Author: Lynn Pearson
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1398111317
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 181
Book Description
A celebration of the humble cricket pavilion, an architectural icon of British life. In this lavishly illustrated book, Lynn Pearson explores the history of these often overlooked gems of architectural and social history.
Cricket Pavilions
Author: Lynn Pearson
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1398111317
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 181
Book Description
A celebration of the humble cricket pavilion, an architectural icon of British life. In this lavishly illustrated book, Lynn Pearson explores the history of these often overlooked gems of architectural and social history.
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1398111317
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 181
Book Description
A celebration of the humble cricket pavilion, an architectural icon of British life. In this lavishly illustrated book, Lynn Pearson explores the history of these often overlooked gems of architectural and social history.
In the Game
Author: Amy Bass
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9781403965707
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Talking about race and sports almost always leads to trouble. Rush Limbaugh's stint as an NFL commentator came to an abrupt end when he made off-handed comments about black quarterback Donovan McNabb. Cincinnati Reds' owner Marge Schott and CBS commentator Jimmy "The Greek" Snyder also landed in hot water for public remarks that most people construed as racist. Ask a simple question along these lines--"Why do African Americans dominate the NBA?"--and watch the sparks fly. It is precisely this flashpoint that Amy Bass seeks to explore. Sports wield a tremendous amount of cultural power in the United States and around the world, and often influence our ideas about race. In the Game is a collection of essays by top thinkers on race that survey this treacherous terrain. They engage topics like boxer Joe Louis's iconic status during the Jim Crow era, how blacks shaped the NFL in the 1970s, American Indian sports team mascots, and soccer in Argentina.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9781403965707
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
Talking about race and sports almost always leads to trouble. Rush Limbaugh's stint as an NFL commentator came to an abrupt end when he made off-handed comments about black quarterback Donovan McNabb. Cincinnati Reds' owner Marge Schott and CBS commentator Jimmy "The Greek" Snyder also landed in hot water for public remarks that most people construed as racist. Ask a simple question along these lines--"Why do African Americans dominate the NBA?"--and watch the sparks fly. It is precisely this flashpoint that Amy Bass seeks to explore. Sports wield a tremendous amount of cultural power in the United States and around the world, and often influence our ideas about race. In the Game is a collection of essays by top thinkers on race that survey this treacherous terrain. They engage topics like boxer Joe Louis's iconic status during the Jim Crow era, how blacks shaped the NFL in the 1970s, American Indian sports team mascots, and soccer in Argentina.
Death on a Branch Line
Author: Andrew Martin
Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 0571252206
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
It is the summer of 1911 and as Britain is gripped by paranoia about German spies and secret preparations for war, railway detective Jim Stringer decides to set out for a much-needed holiday. But before he can leave he finds himself escorting a young aristocrat, Hugh Lambert, who is on his way to be executed for the murder of his father. When Hugh warns that a second murder is imminent in his isolated village, Jim sees a chance to kill two birds with one stone. And so, as he visits the village with his wife Lydia on the pretext of holidaying, Jim finds he has one weekend in which to stop another murder and unravel a conspiracy of international dimensions . . . 'Enough historical details and rural oddbods for a BBC serial, a baffling plot and - most importantly - good writing.' Scotland on Sunday 'Fascinating . . . Altogether an entertaining read.' Crimesquad.com 'An eccentric and engaging novel.' Sunday Times 'The period detail is wonderful . . . The story builds up a good head of steam early on and rattles along nicely to a satisfying conclusion.' Guardian
Publisher: Faber & Faber
ISBN: 0571252206
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
It is the summer of 1911 and as Britain is gripped by paranoia about German spies and secret preparations for war, railway detective Jim Stringer decides to set out for a much-needed holiday. But before he can leave he finds himself escorting a young aristocrat, Hugh Lambert, who is on his way to be executed for the murder of his father. When Hugh warns that a second murder is imminent in his isolated village, Jim sees a chance to kill two birds with one stone. And so, as he visits the village with his wife Lydia on the pretext of holidaying, Jim finds he has one weekend in which to stop another murder and unravel a conspiracy of international dimensions . . . 'Enough historical details and rural oddbods for a BBC serial, a baffling plot and - most importantly - good writing.' Scotland on Sunday 'Fascinating . . . Altogether an entertaining read.' Crimesquad.com 'An eccentric and engaging novel.' Sunday Times 'The period detail is wonderful . . . The story builds up a good head of steam early on and rattles along nicely to a satisfying conclusion.' Guardian
Hockey: Historical and Practical
Author: J. Nicholson Smith
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Field hockey
Languages : en
Pages : 490
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Field hockey
Languages : en
Pages : 490
Book Description
Appendix to the Journal of the House of the Representatives
Author: New Zealand. Legislature. House of Representatives
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : New Zealand
Languages : en
Pages : 770
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : New Zealand
Languages : en
Pages : 770
Book Description
Appendix to the Journals of the House of Representatives of New Zealand
Author: New Zealand. Parliament. House of Representatives
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : New Zealand
Languages : en
Pages : 984
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : New Zealand
Languages : en
Pages : 984
Book Description
Sport, War and the British
Author: Peter Donaldson
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000048365
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
Spanning the colonial campaigns of the Victorian age to the War on Terror after 9/11, this study explores the role sport was perceived to have played in the lives and work of military personnel, and examines how sporting language and imagery were deployed to shape and reconfigure civilian society’s understanding of conflict. From 1850 onwards war reportage – complemented and reinforced by a glut of campaign histories, memoirs, novels and films – helped create an imagined community in which sporting attributes and qualities were employed to give meaning and order to the chaos and misery of warfare. This work explores the evolution of the Victorian notion that playing-field and battlefield were connected and then moves on to investigate the challenges this belief faced in the twentieth century, as combat became, initially, industrialised in the age of total warfare and, subsequently, professionalised in the post-nuclear world. Such a longitudinal study allows, for the first time, new light to be shed on the continuities and shifts in the way the ‘reality’ of war was captured in the British popular imagination. Drawing together the disparate fields of sport and warfare, this book serves as a vital point of reference for anyone with an interest in the cultural, social or military history of modern Britain.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1000048365
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
Spanning the colonial campaigns of the Victorian age to the War on Terror after 9/11, this study explores the role sport was perceived to have played in the lives and work of military personnel, and examines how sporting language and imagery were deployed to shape and reconfigure civilian society’s understanding of conflict. From 1850 onwards war reportage – complemented and reinforced by a glut of campaign histories, memoirs, novels and films – helped create an imagined community in which sporting attributes and qualities were employed to give meaning and order to the chaos and misery of warfare. This work explores the evolution of the Victorian notion that playing-field and battlefield were connected and then moves on to investigate the challenges this belief faced in the twentieth century, as combat became, initially, industrialised in the age of total warfare and, subsequently, professionalised in the post-nuclear world. Such a longitudinal study allows, for the first time, new light to be shed on the continuities and shifts in the way the ‘reality’ of war was captured in the British popular imagination. Drawing together the disparate fields of sport and warfare, this book serves as a vital point of reference for anyone with an interest in the cultural, social or military history of modern Britain.
The Long Passage
Author: Malcolm Saville
Publisher: Evans Brothers
ISBN: 023753570X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
The Buckinghams are on vacation in at the sea, and Juliet and Simon are quick to explore and find adventure. They encounter a number of strange characters, and eventually come to learn a long-hidden secret about Brighton's Dome concert hall.
Publisher: Evans Brothers
ISBN: 023753570X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 35
Book Description
The Buckinghams are on vacation in at the sea, and Juliet and Simon are quick to explore and find adventure. They encounter a number of strange characters, and eventually come to learn a long-hidden secret about Brighton's Dome concert hall.
Her Ladyship's Guide to the British Season
Author: Caroline Taggart
Publisher: Batsford Books
ISBN: 1849944199
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
Great Britain has a long tradition of spectacular seasonal events, parties, pomp and ceremony. But times have moved on since the days of formal manners and dress codes and with many exclusive events now accessible to everyone, it can be tricky to know where to go, what to wear and how to act. Luckily, Her Ladyship is on hand to guide you though the social minefield of the British Season. This practical guide will take you on a tour of all the best events, including Chelsea Flower Show, Glyndebourne Festival, Lord's Test Cricket, The Epsom Derby and Royal Ascot, Wimbledon, Henley Royal Regatta, Glorious Goodwood, Cowes Week and many more. Her Ladyship is always on hand to explain what happens where, giving invaluable advice on dress codes and traditional customs along the way. Insider's tips on getting tickets and what not to miss at each event make this the must-have companion of the Season.
Publisher: Batsford Books
ISBN: 1849944199
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
Great Britain has a long tradition of spectacular seasonal events, parties, pomp and ceremony. But times have moved on since the days of formal manners and dress codes and with many exclusive events now accessible to everyone, it can be tricky to know where to go, what to wear and how to act. Luckily, Her Ladyship is on hand to guide you though the social minefield of the British Season. This practical guide will take you on a tour of all the best events, including Chelsea Flower Show, Glyndebourne Festival, Lord's Test Cricket, The Epsom Derby and Royal Ascot, Wimbledon, Henley Royal Regatta, Glorious Goodwood, Cowes Week and many more. Her Ladyship is always on hand to explain what happens where, giving invaluable advice on dress codes and traditional customs along the way. Insider's tips on getting tickets and what not to miss at each event make this the must-have companion of the Season.
Locating the English Diaspora, 1500-2010
Author: Tanja Bueltmann
Publisher: Liverpool University Press
ISBN: 184631819X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
This collection of essays is the first serious attempt to conceptualise the transplantation of English migrants and culture in the New World as a diaspora.
Publisher: Liverpool University Press
ISBN: 184631819X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
This collection of essays is the first serious attempt to conceptualise the transplantation of English migrants and culture in the New World as a diaspora.