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Återupplev en av de mest extraordinära säsongerna i Liverpool Football Clubs historia med The Official Story of Liverpool's 2018/19 Season. The Reds (Liverpool FC) samlade ett klubbrekord på 97 poäng i en fantastisk jakt på titeln i Premier League, förlorade bara en gång, och besegrades med bara en enda poäng av Manchester City. Men Jürgen Klopps lag avslutade säsongen genom att slå Tottenham Hotspur i UEFA Champions League-finalen och lägga till en sjätte europeisk titel till troféskåpet på Anfield. Tidigare vinnaren av Sports Journalist of the Year, Harry Harris, och redaktör Alan Beck har följt laget från försäsongen i USA till finalen i Madrid och ger dig den officiella historien, månad för månad. Boken innehåller rapporter från varje match, fakta och siffror, spelar- och mediareaktioner och exklusiva intervjuer med Red Legends, inklusive Ray Clemence, Alan Kennedy, Michael Owen, Steve McManaman och många fler. Efter en riktig rysare från augusti till juni, är det en nödvändig läsning för alla Liverpool-fans.  Officiellt Liverpool FC-projekt med stöd från klubben  Exklusiva intervjuer med klubbpersonal och spelare  En av klubbens mest framgångsrika säsonger under Premier League-tiden 

WATERSTONES BEST BOOKS OF 2022 - SPORT'A brilliant new perspective on World Cup management... Superbly insightful .' - Jamie Carragher'Superb - great stories about the greatest tournament' - Daniel TaylorMaster tacticians, crazy tyrants and lucky generals... This insightful investigation reveals the mindsets and, frankly, at times unbelievable approaches of the coaches who strive to deliver football's ultimate prize. <br/><br/>HOW DO YOU WIN THE WORLD CUP?Godlike genius or the focus of a disappointed nation's fury - the world's most prestigious tournament makes or breaks a national coach. Only 20 managers have guided their team to World Cup glory, so what are their secrets? From revolutionary tactics to hare-brained schemes, this book searches for the keys to the most exclusive club in international football. They may silently plot on the bench or manically gesticulate from the sidelines, but what can the coach really do to influence their team's performance? Discover the tactical innovations and brilliant strategies as well as the bizarre superstitions, psychological masterclasses and bonkers team-building regimes that managers have employed in the quest for that iconic trophy. <br/><br/>Charting the successes, failures, dramas and controversies of 90 years of World Cup action, through the insights of journalists, players and managers with first-hand experience of World Cup competition, this book comprehensively documents the lengths the man in the dugout will go to in order to bring home the greatest prize. The book features contributions from leading World Cup stars, including Luiz Felipe Scolari, Geoff Hurst, Carlos Alberto Parreira, Pierre Littbarski, Roberto Martinez, Mick McCarthy, Tomas Brolin, Jamie Carragher, Alexi Lalas, Patrick Barclay, Raphael Honigstein and Graham Hunter. 'A rich and rewarding football read' - Patrick Barclay'A fascinating read' - Barry Davies

<b>**Independent Publisher Book Award (IPPY) Winner**</b><br/><br/><i>Bushido: The Samurai Code of Japan</i> is the most influential book ever written on the Japanese "Way of the Warrior." A classic study of Japanese culture, the book outlines the moral code of the Samurai way of living and the virtues every Samurai warrior holds dear. It is widely read today in Japan and around the world.<br/><br/> There are seven core precepts of Bushido: <ul><li><b>Rectitude</b>: "The power of deciding upon a certain course of conduct in accordance with reason, without wavering."</li><li><b>Courage</b>: "Doing what is right."</li><li><b>Benevolence</b>: "Love, magnanimity, affection for others, sympathy and pity."</li><li><b>Civility</b>: "Courtesy and urbanity of manners."</li><li><b>Sincerity</b>: "The end and the beginning of all things."</li><li><b>Honor</b>: "A vivid conscious of personal dignity and worth."</li><li><b>Loyalty</b>: "Homage and fealty to a superior."</li></ul> Together, these seven values create a system of beliefs unique to Japanese philosophy and culture that is widely followed today. Inazo Nitobe, one of Japan's foremost scholars, thoroughly explores each of these values and explains how they differ from their Western counterparts. Until you understand the philosophy behind the ethics, you will never fully grasp what it meant to be a Samurai-what it meant to have Bushido. In Bushido, Nitobe points out similarities between Western and Japanese history and culture. He argues that "no matter how different any two cultures may appear to be on the surface, they are still created by human beings, and as such have deep similarities." Nitobe believed that connecting Bushido with greater teachings could make an important contribution to all humanity-that the way of the Samurai is not something peculiarly Japanese, but of value to the entire human race.<br/><br/> With an extensive new introduction and notes by Alex Bennett, a respected scholar of Japanese history, culture and martial arts with a firsthand knowledge of the Japanese warrior code, <i>Bushido: The Samurai Code of Japan</i> is an essential guide to the essence of Japanese culture. Bennett's views on this subject are revolutionizing our understanding of Bushido, as expressed in his Japanese bestseller <i>The Bushido the Japanese Don't Know About</i>.

A collectible, pocket-sized visual history of the ground-breaking and ground-shaking street style brand.<br/><br/>Discover the story of Dr. Martens, from its beginnings in 1901 as a producer of sturdy work boots to its position as a cultural icon synonymous with individuality and self-expression. Packed with photographs and information covering the company's entire history, you'll discover the cushioned designs and statement campaigns that made Dr. Martens the symbolic fashion statement they are today.<br/><br/>You'll learn about Dr. Martens origins as a work boot worn by postmen and factory workers and how the iconic boot was picked up by the rebellious ska and punk movement as a symbol of working class pride. Find out how Dr. Martens became the go-to fashion piece for self-expression in the music industry, from 60s ska to 70s glam and goth to 90s grunge and 2000s emo.<br/><br/>With an exploration of everything from Dr. Klaus Maertens invention of the air-cushioned sole to the brand's 2003 partnerships with high fashion designers, <i>Street Style: Dr. Martens</i> is the perfect gift for fans of this iconic brand.<br/><br/><i>Also available in this series: Street Style: Nike</i>.

<b>A collectible, pocket-sized visual history of the innovative athletic and street style brand.</b><br/><br/>Discover the story of Nike, from its beginnings in 1964 as Blue Ribbon Sports to its current position as the world's largest supplier of athletic shoes and apparel. Packed with photographs and information covering the company's entire history, you'll discover the ground-breaking designs and campaigns that made Nike such a significant player in the street style and sports industry.<br/><br/>You'll learn about Nike's Japanese origins and how founder Bowerman created the popular Tiger Cortez shoe in 1967 and how the name Nike, after the Greek goddess of victory, and the iconic swoosh logo came to be. Find out about the major moments in history that shaped Nike's journey, including the phenomenal endorsement deal with Michael Jordan which spawned the line of Air Jordan sneakers, perhaps the world's most well-known shoe!<br/><br/>With an exploration of everything from the brand's endorsements from high-profile athletes such as Serena Williams, Tiger Woods and Cristiano Ronaldo and its innovations in sports-technology, <i>Street Style: Nike </i>is the perfect gift for fashion lovers everywhere.<br/><br/><i>Also available in this series: Street Style: Dr. Martens</i>.