Mark Renton has it all: he's good-looking young with a pretty girlfriend & a place at university. But there's no room for him in the 1980s. Thatcher's government is destroying working-class communities across Britain & the post-war certainties of full employment educational opportunity & a welfare state are gone. When his family starts to fracture Mark's life swings out of control & he succumbs to the defeatism which has taken hold in Edinburgh's grimmer areas. The way out is heroin. It's no better for his friends. Spud Murphy is paid off from his job Tommy Lawrence feels himself being sucked into a life of petty crime & violence
- the worlds of the thieving Matty Connell & psychotic Franco Begbie. Only Sick Boy the supreme manipulator of the opposite sex seems to ride the current scamming & hustling his way through it all. Skagboys" charts their journey from likely lads to young men addicted to the heroin which has flooded their disintegrating community. This is the 1980s: a time of drugs poverty AIDS violence political strife & hatred
- but a lot of laughs & maybe just a little love; a decade which changed Britain for ever. The prequel to the world-renowned " Trainspotting" this is an exhilarating & moving book full of the scabrous humour salty vernacular & appalling behaviour that has made Irvine Welsh a household name."

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Before Trainspotting came Skagboys the Number One Bestseller. Mark Renton has it all: he's good-looking young with a pretty girlfriend & a bright future. But there's no room for him in the 1980s & when his family starts to fracture Mark's life swings out of control. The way out is heroin. It's no better for his friends
- Spud Murphy is laid off from his job Tommy Lawrence finds himself sucked into a life of petty crime violence & the world of the psychotic Franco Begbie. Only Sick Boy seems to ride the current scamming & hustling his way through it all. Exhilarating & moving Skagboys charts their journey from likely lads to young addicts in a decade which changed Britain forever.
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The goblin chieftain Skarsnik's name is known & feared throughout the Old World. When a greenskin horde threatens the borders of the Empire the greatest military minds in Altdorf seek assistance from a most unlikely source
- the disgraced poet Jeremiah Bickenstadt. Though long since consumed by madness he claims to have spent a great deal of time in the company of the feared Warlord of the Eight Peaks & can offer a unique insight into what it is that drives & motivates him. From humble beginnings a monstrous legend is born.
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A comprehensive guidebook that details dozens of spectacular skateboarding stunts this resource combines invaluable technical information with insightful historical perspectives. Each trick is captured in action sequence & captioned so that aspiring riders can learn how each trick is performed. A history of the tricks featuring their legendary inventors is also included. This blend of how-to & background ensures that riders not only learn the tricks but also gain respect for the legends that made skateboarding the world-wide passion it is today. ...

An instructional guide to an increasingly popular sport this book reviews the basics of skateboarding the mental & emotional side of the sport & what it takes to become an advanced skater. As aggression is a key factor to skating success this book attempts to pinpoint where the risks begin to outweigh a skaters chance for reward & success. Also included are sequential shots of 25 street & park tricks to help skaters visualise & learn new concepts & skills. ...

OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking horse riding & off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels pubs & visitor information as well as rights of way permissive paths & bridleways. ...

Perfect for day trips & short breaks the OS Landranger Map series covers Great Britain with 204 detailed maps. Each map provides all the information you need to get to know your local area &

Includes:: places of interest tourist information picnic areas & camp sites plus Rights of Way information for England & Wales.

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This fascinating new book takes a nostalgic look at Skegness & reveals some of the changes & developments that have taken place in the town during the last century. Ken Wilkinson has gathered together ninety pairs of images to compare & contrast changing modes of fashion & transportation shops & businesses houses & public buildings while recalling some of the local people who once lived & worked in this popular seaside resort. Drawn from family albums local collections & professional photographers this collection is sure to bring back many memories for locals & visitors alike. Skegness Past & Present is sure to bring back cherished memories of yesteryear for all who know & love this part of Lincolnshire. ...

The number-one bestseller Clive Cussler author of the thrilling Dirk Pitt" novels " Crescent Dawn" & " Atlantis Found" & co-author Jack Du Brul tell a gripping story of treasure hunting & treachery in the fourth novel of the adventure series " The Oregon Files Skeleton Coast". 1896: HMS Rove vanished in a shocking storm off the African coast. Aboard is a fortune in stolen diamonds... Present day: Juan Cabrillo & the crew of the covert super-ship Oregon have just escaped a double-cross on the Congo River when they come to the aid of Sloane Macintyre
- looking for some long lost treasure. Sloanes story is strange & when Juan checks it out he finds that theres much more than just diamonds at stake on the African coast. A deranged militant & his followers plan to unleash a devastating power that will kill millions & cause worldwide havoc. Soon the Oregon is steaming to the rescue
- but some forces are so extreme that even a hero like Juan Cabrillo thinks twice before getting involved..." Skeleton Coast" is an assault of pulse-pounding action & heart-stopping thrills. " The guy I read" Tom Clancy bestselling author Clive Cussler has kept readers on the edges of their seats for four decades with his thrilling action novels. As well as the " Oregon Files" series there are also the "NUMA Files" the " Dirk Pitt" stories (which started it all) the Isaac Bell adventures & the " Fargo" series. The other titles in the " Oregon Files" are: " Golden Buddha" " Sacred Stone" " Dark Watch" " Plague Ship" " Corsair" " The Silent Sea" & " The Jungle" & are all available in Penguin paperback."

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Hold tight. We are going into a number of dark places but I think I know the way. Just dont let go of my arm.. . Unrivalled master of suspense Stephen King takes the unsuspecting reader on a fantastic journey through the dark shadows of our innermost fears. Do the dead sing? In this bumper collection of chilling tales which

Includes:: the brilliant story adapted into the acclaimed movie The Mist we meet: a woman who has never crossed The Reach the water dividing her from the mainland; a gramma who only wants to hug little George even after she is dead; an innocent looking toy with sinister powers; & a primeval sea creture with an insatiable appetite.

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