The abrasive Ian Dury always met life head on, in his relationships & in his music, & this acclaimed biography does not shrink from chronicling some his darker moments as well as his triumphs. Author Richard Balls talked to over 50 of Dury's friends as well as Dury himself shortly before his death.

Dury's extraordinary life was always a battle. As rocker, lyricist, artist & actor he was unsentimental & uncompromising. As a man he was harder to fathom
- until now. In this classic rock biography, the self -styled diamond geezer A" stands revealed as a real diamond after all.

This edition is updated to cover the release of the biopic Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll, &

Includes:: original interviews with Oscar-winning actor Andy Serkis who starred as Dury in the film.






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Relationships in New York are about detachment, so how do you get attached when you decide you want to? Honey, you leave town.   Meet Carrie, Miradna, Samantha & Charlotte and their stylish friends. Successful, attractive, thirty-something career women living the high life in New York; blazing a glorious cocktail trail from the Bowery Bar to the Baby Doll Lounge; holidaying in the Hamptons & going to the Aspen by Lear Jet. But they have more in common that just their enviable lifestyle; they're all searching for lasting love. Finding it is easier said than done in a town full of gorgeous, single, rich men, non of whom want to settle down. Toxic bachelors & serial daters are perennial problem - but maybe Mr. Big will be different? Sex & the City is a polished, savage & sexy look at the mating habits of Manhattan's beautiful people. ...

Details: When did your sexual experiences start? Are you having more virtual sex than real sex? Can you have too much
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When did your sexual experiences start? Are you having more virtual sex than real sex? Can you have too much or not enough sex? What exactly is 'normal'? Bestselling author & leading sex therapist, Pamela Stephenson-Connolly takes us on an eye-opening journey to explode the myths & answer the embarrassing questions we've always wanted to ask about sex & our insatiable appetite for it. Drawing on hundreds of intimate interviews with ordinary people of all ages, appetites & backgrounds, Stephenson-Connolly reveals how the ever-present sexual force in each of us evolves throughout our lives, from our first months in the womb up right until our nineties. She also shows that there is no such thing as 'normal' & that anything goes when it comes to sex as long as it is safe, sane & consensual. The result is an intimate portrait of our sexual selves that dispels the myths, guilt & mystery surrounding sex & our sexual urges. Hugely informative, always entertaining & at times shocking, this is arguably one of the most enlightening books on sex ever published. ...

Deals with a menopausal woman's search for what matters, & a challenge to the myth that all older women want to remain sexually active. The author explores the lived, felt experience of what it means to be postmenopausal, & looks at how it affects relationships & changes lives. ...

' The history of crime detection has produced no more famous name than that of Sexton Blake.' William Franklyn stars as paperback hero Sexton Blake, with David Gregory as his assistant Tinker, in three original BBC Radio dramatisations from 1967. Lost from the BBC archives for over 40 years, these rediscovered episodes are presented on CD for the very first time. " Lilies for the Ladies": In the first episode of the series, Blake investigates the unexplained murders of four wealthy society women. " The Sin-Eater": An old friend of Blake's receives a series of cryptic messages written on playing cards. Featuring James Beck (Private Walker, Dad's Army). " Bluebeard's Key": Blake is sent a mysterious key in the post, the attached note reads: ' This is Bluebeard's first key.' SPECIAL BONUS EPISODE: " Murder on the Portsmouth Road": In one of Britain's earliest surviving drama recordings (from 1930), Arthur Wontner stars as Sexton Blake, tracking down a killer on a stormy night. ...

' The history of crime detection has produced no more famous name than that of Sexton Blake'. William Franklyn stars as paperback hero Sexton Blake, with David Gregory as his assistant Tinker, in four original BBC Radio dramatisations from 1967. Lost from the BBC archives for over 40 years, these rediscovered episodes are presented on CD for the very first time. " The Eight Swords": When a woman is found dead at Paula's hair salon, Sexton Blake is called in to investigate. "A Murder of Crows": Over the past six weeks, two men have been murdered. & both shared the name George Crow. " Double & Quit": The top-secret Department 7 recruit Sexton Blake as a special agent. " You Must Be Joking": A friend from Blake's club dies the day after receiving a sinister limerick. Special bonus episode: " Murder on the Portsmouth Road": In one of Britain's earliest surviving drama recordings (from 1930), Arthur Wontner stars as Sexton Blake, tracking down a killer on a stormy night. ...

The history of crime detection has produced no more famous name than that of Sexton Blake. William Franklyn stars as paperback hero Sexton Blake, with David Gregory as his assistant Tinker, in three original BBC Radio dramatisations from 1967. Lost from the BBC archives for over 40 years, these rediscovered episodes are presented on CD for the very first time. " The Vampire Moon": Sexton Blake & Paula Dane are out at a London restaurant, when one of their fellow diners suddenly collapses. His dying words warn of the danger of the Vampire Moon. This title features Marjorie Westbury (Paul Temple). " The Fifth Dimension": Harry Monkton wins GBP84, 000 on the Pools. Then, one day, the phone rings & he disappears..." First Class Ticket to Nowhere": Lost in the fog, Sexton Blake & his friends stumble across a deserted railway station. Then there's a gunshot. The special bonus episode: " Murder on the Portsmouth Road": In one of Britain's earliest surviving drama recordings (from 1930), Arthur Wontner stars as Sexton Blake, tracking down a killer on a stormy night. ...

Sex & cars have been inextricably linked for years
- it must be something to do with the pistons. This work offers detailed explanations
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* Expert advice guides you to the best sights & experiences * Impartial & dependable sleeping, eating & entertainment listings * Clear & accurate mapping, suggested walks & tours * Full colour photography throughout * Suggested itineraries & highlights sections help make the most of any trip ...