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Fields of Dreams and Broken Fences lifts the lid on the little-known world of non-league football. From being hours away from folding in the Essex Senior League and turning semi-professional because of YouTube to dropping out of the Football League and trying to find a way back, this book shines a vital spotlight on clubs from various levels of the National League System and shares their stories. The tales include the dramatic null-and-void decision of the 2019/20 season, Chichester City making history in the FA Cup, Leyton Orient and Notts County battling to get back into the Football League, Hashtag United turning semi-professional and Steve Castle, the former professional player, returning to the lower levels to pursue a career in management. Filled with compelling stories from multiple sides of the game, Fields of Dreams and Broken Fences brings non-league football to life as it delves beneath the surface of the lower levels of the English game. This book is written for the love of football.

A rock-climber's eye view of the natural world, tracing a geological and personal journey across the British Isles over ten years

An Advanced Course in Fly Fishing The mission of The Little Red Book of Fly Fishing was to demystify and un-complicate the tricks and tips that make a great trout fisher. There are no complicated physics lessons in that book. Rather, The Little Red Book of Fly Fishing offered a simple, digestible primer on the basic elements of fly fishing: the cast, presentation, reading water, and selecting flies. In this, The Little Black Book of Fly Fishing, authors Kirk Deeter and Chris Hunt take you to the next level, building upon what Deeter and Charlie Meyers did in The Little Red Book. The Little Black Book will helps fly fishers build upon what they learned in the Little Red Book. Read this valuable, thought-provoking guidebook, and you'll be at the point where you'll be catching fish when no one else is, and you'll know exactly why you are. Advanced casting, presentation, reading the water, fly selection, and much more, including proper gear selection, are all covered. The table of contents, below, explains it all. The Little Black Book of Fly Fishing   Acknowledgments   Foreword   Introduction   Part 1: CASTING   A double-haul is really important, and not just in the saltTeaching someone new? Start with TenkaraEverybody needs a casting lesson. Everybody. Casting longer leaders‿Casting‿ nymphs under indicatorsGet a practice rodHow to cast a 15-foot leader (and why you should)Casting at taillightsThe cast killerYour casting stroke follow joints by sizeChallenge your castGreat casts are the ones that get bitScore your casts like golf strokes; fewer is betterThe sand-save castA reach cast is worth a thousand mends Five feet short on purpose (the linear false cast)Be Lefty in the salt, and Rajeff in the freshGive yourself a “Dâ€?Beating windDon‿t out-kick your coverage   Part 2: PRESENTATION   Fast strip for saltwater predatorsA swirl, not a riseCasting streamers upstreamCarp: Not just for city kidsStep out of your comfort zoneWhat are the birds after?The potato chip fakeoutWhy natives matterBut I still love brown trout bestMicro-drag: where you stand mattersYou‿ll never beat a fish into submissionTake it to the lakeFloat tubes and garbage cansFood never attacks fishA case for the dry-fly snobGo Deep in the name of fish researchRoll fish for funThey‿re in skinny water for a reasonThe cafeteria lineThe escape hatch       Part 3: READING WATER (AND FISH)   The stripsetCovering waterSkate and twitch big flies in low lightRod tip down for streamersWeight an unweighted fly with fly-tying beads instead of split-shotUrban anglingGet in shape. Stay in shape. Dry your fly first, apply floatant secondMost fish (and some bugs) face upstream‿present accordinglyHead up, game overStep when you streamerBabysit your fliesID the “playerâ€? and get after itGin clear waterFlat calm waterDeveloping “TSPâ€? (trout sensory perception)A fish doesn‿t see like humans doWalk onThe 10 second ruleLike a dog on a leashTip up or tip down?The keys to spotting fishThe full-court press usually failsUse the whole spice cabinetRiver personalities and handshakesWhat the cloud layers tell youKnowing what they are not doing is equally important as knowing what they areUpwelling v. the straight seamThe speed of the strike is proportionate to the depth of the water (in rivers)See this, do that   Part 4: FLIES   UV resin in home-tied fliesNymphs on the swingMulti-purpose fliesSparse for saltwaterUV parachute postsTip the fly for tying parachute postsCaddis: the most dishonest fly everWire or tinsel for dry fliesThe “pellet flyâ€? you can feel good aboutPractice, practice, practicePeacock herl ‿ and why it worksThe mystery of the Purple Prince NymphProfile is everythingThe Adams familyLethal miceThe Mole Fly miracleBob Behnke on colorsTerrestrials are opportunity bugsThe end of the duckColors change with depthUn-matching the hatchThe monkey poo fly       Part 5: MISC. (Everything from gear, to fighting fish and angler ethics)   Fly reels for trout are just line holdersFly reels matter for saltwater fishFaster rods aren‿t always betterYou get what you pay forPride cometh before the fallSheet-metal screwsWire for predatorsQuick-dry attire for the flatsABC. Anything But CottonSnip your tippet at an angleRod weight depends on fly typesThe best loop knot‿ perfection7X tippet is BSColors and camo above the surfaceGuitars and fly rodsBucket list placesTiger snakes and long hemostatsIt‿s a long way to the top if you wanna rock ‿n rollScore fishing like cricketIt‿s okay to failI cheer for the fish     Â

A complete history of women's football, from its Victorian roots to the Euro Finals in England 2021. This will be the most authoritative book ever published on the history of women's football.

The inspirational story of the Bentley Boys and Le Mans - the race they made their own.

A feminist exploration of the power of walking in nature, following in the footsteps of Gwen John, Georgia O'Keeffe, Frieda Lawrence, Clara Vyvyan, Simone de Beauvoir and Nan Shepherd.

This is the inside story of non-league football, as told by a player with over a decade's experience in the Conference and National Leagues. A tale of financial struggles and big sacrifices, it explores the dust-ups, bust-ups, backhanders and betting scandals of a world far, far away from the pampered Premier League.

The definitive biography of Johan Cruyff, the most influential European footballer of all time

Boris Johnson, author of the international bestseller The Churchill Factor, explores the most famous British icon: William Shakespeare.

Running involves body, mind, and spirit. Spend a year with the authors' essays and observations about running, racing, and life while recording your own experiences. This journal invites you to read, reflect, run, and write.

England Rugby Unions head coach gives the full insight into what it takes to be a great leader.

Avoid mistakes and make great video. A lifetime of knowledge in one handy book full of stunning images shot with a small action camera.

This strategic, full-color guide to the legendary Camino de Santiago pilgrimage is written by an expert who has trekked the Camino more than 20 times

The Kerry Way runs for 130 miles through Ireland's most spectacular mountain landscapes, starting and finishing in the town of Killarney. This guidebook contains all you need to plan and enjoy your holiday: detailed route mapping; the Way in sections, with distance, terrain and refreshments; third edition fully revised after route check.

"A brilliantly entertaining collection showcasing a wealth of women's voices," ALEX SCOTT MBEFOREWORD BY GABBY LOGAN MBEEdited by Charlotte AtyeoCurated by Ian Ridley

In Superyacht Captain, a professional at the zenith of the world's most lavish and exclusive industry gives a rare insight into a career that is entertaining, instructive and at times daunting in its scale.The tale of an ordinary boy whose career takes him on a most extraordinary journey, this book begins with Brendan messing about in boats in a sleepy coastal Australian town, and ends with him becoming one of the most successful and respected superyacht captains in the World - the consummate 'Billionaire's Captain'. Spanning two decades and circling the globe, his story intimately draws readers into the real world of superyachts, their crew and their owners. It is Brendan's love letter to an industry he respects and holds so dear to his heart.It's the story of stepping out and embracing uncertainty - failing, learning and repeating - weaving in in the lessons he's learned as he's progressed from deck hand to captain, Brendan's insights are valuable for anyone leading teams with demanding objectives. Surprisingly humble and self aware, in a world of glitter and extravagance you can see why he's trusted. All of this is told against a backdrop of seemingly impossible glamour at the most extravagant edge of the global wealth spectrum, with plenty of entertaining stories of the superyacht lifestyle. A brilliant read for all, for the superyacht fans, as well as anyone interested in leadership and management techniques from someone at the top of their game, working for those who define the rules of the game.

Made in Europe is a celebration of Europe's greatest and most remarkable football talent over more than 60 years. It features 250 of the best and most colourful players - each one honoured in stunning photos and fascinating mini-bios, interspersed with little-known anecdotes. You'll learn things you didn't know in this beautifully illustrated book.

Formula 1: The Pinnacle tracks a history of the changes which have taken F1 from its rudimentary beginnings to the exhilarating high octane spectacle it is today, with a foreword by Guenther Steiner - Team Principal of the Haas Formula One Team.

The Arran Coastal Way is a long walk (65 miles/105 km) encircling the lovely Isle of Arran, near Glasgow. This guidebook explains how to plan and enjoy your holiday. It includes the route description; pre-history and history; whisky-making and wildlife on Arran; map of the entire route in 4 drop-down panels; and information about public transport.

Originally published in 1929, this book tells the story of the Everton Football Club from its formation in 1878 until 1929. As original hardback copies are virtually impossible to locate without spending a small fortune, we have decided to make it available as part of our Classic Reprint series of books.