Davie Gibson universally known as ' Gibbo' was a shy wee lad from Winchburgh a mining village in West Lothian. A fascinating story unfolds as he overcomes an inferiority complex to flourish as one of the most skilful players in Leicester City's history. The book coincides with the fiftieth anniversary of Davie's appearance in the 1963 FA Cup final against Manchester United & the emergence of City's ' Ice Kings' under manager Matt Gillies during the Big Freeze. Davie enjoyed an illustrious career with the Foxes & scored in both legs of the League Cup final in 1964 as Leicester secured their first ever major trophy. His creative force in midfield earned Davie seven caps for Scotland during a selection period of fierce competition. He describes his international career in detail from his debut against Austria an extraordinary match that was abandoned by the referee. Davie's National Service & time at Hibernian Aston Villa & Exeter are also fully charted together with life after football. Davie was a lively character & he regales us with humorous tales of some of the great names in football. His rich anecdotes provide a captivating glimpse of life as a professional during the 1960s & 1970s. ...

This vibrant series covers over 170 destinations worldwide including our new range of UK specific titles from cosmopolitan urban delights to sun-kissed beach idylls. Bursting with insightful & easily accessible information these guides are full of practical information on how to make the most of a city break or longer holiday. The compact format quickly locates the top must see & do attractions. It spans a wide range of destinations including those served by budget airlines. It offers the most comprehensive list of UK city titles currently available. It has practical listings to suit varied budgets & tastes. It has imaginative suggestions that reveal each destination's hidden gems. It is organised by recognisable areas making orientation easy. ...

Globetrotters The Best of Series" provides an attractive handy pocket guide to popular destinations. The book features well-presented to-the-point sections on the highlights of the city places of interest activities accommodation where to eat out entertainment & excursions. It also features travel tips a general index & also a separate index for the places of interest. Each entry is cross referenced with the fold-out maps. The Highlights chapter features an introduction to each of the 20 featured highlights information on location contact details opening hours entry fees & tour details. The Sightseeing chapter features historic buildings galleries & museums parks & gardens with contact details opening hours & entry fees for each featured site. The Activities chapter features sports activities suggested routes for walking tours & organized tours while the Shopping chapter covers shops & markets. Accommodation

Includes:: listings by area & price category. Eating out covers the cuisine of the region as well as listings of suggested venues by area & price. Entertainment

Includes:: nightlife music theatre festivals casinos pubs & clubs & spectator sports. Excursions include transport options distance contact details & highlights. A Travel Tips section handles everything from transport & money to personal safety & etiquette."



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Introduced in 1952 the Gibson Les Paul has become the worlds second most popular electric guitar favoured by legendary guitarists such as Paul Mc Cartney Mark Knopfler Neil Young Jimmy Page & Slash. Designed by the great musician & innovator Les Paul with help from Gibson craftsmen this guitar has constantly evolved & in 2007 an all-digital model was launched. Today while original models change hands for thousands of pounds almost identical Epiphone & Gibson models are mass-produced for sale worldwide. The Gibson Les Paul remains a classic instrument & with the help of this practical how to manual will last a lifetime. ...

Introduced in 1961 the Gibson SG is Gibsons biggest-selling guitar of all time & is synonymous with Angus Young (AC/DC lead guitarist) Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath) & Robby Krieger (The Doors). The SG was originally produced as a more easily manufactured mass-production version of the Les Paul sales of which were diminishing at the time but the solid-bodied SG (Solid Guitar) soon became a revered instrument in its own right. Superbly illustrated & designed this manual

Includes:: case studies of key models
- everything from a vintage SG Les Paul to a 2011 SG 50th Anniversary model
- but also gives appropriate attention to todays affordable Epiphone versions Specials Juniors & Melody Makers.



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Winnie the Witch has many talents! In Winnies Wheels she magics an old wreck of a car to take herself & Wilbur on holiday & demonstrates some rather unconventional driving skills; in Blooming Winnie she summons the help of the ghost of Great Aunt Winifred in order to control a class of unruly children who have come to see her garden; in Winnies Tea Party Winnie is playing hostess & showing off her culinary repertoire to her oddball relatives; & in Giddy-Up Winnie! Winnie & Wilbur head for the local race meeting on a homemade hobby horse
- with hilarious results. Four crazily funny stories featuring everyones favourite witch her big black cat Wilbur & a supporting cast of zany new characters. Korky Pauls exuberant black line illustrations complement the humour slapstick & moments of real drama that run through each story. Pure magic! The Winnie the Witch series has sold over two million copies worldwide & has been translated into over twenty languages. Visit www.winnie-the-witch.com
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Theyre called the Nightwalkers
- proud ancient beings who live beyond the shadows existing just beyond the human world. But there
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An encounter with an anti-gravity machine catapults Peter Schock & Kate Dyer back to the 18th century & sets in motion a calamitous chain of events. While a massive police hunt gets underway to find the missing children in the 21st century
- in 1763 a hardened criminal the Tar Man steals the anti-gravity machine & disappears into the London underworld. Stranded in another time & forced to chase the Tar Man to his lair Peter & Kate find a friend & guide in reformed cutpurse Gideon Seymour. Gideon does every thing he can to help them but will his dark past catch up with him before the machine is recovered?
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Gideons day is a busy one. He balances family commitments with solving a series of seemingly unrelated crimes from which a plot nonetheless evolves & a mystery is solved. One of the most senior officers within Scotland Yard George Gideons crime solving abilities are in the finest traditions of Londons world famous police headquarters. ...

On this particular night Commander George Gideon has to deal with a couple of psychopaths who trail pain & blood in their wake. One targets infants & the other young women on Londons foggy streets. Theres also an explosive gang war in the offing. ...