Sport & war was inextricably intertwined in the years leading up to the First World War as training for play was seen as training for war. Many members of the Rugby Union formed the officer class of the Great War their training dedication & team spirit helping them lead men into battle. The Final Whistle plays tribute to the role rugby played during the First World War by following the poignant stories of fifteen men who played for Rosslyn Park based just outside of Richmond Park London. These men came from diverse backgrounds with players from Australia Ceylon Columbia Ireland & South Africa but they were joined together in their love of the game & in the courage in the face of war. Their stories take us from London to the Western Front Mesopotamia Turkey Italy & Dublin. They took part in some of the most famous engagements of the war & many were honoured for their bravery on the battlefield. This is the first time their story has been told in full through personal diaries letters & previously unpublished photographs. It is a must-read for any rugby enthusiast or First World War historian. ...

This is the story of fifteen men killed in the Great War. All played rugby for one London club; none lived to hear the final whistle. Rugby brought them together; rugby led the rush to war. They came from Britain & the empire to fight in every theatre & service among them a poet playwright & perfumer. Some were decorated & died heroically; others fought & fell quietly. Together their stories paint a portrait in miniature of the entire war. Founded in 1879 when British soldiers fought in Afghanistan as they do today Rosslyn Park has no war memorial. An old press cutting gave numbers
- 350 served 72 died
- but no names. So began a quest to rediscover these men & capture their lives from their vanished Edwardian youth & vigour to the war they fought & how they died.

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A gripping courtroom drama combining psychological suspense & political intrigue from the pen of ex-barrister-turned-crime novelist Simon Tolkien grandson of J.R.R. Tolkien. It's the trial
- & scandal
- of the decade: Greta Grahame the beautiful young wife of Minister of defence Sir Peter Robinson is accused of conspiring to murder her predecessor Peter's first wife Anne. The prosecution case depends heavily on the evidence of one witness
- Greta's sixteen-year-old stepson Thomas. A dreamy bookish boy Tom was present but hidden on the night two men broke into their ancestral home The House of the Four Winds & killed his mother. His testimony steadfastly links Greta to the hitmen. But the boy's motives are unclear. Is he so crazed by grief that he would frame his stepmother for murder? Or are his feelings toward Greta more complicated than anyone realizes? Might he actually be jealous of his father jealous enough to destroy what remains of his own family? Or is he telling the truth
- that this cunning young woman will stop at nothing in her pursuit of wealth & status? Simon Tolkien combines compelling courtroom drama & classic psychological suspense in this sharply etched page-turner. Previously published in 2003 as The Stepmother.



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Final Word is an honest & reflective look at the life & career of a truly remarkable & often controversial leader in world rugby. Final Word is an honest & reflective look at the life & career of a truly remarkable & often controversial leader. With the Rugby World Cup win in 2011 Graham Henry broke the 24-year curse & restored the NZ All Blacks to the top of the rugby pedestal. But while Graham began & ended his career on a high along the way he experienced moments of despair bordering on depression. At the lowest point in his career he almost gave it all away. This book traces his lack-lustre academic career surprising considering he rose to become a successful headmaster; his achievements as a cricketer the origins of his rugby coaching; & his strong partnership with his wife Raewyn. Graham reveals the drastic measures he took to change the culture within the All Blacks & set them on the path to becoming world champions. In his eight years as coach the All Blacks maintained an incredible 85 per cent success rate across 106 matches & of course claimed the Webb Ellis Trophy at the 2011 Rugby World Cup. ...

In his illuminating fascinating book Keith Badman finally uncovers the truth about the icons last years. It was a tough time
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Finance & Financial Markets is a best selling comprehensive introduction to the financial markets institutions & instruments that constitute global finance. Its practical approach makes it readily understandable for students on finance & economics courses & those wanting to understand the workings of the modern financial world. This third edition has been thoroughly updated in the wake of the recent financial crisis & discusses its implications for the finance industry. Key benefits of the third edition: * New chapter on the credit crunch covering the causes events & policy response. * Coverage of recent financial innovations such as collateralized debt obligations & credit default swaps. * Completely revised chapter 18 on financial regulation focusing on regulatory issues raised by the crisis. * An extensive set of case studies emphasising the real world of finance including the collapse of AIG & Lehman brothers behavioural finance the carry trade foreign exchange intervention the TED spread & the VIX index. * An on page glossary of key terms. * A companion website featuring interactive MCQs links to financial information & data sources Powerpoint slides & a timeline of the credit crunch with links to relevant news sources. ...

Finance is as fundamental to the IT world as it is to most other aspects of life. However many IT professionals lack knowledge of the particular financial principles on which decisions about IT should be based. Assuming no prior knowledge this new edition covers all relevant aspects of finance & is updated with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) terminology. It is ideal for all IT decision makers who wish to conquer their fear of finance or refresh existing knowledge. ...

Financial Accounting: An introduction is an essential companion for students on introductory financial accounting modules within undergraduate accounting & business degrees. The authors self-directed learning approach provides extensive opportunities for those new to the subject to test their learning try out questions from the main exam bodies & build-up their ability to deal with challenging problems. Its comprehensive coverage will provide students with: * a sound understanding of the conceptual framework & key concepts of accounting * the ability to account for transactions up to Trial Balance & to prepare financial statements * the ability to extract accounting ratios & prepare a report analyzing the statements. ...

Your plain--English guide to financial accounting for students & trainees. Financial Accounting For Dummies provides students who are studying finance accounting & business with the basic concepts terminology & methods to interpret analyse prepare & evaluate financial statements. Covers concepts accountants & other business professionals use to prepare reports; mergers & acquisitions purchase & pooling; free cash flow; & financial statement analysis. Whether you're a student on your way to earning a degree working towards your ACCA qualification or a trainee just starting out in your accounts career Financial Accounting For Dummies gives you a wealth of information to grasp the subject. This UK version is adapted to take in UK accounting practice & international reporting standards Provides a firm grounding in interpreting analysing preparing & evaluating corporate financial statements

Includes:: easy--to--understand explanations & real-life examples to consolidate learning

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