Dan Waddell, a journalist and author, transitions to fiction with his debut novel, building upon his extensive experience in non-fiction. His work is characterized by a meticulous approach to storytelling, drawing readers into historical mysteries. Waddell masterfully blends factual detail with compelling narratives, uncovering the hidden layers of the past.
Drawing on celebrity stories to illustrate and inspire, and providing hints, tips and practical step-by-steps this pocket handbook will bring family history to life for fans of the show, and for any amateur sleuths starting out on their own journey of discovery.
Collecting hundreds of quips and quotes, and illustrated throughout, this is a cricket fan's guide to bats, beards, boundaries and bowls. It also includes witty sayings and wise words, along with legendary moments from cricketing history.
As `the voice of darts', the inimitable Sid Waddell helped transform it from an unfashionable pub game to a massively successful international sport. His son Dan Waddell grew up in this smoky, boozy world and witnessed Sid's turbulent journey from failed novelist and struggling TV producer to much- loved television personality.
`He played that so late, it was almost posthumous.' (John Arlott) For over fifty years, Test Match Special has provided the soundtrack to many cricket fans' lives - now this book collects its greatest hits.
Adolf Hitler despised cricket, considering it un-German and decadent. And Berlin in 1937 was not a time to be going against Fuhrer's wishes. But hot on the heels of 1936 Olympics, an enterprising cricket fanatic of enormous bravery, Felix Menzel, somehow persuaded his Nazi leaders to invite an English team to play his motley band of part-timers.
Lift the flaps, uncover the plot and be a secret agent with this interactive guide to becoming a spy.
Lift the flaps, follow the clues and be like Sherlock Holmes in this interactive guide to becoming a detective.