Read the following sentences. Alice likes painting. She would like to paint this landscape. John likes playing cricket. He would like to play cricket this evening. Here sentence 1 means that Alice likes painting as an art. It is a general statement. Sentence 2 means that she would like to paint a particular scene. Similarly [...]
The Yorkshire dales have never seemed more beautiful for James - now he has a lovely wife by his side, a partner's plate on the gate and the usual menagerie of farm animals, pets and owners demanding his constant attention and teaching him a few lessons along the way. All of the old Darrowby friends are on top form - Siegfried thrashes round the practice, Tristan occasionally buckles down for finals, and James is signed up for a local cricket team. 'He can tell a good story against himself, and his pleasure in the beauty of the countryside in which he works is infectious',
On summer nights, the air is often filled with the sound of crickets chirping. Symbols of good luck in many cultures, crickets live in gardens across the globe. Amazing up-close photographs explore the fascinating world of crickets, detailing the body parts and daily activities of these noisy insects.
Whether you’re a weekend cricketer or aspiring armchair expert, Cricket For Dummies helps you make sense of this fascinating sport. Not just a jargon busting guide to cricket’s laws, techniques and tactics, it also contains advice on kitting yourself out and provides lessons on playing the game and improving your batting, bowling and fielding skills. For the budding fan, there’s a guide to the greatest players, the memorable matches, and a tour through the cricketing scene giving you the knowledge you need to fully appreciate this special game.
