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Railways and the Dales - David Joy, Gavin Morrison

Combines the work of a noted Dales writer with over 150 outstanding images by one of the most accomplished railway photographers.

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Free Statism and the Good Old IRA - Danny Morrison

Writer and commentator Danny Morrison challenges Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Irish establishment over their attitude to partition and how the closer Ireland gets to a border referendumâ ”which could have a profound effect on the countryâ ™s constitutional futureâ ”the further they retreat from it.He accuses them of having a â ˜Free Stateâ ™ mentality which he describes as promoting the idea that the Twenty-Six Counties, the Republic of Ireland, is Ireland, a notion they promulgate through their pronounced usage of the terms Ireland and Northern Ireland in recent years.Morrison also challenges them on the hollowness of their argument that the IRA had an electoral mandate to wage the War of Independence. He argues that the real criteria for the justification of armed struggle were the actual social, economic and oppressive political conditions of the time; that the IRA was preparing for guerrilla warfare before the December 1918 general election, regardless of how well Sinn Féinâ in would do. Put crudely, in relation to what happened in the North during our most recent conflict, Fianna Fáil and Fine Gaelâ ™s fallacious attitude is, he says, â ˜Our violence was good, yours bad.⠙ Acceptance and recognition of these facts, Morrison says, does not infer support for the actions of the IRA of modern mainstream republicanism, but does show that there are multiple parallels, down to the characteristically unseemly, quotidian side of small wars universally which are largely repugnant.Partition, he says, was imposed on the majority of people in Ireland and northern nationalists were the main losers and victims. Had the monolithic Ulster Unionist Party tried to make nationalists/Catholics feel welcome they could have, but they didnâ ™t. If they had, the narrative might have been different.

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The Bear and the Piano - David Litchfield

The first book in the best-selling, award-winning ‘Bear and the Piano’ trilogy. Winner of the Waterstones Children #39;s Book Prize, Illustrated Book Category for 2016 Over 120,000 copies have been sold of The Bear and the Piano in the UK. One day, a young bear stumbles upon something he has never seen before in the forest. As time passes, he teaches himself how to play the strange instrument, and eventually the beautiful sounds are heard by a father and son who are picnicking in the woods. The bear goes with them on an incredible journey to New York, where his piano playing makes him a huge star. He has fame, fortune and all the music in the world, but he misses the friends and family he has left behind. A moving tale of exploration and belonging from best-selling and critically acclaimed author David Litchfield. The Sunday Times –‘The influence of the great illustrators Jon Klasen and Shaun Tan are detectable in David Litchfield’s opulent The Bear and the Piano.’The Guardian –‘This book is full of breath-taking scenes, from the stunning forest to the rich New York skyline. #39;Huffington Post —‘A heart-warming and beautifully illustrated tale of music, friendship and adventure.’The Daily Mail —‘A sumptuous treat… [Litchfield] weaves magic with light and space...The ending will have your heart soaring like a soprano’s top C.’The Bookseller —‘One of the most impressive debuts of the autumn, this is a really stunning picture book with both critical and commercial appeal […] Distinctive, atmospheric and uplifting, it #39;s my picture book of the year.’ **Don #39;t miss David Litchfield #39;s other books:The Bear and the Piano [1] The Bear, the Piano, The Dog and the Fiddle [2]The Bear, the Piano and Little Bear’s Concert [3] Grandad #39;s Secret Giant Lights on Cotton Rock

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The Old Man and the Gun - David Grann

‘Beautifully told by David Grann, one of the best true-crime writers around… Nuanced and gripping’ Evening StandardNow a major film starring Robert Redford, Sissy Spacek and Casey Affleck, The Old Man and the Gun is joined by two other riveting true-crime tales by the author of the international Number One bestsellers KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON and THE WAGERThe Old Man and the Gun is the incredible story of a bank robber and prison escape artist who modelled himself after figures like Pretty Boy Floyd and who, even in his seventies, refuses to retire. True Crime follows the twisting investigation of a Polish detective who suspects that a novelist planted clues in his fiction to an actual murder. And The Chameleon recounts how a French imposter assumes the identity of a missing boy from Texas and infiltrates the boy #39;s family, only to soon wonder whether he is the one being conned. In this mesmerizing collection, David Grann shows why he has been called a ‘worthy heir to Truman Capote’ and ‘simply the best narrative non-fiction writer working today’, as he takes the reader on a journey through some of the most intriguing and gripping real-life tales from around the world. Praise for Killers of the Flower Moon ‘An extraordinary story with extraordinary pace and atmosphere’ Sunday Times ‘A marvel of detective-like research and narrative verve’ Financial Times ‘A riveting true story of greed, serial murder and racial injustice’ Jon Krakauer ‘A fiercely entertaining mystery story and a wrenching exploration of evil’ Kate Atkinson ‘A fascinating account of a tragic and forgotten chapter in the history of the American West’ John Grisham And for The Lost City of Z (shortlisted for the 2009 Samuel Johnson Prize) ‘Absorbing… a wonderful story of a lost age of heroic exploration’ Sunday Times ‘Marvellous… engrossing’ Daily Telegraph ‘At once a biography, a detective story and wonderfully vivid piece of travel writing… suspenseful… rollicking… fascinating’ New York Times

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The Bear, The Piano, The Dog and the Fiddle - David Litchfield

The second book in the best-selling, award-winning ‘Bear and the Piano’ trilogy. The first book in the trilogy - The Bear and the Piano - has sold over 120,000 copies in the UK and won the Waterstones Children #39;s Book Prize, Illustrated Book Category for 2016 Hector and his dog Hugo have made music together through good times, bad times and even some crazy times. But when Hugo learns to play the fiddle, and gets the chance to play with Bear’s Big Band, Hector’s jealousy gets the better of him. Can Hector swallow his pride and learn to be happy for his friend? Set in New Orleans with a new cast of animal musicians, this big-hearted sequel to the best-selling The Bear and the Piano teaches that friendship, like good music, lasts forever.BBC Music Magazine - #39;Litchfield #39;s warm, richly coloured images are filled with gentle humour, while he packs plenty of emotion and nuance into his succinct text- and music as a starring role. #39;The Daily Mail - ‘Litchfield’s stunning illustrations conjure up the twinkling lights and sombre shadows of New Orleans, beautifully reflecting the joy and melancholy that offset each other in this touching story. Another guaranteed bestseller from this remarkable artist.’ The Daily Mail, #39;Best Christmas Books #39; - #39;Loyalty and friendship underpin this touching story from the wonderful David Litchfield...Litchfield’s captivating rendition of New Orleans’ lights and sombre shadows reflects joy and melancholy to stunning effect.’ The Bookseller, #39;Editor #39;s Choice #39; - #39;A big-hearted sequel starring a new cast of animals musicians...this captures all the warmth and charm of the original, with show stopping cityscapes and heartfelt emotion.’ The Bookseller, #39;Season #39;s Highlights #39; - ‘Completely charming tale of friendship and music.’ **Don #39;t miss David Litchfield #39;s other books:The Bear and the Piano [1] The Bear, the Piano, the Dog and the Fiddle [2]The Bear, the Piano and Little Bear’s Concert [3] Grandad #39;s Secret GiantLights on Cotton Rock

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The Cross and the Switchblade - David Wilkerson

The tortured face of a young killer, one of seven boys on trial for a brutal murder, started country preacher David Wilkerson on his lonely crusade to the most dangerous streets in the world.Violent gangs ruled by warlords, drug pushers and pimps held the streets of New Yorkâ ™s ghettoes in an iron grip. It was into this world that David Wilkerson stepped, armed only with the simple message of Godâ ™s love and the promise of the Holy Spiritâ ™s power.Then the miracles began to happenâ ¦The Cross and the Switchblade is one of the most inspiring and challenging true stories of all time. It has sold millions of copies throughout the world and has been made into a feature film.

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The Bear and the Piano - David Litchfield

Share The Bear and the Piano with even the youngest children using this special board book edition. The first book in the best-selling, award-winning ‘Bear and the Piano’ trilogy. Winner of the Waterstones Children #39;s Book Prize, Illustrated Book Category for 2016 Over 120,000 copies have been sold of The Bear and the Piano in the UK. One day, a young bear stumbles upon something he has never seen before in the forest. As time passes, he teaches himself how to play the strange instrument, and eventually the beautiful sounds are heard by a father and son who are picnicking in the woods. The bear goes with them on an incredible journey to New York, where his piano playing makes him a huge star. He has fame, fortune and all the music in the world, but he misses the friends and family he has left behind. This best-selling tale of exploration and belonging, which won the Waterstones Children #39;s Book Prize 2016, Illustrated Book Category, is now available in board book.The Bookseller – ‘Winner of the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize and a personal favourite. Now in board format. #39; **Don #39;t miss David Litchfield #39;s other books:The Bear and the Piano [1]The Bear, the Piano, The Dog and the Fiddle [2]The Bear, the Piano and Little Bear’s Concert [3] Grandad #39;s Secret Giant Lights on Cotton Rock

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The Right and the Good - David Grossman

The Right and the Good, a classic of twentieth-century philosophy by the great scholar Sir David Ross, is now presented in a new edition. Ross s book, originally published in 1930, is the pinnacle of ethical intuitionism, which was the dominant moral theory in British philosophy for much of the nineteenth and early twentieth century. The central concern of the book is with rightness and goodness, and their relation. Ross argues against notable rival ethical theories. The right act, he held, cannot be derived from the moral value of the motive from which it is done. Furthermore, rightness is not wholly determined by the value of the consequences of one s action, whether this value is some benefit for the agent, or some agent-neutral good. Rather, the right act is determined by a plurality of self-evident prima facie duties. Ross portrayed rightness and goodness as simple non-natural properties. Philip Stratton-Lake, a leading expert on Ross, provides a substantial new Introduction, in which he discusses the central themes of The Right and the Good and clears up some common misunderstandings. A new bibliography and index are also included, along with editorial notes which aim to clarify certain points and indicate where Ross later changed his mind on particular issues. Intuitionism is now enjoying a considerable revival, and this new edition provides the context for a proper understanding of Ross s great work.

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Kevin and the Blackbirds - David Almond

A heartfelt retelling of an ancient Irish tale by a master storyteller, paired with the extraordinary style of an award-winning illustrator.When young Kevin is sent to a monastery to be cared for, he yearns for the freedom of the woods and fields and misses his parents. One day he reaches out through the cell window towards the light and a blackbird lands in his hands and begins to build a nest there. Kevin waits patiently as the eggs are laid and the baby birds hatch. When they spread their tiny wings and fly off, three new wild things gone out into the world, at last Kevin can rest. PJ Lynchâ ™s atmospheric illustrations perfectly capture David Almondâ ™s moving retelling of this ancient Irish tale about the love of nature and a willingness to let go.

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Lonely Planet The Joy of Quiet Places - Lonely Planet

⠜The Joy of Quiet Places proves there s still a world of places where silence remains truly golden⠝ - Traveller Magazine, Sydney Morning HeraldDiscover 60 of our planet s most serene and peaceful spaces plus 120 extra ideas on tranquil trips that explore the joys, pleasures, and restorative effects of quiet travel.Nothing is more healing to the mind and spirit than finding a special place of peace. Learn how to slow down, open your eyes and ears to the tiny details of our world, and find joy in spaces far from the hustle and bustle of daily life with this unique travel guide.Inside The Joy of Quiet Places:60 joyous and special quiet places from all over the world organised by region plus 120 extra recommendations of quiet trips Feature profiles explore the joy of each quiet place and its story including why it is so special, its history, its challenges, and the quality of joy you may feel while thereAt-a-glance reasons to go offer a glimpse into what you can expect to find from each journey plus don t miss experiences ensure you make the most of your timeQ A panels from experts closely associated with each of the main destinations offer further insights and insider knowledgeEssential trip planning tips and practical travel advice including information on when to visit, how to get there, accessibility, and amenitiesStunning photography throughoutCovers Africa the Middle East, Americas Antarctica, Asia, Europe, OceaniaBeautiful and vibrant book cover by Owen Gatley, illustrator of all books within Lonely Planet s Joy of seriesLonely Planet s Joy of series introduces The Joy of Quiet Places, the ultimate gift book for anyone looking to experience a meditative or mindful getaway, and add more balance and joy to their next travel adventure.

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Meg and the Pirate - David Walser

Step on board a pirate adventure with Meg and Mog, another magical story in the classic Meg and Mog series!When Meg the witch and her cat Mog go on an adventure to a treasure island, they soon meet a pirate who is hunting for treasure. Meg casts a magic spell... but as usual, things don t go according to plan! The Meg and Mog stories have been casting their spell over readers for over 50 years. With Jan Pienkowski⠙s award-winning illustrations and David Walser s easy-to-read text, the Meg and Mog books have earnt their place as timeless classics, beloved over generations.More magical Meg and Mog stories:Meg and MogMeg Goes to BedMeg s VegMeg s EggsMeg on the MoonMog at the ZooMeg Comes to SchoolMeg and Mog: Three Favourite StoriesMeg and Mog: Three Terrific Tales⠜Bold and irresistible⠝ - GUARDIAN

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Kevin and the Blackbirds - David Almond

A heartfelt retelling of an ancient Irish tale by a master storyteller, paired with the extraordinary style of an award-winning illustrator.When young Kevin is sent to a monastery to be cared for, he yearns for the freedom of the woods and fields and misses his parents. One day he reaches out through the cell window towards the light and a blackbird lands in his hands and begins to build a nest there. Kevin waits patiently as the eggs are laid and the baby birds hatch. When they spread their tiny wings and fly off, three new wild things gone out into the world, at last Kevin can rest. PJ Lynchâ ™s atmospheric illustrations perfectly capture David Almondâ ™s moving retelling of this ancient Irish tale about the love of nature and a willingness to let go.

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Elmer and the Gift - David McKee

The 30th and final Elmer storybook from BookTrust Lifetime Achievement Award winner David McKee, about caring for elderly family members, featuring a reading guide and a link to online resources from Alzheimer s Research UK. Aunt Zelda has a gift to give to Elmer from his Grandpa Eldo, but she can t remember what it is or where it is. Zelda s memory sometimes escapes her, and her hearing isn t what it used to be, so they set off together to find Grandpa Eldo and solve the mystery of the forgotten gift. In his 30th storybook, Elmer s love, patience and respect for his Aunt Zelda and Grandpa Eldo makes for a heart-warming depiction of family life with elderly relatives, and deftly deals with themes relating to dementia with love and respect.

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The Pope and the Pill - David Geiringer

This book is about the sexual and religious lives of Catholic women in post-war England. It uses original oral history material to uncover the way Catholic women negotiated spiritual and sexual demands at a moment when the two increasingly seemed at odds with each other. It also examines the public pronouncements and secretive internal documents of the central Catholic Church, offering a ground-breaking new explanation of the Pope’s decision to prohibit the Pill in 1968. The material gathered here offers a fresh perspective on the idea that ‘sex killed God’, reframing dominant approaches to the histories of sex, religion and social change. The book will be essential reading not only for scholars of sexuality, religion, gender and oral history, but anyone interested in social and cultural change more broadly.

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Sword And The Scimitar - David Ball

Nico and Maria, Maltese brother and sister, are separated when young Nico is abducted by Moorish slavers. Taken to Algiers to be the personal slave of a wealthy merchant, he becomes a pawn in household politics and sets out to escape. Extraordinary events lead him to the court of Suleiman the Magnificent, Sultan of the Ottomans. Stranded alone on Malta, Maria must learn to survive helped only by a group of Jewish refugees. A sweeping historical epic set against the backdrop of the desperate conflict between Christian Europe and the Islamic Ottoman Empire, The Sword and the Scimitar vividly portrays an irresistible and fast-moving world of adventure, war, treachery and love.

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Doctor Who and the Daleks - David Whitaker

The mysterious Doctor and his grandaughter Susan are joined by unwilling adventurers Ian Chesterton and Barbara Wright in an epic struggle for survival on an alien planet. In a vast metal city they discover the survivors of a terrible nuclear war - the Daleks. Held captive in the deepest levels of the city, can the Doctor and his new companions stop the Daleks plan to totally exterminate their mortal enemies, the peace-loving Thals? More importantly, even if they can escape from the Daleks, will Ian and Barbara ever see their home planet Earth again?This novel is based on the second Doctor Who story which was originally broadcast from 21 December 1963-1 February 1964. Featuring the First Doctor as played by William Hartnell, and his companions Susan, Ian and Barbara

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Elmer and the Race - David McKee

The young elephants want to prove who is the fastest, so Elmer and Wilbur organise a race. Each decorated a different colour, the racers set off around the course and discover things about themselves â “ Blue may be first and Orange second, but White is kind, Pink and Violet are funny and Yellow is a cheat. Luckily Yellow also learns he is very good at saying sorry, so each young elephant gets a medal from Elmer.

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The Robot and the Bluebird - David Lucas

There was once a robot with a broken heart, good for nothing but expiring slowly on a scrap heap. Then one winter s day a migrating bluebird lands on his shoulder, too exhausted to go further. The robot offers her shelter in the place where his heart used to be, and her warmth and singing and companionship stir up the last glimmer of energy the robot has; he carries her across snowy wastes to the warm south, whereupon his strength dies out finally. And there he still stands today like an old hollow tree, home every year to singing birds.

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Elmer and the Rainbow - David McKee

Elmer and the other elephants are waiting for the storm to end so they can see the beautiful, colourful rainbow. But something dreadful has happened: the rainbow has come out too soon and has lost its colours!Elmer decides to give his own colours to the rainbow, but to do that, he must find where it touches the ground. But what will happen to Elmer if he gives the rainbow his own colours? Will he lose them for ever?A classic story book about sharing and giving.

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The Book of Ecclesiastes (Qohelet) and the Path to Joyous Living - T. A. Perry

This is the first full-length study of Ecclesiastes using methods of philosophical exegesis, specifically those of the modern French philosophers Levinas and Blanchot. T. A. Perry breaks down Ecclesiastes motto all is vanity and returns vanity to its original concrete meaning of breath , the breath of life.

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Meg and the Dragon - David Walser

It s Halloween! And Meg is throwing a party to celebrate, but disaster strikes when she breaks her teapot! Can Meg and Mog come up with a spell to fix it in time for the party? Packed with playful illustrations from Jan Pienkowski, Meg and the Dragon makes the perfect bedtime read. Can t get enough of Meg and Mog? Discover their other adventures:Meg s MummyMeg Goes To Bed Meg Mog: Three Terrific TalesMeg Comes To School

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Elmer and the Rainbow - David McKee

Elmer and the other elephants are waiting for the storm to end so they can see the beautiful, colourful rainbow. But something dreadful has happened: the rainbow has lost its colours!Elmer decides to give his own colours to the rainbow. But what will happen to Elmer if he gives the rainbow his own colours? Will he lose them for ever?

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Elmer and the Tune - David McKee

When Rose meets Elmer she s humming a tune, a tune she just can t get out of her head. When she leaves, Elmer realises he can t get the tune out of his head either â “ and as he crosses the jungle he can see the infectious tune spreading to every animal Rose has met! Can Elmer help everyone get rid of it?

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Elmer and the Wind - David McKee

Aided and abetted by his ventriloquist cousin, Wilbur, Elmer pretends to be blown away on the windiest day. They make fools of the other elephants, but when the laughter dies down, Elmer reassures them that a heavy elephant is safe in the worst of gales. When he tries to prove it, much to his surprise, he really does get blown away!

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Seeing Differently: The Phillips Collects for a New Century - David C Driskell, Mary Jane Jacob, Dorothy Kosinski

Top 10 Title, Art/Architecture/Photography, Publishers Weekly Spring 2021 Announcement IssueThe Phillips Collection—America’s first museum of modern art—was founded in Washington, DC, in 1921 by Duncan Phillips as a memorial to his father, Duncan Clinch Phillips, and his brother, James, who died in the 1918 Spanish flu epidemic. Recognizing the healing power of art, Phillips sought to inspire others to “see beautifully as true artists see.” This ground-breaking volume, planned in conjunction with the museum’s centennial, offers an unprecedented breadth of insights and inclusive narratives on the Phillips’s growing art collection from a range of voices, including artists, curators, and critics, who shed light on the museum’s acquisitions since 2000.Seeing Differently features diverse artistic expressions across wide-ranging media by renowned artists from the 19th to the 21st centuries, including John Akomfrah, Benny Andrews, Esther Bubley, Edgar Degas, Anselm Kiefer, Simone Leigh, and Aimé Mpane. This richly illustrated book includes an opening essay by Phillips director Dorothy Kosinski, artist conversations with John Edmonds, Whitfield Lovell, Alyson Shotz, and the late David C. Driskell, and 11 thematic essays by scholars and practitioners across disciplines. Its over 200 plates feature paintings, sculptures, videos, quilts, prints, and photographs, many with object responses by notable contributors, including artists Anthony Gormley, Sean Scully, Renée Stout, and Jennifer Wen Ma, among others.

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Amorous or Loving? - Sir Rupert Gavin

How did a marginal dialect spoken in the late ninth century by 200,000 people become the worldâ ™s language spoken by 1.6 billion people today?In Amorous or Loving? â “ The Highly Peculiar Tale of English and the English, Sir Rupert Gavin charts the unique evolution of our language into the resulting hodge-podge that is now the lingua franca of the world. He argues that English is ideal as the global language, not just by accident of history, but by fundamental construction and constitution. Further, he examines how all of this was determined not just by our unique language, but also our geography, our weather, our religion, the extraordinary status of London, and by a handful of inspirational figures â “ some well-known and some hardly known today at all.

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The Knights Templar and Scotland - Robert Ferguson

Places and books like Rosslyn Chapel and The Da Vinci Code have focused attention on Scotlandâ ™s Knights Templar. Who they were and what they did has been touched upon, but never properly explored until now. They were close advisors to Scotlandâ ™s early kings; they were major property owners and respected landlords in a harsh and unforgiving time; and they were secretive and arrogant. But did they really flee from France to Scotland just prior to their arrest in 1307? Did they fight with Robert the Bruce at Bannockburn in 1314? And how did the Templars continue on after Bannockburn?In The Knights Templar and Scotland Robert Ferguson intertwines Templar and Scottish history, from the foundation of the order in the early twelfth century right up to the present day. Including a comparison of the arrest of the Templars in France with the Templar Inquisition at Holyrood, and an examination of the part they played at Bannockburn, this is an essential book for anyone with an interest in the history of the Knights Templar.

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British Diesel Locomotives of the 1950s and â

A beautifully illustrated guide to the trains that took over as the Age of Steam was drawing to a close in the 1950s. Ideal for anyone interested in Britainâ ™s railways and the evolution of rail transport.After the Second World War, the drive for the modernisation of Britainâ ™s railways ushered in a new breed of locomotive: the Diesel. Diesel-powered trains had been around for some time, but faced with a coal crisis and the Clean Air Act in the 1950s, it was seen as a part of the solution for British Rail.This beautifully illustrated book, written by an expert on rail history, charts the rise and decline of Britainâ ™s diesel-powered locomotives. It covers a period of great change and experimentation, where the iconic steam engines that had dominated for a century were replaced by a series of modern diesels including the ill-fated â ˜Westernsâ ™ and the more successful â ˜Delticsâ ™.

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The Love Hypothesis - Ali Hazelwood

With an exclusive new bonus chapter... from Adam s POVBased on the available information and the data hitherto collected, my hypothesis is that the further I stay away from love, the better off I will be. Contemporary romance s unicorn: the elusive marriage of deeply brainy and delightfully escapist. Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of The Unhoneymooners*When a fake relationship between scientists meets the irresistible force of attraction, it throws one woman s carefully calculated theories on love into chaos. As a third-year Ph.D. candidate, Olive Smith doesn t believe in lasting romantic relationships but her best friend does, and that s what got her into this situation. Convincing Anh that Olive is on her way to a happily ever after was always going to be tough, scientists require proof. So, like any self-respecting woman, Olive panics and kisses the first man she sees. That man is none other than Adam Carlsen, a young hotshot professor and well-known ass. Which is why Olive is positively floored when he agrees to keep her charade a secret and be her fake boyfriend. But when a big science conference goes haywire and Adam surprises her again with his unyielding support (and his unyielding abs), their little experiment feels dangerously close to combustion.Olive soon discovers that the only thing more complicated than a hypothesis on love is putting her own heart under the microscope.What the five star reviews are saying about The Love Hypothesis: Did I read this in 24 hours? Yes. Funny. Snarky. Intelligent. Real. If you re even slightly thinking about getting this book to read, just go a head and do it Adam is just *swoon* Ali Hazelwood has made herself an auto-buy author It was just... perfect. A heroine you will instantly fall in love with Ali Hazelwood s latest novel, Love on the Brain is out now.

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The Hand on the Wall - Johnson Maureen

Ellingham Academy must be cursed. Three people are now dead. One, a victim of either a prank gone wrong or a murder. Another, dead by misadventure. And now, an accident in Burlington has claimed another life. All three in the wrong place at the wrong time. All at the exact moment of Stevie’s greatest triumph . . . She knows who Truly Devious is. She’s solved it. The greatest case of the century. At least, she thinks she has. With this latest tragedy, it’s hard to concentrate on the past. Not only has someone died in town, but David disappeared of his own free will and is up to something. Stevie is sure that somehow—somehow—all these things connect. The three deaths in the present. The deaths in the past. The missing Alice Ellingham and the missing David Eastman. Somewhere in this place of riddles and puzzles there must be answers. Then another accident occurs as a massive storm heads toward Vermont. This is too much for the parents and administrators. Ellingham Academy is evacuated. Obviously, it’s time for Stevie to do something stupid. It’s time to stay on the mountain and face the storm—and a murderer. In the tantalizing finale to the Truly Devious trilogy, New York Times bestselling author Maureen Johnson expertly tangles her dual narrative threads and ignites an explosive end for all who’ve walked through Ellingham Academy.

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The Island Getaway - Lucy Diamond

Get some sun this month with The Island Getaway by Lucy Diamond ☀️ A slice of escapism ... temptingly conjured up THE TIMES The perfect holiday read, it s impossible to put down WOMAN S WEEKLYThe dream holiday just got complicated . . .On the sun-drenched island of Kefalonia, the new arrivals at The Ionian Escape hotel are hoping for a break from everyday life. But some of them are bringing a lot of baggage . . .Disgraced TV star Miranda Vallance feels like the worst person in the world. Her sister won t speak to her and her job s on the line. She s desperate to put things right, but how?Eighty-two-year-old Evelyn Chambers has come to fulfil a promise to the love of her life. If she can steel herself to go through with it, that is . . .And when celebrity chef Frank Neale checks in, rumours swirl around the hotel. But is it his wife, Leonora, who has more of a reason to escape to Greece?The Island Getaway is a big-hearted novel from the queen of bestselling fiction, celebrating second chances, true love and the life-affirming joy of unlikely friendships. Intricate, colourful, beautifully told . . . Lucy Diamond writes with such charm and warmth HAZEL PRIOR A wonderful, warm tale of intertwined lives in a gorgeous Greek setting LULU TAYLORReaders love Lucy Diamond I can t wait for my next book from Lucy Diamond ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fabulous story telling and the most wonderful reading experience . . . spellbinding ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another book by Lucy Diamond that I couldn t put down ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I love all of Lucy s books ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lucy writes with such warmth and sympathy ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Praise for Lucy Diamond Fabulous, uplifting and life-affirming MY WEEKLY Lucy has a way of dropping you into the heart and minds of her characters FIONA PALMER Warm, tender, but also funny THE SUN No one does real life like Lucy Diamond VERONICA HENRY

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Yorkshire Dales - Alastair Ross

The 40 moderate walks in this collection from award winning publisher Pocket Mountains highlight the very best the area has to offer and include adventures in the Yorkshire Dales. Many routes make use of sections of established long-distance trails such as the Pennine Way and the Dales Way.

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The Island Getaway - Lucy Diamond

The perfect holiday read WOMAN S WEEKLY Uplifting, funny, a cracking read ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ READER REVIEW A slice of escapism THE TIMES A fantastic beach read ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ READER REVIEWThe dream holiday just got complicated . . .On the sun-drenched island of Kefalonia, the new arrivals at The Ionian Escape hotel are hoping for a break from everyday life. But some of them are bringing a lot of baggage . . .Disgraced TV star Miranda Vallance feels like the worst person in the world. Her sister won t speak to her and her job s on the line. She s desperate to put things right, but how?Eighty-two-year-old Evelyn Chambers has come to fulfil a promise to the love of her life. If she can steel herself to go through with it, that is . . .And when celebrity chef Frank Neale checks in, rumours swirl around the hotel. But is it his wife, Leonora, who has more of a reason to escape to Greece?The Island Getaway is a big-hearted novel from the queen of bestselling fiction, celebrating second chances, true love and the life-affirming joy of unlikely friendships. Intricate, colourful, beautifully told HAZEL PRIOR A wonderful, warm tale of intertwined lives in a gorgeous Greek setting LULU TAYLORReaders love Lucy Diamond I can t wait for my next book from Lucy Diamond ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fabulous story telling and the most wonderful reading experience . . . spellbinding ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another book by Lucy Diamond that I couldn t put down ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I love all of Lucy s books ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Lucy writes with such warmth and sympathy ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Praise for Lucy Diamond Fabulous, uplifting and life-affirming MY WEEKLY Lucy has a way of dropping you into the heart and minds of her characters FIONA PALMER Warm, tender, but also funny THE SUN No one does real life like Lucy Diamond VERONICA HENRY

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The Last Days of Jack Sparks - Jason Arnopp

MAGNIFICENT Alan Moore I COULDN T PUT THE BOOK DOWN Ron Howard CHILLING AND UTTERLY IMMERSIVE M. R. Carey It was no secret that journalist Jack Sparks had been researching the occult for his new book. No stranger to controversy, he d already triggered a furious Twitter storm by mocking an exorcism he witnessed.Then there was that video: forty seconds of chilling footage that Jack repeatedly claimed was not of his making, yet was posted from his own YouTube account.Nobody knew what happened to Jack in the days that followed - until now. Fascinating, hilarious, disturbing, exciting and surprising as hell Ron Howard, director of Apollo 13, A Beautiful Mind and The Da Vinci Code Brilliantly paced, utterly compelling, I didn t have *a clue* what would happen Toby Whithouse Super spooky and addictively written Heat We fell hard for Jason Arnopp s whip-smart and impulsive thriller . . . meet your new favourite book iBooks Store Wittier than the lovechild of Stephen Fry and Charlie Brooker, scarier than watching The Exorcist in an abandoned asylum Sarah Lotz, author of The Three This is The Omen for the social media age Chris Brookmyre Ingenious and funny . . . A magnificent millennial nightmare Alan MooreDISCOVER THIS YEAR S MOST TALKED-ABOUT THRILLER - perfect for fans of Stephen King, Irvine Welsh and Chuck Palahniuk.Look out for GHOSTER, the new razor-sharp supernatural thriller from Jason Arnopp

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Modern Finance And Risk Management: Festschrift In Honour Of Hermann Locarek-junge

Modern Finance and Risk Management is dedicated to our colleague, academic mentor, and adviser Professor Hermann Locarek-Junge. During his academic career, Hermann Locarek-Junge published several important contributions to the field of risk management and portfolio management and served as the chairman and board member of the German Finance Association (DGF) and the Data Science Society (Gesellschaft für Klassifikation).A short foreword by the mentors of Hermann Locarek-Junge and an introduction by the editors mark the beginning of the Festschrift. The first section on Modern Finance includes chapters on asset management, entrepreneurship, and behavioural finance. The second section on Modern Risk Management contains seven contributions covering considerations of risk measurement, risk management, and regulation. Finally, the third section includes topics on commodities and energy finance.This Festschrift comprises 20 original contributions of notable scholars in finance who have worked with Hermann Locarek-Junge over the last four decades. Due to numerous connections to practice and applications, Modern Finance and Risk Management is relevant and attractive not only to academics and researchers but also to practitioners in industry and banking.

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An Atlas of the Railways in South West and Central Southern England - Stuart Malthouse

This railway atlas presents a much wider range of railway types and their features than those shown on most existing maps. Its coverage begins with the earliest railways and carries through to the present day. The area covered in this volume extends from Cornwall in the South West to Hampshire in Central Southern England and as far north as Bristol and Swindon. Industrial railways are shown as well as passenger carrying lines. Each map is accompanied by a detailed key to the public and private railway systems shown. This includes dates of operation, gauges and significant topographical features. Information on stations includes the opening and closing dates and any name changes which occurred. A chronology of the public railway routes also accompanies each map, which includes independent public railways and any independent private railways with public rail involvement. Approximately 76 pages of detailed information about the railway system in the areas covered and a chronology preface the railway atlas section providing a wealth of detailed reference material.

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The Acquired Wagons of British Railways Volume 7 - David Larkin

British Railways was created in 1948 when the Great Western, the London, Midland Scottish, the London North Eastern and the Southern were taken into public ownership. It inherited all their locomotives, passenger and goods rolling stock. Whilst much has been published on BR locomotives and passenger stock, accurate and detailed coverage of the large inventory of vehicles used to convey the huge volumes of goods traffic carried by the railways at that time, is less readily available. This new series, of which this will be the penultimate volume, sets out to provide that information.This book deals mostly with two types of vehicles inherited by BR, the relatively small number of Ballast Plough Brake Vans and a huge fleet of hopper wagons of all types and capacities. Included in this category are hoppers of both wooden and steel construction which were used for a range of traffic flows including coke, coal and loco coal, iron ore and ballast. These vehicles included both those which had been part of the inventories of the companies nationalised in 1948 and those that came from private businesses.This volume, as with the others in the series is illustrated throughout with around 200 black and white photographs. The series is essential reading for those interested in this aspect of British railway history and an invaluable reference source for those engaged in modelling the post 1940s era.

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Morrison Van: Three Chords And The Truth (2019) - CD (0801663)

Hudební CD - Three Chords And The Truth je opravdu něco úžasného - čtrnáct nových originálních skladeb bez námahy zapouzdří zvuk Van Morrison a předvede jeho nadání jako jeden z nejslavnějších skladatelů naší generace. Three Chords And The Truth je opravdu něco úžasného - čtrnáct nových originálních skladeb bez námahy zapouzdří zvuk Van Morrison a předvede jeho nadání jako jeden z nejslavnějších skladatelů naší generace. Jeho šesté album za pouhé čtyři roky, Three Chords And The Truth, je dalším důkazem toho, že Van Morrison je jedním z největších nahrávacích umělců všech dob a tvůrčí síly, se kterou je třeba počítat. Seznam stop CD March Winds In February / Fame Will Eat The Soul / Dark Night Of The Soul / In Search Of Grace / Nobody In Charge / You Don #039;t Understand / Read Between The Lines / Does Love Conquer All? / Early Days / If We Wait For Mountains / Up On Broadway / Three Chords And The Truth / Bags Under My Eyes / Days Gone By

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The Swordfish and the Star - Gavin Knight

The Penwith Peninsula in Cornwall is where the land ends. In The Swordfish and the Star Gavin Knight takes us into this huddle of grey roofs at the edge of the sea at the beginning of the twenty-first century. He catches the stories of a whole community, but especially those still working this last frontier: the Cornish fishermen. These are the dreamers and fighters who every day prepare for battle with the vast grey Atlantic. Cornwall and its seas are brought to life, mixing drinking and drugs and sea spray, moonlit beaches and shattering storms, myth and urban myth. The result is an arresting tapestry of a place we thought we knew; the precarious reality of life in Cornwall today emerges from behind our idyllic holiday snaps and picture postcards. Even the quaint fishermenâ ™s pubs on the quay at Newlyn, including the Swordfish and its neighbour the Star, turn out to be places where squalls can blow up, and down again, in an instant. Based on immersive research and rich with the voices of a cast of remarkable characters, this is an eye-opening, dramatic, poignant account of life on Britainâ ™s most dangerous stretch of coast.Praise for Hood Rat A gripping novelistic immersion Louis Theroux A must-read Owen Jones Britain s Gomorrah Independent

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Railways Remembered: Images from the Derek Cross Collection - David Cross

Over the years, Derek Cross photographs have graced the pages of many magazines and several photographic albums featuring his work have been published, recalling railway scenes which have changed radically in the space of a few short decades.Drawing upon his extensive collection of colour images taken from the late 1950s through to the early 1980s, this new collection of the photos of Derek Cross focuses on those years which saw the elimination the steam locomotive and its replacement by the first generation diesel and electric traction, a period which is of so much interest for many railway enthusiasts.The photos are arranged geographically and whilst they range across many parts of Britain, many were taken in those areas with which is work is synonymous including the south-west of Scotland, the Somerset Dorset line and Kent and the south east.The book will include more than 200 colour photos and has been complied by Derek Cross son David who has also written the captions. These that have been compiled drawing on his father s notes. This new album is a visual delight and a fitting tribute to one of the great railway photographers of his era.

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When Gavin Met Stacey and Everything in Between - Ruth Jones, James Corden

THIS IS THE MUST-HAVE CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR EVERYONE WHO LOVES GAVIN AND STACEYFor the first time, go behind the scenes of the beloved TV show Gavin and Stacey with the must-read memoir from the BAFTA award-winning writers Ruth Jones and James Corden. THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERWhen Gavin Met Stacey and Everything in Between is the story of how Ruth and James turned their little show about ordinary life into a full-on cultural phenomenon. As they recount the highs and lows they faced along the way, Ruth and James explore the journey of their real-life friendship, the making of the show and the relationship between Nessa and Smithy that had the nation glued to their screens. Full of revelations and anecdotes to working scripts and never-before-seen photographs including:â ¢The story behind Nessaâ ™s iconic lookâ ¢The original treatment for the showâ ¢And maybe pictures from that fishing tripâ ¦This one-of-a kind memoir takes you behind the scenes of one of the most iconic and beloved shows in British television history. Here are the details of whatâ ™s occurred every step of the way, from initial pitch to final day of filming, and all the love that followed. When Gavin Met Stacey and Everything in Between is the perfect final chapter in this incredible story and is essential reading for all Gavin and Stacey fans. READERS LOVE WHEN GAVIN MET STACEY AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN:â ˜Warm, cozy, sweet and very funnyâ ™ ? ? ? ? ? Any fan of the show would love this book ? ? ? ? ? At the end of the day, when all s said and done, this book is a crackin read ? ? ? ? ?

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The Poetry of Impermanence, Mindfulness, and Joy - John Brehm

Over 125 poetic companions, from Basho to Billy Collins, Saigyo to Shakespeare.The Poetry of Impermanence, Mindfulness, and Joy received the Spirituality Practice Book Award for 50 Best Spiritual Books in 2017 by Spirituality and Practice Website. The poems expertly gathered here offer all that one might hope for in spiritual companionship: wisdom, compassion, peacefulness, good humor, and the ability to both absorb and express the deepest human emotions of grief and joy. The book includes a short essay on “Mindful Reading” and a meditation on sound from editor John Brehm—helping readers approach the poems from an experiential, non-analytical perspective and enter into the mindful reading of poetry as a kind of meditation. The Poetry of Impermanence, Mindfulness, and Joy offers a wide-ranging collection of 129 ancient and modern poems unlike any other anthology on bookshelves today. It uniquely places Buddhist poets like Han Shan, Tu Fu, Saigyo, Ryokan, Basho, Issa, and others alongside modern Western poets one would not expect to find in such a collection—poets like Wallace Stevens, Robert Frost, Elizabeth Bishop, William Stafford, Denise Levertov, Jack Gilbert, Ellen Bass, Billy Collins, and more. What these poems have in common, no matter whether they are explicitly Buddhist, is that all reflect the essential truths the Buddha articulated 2,500 years ago. The book provides an important poetic complement to the many prose books on mindfulness practice—the poems here both reflect and embody the dharma in ways that can’t be matched by other modes of writing. Its unique features include an introduction that discusses the themes of impermanence, mindfulness, and joy and explores the relationship between them. Biographical notes place the poets in historical context and offer quotes and anecdotes to help readers learn about the poets’ lives.

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The Way of Abundance and Joy - Shirley Blancke

Shares the ancient Andean wisdom and practices of Sumak Kausay, the way of Abundant Life, as taught by master shaman don Alberto Taxo• Shows how to relate to and receive help from the elements, reconnect with nature to access abundance and joy, connect with plants, animals, water, air, and fire • Explores don Alberto’s upbringing in a family of yachaks, his initiation, and his personal work to fulfill the Andean prophecy of the Eagle and the Condor • Includes reflections and essays from several of don Alberto’s students and others who have worked with him, including Itzhak Beery and John Perkins Recognized as a master yachak, don Alberto Taxo was a celebrated spiritual elder, shaman, and healer of the pre-Inca Atik (Kichwa) people from the Andes Mountains of Ecuador. He shared ancient Andean shamanic wisdom and practices in the United States for more than 20 years--his personal quest to fulfill the Andean prophecy that the Eagle and the Condor will fly together in the same sky in harmony. Written with don Alberto’s permission and as further fulfillment of the Eagle-Condor prophecy, this book shares don Alberto’s teachings and his simple approaches for building a reciprocal relationship with nature, centered on Sumak Kausay, the way of joy and abundance. As a yachak, a shaman of the elements, don Alberto showed how to relate to and receive help from nature. When we are connected with nature on an emotional and spiritual level it creates joy that is deeply healing and can be accessed during life’s difficulties. The book discusses traditional Ecuadorian shamanic beliefs and practices, including Andean Inca cosmology; how to connect with plants, animals, air, fire, and water in sacred springs, the ocean, or your shower; and Inca concepts like Pacha, the space-time era in which we live that is now transitioning to a new one of connection and love after 500 years. The book explores don Alberto’s upbringing in a family of yachaks, his initiation, and his assumption of the role of shaman for his community. It also includes reflections and essays from don Alberto’s students and others who have worked with him, including shamanic teachers Itzhak Beery and John Perkins, showing how he influenced their lives and awakened them to the path of Sumak Kausay, Abundant Life.

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Pier Railways and Tramways - Martin Easdown

The nineteenth-century craze for building pleasure piers around the coast of Britain has left a legacy of seaside fun unmatched around the world. Although some of Britainâ ™s piers have succumbed to fire and storm damage over the years, over fifty of these remarkable structures are still standing today. A number were built with railways and tramways to convey holidaymakers to the end of the pier, several of which survive today. These include the longest pier, at Southend-on-Sea, which opened an electric railway in 1890, when the pier was rebuilt to its present extent; the oldest seaside pleasure pier, at Ryde, which has a railway from the pier head that links to the rest of the network on the Isle of Wight; and the Hythe Pier Railway, which takes passengers to and from the ferry link at the end of the pier.Martin Easdown has been researching Britainâ ™s piers and their railways for many years and presents a photographic survey of them around the UK and Ireland. The photographs show both self-contained pier railways and tramways and pier railways connected to the National Rail Network. As well as the vehicles, pier stations are illustrated, including those that were not actually on the piers but the shore beside them. With many rare and fascinating photographs, this book will be of interest to railway enthusiasts and those nostalgic for the quintessential British seaside holiday.

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The Railways - Bradley Simon

Sunday Times History Book of the Year 2015Britain s railways have been a vital part of national life for nearly 200 years. Transforming lives and landscapes, they have left their mark on everything from timekeeping to tourism. As a self-contained world governed by distinctive rules and traditions, the network also exerts a fascination all its own.From the classical grandeur of Newcastle station to the ceaseless traffic of Clapham Junction, from the mysteries of Brunel s atmospheric railway to the lost routines of the great marshalling yards, Simon Bradley explores the world of Britain s railways, the evolution of the trains, and the changing experiences of passengers and workers. The Victorians private compartments, railway rugs and footwarmers have made way for air-conditioned carriages with airline-type seating, but the railways remain a giant and diverse anthology of structures from every period, and parts of the system are the oldest in the world.Using fresh research, keen observation and a wealth of cultural references, Bradley weaves from this network a remarkable story of technological achievement, of architecture and engineering, of shifting social classes and gender relations, of safety and crime, of tourism and the changing world of work. The Railways shows us that to travel through Britain by train is to journey through time as well as space.

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Morrison Van: His Band And The Street Choir - LP (0349784889)

LP vinyl - His Band and the Street Choir je čtvrté sólové studiové album irského písničkáře Van Morrisona z roku 1970. His Band and the Street Choir je čtvrté sólové studiové album irského písničkáře Van Morrisona z roku 1970. Kampaní Start Your Ear Off Right vydavatelství Rhino tradičně vítá nový rok. V rámci aktivit pro rok 2020 jsou k dispozici vinylové reedice celé řady desek, které jsou z historického hledicka vnímány jako důležité až zásadní. Jedná se o alba skupin The Replacements, Deep Purple, Devo, Ramones, MC5, Bad Company, Sex Pistols, Uncle Tupelo nebo interpretů jako Van Morrison, Stevie Nicks, Waren Zevon či soundtrack k seríálu Twin Peaks. Severoirský zpěvák, písničkář a básník Van Morrison je bezesporu jednou z největších legend hudební historie. Na svém kontě má desítky alb, několik živáků a samozřejmě i výběrových kompilací, je majitelem několika Grammy a řady dalších ocenění. Většina jeho tvorby je ovlivněna soulovou a R amp;B...

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Journeys in the Wild - Gavin Thurston

Modest, down to earth and full of humour, this is one of the best books about filming I ve ever read. MICHAEL PALIN Extraordinary: Gavin s easy prose and gasp-making encounters make for a gripping and very funny read. It s a rollercoaster ride with a complete professional. I loved it. JOANNA LUMLEY [Gavin is] a great cameraman with infinite patience, but also a writer with great powers of observation and expression. Brilliant! ALAN TITCHMARSH_________From Gavin Thurston, the award-winning Blue Planet II and Planet Earth II cameraman with a foreword by Sir David Attenborough comes extraordinary and adventurous true stories of what it takes to track down and film our planet s most captivating creatures.Gavin has been a wildlife photographer for over thirty years. Against a backdrop of modern world history, he s lurked in the shadows of some of the world s remotest places in order to capture footage of the animal kingdom s finest: prides of lions, silverback gorillas, capuchin monkeys, brown bears, grey whales, penguins, mosquitoes - you name it he s filmed it.Come behind the camera and discover the hours spent patiently waiting for the protagonists to appear; the inevitable dangers in the wings and the challenges faced and overcome; and the heart-warming, life-affirming moments the cameras miss as well as capture. What other readers are saying about Journeys in the Wild: It s touching, it s thought provoking and its emotional...Go pick it up. It s an absolute inspiration of a book. Goodreads Full of unbelievable anecdotes from decades of work, some absolutely hilarious, this book left me in complete wonder. Goodreads An amazing read and I would heartily recommend it to everyone I know. Goodreads

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British Railways Diesel and Electric Locomotives - Hugh Longworth

Hugh Longworth has published a number of very successful volumes on British Railways steam locos, DMUs and coaching stock. His thorough and detailed research has focused on the operation history and allocations of the rolling stock types covered in these books.In this completely new work, in the style of those previously published, he covers in detail all the classes of diesel and electrics locomotives that were introduced by BR from the modernisation plan of 1955 to the present day. Each class, which operated over this lengthy period, is covered in the book. The headlong rush to eliminate steam traction and modernise the railways from the 1950s onwards produced very mixed results. Some of the locomotives introduced were very successful and long lived with examples still in service well into the twenty first century whilst others were found seriously wanting and withdrawn completely after only a few years in service. For each class, a concise history is provided giving construction details and full technical specifications. For every individual locomotive, a full listing is provided including all numbers applied throughout its career, names where they were allocated, details of entry into service, full allocation details over their operational life as well as withdrawal and scrapping dates.The book is illustrated throughout predominantly using colour photos and drawings and the data it contains is fully cross referenced. Comprehensive in its coverage, this book will be referred to again and again by all those interested in the diesel and electric era on Britain s railways.

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David Stirling - Gavin Mortimer

, Aristocrat, gambler, innovator and special forces legend, the life of David Stirling should need no retelling. His formation of the Special Air Service in the summer of 1941 led to a new form of warfare and Stirling is remembered as the father of special forces soldiering. But was he really a military genius or in fact a shameless self-publicist who manipulated people, and the truth, for this own ends? In this gripping and controversial biography Gavin Mortimer analyses Stirling #39;s complex character: the childhood speech impediment that shaped his formative years, the pressure from his overbearing mother, his fraught relationship with his brother, Bill, and the jealousy and inferiority he felt in the presence of his SAS second-in-command, the cold-blooded killer Paddy Mayne. Stirling lived until old age, receiving a knighthood and plaudits from military forces around the world before his death in 1990. Yet as Mortimer dazzlingly shows, while Stirling was instrumental in selling the SAS to Churchill and senior officers, it was Mayne who really carried the regiment in the early days. Stirling was at best an incompetent soldier and at worst a foolhardy one, who jeopardised his men #39;s live with careless talk and hare-brained missions. Drawing on interviews with SAS veterans who fought with Stirling and men who worked with him on his post-war projects, and examining recently declassified governments files about Stirling #39;s involvement in Aden, Libya and GB75, Mortimer #39;s riveting biography is incisive, bold, honest and written with his customary narrative panache. Impeccably researched and with the courage to challenge the mythical SAS #39;brand #39;, Mortimer brings to bear his unparalleled expertise as WW2 #39;s premier special forces historian to dig beneath the legend and reveal the real David Stirling, a man who dared and deceived.,

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Morrison Van: His Band And The Street Choir - LP (8122795038)

LP vinyl - Čtvrté studiové album Van Morrison vydal v roce 1970. Nyní vychází znovu na LP. Severoirský zpěvák, písničkář a básník Van Morrison je bezesporu jednou z největších legend hudební historie. Čtvrté studiové album Van Morrison vydal v roce 1970. Nyní vychází znovu na LP. Severoirský zpěvák, písničkář a básník Van Morrison je bezesporu jednou z největších legend hudební historie. Na svém kontě má desítky alb, několik živáků a samozřejmě i výběrových kompilací, je majitelem několika Grammy a řady dalších ocenění. Většina jeho tvorby je ovlivněna soulovou a R amp;B muzikou. Seznam stop LP 1 Domino / Crazy Face / Give Me A Kiss / I #039;ve Been Working / Call Me Up In Dreamland / I #039;ll Be Your Lover, Too / Blue Money / Virgo Clowns / Gypsy Queen / Sweet Jannie / If I Ever Needed Someone / Street Choir

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