`I swore by Elvis & all the saints that this last teenage year of mine was going to be a real rave. Yes, man, come whatever, this last year of the teenage dream I was out for kicks & fantasy` London, 1958. A new phenomenon is causing a stir: the teenager. In the smoky jazz clubs of Soho & the coffee bars of Notting Hill the young & the restless
- the absolute beginners
- are revolutionising youth culture & forging a new carefree lifestyle of sex, drugs & rock`n`roll. Moving in the midst of this world of mods & rockers, Teddy gangs & trads., & snapping every scene with his trusty Rolleiflex, is Mac Innes` young photographer, whose unique wit & honest views remain the definitive account of London life in the 1950s & what it means to be a teenager. In this twentieth century cult classic, Mac Innes captures the spirit of a generation & creates the style bible for anyone interested in Mod culture, & the changing face of London in the era of the first race riots & the lead up to the swinging Sixties...

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` One of his most enthralling creations` Daily Telegraph Broke & working as a tour guide in Germany, rootless Englishman Ted Mundy catches a glimpse of an old friend hiding in the shadows. A friend he thought was lost to him. A friend who took him from radical 1960s Berlin to life as a double agent. Now, decades later, the Cold War is over & the war on terror has begun. Sasha has another mission for them both, but this time it is impossible to tell the difference between allies
- & enemies. Set in a world of lies & shifting allegiances, Absolute Friends is a savage fable of our times.` Thoroughly gripping` Sunday Times
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There is no one quite like Brian Blessed. He`s an actor, film star, trained undertaker, unlikely diplomat, secret romantic, martial artist & mountaineer. He`s also a brilliant storyteller who will
- & you must brace yourself
- simply leap out of the pages at you. Ready? Absolute Pandemonium takes you on a riotous journey from his childhood, growing up the son of a miner in Goldthorpe, to finding fame in Z-Cars. You`ll see Brian falling for Katharine Hepburn on the set of The Trojan Women, suffering wires strapped round his wotsits as he was hoisted into the heavens on Flash Gordon, almost causing an international incident when meeting the Emperor & Empress of Japan, & winning round George Lucas to get the role of Boss Nass on Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Along the way he takes secret revenge on headmistress Mrs Jarman & her very big bottom, punches Harold Pinter, loves & hates Peter O` Toole, woos his beautiful wife Hildegard Neil & braves the shocking death toll on cosy TV drama My Family & Other Animals. Crammed with anecdotes from his illustrious career, this is a funny, warm-hearted, life-affirming, LOUD & unique memoir from a much-loved figure.

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Embark on an entertaining journey across millennia & continents, & learn about absolutely everything including the creation of planet Earth, the age of dinosaurs, the rise of humans, the miserable medieval times, globalisation, wars, revolutions, technology
- & much more. Find out the answers to many big questions about our planet, animals & the people inhabiting Earth. Engaging design, illustrations & photographs throughout bring to life the most remarkable true stories of all time.
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An unprecedented glimpse into the minds of two maestros. Haruki Murakami`s passion for music runs deep. Before turning his hand to writing, he ran a jazz club in Tokyo, & the aesthetic & emotional power of music permeates every one of his much-loved books. Now, in Absolutely on Music, Murakami fulfills a personal dream, sitting down with his friend, acclaimed conductor Seiji Ozawa, to talk about their shared interest. They discuss everything from Brahms to Beethoven, from Leonard Bernstein to Glenn Gould, from record collecting to pop-up orchestras, & much more. ...

It is 1997, eight months since vigilante justice-seeker Claymore Straker fled South Africa after his explosive testimony to Desmond Tutu`s Truth & Reconciliation Commission. In Paris, Rania La Tour, journalist, comes home to find that her son & her husb&, a celebrated human rights lawyer, have disappeared. On an isolated island off the coast of East Africa, the family that Clay has befriended is murdered as he watches. So begins the fourth instalment in the Claymore Straker series, a breakneck journey through the darkest reaches of the human soul, as Clay & Rania fight to uncover the mystery behind the disappearances & murders, & find those responsible. Events lead them both inexorably to Egypt, where an act of the most shocking terrorist brutality will reveal not only why those they loved were sacrificed, but how they were both, indirectly, responsible. Relentlessly pursued by those who want them dead, they must work together to uncover the truth, & to find a way to survive in a world gone crazy. At times brutal, often lyrical, but always gripping, Absolution is a thriller that will leave you breathless & questioning the very basis of how we live & why we love. ...

Abu Dhabi is a new economic superpower that will soon wield enormous influence across both developing & developed worlds. The principal emirate of the United Arab Emirates federation commands over 8 percent of global oil reserves, has nearly $1 trillion in sovereign wealth funds to invest & is busily implementing a thoughtful economic master plan. It has also pumped huge amounts of money into culture, sport & infrastructural development in an attempt to eclipse even its ubiquitous UAE partner-Dubai-as an international household name. Abu Dhabi will host the Formula One Championship decider in 2009, is opening the world`s first Ferrari theme park, has a rapidly expanding airline & is setting up satellite branches of the Guggenheim & Louvre museums. Gulf expert Christopher Davidson`s book charts the emirate`s remarkable trajectory from its origins as an eighteenth-century sheikdom to its present position on the cusp of preeminence. Abu Dhabi`s impressive socio-economic development, he offers a frank portrayal of a dynasty`s dramatic survival, demonstrating the newfound resilience of a traditional monarchy in the twenty-first century & its efforts to create a system of `tribal capitalism` that incorporates old political allegiances into modern engines of growth. Finally, he turns his attention to a number of problems that may surface to impede economic development & undermine political stability. These include an enfeebled civil society & invasive media censorship, a seemingly unsolvable labor nationalization paradox, an under performing education sector, & increasing federal unrest. ...

More than just a travel guide for visitors, the complete residents' guide to Abu Dhabi is for residents, ex-pats & tourists alike. About this series: Detailed & illustrated guides providing not only information for visitors but also for those moving to or living in the destination. Written by residents, for residents, these guide books are packed full of full-colour photographs. The guides are divided with information on becoming a resident; relocating & setting up a home; history & culture; exploring the area; nightlife & activities; shopping; eating & drinking; indexed full-colour maps to help you navigate your way. The books are fully-indexed & also include a wealth of contact information including emergency telephone numbers, websites & phone numbers. ...

The Abu Dhabi How-To Guide by Explorer Publishing is a step-by-step instruction manual for people thinking of or already living & working in Abu Dhabi, & covers various aspects of daily life with over 100 easy-to-follow procedures, including what to bring, where to go, useful tips & related laws. It will help navigate the bureaucratic maze & getting things done, whether you have just arrived, are about to have a baby, or are considering setting up a business. This guide will provide up-to-date information on rules & regulations regarding applying for a visa or licence, getting a vehicle, property or landline, or setting up a business. It features chapters on Moving to, Living in, Property, Utilities, Driving, Work & Business, Activities & Leaving. Ideal for anyone living & working in Abu Dhabi or thinking of moving there. ...

Abu Dhabi Jumbo Street Atlas presenting the city in an A3 spiral-bound format, with the central districts at 1:6, 500 & the surrounding area at 1:20, 000. All the information is in English. Index

Includes:: lists of institutions, services, etc. Colouring indicates different types of land use (residential area, development area, beach, etc). Individual buildings are also coloured to show the type of the institution within them (hotel, shopping centre, government, education, industrial, etc) & are annotated with the name of that institution. On longer streets & in selected other areas individual house numbers are shown for easier identification of addresses.A range of symbols highlight information of interest to visitors: hotels, restaurants, supermarkets, etc. Extensive index section

Includes:: a separate list of places & buildings. Street names are in the Latin alphabet only. Names of institution & all other information are in English.



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