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A richly detailed tribute to one of Britain's most beloved boxers, Sir Henry Cooper: A Boxing Knight chronicles every professional fight of his remarkable career. With thorough research and rare insights, Ralph Oates captures the triumphs, setbacks, and enduring legacy of the man who took on Muhammad Ali and won the hearts of a nation. -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru

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Founded in 2010 and based in Cardiff, Wales, Candy Jar Books is an award-winning independent publisher with a diverse and exciting catalogue. 2025 marks the company’s 15th anniversary, a milestone that is being celebrated with a strong line-up of new titles across multiple genres. Candy Jar has built a strong reputation in children’s publishing, with standout successes including the official books based on the much-loved classic animation The Raccoons and the reissue of the very first Ivor the Engine book, originally published in 1962. October 2025 also marks the launch of Michael Lawrence’s bestselling Jiggy McCue series at Candy Jar, starting with the perennial favourite The Toilet of Doom – perfect for engaging a new generation of readers while tapping into existing nostalgia. Candy Jar has carved out a major presence in the Doctor Who universe, with bestselling spin-offs such as The Lethbridge-Stewart series and the family-friendly Lucy Wilson Mysteries. These titles continue to attract loyal fans as well as younger readers discovering the Whoniverse for the first time. Alongside fiction, Candy Jar’s high-quality coffee table art books – featuring the work of artists such as Chris Achilléos, Colin Howard, and Jeff Cummins – remain must-have collector’s items. Beyond its flagship titles, Candy Jar publishes a growing range of picture books, non-fiction, adult fiction, and YA. Recent years have also seen the launch of Welsh-language children’s books — an exciting development that supports Welsh bookshops while offering bilingual families fresh, engaging stories. With instantly recognisable brands, a strong backlist, and a reputation for producing collectable, giftable titles, Candy Jar Books continues to be a publisher that customers actively seek out. -- Publisher: Candy Jar Books

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Ralph Oates was born in Hornchurch, Essex. As a former amateur boxer he has always been interested in the noble art. He is recognised as the leading complier of boxing quiz books in the country and, for eighteen years, contributed articles and quizzes to the highly regarded The British Boxing Board of Control Boxing Yearbook. For three years Ralph had his own weekly Boxing Corner column in the Essex Courier and, in 2012, produced a question list for the BBC’s National Lottery programme Who Dares Wins. Ralph was a former Boxing Consultant for Guinness World Records and he has also contributed to the book Boxing Journal on three occasions and the magazine Liverpool and Beyond twice. At the moment, Ralph writes a column on boxing for the Cardiff Times. He currently lives in Norfolk and has written 13 books to date, including The World Champions Boxing Quiz Book and Sir Henry Cooper: A Boxing Knight for Candy Jar Books. -- Publisher: Candy Jar Books

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