The Essential Wisden
All the highlights of 150 editions of Wisden Cricketers' Almanack
All the highlights of 150 editions of Wisden Cricketers' Almanack
Tied to a six-part BBC1 television series, this book focuses on the Royal Military Police to show who they are, how they operate, and how they compare with the civilian police force. It follows the progress of selected cases, and examines both the policing and detective aspects of their work.
The extraordinary story of the first 'All India' national cricket tour of Great Britain and Ireland - and how the idea of India as a nation took shape on the cricket pitch.
What lies off-track in Tongariro National Park? This engrossing book contains stories of ghosts, fires, avalanches, plane wrecks, sly grogging, secret spots and more from around Ngauruhoe, Tongariro and Ruapehu — a place of wild and chaotic grandeur.This well-illustrated and lively exploration of the history of Ruapehu is told by a self-confessed &‘ Ruapehu addict' who has an uncanny talent for persuading a cast of great characters to join her on her explorations and investigations. With over 200 historic and present-day images and 25 maps, it' s a must-have for all who love skiing, climbing and tramping around this mighty mountain.
When a young woman trades places with her noble cousin, their innocent ruse leads to true love in this sparkling new Regency-era romantic comedy of manners from the author of Mr. Malcolm’s List. When Arabella Grant’s wicked aunt dies suddenly, both Arabella and her cousin Lady Isabelle cannot help but feel relieved. She’d made their lives miserable, and now Lady Issie is free to read to her heart’s content, and Bella is free from taunts about her ignoble birth. Their newfound freedom is threatened, however, when Issie’s great-aunt commands her to travel to London for a come-out Issie has never wanted. Issie, who is in poor health, is convinced she’ll drop dead like her mother did...