Cracking Cricket

Cracking Cricket
Author: Robin Bennett
Publisher: Firefly Press
Total Pages: 106
Release: 2023-08-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1915444225

Third book in the Stupendous Sports series which aims to do for PE what Horrible Histories did for Year 7 History lessons - out in time for the ICC World Cup in October. Full of jokes, fun facts, cartoons and spotlight on famous cricketers, perfect for cricket fans and reluctant readers.

Beefy's Cricket Tales

Beefy's Cricket Tales
Author: Ian Botham
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2014-07-03
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 1849838011

Life is very rarely dull or quiet when Sir Ian Botham is around. One of Britain's greatest sportsmen, 'Beefy' has always worked hard and played hard, and this book reflects that. With the help of his huge network of friends, colleagues, team-mates and opponents, he has put together a collection of the best and the funniest stories from the cricket world.

The Cambridge Companion to Cricket

The Cambridge Companion to Cricket
Author: Anthony Bateman
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2011-03-17
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1107494214

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 cricket on English identity, examines why cricket has seized the imagination of so many literary figures and provides profiles of iconic players including Bradman, Lara and Tendulkar. Presenting a global panoramic view of cricket's complicated development, its unique adaptability and its political and sporting controversies, the book provides a rich insight into a unique sporting and cultural heritage.

The Mediating Power of Sport

The Mediating Power of Sport
Author: Enqing Tian
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2024-10-07
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1837530785

Encouraging readers in other international settings to consider this topic from their own cultural contexts, this collection demonstrates how China has created new forms of influence through sport and considers what this might mean for how we understand the deeper role sport can play on the world stage.

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Total Pages: 354
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Cricket-Indo

Cricket-Indo
Author: K. L. Mohana Varma
Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing
Total Pages: 383
Release: 2012-10
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1618975730

Cricket is considered a religion in the Indian sub-continent. The ambition of every mother in India is to make her son a national player, but only one in 1 billion succeeds. Cricket-Indo tells the story of how young Suresh Menon is nurtured and groomed by his dedicated and determined mother to become a dashing and dynamic cricketer in the 1990s. The sporting "war on turf" between India and Pakistan plays out on television screens, glorifying national pride, even as the age-old legends and history of the countries are symbolized in the brutality and sportsmanship of the game. About the Author: K.L. Mohana Varma is a well known and popular novelist, short story writer and columnist in Malayalam - the language spoken in the state of Kerala, India. He has won many literary awards. About the English Translator: R.A.M. Varma is the author of the English version of this novel. A fisheries consultant and fisheries journalist, he has been closely associated with the Indian seafood industry for more than 30 years. He enjoys cartooning and translating short stories from Malayalam into English. His award-winning translations have been utilized by the Kerala Literary Academy and in popular magazines and he was awarded the second place prize by the British Council in a competition for short story translation from South Indian languages into English. His business interests take him from India to the UAE. He and his wife have two daughters, two granddaughters and one grandson. Publisher's website: http: //sbpra.com/RAMVarma

The Cricket in Times Square

The Cricket in Times Square
Author: George Selden
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Total Pages: 143
Release: 2014-02-25
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1466863625

After Chester lands, in the Times Square subway station, he makes himself comfortable in a nearby newsstand. There, he has the good fortune to make three new friends: Mario, a little boy whose parents run the falling newsstand, Tucker, a fast-talking Broadway mouse, and Tucker's sidekick, Harry the Cat. The escapades of these four friends in bustling New York City makes for lively listening and humorous entertainment. And somehow, they manage to bring a taste of success to the nearly bankrupt newsstand. Join Chester Cricket and his friends in this classic children's book by George Selden, with illustrations by Garth Williams. The Cricket in Times Square is a 1961 Newbery Honor Book.

The Little Cricket's Song

The Little Cricket's Song
Author: Mohammed Ayya
Publisher: Mohammed Ayya
Total Pages: 21
Release: 2024-06-08
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:

Bedtime Stories For Kids-Short Bedtime Stories Series Do you want to make your child fall asleep faster at night? Do you want your child to learn mindfulness while reading beautiful short stories? In this book, you will find a collection of stories written to help children enter a place of dreams and eventually drift off to sleep. These stories are intended to stir their imaginations in such a way that the transition from fantasy and adventure into dreamland will be a seamless one. Best of all, your children will be able to get a good night’s sleep and wake up feeling refreshed and happy. The chapters are designed to take you and your family on an exciting adventure through different situations, laden with imagination and surprises, while also attempting to disseminate valuable lessons about important principles, such as family, home, wrongdoing, and numerous other themes. While each story is unique, the underlying purpose of each remains the same: to confer on readers some degree of insight into moral behaviour and proper conduct. Through the careful application of allegory, the stories contained herein are intended not only to engage and captivate but also to serve as thought-provoking tools by which your children might avail themselves of one of mankind’s most powerful attributes: thoughtfulness and self-reflection. In addition, each story uses colourful and imaginative characters, settings, and situations to create an environment that will not only help children become interested in the story itself but also serve as a vehicle to convey a moral lesson. Plus, the stories in this book seek to create traditions and memories that will create everlasting moments that your children will treasure for the rest of their lives. These are the kind of moments that your children will surely love to share with their children someday, too. So, let’s jump right in and take a trip into a magical world from which your children will drift off in their sleep. Don’t be surprised if they don’t want to wake up after having such beautiful dreams. Dreamland is a cherished place for children of all ages. After all, it is a place where kids can truly let their imaginations flourish. This book includes: Bedtime stories that will truly captivate the young mind of your child Fun stories about animals, adventures, and legends A valuable lesson for each story In addition: They will put down their phones. This is a good way to encourage your child to go to sleep by listening to the scripts. Each story will enhance your child’s imagination and thinking. And Much More... Are you excited? Do you want to read more? Would you like your child to learn and relax, falling asleep in peace? Get our book now!