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The Derby Game charts the wild and wonderful history of Derby Shrovetide Football before the forces of law and order finally put a stop to the notorious game in 1846. Learn about the rise of the 'local derby' as football fever spreads across the UK and then takes root around the world.

El Mas Grande is the story of Argentina's most successful football club, River Plate. It traces River's development, from humble origins to footballing powerhouse, exploring the great teams and legendary players who have worn the distinctive white shirt with red sash while enchanting generations of fans with their stylish play.

Brave Enough Not to Quit: How I Realised My Football Dream is the inspirational story of Millie Farrow, a footballer who has battled major injuries and mental-health problems, but remains determined to succeed. Now she is using her experiences to help others facing adversity. This is a story of fighting back from rock bottom to find happiness.

Miscellaneous matters are what keep us fascinated by what's going on around us while we indulge our own favourite interests. If one of those interests happens to be horseracing, then The Racing Post Horseracing Miscellany, full of marvellously magnificent moments - many magically memorable - from racing's several centuries of excellent equine existence, and an amazing, amusing, absorbing collection of little-known jockey japes, trainer and turf trivia, owner observations, punter punditry and bookie banter, is a book you will love. Every race meeting produces winners and also-rans, but every off-beat, intriguing story chronicled in this cornucopia of course and distance action will be an odds-on favourite with racegoers young and old. As the title suggests, you'll find literally thousands of little-known, unexpected yarns, tales and stories from the off to the finish line; the starting stalls to the winning post, the first to the last page. And you can bet it's an odds-on shot you'll know you have really backed a winner.

Horseracing happens literally every day of the year - which is why unique and unusual events are almost commonplace in the Sport of Kings, Queens and commoners, even when that day in designed to fool you - as many felt was the case when, on 1 April 1929, a jockey named Frank Wise didn't live up to his name as he was unwise enough to ride in the Irish Grand National with only one leg and minus the tops of three fingers - yet he and his mount, Alike, won the race. Then there was the race meeting at which two dates combined when Good Friday fell on Boxing Day - literally - with the horse of that name taking a tumble at Wolverhampton on 26 December 1899. Make a note in your diary to buy yourself or your racing relatives and friends Graham Sharpe's latest book, containing literally hundreds more similarly notable, memorable, racey stories for every single day of the year. All the stories in The Racing Post's Horseracing On This Day have been expertly researched and this book is a must-have for any fans of horseracing

The Rochdale Division is a story told by managers and players. One by one they reveal the struggles and joys of life at an out-of-step club in the modern football age, and their efforts to rid Rochdale AFC of its tiresome fourth-tier anchor and keep the club at the next level.

Glyn Rhodes MBE has spent more than 40 years as a boxer, trainer, manager and promoter. In his explosive autobiography, he explains how boxing both saved and brutalised him. He provides a fresh perspective on many well-known British boxing figures, reflects on boxing's culture and shows why the sport should neither be condemned nor celebrated.

Disabled Darlington FC fan Paul Hodgson shares his 100 most memorable matches. The story starts in the 1972/73 season, when Paul was seven, and spans five colourful decades. The book offers an interesting mix of match reports and Paul's experiences of not just the games, but his adventures of getting there in his wheelchair.

Her Game Too is a call to arms for women to be given equal access to profile, opportunities and advancement in football. Matt Riley provides a platform for key voices in the movement, galvanised around HerGameToo, an organisation run by female fans to fight sexism in football. With Everton now supporting HerGameToo, the future looks bright.

Brazil 1970 is the inside story of how the greatest football team of all time won the 1970 World Cup in Mexico. Discredited after their failure at the 1966 World Cup, the South Americans rebuilt to ensure Brazil forever became synonymous with the global game. Pele and co's victory was the end of Brazil's golden era.

A Season on the Med: Riviera Football in Italy and France (With a Trip to Athens for Stan) is a writer's mission to explore football on the Italian and French Rivieras. How is it different to football elsewhere? And what do our heroes really mean to us? Alex Wade, a QPR and Stan Bowles devotee, finds out.

The Back Page is a fascinating look at the world of sports journalism through the eyes of Steve Millar, who spent 50 years covering some of the greatest events in football, golf and tennis. Steve takes us on an incredible journey through half a century of sport with exclusive behind-the-scenes stories, fun, frolics, rows and bans along the way.

From humble beginnings to rising from the ashes, Wimbledon FC has a history like no other in football. In AFC Wimbledon On This Day, you'll find facts and figures, famous games, managers and players who have made an indelible mark. Even under the current guise of AFC Wimbledon, the club continues to write new chapters in its illustrious history.

The story of how a young boy's impossible dream turned into a magical reality through grit, sweat and an unshakable belief in his own ability. Tommy Hutchison overcame poverty and the frailties of his own body to play in the World Cup and enjoy a career of 1,000 first-class games spanning four amazing decades.

Has the new technical, tactical game subdued what once made people love English football? Premier League clubs have amazing squads, but do they threaten the traditions on which our game was built? Through interviews with people inside and outside the game, Jon Driscoll examines how English football professionalised and the challenges it now faces.

Feeling Leeds gazes into the curious world of the dislocated supporter, the football fan not born and bred in the shadow of their club's ground. It's the story of one supporter's commitment to cultivating an emotional connection to Leeds United for nearly 40 years. It is written by and for supporters worldwide for whom every day is an away day.

The Defiant charts a century of football-based activism against fascism and the far right - from the 1920s to the present day. Discover the role that footballers, fans, coaches and officials played in the fight against the dictatorships of Mussolini, Hitler, Franco, Salazar and authoritarian states in Latin America.

Reds and Rams: A Story of the East Midlands Derby charts one of the most fiercely fought football rivalries in the world. Nottingham Forest and Derby County have been adversaries for 130 years. The only thing they have ever agreed on is the genius of Brian Clough, but they may have more in common with each other than either would care to admit.

Summer of 63 uncovers the truth behind the 'Dirty Leeds' tag that has prevailed for almost 60 years. Gleaned from players' private photos, telegrams and scrapbooks, and the testimonies of Leeds and opposition fans, Gary Edwards presents an amazing account of Don Revie's vision to turn a failing side into the club's greatest-ever team.

The System is the story of Scotland's mission to re-establish itself as a footballing nation that can produce world-class players again. After examining every aspect of the process, Graeme McDowall has concluded that we need to turn the system on its head to produce the type of player Scotland was once famous for.

Anatomy of a Genius is a tactical breakdown of Lionel Messi's career at FC Barcelona. It explores his journey from emerging as a talented prodigy to becoming the best player on the planet, through an enthralling narrative, in-depth tactics and key statistics. The book digs deep to uncover things we don't already know about Messi.

If you enjoyed The Racing Post Quiz Book by Mart Matthews, published in 2019, you are sure to enjoy this follow-up to the hugely popular first volume. The author has delved deep into the archives of the horseracing world to come up with another 1,000 questions on one of the nation s favourite sports, sure to challenge every fan.

How much do you really know about the club you love? You can find out by exploring the 1,000 questions set out in 100 categories that make up this Toffees quiz book. You will struggle to find anything as comprehensive as this eclectic collection. This quirky, challenging book is a must for Everton fans of all ages.