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From the start of his glittering career in 1992 to his official retirement from all formats of the game in 2013, Shane Warne has long desired to tell his incredible story without compromise. No Spin is that very story. It offers a compelling intimate voice, true insight and a pitch-side seat to one of cricket’s finest eras, making this one of the ultimate must-have sports autobiographies.

James Herriot, strapped into the cockpit of a Tiger Moth trainer, feels rather out of place, but he hasn't found a new profession and it surely won't be long before the RAF come round to his point of view. James Herriot's sixth volume of unforgettable memoirs sees him dreaming of the day when he can rejoin his wife Helen, little son Jimmy, veterinary partner Siegfried, the eternal student Tristan - and all the old Darrowby crows, both two-legged and four.

"This beautifully funny and highly entertaining book gives the reader a unique insight into what it’s like to be a military and commercial helicopter pilot. We make brief and joyous visits to Jamaica, Syria, Iran, Germany, Oman, Yemen, the North Sea, Sweden and Saudi Arabia. We live through two wars and we meet VIPs and Heads of State. Highly experienced helicopter pilot Nick Mylne constantly dazzles and entertains with his recollections of his professional life in a spin."

Every American president, from Washington to Biden: Their lives, policies, foibles, and legacies, assessed with clear-eyed authority and wit. Authors of the acclaimed Killing books, the #1 bestselling narrative history series in the world, Bill O’Reilly and Martin Dugard begin a new direction...

In No Spin, Shane sets the record straight. From his extraordinary family history to his childhood as a budding Aussie Rules footballer in suburban Melbourne. From the legendary 'Gatting ball' to his history-making 700th Test wicket. From the controversy surrounding the diuretic pill in South Africa to his high-profile relationship with Hollywood star Elizabeth Hurley. Nothing is off limits, and Shane tackles it all with his trademark directness and humour.  

Bloomsbury presents Letters to a Young Writer written and read by Colum McCann. From the National Book Award-winning, Booker Prize-longlisted author of Let the Great World Spin and Transatlantic comes a passionate and practical book of advice, as essential for budding writers as Stephen King’s...

What happens when silence protects the wrong person? Calling Out the Shadows: A Father's Stand Against the Current is the documented account of one father's decision to respond to chaos with clarity, to meet secrecy with transparency, and to choose love over anger for his daughter's sake. This memoir and practical guide does not tell you what to do. It shows you what one person did, why it held up, and how the framework behind it can be applied. This is not a book about revenge.

Welcome to Spin Talk, the podcast where every conversation is a spin away! Join host Evan Eischen as we dive into a world of unpredictable discussions guided by the spin of a roulette wheel. From thought-provoking questions to unexpected topics, each episode brings a fresh and spontaneous perspective. No scripts, no agendas, just organic, impromptu conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave Maynard was the quirky mainstay of WBZ radio in Boston for more than 40 years. His acclaimed "Maynard in the Morning" was the leader in its time slot for the entire time it was on the air. His commercials for the show, which won advertising awards, always ended with a disheveled Dave saying, "piece of cake."

Women and ADHD; you've read NHS online and had a Google but what's it really like to be told, half way through your life that YES, you have been right all along, your brain really is a bit different... In The Spin-off REALWORK founder Fleur Emery and podcast producer Annabelle 'Buckers' Buckland follow up their award winning show The REALWORK Podcast with a spin-off tackling their experiences as women with ADHD. Recently diagnosed (very recently in Fleur's case) this series of eye-wateringly frank and un-filtered conversations is lively, hilarious, poignant and covers everything from the how ...

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Welcome to Don’t Tell Your Mother. Think of this podcast like a chat around the family dinner table. One minute you’re sharing what you did for the day & having a laugh, the next you’re rolling your eyes & arguing over current events, let's be honest who doesn’t love a bit of family drama. The hosts are not like your normal podcast hosts; they’re father & daughter, a boomer & a millennial & often don’t see eye to eye. Each week they sit down to chat about their views on trending topics, stories in the news & share some recommendations. They will also be sharing family stories & ...