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1966 AND ALL THAT: MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY

\pause{1500}Author: Hurst, Geoff
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 6075 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 9
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 12.50
\pause{1500}Reader: Barber, Douglas
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The man who scored that hat-trick in 1966, thus securing his place as a hero of English football, Geoff Hurst describes his life both inside football and beyond!

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AGAINST THE WALL

\pause{1500}Author: Yates, Simon
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 5796 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 8
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 7.75
\pause{1500}Reader: Griffin, George
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Infamous as the person who 'cut the rope' to fellow mountaineer Joe Simpson on an epic climb, the author has continued climbing the hardest routes. In this book Simon Yates helps us to understand what drives people into these extreme situations.

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AS IT WAS

\pause{1500}Author: Trueman, Fred
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 7537 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 10
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 0.00
\pause{1500}Reader: Swingler, Jim
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Cricketer Fred Truman tells the full story of his life in his own forthright way - from his Yorkshire village childhood, his debut for Yorkshire at eighteen and his international test cricket triumphs, to his subsequent career as a commentator.

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AT THE MERCY OF THE SEA

\pause{1500}Author: Clayton, Lisa
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 4670 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 7
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 11.75
\pause{1500}Reader: Dinkin, Derina
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Moving & intimate story of the author's record-breaking ahievement of sailing around the world single-handed.

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BALL OF FIRE

\pause{1500}Author: Trueman, Fred
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 190 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 4
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\pause{1500}Reader: Barber, Douglas
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Life story of the cricketer

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BEING FREDDIE

\pause{1500}Author: Flintoff, Andrew
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 7966 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 5
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 7.00
\pause{1500}Reader: Bolton, Andrew
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Andrew Flintoff is one of England's most exciting cricketers, and this is the story of his rise from a schoolboy player. It recounts the most significant moments in his career to date.

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BOB WILSON - BEHIND THE NETWORK: MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY

\pause{1500}Author: Wilson, Bob
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 7107 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 9
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\pause{1500}Reader: Swingler, Jim
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Bob Wilson was one of the best goalkeeper's of his day, and when his playing career ended he went on to become an inspirational coach and popular broadcaster. In his family life he has to cope with tragedy, especially the death of his adored daughter. This is a thoughtful and fascinating insight into his life.

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BOBBY MOORE

\pause{1500}Author: Moore, Tina
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 7880 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 6
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 7.00
\pause{1500}Reader: Moore, Tina
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Bobby Moore, captain of England's 1966 World Cup winning team, remains an iconic figure in football. Tina Moore was married to Bobby for twent-four years, and she tells his story with sympathy and understanding.

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BOYCOTT - THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY

\pause{1500}Author: Boycott, Geoffrey
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 2587 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 17
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\pause{1500}Reader: Barber, Douglas
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Author's cricket career

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BRADMAN

\pause{1500}Author: Williams, Charles
\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 4786 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 9
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 14.75
\pause{1500}Reader: Purser, Patrick
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Biography of the greatest Australian batsman. His career is set against the history of modern Australia.

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