Duncan Hamilton Boeken

The first biography of England's finest and most controversial fast bowler.

A remarkable look at the 1966 World Cup, the most famous sporting event in English history, and a portrait of an age by our greatest writer on sport.

Duncan Hamilton was one of Britain's finest ever racing drivers, a truly larger-than-life character and seat-of-the-pants survivor. He won the classic Le Mans 24-Hour race in 1953, co-driving his works entered C-type Jaguar with Tony Rolt. Touch Wood is his hilarious and roundly acclaimed autobiography.

A celebration of football by award-winning sports writer, Duncan Hamilton.

Inspired by his father's lifelong devotion to Newcastle United, Duncan Hamilton charts the progress of postwar British football to the present day. But at the heart of the book is his exploration of the bond between father and son through the Beautiful Game and how football became the only connection between two people who were totally different from one another.

`One day you'll write a book about this club. Or, more to the point, about me. So you may as well know what I'm thinking and save it up for later when it won't do any harm to anyone.'

`Eric Liddell deserves a definitive biography. After refusing to compete on religious principle in the event in which he was favourite, the 100 metres, at the 1924 Games in Paris, Liddell won an astonishing gold medal in the 400 metres.

A portrait of a revolution in English cricket by the twice William Hill Sports Book of the Year winner.

From the author of the beloved Society of Sword and Wolf of the North trilogies, Duncan M. Hamilton's Knight of the Silver Circle—the sequel adventure-packed fantasy to Dragonslayer in The Last Dragonslayer trilogy—is perfect for fans of magical beasts and unexpected heroes Three dragons wreak havoc throughout Mirabay—eating livestock, killing humans, and burning entire villages to ash. It was nearly impossible to kill one, using a legendary sword and the magic of the mysterious Cup; to tackle three, Guillot dal Villerauvais will need help. The mage Solène fears having to kill again; she leaves Gill to gain greater control over her magic. The Prince Bishop still wants Gill dead, but more than that, he wants the Cup, and he'll do whatever he has to to get it, even sending his own daughter—a talented thief and assassin—into the dragons' path. As secrets mount on secrets and betrayals on betrayals, both Guillot and Solène face critical decisions that will settle not only their own fate but that of all Mirabaya. The Dragonslayer Trilogy: 1. Dragonslayer 2. Knight of the Silver Circle

Focusing on Eric Liddell's remarkable journey, the narrative explores his transition from an Olympic champion to a dedicated missionary in China. It highlights his unwavering faith and courage, especially during his final years in a Japanese work camp during World War II. The story captures his resilience and commitment to his beliefs, offering an inspiring portrayal of a man who lived his principles in the face of adversity.