PRO SPORTS GUIDE BOOK
WORLD HERITAGE SPORTS ALMANAC 2027
Twelve Months. Twelve Sporting Traditions. A World of Heritage.
Discover the remarkable sporting traditions that have shaped communities, cultures and national identities across the world.
The Pro Sports Guidebook: World Heritage Sports Almanac 2027 takes readers on a month-by-month journey through twelve traditional sports, exploring their origins, cultural significance, competitive practices and continuing place in modern society.
From ancient contests of strength and skill to sporting customs passed down through generations, this illustrated almanac celebrates the people, places and traditions that keep sporting heritage alive.
A distinctive addition to any sporting library, the almanac is ideal for curious readers, sports enthusiasts, students and anyone fascinated by the relationship between sport, history and culture.
Discover the traditions. Explore the world. Celebrate the heritage.
PRO SPORTS GUIDEBOOKS
The Pro Sports Guidebooks series explores the world of competitive sport beyond the field of play. Each publication examines the rules, equipment and competitive structures of a particular sport, alongside the professional careers and businesses that support it.
From athletes, coaches and officials to event organisers, media professionals and entrepreneurs, the series explores practical entry routes, qualifications, responsibilities and income opportunities.
Designed for aspiring competitors, career-minded readers, students, schools and libraries, these guides provide an accessible introduction to sporting participation, professional development and the wider commercial industry.
Explore the sport. Understand the pathways. Discover the opportunities.
THE ROUGH START GUIDE TO
RAISING MONEY
From First Cash to Serious Investment
Every business needs capital, but finding the right funding can be as important as securing the money itself.
The Rough Start Guide to Raising Money explores how entrepreneurs and business leaders finance their ventures, from personal savings and early revenue to commercial lending, private investment and substantial institutional funding.
The book examines funding strategies, investor expectations, business valuations, equity ownership, negotiations and the financial responsibilities involved in accepting external capital.
Designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, company founders, business students and growing enterprises, this comprehensive guide provides the knowledge needed to evaluate funding opportunities, prepare for investment discussions and understand the consequences of different financing decisions.
Whether launching a first business or preparing for ambitious expansion, readers will discover how to approach raising capital with greater confidence and commercial understanding.
Understand the Funding. Evaluate the Terms. Finance the Future.
THE ROUGH START GUIDEBOOKS
The Rough Start Guidebooks Finance series explores the financial structures, commercial decisions and strategic processes involved in establishing, funding and growing a business. Each publication examines a specific area of business finance, from raising capital and negotiating investment terms to understanding ownership, evaluating opportunities and managing risk.
Designed for entrepreneurs, founders, business managers, investors and students, the series explains complex financial concepts through practical examples, structured analysis and commercial applications.
Whether preparing for a first investment or managing an expanding enterprise, these guides provide the knowledge needed to understand financial decisions, communicate with stakeholders and approach business development with greater confidence.
Understand the Finance. Evaluate the Risks. Build the Business.
FINANCE
THE ROUGH START GUIDE TO
BECOMING A PARANORMAL INVESTIGATOR
Investigative Methods, Professional Practice and Building a Business
What does it take to investigate unexplained experiences professionally?
The Rough Start Guide to Becoming a Paranormal Investigator explores the methods, equipment and responsibilities involved in examining reported hauntings, apparitions, poltergeist activity and other unexplained phenomena.
The book introduces the history of psychical research, evidence collection, witness interviewing, environmental monitoring and the importance of distinguishing documented observations from personal interpretation.
It also examines the practical requirements of establishing an independent investigation business, including operating costs, client management, pricing, marketing, public events and opportunities within publishing and media.
Written for aspiring investigators, experienced enthusiasts and readers interested in unusual professional pathways, this guide combines investigative practice with ethical responsibilities, scientific enquiry and commercial planning.
Investigate the Claims. Examine the Evidence. Explore the Possibilities.
THE ROUGH START GUIDEBOOKS
The Rough Start Guidebooks Start-Up series explores the practical steps involved in turning skills, interests and unconventional ideas into viable businesses and professional opportunities. Each publication examines a particular industry or enterprise, from private investigation and financial services to cinema operations, specialist research and independent commercial ventures.
Designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, career changers, students and independent professionals, the series explores entry requirements, legal responsibilities, start-up costs, operational challenges and potential sources of income.
Whether establishing a small independent service or developing a more ambitious commercial enterprise, these guides provide practical knowledge to evaluate opportunities, understand risks and build sustainable operations.
Explore the Possibilities. Understand the Challenges. Build the Business.
START-UP
SPECIALIST NON-FICTION
MODERN APOCALYPTIC FOLKLORE
How Societies Imagine the End of the World
Why do predictions of the end of civilisation endure, and why do they spread so quickly?
Modern Apocalyptic Folklore examines how contemporary societies imagine catastrophe, collapse and renewal. From religious prophecy and environmental disaster to conspiracy narratives, technological anxiety, UFO disclosure and fears surrounding artificial intelligence, the book explores the stories through which people attempt to understand an uncertain future.
Rather than endorsing or dismissing these beliefs, author Akasha Rehn investigates their origins, recurring patterns and cultural influence. Particular attention is given to how the internet transforms traditional warnings into modern folklore, amplifying anxieties and spreading narratives across communities and generations.
Written for readers interested in history, belief, technology and contemporary culture, this thought-provoking study considers what our imagined endings reveal about the societies that create them.
Explore the Stories. Question the Patterns. Understand the Fears.
RHUBARB BRIDGE
SPECIALIST SUBJECTS & EXPLORATIONS
Rhubarb Bridge Publishing explores subjects that extend beyond conventional business, career and sporting disciplines. This collection brings together practical guidance, cultural investigation and unconventional pursuits, from adult home care and cinema operations to television quiz competitions, competitive eating, modern folklore and paranormal research.
Each publication examines its subject through a combination of background research, practical knowledge and an exploration of the people, activities and wider industries involved.
Designed for curious readers, students, enthusiasts and professionals, these books encourage informed exploration of subjects that are sometimes overlooked, misunderstood or rarely examined in depth.
Explore the Unfamiliar. Challenge Assumptions. Expand Your Understanding.
SPECIALIST SUBJECTS & EXPLORATIONS
