2003 Wisden Cricketers Almanack 104th Edition

De, Lisle Tim

Sports & Outdoors

Penguin Uk

This second edition of Young Wisden is the perfect introduction to one of the most enjoyable world sports. Packed with hundreds of new colour photographs and illustrations, and completely updated to include the latest stats and stars, this vibrantly designed book really brings the game to life. The authors take a wry look at every aspect of the game that a new fan could wish to know about, including- <ul> <li>the basics - from how to read the scorecard to a crash course in the language</li> <li>types of cricket - the Twenty20, one-day and first-class formats of the game at all levels, from beach cricket through to international Test cricket</li> <li>batsmen, bowlers, fielders, keepers and thinkers - what it takes to be great in each position and plenty of info on the best there has been</li> <li>the world of cricket - the Test nations, the great grounds, and the fans on tour</li> <li>history, humour and numbers - the playing greats, the grudge matches, the records, and villains and tricksters.</li> </ul> Written for children, there are sure to be plenty of adults taking a look over their shoulder at this brilliant introduction to cricket. Incomparablereally, different planet stuff. It is comprehensive without being bewildering,colourful but not showy, confident but never esoteric. It is also superblydesigned. The Wisden Cricketer Packed withinformation this is perfect for the youngsters whoprefer Pietersen to Rooney. The Times Thecricketing world's bible specially written for children. The Economist

Young Wisden: A new fan's guide to cricket

Booth, Lawrence

Other Team Sports

A&C Black

This is a celebration of some of the classic songs of all time. The book includes forty essays, each focusing on a particular song. All of the chosen songs have had an interesting life, and have been recorded by several different artists in at least three different ways. Together they span the whole history of popular music, from the Gershwins to the Stones, Cole Porter to Stevie Wonder - they include such classics as "My Funny Valentine" (Rodgers & Hart), "Blowin' in the Wind" (Bob Dylan), "You Send Me" (Sam Cooke) and "Satisfaction" (Mick Jagger and Keith Richards). The essays are written by an impressive line-up of contributors, each of whom has a particular affection for and knowledge of the song he or she has written about. Many of the pieces are the result of extensive research - interviewing those writers still alive, and talking to the artists who have interpreted them (which in the case of 'Yesterday', recorded by over 1,500 artists, proved a major task!).

Lives of the Great Songs

Arts & Photography

Music

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Writing matters. We all do it, and we all admire it when it’s done well. It doesn’t just express us; it represents us. We write to connect with other people – to make them laugh, or cry, or think. We also write to work out what we think ourselves: there’s nothing like it for concentrating the mind. So what’s the secret of a stylish essay, or story, or email? How do you make your sentences sparkle? Dorothy Parker had a point when she said that writing “is the art of applying the ass to the seat”, but in this slim volume, a leading editor who is also a pop critic and sportswriter shows you much fun you can have while sharpening your pen. Tim de Lisle’s book is packed with good, simple advice: be clear, be concise, be vivid, be organised. In a few breezy chapters, he explains the secrets of good writing, and along the way he quotes dozens of great lines, from the plays of Shakespeare to the journalism of Caitlin Moran. “Writing,” he says, “is like dancing, in that you can tell instantly if someone is good at it. But it’s also like driving in that it can be learnt.” Spend a couple of hours with this book and you’ll learn things that will help you in years to come.

How to Write Well: "Witty, Breezy and Informative" - The Mail on Sunday (All you need to know)

Reference

Newman, Nick

Words, Language & Grammar

Connell Publishing

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