Books with author J.J. Wright

KNOWN as the 'Russian' linesman, Tofiq Bahramov will forever have a place in the history of football.In a moment of high drama during extra-time in the 1966 World Cup final between England and West Germany, it was he who controversially advised Swiss referee Gottfried Dienst that, yes, the ball had crossed the line, and that a goal should be awarded to the host nation.It was the turning point of the match which England went on to win 4-2.In West Germany's media, the reputation of Bahramov - actually from Azerbaijan - was thereafter torn to tatters. A campaign of derision lasted for months.He was accused of being motivated by a thirst for revenge both for West Germany's defeat of the Soviet Union in the tournament semi-final and for atrocities said to have been committed by German soldiers on their Russian counterparts during bitter fighting at Stalingrad in the Second World War.It was even put about that he had secured his appointment for the World Cup final only after having bribed an official of FIFA's referees appointments panel with a gift of caviar.Even in the UK, he is now sometimes ridiculed as "dodgy", with former Barclays Premier League referee Graham Poll among those who have joined in the condemnation.But there has never been a shred of evidence to support any of the criticism. Bahramov made a brave, honest and correct judgement based on his view of the famous incident.In so doing, he almost certainly saved the match from degenerating into a fiasco because the referee had been uncertain whether or nor the ball had crossed the line. He would have had to have guessed - and the whole world would have known he was guessing.FIFA certainly had no problem with Bahramov's performance - he was selected as one of the officials for the final stages of the next World Cup in Mexico, and, in between, he was referee for many important matches in European competitions, including those involving Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Wolverhampton Wanderers.As well as exploring the career and background of Bahramov, this fascinating e-book also unearths much else about the famous final - for instance, the approach made to the England players by German sportswear manufacturer Adidas prior to the match, the pre-match worries of BBC TV commentator Kenneth Wolstenholme about his heart condition, the fainting fit of one England player's wife at the end of full-time and the sour atmosphere at the post-match banquet at a London hotel.

This is a story of mythical creatures, whom some say don’t even exist - except in the minds and hearts of children. In reality, they do exist.When someone saves a beautiful fairy and they’re given a magical gift - they must be so ever careful for what they wish for.Just ask the most beloved entertainer in Las Vegas, Eddy Love - who makes a haphazard wish that sends him on a rollercoaster ride into an unimaginable world.Add two boys into the mix, and you have a brilliantly crafted tale of trouble you’d rather run from, instead of run too.

In this sequel to Flo: a Very Special Budgie, Flo embarks on a new life in an aviary. She and her new mate, Fred, decide to have a family of budgies. “It’s hard work laying eggs!” grumbles Flo. Once the first egg hatches Fred exclaims, “It’s all beak, the eyes are shut, and there are no feathers—YUCK!” From the hatching on, the new parents are busy caring for their chicks, feeding, feeding, and feeding! Join the story and follow Flo and Fred as they grow their budgie family and contend with the varied community within the aviary—from busybody budgie neighbors to a fledgling rock group that seem set on noise pollution. Will Fred and Flo be able to perform in their adult budgie chorus? About the Author Joan M. Wright immigrated to Canada from England in the 1950s. She is a graduate of the University of Toronto. She holds a degree in Library Science and worked as a librarian in the Toronto Reference Library. After an early retirement, Joan has remained active and she continues to pursue an array of hobbies including art classes, writing, illustrating children’s books, and gardening. Joan lives in Toronto with her two dogs and two budgies. Her first book, Nipper, the Lonely Dog, was published in 2012. The revised U.S. edition of Flo: a Very Special Budgie was published in 2013. Flo and Her Family is its sequel.

Flo lived in a beautiful cage surrounded by toys and fancy seeds. When her owner died, Flo was taken away and placed in an aviary with lots of other budgies. It took her a long time to settle down. After all, she was special and had won prizes in budgerigar shows, had a ring on her leg and felt that she did not belong in an aviary with ordinary birds. One day her ring caught on a twig and she shrilled for help. Fred, the leader of the budgie choir, came to her rescue, and was so taken with her lovely voice that he suggested she join his choir. Gradually Flo settled down, and the aviary, once a lonely place for her, became her new home.