This selection of the very best, and most intriguing, writing on cricket, drawn from the mid-eighteenth century to the present day, adopts a fresh approach. It is arranged around the theme of the many things that must happen simply for a day's play to happen - from creating a clearing in a Malaysian jungle to getting to the ground - so includes, alongside writing by players both great and unknown, the perspectives of spectators, umpires, scorers and other unsung heroes of the game. There are contributions from John Arlott, Neville Cardus, C.L. R. James and E.V. Lucas; Marcus Trescothick writes on his introduction to cricket aged three; Angus Fraser on meeting Nelson Mandela; Phil Tufnell on being shanghaied into getting a haircut by Mike Gatting; and Rachael Heyhoe Flint on being the first woman to step onto the Lord's ground as a player. But it is the cricket itself and the outstanding players and their achievements that remain the focus - the greats of the recent and distant past involved in some of their most famous exploits.***Stocked 20/9/12***

Stocked 28.9.12: This title presents 15 easy-to-follow knitting patterns with an illustrated techniques section and clear step-by step instructions. All hats have a soft, fleecy lining for added coziness and children's and adult sizes included in patterns. These projects, from a UK author, are suitable for knitters of all abilities.

Following the huge success of Anjum's television debut in BBC's "Indian Food Made Easy", the same team has come together again for a new series and accompanying book, this time focusing on regional Indian cooking.

stocked 19/10/2006

Provides inspiration for food lovers who want to create a culinary feast or try something a little more adventurous in their cooking. This book is about the joys of cooking at the weekend, when there's plenty of time to shop and cook.