Biography: sport

* SHORTLISTED FOR THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS *Robin Smith was one of England's most popular cricketers of the 1990s.

**NOW A MAJOR NETFLIX FILM**Stamped from the Beginning is a redefining history of anti-Black racist ideas that dramatically changes our understanding of the causes and extent of racist thinking itself.

The Sunday Times bestsellerJudy Murray provides the ultimate insight into life with her tennis champion sons Andy and Jamie.

Go on the ride of your life with the racing legend himself**with a thrilling NEW CHAPTER on John s dramatic 2017 crash** Then I was there myself, just another face in the crowd, watching the bikes fly by.

The Sunday Times Bestseller and Number 1 Sport Book of 2016'A tale that's truly inspirational' The SunAn ordinary lad from Sheffield, Jamie Vardy has become known as an against-the-odds footballing hero the world over.

'Moorehead paints a wonderfully vivid and moving portrait of the women of the Italian Resistance' MAX HASTINGS, SUNDAY TIMESThe extraordinary story of the courageous women who spearheaded the Italian Resistance during the Second World WarIn the late summer of 1943, in the midst of German occupation, the Italian Resistance was born.

**THE MILLION COPY BESTSELLER**Sapiens showed us where we came from.

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*THE TOP 10 BESTSELLER FROM THE MOST DECORATED BRITISH FEMALE OLYMPIAN IN HISTORY*'Refreshingly honest [.

'Remarkable' Observer'A joy to read' Daily Telegraph'Soaringly beautiful' Sunday Times Magazine'Genuine and persuasive' GuardianAlexandra Heminsley thought she could swim.

THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLERThe Trophies The Tuesday Club The Prawn Crackers Marc Overmars may have given him the nickname, but the Romford Pele is a legend in his own right.

*WINNER British Sports Book Awards SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR*Ronda's new memoir OUR FIGHT is available on 4th April, in Hardback'I have this one term for the kind of woman my mother raised me not to be, and I call it a Do-Nothing B-tch'.

Believe is the profoundly moving story of Eric LeGrand, the former defensive tackle for the Rutgers University Scarlet Knights football team, who suffered a severe spinal cord injury and was left paralyzed by a crushing on-field tackle during a heated game with Army.

One of the most important works of the Enlightenmentin the first new, unabridged English translation in more than two centuriesPublished in four volumes between 1784 and 1791, Herder's Ideas for the Philosophy of the History of Mankind is one of the most important works of the Enlightenmenta bold, original, and encyclopedic synthesis of, and contribution to, the era's philosophical debates over nature, history, culture, and the very meaning of human experience.

Push until it hurts, then push some moreEven by the standards of a sport that requires enormous stamina and capacity for suffering, Jens Voigt is in a class on his own.

Brendan Cummins has made more senior hurling championship appearances than any other player in the history of the game.

'If we can sell Newcastle Brown to Japan, and if Wimbledon can make it to the First Division, there is surely no achievement beyond our reach.

Clever and entertaining.

THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLERCalum Best should have had it all.

One of the greatest GAA footballers of the modern era, Paul Galvin has enjoyed a brilliant and at times controversial career.

So who is Louis van Gaal?

The New York Times bestseller.

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*** SHORTLISTED FOR SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE SUNDAY TIMES SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2023 ***'fascinating, frank, funny' Jim White, Daily Telegraph'insightful' Henry Winter, The Times'very entertaining .

WINNER OF INTERNATIONAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR AT THE 2021 TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS'An intelligent and often beautifully observed book' Donald McRae, The Guardian'A must-read about a career which never dropped out of top gear' Racing Post'A thoroughly engaging memoir.

Shortlisted for the 2022 Sports Book Awards'brave .

Shortlisted for the 2022 Sports Book Awards'an enjoyable and interesting journey through football' Donald McRae, The Guardian'This is really good.

'An entertaining read, especially for those who like to share their Saturday afternoons with Jeff and the Gang' The SunI've Got Mail is the brand new book from Jeff Stelling, the Sunday Times bestselling author and host of Sky Sports' iconic football show Soccer Saturday.

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR SPORTS AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR AT THE 2020 TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS.

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER All the conversations and advice you've had in the club toilet, finally in one place.

SHORTLISTED FOR INTERNATIONAL AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR AT THE 2020 TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS.

The renowned UFC fighter tells his remarkable life story from bullied kid to world champion in this New York Times-bestselling memoir.

'Searingly honest' - Paul Hayward, Daily Telegraph'illuminating' - Martin Samuel, Daily Mail'warts-and-all .

Luis Su rez was a young boy already in love with football by the time his family moved from the countryside to Uruguay's capital, Montevideo.

An honest, unflinching self-portrait of the basketball legend, told in Julius "e;The Doctor"e; Erving's own voice.

'If you were expecting to read Razor's views on politics then you're going to be disappointed.

This biography of the legendary baseball family is an "e;entertaining and a rich source of DiMaggio lore"e; (New York Daily News).

'A treasure of recollections and reactions, talking heroes, controversies and big themes' i paper'Brearley is at his best in these quirky, delightful essays when he is exploring the human qualities of humbler players .

Dr Tony Ryan Award finalist, 2019'A wonderfully insightful, detailed and emotional biography of the legendary trainer's later years' Racing Post'[Cecil's] is a remarkable story and it has now been told with compassion, love, honesty and wonderful insight by Tony Rushmer' David Walsh, Sunday TimesWith a foreword by John GosdenWhen Henry Cecil sent out just 12 winners in 2005 it seemed as if the 10-time champion racehorse trainer's career was in terminal decline.

'Alan's book is like his game: incisive, thoughtful, intelligent and consistently hits the target' Gary Lineker'A brilliant, articulate, thoughtful man with a wonderful sense of humour: Smudge encapsulates all he is and knows in this fantastic book that will capture the hearts of every football fan' Tony Adams'It was different back then, at least through Arsenal eyes.

'Brilliant' Guardian'Exuberant' Financial Times'Colourful' The TimesIn June 1986 Diego Maradona, considered by many to be the greatest footballer of all time, proudly hoisted the '86 Mexico World Championship Cup in his hands.

'Inspirational' Sunday Express'Moving and forthright' Mirror'Like so many of the stories in his book, Bright's account of meeting his father for the first time in more than 20 years is told with brutal honesty' GuardianWith a foreword by Gary LinekerMark Bright's 1990s partnership with Ian Wright at Crystal Palace earned them legendary status with the club.

';It's got to be said for the little man, give him a sniff at goal and he is deadly.

LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR PRIZEExcellent and compellingly honest Alyson Rudd,The TimesIn I Love This Game, the long-awaited autobiography of Patrice Evra, the former Manchester United and France star looks back on a remarkable life and career.

Former trialbiking world champion Dougie Lampkins superb autobiography gives a unique insight into one of motorsports most famous dynasties as well as revealing the inspiration that led him to become an online sensation thanks to his extraordinary Red Bull stunts.

LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR PRIZE 2020 Reads like a thriller, or even a spy novel.

BRITISH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR.

In spring 1998, David Rocastle was sitting in the stands at Highbury watching his beloved Arsenal close in on the Premier League title.