The exclusive behind-the-scenes story of the Mauricio Pochettino revolution at Spurs, told in his own words
Since joining the club in 2014, Mauricio Pochettino has transformed Tottenham from underachievers into genuine title contenders. In the process, he has marked himself out as one of the best managers in the world. He has done so by promoting an attacking, pressing style of football and by nurturing home-grown talent, fully endearing himself to the Spurs faithful along the way.
Guillem Balagué was granted unprecedented access to Pochettino and his backroom staff for the duration of the 2016-17 season, and was therefore able to draw on extensive interview material with Pochettino, his family, his closest assistants, players such as Dele Alli and Harry Kane, and even a very rare conversation with Daniel Levy to tell the manager’s story in his own words. From Pochettino’s early years as a player and coach to his transformation of Tottenham into one of the best teams in England, the book uniquely reveals the inner workings of the man and of his footballing philosophy. It also lays bare what it takes to run a modern-day football team competing at the highest level over the course of a single campaign. The result is the most comprehensive and compelling portrait of a manager and of a club in the Premier League era
Samina was a fearless activist who, 14 years ago, walked out of her house and was never seen again. She left a daughter, Aasmaani, who has always dreamt that she may one day see her mother again. But, when Aasmaani hears of possible sightings of her mother, she knows she must follow her heart if she is ever to see her again.
“There’s a reason why Brewster can’t have friends – why he can’t care about too many people. Because when he cares about you, things start to happen. Impossible things that can’t be explained. I know, because they’re happening to me.”
When Brontë starts dating Brewster “Bruiser” Rawlins – the guy voted “Most Likely to Get the Death Penalty” her twin brother, Tennyson, isn’t surprised. But then strange things begin to occur. Tennyson and Brontë’s scrapes heal unnaturally fast, and cuts disappear before their eyes. What at first seems like their good fortune turns out to be more than they bargained for…much more.
Have loads of magical fun with this bumper unicorn colouring book. With simple and bold images for young children to colour in, these unicorn pictures will provide hours of fun. A great gift for little ones who love unicorns and colouring in and would be a great activity as a pass time on a rainy day or over the school holidays.
“Business Adventures remains the best business book I’ve ever read.” —Bill Gates, The Wall Street Journal
What do the $350 million Ford Motor Company disaster known as the Edsel, the fast and incredible rise of Xerox, and the unbelievable scandals at General Electric and Texas Gulf Sulphur have in common? Each is an example of how an iconic company was defined by a particular moment of fame or notoriety; these notable and fascinating accounts are as relevant today to understanding the intricacies of corporate life as they were when the events happened.
Stories about Wall Street are infused with drama and adventure and reveal the machinations and volatile nature of the world of finance. Longtime New Yorker contributor John Brooks’s insightful reportage is so full of personality and critical detail that whether he is looking at the astounding market crash of 1962, the collapse of a well-known brokerage firm, or the bold attempt by American bankers to save the British pound, one gets the sense that history repeats itself.
Five additional stories on equally fascinating subjects round out this wonderful collection that will both entertain and inform readers . . . Business Adventures is truly financial journalism at its liveliest and best.
With lots to see and do in Busy Airport, young children can have fun as they hop aboard a plane, pulling and turning the tabs!
Watch your baggage go round the carousel, wave goodbye to the planes as they take off and then fly through the sky on your own aeroplane!
Little ones will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text and wonderful illustrations by Louise Forshaw. Busy Airport has been endorsed and recommended by Dr Amanda Gummer’s Good Play Guide.
Discover more of the Busy Book series: Busy Park, Busy Holiday and Busy Railway.
Push and pull the tabs and turn the wheel in Busy Friends. Young children will love seeing two best friends share their toys, swap treats, play in the park and give each other a big hug!
This bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text and wonderful illustrations by Samantha Meredith is part of the popular Busy Book series.
Keep little ones busy with more books from the series: Busy Playtime, Busy Nursery, and Busy Cafe.