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Since Test cricket began in 1877, there have been over three thousand players representing their countries in Test matches. World XIs tackles the daunting task of choosing the best of the best and coming up with the greatest team from each era (broadly decades) of Test cricket history and exploring these players in more detail. While the statistics for each decade are closely examined, some of the selection decisions are lineball and some greats of the game have missed selection in their respective XI. Who is the better fast bowler in the 1950s - England's Brian Statham or Australia's Ray Lindwall? Do you go for Abdul Qadir from Pakistan as a spinner, or does India's Kapil Dev's all-round ability secure him a 1980s spot? Is Rahul Dravid good enough to make the 2000s side?A second XI has been included for each era to show which legendary players missed selection and to help in the debate as to whether World XIs has got it right. With legends of the game such as W.G Grace in the 1800s; through to Don Bradman in the 1930s; the West Indies' three Ws in the 1950s; Imran Khan in the 1980s; and more recent greats such as Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara, there are a wide variety of players represented through the ages. And to cap things off, there are a number of greatest-ever teams for you to mull over. World XIs is sure to cause some robust debate amongst cricket lovers the world over.

Embark on a nostalgic journey as this captivating book unravels the art of remembering vacation bliss. From sun-soaked beaches to cultural treasures, each page invites you to relive cherished moments, weaving together the tapestry of unforgettable travel experiences. Immerse yourself in the vivid recollections of adventures, bringing back the joy, laughter, and timeless beauty of your most cherished getaways."

This book is a compilation of obituaries written by Richard Smyth, a secondary at a debtors' prison in 17th century London. The obituaries provide details about the lives and deaths of various Londoners during the period, shedding light on the social and cultural history of the time.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Thinking With Clarity: Transforming Everyday Situations into Remarkable Outcomes In a world inundated with information, choices, and complexity, the ability to think with clarity is a superpower. "Thinking With Clarity: Transforming Everyday Situations into Remarkable Outcomes" is your guide to mastering this art and turning ordinary moments into extraordinary achievements. This book is a profound exploration of the power of clear thinking, written by a seasoned expert in the field of cognitive science and decision-making. Through its pages, you will embark on a transformative journey that empowers you to:

Jacob Martin is a nationally known athlete with unlimited ability. He is projected to be drafted after completing one year of college to the professional level. It appears that nothing is able to hinder or prevent him from achieving a high level of success, but he encounters a major hurdle which causes him to question his identity. Jacob is forced to navigate major setbacks on the basketball hardwood that threaten to crush his soul. It appeared that he would forever be incapable of overcoming the enormous challenges before him. Those close to him make one failed attempt after another to assist him with rediscovering his true identity, purpose, and significance, but it all leads to failed results. Jacob finally meets an individual who is also struggling in life, but able to point Jacob to hope beyond measure. This story reveals that as dark and difficult as life can be, there is always hope.

Two young people are struggling to find themselves and a role in life. For one, the world is changing too quickly. For the other, change can't come soon enough. Linking them are overgrown railway sidings - home to wildlife but about to be destroyed.

Pick a Crime, a classical book, has been considered essential throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Mental illness spares no one: children, adolescents, adults, and even the elderly. Chances are, you may have a friend, parent, sibling, relative, coworker, or spouse who has it. When a loved one is affected, it changes the dynamic of the relationships we have. Oftentimes, psychiatric disorders are powerful enough to wreak havoc on the entire household simply because people don't know enough about it, and how to deal with it. When these issues aren't addressed properly, it can lead to a painful cycle of blame and hurt.The most common mental illness is borderline personality disorder (BPD), which affects 2% of the American population each year. It is characterized by the inability to maintain stable personal relationships and extremely impulsive behavior; which is why it is commonly referred to as emotionally unstable personality disorder or emotional intensity disorder, among others. Symptoms of borderline personality disorder usually manifest themselves during adolescence or early childhood, but it can also occur later in life for others. BPD is associated with self-harm and suicide, but when diagnosed and treated early on the prognosis is quite good.In his book entitled Borderline Personality Disorder: Everything You Need To Know About Borderline Personality Disorder author Richard Smith details all the aspects surrounding this mysterious yet common illness.Here are some of things you will learn about: - Symptoms of borderline personality disorder- Conventional and alternative treatment options- Living with someone who has BPD- How to communicate with someone who has BPD- The impact of BPD in families- How to convince your child to get treatment- Choosing the right therapist- How family and friends can help loved ones with BPDIf you or someone you love has BPD, you will find all information needed to cope with this illness. It is not impossible to overcome, but it is most important to arm yourself with information.

This volume documents the UK Government's response to the unfolding social and political changes in Eastern Europe during 1989.The year 1989 saw momentous change in Europe. It was the year in which Communist rule in Eastern Europe finally ended: with mass demonstrations, an end to one-Party rule, free elections and the opening of borders. In Poland, the independent trade union Solidarity went from being an illegal organisation to running the country. Vaclav Havel went from being a jailed dissident to President of Czechoslovakia. In October 1989, the German Democratic Republic marked the 40th anniversary of the Socialist state, only to see that state collapse a month later following the opening of the Berlin Wall. In December, the Romanian leader Nicolae Ceauşescu saw his near quarter century rule brought to an end in a matter of days. This volume charts the events of an historic year in Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, the GDR, Hungary, Poland and Romania, and looks at British policy towards the Baltic States. It contains reporting from British embassies on the rapidly changing political scene, and documents attempts by the British Government to develop policy against the backdrop of unfolding revolution.This book will be of interest to students of British politics, Eastern European politics, and International Relations.

Cancer sadly afflicts many women of reproductive age and infertility affects 10 % of couples. Without doubt cancer and infertility have a devastating effect on women's lives and their families. The vast majority of people will go to enormous lengths to seek remission from long-term cancer, but a woman who has cancer and no children will often be prepared to risk her life to have a baby.This book is about hope. Hope of a cure. Hope of having a baby. Hope of good strategies to live well. The majority of women with gynaecological cancer are cured and the remainder live for many years with their disease. There are an increasing number of clinical and support options open to women facing a life-changing diagnosis.¿Dr Richard Smith, a world-leading expert and pioneer in the management of gynaecological cancer and infertility provides practical guidance and reassurance on the best choices available to women. This book will be essential reading not only for those facing a life changing diagnosis, but for their partners and families who inevitably share the burden.

Intervention is a powerful story of incredible grace in the midst of hardship, danger, disappointment and heartache. It is an epic true story of consistent intervention in the life of an individual from childhood to adulthood. This literary work is a biographical narrative which points to hope in spite of the brokenness that humanity experiences in this world. Richard Smith shares true intimate details of various unique circumstances he encountered and endured, which should have placed him on a tragic trajectory towards ultimate hopelessness, but in each circumstance, intervention is made on his behalf. If you are feeling lost, hopeless, defeated, worthless, or empty, this book will be a great encouragement to you as it points you towards hope beyond measure. Take a journey through the life of an individual who has felt all of the things previously mentioned and see how he discovered that he was purposely created and that all of the hard things he has faced in life only pushed him closer to being who God ultimately created Him to be. May this biographical effort inspire you to see the value in even the hardest things you have faced in life. May it lead you to look to the greatest hope offered to mankind, which is highlighted in the final chapter. As you read Richard's story, consider your own story and identify moments of intervention within it.

Why you may ask, is the name of this novel "e;The Dark Side of the Moon"e;? The back side of the Moon is not dark, it receives as much sunlight as the front side does. The term "e;dark"e; is often used in Science to denote our lack of knowledge, such as in Dark Matter and Dark Energy. Because the moon's front side always faces earth until recently no human has been able to see the Moon's backside. That is until 1979 when the Soviet space probe Luna 3 took the first grainy photographs and in 1968 the Apollo 8 astronauts viewed the backside firsthand. Astronomers were shocked, for the backside looked nothing like the front side does, it was if the moon had been slapped together by two totally different processes. My novel takes place in the 6th decade of the 21st Century when NASA has funded Project Farside, an observatory to be built on the Moon's backside. Placed in the crater Daedalus, the Lemaitre Synoptic Telescope (LST) is slated for "e;first light"e; in August of 2067, but this event is delayed by several problems, including a mysterious sabotage of the LST. The story follows the career of Dr. Seth Byrne, the first director of the Farside Observatory, and how Seth and his team resolve the delays and achieve "e;first light"e;. The project goes on to explore the Universe with new Project Farside instruments and explore the backside. Their discoveries remove some of the dark surrounding our knowledge of the backside of the moon.

Authoritarianism, capitalism and destruction: why China is leading the world to ecocide

George is a recently widowed seventy-nine-year-old. He nearly made it as a rock star in the 1960s and he's not happy. Tara is his teenage granddaughter and she's taken refuge from her bickering parents by living with George. Toby is George's son-in-law and he wants George in a care home.

Otis and Charlie were both in their 70's when they first saw the map - the map to the vault buried below the Old Nevada ghost town know as Heaven's Gate. Legend had it that Howard Hughes had buried 50, new and pristine, 1981 Deloreans in the massive vault. The two widowers were looking for an adventure and a chance to get away from the everyday routine of living in a retirement community. This was their chance to prove a legend and solve a 50 year old mystery. Dealing with the Indian curse and avoiding the ghosts and spirits that inhabited the old town seemed to be a minor worry - at least for now.

The sighting of Great Whites in the Gulf of Mexico was more than a rare event, it was an extraordinary event. Now, almost overnight, the vicious attacks started. The deadly encounters occurring from Biloxi all the way down to Tampa. The great whites seemed to be on an unexplainable killing rampage. A 47 foot U.S. Coast Guard Motor Life Boat and five brave crewmen were assigned the task of finding the cause of the attacks and why the creatures were suddenly appearing in alarming numbers along the beaches of the Gulf Coast. What these five men discovered was much more sinister than a marauding band of great white sharks - they found something lurking deep in the Gulf that had been lying dormant for half a century - A mindless killer void of thought or compassion - It lie on the sandy bottom and waited to be awakened.