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75 MILLION FANS. AN ANNUAL INCOME OF MORE THAN £200 MILLION. AND A STORY THAT HAS NEVER FULLY BEEN TOLD - UNTIL NOW. 'A wonderfully entertaining history' Sunday Telegraph 'When historians 1,000 years from now try to fathom the cult of Manchester United Football Club, White will be a good place to start' Financial Times MANCHESTER UNITED: THE BIOGRAPHY contains everything a football fan needs to know about the club, from its birth in the smog-bound mud of Newton Heath to the Theatre of Dreams. From the solid yeomanry of Lancelot Holliday Richardson, through the gilded days of Law, Best and Charlton, to the dazzling artistry of Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Averio and the pursuit of a record-equaling 18th League title. Award-winning journalist and lifelong red Jim White brings the history of this extraordinary club to life - unofficial and unbiased, it is written with the passion of a true fan.

The Premier League transformed the violent terrace culture of the 1970s and 1980s into sophisticated sporting theatre with a global audience of billions. Sports writer Jim White has chosen ten epic clashes to represent the rise and rise of English football's top flight, evoking the sweat and effort of the matches in thrilling detail. White profiles players, managers and owners; charts the ebb and flow of club fortunes in footballing and fiscal terms; and brings to life the turning-points and moments of drama, joy and despair that have punctuated the first 21 years of global football's most watched league.

The untold story of the most contested fixture in world football

A seriously entertaining soccer gift book, offering a history based around 100 memorable quotes reflecting every aspect of the beautiful gameThe sayings of the great and the good—not to mention the lovers and the loathers—of the beautiful game are used here as starting points for an informal, freewheeling, and entertainingly opinionated history of soccer. Exploring themes as diverse as the language of the sport, the role of the media, the role of money, and the careers of gilded geniuses from Pele to Ronaldo and maverick managers from Clough to Mourinho, and generously sprinkled with anecdotes and fantastic photographs, this collection is the perfect present for anyone with a passion for the game.

One man's struggle to do an Alex Ferguson: a touching and hilariously observed account of a father's attempts to manage his son's football team

Where there is darkness, there isn't always light.

A young woman's murder in a Camden basement sparks a gripping investigation led by Detective Tom White. As leads dwindle, a crucial connection emerges when he discovers the victim's involvement in Alcoholics Anonymous. Teaming up with Jim the Roofer, an unexpected ally, White delves into the victim's home group to uncover potential suspects, navigating the complexities of addiction and community in his pursuit of justice.

The collection features a diverse array of characters navigating chaotic situations, infused with themes of love, hate, and survival. Each tale captivates with its blend of powerful emotions and intriguing narratives, pushing the limits of reality while reflecting on the imagined. With a perfect balance of passion, humor, and humility, these stories promise to leave readers breathless and craving more, showcasing the complexities of human experience in a compelling manner.

Focusing on economic revitalization, the book advocates for the use of Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOFs) to invest in Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZs). It presents a compelling case for how these investments can address serious economic challenges in nearly 8,800 US areas while simultaneously offering capital gains savings. The narrative emphasizes a community-driven approach, aiming to create beneficial outcomes for both investors and the neighborhoods they support.