• World in Union: A History of the Rugby World Cup in XV Matches

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    World in Union is the story of the Rugby World Cup told via its fifteen most important and dramatic matches. From the inauspicious beginnings of the 1987 tournament, which nearly didn’t happen due to back-room politics, and the amateur era’s aversion to commercialism, the Rugby World Cup has grown into the third largest sporting event in the world, behind only the FIFA World Cup and the Olympics. World in Union looks at the greatest games and the biggest controversies played out on the Rugby World Cup stage with each chapter focusing on a different game. Western Samoa breaking Welsh hearts, the emergence of Jonah Lomu, Nelson Mandela and Francois Pienaar uniting the Rainbow Nation, Wilkinson’s drop for World Cup glory, France’s habit of spoiling the All Blacks’ party, Sam Warburton’s controversial sending off and Japan’s greatest moment-all this and more is covered in this enjoyable narrative for all rugby fans.

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    £17.40£21.40
  • The Birth of Rugby in Cardiff and Wales: ‘This Rugby Spellbound People’

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    Wales fell in love with rugby over 100 years ago, and this national affair with the game remains as intense and intoxicating today as it was in the late 1800s, when tens of thousands of passionate and expectant supporters would make their way to the Arms Park to see Wales play the best teams in the world and to enjoy the famous match-day atmosphere in Cardiff’s bustling town centre. The Welsh obsession for rugby was already evident in 1899 when supporters ‘packed’ Cardiff’s Westgate Street ‘from wall to wall’ for a Triple Crown decider against Ireland, and an advocate of soccer in Cardiff commented in 1901: ‘to carry one of those funny round balls through the streets meant running the gauntlet of curious onlookers’. Rugby was undoubtedly the sporting heartbeat of Cardiff with over 230 clubs in 1895; but how did this obsession with rugby grip Cardiff and the industrial towns of south Wales, and why did the Welsh quickly become ‘this rugby spellbound people’? In this new, expanded and heavily illustrated paperback edition, Gwyn Prescott draws on previously unused sources to provide a fresh and fascinating insight into the origins and early years of the game in Cardiff. He outlines how its citizens of all backgrounds, its many distinct districts, and its commercial and religious interests took rugby to their hearts through the growth of clubs, competitions and the establishment of the famous Arms Park as the focal point of rugby in Wales. The Birth of Rugby in Cardiff and Wales is the essential guide to the importance of rugby in Cardiff and to the significance of Cardiff to the development of Welsh rugby in the nineteenth century.

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    £16.10
  • Scottish Rugby 101: A Pocket Guide in 101 Moments, Stats, Characters and Games

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    Scottish Rugby 101 is a compendium of fascinating facts, quotes, stats, stories, personalities and trivia – a perfect stocking-filler for all fans of Scottish rugby.

    From the very first Test match in 1871 all the way through to the present day, Scottish rugby’s rich history is distilled into 101 facts, stats and stories. This fun-packed volume is an instructive, if sometimes irreverent – but always affectionate – guide to some of the ground-breaking firsts, controversies, innovations, achievements and disasters that have taken place in the game north of the Border – an entertaining crib-sheet to Scottish rugby for experts and novices alike.

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    £7.20£7.60
  • 80 Irish Rugby Word Search Puzzles – International Team Edition: – Test Your Knowledge Of Past And Present Irish International Rugby Players & Coaches – 800 Names To Find

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    80 Irish Rugby Word Search Puzzles – International Team Edition

    This fantastic book contains a total of 80 word search puzzles containing the names of Irish International rugby players from the past and present. See if you can find the 800 Irish Rugby team’s legends and today’s rising stars!

    Rediscover the legends of Irish rugby.
    Who are the top try scorers, the top point scorers, the most capped captains, the youngest ever players, oldest ever players and the players who have made the most appearances?
    Have fun finding out all the answers with this fantastic book!

    Inside you will find 80 20×20 letter grids with hidden names on each page.
    br>On each page there are the names contained somewhere in the grid and the page number of the solution grid – if you need it!

    There are hours of fun to be had for yourself or a Ireland Rugby supporter you know. This book is the perfect birthday or Christmas gift for any fan of Irish International Rugby.

    THIS BOOK CONTAINS:
    – 80 Word Search Puzzles with solutions
    – Full page Puzzles with word list
    – Premium matte cover design
    – High quality white paper
    – Perfect size for travel 6″ x 9″
    – 103 Pages in total.
    – Hours of entertainment!

    All information is correct at time of publication.

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    £6.60
  • Wales Rugby Wordsearches: Welsh Rugby Union Players, Legends, Captains, Grounds and More Word Search Puzzle Collection

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    Welsh Rugby Wordsearches!

    If you love Welsh Rugby, its traditions, history and all its legendary players, then this is the perfect book for you! Inside this epic collection you will find hundreds and hundreds of players who have had the hnour of representing Wales at international level. Search for all the legends of the past as well as the current stars of today’s game!

    All the words in this book can go across, down, diagonally and back to front. If you get stuck at all, you will find all the answers in the back of the book. With a large sized 8.5 inches by 11 inches, it is the perfect sized book for ease of reading and portability.

    Get the perfect gift for any fan of the Welsh Rugby or any word search lover – young or old!

    Scroll up and Buy It Now!

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    £5.70
  • Rugby Autograph Book: Autograph Book for Kids and Adults

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    Use this autograph book to collect the signatures of rugby players, managers, and stars.

    Makes a great gift for rugby fans and enthusiasts. Ideal for friends and family at birthdays or Christmas.

    • 8.25 x 6 inches
    • 100 pages
    • Printed on white paper
    • Matte finish cover

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    £4.60
  • Glory in Union: The Rugby World Cup

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    Glory in Union is a pictorial celebration of the Rugby World Cup, taking us on a thrilling journey from the inaugural tournament in 1987 to the present day.

    Using stunning stock images, it brings you the greatest and most iconic stars to have ever played the game, including Jonah Lomu, David Campese, Jonny Wilkinson, Sebastian Chabel, Zinzan Brooke, Michael Jones, Brian O’Driscoll, Richie McCaw, Francois Pienaar and many more.

    This beautifully illustrated book covers the great matches, the turning points, the controversy, the heroes, the villains and the iconic moments that have made the World Cup the most prestigious tournament in rugby. Glory in Union is an essential piece of World Cup nostalgia for every rugby fan.

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    £19.30£23.80
  • The Men in the Arena: England, Australia and the Battle for the 2003 Rugby World Cup

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    The ultimate World Cup showdown, in the words of those who were there.

    From 1997 to 2003 England and Australia battled for domination of the rugby world in one of the greatest rivalries the sport has ever known. In The Men in the Arena, William Hill shortlisted authors Peter Burns and Tom English explore every aspect of the teams’ journey to the 2003 Rugby World Cup final, telling the story primarily in the words of the protagonists at the centre of the battle.

    Featuring exclusive new interviews with players and coaches from both teams plus an array of superstars who faced them from New Zealand, Ireland, France, Wales and beyond, this is the inside story like it has never been told before.

    ‘A splendid re-telling of English rugby’s most celebrated story. Cracking stuff from start to finish’ – Robert Kiston, The Guardian

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    £17.90£19.00
  • An Illustrated History of English Rugby: Fun, Facts and Stories from over 150 Years of Men’s International Rugby (Illustrated Rugby Histories)

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    The English rugby team has been scrummaging its way around the rugby fields of the world since 1871.

    James Stafford’s An Illustrated History of English Rugby takes you on a thrilling journey through a century and a half of glory, failure, mediocrity and brilliance. 

    Mixing stats and facts with player profiles, match reports and social history, this book is perfect for hardcore and casual fans aged eight to 80. Packed with delightful illustrations from Raluca Moldovan, this follow up to Stafford’s best-selling An Illustrated History of Welsh Rugby will give readers a new appreciation of the stars of today and the pioneers of yesteryear.

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    £11.90£12.30
  • 100 Funny Irish Rugby Moments

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    Irish rugby’s most hilarious and outrageous moments

    100 Funny Irish Rugby Moments is a collection of priceless anecdotes from the field, with interviews from Moss Keane, Mick Galwey, Peter Clohessy and plenty more, plus a foreword by the legendary Tony Ward.

    From Lansdowne Road to Thomond Park, from Connacht to Ulster and Leeside to the Lions, these are some of the most unexpected tales of Irish rugby legends, like when . . .

    – BRIAN O’DRISCOLL HOSTED A BOND GIRL
    – PAUL O’CONNELL MET PRINCE WILLIAM
    – RORY BEST TURNED INTO SLEEPING BEAUTY
    – AND JAMES LOWE MADE A STRANGE REQUEST OF THE GARDAÍ

    This book offers a unique glimpse into the funniest moments that have happened on and off the pitch with some of rugby’s greatest characters.

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    £12.20£14.20
  • An Illustrated History of Welsh Rugby: Fun, Facts and Stories from 140 Years of International Rugby (Illustrated Rugby Histories)

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    Revised and Updated Second Edition

    For almost 140 years the Welsh rugby team has battled proudly on the international stage.

    Full of tales of fighting clergymen, poisoned arrows and deathbed confessionals, James Stafford’s An Illustrated History of Welsh Rugby takes a unique look at the games, the players, the legends and the myths behind Wales’s national game.

    Blending fun and facts with trivia and social history, this is Welsh rugby like you’ve never experienced it before. Brimming with delightful illustrations from Raluca Moldovan and irreverent humour, this book will fascinate young readers and curious adults alike.

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    £9.50
  • Hope and Glory: Rugby League in Thatcher’s Britain

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    **LONGLISTED FOR THE 2023 WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR**

    “A timely book… Broxton is a superb and sympathetic chronicler of how this happened.” –Patrick Kidd, The Times

    Hope and Glory recreates the extraordinary era of Thatcherite Britain with the dramatic tension of a novel, revealing it as a critical moment in rugby league history when despite losing everything, anything seemed possible.

    Rugby league should never have survived Thatcher’s Britain. As the sport of the working class, the expectation was that rugby league would suffer the same fate as the textile mills, factories and coal mines that once surrounded it. Having declined in the 1970s, the sport appeared to be at the point of no return in 1982, when the Australian team destroyed any remaining illusions of ‘British exceptionalism’.

    But as it often does, rugby league found a way to turn itself around. From the pit villages which fought industrial decline to the players who ushered in the new professional era, the 1980s was the decade when rugby league finally came of age. By the 1990s, there was an optimism that it could even replace football as the global game for the 21st century.

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    £19.30£23.80
  • Rugby’s Greatest Mavericks

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    The author of the bestselling Hard Men of Rugby gives us the thrilling stories of 20 of the greatest rugby mavericks from the last 80 years. Featuring exclusive player interviews, this lively book brings some of rugby’s craziest moments, biggest characters and most remarkable stories to life. Foreword by David Campese
    “It’s a great mix of players Luke has selected. They are all maverick in their own different way and show how rugby should be able to accommodate all kinds of personalities and styles.” David Campese, World Cup Winning Wallaby, broadcaster and coach

    “A sweet and scintillating mix of stories, anecdotes and insight into some of rugby’s most fascinating characters. The book’s blend of legends and relative unknowns means even the most well-read rugby fan will find something new to enjoy here.” James Stafford, Author and editor of The East Terrace

    “A refreshing and highly entertaining read that highlights some of rugby’s truly great characters and serves to remind us why we fell in love with the game in the first place.” Donal Lenihan, Former Ireland and British and Irish Lions player and manager

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    £10.40£12.30
  • Football Word Search: Premier League 2023/24 Edition: Football Word Search For Kids and Adults

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    This 2023/24 Premier League Word Search Books is a Perfect Gift for Football Mad Kids and Adults!

    This Football Word Search book will keep footy fans busy for hours! With 50 completely up to date word searches for the 2023/24 Premier League season.

    The Football Word Search book is a great gift for the 2023/24 Premier League season:

    • For football fans of all ages
    • 50 football word search puzzles
    • Includes statistics, names, stadiums, and managers up to date for the new season
    • Beautiful football illustrations throughout
    • 6″ x 9″ is a perfect size for on the go entertainment
    • A great gift for football fans that would make a nice birthday present or stocking filler
    • And all answers can be found at the back of the book!

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    £5.70
  • Maradona (Classic Football Heroes – Limited International Edition)

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    Complete your collection with these limited Classic Football Heroes International editions – now with a bonus World Cup chapter!

    Diego Maradona is a true footballing legend, and arguably the greatest player ever. The Argentinian playmaker was renowned for his unbelievable skills and agility, as he effortlessly weaved his way up the pitch and through the opposition defence. Nicknamed ‘The Golden Boy’, Maradona earned ninety-one caps and scored thirty-one goals for his country, including in the 1986 World Cup where he captained his team to victory – scoring the two most famous goals of all time, against England, along the way!

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    £6.00£6.60
  • Our Town’s Pride: 103 Years of Rushden Town Football Club

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    Our Town’s Pride – 103 Years of Rushden Town Football Club tells the story of the Northamptonshire-based football club, affectionately known as The Russians, from their humble beginnings at the turn of the 19th century as Rushden FC, Rushden Town, Rushden Fosse and finally back to Rushden Town again before the club was merged with local rivals Irthlingborough Diamonds to form Rushden and Diamonds FC in 1992.
    This fascinating collection of photographs, press cuttings and match reports charts their many highs – and lows – as the Hayden Road side competed in non-league and cup competition.

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    £9.50
  • The Men Who Made Manchester United: The Untold Story

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    “A great background spanning almost a hundred years on the men who made everything that followed possible. A must-read for any Manchester United fan.” –Gary Neville, former Manchester United captain

    “At a time when money is king in football, this is an important insight into just how humble the beginnings of Manchester United were. These are human football stories but they also provide a slice of Manchester’s social history.” –John Murray, BBC Football Correspondent

    The Men Who Made Manchester United brings you the definitive history of Manchester United before Sir Matt Busby’s post-war halcyon days.

    Inside are tales that will make you squirm, laugh and cry, including:

    • The transfer fee of two freezers of ice cream
    • The tragic death of a young footballer and his forgotten family
    • The fight for the right to unionise
    • Edwardian Cockney Reds
    • Severed fingers and the pelting stones of the angry residents of Budapest

    As Victorian Britain was gripped by ‘the football craze’, eight men laid the foundations at one of the world’s greatest clubs. These pioneers ranged from miners to brewery owners, fitness fanatics to portly beer drinkers. From Stretford, Ancoats, Birmingham, Bolton, Darlington, Chirk and Crewe, some were rebels, others were leaders. All were grafters.

    This is the story behind the club’s name and colours, the building of Old Trafford, the founding of the PFA and the creation of the Academy. It’s filled with tales that will fascinate and entertain, making it the perfect gift for Manchester United fans!

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    £16.70£19.00
  • ‘Unsuitable for Females’: The Rise of the Lionesses and Women’s Football in England

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    Shortlisted for the 2023 Sports Book Awards for Best Football Writing of the Year

    Discover the origins of the Lionesses that brought football home. 

    England’s Lionesses are on the front and back pages; their stars feature on prime-time television; they are named in the national honours lists for their contribution to their sport and to society. The names of Lucy Bronze, Steph Houghton and Ellen White are emblazoned across the backs of children’s replica jerseys. These women are top athletes – and top celebrities. But in 1921, the Football Association introduced a ban on women’s football, pronouncing the sport ‘quite unsuitable for females’.

    That ban would last for half a century – but despite official prohibition the women’s game went underground. From the Dick, Kerr Ladies touring the world to the Lost Lionesses who played at the unsanctioned Women’s World Cup in Mexico in 1971, generations of women defied the restrictions and laid the foundations for today’s Lionesses – so much so that in 2018 England’s Women’s Super League became the first fully professional league in Europe…when just a few decades previously women were forbidden to play the sport in England at all.

    This book tells the story of women’s football in England since its 19th-century inception through pen portraits of its trailblazers. The game might have once been banned because of its popularity – find out about the subversive women who kept organising their teams and matches despite the prohibition, who broke barriers and set records – the legends of the game who built the foundations of the stage upon which today’s stars flourish.

    ‘At what feels like a pivotal moment, Carrie’s forensic research and depth of knowledge make her the perfect person to guide us through the constantly changing landscape of women’s football’ – Kelly Cates, TV presenter

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    £9.50
  • Football Advent Calendar: Countdown to Christmas with 24 Fun Challenges(3 Puzzles A Day) to Test your Football Knowledge

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    Embark on a Football adventure with our Football Advent Calendar Book! On each page, you’ll find an engaging crossword puzzle And football quiz that challenges your Football knowledge with every question. Answer profound questions about the game to reveal the hidden words. But the fun doesn’t stop there – enjoy an exciting word search puzzle filled with Football-related terms as a bonus. Whether you’re a passionate fan or just starting to explore the sport, this Advent Calendar Book is your ticket to daily fun and games, all centered around the wonderful game.

    • 3 Puzzles a day (Football Quiz, Football Crossword, Football Word search)
    • Easy to complete in one day
    • Fun Idea for all football fans

    So why wait? Get ready for the countdown and achieve great success with Football-inspired brain teasers????????✅!

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    £9.50
  • The Ultimate 23/24 Football Activity Book For Kids Aged 6-12: Word Search Mazes Colouring Facts Dot To Dot and much more

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    Embark on an interactive journey into the 23/24 football season. This immersive activity book is packed with engaging tasks ranging from coloring pages, mazes, and dot-to-dot puzzles, to brain-boosting word searches, each designed to entertain and educate in equal measure.

    This book offers fascinating football facts that will enhance your child’s knowledge of the game while they enjoy all the activities. It’s not just an activity book, but also a fun educational resource that encourages the development of problem-solving skills, creativity, and a deeper appreciation for the sport. Watch as your children immerse themselves in hours of fruitful fun, transforming their football fascination into a learning adventure.

    Features:

    • A diverse collection of activities including coloring pages, mazes, word searches, and dot-to-dot puzzles
    • Fun and interesting football facts to enhance knowledge and pique curiosity
    • Activities designed to promote problem-solving skills and creativity
    • Suitable for football enthusiasts aged 6-12
    • A large, easy-to-handle format (8.5 x 11 inches) for a comfortable and engaging experience

    Fuel your child’s passion for football and make learning a thrilling experience.

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    £6.60
  • Really Fun Football Facts Book For 7 Year Olds: Illustrated Amazing Facts. The Ultimate Trivia Football Book For Kids (Activity Books For Kids)

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    Packed with really fun illustrated footie facts for kids age 7. If you’re 7 and live and breathe football then you’ll love this football fact book. Over 100 amazing facts that will blow your mind, expand your knowledge and make you a walking, talking, football expert! From the most surprising world records and Premier League football stats to fanatical fans and fascinating trivia about your ultimate football heroes.

    From Messi to Ronaldo, Rashford to Kane, Foden to Grealish or the mighty Lionesses – there’s a really fun football superstar fact we bet you didn’t know. Uncover crazy stats and randoms about your favourite team including Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea Tottenham Hotspur and loads more.

    Did you know?

    • England Captain Harry Kane is a brilliant golfer. He’s almost good enough to go ‘pro’.

    • The fastest ever goal in the Premier League was scored in just 7.69 seconds.

    • If you put 195 million footballs next to each other they would reach from Earth to Mars.

    • Liverpool FC sell a fun version of hot dogs called Klopp Dogs named after their manager Jürgen Klopp.

    • Manchester City midfielder Jack Grealish wears age 7-8 kids shin pads!

    Highlights

    ★ Over 100 amazing facts for 7 year olds

    ★ One of 3 Really Fun illustrated trivia football books

    ★ Fantastic facts about your favourite football superstars

    ★ World records and weird-but-true footie facts

    ★ Great football gifts for boys and girls

    ★ The ultimate football book for boys 7-9

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    £5.70£6.20
  • Create your own football club – Champions edition: Activity book for football mad kids

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    Create your own football club – Champions edition

    Following on from our popular ‘Create your own football club’ activity book, Amber Octopus is pleased to present this Champions edition.

    In this edition, your football mad child will still design the club’s badge, select the starting lineup and create the kits. In addition, they’ll also need to colour the stadium, design the training kit, create merchandise and combine all their designs to create the official matchday programme.

    There are 16 tasks for each club with three different clubs to complete. This book is sure to provide hours of entertainment for kids who love football.

    Book feature:

    • Glossy front cover
    • Large 8″x10″ single sided pages
    • Three clubs to complete
    • Each club has 16 tasks to complete

    Thank you for looking & happy creating!

    About amberoctopus

    Based in rural Buckinghamshire, amberoctopus is a small business created by a father of two young daughters. Our aim is to create engaging books for young people that spark their imagination and creativity – as well as giving parents a little break.

    Thank you for your interest.

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    £6.10
  • Card Games For Dummies, 3rd Edition

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    The perfect book for when you’re ready to move beyond 52-card pickup 

    Feeling rummy? Ready to bridge the gap? In the mood to go fish? Card Games For Dummies is your source for rules, strategy, and fun. You’ll learn everything you need to know to play and win at your family’s favorite games, plus a bunch of others that are probably new to you. If you’re the gambling kind, you can get started with poker, blackjack, and other casino favorites, right here. This handy guide takes card game enthusiasm to the next level and explains the tips and tricks that can turn game night into some serious competition.  

    • Learn the official rules for all your favorite card games 
    • Discover strategies for winning at bridge, poker, hearts, and many more 
    • Play easy games that are perfect for the whole family 
    • Get started in the world of online card gaming 

    Card Games For Dummies will whet your appetite for play. Start shuffling!  

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    £12.70£15.20
  • Scarne’s New Complete Guide to Gambling

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    Provides detailed information on strategy, methods of play, and rules in all games of chance and skill as well as explaining odds and house percentages, swindling methods, and sleight-of-hand tricks

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    £15.80
  • Follow Your Leader: The memoir of a Newmarket trainer

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    The fifty-year career of Gavin Pritchard-Gordon in Newmarket, the Headquarters of British Racing, proved to be as exciting a ride as those provided by his many winning horses. This caught the author as much by surprise as anyone else. The opportunity to train racehorses was offered to Pritchard-Gordon somewhat out of the blue by the legendary trainer Harvey Leader.
    Pritchard-Gordon grabbed at the chance to follow in Mr Leader’s footsteps. He never looked back as a life in Racing took him to many a Winners’ Enclosure and the country’s grandest houses, all the while having great fun with the top names of Racing, past and present.

    Foreword by Brough Scott

    “A stylish homage to Newmarket this memoir is deliciously indiscreet, full of humorous anecdotes that will make the reader laugh out loud. It cleverly exposes some of racing’s shibboleths while retaining the author’s innate decency and humanity. A must read for the racing aficionado.”
    Author and journalist Colin Mackenzie.

    About the author:
    Racing has been Gavin Pritchard-Gordon’s life, ever since he first came to Newmarket in 1966 to be a pupil trainer with the greatly respected Harvey Leader – one of the very few people to have trained both a Classic and a Grand National winner. He spent similar spells as Assistant to Peter Walwyn in Lambourn, and Stuart Murless, on the Curragh, before returning to Newmarket, and taking over the trainer’s license from Harvey Leader, at Shalfleet, in 1972.
    The best horses Pritchard-Gordon trained on the Flat were Group 1 winners Noalcoholic, Ardoon and Record Run – but one of his most exciting moments came when King Pele, ridden by the intrepid David Nicholson, triumphed in the Gloucester Hurdle (now the Sun Alliance) at the Cheltenham Festival in 1973.
    Pritchard-Gordon stopped training in 1995, spending a year at BHB in Portman Square before becoming Chief Executive of the Thoroughbred Breeders Association In Newmarket. He held that position for fourteen years, prior to being appointed Executive Chairman of British Bloodstock Marketing, and then retiring in 2010. Since then Pritchard-Gordon has remained closely involved with all aspects of the Racing and Breeding Industry worldwide.

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    £11.40
  • Milestone Satellite Strategy: A new chapter for the book Poker Satellite Strategy

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    The book Poker Satellite Strategy is in the process of being updated with a new chapter on Milestone Satellites/Target Stack Satellites/Cashout Satellites.

    This short ebook is 3,500 words and is that updated chapter, which we wanted to make available to previous owners of Poker Satellite Strategy so they don’t have to buy a second book.

    We recommend you don’t buy this book unless you own Poker Satellite Strategy or consider yourself knowledgeable on satellite strategy. We will be removing it next year from the Amazon store.

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    £3.00
  • BootComp Comping Challenge Workbook

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    Take your comping up a gear with the fun and motivational BootComp workbook, designed by top comper Di Coke. With twelve challenges to test your prize-winning skills, it’s a great way to organise your hobby and focus on winning your dream competition prizes. Used in conjunction with the BootComp Planner, the BootComp Workbook is the best way to organise your hobby and focus on winning your dream competition prizes!

    BootComp features:

    • 76 large format pages
    • 12 in-depth and interactive challenges covering social media, creative comping, finding competitions, organisation and more!
    • tips on improving your success rate
    • 63 ideas for comping goals – separated into easy, hard and tough!
    • access to the private BootCompers Facebook group with regular live events and bonus challenge videos/Q&As

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    £9.50£11.40
  • Better Betting with a Decent Feller: A Social History of Bookmaking

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    Today, branches of chains such as William Hill and Ladbrokes are familiar sights in high streets across Britain, and betting takes place on all sorts of events – from horse-racing to general elections, from football-match results to the likelihood of snow falling on Christmas Day. Yet until 1961 street bookmakers were illegal, and old prejudices are slow to fade away. A stigma is still attached to bookmaking, and for many people bookmakers remain a disreputable and shady lot. This book sets out to examine why this is the case. Social historian Carl Chinn was himself a bookmaker, like his father and grandfather before him, and therefore brings his own unique perspective to this lively and highly readable account of the profession’s history, from its origins among the sharpsters who hoodwinked punters at racecourses, to the illegal street bookies who offered the working class a tantalising escape from poverty, to the growth of leisure empires such as Coral and William Hill post-legalisation, to gambling on the internet and betting on ‘virtual’ horse races.

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    £3.40
  • Sports Betting Notebook: Games Gambling Logbook, Betting Writing Record Book/ Journal For Tennis, Football, Soccer Or Any Sport

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    This notebook is pre-written record pages for any betting game you want! You can record and keep track of all of your bets.

    This Logbook is designed and written:

    • Pick
    • Wager
    • Odds
    • To Win
    • Event Date
    • Event Time
    • Notes

    You can write 5 times betting on each page.

    Book features:

    • 110 log pages
    • Premium matte cover design
    • Perfectly Sized at 6” x 9”
    • Flexible Paperback
    • Printed on high quality

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    £5.40
  • Gambling Apocalypse: KAIJI, Volume 3

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    Having escaped the Espoir, Kaiji returned home with debts over than six-million yen still hanging over his head. The life-threatening experience has motivated him to change his ways. But real opportunities for advancement in the mid-nineties are hard to come by. Japan’s financial bubble has burst as the country’s economy has recently collapsed.

    Kaiji, now working part-time at a convenience store, resents society for his lack of prospects. So, when approached with an opportunity to make some big money quick, Kaiji decides he’d rather take his chances than toil away at dead-end job for the next fifteen years.

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    £14.20£16.10
  • Gambling Apocalypse: KAIJI, Volume 4: Gambling Apocalypse 4

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    Having survived the games at the Starside Hotel, Kaiji is invited to join another game for a chance at even more cash! But while the previous game was physically challenging, this game, E-Card, is socially twisted. At its core it is a card game similar to rock-paper-scissors, but like the cards played – slave, citizen, emperor – the power balance is not in the favor of the challenger.

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    £13.30£15.20
  • Strength Training for Speed: Scientific Principles and Practical Application

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    In the sporting world, everyone wants to be faster. This book demonstrates how to structure an evidence-based, progressive strength training program that will accelerate you toward your speed goals with maximum power and efficiency.

    Speed is integral to the successful performance of individuals and teams in most sports: knowledge of the ways in which high-performance athletes train to develop this quality is key.

    Strength Training for Speed is a one-stop resource for coaches and athletes looking to enhance sprinting performance through effective strength training methods. The latest scientific research is used to underpin training solutions presented within this book, including strength programs followed by international level athletes.

    The scope of applicable content will be of particular interest to coaches, athletes, and students. Boasting a comprehensive video library and a series of example periodised plans, readers will learn how to devise effective strength training programs for any athlete―from the recreational to elite performer. Learn all about:

    • How to elicit key physiological adaptations necessary for improving strength, power and ultimately speed
    • The biomechanics of sprinting during the acceleration and maximum velocity phases
    • The associations of strength qualities with performance during different sprint phases
    • How to design individual strength training sessions
    • The periodisation of strength training for speed development

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  • Lancashire Turf Wars: A Football History

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    Lancashire has had a major role to play in English football from its earliest days to the present. The county’s leading clubs were largely responsible for the introduction of professionalism in the 1880s, after Preston North End admitted paying their players, and the world’s first Football League was divided between teams from the North West and the Midlands. Preston’s ‘Invincibles’ triumphed in that first competition before adding the FA Cup that two different Blackburn clubs had already won – and soon the great clubs of Merseyside and Manchester were winning their first trophies. As the turf wars developed, Blackpool, Bolton Wanderers, Burnley, Bury and Oldham all made their mark in the top division; clubs such as Rochdale and Wigan fought the good fight in rugby hotbeds; and more recently Fleetwood and Morecambe have carried the name of their towns further afield. This is the story of these great rivals, their triumphs, scandals and tragedies, and the great players who have kept the red rose to the fore at home and abroad.

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  • Playmaker: My Life and the Love of Football

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    The first full autobiography from former footballer and England manager Glenn Hoddle who was one of the most celebrated footballers of his generation. A wonderfully talented No. 10 – he formed part of the great Spurs teams of the early 1980s and cut his teeth in the blood and thunder of an England team that prioritised aggression over creativity. Often seen as a player ‘out of time’, Glenn was a playmaker in the purest sense. A creator and a goal scorer, he rose through the Tottenham youth academy – playing under Keith Burkinshaw and crossing paths with the likes of club legends Bill Nicholson and Danny Blanchflower – before going on to play in Monaco under the tutelage of Arsène Wenger. In Playmaker, he looks back on his rise as a prodigious young footballer and talks at length about his career that took him from cleaning the cockerel at White Hart Lane to managing the England football team at a World Cup. From scoring in an FA Cup final to winning the league in France; from revitalising Chelsea in the early 1990s, to managing the fall-out after David Beckham’s infamous sending off at the 1998 World Cup; from surviving a near fatal cardiac arrest at the age of 61, to continuing to work within the game he loves – Playmaker is a life lead through football, and an autobiography of one of the game’s most admired, thoughtful and respected personalities.

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  • Young Athletes’ Ultimate Guide to Mental Toughness: Turn failure into fuel, loss into victory, and setbacks into comebacks. 5 Simple Steps to Build Resilience, Confidence, and…

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    Written by former Navy SEAL and professional athlete Chad Metcalf, with a forward written by a two-time World Series winner, this life-changing manual is the proven system for building resilience and confidence… so you can win not only in sports, but also in life!

    Turn your setbacks into breakthroughs – level up your game, build self-confidence, and start winning!

    Do you ever feel like you’re just not good enough? Like no matter how hard you train, you always fall short of your goals?

    Maybe you’re tired of feeling anxious before big games or choking under pressure.

    Perhaps you’re getting frustrated with your lack of progress despite putting in hours of practice… or you’re just looking for that extra edge to take your game to the next level.

    Whatever your situation may be, they all boil down to one thing: you need to cultivate mental strength.

    All successful athletes in any sport swear by the critical role of mental toughness in achieving success. In fact, professional boxing legend Muhammad Ali once said, “Champions have to have the skill and the will. But the will must be stronger than the skill.”

    Because without mental toughness, the greatest sporting figures wouldn’t have reached the pinnacle of their game. But more interestingly, mental toughness can be used in other areas of your life, too!

    Despite its importance, however, not many people pay attention to building a tough mentality. They don’t realize that it can make all the difference in their performance, whether it’s on the field, in the classroom, or at work.

    But you don’t have to be one of them. You can choose to get ahead… with the help of this transformative guidebook.

    Inside, you will discover:

    • How to use mental toughness as a superpower in any situation – unlock your full potential and push through any challenge
    • The importance of assessing your skills, strengths, and weaknesses – know what you’re capable of and be able to pinpoint the areas needing improvement
    • Why you need to seek out and gain knowledge from various sources and translate your learnings into action – knowledge is power, no matter where you are!
    • Surefire ways to develop your skills with deliberate practice – ever wondered why other professional athletes spend most of their time training?
    • The secret to developing two mindsets: training and competition (each is equally important and critical to achieving your goals and embarking on this journey to success)
    • Effective strategies to use failure as an opportunity for growth – be comfortable with failing, as it is all part of the ultimate game plan!
    • The parallels between sports and real life… and how you can utilize mental toughness to not just survive but thrive and succeed

    And much more!

    You might think you don’t have what it takes to be mentally tough or that mental toughness is only for elite athletes, but that’s just not true.

    Sure, many have failed at acquiring this crucial skill, but it doesn’t have to be you. You have this book to walk you through every step of the process.

    So… shall we start training?

    Remember, mental toughness isn’t just something you’re born with – you have to cultivate and nurture it. Scroll up and click “Add to Cart” right now.

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  • Football Journal: A Record of Your Season

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    Keep track of every match, goals, assists and more in this journal designed for football players everywhere.

    Dedicated pages allow you to record the details of each match that you play in. Fill in the opponents, your goals, assists, clean sheets and the final score. There is space to reflect and write what you have done well in each match and what you can improve on. Finally give your match a rating.

    This journal is perfect for all aspiring football players. It is a great birthday gift, Christmas gift, or present in a party goody bag. Buy them for your team or your best friend. Enjoy filling the journal in each week and looking back on the results of your season.

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    £5.70
  • Sports Betting For Dummies

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    The sports gambling book you can bet on 

    Sports betting combines America’s national pastime (sports) with its national passion (gambling). In the U.S., more than a third of the population bets on at least one sporting event every year. With the recent lifting of the federal ban on sports gambling, states are pushing legislation to take advantage of the new potential source of revenue. 

    The best sports betting books are data driven, statistically honest, and offer ways to take action. Sports Betting For Dummies will cover the basics, as well as delving into more nuanced topics. You’ll find all the need-to-know information on types of bets, statistics, handicapping fundamentals, and more.

    • Betting on football, basketball, baseball, and other sports 
    • Betting on special events, such as the Superbowl or the Olympics 
    • Money management
    • Betting on the internet

    With handy tips, tricks, and tools, Sports Betting For Dummies shows you how to place the right bet at the right time―to get the right payoff.

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  • Spot the Difference Sports: Exciting Spot the Difference Book for Adults, Teens and Seniors – Search & Find the Differences in Sporty Vibrant Scenes – … Large Print (A Spot…

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    ????????Spot the Difference – Sports????????
    Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of sports while challenging your mind in a stimulating adventure. Discover the subtle nuances that set two seemingly identical images apart, as you observe variations in size, color, and the absence or presence of elements. But it’s not just about entertainment: this activity has been proven to enhance focus, sharpen attention to detail, and offer a refreshing break from the demands of daily life.

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    • High-Quality Images: The book features beautifully illustrated and detailed images, ensuring a truly calming and visually enchanting adventure in each puzzle.
    • Large Print: Explore every intricate detail without strain or squinting. Our large print format (one image per page) lets you fully appreciate the stunning scenes and effortlessly spot the subtle differences.
    • Diverse Difficulty Levels: From moments of calm contemplation to times of focused challenge, our book offers a spectrum of difficulty levels.
    • Brain Exercise & Stress Relief: Sharpen your cognitive prowess while spotting differences in dynamic and energizing sports scenes that offer a soothing getaway.
    • Interior Details????: 280 Differences to find in 35 Colored Image Puzzles – Convenient 6” x 9” size – High-quality white paper – Soft cover book.

    ????Great as a gift: A thoughtful and entertaining gift for friends and family members searching for a way to unwind and de-stress.

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  • Grays Sports Almanac: Complete Sports Statistics 1950-2000

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    GREAT SCOTT! It’s the Grays Sports Almanac from Back to the Future Part II with sports statistics from 1950-2000

    Step into the world of Back to the Future Part 2 with this meticulously crafted replica of the Grays Sports Almanac, one of the greatest movie props of all time. Expertly recreated from the 1989 film, this almanac is a flawless addition to any collection of Back to the Future memorabilia or movie props.

    Made with attention to detail, this prop replica captures the essence of the almanac as seen in the movie. Every page is recreated with accuracy and sports statistics from each year. The cover is a precise match to the one used on screen.

    Whether you’re a die-hard fan of the Back to the Future series or a collector of iconic movie props, this book is a must-have addition to your collection. Own a piece of cinematic history and enjoy reliving your favorite moments from Back to the Future Part 2 with this incredible prop replica. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to bring home a piece of movie magic.

    FOOTBALL ♦ BASEBALL ♦ HOCKEY ♦ GOLF ♦ TENNIS ♦ HORSERACING ♦ SLAMBALL ♦ TRACK ♦ POLO ♦ BOWLING ♦ SURFING ♦ BOXING ♦ SAILING ♦ AUTORACING ♦ RUGBY ♦ SOCCER ♦ PINGPONG ♦ DARTS ♦ SWIMMING ♦ DIVING ♦ ICE SKATING ♦ RACQUET BALL ♦ RODEO ♦ AND MORE!

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