{"title":"David Mortimer","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelve into the insightful world of David Mortimer, where history comes alive with captivating storytelling. Perfect for readers seeking a fresh perspective on the past, explore his works and uncover hidden narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"classic-rugby-clangers-book-david-mortimer-9781861056122","title":"Classic Rugby Clangers","description":"This hilarious collection of stories taken from over 130 years of rugby history recounts some of the moments their perpetrators would rather forget. A relentlessly high-speed game, rugby is particularly prone to crucial split-second tests of human fallability and eccentricity, and for every player snatching victory at the last gasp there is somebody whose overconfidence or moment of self-doubt leaves the spectator clutching his head in disbelief.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49524478574865,"sku":"GOR000905463","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1861056125.jpg?v=1750803567"},{"product_id":"classic-rugby-clangers-book-david-mortimer-9781910232071","title":"Classic Rugby Clangers","description":"This hilarious collection of stories taken from over 130 years of rugby history recounts some of the moments their perpetrators would rather forget. A relentlessly high-speed game, rugby is particularly prone to crucial split-second tests of human fallibility and eccentricity, and for every player snatching victory at the last gasp there is somebody whose overconfidence or moment of self-doubt leaves the spectator clutching his head in disbelief. And on top of that, rugby players are notorious for their off-the-pitch shenanigans, many examples of which are featured here.    Specially updated and revised with brand-new material for the 2015 Rugby World Cup, taking place in England for the first time in over 20 years, this book is a must-buy for the rugby nut in your life.    Word count: 50,000","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49527318053137,"sku":"GOR007002122","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":53663999426833,"sku":"GOR007554625","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1910232076.jpg?v=1750769768"},{"product_id":"classic-cricket-clangers-book-david-mortimer-9781861056139","title":"Classic Cricket Clangers","description":"Drawn from over a century of cricket history, this entertaining collection of red-faced moments that players would prefer to forget will delight cricket lovers everywhere. Clearly, for every cricketer snatching victory from defeat, there is someone whose over-confidence or moment of self-doubt leaves spectators wide-eyed in disbelief.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49536048824593,"sku":"GOR003110058","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ LIKE_NEW \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49582553268497,"sku":"GOR010500922","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":52437432598801,"sku":"GOR005248364","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1861056133.jpg?v=1751427358"},{"product_id":"sussex-wildlife-book-david-mortimer-9781906022099","title":"Sussex Wildlife","description":null,"brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49558065447185,"sku":"GOR005126336","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49650294292753,"sku":"GOR007082077","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ GARDNERS","offer_id":49734607208721,"sku":"NGR9781906022099","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ LIKE_NEW \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":51488200950033,"sku":"GOR009352072","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1906022097.jpg?v=1750964486"},{"product_id":"oval-book-david-mortimer-9780750936682","title":"The Oval","description":"David Mortimer looks at every Test match played at The Oval since the first in 1880. Full scorecards and match reports for every game are brought alive by the words of those who played, watched and organised some of the greatest ever Tests. David Mortimer has talked to some of the many great players who played at The Oval.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49602493645073,"sku":"GOR001167450","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49665724907793,"sku":"GOR005548354","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0750936681.jpg?v=1751043034"},{"product_id":"mercatusnewproduct-book-9781903938294","title":"MercatusNewProduct","description":null,"brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49614563082513,"sku":"GOR006738032","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/B00180FZ2O.jpg?v=1751347759"},{"product_id":"baa-baa-rainbow-sheep-book-david-mortimer-9781905798025","title":"Baa Baa Rainbow Sheep","description":"True and amusing tales of the extremes of political correctness, in the style of the 'Clangers' series created by David Mortimer. Wonderful examples of the seriously absurd – wittily presented, usually involving holders of authority taking themselves too seriously and making fools of themselves: the army, city councils, schools, etc.             True and amusing tales of the extremes of political correctness, in the style of the 'Clangers' series created by David Mortimer. Wonderful examples of the seriously absurd – wittily presented, usually involving holders of authority taking themselves too seriously and making fools of themselves: the army, city councils, schools, etc. For example, there's the story of Birmingham City Council, who announced that 'Baa Baa Blacksheep' was racist … and the ensuing (and hilarious) hoo-ha. Baa Baa Rainbow Sheep articulates our inner suspicions about the PC brigade in a masterly manner, providing a welcome and much-needed reality check.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49615229747473,"sku":"GOR001627467","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ WELL_READ \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":53026613526801,"sku":"GOR002983212","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1905798024.jpg?v=1751155493"},{"product_id":"classic-political-clangers-book-david-mortimer-9781861059291","title":"Classic Political Clangers","description":"In this riotously entertaining collection of true stories from Westminster and beyond are tales of such political ineptitude, scandal, blunder and impropriety to make even the most gaffe-prone minister blush.             Covering the most notorious political events of the 20th and 21st centuries, 'Classic Political Clangers' shines the spotlight on the Profumo-Christine Keller affair; David Mellor and the Last Chance Saloon debacle of the 1990s; Ted Heath vs. the miners in 1974; the Winter of Discontent; Margaret Thatcher's fall from grace; Harold Wilson and the Pound in Your Pocket fiasco of 1967; and of course Neville Chamberlain and his peace in our time speech in 1938. And of course the more recent tale of President Bush's 'embarrassing leak' that made the front page of 'The Times'.             From assassination attempts to public brawls, calumny, smear, innuendo and infidelity, David Mortimer's book proves that Britain has a pre-eminent claim to the title of the world's leading political asylum.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49633942339857,"sku":"GOR005248325","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1861059299.jpg?v=1751061141"},{"product_id":"old-trafford-book-david-mortimer-9780750936675","title":"Old Trafford","description":"It was the venue for one of the closest and most thrilling Test matches in England in 1902, when Australia won by 3 runs; it was where Alan Lamb scored the third of his successive Test centuries in 1984 (just as Charlie Macartney did in 1926); it was the setting for Fred Trueman's demolition of India in 1952 and Jim Laker's nineteen-wicket haul in 1976.  David Mortimer looks at every Test match played at Old Trafford since the first in 1884. Full scorecards and match reports for every game are brought alive by the words of those who played, watched and organised some of the greatest ever Tests. He has talked to some of the many great players who have appeared at Old Trafford and begins his book with a history of this famous ground.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49647496691985,"sku":"GOR007946115","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49946708345105,"sku":"GOR001167449","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/0750936673.jpg?v=1751394581"},{"product_id":"stalag-8b-rare-book-david-mortimer-1719298793bab","title":"Stalag 8B","description":"1960. No Edition Remarks. 159 pages. Illustrated paper cover. Clean pages with light tanning and mild foxing throughout. Pencil markings to first page textblock. Binding remains firm. Paper covers hav","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50092361974033,"sku":"1719298793BAB","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1719298793BAB_1.jpg?v=1722946686"},{"product_id":"practical-guide-to-basic-laboratory-andrology-book-david-mortimer-9781009181631","title":"A Practical Guide to Basic Laboratory Andrology","description":"This practical, extensively illustrated handbook covers the procedures that are undertaken in andrology and ART laboratories to analyse and assess male-factor infertility, and to prepare spermatozoa for use in assisted conception therapy. The content is presented as brief, authoritative overviews of the relevant biological background for each area, plus detailed, step-by-step descriptions of the relevant analytical procedures. Each technical section includes quality control considerations and the optimum presentation of results. In addition to the comprehensive 'basic' semen analysis, incorporating careful analysis of sperm morphology, the handbook provides established techniques for the use of computer-aided sperm analysis and sperm functional assessment. The interpretation of laboratory results in the clinical context is highlighted throughout, and safe laboratory practice is emphasized. Fully revised, incorporating the new ISO TS 23162 on basic human semen analysis throughout, this is an invaluable resource to all scientists and technicians who perform diagnostic testing for male-factor infertility.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"- \/ - \/ -","offer_id":51012333142289,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51012335730961,"sku":"NIN9781009181631","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":52530432672017,"sku":"NLS9781009181631","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1009181637.jpg?v=1750917415"},{"product_id":"classic-football-clangers-book-david-mortimer-9781861057440","title":"Classic Football Clangers","description":"In all sporting contests, success and inspiration compete with failure and loss of nerve and football, being a relentlessly high-speed game, is particularly prone to crucial split-second moments of human fallibility and eccentricity.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"- \/ - \/ -","offer_id":51752857927953,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":51752858026257,"sku":"GOR002733284","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9781861057440.jpg?v=1751263455"},{"product_id":"classic-golf-clangers-book-david-mortimer-9781861057433","title":"Classic Golf Clangers","description":"This hilarious collection of red-faced moments that players would prefer to forget will delight all fans of the ancient game.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":52102159565073,"sku":"GOR002210976","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":53101332168977,"sku":"GOR003311388","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9781861057433.jpg?v=1757095816"},{"product_id":"practical-laboratory-andrology-book-david-mortimer-9780195065954","title":"Practical Laboratory Andrology","description":"This practical manual on sperm analysis presents the diagnostic and therapeutic procedures that are used in andrology laboratories to analyse and assess male infertility. Diagnostic areas include: semen analysis and the biochemical, immunological and microbiological examination of human semen and spermatozoa; computer-aided sperm motility analysis; sperm ultrastructure; and assessment of sperm transport through the female tract and sperm fertilizing ability. The clinical relevance of various diagnostic procedures is also discussed. Therapeutic topics include sperm washing techniques, semen cryopreservation, and insemination procedures. The volume also covers safety in the andrology laboratory, technician training, and quality control. The text is extensively illustrated and will be an invaluable resource to all scientists and technicians who diagnose male infertility. It will also be of interest to researchers working in human gamete biology and reproductive physiology. The detailed methods described in the book are relevant to all hospital, commercial, and university laboratories involved in infertility diagnosis and treatment.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":52132789322001,"sku":"NLS9780195065954","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9780195065954.jpg?v=1757519465"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/en-ie\/collections\/author-books-by-david-mortimer.oembed","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}