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Mike Hall

The Story

By: Mike Hall

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The Story

By: Mike Hall

A rare book which has a rugby and a football story to tell. The book gives a personal perspective by a major player on a key period for football in Wales.

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Y Lolfa

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1784610844

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9781784610845

Glorious Summers and Discontents

Looking back on the ups and downs from a dramatic decade

By: Mike Atherton

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Glorious Summers and Discontents

Looking back on the ups and downs from a dramatic decade

By: Mike Atherton

In this fascinating book, Mike Atherton selects the best pieces he has written over the last decade. Renowned as a shrewd and resolute captain of England, Atherton moved effortlessly into the commentary box and Fleet Street, proving himself every bit as capable with the pen as with the bat. It has been a dramatic period, seeing the rise of Twenty20 cricket and the IPL, as well as the revival of England's prospects, breaking a long era of Australian dominance in the Ashes. There has also been controversy, too, with terrorist attacks, Zimbabwe and allegations of Pakistani spot-fixing all distracting fans from the essence of the game. Through it all, Atherton comments with the true insight of one who has been there, the humane understanding of someone who has genuine empathy for the issues involved and, above all, his opinions are based on a deep love for the game and sport in general. His writing has become essential reading for all sports fans. This book shows exactly why that is the case.

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438

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Simon and Schuster

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0857203509

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9780857203502

Routledge Revivals: Case for the Prosecution (1991)

Police Suspects and the Construction of Criminality

By: Mike McConville,Andrew Sanders,Roger Leng

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Routledge Revivals: Case for the Prosecution (1991)

Police Suspects and the Construction of Criminality

By: Mike McConville,Andrew Sanders,Roger Leng

Originally published in 1991, The Case for the Prosecution examines the entire process of arrest through to conviction.

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204

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Routledge

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1351245368

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9781351245364

Afoot & Afield: Tahoe-Reno

201 Spectacular Outings in the Lake Tahoe Region

By: Mike White

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Afoot & Afield: Tahoe-Reno

201 Spectacular Outings in the Lake Tahoe Region

By: Mike White

Ever since the Wild West days of Kit Carson and the Comstock Lode, visitors have been drawn to Reno-Tahoe in search of adventure. Today, the best adventures are found outdoors, where hikers can take lakeside strolls, mountain ascents, or simple walks with dogs and kids. Afoot & Afield: Reno-Tahoe, by local author Mike White, features more than 175 trips in a diverse range of terrain around Lake Tahoe and the communities of Reno, Sparks, Carson City, and Minden-Gardnerville. These trips are tailored for every type of hiker, and many are suited for mountain bikers. This new edition features 26 new hikes and all updated content.

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Wilderness Press

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0899977928

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9780899977928

Royal Naval Officers from War to War, 1918-1939

By: Mike Farquharson-Roberts,John A.G. Roberts

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Royal Naval Officers from War to War, 1918-1939

By: Mike Farquharson-Roberts,John A.G. Roberts

In the context of their war experience in the First World War, the changes and developments of the Executive branch of the Royal Navy between the world wars are examined and how these made them fit for the test of the Second World War are critically assessed.

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Springer

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113748196X

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9781137481962

Anyone but England

Cricket, Race and Class

By: Mike Marqusee

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Anyone but England

Cricket, Race and Class

By: Mike Marqusee

WINNER OF THE LORD ABERDARE LITERARY PRIZE, 1994 SHORTLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD, 1994 Now with a new introduction by Rahul Bhattacharya, Anyone But England is a detailed exploration into the origins of cricket; the romance, cultural identity, hypocrisy, flaws of governance and glory of the game. Mike Marqusee, an American who fell in love with cricket when he moved to the UK in the 1970s, looks at the history of elitism and empire, and how race and class have always been issues in the game. Scrutinising the long saga of South Africa's exclusion from world cricket, Marqusee charts England's collusion with apartheid, and also details an eye-opening account of Pakistan's controversial 'ball-tampering' tour of England, which provoked intense debate amongst cricket fans about the role of both the media and racism in the modern game. Showing that supporting the game does not mean you need be blind to its flaws, Marqusee's passion and enthusiasm for cricket is threaded through every element of Anyone But England.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1448216699

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9781448216697

Notes from the Dockside

By: Mike Yurk

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Notes from the Dockside

By: Mike Yurk

These stores are mainly about fishing, There are five parts to any fishing trip. There is the water we are fishing, the baits and equipment we use, the fish we are or are not catching, the people we are with and the weather. These stores try to have all those in them. These stories are about the fun and adventure of fishing, appreciating the waters, shores and the birds and animals we see when we are on the water. But most importantly it is family and friends we fish with. In these stories you will meet the Boat Doctor, the Commissioner of Fishing, the Worm Dude and Mikes beloved Bass Queen and the many other fishermen and characters who make these fishing trips and stories so memorable.

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AuthorHouse

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1524670618

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9781524670610

Once Upon the Water

By: Mike Yurk

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Once Upon the Water

By: Mike Yurk

Once Upon The Water is a series of adventures that take you fishing along with the author from Canada to Mexico with numerous stops closer to Mike Yurks home in the upper Mid West. But the adventures are more than travels to faraway places and catching fish. They are memories shared with friends and family that make them. There are recollections of fishing over the years with a cousin, taking Mikes 82 year old mother fishing, a tribute to the grandfather who taught Mike how to fish, and reminiscences of his father while fishing his fathers favorite trout stream. Adventures with his son and sons-in-law illustrate the special relationships formed and crazy antics occurring while fishing together. A lazy day of fishing on a hot summer day with Mikes wife evoke the joys of when the living is easy. There are fishing tales from Alabama in an email from England and a testimonial to a buddy who travels from Germany to fish in America. Join Mike and long time friends as they fish when it is twenty below zero on a winter day in northern Minnesota, a trip when they catch walleyes from a remote lake in Canada and on another adventure where they fish for smallmouth bass that are as big as footballs. Old bonds are rekindled with family and friends during an annual gathering where the champagne and memories flow. An old and new friend fish together in Key West and a new fishing buddy is found due to a chance encounter on the way to Mexico. Fishing is an adventure not because of where you are or what you catch but because of the people who share it with you. It all starts once upon the water.

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1477245391

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9781477245392

The Ice Bowl

The Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys Season of 1967

By: Mike Shropshire

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The Ice Bowl

The Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys Season of 1967

By: Mike Shropshire

Some athletes never stop playing. Some rivalries transcend the gridiron. Some games last forever. The Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys engaged in a fierce rivalry in the 1966 season, culminating in the Packers defeating the Cowboys to win the NFL championship. The next year, they clashed again, and the result is a game that only needs three words to evoke lasting images from every player, every coach, and every fan who witnessed it: “The Ice Bowl.” The final game of the 1967 season has become one of the most storied contests in NFL history, and sportswriter Mike Shropshire, author of SEASONS IN HELL, brings it all back to life in his panoramic look at the events leading up to the game and how the game influenced both franchises going forward. With photos and insight into the players who battled, as well as those who witnessed, THE ICE BOWL is a must-read for fans of every down.

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Diversion Books

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1626814325

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9781626814325

Gas Well Deliquification

Solutions to Gas Well Liquid Loading Problems

By: James F. Lea Jr.,Henry V. Nickens,Mike Wells

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Gas Well Deliquification

Solutions to Gas Well Liquid Loading Problems

By: James F. Lea Jr.,Henry V. Nickens,Mike Wells

No other book on the market offers such a turnkey solution to the problem of liquid interference in gas wells. Gas Well Deliquification contains not only descriptions of the various methods of de-watering gas wells, but also compares the various methods with a view toward explaining the suitability of each under particular circumstances. The material is presented as practical information that can be immediately applied, rather than a theoretical treatment. And, includes useful historical methods, but focuses on the latest techniques for de-watering gas wells.* Only book on market to offer a turnkey solution to the problem of liquid interference in gas wells * Contains descriptions of the various methods of de-watering gas wells, as well as comparing the various methods with a view to explaining the suitability of each under particular circumstances* Introduces material as practical information that can be immediately applied, rather than a theoretical treatment.

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Elsevier

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0080477984

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9780080477985

Classic Wisconsin Weekends

By: Michael Bie,Mike Bie

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Classic Wisconsin Weekends

By: Michael Bie,Mike Bie

Quintessential guide to everything Wisconsin"--Cover.

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Big Earth Publishing

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1931599068

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9781931599061

Vintage Pennant Price Guide II

By: mike egner

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Vintage Pennant Price Guide II

By: mike egner

This is the second edition of the Vintage Pennant Price Guide. It has been updated with prices and now has over 2,200 baseball and football pennants spanning 348 pages. A must have for any collector or dealer. This is also available in full color for Kindle or eBook for desktop or tablet. "The Vintage Pennant Price Guide II is a tremendous resource for all collectors! Vintage pennants are a difficult area for research. This guide is comprehensive. It provides illustrations and notes and values for over 2,200 pennants. It is THE guide for this popular area of collecting. The Vintage Pennant Price Guide has a permanent place in our reference library." Robert Lifson, President, Robert Edward Auctions, LLC "Absolutely tremendous resource guide that is a must have for anyone who ever wants to buy or sell pennants. You did a tremendous job with it and we look forward to using it for every auction we run!" Josh Wulkan, Vice President, Huggins and Scott Auctions

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Lulu.com

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1300824433

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9781300824435

AWS System Administration

Best Practices for Sysadmins in the Amazon Cloud

By: Mike Ryan,Federico Lucifredi

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AWS System Administration

Best Practices for Sysadmins in the Amazon Cloud

By: Mike Ryan,Federico Lucifredi

With platforms designed for rapid adaptation and failure recovery such as Amazon Web Services, cloud computing is more like programming than traditional system administration. Tools for automatic scaling and instance replacement allow even small DevOps teams to manage massively scalable application infrastructures—if team members drop their old views of development and operations and start mastering automation. This comprehensive guide shows developers and system administrators how to configure and manage AWS services including EC2, CloudFormation, Elastic Load Balancing, S3, and Route 53. Sysadms will learn will learn to automate their favorite tools and processes; developers will pick up enough ops knowledge to build a robust and resilient AWS application infrastructure. Launch instances with EC2 or CloudFormation Securely deploy and manage your applications with AWS tools Learn to automate AWS configuration management with Python and Puppet Deploy applications with Auto Scaling and Elastic Load Balancing Explore approaches for deploying application and infrastructure updates Save time on development and operations with reusable components Learn strategies for managing log files in AWS environments Configure a cloud-aware DNS service with Route 53 Use AWS CloudWatch to monitor your infrastructure and applications

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"O'Reilly Media, Inc."

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1449342531

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9781449342531

Gambling

A Story of Triumph and Disaster

By: Mike Atherton

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Gambling

A Story of Triumph and Disaster

By: Mike Atherton

Gambling is a fascinating account of gambling through history, from Greek mythology and the ancient role of lots, dice and cards, to the high profile cricket and football match throwing and 'super casinos' of today. Mike Atherton explores this controversial and captivating phenomenon and the way that many present day sports provide the most popular focus for gambling, why so many of today's sportsmen become fervent gamblers and how in some cases this has led to corruption, addiction and ruined reputations. With recent high profile incidents involving the likes of Mohammad Amir and Joey Barton, gambling in sport is a topic that remains at the top of the sporting agenda. Scandalous cases such as the Cronje and Grobbelar incidents are analysed in detail, as well as an investigation into why such a high proportion of the of the world's population have always sought out risk, and how this trend has encompassed all social classes and cultures.

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Hodder & Stoughton

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1444718754

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9781444718751

A Western Jesus

The Wayward Americanization of Christ and the Church

By: Mike Minter,Minter, Mike

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A Western Jesus

The Wayward Americanization of Christ and the Church

By: Mike Minter,Minter, Mike

The transcendent Christ found in the Bible is rediscovered and plugged back into the wayward, truth-hungry, over-Americanized world in A Western Jesus.

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B&H Publishing Group

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0805444866

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9780805444865

Sport and Physical Education: The Key Concepts

By: Tim Chandler,Wray Vamplew,Mike Cronin

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Sport and Physical Education: The Key Concepts

By: Tim Chandler,Wray Vamplew,Mike Cronin

Entries cover such diverse subjects as coaching, drug testing, hooliganism, cultural imperialism, economics, gay games, amateurism, extreme sports, exercise physiology and Olympism.

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Routledge

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1134114567

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9781134114566

The 16th Science Fiction MEGAPACK®: 77 Modern and Classic Science Fiction Stories

By: Ray Bradbury,Robert F. Young,Mike Resnick,Leigh Brackett,James MacCreigh

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The 16th Science Fiction MEGAPACK®: 77 Modern and Classic Science Fiction Stories

By: Ray Bradbury,Robert F. Young,Mike Resnick,Leigh Brackett,James MacCreigh

Here is the 16th volume of the Science Fiction MEGAPACK® series...mammoth collections of well-formatted books and stories assembled for your reading pleasure (and always bargain priced). This volume is a general collection of modern and classic science fiction stories, many of them adventure tales and interplanetary space operas, including work by such authors as Mike Resnick, Ray Bradbury, Robert F. Young, Leigh Brackett—any many, many more! A LITTLE JOURNEY, by Ray Bradbury FOR I HAVE TOUCHED THE SKY, by Mike Resnick ENTER THE NEBULA, by Carl Jacobi THE LAST MONSTER, by Gardner F. Fox JINX SHIP TO THE RESCUE, by Alfred Coppel, Jr. JUPITER’S JOKE, by A. L. Haley COSMIC YO-YO, by Ross Rocklynne THE VIOLATORS, by Eando Binder JOE CARSON’S WEAPON, by James R. Adams BEER-TRUST BUSTERS, by A. R. Stuart BREATH OF BEELZEBUB, by Larry Sternig CHIMERA WORLD, by Wilbur S. Peacock COLONY OF THE UNFIT, by Manfred A. Carter THE BRAIN SINNER, by Alan E. Nourse COLOR BLIND, by Charles A. Stearns COMING OF THE GODS, by Chester Whitehorn CRISIS ON TITAN, by James R. Adams DEATH STAR, by Tom Pace THE PLUTO LAMP, by Chas. A. Stearns THE BEAST-JEWEL OF MARS, by V. E. Thiessen THE BURNT PLANET, by William Brittain DOUBLECROSS, by James MacCreigh DOWN WENT MCGINTY, by Fox Holden MANNth, by Gardner F. Fox EXAMPLE, by Tom Pace THE MAN THE SUN GODS MADE, by Gardner F. Fox “PHONE ME IN CENTRAL PARK,” by James McConnell FORMULA FOR CONQUEST, by James R. Adams THE GREAT GREEN BLIGHT, by Emmett McDowell IMAGE OF SPLENDOR, by Lu Kella THE BLUE VENUS, by Emmett Mcdowell VENUSIAN INVADER, by Larry Sternig THE ULTIMATE WORLD, by Bryce Walton THE SILVER PLAGUE, by Albert De Pina IN HIS IMAGE, by Bryce Walton SURVIVAL, by Basil Wells INVADER FROM INFINITY, by George Whittington RAIDERS OF THE SECOND MOON, by Gene Ellerman THE PRIMUS CURSE, by Bill Wesley JUPITER’S JOKE, by A. L. Haley THE MOON AND THE SUN, by James McKimmey, Jr. VANDALS OF THE VOID, by Robert Wilson KEEPER OF THE DEATHLESS SLEEP, by Albert De Pina THE TIME-TECHS OF KRA, by Max Sheridan THE LAND BEYOND THE FLAME, by Evelyn Goldstein LOVE AMONG THE ROBOTS, by Emmett McDowell THE GEISHA MEMORY, by Winston Marks THE VANISHER, by Michael Shaara TOTAL RECALL, by Larry Sternig BATTLEFIELD IN BLACK, by George A. Whittington THROUGH THE ASTEROIDS—TO HELL!, by Leroy Yerxa DUST UNTO DUST, by Lyman D. Hinckley MARY ANONYMOUS, by Bryce Walton THE SPACE BETWEEN, by Robert Ernest Gilbert MIRAGE FOR PLANET X, by Stanley Mullen PASSAGE TO PLANET X, by Henry Hasse PRISONER OF THE BRAIN-MISTRESS by Bryce Walton PRODIGAL WEAPON, by Vaseleos Garson SPACE BAT, by Carl Selwyn SPACE-LANE OF NO-RETURN, by George A. Whittington FOG OF THE FORGOTTEN, by Basil Wells SPIDER MEN OF GHARR, by Wilbur S. Peacock STEEL GIANTS OF CHAOS, by James R. Adams THE BRIDES OF OOL, by M. A. Cummings THE DERELICT, by William J. Matthews THE VANISHING VENUSIANS, by Leigh Brackett THE GRAVE OF SOLON REGH, by Chas. A. Stearns THE HAIRY ONES, by Basil Wells HAGERTY’S ENZYMES, by A. L. Haley THE HAPPY CASTAWAY, by Robert E. McDowell THE PURPLE PARIAH, by Byron Tustin THE RECLUSE, by Mike Curry ALIEN EQUIVALENT, by Richard R. Smith THE SHADOW-GODS, by Vaseleos Garson MIND STEALERS OF PLUTO, by Joseph Farrell THE ULTIMATE EVE, by H. Sanford Effron PILGRIMS’ PROJECT, by Robert F. Young If you enjoy this MEGAPACK®, search your favorite ebook store for ""Wildside Press MEGAPACK"" to see hundreds more, covering everything from science fiction and fantasy to mysteries, westerns, romance, adventure and single-author collections. Don't be fooled my look-alike copycats. Look for Wildside's MEGPACK® collections!

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Wildside Press LLC

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1479457329

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9781479457328

On Cricket

By: Mike Brearley

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On Cricket

By: Mike Brearley

A treasure of recollections and reactions, talking heroes, controversies and big themes' i paper 'Brearley is at his best in these quirky, delightful essays when he is exploring the human qualities of humbler players . . . Brearley's admiration for his friends' decency, craftsmanship and modesty seems to recall a golden age of country cricket' The Times 'Brearley has a knack for paying respect to the past without denigrating the present and for calmly considering the future' Mail on Sunday Mike Brearley was arguably one of England's finest cricket captains; not just for his outstanding record leading his country but also for the way he orchestrated, during the 1981 Ashes series, one of the most extraordinary reversals in sporting history. In this collection of sparkling essays, Brearley reflects on the game he has come to know so well. He ranges from the personal - the influence of his Yorkshire father and the idols of his youth - to controversial aspects of the professional game, including cheating, corruption, and innovation, the latter often being on a borderline between genius and rebellion. Brearley also evaluates his heroes (amongst them Viv Richards, Bishan Bedi and Dennis Lillee), the game changers, the outstanding wicketkeepers, the 'Indian-ness' of four generations of Indian batsmen and the important commentators (including Harold Pinter, John Arlott and Ian Chappell). The Ashes, the most sustained love-hate relationship in the history of sport and key to Brearley's test-playing career, are raked over. Central to the book is an important section on race and cricket, and the legacy of C. L. R. James. Insightful and humorous, On Cricket is an intelligent exposition of the game's idiosyncratic culture and its enduring appeal.

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Constable

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1472129458

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9781472129451

Pale Blue

A Thriller

By: Mike Jenne

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Pale Blue

A Thriller

By: Mike Jenne

US astronauts race to disarm Soviet satellites armed with nuclear weapons in the concluding volume in a thrilling alt-history Cold War-era space trilogy from Mike Jenne. As the Project enters its final phase, Air Force Majors Carson and Ourecky are dispatched on an urgent mission to intercept and investigate a massive orbiting object suspected of harboring nuclear weapons. Emotionally exhausted, with his marriage teetering on the brink, Ourecky reluctantly accepts the assignment. In return for his sacrifice, he is promised an opportunity to go to MIT to pursue the PhD he has long desired. As they draw close to the mysterious satellite and prepare to destroy it, they are confronted with a dark secret that they must carry forever and are forced to contemplate their own mortality and the dire prospect of dying in space. Upon their return to Earth the majors are offered an opportunity almost too good to pass up—flying into orbit yet again, except under considerably different circumstances. Ourecky wrestles with his decision, knowing that choosing to fly will almost certainly result in the end of his marriage, while Carson is finally granted an opportunity to fly in Vietnam. Although he is finally allowed to fulfill his dream of flying in combat, Carson soon discovers that there are some fates worse than death. As the darkest secrets are revealed to astronauts Carson and Ourecky, can they save themselves? Pale Blue is the epic, high-flying conclusion to the Blue Gemini trilogy that will leave you breathless.

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Simon and Schuster

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1631580914

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9781631580918

Tales from the Seattle Seahawks Sideline

A Collection of the Greatest Seahawks Stories Ever Told

By: Steve Raible,Mike Sando

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Tales from the Seattle Seahawks Sideline

A Collection of the Greatest Seahawks Stories Ever Told

By: Steve Raible,Mike Sando

From the hilarious to the surreal, from inside the huddle to inside the broadcast booth, twenty-eight-year Seattle Seahawks veteran Steve Raible takes fans to places they never knew existed. In this newly revised edition of Tales from the Seattle Seahawks Sideline, fans are offered an inside look at life in the locker room and on the sidelines of one of the NFL’s most beloved franchises. Readers will have the chance to laugh along as Jack Patera trades Andre Hines to the Dolphins after warning Don Shula that a worse offensive lineman never existed, to marvel as Raiders legend John Matuszak becomes Seattle’s offensive coordinator during the final minutes of the Seahawks blowout win, to come along with Steve Largent as the Hall of Famer obliterates Broncos safety Mike Harden in the ultimate payback, and so much more. Tales from the Seattle Seahawks Sideline brings all the Seahawks greatest players to life from Jim Zorn, Dave Krieg, Kenny Easley, Curt Warner, Brian Bosworth, Cortez Kennedy, Warren Moon, Mike Holmgren, Ricky Watters, Chad Brown, Shaun Alexander, and more. This insider’s account also explores the lesser known characters whose stories inspire laughter, tears, and lasting lessons. Tales from the Seattle Seahawks Sideline is all about the people, proving through vivid anecdotes why the Seahawks are one of the most storied franchises in today’s NFL.

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Simon and Schuster

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1613213859

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9781613213858

Rugby Union and Professionalisation

Elite Player Perspectives

By: Mike Rayner

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Rugby Union and Professionalisation

Elite Player Perspectives

By: Mike Rayner

The game of rugby has changed significantly in the course of its history. In the early part of the 19th century it evolved from a folk game played by the working class to a recreational activity for public schoolboys. From the 1820s rugby represented an opportunity for gentlemen to demonstrate physical prowess and masculinity and in more recent times it has developed into an activity that reflects the changing attitudes towards professional sport. For the most part of the last one hundred years, rugby union became an important international sport that represented the nationalistic ideals of a number of countries. However, a number of developments, including the increasing influence of a business ethos within sport during the latter decades of the twentieth century, exposed rugby union to the realities of commercialism and all the factors associated with it, especially the demands of a more diverse spectating public. Drawing on interview material with forty-eight elite level rugby union players from England, Wales, Scotland, France, Ireland, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia who participated in elite level rugby union either before, in the overlapping period or after the declaration of professionalism, this book traces the evolution of attitudes towards professionalism from a players’ perspective and develops a critical review of the impact that professionalism has had upon the sport of rugby union. Rugby Union and Professionalisation: Elite Player Perspectives is fascinating reading for all students and scholars with an interest in rugby union, sport history, sport policy, sport management and the sociology of sport.

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Routledge

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1351971247

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9781351971249

Bob Willis: A Cricketer and a Gentleman

The Sunday Times Bestseller

By: Bob Willis,Mike Dickson

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Bob Willis: A Cricketer and a Gentleman

The Sunday Times Bestseller

By: Bob Willis,Mike Dickson

SHORTLISTED FOR THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS CRICKET BOOK OF THE YEAR 2021 'Verdict on Willis book: a treat' - Express 'The book is a gem' - Mike Atherton 'It's a lovely book, containing previously unseen musings from the great man' - David Lloyd 'enjoyable and eye-opening... a delight to read' - The Telegraph 'A warm, polished recollection.' - The Guardian 'It's such a great read' - Piers Morgan 'Willis book will bowl you over' - Sunday Mirror & The People A biography celebrating the life of the legendary cricketer Bob Willis, with tributes from key figures in sports and media and a foreword by Sir Ian Botham. Following his passing in 2019, tributes to Bob came flooding in in every major news outlet and from every major figure in the industry - and outside of it. His career spanned decades, from his days as a cricketer for England to his time as a pundit on Sky TV. This autobiography includes never-before-seen writing from Bob alongside contributions from key figures as well as a detailed account of the great England victory over Australia at Headingly in 1981. The book, edited by Bob's brother David, combines a new biography, written by Daily Mail sportswriter Mike Dickson, with a celebration of a truly legendary man. Tributes from some of his many friends in the world of cricket and beyond are accompanied by reflections on highlights from an eventful life, drawing on autobiographical and personal material by Bob himself, contemporary press reports and the accounts of team-mates and opponents.

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1529341353

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9781529341355

What Would Walt Do?

An Insider's Story about the Design and Construction of Walt Disney World

By: D. Mike Miller

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What Would Walt Do?

An Insider's Story about the Design and Construction of Walt Disney World

By: D. Mike Miller

This book chronicles the experiences of a young Florida engineer who served the team during construction of Walt Disney World from 1968 to 1971"--Page 4 of cover

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Networking is a Contact Sport

How Staying Connected and Serving Others Will Help You Grow Your Business, Expand Your Influence -- or Even Land Your Next Job

By: Joe Sweeney,Mike Yorkey

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Networking is a Contact Sport

How Staying Connected and Serving Others Will Help You Grow Your Business, Expand Your Influence -- or Even Land Your Next Job

By: Joe Sweeney,Mike Yorkey

* New York Times Bestseller * #1 USA Today's Bestseller * #2 Wall Street Journal Bestseller Bring your A game to Networking! How did Joe Sweeney… …get Bob Costas to come to Milwaukee (in the middle of winter)? …become the “wingman" to the archbishop of New York City? …take Brett Favre's off-the-field income from $65,000 to more than $4 million? The answer is simple. Networking. Master networker Joe Sweeney shares his networking secrets from a long and successful career as a business owner, sports agent and executive and investment banking consultant. His first secret: master networkers are focused on giving, not getting. With today's difficult economy and uncertain workplace, networking has never been more important. Sweeney's simple but effective 5/10/15 networking plan will give you a leg up in the current job market, help you stay employed, or, if you've been laid off, find your next job. The cliché that who you know is more important than what you know has never been truer. Sweeney illustrates his insights with dozens of helpful examples from his own life (along with a few fascinating insider sports stories). With special sections on networking for women and minorities, insights into the usefulness (and handicaps) of social networking sites, how to get (and why you need) a wingman and profiles of other master networkers, Networking Is a Contact Sport is a practical and essential guide for anyone who wants to get ahead in today's economy.

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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

Your Complete Hiking Guide

By: Mike White

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Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

Your Complete Hiking Guide

By: Mike White

Explore the southern High Sierra with this comprehensive guide to 122 of the area’s best hikes. Home to the world’s largest trees, one of North America’s deepest canyons, and the tallest mountain in the continental United States, the greater Sequoia-Kings Canyon region offers unparalleled mountain majesty. Hundreds of miles of trails provide access to boundless wildflower-covered meadows, cascading streams, alpine lakes, deep forests, and craggy peaks. Discover the sparkling granite landscape of the Range of Light with expert author Mike White. His popular guidebook presents 122 of the best hikes in Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks, as well as the surrounding Golden Trout, John Muir, Jennie Lakes, and Monarch wildernesses and Giant Sequoia National Monument. From a half-mile loop by pictographs and bedrock mortars to an 82-mile trek along the wild and remote Middle Fork Kings River, there are hikes for all skill levels and interests. Inside you’ll find: 122 recommended hiking (and backpacking) routes Detailed trip descriptions and maps At-a-glance icons that spotlight campgrounds, spectacular views, swimming holes, wildflowers, giant sequoia groves, and more Park, campground, and driving information, including road logs for the Generals and Kings Canyon highways Grab a copy of Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, and enjoy the spectacular wonders of the southern High Sierra!

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The '85 Bears

We Were the Greatest

By: Mike Ditka,Rick Telander

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The '85 Bears

We Were the Greatest

By: Mike Ditka,Rick Telander

A must-have for Bears fans, this is the ultimate record of a great franchise's greatest season as told by none other than Da Coach himself.

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Chicago Irish Mythology

By: Mike Houlihan

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Chicago Irish Mythology

By: Mike Houlihan

The latest stories from celebrated writer Mike "Houli" Houlihan with brand new stories from The Irish Echo, Irish American News, and mikehoulihan.com

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More Classic American Railroads

By: Mike Schafer

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More Classic American Railroads

By: Mike Schafer

In the latest mystery from New York Times bestselling author Charles Todd, World War I nurse and amateur sleuth Bess Crawford investigates an old murder that occurred during her childhood in India, a search for the truth that will transform her and leave her pondering a troubling question: How can facts lie? Bess Crawford enjoyed a wondrous childhood in India, where her father, a colonel in the British Army, was stationed on the Northwest Frontier. But an unforgettable incident darkened that happy time. In 1908, Colonel Crawford's regiment discovered that it had a murderer in its ranks, an officer who killed five people in India and England yet was never brought to trial. In the eyes of many of these soldiers, men defined by honor and duty, the crime was a stain on the regiment's reputation and on the good name of Bess's father, the Colonel Sahib, who had trained the killer. A decade later, tending to the wounded on the battlefields of France during World War I, Bess learns from a dying Indian sergeant that the supposed murderer, Lieutenant Wade, is alive—and serving at the Front. Bess cannot believe the shocking news. According to reliable reports, Wade's body had been seen deep in the Khyber Pass, where he had died trying to reach Afghanistan. Soon, though, her mind is racing. How had he escaped from India? What had driven a good man to murder in cold blood? Wanting answers, she uses her leave to investigate. In the village where the first three killings took place, she discovers that the locals are certain that the British soldier was innocent. Yet the present owner of the house where the crime was committed believes otherwise, and is convinced that Bess's father helped Wade flee. To settle the matter once and for all, Bess sets out to find Wade and let the courts decide. But when she stumbles on the horrific truth, something that even the famous writer Rudyard Kipling had kept secret all his life, she is shaken to her very core. The facts will damn Wade even as they reveal a brutal reality, a reality that could have been her own fate.

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The Criminal Process

By: Liz Campbell,Andrew Ashworth,Mike Redmayne

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The Criminal Process

By: Liz Campbell,Andrew Ashworth,Mike Redmayne

The fifth edition of The Criminal Process continues in the tradition of previous editions in providing an insightful and stimulating analysis of the key issues in criminal processes and procedures. The authors draw on arguments from the law, research, policy, and principle, to present an authoritative overview of this area of study. This edition includes a new chapter on the interface between criminal and civil (preventive) justice, and the addition of questions for discussion and suggested readings at the end of each chapter to facilitate debate and further research.

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Things That Go Bump in the Church

Explaining the Bible's Most Misunderstood Teachings

By: Mike Abendroth,Clint Archer,Byron Forrest Yawn

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Things That Go Bump in the Church

Explaining the Bible's Most Misunderstood Teachings

By: Mike Abendroth,Clint Archer,Byron Forrest Yawn

What does the Bible say about the important topics you hear about in sermons every week? Authors Mike Abendroth, Clint Archer, and Byron Yawn explore issues where confusion abounds — critical issues such as: Hell: What does the Bible say about hell being a real place of future punishment? Demons: Just how much influence do demons really have in the life of a Christian? The secret to overcoming fear is knowledge. As you carefully compare your church doctrine with what the Bible says, you'll gain confidence in knowing the truth and be able to discern and apply it. The more you know what God's Word says about things that go bump in the church, the less hesitant you will feel about discussing them with others and living according to them.

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The Mystery of Marriage 20th Anniversary Edition

Meditations on the Miracle

By: Mike Mason

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The Mystery of Marriage 20th Anniversary Edition

Meditations on the Miracle

By: Mike Mason

Meditate on the Spiritual Significance of Marriage In the 20th Anniversary Edition of this Gold Medallion Award winner, Mike Mason goes on a poetic search to understand the wondrous dynamics of committed love. In highly readable, first-person style, Mason’s writing stimulates readers’ thoughts and prayers and propels couples to deeper intimacy. “A marriage is not a joining of two worlds,” says the author, “but an abandoning of two worlds in order that one new one might be formed.” Rich chapters on “Otherness,” “Vows,” “Intimacy,” “Sex,” “Submission,” and an all-new chapter on “Oneness” lift readers to view the eternal, spiritual nature of this faith-filled, “impossible,” wild—yet wonderful—frontier. “An outstanding achievement. Rarely has a book aroused in me so much enthusiasm as has the combination of wisdom, depth, dignity, and glow that I find in these chapters.” -J.I. Packer “Absolutely exquisite. It reaches down deep into our innermost being, revealing, revitalizing, rewarding. A real classic.” -Gigi Graham Tchividjian “A drop everything book. Mason deals with the stunning paradoxes of the mystery, the problems, and the glories of marriage. I don’t need to read any other book on the subject.” -Elisabeth Elliot Story Behind the Book "Over the twenty years since its publication, many couples have told me that they’ve read my book aloud to each other. This always amazes me and gives me great joy. I’m also amazed that many single people have read it. Either way, my goal is for hearts to be warmed by the mystery of divine love. I want couples to enter into deeper intimacy by thinking together about the mystery of marriage—about how their love, besides being a gift of God, reflects the very love He has for Himself in the Trinity. For God is not a bachelor, and throughout the Bible marriage is a supreme picture of the nature of God’s love and of His kingdom. I want people who read my book to feel so soaked in these wonderful, divine mysteries that it deepens their reverence for marriage and inspires them to greater love." -Mike Mason

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Spirit of Cricket

Reflections on Play and Life

By: Mike Brearley

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Spirit of Cricket

Reflections on Play and Life

By: Mike Brearley

If someone were to say 'it's not tennis', or 'not football' of shabby behaviour in any walk of life, he or she would not be understood. If they said 'it's not cricket', they probably would be (though less reliably than a century ago). Is there some special spirit of cricket? The laws of cricket, like the laws of the land, aim at a sort of justice or balancing between different factions. The purpose behind cricket's laws, and behind changes in them, is often to calibrate the balance in the game between batsmen and bowlers, between attack and defence, between safety and risk. Cricketing lawmakers are interested in the overall appeal of the game to players and spectators alike. In Spirit of Cricket, Mike Brearley alternates between issues and examples within the game - from 'Mankading' and the 'Sandpaper' affair to sledging, mental disintegration and racism - as well as broader issues such as the spirit and letter of the law. Brearley examines the issue of how far what purports to be justice (in law or in spirit) may or may not be the expression of the powerful within the activity or within society. He also contrasts cheating and corruption, and reflects on the nature of penalties in regard to each. He discusses the significance of the notion of the spirit of the game for umpires, groundsmen, administrators, media and spectators - and, of course, for players. Intelligent and insightful, Spirit of Cricket points to qualities in cricket that enhance our development as people - including a sense of fair play, the embracing of striving both for our team and for ourselves and the important values of playfulness in life and professional sport.

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1472133951

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The Art of Captaincy

What Sport Teaches Us About Leadership

By: Mike Brearley

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The Art of Captaincy

What Sport Teaches Us About Leadership

By: Mike Brearley

The best book on captaincy, written by an expert' - Mike Atherton Mike Brearley is one of the most successful cricket captains of all time, and, in 1981, he captained the England team to the momentous Ashes series victory against Australia. In The Art of Captaincy, his study on leadership and motivation, he draws directly on his experience of man-managing a team, which included a pugnacious Ian Botham and Geoffrey Boycott, to explain what it takes to be a leader on and off the field. Giving an insight into both his tactical understanding of the game, as well as how to get a group of individuals playing as a team in order to get the best out of them, The Art of Captaincy is a classic handbook on how to generate, nurture and inspire success. With a foreword by former England player and BBC commentator Ed Smith, to celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of its first publication, and an afterword by director Sam Mendes, The Art of Captaincy remains urgently relevant for cricket fans and business leaders alike. Covering the ability to use intuition, resourcefulness, clear-headedness and the importance of empathy as a means of achieving shared goals, Brearley's seminal account of captaincy is both the ultimate blueprint for creating a winning mind set, but also shows how the lessons in the sporting arena can be applied to any walk of personal and professional life.

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