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Around the Wicket is the story of a year in the life of the Little Lampton Cricket Club - a club which seems to have more than its fair share of misfits, ne'er-do-wells and disaster prone members and supporters. MCC member and bestselling author Vernon Coleman believes that the best - and most entertaining - cricket is played at village level. `This new cricket club will bowl you over! A book to be savoured over and over again.' - The Guardian `It's a non stop comic book, eminently easy to read. The village cricket match will never be the same again after you've read this.' - Chester ...

A unique collection of thought provoking and entertaining stories, anecdotes, quotes and ideas presented in the true Victorian tradition.

A revised edition of the enormously popular, original book on irritable bowel syndrome. Written by a doctor who is also an IBS sufferer. Dr Coleman describes the causes and symptoms and provides a two step control programme.

This classic, bestselling analysis of the EU - first published in 2008 but still remarkably relevant - has now been re-edited.. Described as: 'The most powerful and revealing book about the EU ever published.' The paperback now available is a digital printing.

Advice and information on staying young for longer from international bestselling author Dr Vernon Coleman MB ChB DSc FRSA. Dr Coleman, a former hospital doctor and GP has written over 100 books which have sold more than two million hardback and paperback copies in the UK and been translated into 25 languages. Dr Coleman's bestselling medical books include Bodypower and How to Stop Your Doctor Killing You. What the papers say: Vernon Coleman writes brilliant books - Good Book Guide No thinking person can ignore him - The Ecologist Acknowledged authority - The Observer A godsend - Daily ...

An introduction, explanation and analysis of crossdressing written for transvestites, their partners and health care professionals. This book explores the phenomenon of crossdressing (aka transvestism) and explains why crossdresssing can lead to male emancipation. The author dispels myths and replaces misunderstandings and confusion with clarity and light. The author, a doctor and bestselling author is the author of 'Men in Bras, Panties and Dresses'.

A new and positive approach to the problem of persistent and recurrent pain. A sane and sensible book offering practical hope to pain sufferers.

The Truth Kills by Dr Vernon Coleman (who is himself a doctor) is the story of Harry Cassidy, a middle aged GP, and Molly Tranter, a young trainee doctor. Cassidy is a hard drinking, cynical bachelor who lives on malt whisky and pub food and puts two aspirin into a glass of whisky if he has a headache. He has fallen out of love with himself, with medicine and with life itself but his feelings of passion and purpose are rekindled by Dr Tranter, a well informed trainee who fights a courageous battle against the medical establishment on a point of principle. Cassidy is won over by her honesty ...

The Young Country Doctor Book 14 (Bilbury Days) is the 14th book in the series of Vernon Coleman's books about a country GP working in the English village of Bilbury in North Devon. The book describes the adventures of the local doctor and centres around his home, his wife Patsy, his animals and his friends Thumper Robinson, Patchy Fogg, Frank and Gilly who run the local pub (The Duck and Puddle) and Peter Marshall who runs the local shop. There are, as always, alarms, adventures and strange encounters. You do not have to have read the previous 13 books in the series to enjoy Bilbury Days.

What reviewers say about this book by Dr Vernon Coleman MB ChB DSc FRSA: If all the money spent on cancer research had been spend on teaching people what we know about the causes of cancer, millions of lives would have been saved - Belfast Newsletter Extremely readable - Connections Scotland Discover how to cut your cancer risk by up to 80 % - Nexus The facts in this book are soundly based - No! I like the views of Dr Vernon Coleman - Prostate Focus Dr Vernon Coleman claims that the suppression of information about the links between cancer and diet by a greedy and conscience free food ...

The second volume of Vernon Coleman's reminiscences. Contains memories, thoughts, anecdotes, confessions and true stories from his life as an author and doctor.

Please do NOT read this if you believe all psychiatrists are wonderful. Read it if you have doubts and want a critical and informed view from an independent doctor. Dr Coleman, who has spent over 40 years campaigning for the mentally ill (and has been widely praised for his work by patients, doctors and the British Government),explains why psychiatry is not a science and psychiatrists should be treated with caution. Dr Vernon Coleman MB ChB DSc FRSA is a general practitioner and the author of over 100 books which have sold over 2 million hardback and paperback copies in the UK and been ...

`He's the Lone Ranger, Robin Hood and the Equalizer rolled into one.' - Glasgow Evening Times Vernon Coleman explains why things are never again going to be the way they used to be. He deals with banking, immigration, the economy, the benefits system, the EU, the nanny State,overpaid bosses, inflation, our bonus culture, disappearing privacy, our creaking infrastructure, the ever more complicated tax system, education, public sector worker pensions, commodity shortages and endless wars. He explains, in short, why Britain is well and truly stuffed. In order to survive we all have to know ...

Please do NOT buy this expecting a Bilbury style book! The fourth in Vernon Coleman's series of diaries. (The other four books are: 'Diary of a Disgruntled Man', 'Just Another Bloody Year' and 'Bugger Off and Leave Me Alone'' and 'Life on the Edge'). A book for the politically incorrect who can question and laugh at the absurdities of modern life. Warning:This book contains considerable quantities of irony and English humour, and some readers may be allergic to the contents. What the papers say about Vernon Coleman: 'Coleman is a very funny writer' - This England 'Superstar' - Independent ...

Gentle, caring readers who respect animals will adore this warm hearted, hugely popular book which was well reviewed when published in hardback. The "Wisdom of Animals" proves that animals are more sensitive and more thoughtful than many find comfortable. "The Wisdom of Animals" is a concise but comprehensive account of the evidence proving both that animals are sentient creatures and that they are considerably wiser than is usually believed. The authors show that all animals are capable of love and altruistic behaviour; they explain that animals communicate with one another, have powerful ...

Sunday Times bestselling author Vernon Coleman travels through England, from Sidmouth in the south, to Buxton in the north. In this offbeat travel book with a difference the author is looking for evidence that England and the English are still alive, kicking and eccentric. He travels to Taunton, Wells, Lacock, Cheltenham, Hereford, Stratford upon Avon, Bakewell and Buxton. He visits Stroud, Gloucester and Eyam and meets some extraordinary characters. On the way he investigates cheese rolling and shin kicking and discovers the difference between a city and a town. He reveals the surprising ...

'Cat owners will love it!' - Sunday Independent 'Charming and humorous second volume of memoirs by Alice, the UK's only feline author.' Sunderland Echo 'Eagerly awaited second volume by Alice whose debut Alice's Diary was a paw-away success.' Woman's Realm 'A must for anyone with a love of cats.' Evening Telegraph 'Charming and delightful' - Evening Echo 'Alice's gentle charm is irresistible' East Anglian Daily Times 'Alice's writings show just what it must be like to be a cat.' Cat World Alice's Adventures is the follow up to Vernon Coleman's hugely successful Alice's Diary. Together these...

Vernon Coleman bought a car built in 1957, as a last adventure. But he realised that the old car was a perfect analogy not just for what happens to us as we age, but also how we should respond to those changes. More than just a book about a car, this is a philosophy book and a unique look at life.

The Village Cricket Tour has sold over 45,000 hardback copies in the UK alone and has become a classic. `I enjoyed it immensely. He has written a book that will entertain, amuse and warm the cockles of tired old hearts.' - Peter Tinniswood, Punch `If anyone ever manages to bottle the essence of village cricket he will quickly scale the dizzy heights of personal fortune. In the meantime we read and write about it in the pursuit of understanding. Seminal reading should now embrace Vernon Coleman's latest offering, a whimsical piece about the peregrinations of a village team on its summer tour...

Amelia Leighton is a young doctor working as a family doctor (GP) in a modern practice in London. She hates her work and doesn't much like her colleagues. The practice is rule-bound and bureaucratic. After she breaks the rules by visiting a patient at home, Amelia is given an official warning. She resigns and takes a job in a small, old-fashioned country practice where there is no mobile phone coverage and no appointments system. 'The Awakening of Dr Amelia Leighton' describes how a young doctor comes face to face with the past. But will it be her future?