Author Archives: Kirsty

About Kirsty

Sharp Shooting Schaper, Senior Commissioning Editor (Sport and Nautical)

Come On, Ref!!

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Kirsty

Ever watched a game of football and thought the ref got it wrong? Think you could do a better job? If you fancy yourself as the new Mark Clattenburg, Michael Oliver or Phil Dowd, perhaps you should get your hands on the bestselling … Continue reading →

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The Rugby World Cup – a history in photos. Out now!

Posted on September 28, 2015 by Kirsty

Unless you’ve been stuck in a blizzard in Siberia, you’ll know that one of the world’s greatest sports events is happening right now! The Rugby World Cup 2015 has already been pronounced as the greatest edition of the tournament, breaking records in … Continue reading →

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Rugby World Cup kicks off tomorrow! #theworldisoval

Posted on September 17, 2015 by Kirsty

Great to see rugby fever at Stanfords in London. 

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The Job: Commissioning Editor, Sports and Fitness

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Kirsty

The Opportunity Bloomsbury Publishing Plc are looking for an experienced Commissioning Editor to work on our fantastic Sports and Fitness list. Working with the Head of Department you will commission sports and fitness titles across the market, including gift titles, … Continue reading →

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Rugby Books Sale Now On!

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Kirsty

30% off all rugby books! Visit our website to see what’s on offer.

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Basketball Coaching: Out Now

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Kirsty

Basketball is one of the most spectacular, dynamic and popular team sports on the planet, requiring a high level of fitness and skill. And success in basketball comes from a player’s ability to consistently execute the fundamental skills of the game … Continue reading →

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The Other Giant Leap for Mankind

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Kirsty

How Jonathan Edwards set a world record that’s still standing 20 years later Ben Oakley The Open University In the late evening Scandinavian sun at the 1995 World Athletics Championship, Jonathan Edwards, a British triple jumper, was the tenth to … Continue reading →

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Strength and Conditioning for Football

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Kirsty

The new season kicked off last Saturday, but it’s strength and conditioning (S&C) in pre-season preparation and training that will keep the majority of players injury-free as they return to play. But the work doesn’t stop there. S&C is now an integral … Continue reading →

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The Pain Free Cyclist

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Kirsty

Maybe you’ve been watching the Tour and feeling inspired to get out on your bike again after a crash? Or maybe you were in the Tour and had to abandon due to injury? (Fabian, Tony, Simon, et al. – we … Continue reading →

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Save a 1/3 off Cycling Books

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Kirsty

Save, save, save! It may be the first rest day of the Tour, but there’s no time to waste – Grab yourself a bargain with our summer cycling offer!! Click on the picture above to see our fantastic offer.

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