PRO SPORTS GUIDE BOOK ALMANAC 2027
WORLD ESPORTS ALMANAC 2027
Twelve Months. Hundreds of Competitions. One Global Esports Calendar.
Step into the fast-moving world of competitive gaming with the Pro Sports Guidebook: World Esports Almanac 2027, your guide to another extraordinary year of international esports.
From major international championships and multimillion-dollar tournaments to emerging competitive gaming communities, this almanac explores the players, teams, games and events shaping the global esports industry.
Organised month by month, the book brings together an extensive international competition diary, tournament information, featured esports, industry developments and insights into the professional gaming scene.
Discover the competitive worlds of Counter-Strike, League of Legends, Dota 2, Valorant, Fortnite, fighting games, mobile esports, sim racing and many more. Explore how tournaments are organised, how professional teams operate and how competitive gaming continues to evolve into a global sporting phenomenon.
Whether you are an aspiring professional player, an esports enthusiast, a gaming content creator or simply curious about the business of competitive gaming, this almanac offers an accessible introduction to the competitions and communities defining esports in 2027.
Follow the tournaments. Discover the games. Explore the world of esports.
PRO SPORTS GUIDEBOOKS ALMANACS
The Pro Sports Guidebooks Almanac Series takes readers on a year-long journey through the diverse and ever-changing world of competitive sport.
From traditional sporting customs and international para sports to the rapidly expanding world of esports, each almanac explores the competitions, athletes, organisations and communities that shape sporting life around the globe.
Organised month by month, the books combine international competition calendars, featured sports, historical insights, major events and developments within their respective sporting worlds.
Designed for sports enthusiasts, aspiring competitors, researchers and curious readers, the series celebrates sporting diversity while providing an accessible reference to the events and traditions that define each year.
Twelve Months. Countless Competitions. A World of Sport to Discover.
PRO SPORTS GUIDE BOOK
PRO SPORTS GUIDEBOOK: 10-PIN BOWLING
Master the Fundamentals. Develop Your Skills. Turn Your Passion into Opportunity.
Discover the exciting world of competitive ten-pin bowling with the Pro Sports Guidebook: 10-Pin Bowling, a practical guide to entering the sport, developing your abilities and exploring the opportunities available beyond the bowling lanes.
From your first competitive league to national championships and professional tournaments, this comprehensive guide explores the skills, knowledge and dedication required to progress in one of the world's most accessible competitive sports.
Learn about bowling techniques, equipment selection, lane conditions, scoring systems and the importance of consistency, accuracy and mental preparation. Discover how bowling clubs, leagues and tournaments operate, how ranking systems work and what it takes to build a reputation within the competitive bowling community.
Beyond the physical game, the book examines the business of bowling, including sponsorship, coaching, professional development and the different ways dedicated players can turn their sporting ambitions into rewarding opportunities.
Whether you are a complete beginner, a recreational bowler looking to improve, an aspiring tournament competitor or someone considering a career within the sport, this guide provides a practical introduction to the world of ten-pin bowling.
Find Your Lane. Build Your Skills. Aim for the Perfect Game.
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
START-UP
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.
SPECIALIST NON-FICTION
GHIBLI INSPIRED BUSINESS
Whimsy, Craft, Place, and Profit in the Real Economy
What if the secret to building a successful business was not simply to grow bigger, move faster or embrace the latest technology, but to create something meaningful, beautiful and worth preserving?
A Rough Start Guide to Ghibli Inspired Business explores how the enchanting worlds, craftsmanship and storytelling associated with Studio Ghibli can inspire a more imaginative approach to modern entrepreneurship.
From welcoming cafés and independent bookshops to artisan workshops, countryside retreats and creative enterprises, this distinctive guide examines how atmosphere, authenticity, sustainability and attention to detail can become powerful commercial advantages.
Discover how thoughtful design, memorable customer experiences, traditional skills and a strong sense of place can help small businesses stand apart in an increasingly impersonal marketplace.
Blending creative inspiration with practical business thinking, the book explores branding, customer loyalty, financial planning, ethical enterprise and the challenge of turning imaginative ideas into commercially sustainable ventures.
Written for aspiring entrepreneurs, independent business owners, creative professionals and anyone dreaming of building something different, this guide offers an alternative perspective on business success.
Build Something Beautiful. Create Something Meaningful. Make It Work.
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
COTTAGEPUNK SAGA
UNRAVELLING COTTAGEPUNK
Book One of the Cottagepunk Series
An extraordinary inheritance. A hidden technological world. A future built differently.
In the Cottagepunk Universe, modern England has evolved around waterways, villages, market towns and skilled craftsmanship. Advanced ceramic engineering, water-powered machinery and ingenious mechanical systems coexist with traditional architecture, creating a civilisation where technology remains understandable, repairable and closely connected to everyday life.
When Elowen Vale travels from London to Market Deeping following the death of her uncle Gideon, she expects to settle his affairs and return home. Instead, she inherits a remarkable riverside cottage powered by a waterwheel, an extraordinary workshop and a collection of technological secrets that others would prefer remained undiscovered.
With the assistance of Rowan Thorne, a guarded local craftsman, Elowen begins uncovering the truth behind her uncle's work. As questions emerge about ownership, commercial influence and the hidden importance of Gideon's inventions, she discovers that protecting her inheritance may require challenging powerful interests.
Combining alternative history, speculative technology, mystery and developing romance, Unravelling Cottagepunk introduces a richly imagined civilisation where innovation exists alongside traditional craftsmanship, and where the struggle for independence begins with one extraordinary house.
The opening novel in the Cottagepunk series, followed by Fractured Cottagepunk and Crisis Cottagepunk.
Discover the Cottage. Uncover the Secrets. Enter the Cottagepunk Universe.
COTTAGEPUNK SAGA
COTTAGEPUNK SAGA
The Cottagepunk Saga explores an alternative world in which technological progress has developed alongside traditional craftsmanship, local communities and sustainable infrastructure. Advanced ceramic engineering, water-powered machinery and ingenious mechanical systems support a civilisation built around villages, market towns and independent industries.
Beginning with Unravelling Cottagepunk, the series follows Elowen Vale and Rowan Thorne as they uncover the secrets of Gideon's Cottage and confront powerful interests seeking control over its extraordinary technologies.
Across Fractured Cottagepunk and Crisis Cottagepunk, their struggle expands into a wider conflict involving institutional authority, political influence, personal independence and the future of their community.
Combining speculative fiction, alternative history, mystery and romance, the series examines the relationship between technological progress, individual freedom and social responsibility.
Three novels available now, with further stories planned for 2027.
Discover a Different World. Uncover Its Secrets. Explore the Cottagepunk Universe.