Bøger om North West England

Manager-legenden sir Alex Ferguson udleder i denne bog essensen af sine 38 år som træner – først i Skotland og siden, selvfølgelig, gennem 27 år i Manchester United. Han afslører de nøgleredskaber, han anvender for at levere vedvarende succes på og uden for grønsværen. Fra taktik til teamvork, fra hyring til fyring, fra at håndtere bestyrelsen til at redegøre for fiasko – i LEDELSE beskriver Ferguson de mest afgørende ledelsesmæssige beslutninger gennem en forbløffende karriere. Sir Alex Ferguson er stadig en vigtig del af Manchester United som direktør og bestyrelsesmedlem. I bogen er der mange konkrete, underholdende eksempler og anekdoter fra Manchester United.

”Giv mig ikke det røde kort, før jeg har haft chancen for at spille.”For første gang i sit liv er Gareth i et forhold, hvor han kan slappe af og åbne op, men det giver også plads til uvelkomne, undertrykte barndomsminder om svigt og sorg. Minder, der truer med at slå skår i den ellers lykkelige Harris-familie.For Sloan er et forhold langt mere end blot en ny kæreste. At lukke en mand ind i sit liv betyder også at lade ham blive en del af sin datters liv. Og at Gareth er en af sladderpressens yndlinge hjælper på ingen måde Sloan, der stadig kæmper om forældremyndigheden over sin datter.Kan deres forhold stå distancen, når de skal dele det med resten af verden?Grib chancen er anden bog i duetten om Gareth og Sloan. Romanen er samtidig den femte, selvstændige sportsromance om Londons berømte og berygtede fodboldspillende Harris-brødre. “Amy Daws har i sandhed skrevet en exceptionel historie, og jeg er sikker på, at vi kan forvente flere fantastiske ting af hende.” – HYPABLE“Grib chancen aktiverede HELE følelsesregisteret! Selv hvis du ikke har læst de andre Harris Brothers-bøger, så er du nødt til at læse Grib mig og Grib chancen.” – STORY LOVER’S SOCIETY“Hvis du leder efter en sportsromance … med en eftertænksom, sjov og dirty talking britisk fodboldspiller. med en hyggelig, kærlig og velkendt familie. med et hint af nervepirrende konflikt, men på en god og hjertevarm måde. som er super sexet og vildt sød. som er en utroligt velskrevet historie.Så vil du elske Gareth og Sloans vej mod at acceptere deres fortid og opnå succes, lykke og kærlighed i den her duet!" – DG BOOK BLOG

In Liverpool F.C. - Legends we've collected stories on dozens of Liverpool FC's most celebrated players managers and games. With expert commentary and lavish photography, you'll explore and rediscover the attributes that made these players, managers and teams iconic, as well as the moments that propelled them to greatness. From past greats like Kevin Keegan and Kenny Dalglish to modern giants such as Mo Salah there's something for every Liverpool fan here. Over a century, Liverpool has provided fans with hundreds of unique personalities, countless unforgettable moments and some of the greatest feats of sporting brilliance ever seen. From its humble beginnings in the northwest of England to the global phenomenon it has become today, the club has evolved and changed almost beyond recognition. But the exploits of the soccer heroes of years past continue to stand the test of time.

The essential guidebook to walking the 84-mile Hadrian's Wall Path. One of the UK's most visited National Trails, it runs the length of the Roman Wall from Bowness-on-Solway in Cumbria to Wallsend, Newcastle. The trail is presented here in 10 stages, with suggestions for five and eight-day itineraries. It is suitable for beginners, although a reasonable level of fitness is required if doing it as a multi-day walk. The route is described both west to east and east to west, and the guidebook also features extensions to Maryport on the far west coast of Cumbria and to South Shields on the east coast. This full-colour guidebook contains a wealth of information on the history of the Wall, and a range of practical information for walkers, from accommodation and itinerary planning, to details on public transport and refreshments. A separate map booklet of 1:25,000 scale OS maps shows the full route. Clear step-by-step route descriptions in the guide are illustrated by 1:100,000 OS map extracts. The route description links together with the map booklet at each stage along the way, and the compact format is conveniently sized for slipping into a jacket pocket or the top of a rucksack.

Mr. and Mrs. Smith meets The Fugitive in this propulsive thriller about a woman in a race against time to clear her name and find her husband’s murderer.

”Jeg vil ikke have, at du dominerer mig, Sloan. Jeg vil bare gerne overgive mig til dig.”Gareth Harris har altid været i kontrol. Som anfører for Manchester United og ældste bror i den store Harris-familie er han vant til at være den, der tager styringen. Men ansvaret er udmattende, og Gareth ønsker mere end noget andet at koble fra og give slip. At afgive kontrollen er noget, han aldrig har kunnet ... Lige indtil han møder Sloan.Amerikanske Sloan er for nyligt blevet skilt og står midt i en indædt kamp om forældremyndigheden for sin datter, og alt føles ude af hendes hænder.Så da Gareth, den sexede fodboldspiller som hun er stylist for, gør det klart, hvor tiltrukket han er af hende, kaster de sig ud i en affære. Det skulle bare handle om sex og være deres frirum, væk fra resten af verden og forpligtelserne … Ingen af dem havde forudset, hvad følelser kunne betyde for spillereglerne.Grib mig er den første bog i en duet om den ældste bror, Gareth Harris. Romanen er samtidig den fjerde, selvstændige sportsromance om Londons berømte og berygtede fodboldspillende Harris-brødre. “Harris-brødrene er afhængighedsskabende på så mange planer!” – TRUE STORY BOOK BLOG“Grib mig er FREMRAGENDE!” Amy Daws skriver den bedste sportsromance på markedet.” – SPELLBOUND STORIES BOOK BLOG“Grib mig er Amy Daws’ bedste bog til dags dato. Gareth og Sloan er sprængfarlige og deres unikke forhold fangede mig fra første side.” – MODERNBELLEBOOKS“Amy Daws gjorde Gareth hvert et sekund af ventetiden værd.” – DEVILISHLY DELICIOUS BOOK REVIEWS

DRØMME KAN BLIVE TIL VIRKELIGHED DE MEST UVENTEDE STEDERRosie står ved en af livets skilleveje. Hun nærmer sig de 40 med en brændende længsel efter familie, børn og et hjem, der summer af liv og kærlighed.Men hendes virkelighed er langt fra ønskedrømmen. Hun og Max er fanget i en trang bylejlighed, og hendes desperate forsøg på at blive gravid synes endeløse. Men da hun en dag får et uventet opkald fra en advokat, opstår nye muligheder. Hun har arvet Villa Skovly, en fortryllende, men forfalden villa i det maleriske Lake District.Men hvem er den gådefulde kvinde, der har overdraget Villa Skovly til Rosie, og kan hun føre huset tilbage til fortidens storslåede glans? Det hele føles næsten for godt til at være sandt …Drømme om Villa Skovly er en moderne og overraskende kærlighedshistorie om længslen efter en familie, umulige livsvalg og skæbnens uforudsigelighed.

Charlie, a young and struggling waitress, supports her alcoholic mother in working-class Liverpool. Out of desperation, she turns to sex work to make ends meet. A chance encounter with a wealthy hotelier sparks an intense romance crossing rigid social boundaries. Charlie dreams of equality in their relationship, but deep down doubts whether their passion can overcome the vast differences in their backgrounds. Yet she finds herself irresistibly drawn to her enigmatic lover as they navigate the conflicts between their contrasting worlds.

What was your experience of art in school? Was it all doilies, cheap paint, and crusty brushes? Or was it better than that but you still wondered why it seemed to be the runt of the educational litter. In this humorous, engaging, and thought-provoking book, Anna Cutler, a leading figure in art education, takes you on a journey through her personal experiences and reflections on the value of art in schools. By the end you'll come to realise that the stakes are surprisingly high for the social, emotional, and intellectual development of our children. It is an impassioned plea to nourish, within and beyond schools, the one resource that will never run out: the human capacity to create. "Engagingly informal and on a take-it-or-leave-it basis, this wise and witty book can be absorbed quite effortlessly in one sitting. It leaves you with the sense that you've enjoyed one-on-one tuition from the favourite teacher you never had." Dr Shane Kinghorn, Manchester Metropolitan University. "I learned a great deal reading this book and laughed in all the right places. It is a powerful, persuasive 'Call to Arts'." Andrew McGuinness, author.

Book 1 in the Rift Walker trilogy.

The events of this novel take place in London and Manchester. Sofia tells her life story to Victoria, a young girl, as they stand on Westminster Bridge in the heart of the vibrant city of London. Sofia's life story starts after Big Ben of sound announcing her events, as a child in primary school to her adolescent years, and then becoming a medical student at Queen Mary University while battling breast cancer. Her journey in the past explains the trials and the hell she faced after going through the surgery of eradication. Sofia had to continue her studies if she wanted to become a doctor, but first she'd have to learn to be emotionally stronger to be able to move forward. Sofia spent time researching the growth of human organs, therefore, she wrote a medicine research about that, for it she would to find someone to work with her and that what happened when met with professor Anna scientist and director of the Medical Research Center (MRC) at Manchester University to discuss her findings and to see if there was a possibility to research them in reality. Anna agreed sharing that with Sofia and could be beneficial to the world even though it was so complex topic. Victoria is taken in with Sofia's story because her friend Jasmine has breast cancer but she refuses the surgery of eradication. Victoria hopes that Sofia's inspiration can help to convince Jasmine to get surgery for survival. What if Jasmine still refuses eradication? Will she choose death? What will be the alternative if Sofia could convince her? Will Sofia and professor Anna's medical research provide solutions to science? This is what the novel will tell us.

A collection of verse inspired by the style of John Cooper Clarke, the 'Godfather of Punk Poetry.' The verse is mostly commentary on current social issues, attitudes and mores addressed in a sardonic and hopefully amusing manner. Ideally, the verse should be read to a club or pub audience in a rapid manner and in a Manchester accent. The author has a bash at establishment figures, 'celebrities,' and 'political correctness,' and other current topics.

A terrific selection of photographs in celebration of steam on the railways around Carlisle in the 1960s.

A fascinating collection of merged historic and modern images that reflect the changes in Blackpool through the decades.

Explore the Cheshire town of Macclesfield in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to its history, people and places.

Manchester, England. Har kvinden dræbt sit eget barn? Er hun til fare for sig selv? Svarene gemmer sig i nabolaget, men politiefterforskerne Donna Bell og Jade Bradshaw møder kun løgne og vildledning, hvor end de kommer frem. Det lille samfund er hårdt prøvet. Ødelagt af fattigdom, håbløshed, desperation – og mord.Da en fremmed pludselig kommer ind i Jades liv, vender hendes fortid ubarmhjertigt tilbage og truer med at smadre den verden, hun omhyggeligt har skabt for sig selv.Donna kæmper med at få det hele til at gå op: arbejde, ægteskab og børn. Det er en vanskelig balanceakt, og snart vil tæppet blive trukket væk under hende.”En stjerne på den britiske krimilitteraturs himmelhvælving.”– Big Issue in the North“Staincliffe skriver fremragende og med indlevelse om ting, der virkelig betyder noget.”– Literary Review“Den mest modne forfatter i britisk krimilitteratur.”– The Telegraph

A care home in lockdown isn't the best place for a big birthday, but Matty wants to mark her centenary in style. But hidden histories haunt her: the child she gave up for adoption and her ancestors' role in the transatlantic slave trade.

A fascinating portrait of Wigan and the surrounding area presented through a remarkable collection of historical postcards.

A guided tour through the four towns of Heaton Moor, Heaton Mersey, Heaton Chapel and Heaton Norris, showing how the areas you know and love have changed over the centuries.

An accessible history of Preston from prehistory to the present day highlighting the city's significant events and people.

Explore rare and previously unpublished images of fire engines in and around Liverpool and Merseyside.

The history of the railways in Lancashire from 1978 to the present, from the end of the BR regional era, through sectorisation to privatisation.

The first volume in a series looking at the joint lines of Britain's pre-Grouping railways focusing on Scotland and Northern England.

All the lights were on at the Moon Under Waterand the landlord, an Owl, was slowly pulling a pintto test his ale. Toothsome. It was Christmas Eveand the fire in the ancient grate gargled its flames . . .A horse walks into a bar. A hedgehog plays the piano. An owl mulls a flagon of wine. On Christmas Eve at the Moon Under Water, anything is possible, so when the landlord announces a festive prize for the best performance of the night, all and sundry pile into the pub, eager for a chance at victory.In Christmas Eve at the Moon Under Water all the old rivalries of the natural world are suspended for one miraculous night, as man stands shoulder to shoulder with animal, and predator and prey add warble and wail to the Yuletide chorus.The enchanting new festive poem from Carol Ann Duffy, former Poet Laureate of the United Kingdom, and adorned with sumptuous illustrations, Christmas Eve at the Moon Under Water is the perfect festive gift for the poetry lover in your life.

The word legend is thrown around all too readily these days, but there can be no doubt that the Manchester United players featured in this book are the very best to have ever graced a football pitch. They are true legends of the club and the game. Spanning the decades and covering all the Manchester United's most iconic eras, we uncover the fascinating stories and incredible accomplishments of the club's greatest soccer players from Bobby Charlton and George Best to Eric Cantona Roy Keane and Ronaldo. It's not just about great players, though. Without great managers there would be no great players, legendary teams or memorable matchups. That's why we also run down the ten most successful managers from Manchester United history, look back at the ten greatest championship winning teams and relive ten of the best games of all time.

This fascinating book looks at the largely unknown history of hospital trains, which wound their way across the scarred landscapes war-weary Europe, and the doctors and nurses who sacrificed their lives treating patients from all sides of the conflict.