Cass Pennant was one of the best-known figures of the I.C.F. He has used his unique position as a West Ham insider to bring together these first-hand accounts of the men who were at the eye of the storm both on & off the terraces. These tales from the terraces range from the inflamed East End rivalry with Millwall to the shed-end-battles with Chelsea from aggravation at Anfields Kop to the disaster at Heysel. The stories unfold against a backdrop of sharp fashion & music such as The Cockney Rejects & Sham 69 that became the hallmark of the hoolifans. ...

It seems a long time ago that Fitz & Gabby were together with his work on extinct species about to make him world-famous. Now its his career that is almost extinct. Suddenly though the beautiful Gabby reappears in his life. She wants his help in tracing the history of The Mysterious Bird of Ulieta a creature once owned by the great 18th Century naturalist Joseph Banks. It soon becomes clear that Fitz is getting involved in something more complicated
- & dangerous
- than the search for a stuffed bird. To solve the puzzle he must uncover the identity of the amazing woman Banks loved
- a woman who has disappeared from history as effectively as the specimen he is hunting. THE CONJURORS BIRD is the perfect mixture of detection romance & history.


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When a school teacher put a modest advertisement in Private Eye as a painter of genuine fakes he had no idea that it would lead to him becoming a willing part of the biggest art fraud in Britain. Among one of the few people who responded was the mysterious & magnetic John Drewe apparently a Professor & inventor with impressive connections. But really Drewe was a conman who was soon to take in the British Modern Art World with a scam that would last a decade. Drewe who knew at first little about the art world discovered that the art itself didnt really make any difference but it was the documentation of a work that mattered. He commissioned some 200 works from Myatt who worked with B&Q emulsion paint mixed in with KY jelly over a decade. It was only a naked a woman & a microwaved goldfish that would end the scam! ...

One-of-a-kind motifs are just the beginning. Now with Connect The Shapes Crochet Motifs" this guide to creative joining techniques shows how easy it is to combine multiples of a motif to form a whole new pattern from lacy links to 3-D effects swiris radiants & wheels. The variations are endless as each joining technique can be used with a wide range of motifs. Eckman also provides more than 100 new motif designs. Every design & joining technique is accompanied with step-by-step instructions & the innovative japanese-inspired charts crocheters are enthusiastically embracing. Eckman polishes off this superb collection with projects that illustrate the stunning results that can be achieved by connecting the shapes
- from placemats & afghans to pillows skirts & shawls. This is a must-have reference for all crocheters."
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Who do you have sex with & why? Is happiness catching? Is wealth contagious? Can your friends make you fat? Why do you bother to vote? Does free will exist? Your friend's friend starts smoking suddenly you find yourself reaching for a cigarette. But how can someone you'll never know make you fatter happier & have more sex? This brilliantly original exploration of 'social contagion' examines the power of social networks to influence our behaviour. We like to think that we are largely in control of our day-to-day lives yet most of what we do from what we eat to who we sleep with & even the way we feel is significantly influenced by those around us
- & those around them & those around them. Our actions can change the behaviours the beliefs & even the basic health of people we've never met. In their illuminating account of the pervasive & often bizarre qualities of social networks pre-eminent social scientists Nicholas Christakis & James Fowler explain why obesity is contagious why the rich get richer even how we find & choose our partners. Intriguing & entertaining with revelatory implications for everything from our notion of the individual to ideas about healthcare & social inequality ' Connected' will change the way you think about every aspect of your life.
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Harper Collins is proud to present its new range of best-loved essential classics. You cant depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus. Knocked unconscious it is only when mechanic Hank Morgan comes to that he finds himself in 6th-century England rather than nineteenth-century America. Surrounded by the traditions & customs of Camelot & King Arthurs court Morgan dislikes the hereditary social class structure & state church & attempts to instil his American idealism & love for technology & progress in King Arthurs people. Hugely comedic & satirical in its take on the British monarchy & society the book remains one of Twains most original & best-loved works. ...

Celebrated quilt artist Sandra Meechs last book Connecting Art to Stitch explored the ways in which fine-art concepts can be taken into stitch to make outstanding pieces of quilt art. In this exciting new title the author turns her attention to the rules of design & how they can be harnessed
- & broken
- to inform your quilt-art work. You will learn how to recognise good design & the immutable rules all designers need to know. The authors signature practical workshops & exercises help you translate these rules into your own textile work stimulating your creativity & encouraging you to explore new textures materials techniques & compositions. Detailed analyses of textile artists work provide a breakdown of how design rules can be applied. Illustrated with a wealth of inspirational images from the worlds best quilt & textile artists this beautiful book is a must-buy for everyone who wants to create better textile art.

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Diana Dors is a legend. Not only has she become embedded in the U.K. psyche but is very much alive in the U.K. imagination. Her fame has survived from the adored celebrity of the 50's to the cult figure of today's younger generation. Not surprising as she is arguably the biggest star the U.K. has produced. Not only has she appeared in 75 films written four books released an L.P. & had her own newspaper columns & television shows but her generosity incredible bravery lack of airs & graces her warmth & compassion & her wit & intelligence have endeared her to millions. From the age of eight Diana Dors had a huge passionate dream. She was determined to become a wealthy famous film star. It was a dream that challenged the seemingly impossible being an ordinary looking child coming from an ordinary family living in an ordinary town. Yet against the odds she made her dream come true. The story of how this happened is a fascinating one. Connecting Dors" not only tells that story but explores the consequences of that celebrity/stardom not only on herself but on her son Jason. It discusses the impact of "celebrity" on human dynamics on family dynamics especially on motherhood. It examines the pitfalls & rewards of being the child of a famous celebrity. Jason's story is not only a continuation of the Diana Dors story but an integral part of that story that relies not only on Jason himself but on the people who were close to the Dors family some of whom celebrities in their own right I have been privileged to meet. " Connecting Dors" is both informative & entertaining. It recounts incidents & anecdotes from Diana Dors' life
- wild tales involving her friends
- Hollywood stars villains rogues & rascals. It recounts tales which are poignant hilarious shocking & disturbing both from Diana's life & from Jason's star-studded life & beyond. It contains both humour & pathos. It explores the legacy of Diana Dors both national social & personal. It is an important story which has never been told."

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Leading schools is becoming almost daily a more complex & demanding job. Connecting Leadership & Learning reassesses the purpose of schools the nature of learning & the qualities of leadership that make schools authentic places of learning. Starting with a review of what we can claim to know
- & not know
- about learning leadership & their inter-relationship this book explores what it means to lead schools that place learning at the centre. Drawing on research from seven different country projects
- including the United States Australia & five European countries
- the authors offer five key principles for practice: a focus of learning an environment for learning a learning dialogue shared leadership accountability; internal & external. These key principles have been tested by teachers senior leaders & school students & found to be applicable across cultural & linguistic boundaries. The challenges faced by in inner city schools whether in London or New Jersey prove a stern test for the five principles yet as these schools testify they bring a new sense of hope & resolve that learning is for everyone. Based on rigorous research yet thoroughly grounded in practice this book aims to challenge the reader with big ideas about learning & leadership & to break new ground in thinking about where leadership & learning meet so that practitioners can see how it works in school & classroom practice. It should be of interest to all school leaders & those aspiring to the role.



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Connecting Science is a new enquiry-based course that offers complete flexibility to enable personalised learning across Key Stage 3. The Pupils Guide provides complete coverage of Key Stage 3 Science in a single reference volume. The Teachers Guides provide plans for Core & Options lessons matched to the Pupils Guide topics while the Lesson Builder tool within Dynamic Learning enables complete flexibility in lesson design & activity choice. Pupils use the Guide to look up key facts & explanations when working on tasks independently or in groups. Each spread combines detailed illustrations with clear explanations of key scientific ideas & models. Practical & enquiry skills & understanding evidence are developed in a range of contexts emphasising the importance of science in everyday life. Things to think about boxes fire pupils curiosity & encourage them to find explanations & ask further questions. The website also gives pupils access to: An interactive copy of the Pupils Guide that is fully searchable Self-assessment checklist of targets for each topic Background information & suggested vetted weblinks ASE & the Centre for Science Education are delighted to be working with Hodder Education to support relevant & contemporary Science in your Key Stage 3 teaching through full integration of Upd 8 Topicals with Connecting Science & Science. Visit www.dynamic-learning.co.uk or www.upd 8.org.uk to find out more about this exclusive partnership. ...