Last-day survival or nail-biting promotion, embarrassing cup exits and perennial non-achievement. Then occasional, almost unbelievable, moments of glory. That's the story of being a Birmingham City supporter - and it speaks to hopelessly committed fans everywhere, whatever their team. Hugging Strangers takes a wry look at how football grips us all.
The life and times of the last man hanged in Birmingham
From the Premier League to the local park, Project Restart looks at how seven clubs from the English game found their way through lockdown and tried to get going again. With a range of voices and comment, the book places football in its new world of furloughs and community action as clubs try to make sense of their place in a post-Covid future.
Based on six decades worth of research and millions of interviews, "The Influentials" profiles the ten percent of Americans who quietly and profoundly influence decisions about the cars the other nine percent drive, the books they read, and the candidates they support. This book tells companies how to win over these people who will--by word of mouth--become their most important sales tool
The book explores a nostalgic and somewhat harsh childhood experience, highlighting strict routines and social norms. It reflects on the limited personal freedoms of youth, where weekly baths and predetermined meals were the norm. The narrative hints at a world where adults wielded power over children, often resorting to physical discipline. This setting evokes a sense of both humor and melancholy, capturing the complexities of growing up in a rigid environment.
The Azeem Rafiq affair made cricket ask itself tough questions about race and class. From the end of Joe Root's reign to the T20 World Cup and on to Bazball's triumph at a breathless Oval, this book takes an unsentimental yet affectionate look at how cricket can face up to these challenges. It's written for lovers of the game.