Nov 18, 2021
We are delighted to announce that John Amaechi’s book, The Promises of Giants, has been longlisted for the Leadership and Strategy Book of the Year at the Porchlight Business Book Awards 2021!
Huge congratulations to John and all the other longlisted authors.
For more information about the Porchlight Awards and for the full longlist visit the Porchlight Books website
The Promises of Giants
“THE MOST UNLIKELY OF PEOPLE, IN THE MOST IMPROBABLE OF CIRCUMSTANCES, CAN BECOME EXTRAORDINARY.”
From socio-political chaos and workplace disruption to the climate change crisis, we have never needed people with the skill and will to collaborate to create a better world more than now. We need people who are willing to fill the leadership void. People who will embrace the influence they have. People who believe in improving society and workplace culture – not only because it makes life better, but because it is proven to yield positive results. We need more leaders.
The Promises of Giants is a challenge to anyone who aspires to make a difference in their environment. Over fourteen promises, it seamlessly intertwines personal anecdotes and workplace and social observation with the latest research, to provide practical, proven tips and strategies to empower you to maximize your own potential and inspire others. It is not a self-help book. It is a how-to guide for winning, rooted in the belief that the most unlikely of people, in the most improbable of circumstances, can become extraordinary.
John Amaechi well understands the responsibilities and potential that come with being a giant. The Promises of Giants is the product of a lifetime spent observing and studying effective leadership – from accompanying his mother’s visits to her dying patients to competing at the highest levels of professional sport, through two decades of management consulting with multinational corporations. These experiences have shown that everyonehas the ability to act decisively to influence the world in a positive way. Everyone is a giant to someone.
The Promises of Giants is published by Nicholas Brealey
Order your copy here
Nov 8, 2021
We are thrilled to announce that Tom Palmer has been nominated for the 2022 Carnegie Medal for his book Arctic Star. Congratulation Tom!
The full list of nominations for the Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Awards is available on their website
Winter 1943. Teenagers Frank, Joseph and Stephen are Royal Navy recruits on their first mission at sea during the Second World War. Their ship is part of an Arctic Convoy sailing to Russia to deliver supplies to the Soviets. The convoys have to navigate treacherous waters, sailing through a narrow channel between the Arctic ice pack and German bases on the Norwegian coast. Faced with terrifying enemy attacks from both air and sea, as well as life-threatening cold and storms, will all three boys make it home again?
Arctic Star is published by Barrington Stoke
Available to order here
Oct 28, 2021
Happy publication day Freddie Flintoff!
THE HILARIOUS NEW BOOK FROM ONE OF BRITAIN’S BEST-LOVED NATIONAL TREASURES!
This isn’t a book of life lessons. It’s not going to tell you make your bed, stand-up straight, or any of that. There’s no blueprint to follow here. But, at 43 years of age, and with a bit more time on his hands than usual, Freddie Flintoff has had a moment to reflect and he’s noticed that, although there’s been little method in the madness, there has been the occasional common thread.
The Book of Fred is filled with anecdotes, observations and the odd opinion all told with Fred’s trademark humour and no-nonsense style. Fred’s approach to life draws on the sublime (his series winning performance in the 2005 Ashes) and the ridiculous (singing Elvis Presley’s ‘Suspicious Minds’ in front of a live audience), from highs (making the transition to top TV presenter) to occasional lows (accidentally upsetting the lovely Bruce Forsyth), from the profane (discussing Shane Warne’s barnet with Hollywood royalty) to the profound (why ‘having a go’ leads to self-respect).
Throughout, Fred shares his code for success, happiness and a life fully lived, gleaned from half a lifetime of hard yakka on the wicket, in the dressing room, behind the wheel, in the boxing ring, and even treading the boards of a stage musical. And gives his readers a laugh, some joy, and (the occasional) pause for thought along the way.
Available to order here
Oct 18, 2021
We are delighted to announce that Ebury will publish Mark Cavendish’s new book Tour de Force on 25th November 2021.
‘I pulled off my glasses and wiped my eyes. “That was perhaps the last race of my career…”‘
Deep down, Mark Cavendish thought he was finished. After illness, setbacks and clinical depression, the once fastest man in the world had been written off by most. And at the age of 36, even he believed his explosive cycling career would fade out with a whimper. The Manxman hadn’t won a single Grand Tour stage in Italy, Spain or France since 2016.
But then came his incredible resurrection at the 2021 Tour de France. Included on the Deceuninck Quick-Step team at the very last minute, only after Sam Bennett suffered an injury, Mark set about rewriting history. He claimed back the green jersey he first wore in 2011, and his four stage victories finally saw him matching Belgian legend Eddy Merckx’s all-time record of 34 Tour de France stage wins. Cycling greats are never content, and Cav’s dogged determination and inner strength had earned him the record that few believed he could ever achieve. This is his own intimate account of that race, right from the saddle of the miracle tour.
See the full press release here
Available to pre-order here
Oct 14, 2021
The happiest of publication days to James Hook and David Brayley!
The Telegraph Children’s Sports Book of the Year 2021 winners are back with the 2nd instalment of the Chasing a Rugby Dream series: Impact
Jimmy Joseph is enjoying a long, hot summer with his friends, counting down the days until he attends his first ever training camp at the Eagles Academy, the youth section of his local pro club. He hopes this is going to be the first major step on his journey to being a professional rugby player … but a heavy tackle in training and cruel behaviour from his nemesis, Mr Kane, leads to Jimmy suffering a complete loss of confidence. How can he ever regain his love of the game – and fulfil his rugby dreams – if he is too afraid to tackle?
In this new rugby adventure for Jimmy and his friends, James Hook and David Brayley examine concussion, tackling, friendship, loyalty and the true bravery that’s needed to overcome your fears.
Order your copy here
Order Book 1: Kick Off here
Sep 30, 2021
We are delighted to announce that Evita Burned Down Our Pavilion by Timothy Abraham and James Coyne has been longlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award 2021!
Evita Burned Down Our Pavilion is a story of grit, industry and nation-building in the New World from Mexico to Chile. Tim and James uncover the fascinating, surprising and largely untold history of cricket in the world’s most colourful continent.
Available here
Rob Burrow’s inspirational memoir Too Many Reasons to Live – ghost-written by our very own Ben Dirs – has also been longlisted.
Congratulations Tim, James and Ben!
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