Karen Farrington

Nick Constable

"The story of St. Patrick, his love for his people, his faith in his mission, and his courage in times of despair. ... Charts the growth of his festival, its historical importance to the Irish abroad and its emergence into the extravaganza we know today"--Dust jacket.

A Celebration

St. Patrick's Day

Remember Sergio Aguero's late goal to win the title for Man City? Or, best of all, Geoff Hurst's hat-trick wining the World Cup for England in 1966? Over half a century, Match of the Day has witnessed some of the greatest moments in football history, week in, week out. From the big shorts and brown leather balls of the Stanley Matthews era, through the classic tussles of the old First Division, right up to the glamour of the globe-spanning game that we know today, football has undergone an incredible journey - and now, in this milestone 50th year, Match of the Day celebrates the very best of the drama and the heartache. With evocative memorabilia and photography throughout, relive the story of the beautiful game, season-by-season. Featuring favourite Match of the Day memories from top players and long-standing members of the MOTD team, this is the ultimate collection of football memories for any fan.

Match of the Day: 50 Years of Football

A season-by-season look at the greatest football of the last 50 years, featuring MOTD memories from top players and long-standing members of the team. Remember Arsenal's last-gasp winner to take the title at Anfield in '89? Ronnie Radford's wonder strike to sink Newcastle in the FA Cup? Or, best of all, Geoff Hurst's hat-trick winning the World Cup for England in 1966? Over half a century, Match of the Day has witnessed some of the greatest moments in football history, week in, week out. From the big shorts and brown leather balls of the Stanley Matthews era, through the classic tussles of the old First Division, right up to the glamour of the globe-spanning game that we know today, football has undergone an incredible journey -- and now, in this milestone 50th year, Match of the Day celebrates the very best of the drama and the heartache. With evocative memorabilia and photography throughout, relive the story of the beautiful game, season-by-season. Featuring favourite Match of the Day memories from top players and long-standing members of the MOTD team, this is the ultimate collection of football memories for any fan.

The stories that go with lifeboats and their crews are those of courage, sacrifice, community and our coastline. No matter if one is on holiday by the coast, or living inland, we are always aware of the work these brave crews do, and also aware of the tremendous affection the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has throughout the whole of the British Isles. An island race appreciates those who risk their lives continually to help those endangered at sea. MAYDAY! MAYDAY! showcases the work, over many years, that the RNLI crews have undertaken, using the technology and training of their time to go out into dangerous waters to rescue people. It contains a great deal of useful/technical information to give the reader all the background information to the science of saving lives at sea.

The History of Sea Rescue Around Britain's Coastal Waters

Mayday! Mayday!

Lifeboats occupy a particular place in people’s hearts as unpaid volunteers regularly take to their boats often in extremely adverse conditions to rescue others from the sea.

Mayday! Mayday!: The History of Sea Rescue Around Britain’s Coastal Waters

Throughout recorded history, people have placed wagers on all manner of unpredictable outcomes. This Is Gambling studies this particular human tendency in detail to discover exactly what’s so addictive about placing a bet. An objective investigation covering all levels of society, this book, complete with photographs, delves into the world of betting shops, casinos, and football pools, telling the facts as they are and giving insight into the attraction of beating the odds. This nonjudgmental guide also describes the pitfalls of every form of gambling practiced today.

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