Biographies

Voted the greatest English cricketer of the 20th century by the fans, Sir Ian Botham is the English game's one true living legend and his story both on and off the pitch reads like a "Boy's Own" rollercoaster ride. Born with a natural genius for the game, Botham began breaking records with bat and b... More

"Your too small" those were familiar words he heard from the critics growing up. With his blend of charisma and unparallel work ethic, overachieving talent and fierce determination, Sean Stellato defines the underdog. "There is so much I have learned throughout my career that I am looking forward to... More

The time-honored values of the samurai warrior and the love of a son born to a survivor of the holocaust create the background for this groundbreaking book. The author shares his heartfelt story and the secrets he's learned to go beyond excellence in business, sports and relationships. ... More

What does it really feel like to be a top football player, with thousands of people cheering your name, or a referee, with thousands of people booing? Sportswriter Mick Dennis spoke to 11 footballing people from all aspects of the sport - on and off the pitch -- and paints a fascinating portrait of ... More

While preparing this second edition of Jim Corbett in Kumaon, the author revised the text extensively and added new material. The book vividly evokes Jim Corbett’s life and world with a knowledge and authenticity lacking in other books on the subject.... More

Legendary Show Jumpers - The Incredible Stories of Great Canadian Horses ""He could be so gentle and quiet, but when he got in the ring he got so excited we couldn't hold him....But I wasn't afraid of him."" - Louis Welsh on Barra Lad This book will be especially fascinating for all readers interest... More

Since England's famous 1966 World Cup victory, Alf Ramsey has been regarded as the greatest of all British football managers. By placing Ramsey in an historical context, this biography provides a thought-provoking insight into the world of professional soccer and the fabric of British society over t... More

Since signing for Celtic in the summer of 1999, Stiliyan Petrov has established himself as one of the best footballers in Europe. The 25-year-old Bulgarian is now one of the Glasgow giant's longest-serving and most popular players. With a massive following, Petrov is a superstar in his homeland, has... More

The story of the most coveted post in Indian sport The captain of the Indian cricket team has to be a man of a different breed. Cricket evokes such tremendous passion among its followers in India that every action of the cricket team, particularly of its captain, is assessed under a microscope, and... More

Described by the media as 'the David Beckham of cricket' and regularly gracing the tabloids and broadsheets alike with his trademark hairstyle and vibrant personality, Kevin Pietersen is fast becoming the poster boy for English cricket. This book recounts his journey from growing up in his native So... More

Sachin Tendulkar is one of the best cricketers in the world today. He is a multi-millionaire because of cricket yet lives a modest life and is a very private individual. This book unveils the mystery and background to Sachin Tendulkar, his life, his loves and of course his cricket.... More

This is an inside story of the world's most exciting cricketer - a national hero following the dramatic 2005 Ashes series - and the spectacular impact he has had on the game. Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff is one of the most exciting cricketers in the world and has improved out of all recognition during ... More

Peter Oborne's outstanding biography of Basil D'Oliveira is the story of how a black South African defied incredible odds and came to play cricket for England, of how a single man escaped from apartheid and came to fulfil his prodigious sporting potential. It is a story of the conquest of racial pre... More