They are the masters of deception the jokers in the pack; illusionists conjuring wickets out of thin air with nothing more than an ambled approach & a wonky grip. Not for them the brutish physicality of the pace bowler nor the reactive slogging of the batsman. Theirs is a more cerebral art. They stand alone in a team sport. They are Twirlymen. Having himself failed through a combination of injury & indolence to become a leg-spinner of renown Amol Rajan pays homage to that most eccentric of all sporting heroes
- the spin bowler. On a journey through cricket history Rajan introduces us to the greatest purveyors of that craft from W.G. Grace to Graeme Swann via Clarrie Grimmets flipper Muttiah Muralitharans helicopter wrist Shane Warnes ball-of-the-century & all the rest. With illustrations that lift the lid on even the most mysterious deliveries Twirlymen" is full of remarkable matches incredible stories & characters with more twists than a googly."
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Mary Hoffmans vibrant retellings capture the fun wisdom & rich character of the diverse cultures from which they spring. Every story involves a battle of strength or cunning with a surprise outcome. The book is suitable for the Literacy Hour Key Stage 1. ...

The expected never happens.. .a man calls unexpectedly on his mistress & sees another man leaving her flat. Accusing her of being unfaithful he quarrels with her strikes her. She dies. Leaving unseen he tips off the police so that the other man is arrested & charged.. . Has he achieved ' The Perfect Murder'? A tanstalising opening to A Twist in the Tale". Consider also: a wine-tasting with a bizarre difference a game of sex with a sexy stranger a violent row in a golf clubhouse bar a rivalry founded on eating cornflakes.. .just some of the openings in this cunningly constructed fast-moving entertaining set of stories from the bestselling author of our time. ' Probably the greatest storyteller of our age'
- " Mail on Sunday.""
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Romy & Thea two beautiful baby girls their futures sealed with the flip of a coin. One will enter a life of privilege surrounded by only the best money can buy. The other will fight for survival in an orphanage against an evil regime who seek only to exploit her. Throughout the years their paths will cross neither knowing who the other one is their lives overflowing with secrets blackmail & murder. From the snow covered forests of Eastern Europe to the glistening white beaches of the Caribbean. From the gutters of Londons Soho to the towering skyscrapers of New York A twist of fate tore them apart only their strength & determination can reunite them... ...

Sam Pargeter & his younger brother & sister have always been poor. But in their tiny house in the country with Ma & Pa they were one big happy family. Until Pa goes off to America to seek their fortune & Ma dies. Then the Pargeter children find themselves whisked off to live with a strange aunt & uncle & are put to work
- just like Oliver Twist in their favourite book. But this is only the start of the twists & turns their lives will take. Sam Eliza & Alfie make their way all over London & then beyond in search of their only remaining member of family: a rich grandfather they have never known...
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A Twist of the Wrist" has been the high performance riders bible for over 20 years. Key elements of cornering were discovered & refined as no book as ever been done in the past. How many kinds of corners are there? How does a rider figure out a line? What are the key visual skills? How do you figure out a corner? How do you spot a riding barrier? What is the purpose of braking? How do riders create their own panic & make things worse? How can decisions you have made cause problems? Does trying not to crash make things better or worse? How do you organise riding priorities? "A Twist of the Wrist" provides anyone with an unforgettable simple form to shape their riding & it applies to all situations. This interactive CD contains the text drawings diagrams illustrations & photographs from the original book " Twist of the Wrist" plus 97 video clips & 75 new audio comments by Keith. It literally puts this vital information at your fingertips. Gain the same knowledge that countless street riders & scores of racing champions have used to identify their barriers & build a solid foundation for riding confidence." ...

This second volume uncovers & traces the direct links between man & machine. Keith's unique ability to unravel complexities & establish simple essential principles provide both street & race riders with real tools to think about & understand for themselves the problems of riding. The author says: The ten years since the publication of TWIST OF THE WRIST have been exciting ones for motorcyclists. That volume was my first attempt to create a 'technology' of riding: I knew there was one it was simply a question of finding it. But TWIST OF THE WRIST II contains more real riding technology & addresses the source of our classic rider problems."" ...

It's been a year since the torturous notes from A stopped & the mystery of Alison Di Laurentis's disappearance was finally put to rest. Now seniors in high school Aria Spencer Hanna & Emily are older but they're not any wiser. The pretty little liars have more secrets than ever
- twisted secrets that could destroy the perfect lives they've worked so hard to rebuild. Aria's jealous of her boyfriend's new exchange student. Spencer's getting a little too cozy with her soon-to-be-stepbrother. Hanna's one scandalous photo away from ruining her dad's Senate campaign. & Emily will do anything to get a swim scholarship. Worst of all: Last spring break in Jamaica they did something unforgivable. The girls are desperate to forget that fateful night but they should know better than anyone that all secrets wash ashore.. .eventually.
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Plays With Attitude" are hard hitting one hour plays written to appeal to teenage audiences & performers. " Twisted" explores themes of bullying peer pressure family relationships & self-worth. The play begins with one known fact
- Gretel is in a coma. In the course of finding out why the story unfolds through flashback the reactions of those around her speculation & visual dramatic devices. At the end when the audience is invited to consider who caused Gretels coma the answer is not as clear-cut as might be expected. This play requires a minimum cast of 17 but is designed for a much larger cast to suit drama groups of varied sizes. " Twisted" presents a mix of psychological realism with stylization ensemble performance monologue & improvisation."
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'I can make good bad & bad badder & most fun of all really bad seem good.' Jeffery Deaver & that is exactly what he does in this superb ...