Roger Mc Gough is one of Britains best-loved poets & something of a national institution. His name is ubiquitous with matter-of-fact Scouse humour easy-going charm & perfect observations of the idiosyncrasies of everyday life whether you know him from his poetry or from his regular broadcasts on television or radio. Roger first rose to prominence in the 1960s as a member of the pop group The Scaffold who had two number one hits
- Thank U Very Much & Lily The Pink. He began his poetry career performing with The Grimms alongside fellow Liverpool poets Adrian Henri & Brian Patten with whom he went on to publish The Mersey Sound which remains the biggest-selling British poetry book ever. This is his autobiography
- & like the best of his poetry it is packed full of hilarious observations unbelievable stories nostalgic reminiscences & bittersweet tales of love life & loss. From his memories of growing up in Liverpool playing in bombed out houses as a young boy to the skiffle-crazed days of his adolescence through to his time at university
- & his meetings there with Larkin. He explores his sudden almost overnight fame & success with Mike Mc Cartney et all in The Scaffold as well as his time working with George Martin & co-writing the Yellow Submarine film script for the Beatles through his international touring days to the present. He certainly has many a story to tell about meeting some fascinating characters: Bob Dylan John Lennon Marlon Brando Alan Ginsberg Pete Mc Carthy & Salman Rushdie all appear amongst others but its his sheer story-telling nous & his gift for observing the minutia of everyday life & to completely capture a moment in time which sets this apart from other books. His life story is one that will be universally identifiable to those who grew up with him
- who embraced the verve & irreverence of the sixties only to end up as slightly embittered romantic cynics. This is done here in the most funny poignant bittersweet & melancholic autobiography you will read this year
- a man whose hugely popular take on it all resonates with honesty & humour.




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As Peter Carlyle a smooth-talking super-successful lawyer waved his family off on a sailing holiday all they had in mind was lying back & relaxing. But as a violent storm broke out an explosion caused the boat to vanish without a trace & the family were lost presumed dead. Until now. When a message in a bottle is washed up on a shore it becomes apparent that there must have been at least one survivor. But all is not as it seems. The race is on to rescue the Carlyles but does everyone looking for the family really want to find them alive? Survival may be the least of their concerns. In fact being found may be the last thing they should be hoping for. ...

As Peter Carlyle waves his wife children & brother-in-law off on a sailing holiday all they have in mind is lying back & relaxing. But as a violent storm breaks out an explosion causes the boat to vanish without a trace & the family are lost presumed dead. Until now. When a message in a bottle is washed up on a shore it becomes apparent that there must have been at least one survivor. Peter is a broken man he appears to struggle to contain his grief as he holds a heartfelt TV interview about his loss. But all is not as it seems beneath the grief lies a more sinister side Peter is involved with a beautiful
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- younger woman & it soon transpires that he knows more about his family's disappearance than he is letting on. He seeks to find whatever remains of his family but is he really looking for a happy reunion? & could it be that it isn't just Peter who is hot on the Dunne family's trail? The race is on to rescue any survivors & discover what happened aboard the luxury yacht.

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Inspired by the true story of the remarkable voyage of 16 exiled men women & children aboard a 70 year-old 36ft double ended wooden sloop Erma from Stockholm in the Baltic to Norfolk Virginia in America the author on his retirement set about sailing across the Atlantic single-handed. This true story tells of two failed attempts & the things that went wrong before finally landing in Natal Brazil after his third voyage which began from Caernarfon in North Wales. The first yacht lost its rudder in the middle of the Atlantic; the second was rolled over in a hurricane breaking three of his ribs & arm; & the third yacht that actually made the crossing sank in ten minutes after being driven onto submerged rocks as a result of being struck by lightning which caused the mast to carry away off Devils Island French Guyana. ...

When a ship under his command was wrecked on the coast of Brazil in 1887 it seemed that his maritime career had ended in disgrace. Not one for retiring to earthy pastures Slocum rebuilt a hundred-year old sloop & set off from Boston in 1895 on the first single-handed circumnavigation of the globe. For more than three years Slocum battled stormy seas attacks from raiders & pirates & of course loneliness. He crossed the Atlantic no fewer than three times spent weeks thrashing against the elements around Cape Horn & found shelter in numerous exotic harbours. Sailing Alone around the World is the extraordinary story of one mans courage & resourcefulness & has an enduring & universal appeal as a landmark of world adventure ABOUT STANFORDS TRAVEL CLASSICS Hailing from both sides of the Atlantic the authors included are as diverse as Edith Wharton Henry James Ernest Shackleton & Alfred Russel Wallace. Every title has been reset in a contemporary typeface & has been printed to a high-quality production

Specification to create a series that every lover of fine travel literature will want to collect & keep

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While walking along the beach one day Isobel & Nicholas discover a strange looking wreck. As they begin to put it together they find it is a peculiar sort of sailing boat. They clamber in & so begins their great adventure. Aided by a wounded stork they sail through the sky encountering scenes of despair & devastation & set about righting some of the wrongs in the world. At each place they stop to help & soon the boat is full with all their new friends
- a bullied girl a weak child worker a boy rescued from a polluted city a mother & baby saved from a war zone. But this all takes its toll on the boat & they have to find a safe place to land where they can all work together to build a bigger & better sailing boat & continue on their humanitarian mission.
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All you need to know when you're at sea. Whether you're setting sail for the first time or have been sailing for years Sailing Essentials" is the perfect companion. Full of practical advice on every aspect of sailing from basic manoeuvres to dealing with difficult weather conditions it also

Includes:: guidance on fundamental maintenance & repairs. Step-by-step sequences take you through the key techniques of sailing such as trimming the sails & plotting a course plus detailed instructions on emergency procedures & first aid. A handy waterproof clip-on cover means you can have it on hand in any weather. Packed with invaluable information " Sailing Essentials" is perfect as a skipper's back up manual or a quick reference guide for novice sailors. You won't want to set sail without it."

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This gorgeous photographic coffee table book reflects the entire history of Olympic sailing with spectacular photographs celebrating heroes such as Paul Elvstrom & Ben Ainslie fabulous locations legendary classes
- & the never-ending struggle of an Olympic sailor to make his mark. Sections cover:
- An overview of the three eras of Olympic sailing (early years & yachting; modern dinghy racing & Elvstrom; the new professional era & Ainslie)
- Origins
- how sailing came to be in the Olympics
- The struggle
- training teamwork trials selection hope & heart-aching near misses
- Legendary classes & boat designers
- those that made an enduring impact
- The new era
- including the 49er Laser 470 & Europe enabling fast & furious sailing
- Fabulous locations
- including Mexico Montreal Sydney Athens & China
- Icons gold & glory
- celebrating great Olympians whose titanic struggles outstanding achievements & logic-defying victories live on in the popular memory & add to the 'draw' of the Olympic legacy Featuring awe-inspiring images from the best sailing photographers in the world each with an enlightening & entertaining commentary this stunning book is a true celebration of this amazing sport through the years.













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Turn back the clock & enjoy a great day out on a vintage Thames barge. You & your partner will have a relaxing day out on these historic vessels with the emphasis being on enjoying the scenery the good food & the thrill of seeing these large vessels under sail plus the opportunity to become involved in hoisting sails & steering if you wish. Time spent at the controls will depend on the skipper weather location number of passengers & individual enthusiasm. A light lunch is included with this experience. What You Will Receive On purchasing this experience you will receive a Silver A5 Presentation Pack. Your Silver A5 Presentation Pack is embossed with a ribbon design great if you are buying this experience as a gift. Included within your presentation pack: Your Gift Experience Voucher
- Keep this safe! You will need this to book your experience & may be required to take this with you on the day of your experience. An Information Booklet
- Detailing all you need to know about your experience including personal injury cover cancellation cover & full terms & conditions of the experience. How to Book Guide
- A personal guide based on your chosen experience detailing all the available locations & contact numbers you need to ensure you experience runs smoothly. "


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A clearly illustrated superb step-by-step guide
- Cruising World". More than a how-to guide to designing making repairing
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