Rich in history & steeped in tradition the complexities & nuances of cricket in all forms of the game have enthralled generations of fans since the days of W.G. Grace & Victor Trumper. The game has changed beyond all recognition from its advent in Victorian times as a mass spectator sport in England & Australia
- Test cricket has now spread around the world the 50-over version has become an accepted mainstay & Twenty 20 has attracted legions of new fans to the game
- but the fundamentals have remained the same: to score more runs & take more wickets than the opposition. In the process legends have been born & new benchmarks have been set. Fully revised & updated to include the latest facts stats & records
- for many cricket-lovers consider that Test cricket had its most interesting year in history in 2011
- World Cricket Records 2013" is a celebration of more than 140 years of excellence featuring not only a host of records from all formats of the international game (first-class cricket one-day internationals & Twenty 20) but also the stories behind them & a series of potted biographies of some of the greatest players ever to have walked onto a cricket field. If you ever get into an argument about cricket facts & stats anywhere in the world " World Cricket Records 2013" will not only provide you with the definitive answer it will also give you loads of additional information that will amaze your audience."



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Winston Churchills superlative account of the prelude to & events of the First World War is a defining work of twentieth-century history. With dramatic narrative power Churchill reconstructs the action on the Western & Eastern Fronts the wars at sea & in the air & the advent of tanks & U-boats. He vividly describes the Lusitanias sinking the heroics of the Battle of Jutland Verduns soul-stirring frenzy the bloodshed of Gallipoli the Somme & Passchendaele & the USAs entry into the conflict. Rich with personal insights this magisterial book is testament to the authors role in the Great Wars conduct & outcome & fully demonstrates his brilliance as a historian. ...

What Jimmy Cornell doesnt know about cruising isnt worth knowing
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* World development is an increasingly important aspect of A-level studies in Geography & growing numbers of students are taking it as an A-level course in its own right. * There is however no standalone core textbook offering an introduction to all the key issues in World Development
- this book fills that void & will be invaluable to all Geography teachers. * The book functions as a core textbook introducing the key topics but each chapter also

Includes:: case studies which will be supplemented with updated case studies on a dedicated website. * Attractively & colourfully designed the book benefits from the long experience of New Internationalist magazine
- a regular & invaluable resource for Geography teachers for three decades
- in making complex world issues easily understood using clear & colourful charts & graphs.




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This remarkable work of unprecedented scale presented in three volumes within a slipcase outlines the lives & achievements of 2 500 racing drivers from all eras & all parts of the world. The result of many years of endeavour by a dedicated author this mighty publication contains nearly a million words along with a comprehensive array of high-quality portrait photographs of the drivers described in colour where possible together with key biographical information & successes. This magnificent encyclopaedia breaks new ground in motor racing research & will be treasured by anyone interested in the history of the sport. ...

This is the definitive illustrated reference to the worlds greatest coins & a professional guide to building a spectacular collection featuring over 3000 colour images. This is the ultimate expert guide to coins & coin collecting. This is an in-depth introduction to the origins anatomy & usage of coins looks at the birth of the worlds first currencies. Practical advice on evaluating grade & condition that will enable the amateur to gauge the value of their latest acquisitions & step-by-step techniques show how to restore & preserve coins of all ages. The fully-illustrated country-by-country directory contains concise & lively histories of modern-day territories & ancient regimes plus engrossing stories of some of the most remarkable coins in existence. This is a full-colour global guide to world coinage from its origins in the 7th century BC to the present day featuring coins & collectables for 200 countries. It provides an expert guide to understanding the value & identity of coins with insights into dates metals denominations shapes mintmarks & portraits. This thorough introduction details the history of coin production around the world from the origins of coinage in the seventh century BC to its subsequent development by Alexander the Great Cleopatra & Napoleon through to its role in todays society. It

Includes:: over 3000 life-size colour images of wonderful coins including the boat-shaped issues of ancient Byzantium the bronze tokens of the Chinese dynasties the emergency World War One issues the Vatican coins & many more.

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Fire & rescue
- an illustrated guide to fire trucks around the world with 700 pictures of modern & historical appliances. It is
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This is the definitive guide to the fish & shellfish of the world with more than 700 photographs. It features a photographic identification guide with facts about habitat & nutritional benefits & essential information about buying preparing & cooking. It

Includes:: all the well-known fish & shellfish such as tuna salmon haddock prawns & oysters as well as a whole host of interesting varieties from abalone tilapia & zander to the deadly but delicious fugu fish. It offers over 100 inspirational recipes each photographed with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions. It

Includes:: soups appetizers mousses pates & terrines salads everyday main courses light & healthy dishes & elegant dishes for entertaining. This is the only book on identifying preparing & cooking fish & shellfish that you will ever need. This fabulous visual encyclopedia will guide you through the complexities of handling & preparing all kinds of fish & shellfish from well-known varieties such as salmon & cod to unusual shellfish & exotic fish. Detailed directory entries include a description & fascinating facts about each seafood advice on how to choose it at its best & preparation & cooking methods then follows 100 enticing recipes with illustrated step-by-step instructions. Dishes include Bouillabaisse Oysters Rockefeller Lobster Thermidor Scallops with Samphire & Lime Thai-inspired Piquant Prawn Salad & Roast Cod with Pancetta & Butter Beans.



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Meat game & poultry have always played a major part in cuisines throughout the world. New breeding & butchery practices have resulted in leaner healthier & more affordable cuts & few foods are as versatile. Find out how to make Boeuf Bourguignonne & Roast Rib of Beef & dozens of other classic recipes from around the world including Tandoori Chicken & Thai Beef Salad. ...

This is a complete reference guide to over 65 years of military helicopters from the first types deployed in World War II to the specialized aircraft in service today. It

Includes:: all the famous manufacturers such as Bristol Saunders-Roe & Westland from the UK; Bell Boeing-Vertol Hiller Hughes Kaman Piasecki Robinson & Sikorsky from the USA; Kamov & Mil from Russia; & manufacturers from around the world such as Aerospatiale Agusta Denel Eurocopter HAL & PZL. It features cutaway drawings an A-Z directory & over 500 photographs including rare images from archives museums & private collections.

Specification panels provide information detailing each helicopters name country of origin date first flown power armament size weight & performance. This substantial reference book provides an authoritative & highly illustrated overview of the military helicopter. It begins with a detailed history from the ideas of Leonardo da Vinci through to the tilt-rotor aircraft that have operated with coalition forces in Afghanistan. The book contains an A-Z directory covering over 80 production military helicopters in detail. The origins development & operation of each type are clearly described & a

Specification panel gives key performance & dimensional data. This informative book is superbly illustrated with cutaway drawings & over 500 photographs showing helicopters both on the battlefield & in service.





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