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WE SUPPLY ALMOST EVERYTHING AN UMPIRE OR SCORER NEEDS
(apart from ACU&S regalia and simple items stocked by every good sports shop)
MANY AGENTS set up bookstalls at meetings they attend and would welcome other invitations
WE ALSO BUY second-hand books & equipment (but only for umpires & scorers). Contact us if you wish to offer anything suitable. We are also interested in manufacturing or stocking useful gadgets
The best time to ring
is 10:00-15:00 on Mondays and Thursdays but we may be there at any time and the answering machine is switched on when we are not there. Please ring before visiting as we work away from home. Fax during waking hours only.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =
SPECIAL OFFERS
The classic textbook Tom Smith’s Cricket Umpiring & Scoring was significantly revised and incorporated various Technical Committee rulings in 1996 in both paperback and hardback and further changed mainly for Law 42.9 w.e.f. October 1998. This is essential reading matter for all members and aspiring members. paperback £ 5.99 hardback £ 9.99 FOURTH EDITION 1998
BULK OFFERS - enquire for details - most economical quantities are 8, 16, 24, 32 or 48 paperback
OLD EDITION (1992) is still available at cutprice - useful for Part One candidates and classes where everyone else is using the old edition - also very good for players and general interest at a low price, includes Law amendment supplement, ask for special bulk offers £ 0.99 plus £ 0.75 p&p
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LAW BOOKS - bulk offers - economical quantities 5, 10, 19, 38, 77 paperback but these will vary if you combine other items in the same order. For larger orders, we will adjust slightly to suit postal steps unless you state that you must have an exact amount. We will refund against surplus copies within three months.
Protective book covers
(plastic jackets) for Tom Smiths' 50p ea, Law Books 40p ea - "small" p&p.= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =
NEW & INTERESTING BOOKS
Mahboob Shah has translated the Laws into Urdu and we offer these for sale. We hear that Japanese and Italian translations have been made but we have not yet been able to obtain supplies.
Alan Tuffery has given some interesting anecdotes and personal insights into various laws.
Don Oslear gives a history of ball tampering and Jack Bannister covers bribery allegations in detail.
Derek Hibbs has had to reprint his Scorers’ Handbook to meet continuing demand.
Gerald Brodribb’s classic "Next Man In", published in 1995, has not received the attention it deserves. This is the third edition covering the history of the Laws, quoting incidents that have triggered off changes to Laws, and many unusual events. Thoroughly researched and updated since editions in 1953 and 1985
George Pickford’s "Do you know the Laws?" is useful revision material containing graded questions suitable for both Part One and Part Two examinations. The answers are cunningly arranged to prevent accidental cheating.
ACTION TROUSERS
- newly introduced - see back page for detailsACTION TROUSERS
Do you have enough pockets to keep everyting on the field ? We have found the answer - a smart pair of navy blue trousers made from hardwearing material with NINE pockets, many with zips. Unfortunately we cannot hold a wide stock of these, so we ask you to place an order with a post-dated cheque for £20.
Please tell us your waist size and inside leg measurement (there is a very limited choice and you may need to turn them up after fitting). We will acknowledge your order immediately but delivery may be delayed if we do not have your size in stock. We normally place a bulk order for delivery at end of March each year which will include all orders received by end February. Additional purchases are made on demand.
TRAINING AIDS
Retail UK postg
Videos - ACU&S four important Laws in moving action £19.99 £1.00
(covers Wicket is Down, Run Out, LBW and No Ball in depth)
this material was previously available on two separate cassettes.
Nat West 6 slide lectures £14.99 £1.00
(these do not "move" but run for about 60 minutes with clear commentary)
both of the above useful for home study - we even have one Beta tape available!
Normally VHS but please state whether NSTC (for USA, Japan) or PAL (for UK, Europe, Australasia)
ANNUAL TITLES
Do you buy Wisden Cricketers’ Almanac, Cricketers’ Who’s Who or Playfair Annual ?
If so, join our special mailing list and we will contact you in every February to make you our traditional POST FREE OFFER on any/all of the above titles. Books will be posted to you shortly after publication
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PUDDLEMASTER
Does your club have problems with puddles ? This economical mop will roll away your surface puddles as soon as possible after the rain stops. 16" long sponge roller is emptied with a scissor-handle squeeze action. Many other uses domestically and industrially. Spare sponges available. Price on application.
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POSTAGE & DISCOUNTS - Please add the various amounts shown against items for postage
"small" - if you only order items marked as "small", then add 50p for p&p, otherwise ignore them for calculating p&p charges. THEN UK customers who order more than three postage priced items may deduct 25p for every item purchased (since UK postal charges are cheaper for larger quantities). IF YOUR retail price ORDER EXCEEDS £75.00 then ignore the postage calculation - POST FREE.
OVERSEAS POSTAGE - please add up the p&p charges and multiply by two for Europe or Surface rates for rest of world. For Airmail to Far East and Australasia, please multiply by five. For Airmail to rest of world, please multiply by four. For large orders ask for quotation.
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TERMS OF BUSINESS - we normally supply regular lines within one week (slightly longer in peak periods in September, October and January). If there are likely to be long delays, we will acknowledge your order. Please enquire if you hear nothing within four weeks.
We prefer cash with order. If it is a large order, you may ask us to check stock, calculate the best postal weight and send you an invoice for payment by return. Credit terms available by special arrangement
PAYMENT - by cheque or postal order payable "Acumen Books".
- Up to £10 may be sent in stamps if you prefer (any values).
- by transfer to Alliance & Leicester National Giro Account 00-472-5158
- Sorry but we cannot accept credit, debit or switch cards.
AGENTS - usually carry a small stock of Tom Smiths and Law Books and some other items and will be pleased to obtain additional items for you. If they make a consolidated order, it may save you postage
BULK OFFERS - Tom Smith’s Cricket Umpiring & Scoring (paperback)
UK mail surface airmail.1 airmail.2
8 copies 2kg £ 52.00 £ 52.00 £ 63.00 £ 66.00
16 copies (inc 1 free) 4kg £ 89.85 £ 99.00 £119.00 £125.00
20 copies (overseas only) - £123.00 £148.00 £155.00
24 copies (more discount) £135.00 ask for quotation
BULK OFFERS - Law Books (paperback) ask for quotes on hardbacks
19 copies 1kg £ 29.00 £ 29.00 £ 38.00 £ 43.00
38 copies 2kg £ 57.00 £ 57.00 £ 75.00 £ 85.00
airmail.2 is Australia, New Zealand and Far East; airmail.1 is rest of world
1998 ANNUALS 1999
Wisden’s Almanack April 1998 Cased £27.50 Limp £27.50 Postage ^ £ 2.00
Cricketers’ Who’s Who May 1998 Paper only £12.99 Postage ^ £ 1.00
Playfair Cricket Annual May 1998 Paper only £ 4.99 Postage + £ 0.50p
+ this item is post free only if you are ordering another special offer
^ this item is post free provided the order is prepaid by 31st March 1999.
1999 annuals can be ordered at 1998 post free prices if prepaid by 31st December 1998.