Covering a wide variety of sports and discussing admired athletes from Ian Woosnam, Paul Gascoigne and Jonathan Davies to Joe Calzaghe, Lewis Hamilton and Andy Murray, this book celebrates what makes a true sporting legend.

Voted the greatest English cricketer of the 20th century by the fans, Sir Ian Botham is the English game's living legend and this work presents his story both on and off the pitch. He became a national hero with the Miracle Ashes of 1981. But, with his confrontational nature and wild streak, he began regularly making the wrong kind of headlines.

A delightful and informative take on one of the nation's favourite sports, by cricketing legend and renowned angler Ian Botham.

Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the debut of one of the world's greatest cricketers, this book is supported with full colour and black and white photos of Ian Botham's life and cricket career.

Paperback edition of this revealing authorised biography of England's toughest cricket hero. Alan Hill has talked to Close himself, his friends and family, colleagues and critics in creating an insightful account of this most controversial personality in English cricket's recent history.

Legendary angler Ian Botham on the highs and lows of fishing.

Shane Warne is arguably the greatest spinner of all time - he has taken 356 wickets in 82 tests since his debut in the Sydney Test in the 1991-92 series. Here, he talks about his early ambitions, and offers a narrative account of the various Ashes series in which he has been involved. He also offers his personal views on sportsmanship.

Ian Botham, voted the cricketer of the 20th century by the fans, was an all-rounder who, when on form, was simply unstoppable. In his miraculous early career, he broke all the records: the fastest ever all-rounder to achieve the magical test doubles of 1,000 runs and 100 wickets, 2,000 runs and 200 wickets, and 3,000 runs and 300 wickets.

One hundred colourful portraits of the cricketing characters whom Ian Botham has come into contact with during his eventful career and who have influenced the game for good during this time: from top players, umpires and coaches to pop stars, writers and philanthropists.

Brian Close was the wonder boy of English cricket - the youngest ever Test debutant and captain of Yorkshire, Somerset and England. Alan Hill has talked to Close, his friends, family, colleagues and critics for this account of this most controversial personality in English cricket's recent history.

Represents not only a visual record of the cricket experience, but also brings together various strands of the game, by providing a visual gallery of players, tournaments, fans, grounds, and the icons. Illustrated with various international cricket images, this book is of interest to cricket fans.

The name alone has raised the spirits of a nation and struck terror into opponents. Now Ian Botham describes the triumphs, achievements and setbacks of his remarkable career.