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Hard Tackles and Dirty Baths: The Inside Story of Football's Golden Era

Hard Tackles and Dirty Baths: The Inside Story of Football's Golden Era

By Ebury Press
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View from the Summit: The Remarkable Memoir by the First Person to Conquer Everest

View from the Summit: The Remarkable Memoir by the First Person to Conquer Everest

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After You, Mr. Lear: In the Wake of Edward Lear in Italy

After You, Mr. Lear: In the Wake of Edward Lear in Italy

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Glory, Glory Man.United!

Glory, Glory Man.United!

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The Greatest Adventure

The Greatest Adventure

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Golden Boy

Golden Boy

By Simon & Schuster
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Mankind - Have a Nice Day

Mankind - Have a Nice Day

By Econo-Clad Books, Div. of American Cos., Inc.
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Managing a Legend: Stirling Moss, Ken Gregory and the British Racing Partnership

Managing a Legend: Stirling Moss, Ken Gregory and the British Racing Partnership

By G T Foulis & Co Ltd
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Sparring with Hemingway: And Other Legends of the Fight Game

Sparring with Hemingway: And Other Legends of the Fight Game

By Robson Books Ltd
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Kurtis-Kraft: Masterworks of Speed and Style

Kurtis-Kraft: Masterworks of Speed and Style

By Motorbooks International
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Open: An Autobiography £8.99
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Lucky Break £8.99
My Championship Year £8.50
Longy: Booze, Brawls, Sex and Scandal - The Autobiography of the Wild Man of Rugby League £9.24
Michael Vaughan: Time to Declare - My Autobiography £9.99
The Goalie: My Story £10.44
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