SPORTS & GAMING
Remarkable look at the 1966 World Cup, the most famous sporting event in English history, and a portrait of an age.
Shambhala
The Down and Dirty Guide to Camping With Kids Helen Olsson 2nd April, pb, £23, 9781645470939 Revised and updated edition of the bestselling guidebook that equips parents with all the confidence they need to embark on and enjoy the ultimate outdoor activity with their kids.
Simon & Schuster
The One We’ve Been Waiting for Donald McRae 4th July, hb, eb, £22, 9781398504189 McRae tries to reconcile the contradictions of hope and despair, salvation and ruin, which lie at the murky heart of a sport he’s followed for 50 years.
24 Hours Richard Williams 23rd May, pb, eb, £14.99, 9781398517257 Tells the remarkable story of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, one of the world’s most iconic motorsports events.
Lebron
Jeff Benedict 11th April, pb, eb, £12.99, 9781398517295 Conclusive biography of LeBron James, the greatest basketball player of the 21st century.
Field of Dreams Nige Tassell 14th March, pb, eb, £12.99, 9781398518568 To mark the centenary of Wembley stadium Tassell writes its first history. One hundred years in 100 matches.
Worrell Simon Lister 6th June, hb, eb, £25, 9781398524880 From the prize-winning author of Fire in Babylon a timely reappraisal of Frank Worrell’s life and legacy, published in time for the centenary of his birth in 2024.
England Football: The Biography 1872 - 2022 Paul Hayward 23rd May, pb, eb, £12.99, 9781471184376 Unmissable account of the story of the England men’s football team.
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The Three Lives of the Kaiser Uli Hesse 9th May, pb, eb, £10.99, 9781471189128 First English-language biography of German footballing superstar Franz Beckenbauer.
Simon & Schuster Audio
The One We’ve Been Waiting for Donald McRae audiofile, £14.99, 9781398504301 Details above.
Worrell Simon Lister 6th June, audiofile, £14.99, 9781398532014 Details above.
Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated the Baseball Vault 9th April, hb, £26.95, 9781637274996 The most respected voice in sports journalism has covered the NBA for much of its existence. This anthology features the best hoops writing from the SI archives.
Summersdale
The Little Book for Wild Swimmers
Laura Silverman 8th February, hb, eb, £8.99, 9781837992072 Escape the frantic pace of the everyday, reconnect with your wild side and discover the healing power of swimming outdoors.
teNeues Media
Hunting Peter Feierabend, Sascha Numssen 11th March, hb, £49.95, 9783961715442 Comprehensively illuminates hunting, from history and changes over time to equipment and clothing to trophies and music. Text in English and German.
Football Peter Feierabend, Bernd Pohlenz 11th March, hb, £49.95, 9783961715565 From the history and development of football to the best players and most influential clubs and nations, this is the book for fanatics.
Thames & Hudson
The Art of Climbing Simon Carter, Adam Ondra
The Bookseller Buyer’s Guide Non-fiction
18th April, hb, £30, 9780500025970 Dramatic collection of photographs revealing the world’s most beautiful climbing locations, from Tsaranoro in Madagascar and Teplicke in the Czech Republic to Mount Huashan in China.
The History Press
Never Mind the Canaries 2 Edward Couzens-Lake 18th July, pb, eb, £10.99, 9781803992518 Next instalment of the Norwich City quiz book that will test fans’ knowledge of the Canaries to the limit.
‘I Love Me County’: Waterford Sporting Stories
Cian Manning 18th April, pb, eb, £20, 9781803992556 Lost, misremembered and lesser-known stories about the sporting history of Waterford city and county.
The Ivy Press
Novak Djokovic Dominic Bliss 29th February, hb, £20, 9780711289277 Follows the life of the record-breaking champion, from winning his first European Championships to celebrating his historic 24th Grand Slam title at the US Open in 2023.
Formula One: The Legends Tony Dodgins 14th March, hb, £35, 9780711289499 Formula One’s most iconic drivers revealed in spectacular photography and insights from F1 journalist Dodgins. Foreword by Christian Horner, team principal of Red Bull Racing.
Max Verstappen Ewan McKenzie 18th April, hb, £20, 9780711294929 Continuing the international bestselling Ivy illustrated sports biography series with a, telegenic sportsman who has worldwide appeal and a messianic following in Holland.
Times Books
Olympic Moments John Goodbody, Robert Dineen 23rd May, hb, eb, £30, 9780008664251 Pairing epic sports photography with articles from the Times archive, this volume brings
together 100 of the most incredible moments from the Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Trapeze
It’s Not Banter, It’s Racism Azeem Rafiq 25th April, hb, eb, £22, 9781398712409 Call to arms for greater accountability and a fairer society by former Yorkshire cricketer turned whistleblower and activist.
Triumph
The Franchise: Boston Red Sox Sean McAdam 26th March, pb, £16.95, 9781637272879 Profound journey into the history of the team through a thoughtful and engaging collection of essays.
Searching in St Andrews Sean Zak 26th March, hb, £24.95, 9781637273326 Compelling wander through the heart and soul of golf brings its history and current state to life.
Unbound
The Lido Guide Janet Wilkinson, Emma Pusill 2nd May, pb, £18.99, 9781800183346 Definitive photographic guide to more than 120 open-air pools in the UK. Updated.
Upstart Press
2023 New Zealand Cricket Almanack Frances Payne 1st April, pb, £27.99, 9781776940387 Cricket lover’s bible now in its 76th edition.
Vertebrate
The Running Bible Jen Benson, Sim Benson 1st February, pb, eb, £25, 9781839810473 Gathers many of the core topics which runners look to for guidance. Sensible, helpful, evidence-based advice.
100 Running Challenges Keri Wallace 4th April, pb, eb, £20, 9781839810855 One hundred UK running routes that are increas- ingly challenging.
Gravel Rides Lake District Andrew Barlow 6th June, pb, eb, £15.95, 9781839811845 Fifteen of the best gravel
Welbeck
The Formula One Record Book 2024 Bruce Jones 29th February, pb, eb, £50, 9781802790900 Stats and records bible includes the results of every Grand Prix in F1 history and much more besides. Detailed driver and constructor statistics, championship standings and season reviews.
Nazare
Matt Majendie 6th June, pb, £12.99, 9781802795813 Delves into the lives of a select band of surfers who gather in this small Portuguese fishing village with one aim: to surf the biggest wave ever recorded.
Formula One 2024 Bruce Jones 15th February, pb, eb, £16.99, 9781802797114 Complete examination of all the teams racing this season, every driver and track in the Grand Prix calendar, and a break- down of the new rules and regulations.
The Official History of the Fifa World Cup 28th March, hb, £35, 9781802797459 The only officially licensed
routes in the Lake District, ranging from 20km to 50km.
There is No Wall Allie Bailey 1st February, pb, eb, £14.95, 9781839812187 Ultrarunner’s honest account of alcoholism and mental breakdowns which almost cost her her life and how running can lead to achieving things you never thought possible.
Stand-up Paddleboarding in the Lake District Jo Moseley 11th April, pb, eb, £22.95, 9781839812224 Informative and inspiring book for both new and experienced paddleboard- ers explores the best bodies of water in and around the Lake District National Park.
Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Courses for Horses Nicholas Clee 23rd May, pb, eb, £9.99, 9781474618434 Humorous and informative journey through Britain and Ireland’s racecourses.
book charting the history of the cup.
Uefa Euro 2024 Keir Radnedge 9th May, pb, £14.99, 9781802797527
eb, £6.99, 9781802797534 Official book covers every aspect of the tournament and is packed full of facts and statistics. Illustrated.
Wild Things SERIES
Wild Swimming Walks 1st April, pb, eb, £14.99, 97819106364 Twenty-eight walks that lead to the best wild swims. Combining photog- raphy, stories and history, detailed directions, route maps and downloadable guides. Peak District Matt Heason vol 7 28
Exmoor & North Devon Matt Newbury vol 8 35 Eryri Snowdonia Emma Marshall vol 9 42
Paddle Boarding Wales Lise Drewe 1st May, pb, eb, £18.99, 9781910636459
OS champion and author of Islandeering and Paddle Boarding South West, selects the best waters of Snowdonia, Pembrokeshire, Brecon Beacons, Gower and the Wye Valley.
Wild Fishing Britain Kevin Adams 1st April, pb, eb, £18.99, 9781910636466 Discover 700 lesser-known fishing locations in England, Scotland and Wales.
Wisden
Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack 2024 Lawrence Booth (ed) 1st April, hb, £57, 9781399411851 pb, eb, £57, 9781399411844 Marking its 161st edition. Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack 2024 Lawrence Booth (ed) hb, £80, 9781399411868 Large-format hardback edition.
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