John Holder Books

The story of the orphan Oliver, who runs away from the workhouse only to be taken in by a den of thieves, shocked readers when it was first published. Dickens's tale of childhood innocence beset by evil depicts the dark criminal underworld of a London peopled by vivid and memorable characters - the arch-villain Fagin, the artful Dodger, the menacing Bill Sikes and the prostitute Nancy. Combining elements of Gothic Romance, the Newgate Novel and popular melodrama, in Oliver Twist Dickens created an entirely new kind of fiction, scathing in its indictment of a cruel society, and pervaded by an unforgettable sense of threat and mystery.

How well do you know your cricket? Do you think you could be the man at the stumps making the right decisions? Put your umpiring skills and knowledge to the ultimate test with this collection of 300 dilemmas from legendary artist Paul Trevillion. With expert text from renowned first-class umpire John Holder and a variety of complex and occasionally bizarre scenarios for you to adjudicate on, this is an addictive and absorbing read. With questions covering everything from handling off-field incidents to deciding when to signal a no-ball, these sporting conundrums will keep cricket fans entertained for hours. For anyone who has ever disputed an umpire's call, it's your turn to decide.

Read it yourself is a series of popular, traditional tales written in a simple way for children who are learning to read. The Pied Piper of Hamelin is at level 4, which contains longer stories for more fluent readers.

A sensitive and moving portrait of life and manners in an English country village during the 1830s, Cranford recounts the events and activities in the lives of a group of spinsters and widows.

Focusing on the philosophy that effective marketing can eliminate the need for selling, this book introduces the concept of Strategic Marketing. It guides readers through the principles and practices that can transform their approach to marketing, aiming to create a seamless connection between products and consumers. The insights provided will help you develop strategies that enhance customer engagement and drive business success, ultimately achieving the goal of making selling unnecessary.

This imaginative and hilarious collection of colourful, humorous and meticulously-illustrated cartoons captures with great affection both the joys and frustrations of caring for these lifelong companions.

A superb and wickedly entertaining collection of illustrations celebrating how dogs and their owners resemble each other in so many ways.