Following his expedition to Indonesia as told in Zoo Quest for a Dragon" David Attenboroughs next animal collecting & filming trip
- as part of the successful " Zoo Quest television series"
- was to New Guinea home of the exotic Birds of Paradise. The quest demanded hazardous treks across treacherous terrain in the Jimi Valley & on the edges of uncharted territory. But the arduous adventures were finally rewarded when in front of the camera a Count Raggis Bird of Paradise enthralled him with its frenzied dance. In this audio release David tells of his adventures during the trip: being an onlooker at a formal lovemaking ceremony seeing the skills of ritual axe making trying to master pidgin English & witnessing a sing sing at which hundreds of tribesmen came together from all parts of the country. Specially recorded for audio the magical voice of the master broadcaster entertains & educates in this fascinating account of life in the wilds of the South Pacific. David Attenborough Britains voice of natural history narrates his often perilous early adventures in New Guinea."

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David Attenboroughs books & broadcasts have opened the incredible world of natural history to millions of viewers & listeners. Zoo Quest for a Dragon" takes us back to one of his earliest projects when the BBC & London Zoo joined forces on several animal-collecting expeditions. This behind-the-scenes look at how the first programmes were made reveals moments of hardship on horseback canoe & in a wreck of a jeep through swamp desert & rainforest. Attenborough tells of danger on the crews hazardous boat trip with a gun-smuggling captain & the terror of erupting volcanoes. He also depicts for the listener some of the incredible sights he & his team witnessed
- breathtaking butterflies taking tea with Charlie the orang-utan & the the voyage to the little-known island of Komodo to capture the elusive Komodo Dragon. Specially recorded for audio David Attenboroughs early adventures are sometimes life-threatening often hilarious & always totally absorbing. The warmth & enthusiasm that have made him a broadcasting legend are instantly apparent here as he recounts this magical journey. David Attenborough Britains voice of natural history narrates his early adventures in the wilds of Indonesia."
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An audio portrait of Sir David Attenborough Britain's best-known natural history film-maker. Here he discusses his life & achievements in this collection of BBC radio & TV interviews: Parkinson (broadcast on BBC One 20th December 1975 featuring Michael Parkinson) Profile (broadcast on BBC Radio 4 1st July 1976 featuring Kathleen Cheesmond) Desert Island Discs (broadcast on BBC Radio 4 10th March 1979 featuring Roy Plomley) Desert Island Discs (broadcast on BBC Radio 4 25th December 1998 featuring Sue Lawley) Mark Lawson Talks To David Attenborough (broadcast on BBC Four 27th February 2005 featuring Mark Lawson) Front Row (broadcast on BBC Radio 4 26th October 2011 featuring Mark Lawson) & Desert Island Discs (broadcast on BBC Radio 4 29th January 2012 featuring Kirsty Young). David Attenborough In His Own Words is an Audio GO Production. ...

Like its highly-respected companion in the series Old Roses this title draws the most useful information from David Austin's ' The Rose' & focuses on English Roses bred by David Austin to combine the sumptuousness of Old Roses with the strength & practical virtues of Modern Roses. It will be greatly prized by rose-growers & rose-lovers everywhere whether professional or amateur &

Includes:: new colour photography.

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One of the first celebrity photographers David Bailey socialized with many of the cultural icons of the 60s
- he lived with Mick
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He may live in Madrid but he continues to make front-page headlines. This is David Beckhams own story of his career to date for Manchester United Real Madrid & England & of his childhood family & private life. Featuring Davids first full account of a turbulent year in Spain on & off the field & Englands fortunes in Euro 2004. This is Beckhams fascinating life story in his own words. His rise through the ranks at the biggest club side in the world. His complex relationship with United boss Alex Ferguson. The England story from being vilified by the nation before returning as the prodigal son to eventually captaining his country. His acrimonious falling-out with his manager & departure from Old Trafford in June 2003. & starting a new chapter of his life on foreign soil in the glare of the worlds press. Now from Beckham himself we gain a vivid & eye-opening insight into the family man behind the famous footballer the international model & fashion leader. He describes how he first met & then married ex-Spice girl Victoria Adams & the upbringing of their two children Brooklyn & Romeo. How his familys every step is monitored by a posse of newshounds & paparazzi. Also the influence of his parents growing up as a shy youngster in the family home & how their subsequent split affected him. Intimate & soul-searching this is the real David Beckham like we have never seen before. NEW FOR THIS PAPERBACK EDITION:
- Beckhams first season with Real Madrid from within the dressing room with key stories on the likes of Figo Roberto Carlos & Zidane.
- His exclusive reaction to the sensational allegations about his private life; their effect on his relationship with Victoria & a reappraisal of their living arrangements.
- England & Euro 2004: the players threatened strike in support of Rio Ferdinand; Eriksson as England boss; & all the behind the scenes stories leading up to & including the Finals in Portugal.
- One year down the line does Beckham have any regrets about leaving Manchester United? & is there any truth in the rumours that he is unsettled in Madrid?



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Renowned watercolourist David Bellamy shares his passion for painting mountains & moorlands in this inspiring & practical book. There is advice on finding subjects & painting trees water rocks crags & buildings as well as an in-depth look at the painting techniques required. Davids extensive travels mean that mountains & moorlands from all over the world appear in the paintings. ...

In this second book in a series covering elements of the landscape renowned watercolourist David Bellamy shows how to paint skies light & atmosphere & how choices involving these three key elements can affect a painting. Starting with skies David Bellamy covers basic techniques composition clouds special effects like silver linings sunsets & shafts of light & much more then there is a step by step dramatic sky demonstration. Next comes light with plenty of advice including warm & cool light using glazes cast shadows light from different directions painting the sun & reflected light followed by a step by step demonstration featuring strong light & shadow. The atmosphere section covers haze & mist fog mountains in cloud smoke & steam rain storms & tranquil moods & is followed by an atmospheric step by step painting of a waterfall. David Bellamys extensive travels & much admired painting style ensure that there are plenty of beautiful inspiring paintings of skies light & atmosphere throughout the book. ...

Bowie is a superbly illustrated account of the life & career of a rock icon. One of the great innovators David Bowie created & inspired Glam-rock Plastic Soul the New Romantic Movement Hard Rock & half a dozen alternatives. A naturally restless talent by the time the world looks like catching up he has already moved on. Like a modern reality TV contestant the young Bowie would have done anything for fame. Acting playwriting mime & dance were just some of his other activities while the music career developed. & yet as soon as success arrived he hid behind different characters. He was Major Tom he was Aladdin Sane he was The Thin White Duke & most famous of them all he was Ziggy Stardust. It was only a matter of time before pops first true chameleon turned his hand to films
- including The Man Who Fell To Earth Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence & Labyrinth
- & theatre
- where he won rave reviews on Broadway in The Elephant Man. & when he married international super model Iman the cameras turned on him as A-list celebrity on the red carpet. Today in his 60s his name resonates with every age group across the globe. In this book every phase of Bowies extraordinary life is captured in almost 200 rare images from the vast & incomparable resource of the Getty Library collection.


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Bowie the performer. Bowie the songwriter. Bowie the fashion icon. Chameleon-like David Bowie has consistently reinvented his stage persona while blurring the boundaries of art performance fashion & music. From art school to Major Tom the Rise & Fall of Ziggy Stardust & the iconic lightning bolt of Aladdin Sane to Bowie's film career & current renaissance this book is a comprehensive collection of pictures. Showcasing hundreds of moments from Bowie's professional life together with stunning famous & little known images from some of the world's best photographers
- such as Terry O' Neill Gijsbert Hanekroot & Mick Rock
- the visuals are accompanied by commentary from award winning journalist & author Chris Welch.

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