In his survey of over 50 world-class performers, David Hemery examines the common factors which separate the highest perfomers from the rest of the competition. He asks over 80 questions covering subjects such as childhood, upbringing, parental guidance, coaching, personal relationships, destiny, stress and the influences of the mind. Over the course of the study covering the performers' physical, social, mental and moral development, various patterns emerged and these are illustrated with direct quotes taken from interviews given by the performers. In this updated edition, the author talks to more recent champions - Nick Faldo, Stephen Hendry, Paul Gascoigne, Sean Kerly, Peter Scudamore and Stefan Edberg - and finds that their dedication to being number one has much in common with those seeking to fulfil their potential in all walks of life. In an additional chapter Hemery compares coaching, managing and leading teams in sport and business with the benefit of advice from Sir John Harvey-Jones and Sir Michael Edwards. David Emery won the gold medal in 400m hurdles at the Mexico Olympics. He also has two Commonwealth golds and an Olympic silver and bronze to his credit, as well as being three time-winner of British Superstars. He runs courses for the National Coaching Foundation and lectures in sports psychology.

Sporting excellence: What makes a champion?

Hemery, David

Sports & Outdoors

CollinsWillow

<p>Nigel Mansell is the most successful British Grand Prix driver in history and, according to the record books, one of the all-time greats. He has been a top box-office draw for over a decade; revered as 'the people's champion', his presence on the grid guarantees a full house while off the circuit, his candid opinions have often seen him on collision course with motor racing pundits and those who control the sport.<br>In this keenly awaited autobiography, Nigel tells the extraordinary story of his breakthrough and rise to the summit of Formula One, a pressure cooker sport ruled by money, power and political intrigue. He reveals the many false starts including the sale of the family home to stave off financial ruin and an excruciating test-drive with a broken back to seal his elevation to the big league.</p>

NIGEL MANSELL: THE PEOPLES CHAMPION.

Mansell, Nigel with James Allen

Biographies & Memoirs

One of the last survivors of the old guard, Allan Lamb continues to defy the years and entertain cricket followers with his brand of courageous batting and his entertaining approach to the game. With over 4600 Test runs, including 14 Test hundreds for England and over 100 one-day international appearances, he has been one of the most successful batsman of his generation. In his autobiography, Lamb recalls the events in his life that helped make him a thorn in the side of fast bowlers around the world. With the help of jounalist and TV commentator Jack Bannister, Lamb charts his career from his early days in South Africa, through to his pride in playing for England in the Test arenas of the world.

Allan Lamb: my autobiography

LAMB, Allan

The Complete Short Game

ELS, Ernie (SIGNED) with Steve Newell. Photography by Dave Cannon

Golf

Unleashed

RUSSELL, Jack

Left Foot in the Grave?

NELSON, Garry

Soccer

With well over 700 League team appearances to his name, Garry Nelson has an encylopaedic knowledge of the game, past and present. Now the former Charlton player and self-confessed journeyman footballer has recorded a day-by-day, month-by-month account of the myriad shocks, demands, doubts and decisions that he finds confronting him as rookie player-coach of Third Division Torquay United. One moment he's locking horns with the financial director, the next he's placating a disgruntled YTS apprentice. From being in the company of a persistent media hack to a hacking thug of a centre-back, Garry Nelson's account of the highs and lows of soccer's have-nots is an eye-opener to the problems and pleasures, triumphs and disasters experienced by a lowly club struggling to survive in the game.

Left foot in the grave: a view from the bottom of the Football League

Football (American)

Some You Win: An Autobiography

Wilson, Julian

You Guys Are History!

Malcolm Devon

Harry Redknapp: My Autobiography

Harry Redknapp

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