trappedin heavy billable workloads and unknowingly greatly limit their profits. Thisis because - for most - at no stage has anyone shown them how to run their lawfirms effectively! In Delegate Now toSupercharge Your Profits, law firm growth consultant Dan Warburton shows howskilful delegation multiplies profits for law firm owners and frees them up todo the work they enjoy. He then shows you - practically and effectively - how tobuild a firm that doesn't constantly rely on you as it becomes more profitablethan ever.Inthis book, you will discover:Whydelegating greatly increases profits for law firm owners.How tostop being the bottleneck in your firm's profitability.How tobuild teams that are highly loyal to your firm's success.How todelegate work from clients you've had for years while keeping their business.How tocreate chains of command that give you your time back, not take it away.The art ofacknowledgements so that your best team members don't want to leave your firm.Filledwith real-world examples, case studies, and actionable guidance.Anylaw firm owner worried that growing their firm means working even harder andlonger hours needs to read this book. Don't end up like most law firm owners:burned out, never fulfilling your profit potential, and harbouring regrets asyou are forced to depart a firm that you've spent years building.About the Author: DanWarburton has spent more than 25 years developing and implementing advancedleadership and management strategies and helping business owners achieve newlevels of success. Since 2020, Dan has specialised in guiding law firm ownerson how to use delegation skills to gain extraordinary results in their firms.It is not uncommon for Dan's clients to gain a revenue increase of more than100% in less than a year while more than halving their workloads. In DelegateNow to Supercharge Your Profits, Dan brings those decades of expertisetogether in a must-read, practical book.

Airway. Breathing. Circulation. Disability. Exposure. Perhaps the five most misunderstood words in life support.Join anaesthetics and intensive care doctor, and award-winning writer Dr Mark ZY Tan, as he lays bare the clinical, ethical, and moral dilemmas facing intensive care professionals in today’s complex world. Scars and Stains takes readers into the world of intensive care, where split-second decisions and precise skills can forever impact the lives of patients and their families. It is a journey that crosses continents, communities, and cultures – from the slums of Thailand and jungles of Papua New Guinea to the wealthiest districts of London and largest hospitals in the UK. Caring for some of the most unwell patients, with the help of high-tech machinery, and often in emotionally volatile situations, Mark provides moving – and often eye-opening – insights into this fascinating frontier of medicine. He brings together the science underpinning this high-stakes specialty with the humanity required to navigate life and death decisions.Written for anyone interested in the reality of life on the frontline, the book challenges preconceived notions of the ICU, sheds light on the often-misunderstood realities faced by patients, their loved ones, and healthcare professionals in the most challenging of environments, and guides readers in considering their own preferences and priorities when faced with life-limiting illnesses.Foreword by Matt Morgan, author of Critical (2020) and One Medicine (2023)* * * * *ReviewsSometimes invigorating and buoyant, sometimes raw and confronting, this deeply moving insight into the life of an intensive care doctor will stay with readers long after they have put their copy down. Mark Tan writes with literary eloquence, disarming frankness, but above all with spellbinding humanity. Dr Anna Greenwood, Professor of Health History, University of Nottingham. Co-author: Florence Nightingale at Home (Palgrave Macmillan, 2020), winner of the National People’s Book Prize, ‘Best Achievement’ 2021-2022.A true gem, for once taken up it’s hard to put down. It’s not meant for the faint-hearted or those who desire a happy ending, though one can detect an undercurrent of hope throughout… Here’s the story behind the story, finely tuned and refreshingly painted. Dr Andrew Goh, Editor-in-chief, Impact Magazine Asia, Emeritus chairman, World Vision (Singapore) & Halogen Foundation SingaporeThe pages contain the flame of human resilience and the warmth of abundant wisdom. This is a book not just for those interested in intensive care or those thinking more deeply about critical illness, dying, and death. It is also for those keen to discover the true cost of survival, and live in light of such knowledge. Dr Wes Ely, Professor of Medicine & Critical Care, Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Author: Every Deep Drawn Breath (Winner of the 2022 Christopher award)Well written and readily accessible… it is the human stories that make this book compelling. This book is very timely given the ongoing COVID inquiry in the UK. Prof Tony Redmond OBE, Professor Emeritus of International Emergency Medicine, University of Manchester. Author: Frontline – Stories of Care and Courage in Emergency Medicine (HarperNorth).I highly recommend this book for anyone interested in getting behind the closed curtains of intensive care. Dr Steve Taylor, GP and spokesperson for Doctors’ Association UKAn honest and insightful book into the unknown world of intensive care. Mark accurately describes the travails and jubilations of a UK resident intensive care doctor on the shop floor. Both joyful and sad at the same time and beautifully written. Dr Shondipon Laha, Intensive Care Society (UK) President (24-26)* * * * *About the Author Mark ZY Tan is an intensive care doctor based in Manchester. He has won 1st and 3rd prizes for the Doctors for the NHS essay competitions (2023 and 2021, respectively), 1st and joint 2nd prize for the Society of Medical Writers’ non-fiction competition in 2022, and 2nd prize for the Health Education England essay competition 2021.