Ian Chappell was loved by the Australian public for his no-nonsense approach to captaining his country. An exceptionally talented batsman, a superb slip-fielder and occasional leg-spin bowler, he also developed a reputation for not suffering fools gladly, and for calling a spade a spade. His seemingly abrasive personality led to clashes with the likes of Don Bradman and Kerry Packer. Swearing on TV in Australia only cemented his legendary status at home. On the pitch he presided over a hugely successful Australian side, which featured the talents of his brother Greg (both brothers once scored a century in the same Test against New Zealand in 1973) and the fast bowlers Dennis Lillee and Jeff Thomson, and had many a notorious battle with English sides featuring the likes of Geoffrey Boycott. His mother apparently believes he's mellowed, but Chappell himself believes he has 'just got smarter with age'. The book will include his thoughts on (recent passions of) opera and classical music ('try that on me thirty years ago and I would have said it was bullshit, there's drinking to be done'), but will also feature controversial views on Steve Waugh 'a selfish cricketer and ordinary Test captain' and details of how he's 'gone into bat' for asylum seekers in Australia. All in all, a controversial but humorous look at the career of one of the Australian greats, as told to former team-mate-turned-journalist and author Ashley Mallett.

Hitting Out: The Ian Chappell Story by Chappell, Ian, Mallett, Ashley (2005) Hardcover

Ian Chappell

Soccer Books

The past 120 years of Celtic's history have been a rollercoaster ride which only the true fans have been able to stomach. Constituted in a church hall in 1887 to help alleviate the poverty of Glasgow's East End, it was just two years later that they reached the final of the Scottish Cup. But they had to wait until 1892 to take home the trophy to their new ground Celtic Park. This was the start of a great club, and one which has now taken home close to 50 home and international titles. All the characters, good and bad, old and new, are here: Jock Stein, Billy McNeill, Lou Macari, Fergus McCann, Kenny Dalglish, Martin O'Neill, Henrik Larsson, Gordon Strachan, Jinky Johnstone. And of course, not forgetting some of the less famous characters who have helped shape Celtic and make it the family club it is today. A lifelong fan and previous author of books on Celtic, Graham McColl is ideally placed to bring the character of this great club to life.

Official Biography of Celtic: If You Know the History by Celtic Football Club, McColl, Graham (2008) Hardcover

GRAHAM MCCOLL

Biographies & Memoirs

<p>Nearly 2500 years ago, the Chinese general Sun Tzu revolutionized warfare with his classic text, The Art of War. The Art of Soccer applies those principles to soccer. The result is a unique conceptual approach that not only explains what to do but why it should be done. Extremely practical, simple and insightful, this book is suitable for high school players, adult players and all coaches.Features include:A central game concept that helps explain everything you doLogical rules for dribbling and passingThe science of beating defendersSpecific instructions for beating defenders in many different situationsWhen to move and when not to moveWhere to move and whyBasic offensive processes - support, penetration, creating new opportunitiesCommon defensive tacticsRules for tackling, handling fastbreaks, defending when outnumberedHow to defend well at the ball - when to be patient, when to pressure, when to tacklePrinciples of coverage and team defenseUpdated rules, basic skills, goalkeeping, setplays, etc.222 pages, 222 photos and drawings, 33 tables, indexAnd new to this edition - Psychological Skills</p>

The Art of Soccer: A Better Way to Play

Sports & Outdoors

Catlin, Mark G., M.D.

Soccer

Good 'N Fun Soccer Stuff: A Manual of Small Games and Coaching Information

The Supporters' Guide to Premier and Football League Clubs 2001

Reference

Robinson, John (ed.)

Almanacs & Yearbooks

This new, updated edition of the definitive history of the European Nations' Championship features write-ups of each series up to and including 2004, all qualifying results and scorers and a full country-by-country record of games played.

Soccer : The European Football Championships 1958-2004

John, Robinson

Complete World Cup 1988-1998

Romeo Ionescu

The Complete World Cup 2000-2006

Gabriel Mantz

Still Steaming: A Guide to Britain's Standard Gauge Steam Railways 2010-2011

Engineering & Transportation

UNKNOWN

Transportation

Full Steam Ahead for the Railways of Northern England & Scotland 2010-2011

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