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Bronte in Love
 
new Bronte in Love
When Charlotte Bronte died at the age of 38 in the Haworth parsonage where she had spent most of her life, her reputation as one of English literature’s great novelists was already assured. Here is the saga of a hopeless romantic, who naively believed true love could always conquer all.
£14.99

 
  Lucas: From the Street of Soweto to Soccer Superstar
 
new Lucas: From the Street of Soweto to Soccer Superstar
This is the story of how Lucas overcame a tough childhood, survived a shooting, and refused to be diverted from his destiny by injury to become not only a football superstar but acknowledged as one of the nicest people in the game.
£16.99

 
Lucas - Signed Copy
 
new Lucas - Signed Copy
This is the story of how Lucas overcame a tough childhood, survived a shooting, and refused to be diverted from his destiny by injury to become not only a football superstar but acknowledged as one of the nicest people in the game. Signed and dedicated by Lucas Radebe
£25.00 (Signed Bookplate Available)

 
  Herriot: A Vet's Life
 
new Herriot: A Vet's Life
Bill Mitchell gathered much of his information from interviews with father and son. In compiling this fully illustrated book, Bill could not resist adding Herriot-like tales of Dales characters.
£15.99

 
Geoffrey Boycott Foam Cushion
 
new Geoffrey Boycott Foam Cushion
As a commentator on first class cricket, Geoffrey Boycott travels the world, and there’s one item he always carries with him wherever he goes: a foam cushion.
£30.00

 
  A Hat with Distinction
 
new A Hat with Distinction
Geoffrey’s trademark hats are now available to all cricket fans who like to enjoy the game whatever the weather.
£30.00

 
Grow with Joe
 
new Grow with Joe
In response to countless requests, Joe has at last set down this knowledge in a much-needed book that puts gardening firmly in a Yorkshire context.
PUBLICATION IN OCTOBER
£14.99 (Signed Bookplate Available)

 
  Yorkshire Post Calendar 2011
 
new Yorkshire Post Calendar 2011
Apart from containing thirteen colour photographs of the county's most beautiful and best-loved locations. A perfect present that lasts throughout the year.
£5.99

 
Magnificent Seven
 
new Magnificent Seven
Yorkshire's championship years The Men, The Magic, The Memories. The players Own Story. AVAILABLE JUNE 2010.
£16.99 (Signed Bookplate Available)

 
  Beatrix Potter: Her Lakeland Years
 
new Beatrix Potter: Her Lakeland Years
The compelling story of the real Beatrix Potter, based on interviews with those who knew her. AVAILABLE JUNE 2010.
£15 (Signed Bookplate Available)

 
Frith on Cricket
 
new Frith on Cricket
Frith on Cricket is a broad collection of the best of David Frith’s writings on the game’s history, personalities and controversies. AVAILABLE JUNE 2010.
£18 (Signed Bookplate Available)

 
  Geoff Boycott Play Cricket The Right Way
 
new Geoff Boycott Play Cricket The Right Way
One of England’s finest ever batsmen and now one of our most respected commentators. This is the new, updated, edition of Boycott’s original, successful, coaching book. AVAILABLE JUNE 2010.
£9.99 (Signed Bookplate Available)

 
Joe Longthorne: The Official Autobiography
 
NEW Joe Longthorne: The Official Autobiography
Written with Chris Berry Hardback, 320 pages, fully illustrated throughout For the first time, Joe tells his life story with blinding honesty and it makes for a page-turning read. At last, the book all Joe Longthorne fans have been waiting for.
£16.99

 
  The Yorkshire County Cricket Club Yearbook 2010
 
new The Yorkshire County Cricket Club Yearbook 2010
Relive every moment of Yorkshire County Cricket Club’s season, meet all the players and get the lowdown on what it’s like to be a professional cricketer for one of the most famous sporting clubs in history.
AVAILABLE APRIL 2010
£14.99

 
Wainwright
 
new Wainwright
The biography of Alfred Wainwright. His life from Milltown to Mountain. By W.R. Mitchell
£16.99 (Signed Bookplate Available)

 
     

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