Village Idiots? an Affair with English Cricket
ISBN: 9781412026086 / Angielski / Miękka / 148 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A gently mocking view of English village cricket by an Australian (the 'Old Enemy', no less) who has been bewitched by its grace, charm, and sheer otherworldliness.
A gently mocking view of English village cricket by an Australian (the 'Old Enemy', no less) who has been bewitched by its grace, charm, and sheer oth...
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77,11 zł |
Botham's Century: My 100 Great Cricketing Characters
ISBN: 9780002189583 / Angielski / Miękka / 432 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. One hundred colourful portraits of the cricketing characters whom Ian Botham has come into contact with during his eventful career and who have influenced the game for good during this time: from top players, umpires and coaches to pop stars, writers and philanthropists. Among the cast of characters who feature in Botham's own Who's Who of cricket are many of the world's top past and present players, cricketers such as Viv Richards, Brian Close, Shane Warne and Nasser Hussain. Umpire Dickie Bird and the late John Arlott also have a place in Beefy's Hall of Fame. Others... One hundred colourful portraits of the cricketing characters whom Ian Botham has come into contact with during his eventful career and who have inf... |
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64,22 zł |
Geoff Boycott
ISBN: 9780007196937 / Angielski / Miękka / 368 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Few modern British sportsmen have fascinated the public more than Geoff Boycott. In this first comprehensive and balanced account of Boycott's life - fully updated to include his battle against cancer - award-winning author Leo McKinstry lifts the lid on one of cricket's great enigmatic characters. A record-breaking Test cricketer and acerbic commentator, Geoff Boycott has never been far away from controversy during his long career in the game. Based on meticulous research and interviews with a host of players, Test captains, officials, broadcasters, friends and enemies, this... Few modern British sportsmen have fascinated the public more than Geoff Boycott. In this first comprehensive and balanced account of Boycott's life... |
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51,37 zł |
Cricket in Colonial India 1780 - 1947
ISBN: 9780415400145 / Angielski / Twarda / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Considers cricket as a derivative sport, creatively adapted to suit modern Indian socio-cultural needs, fulfil political imperatives and satisfy economic aspirations. This book reveals the appropriation, assimilation and subversion of cricketing ideals in
Considers cricket as a derivative sport, creatively adapted to suit modern Indian socio-cultural needs, fulfil political imperatives and satisfy econo...
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662,64 zł |
The Times Cricket Quiz Book
ISBN: 9780007270811 / Angielski / Miękka / 226 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The definitive cricket quiz book with 2000 quality questions on all aspects of the game. Since England won the Ashes in 2005 cricket has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity. This book will appeal to quiz goers but also to cricket enthusiasts to enjoy as an informative read. Some of the facts and brainteasers will amuse and entertain as well. Questions allude to all facets of the game including the laws of cricket, the politics, the history, the venues, the teams, the players, the results and the winners and the losers. The major tournaments are covered - the Test Matches, One Day... The definitive cricket quiz book with 2000 quality questions on all aspects of the game. Since England won the Ashes in 2005 cricket has enjo... |
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42,80 zł |
Cricketing Cultures in Conflict : Cricketing World Cup 2003
ISBN: 9780714684079 / Angielski / Miękka / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Introducing themes of racial/political unification, commercialization, the media and globalization, this book explores the role of cricket and sport in each of the competing nations, with particular reference to the Cricket World Cup.
Introducing themes of racial/political unification, commercialization, the media and globalization, this book explores the role of cricket and sport i...
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270,10 zł |
Cricket and National Identity in the Postcolonial Age: Following on
ISBN: 9780415484893 / Angielski / Miękka / 292 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Bringing together leading international writers on cricket and society, this important new book places cricket in the postcolonial life of the major Test-playing countries. Exploring the culture, politics, governance and economics of cricket in the twenty-first century, this book dispels the age-old idea of a gentle game played on England's village greens. This is an original political and historical study of the game's development in a range of countries and covers: * cricket in the new Commonwealth: Sri Lanka, Pakistan, the Caribbean and India Bringing together leading international writers on cricket and society, this important new book places cricket in the postcolonial life of the majo... |
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219,12 zł |
Cricket in Wales : An Illustrated History
ISBN: 9780708321645 / Angielski / Miękka / 328 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A bat-and-ball, a bowler, the third man: to many Americans, cricket sounds like a confused jumble of several contemporary sports. The history of cricket in Wales, however, dates back to 1783 when the first recorded match on Welsh soil took place and when the principality s culture and social history forever took a turn toward cricking nationhood. "Cricket in Wales" is a remarkable illustrated history of the sport, tracing its development from the nineteenth-century where it provided a common bond and unifying activity for the diverse peoples who found their way to booming Welsh cities and... A bat-and-ball, a bowler, the third man: to many Americans, cricket sounds like a confused jumble of several contemporary sports. The history of cr... |
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29,99 zł |
Hows That? - A Little Book on Cricket for Boys and Beginners
ISBN: 9781409791331 / Angielski / Miękka / 166 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This vintage book provides information on the essentials of cricket in the form of a comprehensive yet concise treatise. With explanations of the rules, instructions for proper play, and tips on mastering the game, this is a volume that will appeal to novices with a desire to learnt the ins and outs of the game. How's That? - A Little Book On Cricket For Boys And Beginners would make for a fantastic addition to any collection, and is not to be missed by collectors of vintage sporting literature. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this...
This vintage book provides information on the essentials of cricket in the form of a comprehensive yet concise treatise. With explanations of the rule...
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163,09 zł |
The Changing Face of Cricket : From Imperial to Global Game
ISBN: 9780415443296 / Angielski / Twarda / 304 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book provides a ‘state of the art’ review of the academic study of cricket. It defines the current state of the field and will serve as the springboard for future research and scholarship of the game. This book provides a ‘state of the art’ review of the academic study of cricket. It defines the current state of the field and will serve as th... |
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433,21 zł |
The Tented Field: A History of Cricket in America
ISBN: 9780879727703 / Angielski / Miękka / 290 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Tom Melville presents a well-documented history of cricket playing in America, focusing on its period of growth in the 1840s and its periodic revivals.
Tom Melville presents a well-documented history of cricket playing in America, focusing on its period of growth in the 1840s and its periodic revivals...
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85,47 zł |
The Development of West Indies Cricket: Vol. 1 the Age of Nationalism
ISBN: 9789766400644 / Angielski / Miękka / 260 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In this first volume Professor Hilary Beckles examines the short-lived "first rising" of West Indian cricket supremacy, arguing that it sent a clear message to the world that the newly independent nations of the West Indies were able to lead world cricket
In this first volume Professor Hilary Beckles examines the short-lived "first rising" of West Indian cricket supremacy, arguing that it sent a clear m...
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215,91 zł |
The Wisden Book of Test Cricket, 2000-2009
ISBN: 9781408123355 / Angielski / Twarda / 512 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. 'The Wisden Book of Test Cricket' is well established as an invaluable and unique source of reference essential to any cricket library. This new volume includes full scorecards and match reports from 2000 to the present day and a comprehensive records section.
'The Wisden Book of Test Cricket' is well established as an invaluable and unique source of reference essential to any cricket library. This new volum...
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321,93 zł |
BATS, BALLS AND BAILS
ISBN: 9780593061473 / Angielski Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. With a century of sections detailing everything from balls and slips to pavilions, umpires and teas, Les Scott recalls all the great games and characters of cricket.
With a century of sections detailing everything from balls and slips to pavilions, umpires and teas, Les Scott recalls all the great games and charact...
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69,70 zł |
The Cambridge Companion to Cricket
ISBN: 9780521761291 / Angielski / Twarda / 310 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Few other team sports can equal the global reach of cricket. Rich in history and tradition, it is both quintessentially English and expansively international, a game that has evolved and changed dramatically in recent times. Demonstrating how the history of cricket and its international popularity is entwined with British imperial expansion, this book examines the social and political impact of the game in a variety of cultural sites: the West Indies, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. An international team of contributors explores the enduring influence of...
Few other team sports can equal the global reach of cricket. Rich in history and tradition, it is both quintessentially English and expansively intern...
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244,67 zł |
The Art of Cricket
ISBN: 9781446526514 / Angielski / Miękka / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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139,09 zł |
Wisden on Yorkshire: An Anthology
ISBN: 9781408124628 / Angielski / Twarda / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The definitive collection from the Wisden archives on Yorkshire, the most successful county cricket club in history.
The definitive collection from the Wisden archives on Yorkshire, the most successful county cricket club in history.
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160,97 zł |
The ultimate guide for Young cricketers & coaches
ISBN: 9781456882778 / Angielski / Miękka / 60 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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84,03 zł |
The ultimate guide for Young cricketers & coaches
ISBN: 9781456882785 / Angielski / Twarda / 60 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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201,72 zł |
Sticky Wicket: A Decade of Change on the World of Cricket
ISBN: 9780732293390 / Angielski / Miękka Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Malcolm Speed speaks candidly about cricket's perennial corruption problem, the 2010 Pakistani betting scandals and John Howard's nomination to the ICC Presidency.
Malcolm Speed speaks candidly about cricket's perennial corruption problem, the 2010 Pakistani betting scandals and John Howard's nomination to the IC...
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110,31 zł |