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A History & Guide to the Cricket World Cup

Author : Andrew Roberts

Publisher : Pen and Sword

Page : 186 pages

File Size : 17,20 MB

Release : 2019-01-30

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1526753626

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Book Description

A corker cricket book for longtime fans and rookies alike—a history of each of the eleven World Cup tournaments, including in-depth statistics. The Cricket World Cup is one of the most watched global sporting events and its celebrated history consumes fans around the world. Now, each of the eleven tournaments has been written up to include records of matches and individual performances, as well as a brief setting of the scene. Clear and concise, these chapters include the relevant statistics (highest and lowest totals, match aggregates, highest partnerships, top individual batting and bowling performances and biggest and smallest victory margins, etc.). Quirky findings such as the lowest team total to include a century partnership, birthday performances, most batsmen bowled out in an innings, as well as many more, are revealed in the miscellany section, and are sure to delight cricket lovers. A History & Guide to the Cricket World Cup is informative, factual and engaging, making it the perfect companion for fans.



ICC Cricket World Cup England and Wales 2019

Author : Chris Hawkes

Publisher : Carlton Books

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 48,73 MB

Release : 2019-04-04

Category : Cricket

ISBN : 9781787392199

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ICC Cricket World Cup England 2019: The Official Book is a celebration of the world's most important 50-over cricket tournament, the World Cup. Eight teams will be joining hosts England in the summer 2019 trying to prise loose the grip on the trophy, enjoyed by Australia (they have been world champions four of the last five times). Eleven venues will stage the 48 matches across England and Wales, from Taunton and Cardiff to Headingley and Chester-le-Street between 30 May and 14 July. This book contains everything fans will need, from venue guides to detailed information on every team in the finals, key players, playing strengths, coaches, past form and a prediction of teams' hopes of success. In addition to the fill-in ICC Cricket World Cup England 2019 fixture schedule, famous games are recalled in special features, together with biographies of the men most likely to light up the tournament. The Cricket World Cup's glorious history and tournament records are also fully covered making ICC Cricket World Cup England 2019: The Official Book essential reading for all fans interested in one-day cricket in its longer format.ed making ICC Cricket World Cup England 2019: The Official Book essential reading for all fans interested in one-day cricket in its longer format.ed making ICC Cricket World Cup England 2019: The Official Book essential reading for all fans interested in one-day cricket in its longer format.ed making ICC Cricket World Cup England 2019: The Official Book essential reading for all fans interested in one-day cricket in its longer format.



Modern Sports around the World

Author : David Asa Schwartz

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Page : 406 pages

File Size : 14,49 MB

Release : 2021-06-14

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1440868808

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Book Description

Modern Sports around the World focuses on the history, geography, sociology, economics, and technological advancements of 50 sports played from India to Ireland. Sports have become an international spectacle that influences nations' foreign policy, world economies, and regional morale. Hundreds of billions of dollars are at stake as governments and multinational corporations rush to make sure they have a place at the table. And yet, sports come from humble beginnings. We are fascinated by who can run the fastest, lift the most weight, jump the highest, swim the farthest, and act with the most precision. The history of sports is the history of the world. Modern Sports around the World examines 50 of the world's most popular sports. Each chapter features one sport and details that sport's origins, global migration, economic forces, media influences, political environment, pop-culture inspirations, scandalous moments, and key individuals. Sports history is a tapestry of sociological variables; Modern Sports around the World weaves them together to create a unique history book that explains not only where humanity has been, but where it might be going.





IBPS RRB Guide for Office Assistant (Multipurpose) Preliminary & Mains Exam with 4 Online Practice Sets 6th Edition

Author : Disha Experts

Publisher : Disha Publications

Page : 611 pages

File Size : 14,86 MB

Release : 2019-04-24

Category :

ISBN : 9388919424

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Book Description

• IBPS RRB Guide for Office Assistant (Multipurpose) Preliminary & Mains Examination with 4 Online Tests - 6th edition contains specific sections for Reasoning, English Language, Numerical Ability, General Awareness (with speacial reference to Banking) and Computer Knowledge. • The book contains fully solved 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018 - Prelim & Mains paper. • The book provides 4 Online Practice Sets - 2 for Prelim & 2 For the Main Exam - for Office Assisstant so as to provide the aspirants with the relevent Mock Online experience. • The book contains to the point theory with illustrations followed by a set of exercise with solutions. • The book also covers a lot of questions from the past exams conducted by IBPS for this level.



The Rugby World Cup 2019 Book

Author : Graeme Copas

Publisher : Meyer & Meyer Media

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 35,50 MB

Release : 2019

Category : Japan

ISBN : 9781782551744

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Book Description

"A thoroughly researched and comprehensive guide to the 2019 Rugby World Cup, to be held in Japan in September. The sporting highlight of the year, with teams from England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland all competing for the coveted William Webb Ellis trophy. The book will provide the reader with all the information and insight needed to understand and enjoy the competition. All 20 national teams involved are analysed and assessed on their chances of success, the star players are featured and each coach's basic strategies outlined and explained. With this book, the reader will have a handy, competent source of information on hand both before the start and especially whilst the tournament proceeds to its thrilling conclusion." --



St Lucia & Dominica Footprint Focus Guide

Author : Sarah Cameron

Publisher : Footprint Travel Guides

Page : 106 pages

File Size : 38,49 MB

Release : 2013-08-30

Category : Travel

ISBN : 1909268313

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Book Description

Lush, tropical landscapes define this area of the Caribbean. From the low-key and traditional Dominica to the spectacular mountains of St Lucia, there is much to explore. Footprint Focus provides invaluable information on transport, accommodation, eating and entertainment to ensure that your trip includes the best of these accessible and rewarding Caribbean destinations. • Essentials section with useful advice on getting to and around St Lucia & Dominica. • Comprehensive, up-to-date listings of where to eat, sleep and relax. • Includes information on tour operators and activities, from diving in turquoise waters to admiring the French colonial architecture. • Detailed maps for St Lucia & Dominica. • Slim enough to fit in your pocket. With detailed information on all the main sights, plus many lesser-known attractions, Footprint Focus St Lucia & Dominica (Includes Fort-de-France (Martinique), Castries, Soufrière & Roseau) provides concise and comprehensive coverage of one of the Caribbean’s most undiscovered regions.



GATE 2020 Mechanical Engineering Guide with 10 Practice Sets (6 in Book + 4 Online) 7th edition

Author : Deepak Pathak

Publisher : Disha Publications

Page : 1125 pages

File Size : 14,30 MB

Release : 2019-05-30

Category :

ISBN : 9388919629

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Book Description

• ‘GATE Mechanical Engineering Guide 2020 with 10 Practice Sets - 6 in Book + 4 Online Tests - 7th edition’ for GATE exam contains exhaustive theory, past year questions, practice problems and Mock Tests. • Covers past 15 years questions. • Exhaustive EXERCISE containing 100-150 questions in each chapter. In all contains around 5300 MCQs. • Solutions provided for each question in detail. • The book provides 10 Practice Sets - 6 in Book + 4 Online Tests designed exactly on the latest pattern of GATE exam.



GATE 2020 Electronics & Communication Engineering Guide with 10 Practice Sets (6 in Book + 4 Online) 7th edition

Author : Disha Experts

Publisher : Disha Publications

Page : 1172 pages

File Size : 37,55 MB

Release : 2019-06-03

Category :

ISBN : 9388919610

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• ‘GATE Electronics & Communication Engineering Guide 2019 with 10 Practice Sets - 6 in Book + 4 Online Tests - 6th edition’ for GATE exam contains exhaustive theory, past year questions, practice problems and Mock Tests. • Covers past 14 years questions. • Exhaustive EXERCISE containing 100-150 questions in each chapter. In all contains around 5200 MCQs. • Solutions provided for each question in detail. • The book provides 10 Practice Sets - 6 in Book + 4 Online Tests designed exactly on the latest pattern of GATE exam.



Rain Stops Play

Author : Andrew Hignell

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 268 pages

File Size : 23,44 MB

Release : 2013-01-11

Category : Sports & Recreation

ISBN : 1136339035

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Book Description

A geographical history of cricket in England and Wales in a global context.