The fascinating & largely autobiographical sequel to J G Ballards prize-winning Empire of the Sun that follows Jim to post-war Engl&. The Kindness of Women continues the story of the boy whose life in Japanese-occupied Shaghai was described so memorably in Empire of the Sun it sets those traumatic events within the context of a lifetime as we follow the narrator Jim to England & suburban Shepperton after the war. Jim tries & fails to find stability as a medical student at Cambridge & a trainee RAF pilot in Canada. Then after settling happily into family life his world is ripped apart by domestic tragedy. He plunges into the maelstrom of the 1960s an instigator & subject of every aspect of cultural social & sexual revolution. All this & much more we see as the attempt of a bruised mind to make sense of the upheaval around it. ...

A phone call from up high interrupts Eve's plans to have a lazy day with Roarke: The teenage daughter of Captain Jonah Mc Masters head of the NYPD drug squad has been found raped & strangled. A terrifying video of Deena bloody & beaten beyond recognition hints at a link to a criminal in Mc Masters's own past but searching through his cases leads Eve nowhere
- until another rape-murder & another video reveals the killer's deadly intent: merciless retribution in the cruellest way possible. Racing against the clock Eve & her team must work fast to identify the next victim of a killer who will stop at nothing.. .
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She was just an instrument. A weapon. He wanted it to be in that house inside the house where the cop believed his little girl would always be safe. A phone call from up high interrupts Eve's plans to have a lazy day with her roguish husband Roarke: The teenage daughter of Captain Jonah Mc Masters head of the NYPD drug squad has been found raped & strangled. A terrifying video of Deena bloody & beaten beyond recognition suggests a link to a criminal in her father's past but Eve is getting nowhere
- until another murder & another video reveals the killer's deadly intent: merciless retribution in the cruellest way possible. Eve & her team must race against the clock to identify the next victim of a killer who will stop at nothing.. .
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This book focuses on kinesthetic empathy as a key interdisciplinary concept in our understanding of social interaction & communication in creative & cultural practices ranging from art through entertainment to physical therapies. It invites readers to venture across disciplinary & methodological boundaries notably those between arts & sciences to engage with innovative & critical perspectives on kinesthetic empathy. ...

With a new & revolutionary technique leading golf coach Nick Bradley shows you how to improve your game dramatically. Author of the highly successful The 7 Laws of the Golf Swing he has taught every class of golfer from top Tour pro to beginner. In this new volume he combines clear concise text with extraordinary images especially created to make you actually feel his instructions. Four main sections cover The Swing; Shots; Emotions & Attitudes; & Technical Directory & Backup; the last of which

Includes:: hard core lessons on such subjects as angles speed & positions. This is the perfect book for golfers at all stages of their game. Nick Bradley has the unique ability to boil down the very essence of swing motion & technique blend it with a feel & then create an image that says it all.

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From his court at Camelot King Arthur ruled over a unified Britain in a mythical age of peace & prosperity. His glory however would be short-lived. For even as he drew the sword from the stone a doom settled over Arthur that would see his kingdom fall to betrayal & war. In this book Daniel Mersey retells the great stories of Arthur from his winning of Excalibur & his marriage to Guinevere through his battle with the giant in France & his war against the army of Rome to the treachery of Mordred & his death at Camlann. Supporting this narrative is an exploration of the different facets of Arthurian myth including the numerous conflicting theories of his historical origin the tales of Welsh folklore & Medieval romance & even his various portrayals in the modern media. Presented with both classic & newly commissioned artwork this book is an easy-to-read yet highly detailed introduction to the complex body of myth & legend that surrounds Britain's greatest hero. ...

A series with silk-ribbon markers & headbands gold stamping on front & spine & the original colour illustrations on the jackets. This version of the legends of King Arthur was first published in 1953 & the illustrations are those with which Beardsley made his name in 1893 aged 20. ...

King Arthur is one of the greatest legends of all time. From the magical moment when Arthur releases the sword in the stone to the quest for the Holy Grail & the final tragedy of the Last Battle Roger Lancelyn Green brings the enchanting world of King Arthur stunningly to life. One of the greatest legends of all time with an inspiring introduction by David Almond award-winning author of Clay" " Skellig" " Kits Wilderness" & " The Fire-Eaters"." ...

This title presents a comic-strip re-telling of some of Britains best-loved stories & legends. Aided by the magician Merlin Arthur draws the sword from the stone to become King of Britain & Lord of the Knights of the Round Table. Read of their valiant deeds as King Arthur Sir Lancelot Sir Galahad & other heroic knights rescue maidens defend Excalibur & search for the Grail. Also publishing this month are God & His Creations" & " Sindbad the Sailor"." ...

Camelot is in crisis. The Knights of the Round Table have been kidnapped by the evil sorceress Morgan le Fay & King Arthurs kingdom is in great danger. With only Merlins crystal ball & a set of ancient maps to guide them three apprentice knights set off on a quest to track down & rescue the missing knights. Illustrated with remarkable imagination & detail this fascinating puzzle book is crammed with strange things to find in order to solve the mysteries & outwit the creepy creatures. An enthralling adventure with hours of absorbing activity. ...