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Explore the incredible life of Novak Djokovic – from his boyhood
in war-torn Serbia to his reign as the world’s #1 male tennis
player – in this stunningly illustrated biography. Join expert
tennis journalist Dominic Bliss, for an up-close look at the
unbelievable talent of a player destined for greatness.
Djokovic’s extraordinary achievements, include iconic
moments such as becoming the first man in the Open Era to achieve a
double Career Grand Slam in singles, and the only man in tennis
history to be the reigning champion of the four majors at once
across three different surfaces. Novak Djokovic: An illustrated
biography of the G.O.A.T recounts the tennis legend’s
remarkable ascent to sporting glory with: Â A riveting
account of Djokovic’s life and career, from his childhood in
Serbia, when his unparalleled talent was recognised, to being the
biggest name in tennis with a fan base of over 10Â million.
Large, full-colour photographs from past and present illuminating
his astonishing record-breaking career. Clear and insightful
infographics analysing Djokovic’s top 10 best matches so you can
recreate the most important moments of tennis history. With
this captivating biography, find inspiration in the exceptional
spirit and determination that led Djokovic to go on to win 23 Grand
Slam men's singles titles, 91 ATP singles titles and a record
breaking 373 weeks ranking as No.1. Complete your collection of
all-time greats with Rafa Nadal: The King of the Court, and
Fedegraphica which follow the incredible life and career of
Djokovic’s ultimate rivals.
This book is the complete guide to one of the greatest tennis
players of the 21st century, winner of 22 grand slam men's singles
titles, and undisputed King of the tennis court, Spain's raging
bull, Rafael Nadal. This fully illustrated biography charts his
journey to the top, from his early days being coached by his uncle
Toni in Mallorca and dreaming of being a professional footballer,
through his early tournament career, turning professional, his
first senior ATP win, first grand slam win at Roland Garros, first
Wimbledon win and first Olympic gold medal and record breaking 21st
Grand Slam win. Written by Dominic Bliss, a veteran tennis
journalist who has followed Nadal's career closely both on and off
the court, this biography tracks Rafa's journey from painfully shy
pin-up boy to senior statesman on the ATP Tour who continues to
conquer worldwide, most recently claiming his 14th Roland Garros
and 22nd Grand Slam title at the French Open in June 2022.
Structured around 10 key matches in his long career, it takes
readers from his first national junior championship win at age 14
(when he played with the pain of a broken finger on his racquet
hand) through to his 21st Grand Slam title in January 2022, where
he came back from two sets down to defeat Daniil Medvedev in an
epic 5-set match. From his need for water bottles to be arranged 'a
certain way' on the court, to his charity work raising $17 million
to help the Red Cross' efforts to support those impacted by the
coronavirus pandemic, this book examines every angle of Rafa as a
human being, a model athlete, a serial winner. This definitive work
on one of tennis' all time greats is not to be missed!
From Voltaire to Verlaine and from Hugo to Hemingway, these are the
Paris locations that have influenced modern literature. The book is
an elegant photographic stroll around the bookshops, famous
literary restaurants and storied streets of Europe’s favourite
tourist destination. Literary Landscapes: Paris takes this major
European city and with picture perfect photography, compiles an
album of memorable views linked to the words of Parisian authors,
or writers who made Paris their home. It looks at places where
books were written, discussed over dinner, and where ultimately the
books are sold. There are the theatres of Molière, Dumas and
Beaumarchais along with the incredible Palais Garnier opera house
and the legend of Le Fantome by Gaston Leroux. There are the
revered bookshops of the Latin Quarter including the idiosyncratic
Shakespeare & Co. There are the classic grand structures
referenced in Victor Hugo novels (and still there) or the mean
streets of George Orwell’s Down and Out in Paris. There are the
famous cafes where authors gathered and wrote, or where artists and
philosophers argued: Les Deux Magots, Café de Flore, Le Procope,
La Closerie des Lilas, Prunier, Le Dôme, La Rotonde and Le Select.
There are the bouquinistes ranged in their green booths along the
Seine, as once tended by Jean Genet. And there is the classic
expatriate Paris of Joyce, Stein, Wilde, Hemingway, F. Scott
Fitzgerald and the Beat poets. Literary Landscapes: Paris takes
readers on an exclusive cultural journey, introduced by one of the
city’s most engaging tourist guides.
Written from a dad’s perspective, here’s everything a man
should know about pregnancy and taking care of your new arrival.
Discovering you’re going to be a dad is a strange time – a
combination of excitement, uncertainty and a whole lot of
questions... What do I need to buy? When’s the first scan? Where
will the baby sleep? A Dad’s Guide to Having a Baby answers all
these questions and more. Dominic Bliss offers reassuring words of
encouragement to nervous fathers, covering in detail what to
expect over the nine months of pregnancy, the birth itself, and the
first few days after you've taken your newborn home, plus sage
advice for the subsequent 12 months. By following Dominic's advice,
you'll be able to deal with everything that comes your way on the
journey to fatherhood.
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