A century has always had a special resonance, in all walks of life, and none more so than in cricket. Scoring one hundred runs is the ultimate for a batsman. As former England captain Andrew Strauss admits, it's incredibly hard to do; for Ricky Ponting, it's a transformational moment in the career of a cricketer. Or in the words of Geoffrey Boycott, 'a century has its own magic'. In The Art of Centuries, Steve James applies his award-winning forensic insight to the very heart of batting. Through interviews with the leading run-scorers in cricket history and his own experiences, Steve discovers what mental and physical efforts are required to reach those magical three figures. Despite his own haul of 47 first-class tons, he himself felt at times that he was poorly equipped for the task. So working out how to score centuries is an art. And bowlers might not agree, but there really is no better feeling in cricket.

Authoritative, yet accessible, this guide provides the latest on science and technology from the world’s top cycling coaches and researchers. Comprehensive and cutting edge, coverage includes the rider–machine interface, environmental stressors, health issues, the planning of training programs, racing techniques, and more.

The thoroughly revised & updated 2nd edition of Disha's Bestseller book 'Shortcuts in Reasoning (Verbal, Non-Verbal & Analytical) will help aspirants in learning the various tips and tricks required to crack the Reasoning section of the various Competitive Exams. The book emphasizes on the short-cut methods through which one can solve any problem before time. Thus, the book not only enhances your efficiency but also helps you to master the subject. Each chapter covers theory involving shortcut approaches and formula followed by Solved Examples which depicts the use of the shortcuts. The book is further supported by a Practice Exercise with 300+ MCQs with detailed Solutions The book has been divided into 30 Chapters covering all types of Reasoning - Verbal, Non-Verbal, Analytical & Critical. The book will prove to be an asset for all competitive examinations like UPSC(IAS Prelim), Banking, CLAT, SSC, Insurance, Railway Recruitment Board Examinations, CBI, MBA, Sub-Inspectors of Police, CPO and various other competitive examinations.

Marketing Week called Allen Brady & Marsh ‘one of the UK’s greatest and most famous advertising agencies.’ This was no exaggeration. It was an agency that ploughed its own furrow, and produced advertising that still remains remembered and famous today. It was also an agency that others in the industry feared or even disliked. Not just muttering their distaste behind closed doors but publicly. At the root of this was the co-founders flamboyance, and that the agency was a believer in the power of jingles - even when they became deeply unfashionable. None the less, there is much to learn from the ABM story. And much to be amused by - to the extent that there are two volumes devoted to it.

Tremendous philosophical, social, technological, and aesthetic revolutions overwhelmed those living in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. This volume examines the manner in which writers employed the metaphor of the literary palimpsest to respond to the resulting disorie...

Joshua Ali Quare wakes in 2019 at the age of 140 in a strong youthful body with no memory of his past, to find he is at the center of a vast and deadly conspiracy. The only clues to his identity are the records he has left--messages from the man he once was... As Quare journeys through his past, he discovers he has been a key figure in the history of a turbulent, violent century--soldier, criminal, assassin, spy. A century filled with killing plagues and warring cults, ruthless corporations and dying nations. A century where treachery is often the only way to survive. Now someone is looking for him. Someone from his past. And Quare must learn the terrifying secret of his history before it unleashed devastating consequences for the future of the human race. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

The specialized jargon of some sports can be quite esoteric. Non-Americans, for example, are likely puzzled by baseball terms such as bunt, cut-off man, and safety squeeze, while the non-British may pause over cricket's Chinaman, doosra, golden duck, off-break, popping crease, and yorker. This new dictionary gives the definitions of more than 8,000 terms used in sports and games from around the world, including mainstream sports like basketball and billiards alongside the more obscure netball and snooker. Entries cover sports equipment, strategies, venues, qualifying categories, awards, and administrative bodies, while a comprehensive system of cross-references offers assistance and clarification when needed. An appendix lists standard abbreviations of sports ruling bodies and administrative organizations.

Do you know... - the difference between a chinaman and a doosra? - where to find cow corner, the V, and the corridor of uncertainty? - what Nelson, Merlyn and Michelle have to do with cricket? - how to get a ball to reverse-swing, or how the Duckworth/Lewis method works? - the origin of yorker, googly, and third man? The Wisden Dictionary of Cricket is the definitive guide to the noble game. This fully updated third edition is not only an A-Z guide to all things cricket, it also includes illustrations showing positions and strategy, and quotations from cricket literature worldwide - from 18th century match reports right up to the Darrell Hair affair. It will appeal to anyone with an interest in the game - from the seasoned aficionado to the youngest new recruit. If you've ever wondered why a batsman can expect a jaffa on a bunsen, or how to go aerial when you're on a shirtfront... this is the book for you.

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