Shortlisted for the 2016 Cross Sports Book of the Year award When Britain's empire went to war in August 1914, rugby players were the first to volunteer: they led from the front and paid a disproportionate price.
In Florence cathedral hangs a remarkable portrait by Uccello of Sir John Hawkwood, the English soldier of fortune who commanded the Florentine army at the age of 70 and earned a formidable reputation as one of the foremost mercenaries of the late middle ages. His life is an amazing story. He rose from modest beginnings in an Essex village, fought through the French campaigns of Edward III, went to Italy when he was 40 and played a leading role in ceaseless strife of the city-states that dominated that country. His success over so many years in such a brutal and uncertain age was founded on his exceptional skill as a soldier and commander, and it is this side of his career that Stephen Cooper explores in this perceptive and highly readable study.
In an era marked by limited financial, material, and human resources, this book highlights essential components of sound school finance. It offers insights into effective financial management strategies, emphasizing the importance of resource allocation and sustainability in educational institutions. The content is designed to equip educators and administrators with the tools needed to navigate financial challenges and optimize available resources for better educational outcomes.
WINNER OF THE BRITISH SPORT BOOK AWARDS - RUGBY BOOK OF THE YEAR This is the story of 15 men killed in the Great War. The Final Whistle plays tribute to the pivotal role rugby played in the Great War by following the poignant stories of fifteen men who played for Rosslyn Park, London.
The components of sound district finance and management, that are increasingly important in an era of scarce financial, material, and human resources, are provided in this book, along with some clear and related recommendations.