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‘A triumph’ – Time OutTransformer is the only complete and comprehensive telling of the Lou Reed story.Legendary songwriter and guitarist Lou Reed passed away on the 27th October 2013, but his musical influence is assured. Now discover the true story of the Velvet Underground pioneer in this update of Bockris’s classic biography.Transformer: The Complete Lou Reed Story follows the great songwriter…
Five incredible true stories of canine bravery in wartime.For as long as dogs have lived alongside man, they have saved their lives in wartime with their bravery, loyalty and companionship. From the WWII dog that was adopted by the Royal Navy as a mascot, torpedoed, shot at and registered as a prisoner of war, to the more recent heroics of explosives dog, Sadie, in the Afghanistan conflict where s…
The heartbreaking true story of a young, troubled mother who needed help.The sixteenth fostering memoir by Cathy Glass.It is the first time Laura has been out since the birth of her baby when Cathy sees her in the school playground. A joyful occasion but Cathy has the feeling something is wrong. By the time she discovers what it is, it is too late. This is the true story of Laura whose life touche…
First published in 1974 as A Circle of Children this is the first of four books from learning disabilities specialist Mary MacCracken.This is a book about children so emotionally disturbed they cannot fit into society; it is also the story of a woman whose involvement with these children changed the shape of their lives forever.When Mary MacCracken joined a school for emotionally disturbed childre…
The world’s greatest haulier – a rags-to-riches tale of British entrepreneurialsim.If you’ve never seen an Eddie Stobart truck, you’ve never driven down a British motorway.This is the extraordinary story of a multi-million pound business that spawned a middle-class motorway game. Of dynastic struggles that ended in a merchandising shop opposite Carlisle cathedral.A quintessentially British tale – …
It would be hard to invent a group of personalities more extraordinary than the British Royal Family – known as 'The Firm' by Prince Philip. With an eye on the past, present and future, this book takes a look at how the family really operates and reveals how they behave behind closed doors.This ebook is made from the 2009 edition.With showbiz stars and sporting celebrities now attracting the adula…
Saltire First Scottish Book of the Year 2012The story of the life of Simon Fraser, Lord Lovat : a clan chief of the Scottish nobility, rebel and Jacobite conspirator. He became the last British peer to go under the axe, marking a moment in history when the rest of Britain turned decisively away from the Celtic heritage.Lord Lovat was a spy, clan-chief, traitor, polyglot, deserter and philosopher. …
The Little Book of Zlatan is a celebration of one of the most charismatic, mercurial and talismanic footballers in the game, an individual so distinct, so talented and so perfect that he must refer to himself in the third person at all times. Throughout history, there have been many, many truly outstanding sportsmen and women. These are the individuals that have pushed the boundaries of their spo…
Небольшая повесть о проникновении русских на Амур в XVII веке, о знакомстве России с Китаем, обернувшимся первой и последней русско-китайской войной. Рисунок на обложке - картина художника Николая Каразина (1842-1908), находящаяся в общественном достоянии.
Небольшая повесть о проникновении русских на Амур в XVII веке, о знакомстве России с Китаем, обернувшимся первой и последней русско-китайской войной. Рисунок на обложке - картина художника Николая Каразина (1842-1908), находящаяся в общественном достоянии.
В этой книге рассказывается о них — людях, приносивших холод. Людях, раздвигавших пределы России. Они все по-разному жили и по-разному скончались. Сейчас они все мертвы. Но без них не было бы меня. Эти книги — просто попытка отдать долг. По крайней мере, я попытаюсь.
В этой книге рассказывается о них — людях, приносивших холод. Людях, раздвигавших пределы России. Они все по-разному жили и по-разному скончались. Сейчас они все мертвы. Но без них не было бы меня. Эти книги — просто попытка отдать долг. По крайней мере, я попытаюсь.
История народа воплощена в жизни отдельных семей. Россия – страна в основе своей крестьянская. Родословная семей с крестьянскими корнями не менее интересна, нежели дворянская. В этом убеждает книга «Мир и война в жизни нашей семьи», написанная Георгием Георгиевичем Зубковым, Верой Петровной Зубковой (урожд. Рыковой) и их дочерьми Ниной и Людмилой. В книге воссоздается противоречивая и сложная судь…
‘I loved Jon’s book. It’s even better than the real thing because you can’t hear his voice.’ Michael McIntyre A control freak looks for love (women who leave wet teaspoons in sugar bowls need not apply). ‘I haven’t woken up with a cup of tea by the bed for seven years. It seems such a small thing but it’s one of a thousand things I miss about having someone around to take care of me. I have spent …
The true story of an A&E doctor that became a huge word-of-mouth hit – now revised and updated. FROM THE PUBLISHER THAT BROUGHT YOU CONFESSIONS OF A GP. Forget what you have seen on Casualty or Holby City, this is what it is really like to be working in A&E. Dr Nick Edwards writes with shocking honesty about life as an A&E doctor. He lifts the lid on government targets that led to poor patient car…