Derek Jarman created his own garden in the flat bleak expanse of shingle that faces the nuclear power station in Dungeness Kent. A passionate gardener from childhood he combined his painters eye his horticultural expertise & his ecological convictions to produce a landscape which mixed the flint shells & driftwood of Dungeness; sculptures made from stones; the areas indigenous plants; & shrubs & flowers introduced by Jarman himself. This book the last he ever wrote is his own record of how this garden evolved from its beginnings in 1985 to the day of his death in 1994. ...

From the decaying houses on the North Circular to the faded glory of the Tidal Basin Tavern in Prince Regent Dock via Battersea Power Station & the Hoxton cinema this is an extraordinary record of often wonderful London landmarks that are now prey to neglect vandalism & the developers demolition crew. Paul Talling has been recording ramshackle London for several years & here he looks at the cream of the down-at-heel blending photographs with accounts of how particular buildings & sights fell into disrepair & what is likely to happen to them. The Victorian Concrete House in East Dulwich for example
- a once magnificent example of an early concrete-built house but now a shell. Palmers in Camden Town formerly the most famous pet shop in London where Ken Livingstone bought his newts. Strand Tube Station which featured in films as diverse as Battle of Britain" " Superman IV" & " An American Werewolf in Paris". To mention only a few of the myriad houses pubs cinemas bomb shelters cemeteries & shops meticulously recorded & celebrated here. If youve ever peeped curiously through a gap in a boarded-up window or wondered why the building you pass every day is looking distinctly the worse for wear this is very definitely the book for you."
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Derivatives are everywhere in the modern world & it is important for everyone in banking investment & finance to have a good understanding of the subject. Derivatives Demystified provides a step-by-step guide to the subject enabling the reader to have a solid working understanding of key derivative products. Adopting a highly accessible approach the author explains derivative products in straightforward terms & without the complex mathematics that underlie the subject focusing on practical applications case studies & examples of how the products are used to solve real-world problems. Derivatives Demystified follows a sequence that is designed to show that although there are many applications of derivatives there are only a small number of basic building blocks namely forwards & futures swaps & options. The book shows how each building block is applied to different markets & to the solution of various risk management & trading problems. This new edition will be fully revised to reflect the many changes the derivatives markets have seen over the last three years. New material will include a comprehensive history of derivatives leading up to their use & abuse in the current credit crisis. It will also feature new chapters on regulation & control of derivatives commodity derivatives credit derivatives & structured products & new derivative markets including inflation linked & insurance linked products. Derivatives Demystified is essential reading for everyone who operates in the financial markets or within the corporate environment who requires a good understanding of these important financial instruments. ...

Clandestine chemistry & the LA underworld provide the atmosphere for this kaleidoscopic tale of lost memories & the heartbreak of finding them from the author of The Contortionists Handbook. When Eric Ashworth wakes in jail he has no idea how he got there or why. His only memory is a womans name: Desiree. Released on bail & holed up in a low-rent motel Eric starts to piece together his former life as a chemist at the centre of a desert drug ring with the help of a powerful new hallucinogen which simultaneously loosens his grip on the present. As the events of his past begin to emerge from the confusion of his fragmented memory Eric must contend with a gnawing paranoia & the need for ever-increasing fixes
- not to mention disturbing visits from an intimidating police detective his former associate Manhattan White & the ominously named Toe Tag. As his grip on reality becomes more tenuous past & present reality & fantasy begin to bleed into each other bringing this visceral shifting novel of love & loss to its climax.
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Jacques Derrida the French philosopher developed his critical technique known as deconstruction. His work is associated with ideas surrounding both post-structuralism & post-modern philosophy & he was known to have challenged some of the unquestioned assumptions of our philosophical tradition. In this Very Short Introduction Simon Glendinning explores both the difficulty & significance of the work of Derrida. He presents Derridas challenging ideas as making a significant contribution to & providing a powerful reading of our philosophical heritage. Defending Derrida against many of the charges that were placed against him he attempts to show why Derrridas work causes such extreme reactions. Glendinning explains Derridas distinctive mode of engagement with our philosophical tradition & shows that this is not a merely negative thing. By exploring his most famous & influential texts Glendinning shows how & why Derridas work of deconstruction is inspired not by a critical frenzy but by a loving respect for philosophy. ...

Artist quality set of 24 Graphite pencils by Derwent for sketches portraiture general drawing & detailed illustrations. The high quality pencils come in 20 versatile grades from a very soft & dark 9B to a 9H which is harder & lighter in tone. ...

Introduce some colour to your graphite drawings with these Derwent Graphitint pencils. Produces subtle dry tones in deep rich washes of colour. Can be used wet or dry this pencil does it all! Used dry Graphitint provides just a hint of colour but adding water literally transforms the tint into rich vibrant colour. Graphitint has the same properties as a 4B watersoluble sketching pencil so it is ideal for artists looking to add a colourful dimension to their graphite drawings but retain all the familiar qualities of their favourite graphite pencil. Tin contains 24 different shades including Midnight Black Steel Blue Port Slate Green & White. ...

Derwent Watercolour mixed media collection tin. An ideal introduction to the world of watercolour this unique collection contains both watercolour pencils & solid watercolour sticks. Use them wet or dry seperately or together to create an exciting range of drawing & painting effects. This set conatins the following items; Watercolour Pencils x 12 Aquatone Solid Watercolour Sticks x 8 Watersoluble sketching pencil x 1 Watercolour brush 1 Plastic eraser 1 Metal pencil sharpener ...

24 piece set of mixed drawing materials in a storage tin. An ideal introduction to the world of sketching. This set contains; Watersoluble Sketching pencils x 3 4x Natural Graphite Sticks 4x Compresssed Charcoal 3 x Tinted Charcoal 3 x Charcoal Pencils in light medium dark 2 x Drawing pencils 1x watersoluble graphitone 2 x graphic pencils Pencil sharpener & kneadable eraser. ...

Enjoy one of the worlds earliest & most expressive art mediums in a convenient easy to use form. The Derwent pack of 4 high quality charcoal pencils are ideal for rich dramatic line drawings & portraiture. The pack contains 3 charcoal grades
- light medium & dark
- plus a soft white tinted charcoal pencil for highlighting.

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