What Was Wrong with That Then, Umps? by Matthew Stevenson

What Was Wrong with That Then, Umps? 

by  Matthew Stevenson

'Delicious reading for cricket fan...to look into mind of umpire'

About the book 

There are countless books written about the wonderful sport of cricket, but not many from the unique perspective of the umpire. Matthew Stevenson's What Was Wrong With That Then, Umps? is an entertaining and amusing insight into the world of cricket. His diary covers five seasons spent as an umpire in recreational cricket, the many grounds he officiated at, the characters he encountered, the decisions he had to make - some right, some wrong - the cricket teas and the after match post-postmortems. Whether you are just an armchair cricket fan or an aficionado of the summer game, there is much in this book to interest and amuse you. For a player at any level, it will give you a greater understanding of the level of knowledge and concentration needed by the match officials who are so essential to recreational cricket.

About the author 

Matthew Stevenson was born in Amersham in 1963. He played club cricket for thirty years, for Chalfont Saints C.C. from 1978-92 and for Chalfont St. Peter C.C. from 1993-2007, before retiring as a player and taking up umpiring in 2008. His other interests include all sports - especially football, rugby and tennis - long-distance walking and the countryside, British and maritime history, and current affairs.

My Ratings (8 Out of 10 stars)

'Delicious reading for cricket fan; entertaining drama on the cricket ground described fluently. This book let the reader to look into mind of umpire'

Non-fiction book written by Matthew Stevenson, a retired cricketer and umpire is cup of coffee for cricket fans. 
In the book dilemma of umpire is described in entertaining language; that grips the reader throughout the book.

Technical language may hurdle layman but readers used to cricket terminology will find it entertaining and informative. 

Writer has written his own experiences about umpiring with some shocking information.

Product details

Paperback: 293 pages; Publisher: Olympia Publishers (26 May 2016); Language: English; ISBN-10: 1848977468; ISBN-13: 978-1848977464; Product Dimensions: 12.7 x 1.7 x 20.3 cm

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Who should read: 

Cricket fans,must read...

Who should not read? : 

Have you just heard the name of Cricket? Don't dare to think about the book; technical language will kill you...

Complimentary copy of the book was given for honest and unbiased review. No payment are accepted for reviews..

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Karma isn't Such a Bitch!: Love, Life & Karma Unravelled

Karma isn't Such a Bitch!: Love, Life & Karma Unravelled by Rashmi Rathi 

Product details

• Paperback: 116 pages
• Publisher: Educreation Publishing (25 May 2016)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9385247816
• ISBN-13: 978-9385247811
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Ratings ( 6.5 out of 10)

Story of a Krish who had bad days after glorious education. He was broken and lost; his wife left him. He cursed god for doing things with him; he continued asking for explanation for that..dismayed krish went on break. In his parental home away from a city in forest he finds his all answers.. 

Review

Business background is used to explain the 'Law of  Karma'; fluently written, easily understandable language and spiritual talk between 'Baba' and 'Krish' are enough to keep the reader engaged.
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Cover page is disappointing, covering the short read; climax is as per expected. But till author could have written better and should have tried something more interesting and new instead of churning well known facts.

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​​Daughter of the Sun by Zoe Kalo by Zeo Kalo

​​Daughter of the Sun by Zoe Kalo by Zeo Kalo an enthraling and gripping saga

Title: Daughter of the Sun (Cult of the Cat series, Book 1)

Author: Zoe Kalo

Genre: YA mythological fantasy

Word count: 93,000 words

Release date: May 1, 2016

My rating (8 out of 10 star)

Trinity a girl brought up in orphanage, comes in contact of a weird island; meets with her grandmother and other characters. She was engaged in solving a mysterious document left with her and then the journey starts....

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Interesting, enthralling and gripping story based on Egyptian mythology is described including a love story. 

Writing style

Fluently written story keeps the reader engaged throughout the book; and does not allow the loss of interest.

Characters: 

The character of the Trinity is complex; while other characters are developed. The island of cats itself becomes an interesting character in whole story.

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Whys should read the book?:

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Daughter of the Sun, Book 1 - blurb

Sixteen-year- old Trinity was born during a solar eclipse and left at the doorsteps of a

convent along with a torn piece of papyrus covered with ancient symbols. Raised by

nuns in the English countryside, she leads a quiet life until she’s whisked away to the

Island of Cats and a grandmother she never knew.

But before they can get to know each other, her grandmother dies. All that Trinity has

left is a mysterious eye-shaped ring. And a thousand grieving cats. As Trinity tries to

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curses, and a prophecy that points to her and her new feline abilities.

Unwilling to believe that any of the Egyptian gods could still be alive, Trinity turns to

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to confront her true self—and a horrifying destiny.

About the Author

A certified bookworm, Zoe Kalo has always been obsessed with books and reading.

Reading led to writing—compulsively. No surprise that at 16, she wrote her first novel,

which her classmates read and passed around secretly. The pleasure of writing and

sharing her fantasy worlds has stayed with her, so now she wants to pass her stories to

you with no secrecy—but with lots of mystery…

A daughter of adventurous expats, she’s had the good fortune of living on 3 continents,

learning 4 languages, and experiencing a multicultural life. Currently, she’s working on a

Master’s degree in Comparative Literature, which she balances between writing, taking

care of her clowder of cats, and searching for the perfect bottle of pinot noir.

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