A lot can happen in 90 minutes. For almost 160 years, goals, red cards and even substitutions have led to some of the strongest and most remarkable sporting legacies. From the first kick to the last, The History of Football in Ninety Minutes (Plus Extra Time) gives fuel to the notion that every minute in football counts.
Football is more than just a game. Over the past 150 years it has become a source of identity, conflict and debate for all who follow and play it. Starting in Victorian England, Football's Fifty Most Important Moments journeys through 160 years of incredible events to the modern day, where new and innovative ideas are reshaping the game.
A funny, eye-opening collection of reminiscences from one of the UK's leading music journalists.
More than 40 stories from the glory days of rock'n'roll, featuring Lou Reed, Elton John, Sting and The Clash.Allan Jones brings stories – many previously unpublished – from the golden days of music reporting. Long nights of booze, drugs and unguarded conversations which include anecdotes, experiences and extravagant behaviour.- A band's aftershow party in San Francisco being gatecrashed by cocaine-hungry Hells Angels- Chrissie Hynde on how rock'n'roll killed The Pretenders- What happened when Nick Lowe and 20 of his mates flew off to Texas to join the Confederate Air Force- John Cale on his dark alliance with Lou ReedAllan Jones remembers a world that once was – one of dark excess and excitement, outrageous deeds and extraordinary talent, featuring legends at both the beginnings and ends of their careers.
Zak's training is cut short when he is sent on his first mission. The King of Montevisto and his family have been threatened and the secret services believe the attack will take place on the family's forthcoming visit to the UK. It's vital that the trip goes smoothly and Zak is in charge of protecting the king's son. He soon finds he needs all his training and talents to outwit the enemy and save lives.A gripping new thriller in this fast-paced series. Perfect for young fans of 24 .
The tenth and final novel in the Catrin Sayer series. In the middle of family upheaval during the Covid pandemic, Catrin Sayer takes a career development assignment with the Devon and Cornwall Police. There, at the rank of superintendent, she chairs a reorganisation task force, a far cry from her former operational roles with the Metropolitan Police. During her contract, the violent deaths of a man and his daughter in Tavistock are linked to an art theft. Art crime being Sayer's core expertise, she suddenly has two roles: chair of the task force and oversight of the team investigating the murders. After one perpetrator is identified and arrested, Sayer's actions to achieve further arrests place her career as a police officer at risk.
This updated sixth edition serves as a comprehensive guide for undergraduate cellular and molecular bioscience students, emphasizing essential laboratory skills. It includes fundamental background information, practical tips, and detailed explanations, all aimed at helping students cultivate transferable skills vital for their future careers.