Rudyard Kipling, the unrivalled poet laureate of the common man, has augmented the language with his fragmented phrases of diverse verse. This book features over 700 pages of Gunga Din & Danny Deever, Judy O' Grady & the Colonel's Lady, all of them sharing a similar resonance that made Rudyard Kipling the literary lion of the Empire. ...

A fully revised & meticulously researched edition of ' Kipling's Complete Work' with an authoritative introduction from M.M. Kaye. When Kipling died in 1936 he was considered second to none as a poet. Years before, Tennyson had described 'young Kipling' as the 'only one with divine fire'; but in fact Kipling died in relative anonymity, his death overshadowed by that of George V & his reputation dented by a Britain that saw him as outdated & imperialist. On 23rd January, King George was brought to lie in state in Westminster Hall, the same day as Kipling's ashes were quietly consigned to Poets' Corner. Kipling's poetry throughout the 756 pages of this edition captivates the reader, as varied as it is beautiful, bringing us characters such as Gunga Din, Judy O' Grady & the Colonel's Lady who have become enshrined in literature. Very often the most powerful & evocative poems are the most personal & humane; together they form a compelling & deeply moving portrait of this poet. ...

Rufus is a monster. But he doesn't feel like a Tip-Top monster. Every monster book he's read says that monsters are supposed to

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It's all here: players, legends, statistics, anecdotes, lore & scuttlebutt
- all beautifully illustrated from the incomparable
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Are you interested in rugby? Covering rugby league & rugby union this book reveals the longest game, greatest male & female players, highest scoring matches, the biggest rugby ball in the world, & more! Themed boxes, captions & labels make the text in this book easy to read & absorb. ...

Second instalment of Tom Palmer's rugby trilogy set against the backdrop of war. The Borderlands team are in the European Rugby Championship. The trophy is almost in their grasp but their parents are still overseas, serving in the growing conflict. Can the team play through? Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant & dyslexic readers of 8+ ...

Support rugby all year round with this A3 calendar for 2019, featuring hilarious cartoon illustrations throughout the months.

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Offers a collection of 125 activities, practices & games that is designed to improve coaching sessions at all levels of the game. In this title, the drills are organised into chapters according to a particular skill or phase of the game; from the warm up to handling, contact, lineout, scrum, kicking & defence. ...

For many, the ultimate dream is to play rugby for their country. Today the financial rewards of playing at the top have moved to a new level, but teamwork, family, friendship & pride are still priceless.

This revealing book charts the history of the game through the stories & voices of players, past & present, & paints an intimate picture of a rugby world which has changed beyond recognition, but still keeps the same hold on all involved.

With a foreword by international referee, Nigel Owens, this is a fascinating personal insight into the life & times of Welsh rugby.

This hardback book has 276 pages & measures: 24 x 16.5 x 2.5cm





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As far back as the 1830s a form of rugby was being played at Rugby Public School, after pupil William Webb Ellis first picked up a football & ran with it. In 1863 the Football Association met to standardise a common set of rules between the kicking & running games but failed to meet with the approval of the rugby fraternity. Twenty-one clubs refused to join the FA & in 1871 set up their own code of practice as The Rugby Union. The popularity of the game quickly spread beyond Britains shores becoming an international sensation. 100 Years of Rubgy in Focus is a visual, historical record of the development & growth of the game, with background to more than a century of the most successful teams & the greatest matches, a players hall of fame, & a guide to the hallowed grounds where the game is played. This story is told in almost 300 photographs from the vast archives of the Press Association, whose photographers were on hand to capture the finest moments of the sport over more than a century. ...