Virgin Digital imprint: 932 books

by Ken Gallacher
Language: English
Release Date: June 1, 2011

Jim Baxter was one of the greatest footballers Scotland has ever produced. But his career was over by the time he reached 30 and in 2001 he died at the early age of 61, the victim of a lifestyle that ultimately destroyed him. Slim Jim Baxter charts the great man's rollercoaster years, his emergence...
by Brian Johnston
Language: English
Release Date: May 31, 2012

Following the success of A Delicious Slice of Johnners, Barry Johnston has edited another delightful anthology based on three of his father's most popular books, Brian Johnston's Guide to Cricket, Chatterboxes and It's Been a Piece of Cake.
by Brian Johnston
Language: English
Release Date: September 30, 2011

Following Brian Johnston's death in 1994, Prime Minister John Major appeared to speak for the nation when he remarked that 'Summers will never be the same.' To an Englishman's ears, the sound of leather against willow will always be closely associated with the cheerful tones of Johnners. Brian...
by Gillian Tidey, Jane Plant CBE
Language: English
Release Date: September 24, 2015

Jane Plant's breast cancer recurred five times before she learned of the relationship between diet and the disease. In her international bestselling book, Your Life in Your Hands, she describes how her training and knowledge as a natural scientist enabled her to understand and, eventually, overcome...

Text In Action

A Definitive Guide To Exploring Text In Rehearsal For Actors And Directors

by Cicely Berry
Language: English
Release Date: May 31, 2011

Following on from the widely acclaimed The Actor and the Text - which was addressed directly to the actor - Text in Action is drawn from Cicely's group work experiences, encompassing the viewpoint of the director as well. To begin with, the author explores language from a cultural and personal perspective....
by John Rowlinson
Language: English
Release Date: April 7, 2016

Wembley, 30 July 1966… Geoff Hurst completes his hat trick… England are the World Cup champions. Everyone knows how the story ends, but how did it begin? How did Alf Ramsey assemble an England team to win the trophy for the first, and so far only time? The choice of the final eleven was...

Football Dynamo

Modern Russia and the People's Game

by Marc Bennetts
Language: English
Release Date: March 5, 2009

In 1991, the collapse of the USSR seemed to signal the death of the Russian football industry, as the money, the players and the fans left. But now the oligarchs who profited from the post-Soviet turmoil are supporting the nation's football clubs and their dreams of glory, resulting in unprecedented...
by Stephen F Kelly
Language: English
Release Date: June 30, 2011

'When The Kop is roaring it really is like having a twelfth man out there on the pitch. They're the best fans in the country - by miles.' Jamie Carragher The Spion Kop is one of the most famous, emotive and atmospheric vantage points in all of sport. The one-time terracing that could 'suck...
by Bev James
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2011

"Every successful achievement in life begins with a positive thought and a conscious decision" Entrepreneur and businesswoman Bev James uses coaching and profiling principles to inspire people to be single-minded, learn how to plan, prioritise, delegate and take action to get things done...

Out of the Ashes

The Remarkable Rise and Rise of the Afghanistan cricket team

by Tim Albone
Language: English
Release Date: May 5, 2011

Cool Runnings meets Joseph O'Neill's Netherland in an inspiring and feel-good story of bravery and sporting success from a country so widely known for war and extremism. This is the true story of the Afghanistan cricket team and their extraordinary attempt to join the world's elite cricketing nations....

The Off Switch

Leave on time, relax your mind but still get more done

by Professor Mark Cropley
Language: English
Release Date: June 25, 2015

'At a time when we are paying a heavy price for the collective delusion that being plugged in 24/7 is an express elevator to the top, The Off Switch reminds us that there is an alternative. Mark Cropley shows that intentionally switching off from work is not only essential for our well-being, it also...

The Future of Money

Introduction by Vince Cable

by Oliver Chittenden
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2010

The state of the global economy affects every single one of us. With economic growth threatened by financial regulation and the East and West at competitive odds, the real solutions to global recession can only come through international co-operation. Featuring world leaders, Nobel Prize-winning economists,...

Raising The Dragon

A Clarion Call To Welsh Rugby

by Robert Jones, Huw Richards
Language: English
Release Date: July 31, 2011

Rugby has held a central role in Welsh life over the past century. In the words of historian Gareth Williams, the game has been 'a pre-eminent expressionof Welsh consciousness, a signifier of Welsh nationhood'. Less than 25 years ago touring teams from the southern hemisphere knew that their hardest...

Starting A Business In Britain

A Comprehensive Guide and Directory

by Brian O'Kane
Language: English
Release Date: May 31, 2012

Thousands of new businesses are set up each year in Britain, it is a breeding ground for new companies and entrepreneurs - consider the drinks company Innocent, Yo! Sushi or The Iron Bed Company. This guide will help readers increase their chances of emulating these companies' success. •...
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