Geoffrey Moorhouse Knihy

The narrative captures the essence of cricket in 1978, showcasing a variety of matches from prestigious schools to local leagues. It highlights memorable encounters such as Eton vs. Harrow and features significant players like Zaheer Abbas and Ian Botham, emphasizing their impact on the game. Through these experiences, the author provides a rich and diverse perspective on cricket culture, celebrating its history and the excitement surrounding different levels of play.

The narrative centers on a man's profound experience at a Manchester football match in 1946, which ignited his lifelong passion for the sport. His insightful reflections on the game are enriched by his intellect, providing a unique perspective on football's significance. Shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year, the book captures the essence of the sport and the emotional connection it fosters, making it a compelling read for enthusiasts.

The title refers to the belief that the sun dances for joy at dawn on Easter Sunday. This is a part-fictional, part-factual account describing medieval monastic life on Skellig Michael, beginning with the monks' arrival on the Great Skellig. The second part is a collection of short essays setting out the evidence for the detail in the first part.

Protesting the king's betrayal of the "old" religion, his new taxes, and his threat to the rights of landowners,  the poor and the powerful united against Henry VIII, raising an army of 40,000. Under the influence of the charismatic, heroic figure of Robert Aske, most of the Northern nobility joined the rebellion and gathered for battle at Doncaster where they would have outnumbered the king's soldiers by 4 to 1. But Aske was persuaded by the king's men to abandon military force and negotiate terms in London. Once there he was arrested, charged with treason and hanged in chains.