This is the illustrated story of the last water speed record attempt made by Donald Campbell in 1966/7. Featuring a diary beginning with his first plans in June 1966 the preparations & modifications to Bluebird K7 the trials & setbacks at Coniston the unsuccessful speed runs made in December 1966 & the runs over the Christmas holidays the story is told right through to the attempt on 4 January where Campbell lost his life. Disaster was not inevitable but the team were aiming for an eighth speed record to add to their earlier successes. The book details the minutiae of the events as they occurred & illustrates how frustrations regarding the attempt built up over time to the extent that Campbell went from being optimistic that the record would be achieved within a matter of days to the point where he become more & more beleaguered as the weeks rolled on & finally where he seemed to be about to pull victory from the jaws of defeat only for circumstances to intervene which resulted in his death. ...

Generations are familiar with the haunting black & white television footage of Donald Campbell somersaulting to his death in his famous Bluebird boat on Coniston Water in January 1967. It has become an iconic image of the decade. His towering achievements & the drama of his passing are thus part of the national psyche. But what of the man himself? The son of the legendary Sir Malcolm Campbell who was famous for being the ultimate record-breaker of the inter-war years
- he broke the land speed record nine times & the water speed record four times with his Bluebird cars & boats
- Donald Campbell was born to speed. He was outgoing & flamboyant yet carefully orchestrated the image he presented to the world. Some saw him as a playboy adventurer; others such as the radio producer on the twenty-first anniversary of his death as a reckless daredevil with a death wish. He was known to take solace in extra-marital dalliances & was obsessed with spiritualism. & in his final years battered by a 360-mph accident while attempting the land record on the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah & his prolonged & anti-climactic subsequent effort on the treacherous Lake Eyre in Australia Campbell appeared a haggard & often frightened man. He had become trapped on his record-breaker's treadmill as he continually sought to prove himself to his illustrious father in whose long shadow he felt forever trapped. DONALD CAMPBELL: THE MAN BEHIND THE MASK paints a fascinating portrait of an intense complex superstitious yet abnormally brave man who was driven not only by the desire to prove that he was worthy of the mantle of his father but also by his fervent & unswerving desire to keep Britain at the forefront of international speed endeavour. This book generates a unique insight into how his desperate fear of failure finally lured him into taking one risk too many.

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OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities such as walking horse riding & off-road cycling. The series provides complete GB coverage & can now be used in all weathers thanks to OS Explorer Map
- Active a tough versatile version of the OS Explorer Map.
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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. ...

Eager to prove or disprove many myths that had circulated over the years about Doncaster pubs renowned South Yorkshire writer Peter Tuffrey embarked on an intensive research programme in the mid-1980s to gain a erudite view of the subject. Along the way he has gathered a mountain of invaluable information from a variety of reference sources including newspapers architectural plans & licensing registers which have helped provide a solid foundation for this book. It should also be mentioned that many people have helped Peter with his research including the late Doncaster historian James Edward Day Doncaster Civic Trust Secretary; Eric Braim LVA President; Terry Oates Doncaster Trades & Labour Club President; Geoff Elvin & many more. The illustrations range from unique sketches of pubs existing before the advent of photography to pictures Peter took in the late 1990s with the help of former Doncaster Evening Post photographer Geoff Harrison. These show landlords & landladies posing outside their pubs with an army of regulars. Amazingly some of these pubs have since closed been demolished or renamed making the record even more significant. But looking back Doncasters pub scene has been one of constant change & sadly in the present economic climate its decline seems likely to continue in the years ahead. The book will be full to the brim with information for local pub buffs & historians alike. So raise your glasses & toast Peter Tuffreys new book Doncaster Pubs. ...

Friendly dependable intelligent & easy to care for donkeys are increasingly prized by small-scale farmers horse lovers & animal enthusiasts. Donkeys not only pull carts carry riders & tote gear for hikers but they also make terrific stable companions & livestock guardians & they are renowned for their skills in transport raising water milling & farm tillage. They're also gentle with children & the elderly making them a popular therapy animal & family pet. A donkey is not simply a long-eared horse however; understanding the donkey's distinctive traits is critical to the animal's well-being & usefulness. The Donkey Companion" by Sue Weaver offers a comprehensive overview of this hardy creature
- the most complete up-to-date reference of its kind. Here is everything donkey enthusiasts need to know about the animal's history physiology behaviour breed characteristics daily care & health needs. Readers will come to understand this versatile animal & through understanding will become skilled satisfied owners." The Donkey Companion" offers detailed information about different breeds & types; provides tips for finding & selecting the right animal; explains donkeys' daily care & health requirements; & guides readers through the nuances of training riding driving & breeding. The book is enhanced with fun facts training tips "es photographs illustrations & additional resources. From foaling to first aid & from grooming to professional showing this extensive guide offers everything a donkey owner needs to get the most out of this gentle hardworking animal."
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You would have thought that having two curious Siamese cats & a tortoise with wanderlust was enough. Not so for Doreen & her husband Charles who decide to take on a baby donkey to keep the nettles under control in the orchard. When Annabel clip-clops into their lives they realise that from the ear-splitting nocturnal howling to the numerous escape attempts living with a donkey won't be plain sailing. Annabel eats everything apart from the nettles but eventually becomes a much-loved family member & particularly close to Solomon the Siamese cat who sleeps in her bed. Further dramas ensue when Henry the jennet is introduced as a companion to Annabel & love blossoms. ...

This 240-page book is the complete authoritative guide to the history techniques & patterns of crochet
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This craft book with a difference marries exceptional design quality with appealing easy-to-make projects -- all with the help of a winning cast of knitted friends. Donna Wilson's lovable highly-sought-after knitted characters have made their very own craft creations & in this book they show children how to copy them. Information about the characters adds an irresistible extra dimension: little stories throughout the book explain why each character made each object as a present or surprise for one of their friends. Children will really want to make these things & with the simple step-by-steps they really can. The book will appeal long after the projects are completed. ...

In 1978 the US government waged a war against organised crime. One man was left behind the lines. From 1976 until 1981 Special Agent Pistone lived undercover with the Mafia. Only able to visit his young family once every few months Pistone
- under the alias Donnie Brasco
- ate drank partied worked & sometimes killed with the wiseguys. He got so close that his Mafia partner Lefty Ruggiero asked him to officiate as best man at his wedding. Pistone's eventual testimony in such spectacular prosecutions as 'the Pizza Connection' & 'the Mafia Commission' resulted in more than 200 indictments & 100 convictions of members of organised crime.

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