The Summerbee family is unique in that three successive generations have played professional football - George, the unsuccessful journeyman; Mike, who starred for Manchester City in their golden era; and now Nicky, who has played at the top level for City and Sunderland. Their careers have taken different paths, and the rewards have varied hugely, but in the end they all have to contend with disappointment and frustration. In this updated edition, the author shows how professional football affects them and also how their families cope with the dramatic changes in mood and success, where a bad day at the office can result in tens of thousands of fans screaming abuse or a good day brings mass adoration.

Fathers, Sons and Football

COLIN SHINDLER

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In the summer of 1940, Britain's army had been driven ignominously from France, her allies had collapsed and the population was seized with invasion panic. It seemed only a matter of time before Britain was forced to surrender to Germany's terrifying and efficient fighting machine. Into this terrible moment stepped Winston Churchill and the fighter squadrons of the RAF. A ruthless battle to the death ensued in the skies of southern England. The story of how Britain survived the rest of that year to inflict on Hitler his very first defeat is about tactics, aircraft and leadership. But above all, it is a story of heroism and endurance told from both sides.

Battle of Britain, July-October 1940: An Oral History of Britain's Finest Hour

PARKER, Matthew

This illustrated biography celebrates the life and work of Michael Palin who, for the last 30 years has held a unique place, not just in British television, but in the world media. Since the much-revered Monty Python series first aired in 1969 and changed the face of British comedy, he has gone from strength to strength and his career encompasses an award winning series of children's books, hugely successful feature films such as "A Fish Called Wanda" and, of course, his travelogues which attracted unprecedented TV audiences and gave rise to a number of bestselling books.

Life of Michael

Humor & Entertainment

Jeremy Novick

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In 1660, within a few months of the restoration of Charles II, a group of 12 men, including Robert Boyle and Christopher Wren, met in London to set up a society to study the mechanisms of nature. At a time when superstition and magic governed reason, the repressive dogma of Christian belief silenced many, and where post-war loyalties ruined careers, these men forbade the discussion of religion and politics at their meetings. The Royal Society was born and with it modern, experimental science. This book is a study of the turbulent political, economic and religious background to the formation of the Royal Society - an era of war against the Dutch, the Great Plague and the Great Fire of London. It aims to make readers reassess many of the key events of this period, showing how Freemasonry, supported by Charles II, was the guiding force behind the birth of modern science, under the cover of the Royal Society.

The Invisible College : The Royal Society, Freemasonry and the Birth of Modern Science

ROBERT LOMAS

For thirteen years Jennie Bond has been treading in the footsteps of the Royal Family as the BBC's royal correspondent. In that time, she has covered many momentous events - among them, three marriage breakdowns, Camillagate, the Queen's annus horribilis and the death of the Princess of Wales, whom Jennie had met privately on a number of occasions. Jennie recounts these meetings in material that until now has never been in print. This is a lively, entertaining book that will cast the Royals in a new light as Jennie takes the reader behind the scenes of events at home and on tour.

Reporting Royalty : Behind the Scenes With the Bbc's Royal Correspondent

Bond, Jennie

The Delicious Daughter

Paul Little

Geoff Hurst's unique hat-trick in the 1966 World Cup final catapulted him to international superstardom and changed his life forever. Now, in this updated edition of his long-awaited and bestselling autobiography, he recalls England's greatest sporting moment, and reveals the inside story of what it was like playing with and against some of the greatest names in history - Pele, Moore, Beckenbauer and Charlton. His assessment of today's superstars, packed with insight from one of the game's true legends, must be read, as England look to the future with an exciting young squad.

1966 And All That : My Autobiography

Hurst, Geoff

Biographies & Memoirs

Jonny Wilkinson tells his own story and talks of the artistry of his rugby skills, his personal heroes and influences, his daily life in rugby, and England's World Cup triumph in 2003.

My World

Jonny Wilkinson

When Lionel Lawrence opens his rambling rectory to rehabilitate young offenders he has no idea of the consequences, least of all that they will include blackmail and murder. Chief Inspector Barnaby has a good idea of the identity of the violent individual responsible, now all he needs is evidence.

Place of Safety

Mystery, Thriller & Suspense

GRAHAM, Caroline

Mystery

Kerry-born Tom Crean ran away from home as a youth, and joined Scott's Discovery voyage in December 1901, not returning to England until 1904. He went back to the Antarctic with Scott on his fateful attempt on the South Pole, eventually having to bury him. By now one of the most experienced men in this extreme climate, he was invited to join Scott's great rival Shackleton on his Endurance expedition. Once again, he played a leading role, and sailed in the open James Caird across the southern ocean to South Georgia to sound the alarm for the stranded team in the Antarctic. After playing this heroic role in saving the mission, Crean retired to live quietly with his family in Ireland.

An Unsung Hero : The Remarkable Story of Tom Crean - Antarctic Survivor

SMITH, MICHAEL

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