Product Description: Mental toughness is one of the most common terms used in sport – by athletes, coaches, spectators and the media. However, it is also one of the least understood terms. This book examines the characteristics and development of mentally tough sport performers, and presents the cutting-edge research in this area...read more

Product Description: The Achievement Mindset: Understanding Mental Toughness is a state-of-the-art textbook that takes the reader to the frontiers of mental toughness research. Dr. Sheard covers the historical conceptual arguments, the characteristics and development of mentally tough sports performers, the measurement of mental toughness, cultural and nationality perspectives, and the possibility of mental toughness heredity...read more

Product Description: The second instalment of Michael Sheard's autobiography which give unique insights into the world of show business, television and film. His experiences as an actor in the "Star Wars Trilogy" takes the reader behind the scenes with the leading stars of our time.