The rollercoaster is usually the main attraction of any amusement or theme park & this book outlines the history of these fascinating structures. From the first mass-produced rollercoaster the Switchback Railway through to the giant wooden coasters of the inter-war period the author uses historic postcards & photographs to chart their development & that of other amusement rides including revolving towers aerial rides Ferris wheels & water chutes all of which were produced from the late Victorian era in myriad forms. Essential to the very existence of such amusement venues as Blackpool Pleasure Beach Southend Kursaal & Margate Dreamland these much-loved rides are not so far removed from their modern-day equivalents as they might at first appear. ...

The death of Amy Winehouse at the age of 27 was a tragedy. She was one of the brightest music stars in years -a brilliant original song writer with a mighty voice & great personal charm. Amy was loveable but troubled. She was as notorious for her messy personal life drug addiction & alcoholism as she was celebrated for her songs & her death in 2011 while shocking was not unexpected. Amy was also the latest in a series of iconic music stars who died at the same young age; starting with Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones whose death in 1969 was followed by Jimi Hendrix & Janis Joplin in 1970 Jim Morrison in 1971 & Kurt Cobain in 1994. All were gifted. All were dissipated. All were 27. The 27 Club was first used as a collective term for these lost souls after a comment by Kurt Cobain's mother. ' He's gone & joined that stupid club ' she said after Kurt shot himself. 'I told him not to.. .' In this ground-breaking book Howard Sounes delivers a detailed & insightful study of Amy Winehouse's life & sets that life in the context of the 27 Club. That six big music stars died at 27 -- along with 44 less well-known names -- is on one level a coincidence. But behind this coincidence Sounes reveals is a disturbing common narrative that explains how these artists met their fate & casts new light on Amy's death in particular. ...

ALL AUTHOR PROCEEDS DONATED TO THE AMY WINEHOUSE FOUNDATION. No. 1 Sunday Times Bestseller. Amy My Daughter" the official biography. For the first time fans can follow Amy's incredible story in full & discover the truth behind the headlines. With never before seen photos & personal notes & drawings this book brings together the many layers of Amy's life
- the personal the private & the public. From Amy's mischievous early years her rise to stardom & to her much publicised struggles with addiction this is the definitive book on an iconic figure who although tragically taken at an early age has left a musical legacy that will enthral audiences for many years to come. All proceeds from the book will be donated to The Amy Winehouse Foundation the charity that Mitch has established in Amy's name to help children & young adults facing difficulty & adversity in their lives."
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Isabelle Goodrow has been living in self-imposed exile with her daughter Amy for 15 years. Shamed by her past & her affair with Amys father she has submerged herself in the routine of her dead-end job & her unrequited love for her boss. But when Amy frustrated by her quiet & unemotional mother embarks on an illicit affair with her maths teacher the disgrace intensifies the shame Isabelle feels about her own past. Throughout one long sweltering summer as the events of the small town ebb & flow around them Amy & Isabelle exist in silent conflict until a final act leads ultimately to the understanding they both crave. ...

Author Nick Johnstone unravels the all too short life & career of one of Britains most brilliant & troubled stars. Amy Amy Amy tracks Winehouses erratic journey to fame from her North London Jewish family home detailing her meteoric rise to stardom & the two albums that catapulted her to the top. Her well-publicised problems with alcohol & drugs anorexia bulimia & personal relationships kept her in the headlines always threatening to obscure her extraordinary musical gifts. Amy Amy Amy redresses the imbalance giving full measure to Winehouses talent while offering an honest account of her multiple personal crises. This updated edition of Amy Amy Amy takes the story up to July 2011 & Amys tragic & unexpected death at her home in Camden Town following an aborted European tour & her final appearance on stage with her goddaughter at the Roundhouse in Camden. ...

Celebrated designer Amy Butler brings her fresh modern style to the timeless craft of sewing. In this lavishly illustrated collection of patterns she presents 24 charming projects ranging from cushy floor cushions to smart aprons to stylish handbags. Stylish photographs inspire while how-to illustrations & straightforward text (minus the confusing sewing lingo) make it a cinch to achieve beautifully finished projects. In addition Amy offers thoughtful tips on finding & treating new or vintage fabrics an easy-to-navigate techniques section & a glossary & resource guide at back. Whether its chic placemats & napkins for the kitchen a luxurious kimono-style robe for the bath or handy organizer baskets for the home office Amy Butlers In Stitches" makes it easy to create beautiful accessories for every room & every mood." ...

Meet Amy Green
- teenage agony aunt extraordinaire! When Amys seventeen-year-old Aunt Clover lands a dream job giving advice for
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Disaster has struck Fairyland! Jack Frost has stolen all the jewels from Queen Titania's crown. Without them the fairies are losing their magical powers. Rachel & Kirsty have to help India the Moonstone Fairy Scarlett the Garnet Fairy Emily the Emerald Fairy Chloe the Topaz Fairy Amy the Amethyst Fairy Sophie the Sapphire Fairy & Lucy the Diamond Fairy to get the jewels back before it's too late...in this exciting adventure Amy's amethyst needs to be found but can Rachel & Kirsty reach it before the pesky goblins get their warty hands on it...? ...

On 3rd September 1939 Amy Browning decided to start writing a diary. It was a momentous day for so many reasons: it was Amys 18th birthday; her sister had just given birth to a baby boy; & on the radio it was announced that Great Britain was now at war with Germany. For a while life didnt change very much for Amy. Living with her family in Opal Street Liverpool Amy & her friend both got jobs at a factory & spent their free time looking round the shops or watching the ships being loaded at the docks. But as the months went by things began to change. The bombing started & Amys fears grew for her brother fighting in France & her boyfriend Ian in the RAF... ...

The must-have book for any fan of The Hobbit"A is for auditions. Find out which pop star auditioned to play an elf & who impressed Peter Jackson the most. B is for Bilbo. Martin Freeman had reservations about playing Bilbo at first--discover why & find out who he loved working with & who he didnt & uncover why the movie Bilbo is different from Bilbo in the book. C is for cast. Filming " The Hobbit" threw up all kinds of challenges for the cast. Find out who injured themselves on set & who the biggest prankster was. All this & more including all the behind-the-scenes set secrets why Elijah Wood had to be involved & what to expect from the second " Hobbit" movie." ...