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Parenting a young athlete can be inspiring, exciting, and deeply stressful — sometimes all in the same season. Close games, tough losses, coach decisions, injuries, and post-game conversations can bring out strong emotions for both kids and parents. It’s easy to feel pressure on the sidelines, even when your goal is simply to support your child. Emotional Regulation for Athletes’ Parents offers practical, science-informed strategies to help you stay calm during competition, respond thoughtfully after games, and guide your athlete through challenges with confidence and connection.

One of rugby’s most ferocious flankers and biggest characters, James Haskell has had an extraordinary, global experience of the game, having played for the Lions, Wasps, England and in New Zealand, France and Japan . After 17 years and with 77 international caps under his sizeable belt, he has a shitload to say about rugby life - from pitch to pub and everywhere in between. In What a Flanker, Haskell sheds fresh light on the dynamics and the day-to-day of the game. 

The last lecture on leadership by the NFL's greatest coach will inspire, inform, and enlighten leaders in all professions. Bill Walsh was a towering figure in the history of the NFL. His advanced leadership transformed the San Francisco 49ers from the worst franchise in sports to a legendary...

Joe Tasker lies, struck down by illness, in a damp, bug-infested room in the Himalaya, wondering if he will be well enough to climb Dunagiri, his first venture to the "big" mountains. One of Britain’s foremost mountaineers and a pioneer of lightweight climbing, he is about to attempt one of the first true "Alpine-style" climbs in the Greater Ranges. The Dunagiri attempt forms part of Tasker’s striking tale of adventure in the savage arena of the mountains.

Join George and his wife Rachel in their unconventional attempts at completing various challenges. From ultramarathons to ironman triathlons, epic swimming challenges to European adventures, the Mahoods tackle it all with humor, determination, and a touch of madness. George’s witty storytelling and unexpected encounters make this collection a rollercoaster of laughter, resilience, and the triumph of the human spirit. Get ready for a one-of-a-kind listening experience that will leave you inspired and entertained from start to finish.

A tennis podcast with a fresh spin hosted by former World No. 1 Andy Roddick with Jon Wertheim and more! Watch the Served Podcast on YouTube, and follow us on Instagram, X and TikTok.

As the celebrated author of Akenfield, Ronald Blythe, turns 100 this year, Next to Nature brings together a seasonal collection from the very best of a lifetime of writing. Ronald Blythe lives at the end of an overgrown farm track deep in the rolling countryside of the Stour Valley, on the...

Brought to you by Penguin. Food is our greatest ally for good health, but the question of what to eat has never seemed so complicated. In his new book, Tim Spector creates a unique, thorough, evidence-based guide to the real science of eating. Moving away from misleading notions of calories or...

Sunday Times bestselling author of Step by Step and beloved BBC travel presenter Simon Reeve opens up about the personal story behind his most astonishing adventures - around the planet and close to home. 'The most enthralling book I have read so far this year. Not only a wonderfully detailed...

Bloomsbury presents Coffee First, Then the World written and read by Jenny Graham. SELECTED FOR THE BBC AND READING AGENCY'S BIG SPORTING READ 2024 SHORTLISTED FOR THE SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2024 – CYCLING BOOK OF THE YEAR A WATERSTONES BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 – SPORT 'An amazing adventure...

Birds. Over 9,000 species, the most widespread of all animals: on icebergs, in the Sahara or under the sea, at home in our gardens or flying for over a year at a time. Earthbound, we can only look and listen, enjoying their lightness, freedom and richness of plumage and song. David Attenborough has been watching and learning all his life. His classic book, now fully updated with the latest discoveries in ornithology, is a brilliant introduction to bird behaviours around the world: what they do and why they do it.

The Kansas City Monarchs, the Chicago American Giants, the St. Louis Stars, the Birmingham Black Barons, the Homestead Grays, and the Indianapolis Clowns; for over 50 years, they were the Yankees, Cardinals, and Red Sox of black baseball in America. And for over a decade beginning in the late 1940s, umpire Bob Motley called balls and strikes for many of their games, working alongside such legends as Satchel Paige, Hank Aaron, Ernie Banks, and Willie Mays.

Brought to you by Penguin. From celebrated writer Robert Macfarlane comes this brilliant, perspective-shifting new book – which answers a resounding yes to the question of its title. At its heart is a single, transformative idea: that rivers are not mere matter for human use, but living beings...

Brought to you by Penguin. The riveting account of SAS action in the Falklands war After passing the world's toughest Special Forces selection and joining the elite ranks of D Squadron, 22 SAS in 1979, Mark 'Splash' Aston thought the hard part was over. Then on April 2 1982 Argentina invaded the...

Brought to you by Penguin. 'Wonderful, mind-broadening... a journey to alternative realities as extraordinary as any you'll find in science fiction' - The Times, Book of the Week Humans have three or four colour-detecting cones in their retinas. Mantis shrimp have 16. In fact, their eyes seem to...

Bringing you debate on all Spurs games each and every week. Featuring a range of guests as we have the 'Last Word On Spurs'. #COYS #THFC

In 1986, the legendary fell runner Joss Naylor completed a continuous circuit of all 214 Wainwright fells in the Lake District, covering a staggering distance of over 300 miles - plus many thousands of metres of ascent - in only seven days and one hour. Those in the know thought that this record would never be beaten. It is the ultimate British ultramarathon. The person taking on this superhuman challenge would have to be willing to push harder and suffer more than ever before. There Is No Map in Hell tells the story of a man willing to do just that.

10th ANNIVERSARY EDITION OF THE SUNDAY TIMES NO.1 BESTSELLER, with the preface read by Matthew Syed 'Will transform your entire perspective' THE TIMES 'A stirring call to revolutionise how we think about success' DANIEL PINK, author of DRIVE 'Brilliant' JAMES DYSON What is the secret to success?...

As you look towards your running and fitness future, the knowledge and tips contained in Going the Distance will transform you from the first stride in a pair of running shoes, through the celebrated finish line. The running and fitness tips provided in this book cater to runners of all ages and abilities and will transform how you think about your training. You will have the knowledge to elevate your running to the next level. Through your continued hard work and perseverance, your fitness and running goals will be achieved!

Every parent loves their child. But not every parent knows what to do when frustration turns into anger. In the quiet moments after shouting… After the slammed doors… After the tears… Many parents are left asking themselves one painful question: "Why did I react that way?" Handling Anger...