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Paperback. Condizione: New. FROM THE NO.1 FOOTBALL SERIES - OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD!Introducing the TOP BALLERS collection. Perfect for reluctant readers and all fans of the beautiful game.Name: Paul PogbaNationality: FrenchHero Rating: 85 'It's time to shine,' Paul said to himself as he walked out of the tunnel and onto to the Old Trafford pitch.' Pogba tells the exciting story of how French wonder-kid Paul Pogba became Europe's best young player, and finally fulfilled his dream of returning to his boyhood club Manchester United in a world-record transfer. The sky is the limit for United's new star.Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.Collect them all! Also available in the TOP BALLERS range:Messi, Péle, Neymar, Maradonna, De Bruyne, Griezemann, Foden, Firmino and Coutinho.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Self-described as a 'spotty, chubby, ginger teenager' with a love for Damien Rice and Nizlopi, Ed Sheeran was never an obvious bet to become a global superstar. And yet that's exactly what he's achieved, winning plenty of awards (and hearts) along the way. But how did a young musician go from selling CDs from his rucksack to becoming the millennial record-breaking international stadium act? Tracing his story from his bohemian childhood in Yorkshire and Suffolk to the release of his third album Divide, music journalist David Nolan chronicles Sheeran's musical life and times. Featuring exclusive interviews with friends, relatives, musical collaborators and key figures in his rise to stardom, Divide and Conquer tells the story of how Ed Sheeran went from school drop-out to one of the world's most successful musicians.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Bruce Forsyth's career spanned an astonishing eight decades - from the old music halls to primetime television on a Saturday night. This is the story of one of Britain's greatest national treasures and a true showman, whose type we'll never see again. Born in 1928 in north London, Bruce's dream from boyhood was to go into show business. However, it was to take years before his dreams began to become a reality - as he and dancing in variety shows on piers and stages up and down the country - until his big break came hosting Sunday Night at the London Palladium in 1958. And so it was that Bruce Forsyth became part of our lives, beamed into living rooms just as TV viewing began to become a national pastime. He went on to become one of our most versatile and popular TV personalities, fronting game shows, talent competitions and variety shows such as The Generation Game, Strike it Lucky and Play Your Cards Right, creating catchphrases that will continue to live on. As Strictly Come Dancing marked his TV comeback in 2004, he once again captured the nation's heart as one of the last entertainers of his kind. In this authoritative and fully up-to-date biography (with a new chapter detailing the tributes paid to Bruce across the entertainment world and his final years), author Jules Stenson looks back at the career of one of our most legendary entertainers and a life lived to the very full.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. He grew up in a Paris suburb dreaming of glory. At 18, he was a French Champion. By 19, he'd won the World Cup and cemented his place among the all-time greats.Discover the story of how Kylian Mbappé achieved his childhood dream of playing for Real Madrid through relentless hard work, clinical finishing and lightning quick speed, becoming the player every defender would fear.A brilliant football book for children aged 7 to 11, perfect for football fans and reluctant readers alike. Featuring the stories of football's biggest stars, these books combine fast paced storytelling with short chapters, making reading feel fun and easy at home or at school.With more than 3 million copies sold worldwide and over 100 books to discover, Ultimate Football Heroes is the series that keeps children reading.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Complete your collection with these limited Ultimate Football Heroes International editions - now with a bonus World Cup chapter!When Harry Kane was released by Arsenal at nine years old for being too small, he had to use all his self-belief to prove that he could make it as a footballer. Now a superstar striker for Tottenham Hotspur and England, his hard work and determination have paid off. Kane is the amazing story of how the boy from North London became the Premier League's most lethal goalscorer.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Today, Mohamed Salah is a Liverpool legend and an inspiration to millions.Discover the story of how football took Salah from the streets of Nagrig to the roar of Anfield, through hard work and perseverance, which lead him to become one of the greatest forwards in Premier League history.A brilliant football book for children aged 7 to 11, perfect for football fans and reluctant readers alike. Featuring the stories of football's biggest stars, these books combine fast paced storytelling with short chapters, making reading feel fun and easy at home or at school.With more than 3 million copies sold worldwide and over 100 books to discover, Ultimate Football Heroes is the series that keeps children reading.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Tulisa Contostavlos has one of the most fascinating and shocking life-stories in showbusiness. Her childhood included harrowing episodes of self-harm, bullying, witchcraft, drug abuse and suicide attempts. Then there has been the ever-present challenge of her mother's mental disorder which Tulisa - as the only child in a single-parent family - had to face alone. How did she rise from such a troubled and dangerous childhood to become first an edgy urban artist and then the much-loved people's princess of Saturday night television? This book, written by leading celebrity biographer Chas Newkey-Burden, tells her eventful and inspirational story for the first time. It uncovers the rich showbusiness heritage of her ancestors and then follows her through her childhood, unflinchingly examining the horrors she faced. It then traces how music became her salvation, thanks to the loving mentorship of Uncle B - the man who formed N-Dubz. The book then follows this never satisfied, always ambitious young woman as she moved into the mainstream and became the nation's sweetheart on The X Factor.The reader is taken behind the scenes to discover the reality of her successful first series on the show, as she guided Little Mix to victory.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'I am a junior doctor. It is 4 a.m. I have run arrest calls, treated life-threatening bleeding, held the hand of a young woman dying of cancer, scuttled down miles of dim corridors wanting to sob with sheer exhaustion, forgotten to eat, forgotten to drink, drawn on every fibre of strength that I possess to keep my patients safe from harm.'How does it feel to be spat out of medical school into a world of pain, loss and trauma that you feel wholly ill-equipped to handle? To be a medical novice who makes decisions which - if you get them wrong - might forever alter, or end, a person's life?In Your Life in My Hands, television journalist turned junior doctor Rachel Clarke captures the extraordinary realities of life on the NHS frontline. During last year's historic junior doctor strikes, Rachel was at the forefront of the campaign against the government's imposed contract upon young doctors. Her heartfelt, deeply personal account of life as a junior doctor in today's NHS is both a powerful polemic on the degradation of Britain's most vital public institution and a love letter of optimism and hope to that same health service. …

Paperback. Condizione: New. This is the story of one of the world's best gymnasts and her journey to greatness.She can jump, twist and somersault better than anyone else on Earth. With more medals than any other American gymnast, Simone Biles has consistently wowed her audience, impressed the judges and won every competition imaginable. This is the story of one of the most skilled gymnasts of all time and her journey from her childhood gymnastics club to the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. This is the story of Tokyo Olympics gold-medal-winner, Tom Daley, and his journey to greatness.Tom Daley is British diver specialising in the 10-metre platform event and has been competing internationally since he was twelve years old. Born and raised in Plymouth, Tom was spotted by a coach during one of his diving lessons and since then has been a force to be reckoned with in the sport. This is the story of how a young boy went from lessons at his local pool to a star on the international stage, winning two gold medals in the 2010 Commonwealth Games as well as bronze in the 2012 and 2016 Olympics.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. This is the story of one of the world's best heptathletes and her journey to greatness.Katarina Johnson-Thompson is a British heptathlete and won gold in the 2019 World Championships with a British record of 6,981 points. After making her Olympic debut in 2012, Katarina has suffered many disappointments, heartbreaks and frustrations, but she has never let it stop her. Now a World Champion, she is ready to take on the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. This is the story of one of the world's best sprinters and her journey to greatness.Dina Asher-Smith is the fastest British woman in recorded history, an Olympic medallist and the 2019 World Champion at 200 metres. The British sprint superstar was born in London and by the age of seven she was already faster than any of her friends, and even her teachers. Follow her inspirational story from her lunchtime running club at primary school to the bright lights of the international stage.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Would you like to earn millions by talking about your favourite subject? A new generation of vloggers have become millionaires by sharing make-up tutorials, comedy sketches and gaming videos. These people didn't start off with fancy equipment, expert technical knowledge or huge audiences. They are self-made. This book examines how they achieved success and provides a step by step guide to the process of finding fame and fortune online. Featuring advice from vloggers including Jim Chapman, Fleur De Force and KSI alongside business tips from YouTube CBO Robert Kyncl and Gleam Futures founder Dominic Smales, this book contains insider information about the mechanics of making money by vlogging. Subjects covered include brand-building, filming and editing equipment techniques, social media, working with talent managers, dealing with digital marketing agencies, making merchandise and negotiating with brands. Author Zoe Griffin is an established blogger, who set up her blog Live Like a VIP in 2009. She's worked with several vloggers and has noticed that the most popular ones have things in common. This book explains what these things are - so you can adopt similar tactics andget rich vlogging.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Blood on the Thistle is an examination of the life and times of a remarkable Scottish family, the Cranstons of Haddington, East Lothian. It focuses on a period from about 1880, when the young, hard-working parents, Alec and Lizzie Cranston, arrived in Haddington, through to 1920, when the family they had produced, torn apart by the Great War, broke up as its surviving members pursued separate lives around the globe. Of seven sons who served in the First World War, four died and two more were horrifically wounded; only one, the youngest, returned home physically unscathed. This book explores the effects of this extreme sacrifi ce on the sons themselves as well as the loved ones they left behind, particularly their mother, Lizzie, who mourned them for the rest of her days. This is the tale of how a once proud and aspirational Scottish family was devastated by war, and how the effects continued to ripple through time and generations. Until, a century later, the threads of this remarkable family are finally drawn together again, in a book that is at once a superb documentary account and a moving tribute to a generation.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. FROM THE NO.1 FOOTBALL SERIES - OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD!Introducing the MIDFIELD GENERALS collection. Perfect for reluctant readers and all fans of the beautiful game.Name: Zinedine Yazid ZidaneNationality: FrenchHero Rating: 93 'In the first minute, Zidane used his strength to hold off two Brazilian midfielders and then backheeled the ball cleverly between them. The France fans loved his tricks.' Zidane is the fantastic story of the boy who started off on the streets of Marseille and went on to win a World Cup with France, score a legendary volley to win the 2002 Champions League Final, and return to Real Madrid as manager. This is how the poor boy with the incredible talent went on to become the greatest player of his generation. Classic Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to super-star professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.Collect them all! Also available in the MIDFIELD GENERALS range:Bellingham, Rice, Gerrard, Ødegaard, Modric, Keane, Bruno Fernandes, Iniesta and Kante.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Complete your collection with these limited Classic Football Heroes International editions - now with a bonus World Cup chapter!Jurgen Klinsmann: deadly goal-poacher, Tottenham Hotspur hero, world champion. After helping to beat England in the 1990 World Cup, the German striker came to play for Tottenham Hotspur - but it took a long time for Spurs fans to grow to love him. Yet with his competitive spirit, humour and his amazing talent for conjuring a goal from thin air, he quickly became a North London legend. This is his exciting story.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. The No.1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!Gareth Southgate was once just a boy with a big England dream. But he knew he couldn't get there without hard work. He trained every day, honed his defensive qualities and quickly became a formidable centre-back for club and country. He went on to guide Middlesbrough, as captain, to a first major trophy in 128 years! His leadership qualities as a player would transform him into a manager.Discover how Southgate put the penalty pain of Euro 96 behind him and inspired the Three Lions through his kindness, tactical rigour and positive mindset, to their first ever the UEFA Euro final.Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. FROM THE NO.1 FOOTBALL SERIES - OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD!Introducing the SUPER STOPPERS collection. Perfect for reluctant readers and all fans of the beautiful game.Name: Mary Alexandra EarpsNationality: EnglishHero Rating: 95Mary Earps caught the football bug at an early age, kicking a ball in the back garden with her brother, and training with his team. At the age of ten she joined West Bridgford Colts and an incredible footballing journey began, which would take her from success in Germany, to Manchester United - and on to the biggest stages of all. Discover how the skill, passion and determination of 'Mary Queen of Stops' helped England to victory in the European Championships, and led her to be recognised as the best goalkeeper in the world.Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.Collect them all! Also available in the SUPER STOPPERS range:Van Dijk, Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Pickford, Williamson, Ramos, Robertson, Neuer, Maguire.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. FROM THE NO.1 FOOTBALL SERIES - OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD!Introducing the TOP BALLERS collection. Perfect for reluctant readers and all fans of the beautiful game.Name: Eden Michael HazardNationality: BelgianHero Rating: 89 'Eden slid on his knees towards the fans with his arms out wide. He was the hero again - there was just no stopping him now.' Hazard is the thrilling tale of how the wing wizard went from local wonder kid to league champion. With the support of his football-obsessed family, Eden Hazard worked hard to develop his amazing dribbling skills and earn his dream transfer to Chelsea.Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life-stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to super-star professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.Collect them all! Also available in the TOP BALLERS range:Messi, Pelé, Neymar, Maradona, De Bruyne, Griezmann, Foden, Firmino, Coutinho and Pogba.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. FROM THE NO.1 FOOTBALL SERIES - OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD!Introducing the GOAL MACHINES collection. Perfect for reluctant readers and all fans of the beautiful game.Name: Alexis Alejandro Sanchez SanchezNationality: ChileanHero Rating: 89'At the edge of the penalty area, Alexis hit the ball straight into the top corner. The shot was so powerful that the goalkeeper hardly even saw it.' Sanchez tells the story of the Arsenal superstar's incredible journey from the streets of Tocopilla to become a national hero and one of the best players in the world. With his pace, skill and eye for a goal, Alexis is now one of the Premier League's biggest stars. The story is every bit as exciting as the player. Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life-stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to super-star professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.Collect them all! Also available in the GOAL MACHINES range:Haaaland, Mbappé, Ronaldo, Kane, Lewandowski, Rooney, Zlatan, Aguero, Vardy. …

Paperback. Condizione: New. He made his professional debut at 16, whilst most kids his age were still in school. By 17, he was breaking Borussia Dortmund records.Discover the story of how Jude Bellingham became Real Madrid's superstar midfielder and one of England's biggest hopes for the 2026 World Cup.A brilliant football book for children aged 7 to 11, perfect for football fans and reluctant readers alike. Featuring the stories of football's biggest stars, these books combine fast paced storytelling with short chapters, making reading feel fun and easy at home or at school.With more than 3 million copies sold worldwide and over 100 books to discover, Ultimate Football Heroes is the series that keeps children reading.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. FROM THE NO.1 FOOTBALL SERIES - OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD!Introducing the GOAL MACHINES collection. Perfect for reluctant readers and all fans of the beautiful game.Name: Wayne Mark RooneyNationality: EnglishHero Rating: 89'You were born to play on this stage, Wayne. the fans want to see something special, so give them a show to remember.'Rooney tells the action-packed story of one boy's journey from the streets of Croxteth to one of the biggest stages in world football. This heartwarming book tracks Rooney's fariytale rise from child superstar to Everton hero to Manchester United legend.Classic Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share. Collect them all! Also available in the GOAL MACHINES range:Haaland, Mbappé, Ronaldo, Kane, Lewandowski, Zlatan, Nunez, Aguero, Vardy.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Julián Alvarez grew up in a tiny Argentinian farming town. At 12, he joined River Plate's youth team; ten years later, he won the World Cup with Argentina.From River Plate to Manchester City's treble, discover the full story of how the striker known as The Spider built his career on hard-work and finishing, making him one of the most decorated players in the world.A brilliant football book for children aged 7 to 11, perfect for football fans and reluctant readers alike. Featuring the stories of football's biggest stars, these books combine fast paced storytelling with short chapters, making reading feel fun and easy at home or at school.With more than 3 million copies sold worldwide and over 100 books to discover, Ultimate Football Heroes is the series that keeps children reading.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Kevin De Bruyne is arguably Manchester City's best player ever, but it wasn't always easy. He was sold by Chelsea after just 3 Premier League starts. Instead of giving up, he moved to Wolfsburg and perfected his skills, becoming the best midfielder in Germany, before coming back to prove everyone wrong, winning countless trophies with Manchester City and putting his name alongside the greats.From Belgium to Manchester, follow the story of how the Belgian midfielder used rejection to fuel his success, one assist at a time.A brilliant football book for children aged 7 to 11, perfect for football fans and reluctant readers alike. Featuring the stories of football's biggest stars, these books combine fast paced storytelling with short chapters, making reading feel fun and easy at home or at school.With more than 3 million copies sold worldwide and over 100 books to discover, Ultimate Football Heroes is the series that keeps children reading.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. FROM THE NO.1 FOOTBALL SERIES - OVER 3 MILLION COPIES SOLD!Introducing the MIDFIELD GENERALS collection. Perfect for reluctant readers and all fans of the beautiful game.Name: Carlos CasimiroNationality: BrazilHero Rating: 87Hailing from Sao Paulo, Brazil, Casemiro enrolled in the youth academy of Sao Paulo, playing for his country in the Under-17s and Under 20s, and making his senior debut in 2011 against Argentina. Proving himself a highly skilled player, it wasn't long before he caught the eye of European scouts during his 2012 Copa Sudamericana performance, and earned a loan to Real Madrid and then to Porto. In 2022, Casemiro transferred to Manchester United.Discover how this defensive midfielder from Brazil overcame family struggles, balancing his home life with a burgeoning football career to hone his skills. From playing in the Sao Paulo youth academy and representing Brazil in the 2009 FIFA U-17 World Cup to signing for Manchester United and becoming a crucial member of the Brazil National Team.Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.Collect them all! Also available in the MIDFIELD GENERALS range:Bellingham, Zidane, Rice, Gerrard, Ødegaard, Modric, Keane, Bruno Fernandes, Iniesta and Kante.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. Epic limited edition Ultimate Football Heroes Book with bonus activities!In this epic special edition book, live the journeys of six ultimate football heroes as they begin their journey to European Championships glory. Discover how superstar players stepped up for their national sides and helped secure qualification for their national teams to the 2024 tournament. They're all set for one more surge towards the ultimate footballing prize!This Road to the Euros book will ALSO feature a load of UEFA European Championships related fun facts, quizzes and activities to help you catch that Euro 2024 fever!Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to superstar professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. He scored twice on his Manchester United debut at just 18. Off the pitch, he changed the lives of children across the country.Discover the story of how Marcus Rashford became a Premier League star, an England hero and one of football's most inspiring role models.A brilliant football book for children aged 7 to 11, perfect for football fans and reluctant readers alike. Featuring the stories of football's biggest stars, these books combine fast paced storytelling with short chapters, making reading feel fun and easy at home or at school.With more than 3 million copies sold worldwide and over 100 books to discover, Ultimate Football Heroes is the series that keeps children reading.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. This is the story of one of the world's best sprinters and her journey to greatness.Dina Asher-Smith is the fastest British woman in recorded history, an Olympic medallist and the 2019 World Champion at 200 metres. The British sprint superstar was born in London and by the age of seven she was already faster than any of her friends, and even her teachers. Follow her inspirational story from her lunchtime running club at primary school to the bright lights of the international stage.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. This is the story of Tokyo Olympics gold-medal-winner, Tom Daley, and his journey to greatness.Tom Daley is British diver specialising in the 10-metre platform event and has been competing internationally since he was twelve years old. Born and raised in Plymouth, Tom was spotted by a coach during one of his diving lessons and since then has been a force to be reckoned with in the sport. This is the story of how a young boy went from lessons at his local pool to a star on the international stage, winning two gold medals in the 2010 Commonwealth Games as well as bronze in the 2012 and 2016 Olympics.…

Paperback. Condizione: New. The Number 1 football series - over 1 million copies sold!Sterling is the exciting tale of a boy who followed his passion and became one of the most dynamic young players in world football, winning the hearts of fans along the way. In this uplifting story relive Raheem Sterling's whirlwind journey from playing for Liverpool to winning the Premier League with Manchester City and battling to the World Cup semi-finals with Harry Kane, Gareth Southgate and the other England heroes.…