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Pushing the Boundaries: Cricket in the Eighties

The Perfect Gift Book for Cricket Fans

by Derek Pringle ...

Derek Pringle is finally ready to tell his story of cricket in the 80s.First chosen by England whilst still at university in 1982, Derek featured in the national side for the next 11 years. He played 30 Tests, 44 One Day Internationals, and appeared in 2 World Cups.Inside the dressing room, and out on the pitch, Derek witnessed at first hand an era of English cricket populated by characters such ... Read more

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Derek Pringle is finally ready to tell his story of cricket in the 80s.First chosen by England whilst still at university in 1982, Derek featured in the national side for the next 11 years. He played 30 Tests, 44 One Day Internationals, and appeared in 2 World Cups.Inside the dressing room, and out on the pitch, Derek witnessed at first hand an era of English cricket populated by characters such
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Pushing the Boundaries: Cricket in the Eighties

The Perfect Gift Book for Cricket Fans

by Derek Pringle ...

Narrated by Stuart Nurse ...

Unabridged

13 hours 29 min

The inside story of one of English cricket most tumultuous periods.The Eighties was a colourful period in English cricket. As a member of the most successful team in Essex's history and an England side capable of extraordinary highs and lows, Derek Pringle was lucky enough to be in the thick of it. Now, with the perspective of more than twenty years as a journalist, he lays bare the realities of ... Read more

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The inside story of one of English cricket most tumultuous periods.The Eighties was a colourful period in English cricket. As a member of the most successful team in Essex's history and an England side capable of extraordinary highs and lows, Derek Pringle was lucky enough to be in the thick of it. Now, with the perspective of more than twenty years as a journalist, he lays bare the realities of
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Don'ts for Cricketers

Illustrated Edition

An illustrated edition of the classic book of cricketing advice.Foreword by former England Test cricketer and bestselling author Derek Pringle.The advice found in Don'ts for Cricketers was originally printed in 1906 and contains hundreds of snippets of entertaining, timeless and amusing advice for cricketers of all abilities.Advice includes:- 'Don't be in two minds about how you are going to play ... Read more

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An illustrated edition of the classic book of cricketing advice.Foreword by former England Test cricketer and bestselling author Derek Pringle.The advice found in Don'ts for Cricketers was originally printed in 1906 and contains hundreds of snippets of entertaining, timeless and amusing advice for cricketers of all abilities.Advice includes:- 'Don't be in two minds about how you are going to play
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The Autobiography

The Sunday Times Bestseller

by Sir Alastair Cook ...

Narrated by Dan Connolly ...

Unabridged

8 hours 48 min

Brought to you by Penguin.Get to know England's most-loved batsman in the compelling autobiography from Alastair Cook.Watch. The. Ball.It's just you. Standing at the crease. Waiting. The bowler is running. His arm swinging. The ball - 155 grams of cork, string and leather - is hurled at you. At 90 mph it travels 22 yards in under half a second . . .Alastair Cook, one of England's most decor... ... Read more

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Brought to you by Penguin.Get to know England's most-loved batsman in the compelling autobiography from Alastair Cook.Watch. The. Ball.It's just you. Standing at the crease. Waiting. The bowler is running. His arm swinging. The ball - 155 grams of cork, string and leather - is hurled at you. At 90 mph it travels 22 yards in under half a second . . .Alastair Cook, one of England's most decor...
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The Boy on the Shed

The moving, unputdownable autobiography of football, injury, illness and resilience - with a foreword by Alan Shearer

by Paul Ferris ...

Narrated by Ruairi Conaghan ...

Unabridged

9 hours 1 min

Honest, vulnerable and full of heart, this is a sports memoir like no other. It tells the story of a young boy from Lisburn with a prodigious talent for football whose childhood dreams were set to come true . . . until injury and illness knocked them down. It is the inspiring story of resilience in the face of adversity.Winner of the Sports Book Awards Autobiography of the Year 2018'Enough depth ... Read more

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Honest, vulnerable and full of heart, this is a sports memoir like no other. It tells the story of a young boy from Lisburn with a prodigious talent for football whose childhood dreams were set to come true . . . until injury and illness knocked them down. It is the inspiring story of resilience in the face of adversity.Winner of the Sports Book Awards Autobiography of the Year 2018'Enough depth
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80 Not Out: My Favourite Cricket Memories

Legendary cricket umpire Dickie Bird's best moments and stories, with a foreword by Michael Parkinson

by Dickie Bird, Mr H D Bird ...

HIGHLIGHTS OF A CAREER IN CRICKET FROM BRITAIN'S BEST-LOVED UMPIRE, THE LATE DICKIE BIRD.'You know what you will get with Mr Bird, and he delivers it with unabashed aplomb in this amiable book' - Country LifeHardly a week went by without Dickie Bird visiting a county or Test match arena where he could keep up to date with all that was happening in the cricket world, while at the same time taking ... Read more

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HIGHLIGHTS OF A CAREER IN CRICKET FROM BRITAIN'S BEST-LOVED UMPIRE, THE LATE DICKIE BIRD.'You know what you will get with Mr Bird, and he delivers it with unabashed aplomb in this amiable book' - Country LifeHardly a week went by without Dickie Bird visiting a county or Test match arena where he could keep up to date with all that was happening in the cricket world, while at the same time taking
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The Grade Cricketer: Tea and No Sympathy

by Dave Edwards, Sam Perry, Ian Higgins ...

The brilliantly funny new novel featuring The Grade Cricketer, hero of the bestselling cult classic The Grade Cricketer.'A sequel to The Grade Cricketer? It's like junk time in a second innings - something you just have to be part of.' Gideon Haigh.Is life without cricket worth living? It's a question asked and answered by the Grade Cricketer, as he faces a cricket-free future after a devious plan ... Read more

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The brilliantly funny new novel featuring The Grade Cricketer, hero of the bestselling cult classic The Grade Cricketer.'A sequel to The Grade Cricketer? It's like junk time in a second innings - something you just have to be part of.' Gideon Haigh.Is life without cricket worth living? It's a question asked and answered by the Grade Cricketer, as he faces a cricket-free future after a devious plan
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The Meaning of Luck

Stories of Learning, Leadership and Love

by Steve Waugh ...

In the first ever year of back-to-back Ashes Test cricket series, former Australian captain and 2004 Australian of the Year Steve Waugh has finally written a follow-up to his best-selling autobiography Out of my Comfort Zone.In The Meaning of Luck: Stories of Learning, Leadership and Love, Steve explores the concept of luck, based on his experiences in the worlds of sport, business and charity. He ... Read more

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In the first ever year of back-to-back Ashes Test cricket series, former Australian captain and 2004 Australian of the Year Steve Waugh has finally written a follow-up to his best-selling autobiography Out of my Comfort Zone.In The Meaning of Luck: Stories of Learning, Leadership and Love, Steve explores the concept of luck, based on his experiences in the worlds of sport, business and charity. He
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Tony Greig

A Reappraisal of English Cricket's Most Controversial Captain

by David Tossell ...

Tony Greig, the captain who "betrayed" England by signing with Australian media tycoon, Kerry Packer, remains one of cricket's most controversial figures. Through extensive research and multiple interviews—including with Greig himself—this biography examines whether history has been fair to one of England's most successful cricket players, or if his achievements are condemned to be forever ... Read more

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Tony Greig, the captain who "betrayed" England by signing with Australian media tycoon, Kerry Packer, remains one of cricket's most controversial figures. Through extensive research and multiple interviews—including with Greig himself—this biography examines whether history has been fair to one of England's most successful cricket players, or if his achievements are condemned to be forever
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An Evening with Johnners

Centenary Edition

Edited by Brian Johnston ...

The tour was a sell-out and a recording of one of the shows became a number one bestseller and was awarded a Gold Disc. When Brian died in 1994, he was described by the Daily Telegraph as 'the greatest natural broadcaster of them all'. This book was first published in 1996 and contains all the material from the original recording as well as additional stories from his second and final tour. Brian ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

The tour was a sell-out and a recording of one of the shows became a number one bestseller and was awarded a Gold Disc. When Brian died in 1994, he was described by the Daily Telegraph as 'the greatest natural broadcaster of them all'. This book was first published in 1996 and contains all the material from the original recording as well as additional stories from his second and final tour. Brian
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Herding Cats

The Art of Amateur Cricket Captaincy

by Charlie Campbell ...

In 1985 Mike Brearley published The Art of Captaincy, revealing how he steered Middlesex and England to victory with his team of first-class cricketers. He got the absolute best out of his players, inspiring Ian Botham to new heights against the Australians in 1981. Few cricketers have had a greater impact on the amateur game than these two.Every captain would love Brearley's degree in people, as ... Read more

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In 1985 Mike Brearley published The Art of Captaincy, revealing how he steered Middlesex and England to victory with his team of first-class cricketers. He got the absolute best out of his players, inspiring Ian Botham to new heights against the Australians in 1981. Few cricketers have had a greater impact on the amateur game than these two.Every captain would love Brearley's degree in people, as
... Read more

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Greatest Cricket Players to Ever Play the Game: Top 100

by alex trostanetskiy ...

Are you looking for a journey that will take you through Greatest Cricket Players to Ever Play the Game: Top 100, along with funny comments and a word puzzle? Then this book is for you. Whether you are looking at this book for curiosity, choices, options, or just for fun; this book fits any criteria. Creating Greatest Cricket Players to Ever Play the Game: Top 100 etc. did not happen quickly. It ... Read more

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Are you looking for a journey that will take you through Greatest Cricket Players to Ever Play the Game: Top 100, along with funny comments and a word puzzle? Then this book is for you. Whether you are looking at this book for curiosity, choices, options, or just for fun; this book fits any criteria. Creating Greatest Cricket Players to Ever Play the Game: Top 100 etc. did not happen quickly. It
... Read more

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