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  Fixed - My Secret Life as a...

  Moses Swaibu

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  'Exposes a dark and corrupt underworld in British football' Joao Castelo-Branco, ESPN'Gritty, dark and inspiring - you won't have read a story like this before' Daniel Taylor, The Athletic and New York Times'The descent from talented footballer to convicted criminal is shocking. The journey thereafter is nothing short of inspirational' Rob Dorsett, Sky Sports'A compelling and necessary story' Nicolas Sayde, Council of Europe***In 2012, English football was rocked by the biggest match-fixing operation to hit these shores in the modern era. An Asian syndicate had infiltrated the Conference South with players being offered vast sums of money to help rig games and net millions of pounds for the fixers. Loyal fans attending matches were oblivious to the fact that outcomes had been predetermined. The remarkable story of how this syndicate was able to take hold of the national sport is told to us by a man who not only played in many of these games, but went to jail for helping to fix them - Moses Swaibu.Fixed breaks new ground as Moses Swaibu becomes the first player ever to write openly about how he helped to fix games, revealing exactly what happens on the pitch when a match is being manipulated. He also exposes how the criminal gangs operate, how young professional players are targeted and groomed and the threats of violence that are used to keep them in check. From fixer, to rehabilitation, Swaibu's story of redemption offers a fascinating insight into the ugly side of the beautiful game. This is a sporting account like none ever written before.

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  100 Mind-Blowing Baseball Facts...

  Felix Grayson

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  Discover more books and audiobooks by Felix Grayson at FelixGrayson.com
   
  Baseball isn’t just a game—it’s a goldmine of weird, wild, and unbelievable moments that’ll make you rethink everything you thought you knew about the sport.
  Whether you’re a die-hard fan, a trivia junkie, or someone who loves outrageous true stories, this audiobook delivers 100 unforgettable baseball tales that are guaranteed to surprise and entertain.
   
  Inside, you’ll hear about:
  
   
  The longest game in history—33 innings!
  
   
  A home run hit without leaving the batter’s box
  
   
  A game where two baseballs were in play at once
  
   
  A fan hit by a ball... twice in the same game
  
   
  The fastest pitch ever recorded (seriously!)
  
   
  A snake that slithered its way into the game
  
   
  A player who stole all four bases in a single play
  
   
  A walk-off... to the umpire’s face
  
  
   
  This audiobook is perfect for:
  
   
  Baseball fans who love the game’s craziest stories
  
   
  Trivia lovers chasing the most unexpected facts
  
   
  Casual listeners looking for a fun and fast experience
  
   
  Anyone who loves a great conversation starter
  
  
   
  Whether you jump around or listen from start to finish, each story brings a new surprise. It’s quirky, it’s entertaining, and it’s packed with jaw-dropping baseball moments you’ve probably never heard before.
   
  Get ready to press play—and step into the most mind-blowing moments in baseball history. A must-have listen for sports fans of all ages!

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  Realities Personalities and...

  Raza Bhatti

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  A story of survival on a hiking trip, reaching approximately 16000 foot on a mountain pass.

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  Spotting Danger Before It Spots...

  Gary Dean Quesenberry, RN Amber...

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  As adults, we like to think we have a good idea of what the world may have in store for our teenagers, but the fact of the matter is there's a vast divide between what we perceive as dangerous and what our teens are actually up against.
   
  Teenagers (ages 13 - 19) face unique challenges when it comes to situational awareness.
   
  These challenges are only exacerbated by the constant physical and biological changes teens are subjected to. As young people learn to deal with these changes, they begin to explore the limits of their individuality.
   
  Unfortunately, this process often involves rebellious behavior and unnecessary risk-taking. The key to keeping teens safe during this time is to keep them alert and engaged with their environment.
   
  Teenagers have to understand that real personal safety isn't about being scared of what lies around the next corner. It requires confidence that if something bad were about to happen, that they have these skills:
  
  Ability to identify the problem early
  Competence to develop a plan of action
  Power to control their fear
  Aptitude to implement that plan
  
   
  Spotting Danger Before It Spots Your Teens is designed around the principles of positive communication, trust, and teamwork. It’s written specifically to set parents' minds at ease and allow teens to confidently explore their independence, secure in the fact that they can spot dangerous situations before they happen and take the necessary steps to ensure their own well-being.

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  Soccer club geopolitics - 22...

  Kévin Veyssière

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  Why did Franco's Spain refuse to play against the USSR? Which matches have gone beyond the sporting stakes to become a geopolitical war? Which confrontations are impossible between certain countries, like the one between Russia and Ukraine? Or conversely, how can soccer be a tool for emancipation? 
  In a pleasant and clear style, the author tells us 22 unusual stories to understand the world. In a few years, many people will say that they started to be interested in geopolitics through Kévin Veyssière's soccer stories, after having realized that geopolitics is not boring and uninteresting, nor is it reserved for seasoned diplomats and staff officers.

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  The Year of the Robin - Watching...

  Jen Offord

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  SHORTLISTED IN THE SUNDAY TIMES SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2023 FOR NEW FEMALE SPORTS WRITING
  
  
  'Jen has captured the human (and humorous) side of following a football team. A compelling story hilariously told' Sara Pascoe
  'From family to football, Jen Offord has captured something we can all relate to. Funny and heartbreaking in equal measure. A must read.' Cariad Lloyd
  
  'Hilarious and moving in equal parts' Carrie Dunn
  Jen Offord watches it all go wrong for Charlton Athletic and the world.
  
  When her beloved Charlton Athletic clinched promotion to The Championship in May 2019, sportswriter Jen Offord splashed out on season tickets for herself and her sceptical brother Michael, setting out to chronicle the south-east London outfit's first season back in the second tier of English football.
  
  But this season, more than any other before it, would be a game of two halves. A billionaire takeover backfired spectacularly; the team plummeted into the relegation zone just as Coronavirus swept in to suspend life as we know it.
  
  
  The Year of The Robin is a love letter to the power of football even when there is no football to actually watch, filled with wild characters searching for redemption and wrestling over issues of money, racism and mental health. A funny, sharp and a thought-provoking exploration of the idea of family in unprecedented times and season from which the world may never fully recover.

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