In The Immortals of English Cricket, Bill Ricquier tells the cricketing life stories of eleven of England's greatest (male) cricketers. Ricquier selects his Immortal English team from players who didn't just dominate, they changed the game with their sheer will.Those portrayed include: Jack Hobbs, the highest run-scorer in the history of first-class cricket; Ian Botham, who was the most famous sportsman in the country in the 1980s; and James Anderson, England's leading Test wicket taker. Selected also is Wilfred Rhodes, the legendary slow left arm bowler who made almost 40,000 first-class runs and took over 4,000 first-class wickets, and the extraordinary Fred Trueman, described as the "e;finest bloody fast bowler that ever drew breath."e;The Immortals of English Cricket will inspire discussion, debate and controversy but indisputably represents a team of remarkable skill and character, one to proudly represent the Crown and Three Lions on any Elysian field.

The history of a distinctive form of Korean pottery and how leading potters now pay homage to its principles. The moon jar, or 'dal-hang-ari', as it is known in Korea, is an instantly recognisable form of white porcelain made by joining two hemispherical bowls together, with the seam left visible. This fascinating survey by Korean art expert Jinsoo Park delves into the development of the moon jar during the Joseon period (1392-1897) and explores how these traditions have been revived in modern practice. Park explains how moon-jar potters - Korean and non-Korean alike - are less attuned to details and are not worried by minor flaws acquired during the firing process. He also shows how the jar's manufacture is less about technique than about underlying sentiments and aesthetics that combine spontaneity and simplicity, which are key to Korean concepts of beauty and align with Neo-Confucian philosophy. Accompanied by a photo essay of the construction process featuring a modern moon jar artist and reviewing current trends and expressions, this book is essential reading for any Eastern ceramics enthusiast.

'My favourite kind of grand space opera'BEN AARONOVITCHTrapped inside the mysterious Order of Legends, Asha is struggling to become the hero that the hundred worlds need. Her sister is dead, her mother won't wake up, Obi is gone, and Xavior keeps visiting her dreams.Unable to reach through the realm of heroes to summon the weapon that could change everything, she sets off to find the fabled gauntlet of Chasca, and meets new friends and old enemies... As three timelines begin to converge, Asha must decide exactly what she's willing to sacrifice in order to save the universe.The Rule of Chaos is the second instalment in The Order of Legends trilogy, a centuries-spanning adventure unmissable for fans of the spacefaring found family of Becky Chambers, the magical London of V. E. Schwab, and the epic climate-craft of N. K. Jemisin.

Situated in the context of environmental thought in literary studies in particular and the humanities more generally, this book claims that literature is a crucial "force" for coming to terms with the challenges of climate change and the Anthropocene.Performing a kind of creative criticism, this book is a work of eco-deconstruction which engages with a variety of films and literary texts ranging, roughly, from the early 1980s - when the knowledge of an environmental crisis started to trickle down to the general public and when scholars and governments alike turned their attention to it - to the early 21st century.Examining texts as diverse as Mad Max, Cosmopolis, Blade Runner and The Diamond Age, the book sets out to theorise an Anthropocene literary turn, repositioning literature and film as a "geological force" in the era of the Anthropocene

A Companion to Dwight D. Eisenhower brings new depth to the historiography of this significant and complex figure, providing a comprehensive and up-to-date depiction of both the man and era. Thoughtfully incorporates new and significant literature on Dwight D. Eisenhower Thoroughly examines both the Eisenhower era and the man himself, broadening the historical scope by which Eisenhower is understood and interpreted Presents a complete picture of Eisenhower s many roles in historical context: the individual, general, president, politician, and citizen This Companion is the ideal starting point for anyone researching America during the Eisenhower years and an invaluable guide for graduate students and advanced undergraduates in history, political science, and policy studies Meticulously edited by a leading authority on the Eisenhower presidency with chapters by international experts on political, international, social, and cultural history

For the first time, music legend Tom Petty’s spouse and muse of 25 years opens up about their intimate, shared lives in this memoir filled with personal anecdotes, and bittersweet reminiscing.Inseparable from their first kiss playing Spin the Bottle, Tom and Jane Petty were rock and roll monarchs cruising around the country on wild band tours and spreading their musical magic. But before heading to Hollywood, or “Hollyweird” as Jane refers to it, she and Tom were just two lost and confused teenagers from Gainesville, Florida whose lives became completely intertwined the minute they met. At the age of 13, Jane’s younger sister Robin was killed by a car while in her care, and Jane’s world shattered. Her mother threw herself into the church, leaving Jane to struggle with her grief and guilt. Meanwhile, in another part of town, Tom was suffering abuse at the hands of his alcoholic father, as his passive mother watched. As a result, both Jane and Tom found peace and solace in their teenage romance and the growing bond between them. Jane’s abrupt loss of childhood had turned her into a caretaker and protector, something Tom desperately needed. She’d continue to inspire and challenge him through their decades together. Many of Tom’s greatest hits, including “Here Comes My Girl,” “Listen To Her Heart,” and, of course, “American Girl” were written for Jane.With Tom on the road and holding down the fort while raising their two daughters, Jane had Tom’s back through their shared drug abuse, bankruptcy, a devastating house fire (which inspired the hit “I Won’t Back Down”), until her battle with depression and his disappearance into hard drugs split them up after 25 years of marriage.Complete with a Foreword by respected music journalist, David Wild, and exclusive photos, American Girl, American Dreams rounds out a complete portrait of the All-American girl who was Runnin’ Down a Dream.

The most important Swiss poet of the nineteenth century, Conrad Ferdinand Meyer is regarded as a crucial figure in the transition of German-language poetry from the Romanticism of Heine, Novalis and Eichendorff to the Symbolism of Rilke and Stefan George.

Ready to Teach: Romeo and Juliet brings together the deep subject knowledge, resources and classroom strategies needed to teach Shakespeare's famous play, as well as the pedagogical theory behind why these ideas work, helping teachers to deliver a knowledge-rich curriculum with impact.

Fourth novel in a gripping new series set during the Roman invasion of Britain, told from the perspective of the Celtic tribes that resisted them.We follow Cullen, a Celtic lad who grows to be a Named Man - a warrior in his tribe - and Cassia, a healer, as they navigate the politics of Celtic courts tumbling towards war with Rome, and each other...A fresh new take on a beloved period of history, with a cast of characters that readers will fall in love with. Perfect for fans of Damion Hunter, Conn Iggulden and Simon Scarrow.

Third novel in a gripping new series set during the Roman invasion of Britain, told from the perspective of the Celtic tribes that resisted them.We follow Cullen, a Celtic lad who grows to be a Named Man - a warrior in his tribe - and Cassia, a healer, as they navigate the politics of Celtic courts tumbling towards war with Rome, and each other...A fresh new take on a beloved period of history, with a cast of characters that readers will fall in love with. Perfect for fans of Damion Hunter, Conn Iggulden and Simon Scarrow.

After the death of Cassie's father, the arrival of a secret sibling tears her family apart. Is the newcomer who she claims to be? From the Sunday Times bestselling author.

Having fallen pregnant and married a man she didn't love, only to miscarry and lose her husband in an accident, young working-class widow NELL POTTER is starting over. In Hazelbury, she meets injured squadron leader Max, and the two share a kiss at the summer fete. But when a new group of injured servicemen arrive at the village hospital, Nell is horrified to discover amongst them her late husband's brother, who reveals her secrets to all. Will Victoria and Beatrice stick by her when they learn the truth? And will Max forgive her for lying to him?

After losing her fiance and brothers in the Great War, and with her family's wealth gone, Beatrice must make her own living against her mother's disapproval. Fiercely independent, she dreams of becoming a headmistress one day. When a nearby country house is requisitioned for use as a military hospital, she volunteers to help and works alongside David, the village doctor. Drawn to him, Beatrice has loved and lost once and her heart is buried with her fiance in France. Yet when she kisses him at the Christmas party, she knows she has already fallen for him. Can Beatrice still achieve her career dreams as a doctor's wife? And when David is called up to serve in the EMS in London, is she set to lose another fiance?