From one of the most important chroniclers of our time come two extended excerpts from her never-before-seen notebooks-writings that offer an illuminating glimpse into the mind & process of a legendary writer Joan Didion has always kept notebooks of overheard dialogue observations interviews drafts of essays & articles Here is one such draft that traces a road trip she took with her husband John Gregory Dunne in June 1970 through Louisiana Mississippi & Alabama She interviews prominent local figures describes motels diners a deserted reptile farm a visit with Walker Percy a ladies' brunch at the Mississippi Broadcasters' Convention She writes about the stifling heat the almost viscous pace of life the sulfurous light & the preoccupation with race class & heritage she finds in the small towns they pass through & from a different notebook the " California Notes" that began as an assignment from Rolling Stone on the Patty Hearst trial of 1976 Though Didion never wrote the piece watching the trial & being in San Francisco triggered thoughts about the city its social hierarchy the Hearsts & her own upbringing in Sacramento Here too is the beginning of her thinking about the West its landscape the western women who were heroic for her & her own lineage ...

From one of the most important chroniclers of our time come two extended excerpts from her never-before-seen notebooks – writings that offer an illuminating glimpse into the mind & process of a legendary writer Joan Didion has always kept notebooks of overheard dialogue observations interviews drafts of essays & articles Here is one such draft that traces a road trip she took with her husband John Gregory Dunne in June 1970 through Louisiana Mississippi & Alabama She interviews prominent local figures describes motels diners a deserted reptile farm a visit with Walker Percy a ladies& brunch at the Mississippi Broadcasters& Convention She writes about the stifling heat the almost viscous pace of life the sulfurous light & the preoccupation with race class & heritage she finds in the small towns they pass through & from a different notebook the " California Notes" that began as an assignment from Rolling Stone on the Patty Hearst trial of 1976 Though Didion never wrote the piece watching the trial & being in San Francisco triggered thoughts about the city its social hierarchy the Hearsts & her own upbringing in Sacramento Here too is the beginning of her thinking about the West its landscape the western women who were heroic for her & her own lineage ...

This seventh edition of the RCC's South Biscay pilot covers the coasts of France & Spain from the Gironde to La Coruna in Galicia This edition has been completely revised & updated In line with other recent RCC editions waypoints have been introduced to assist navigation With new photographs by the author & up-to-date aerials by Patrick Roach South Biscay is the complete reference for yachts visiting the flay sandy coasts of southwest France & the long Biscay coast of Spain ...

The 50th anniversary edition of this classic World War 2 adventure set in south-east Asia February 1942 Singapore lies burning & shattered defenceless before the conquering hordes of the Japanese Army as the last boat slips out of the harbour into the South China Sea On board are a desperate group of people each with a secret to guard each willing to kill to keep that secret safe Who or what is the dissolute Englishman Farnholme? The elegant Dutch planter Van Effen? The strangely beautiful Eurasian girl Gudrun? The slave trader Siran? The smiling & silent Nicholson who is never without his gun? Only one thing is certain the rotting tramp steamer is a floating death trap carrying a cargo of human TNT Dawn sees them far out to sea but with the first murderous dive bombers already aimed at their ship Thus begins an ordeal few are to survive a nightmare succession of disasters wrought by the hell-bent Japanese the unrelenting tropical sun & by the survivors themselves whose hatred & bitterness divides them one against the other Written after the acclaimed & phenomenally successful HMS Ulysses & The Guns of Navarone this was Mac Lean's third book & it contains all the hallmarks of those other two classics Rich with stunning visual imagery muscular narrative power brutality courage & breathtaking excitement the celebration of the 50th anniversary of South by Java Head offers readers a long-denied chance to enjoy one of the greatest war novels ever written ...

British Railways Past & Present' is a nationwide series of books featuring photographs of railway locations taken several decades ago & comparing them with the same scene today Such is the current pace of change on our railway system that even a few years can reduce a busy & vibrant railway scene to a wasteland or housing estate
- or conversely can bring electrification & up-to-the-minute technology to an outdated run-down route The contrasts are often dramatic while sometimes hardly anything has altered in 30 or 40 years Whatever the change the comparison of 'past' & 'present' will intrigue not only the railway enthusiast & historian but also anyone interested in our recent history This will be the 5th volume in the series to visit the county of Devon The previous volumes in the series being No 8 Devon No 52 East Devon No 53 North & West Devon No 67 Plymouth & South West Devon Such has been the popularity of both Devon & the series as a whole you can be sure of a ready & waiting audience for this brand new volume looking at the major railway centre of Newton Abbot & its environs Newton Abbott has a fascinating railway history having in the past had a railway workshop & several branch line connections Even today the railway is an important part of the transport infrastructure
- several branch lines may have closed but there is still much to see both as the working railway & the traces of past lines David Mitchell has yet again come up with a wonderful mix of past images with which to contrast the present Enjoy!

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OS Explorer is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking horse riding & off-road cycling The OS Explorer range of OL maps now

Includes:: a digital version of the paper map accessed through the OS smartphone app OS Maps Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels pubs & visitor information as well as rights of way permissive paths & bridleways

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The Pathfinder (R) Guide to East Sussex & the South Downs Walks contains 28 fantastic circular walks across the county much of which lies inside the new South Downs National Park Each walk in Pathfinder (R) Guide to East Sussex & the South Downs Walks is accompanied by clear large-scale Ordnance Survey route maps & GPS waypoints to help you navigate your hike with ease Pathfinder (R) Guide to East Sussex & the South Downs Walks guides you to some of the best walking destinations in the county from the breezy heights of Ditchling Beacon to the rolling High Weald Ashdown Forest & iconic Seven Sisters No matter what your walking ability you can experience a variety of walking routes in a range of difficulty with this Pathfinder (R) guide including hikes taking in the infamous Beachy Head 1066 Country & the South Downs Way Inside you'll also find a wealth of helpful information accompanying each walk including good pubs along the way where to park before you start your walk & places of interest en route Pathfinder (R) Guides are Britain's best loved walking guides They are the perfect companion for countryside walks throughout Britain Each title features circular walks with easy-to-follow route descriptions tried & tested by seasoned walkers & accompanied by beautiful photography & clear Ordnance Survey mapping The routes range from extended strolls to exhilarating hikes so there is something for everyone ...

Britain's clearest mapping from the experts at the AA in a handy foldable road map covering South East England Fully updated the map combines clear design & an easy-to-read scale of 3 miles to 1 inch with more road detail to ensure you never lose your way while navigating Britain's roads The map

Includes:: information on toll points service areas road numbers motorways dual carriageways & wide & narrow local roads National parks & places of interest are also highlighted

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Part autobiography part travelogue & wholly a tribute to the unspoilt beauty of southern Spain Gerald Brenan's South from Granada

Includes:: an introduction by Chris Stewart author of the bestselling Driving Over Lemons in Penguin Modern Classics Between 1920 & 1934 Gerald Brenan lived in the remote Spanish village of Yegen & South of Granada depicts his time there vividly evoking the essence of his rural surroundings & the Spanish way of life before the Civil War Here he portrays the landscapes festivals & folk-lore of the Sierra Nevada the rivalries romances & courtship rituals village customs superstitions & characters Fascinating details emerge from cheap brothels to archaeological remains along with visits from Brenan's friends from the Bloomsbury group
- Lytton Strachey & Virginia Woolf among them Knowledgeable elegant & sympathetic this is a rich account of Spain's vanished past Gerald Brenan (1894-1987) was an English writer who spent much of his life in Spain He is best known for The Spanish Labyrinth a work of history on the background to the Spanish Civil War & for South From Granada Seven Years in an Andalusian Village He was awarded a CBE in 1982 & was much honoured in Spain If you enjoyed South from Granada you might like Orwell's Homage to Catalonia also available in Penguin Modern Classics' The best of Brenan's books he has a true & proper knowledge of the culture he describes' Cyril Connolly Sunday Times'A brilliant interpreter of Spain to the rest of the world' The Times


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Watch your coast unroll from the road to fall silently into the peaceful water Feel the strike on the rod the running of the reel the intense concentration of playing the fish With the South Island Trout Fishing Guide you will discover all the tips & techniques you need for a successful trip to the world-renowned waters of this anglers' paradise Drawing on over sixty years' experience of fishing New Zealand's back-country rivers & lakes John Kent has created an unparalleled practical guide for local & visiting anglers alike ...