The pavement chalk artist is a master of art perspective creativity & performance. Julian Beever is one such extraordinary master. More than just traditional flat drawings the works Beever creates are uniquely three-dimensional anamorphic drawings. They are drawn in perspective & distorted so the subject can be viewed properly only from one particular viewpoint. For those who are standing in the right place his chalk drawings invite them to step right into the scene or in the case of the artists well-known Swimming Pool in the High Street dive right into the water. Pavement Chalk Artist

Includes:: a fabulous selection of Beevers most intriguing anamorphic drawings. Each one is accompanied by a description of the techniques he used & the challenges he overcame. These photographs record the development of his unusual skill & understanding of perspective. Readers can see how his art progresses & matures as he takes on commissioned works & a wealth of original inventive subjects in locations worldwide. The photographs tell the story giving readers both an understanding of the principles of this 3-D art form & the pleasure of sharing the scenes that passersby once enjoyed before these unique works disappeared forever. This new edition

Includes:: 16 additional pages of Beevers recent art.



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Scarred by the rejection & humiliation which he suffers at the hands of his unloving father the young Denis OConnor finds solace in the woods & riverbanks of his native Northumberl&. Nevertheless his newly found happiness communing with nature & the local animals
- a neighbours violent dog an untamed horse a wounded goose & a white cat called Brumas
- is severely tested when he finds his pet dog has been put down. This tragic incident almost results in Denis own death but for the timely intervention of a strangers golden retriever which saves his life. As he grows older Denis begins to unravel the dark secret of his own origins & uncovers the mystery as why he was so tormented. Paw Tracks" is a searingly honest account of how the power of nature can lift the human spirit & overcome the most unloving of childhoods."

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When Denis O' Connor & his wife Catherine return to Owl Cottage only to find it in a dilapidated state they decide to restore his former home. But the memory of Denis' beloved cat Toby Jug still lingers on. On impulse he buys four Maine Coon kittens & names them Pablo Carlos Luis & Max. Set against the wilds of the Northumbrian coast Denis tenderly & humorously charts the ups & downs of life with his mischievous new cats. Forays into this beautiful countryside
- in order to train his cats to bond more closely with him
- are never without incident. However when Pablo disappears Denis is once again reminded of Toby Jug & the strength of bond between man & cat... Praise for Paw Tracks in the Moonlight": 'A charming book that will appeal to all ages'
- " The Pulse". ' This genuinely endearing cat's life story is going to warm the cockles of hearts all over the world'
- " Lancashire Evening Post"."



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When Denis O' Connor rescues a three-week-old kitten from certain death during a snowstorm little does he know how this tiny creature will change his life forever. Against all odds the kitten
- who he names Toby Jug
- survives & forms an unusually strong bond with his rescuer. Set against the rural splendour of Northumberland Paw Tracks in the Moonlight" charmingly chronicles the adventures of one man & his Maine Coone cat. From an invasion of bees at Owl Cottage to the case of the disappearing tomatoes life with Toby Jug
- who believes himself to be human
- is never dull. Nevertheless it is only when Denis & Toby Jug embark on a summer camping trip on horseback in the Cheviot Hills that a new world opens up for them both."



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This is the first book of The Belgariad" series. Long ago the evil God Torak sought dominion & drove men & Gods to war. But Belgarath the Sorcerer led men to reclaim the Orb that protected men of the West. So long as it lay at Riva the prophecy went the men would be safe." ...

When Eve Taylor leaves Liverpool for a new life in Cardiff her teenage daughter Rita has little choice but to go & live with the aunt she never knew she had. Margaret Sinclair the local pawnbroker grudgingly agrees to look after her wayward niece. Despite an initial battle of wills the two soon become firm friends especially when Rita re-introduces Margaret to her long lost childhood sweetheart William Brodie. As the Great Depression hits the Brodie family find themselves facing financial ruin
- can Rita persuade her aunt to help or will her feelings for William get in the way of a deal? As Rita's relationship with the Brodie family flourishes & secrets from Margaret's past emerge both women must make a dramatic change of heart if they are to avoid making the same mistakes all over again.. .
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Deric's gentle tales of life in Huddersfield with his wife Aileen & their menagerie of playful cats have won him thousands of loyal fans. & after a few years break Deric returns with the latest & eagerly awaited instalment of his memoirs. Deric is getting on a bit now & so are his cats. Life chez-Longden has adjusted to a slower pace but everyday is still full of opportunities for the sort of mischief mishaps & adventures that come with sharing your house & life with a troop of small cats with big personalities. Paws in the Proceedings" has all of Deric's trademark charm homespun wisdom & gentle wit. His remarkable eye for the humorous detail & the keen observation are very much in evidence & this is another comic gem that will delight Deric's loyal fans & bring him to a bigger audience than ever before." ...

It all started with the social studies teachers extra-credit project: Think of an idea for world change & put it into action. Whilst this proved a little ambitious for most of his classmates twelve-year-old Trevor thought he would start by doing something good for three people. But instead of paying him back he would ask them to pay it forward" by doing a favour for three more people. If it all went to plan Trevor thought it would be the start of a long chain of human kindness.. . Sound unlikely to you? Well a lot of other people had their doubts too
- Trevors teacher his classmates his mother in fact everyone in his small California town. It could never really work...could it?"
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Why does a wealthy Scottish financier set up a drugs deal with the IRA? Jeopardise his career endanger his family & lover by tangling with the East End underworld & a ruthless mercenary? The motive is simple: revenge for a cold-blooded act of murder. His adversary is a dangerous gangland boss whose connections stretch from the Highlands to London & beyond. More than a match for a newcomer especially when his plans contain a fatal flaw which will be discovered only when it is much too late.. . ...

In the high-octane sequel to Boy Soldier" seventeen-year-old Danny & his grandfather ex-SAS explosives expert Fergus are on the run again with their cover in southern Spain blown. Encouraged by the mysterious Deveraux they return to London to confront their ruthless enemy in MI6 Fincham. But a teenage suicide bomber has brought death & destruction to the heart of Westminster. & there seem to be plenty of other willing martyrs. As the trap is sprung Danny & Fergus have to break into Northwood & it is up to computer whiz Elena to trail the Deep Web to help them find the information they need to put a stop to the nightmare. The second book in the " Boy Soldier" sequence is another explosive fast-moving & thrilling adventure packed with authentic detail from Andy Mc Nabs SAS expertise." ...