The Sweeney broke the mould for British cop shows. Until it was broadcast they'd been rather stolid sometimes quaint dramas like Dixon of Dock Green Z-Cars & Softly Softly about policemen
- or even bobbies: not cops. They were about upholding the law: not breaking it: about smart blue uniforms not kipper ties & long hair. They were about preventing or punishing violence
- not about inflicting it with pleasure on villains. Then in 1975 The Sweeney burst onto commercial television. Based on the notoriously corrupt activities of Scotland Yard's Flying Squad it followed two dishevelled uncouth detectives Regan & Carter played by John Thaw & Dennis Waterman who hurtled around unsalubrious parts of London in a battered Ford Granada roughing up anyone who failed to spill the beans quickly enough. Where Dixon of Dock Green would bid his viewers Goodnight all 1" with a cheery salute this pair snarled " Shut it!" at toe-rags who spoke out of turn & " Put 'em away love" at gangsters' molls whose boudoirs they'd burst in on. Philip Glenister's Gene Hunt in Life on Mars is both parody & homage. Now Pat Gilbert has written the book on this cult cop show interviewing dozens of people who made it happen from screenwriters to stuntmen. It's an essential companion to one of the DVD box sets."

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When their mother is called to Iraq with her National Guard Unit 17-year-old Mario Barajas & his 10-year-old brother Eddie are sent to live with their Aunt Carmen. Soon after the boys move in their aunt's boyfriend Denton begins spending more & more time at Carmen's particularly with Eddie. When Mario notices that his little brother is laughing less & behaving rather strangely he soon discovers the sexual abuse that Eddie has been suffering at the hands of Denton. With their mother miles away their aunt's boyfriend threatening to split the boys up into different foster homes & his brother refusing to tell anyone else the truth Mario must do whatever he can to keep his brother safe. This is a gripping & moralising tale of trust betrayal & secrets that should never be kept. ...

Tie-in to the major motion picture released on 12th March 2010. US Marshal Teddy Daniels has come to Shutter Island home of Ashecliffe Hospital for the Criminally Insane to find an escaped murderer named Rachel Solando. As a killer hurricane bears down on the island the investigation deepens & the questions mount. How has a barefoot woman escaped from a locked room? Who is leaving them clues in the form of cryptic codes? & what really goes on in Ward C? The closer Teddy gets to the truth the more elusive it becomes. & the more he begins to believe that he may never leave Shutter Isl&. Because someone is trying to drive him insane... ...

This publication offers some outstanding pictures taken by local motorcyclist photographer Dave Collister with complementary text by leading journalist & writer Mick Duckworth. The book gives an insight not only to the famous TT Races but also narrative text from both Dave Collister on his work & interesting facts & information on the TT from Mick Duckworth. ...

' Serious moving & often very funny indeed' Observer Prentis senior clerk in the 'dead crimes' department of police archives is becoming more & more confused. Alienated from his wife & children & obsessed by his father a wartime hero now the mute inmate of a mental hospital Prentis feels increasingly unsettled as his enigmatic boss Mr Quinn turns his investigation towards him -- & his father. Gradually Prentis suspects that his father's breakdown & Quinn's menacing behaviour are connected & the link is to be found in his father's memoirs ' Shuttlecock'.. .' Excellent profound' Alan Hollinghurst London Review of Books ' An astonishing study of forms of guilt laced with a thread of detection & puckering now & then into outrageous humour' Sunday Times 'A superbly written claustrophobic account of power that corrupts private & public life & of guilt that becomes obsession' Daily Telegraph ' Swift's central strength as a writer is his integrity. Story & character are treated with a seriousness & respect that while allowing for the oddity of human behaviour -- Shuttlecock is thoroughly & beautifully odd -- always honours them' Times Literary Supplement ...

During the adolescent years teens learn to grow more independent of their parents & families & focus instead on social development. But millions of teens with social anxiety & shyness would much rather bypass this critical stage. Shy teens may want to break out of their shell but feel uncertain how to do so or may be anxious about being judged by their peers. The Shyness & Social Anxiety Workbook for Teens" offers a complete program based in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) & acceptance & commitment therapy (ACT) for helping teens break free from social anxiety & stop worrying about what others think. This book helps teens come to see that painful emotions such as embarrassment are inevitable & survivable. The comic-strip-style illustrations exercises & worksheets in this book address all aspects of social anxiety from missing out on high school dances to going to job interviews. It also

Includes:: help for teens who have anxiety about blushing in public & speaking up in class."

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The new edition of Power System Analysis & Design" provides students with an introduction to the basic concepts of power systems along with tools to aid them in applying these skills to real world situations. Physical concepts are highlighted while also giving necessary attention to mathematical techniques. Both theory & modeling are developed from simple beginnings so that they can be readily extended to new & complex situations. The authors incorporate new tools & material to aid students with design issues & reflect recent trends in the field." ...

By the age of six Nicolai Lilin had been given his first 'pike knife' by an uncle & by the age of twelve he had been convicted of attempted murder.. . Nicolai Lilin gained his 'education' as a member of the Siberian Urkas
- a small & tight-knit community of 'honest criminals' in a forgotten corner of Eastern Europe.. . Siberian Education is his tale of an extreme childhood
- exotic violent & completely unique.

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Bred for loyalty strength & endurance the easy--going & sociable Siberian Husky is a very pure & ancient breed dating back 4 000 years or more. First bred by the Chukchis a semi--nomadic people of northeastern Siberia to hunt reindeer & pull sleds the Siberian is an active breed that loves the outdoors. Prized for their great beauty intelligence wonderful way with children & lack of dog smell " they are also more free--spirited (and free--ranging) than many other popular breeds & have a reputation for stubbornness & relentlessness in pursuit of a goal. Is this breed right for you & your family? Siberian Huskies For Dummies answers this & all your questions about getting caring for & living with a Husky. Siberian devotee she has eight of her own Diane Morgan gets you up & running with what you need to know to: * Find & deal with reputable breeders * Choose the right Husky for you * Hou sebreak & socialize your new puppy * Educate yourself & your dog * Handle behavioral problems * Participate in competitions In friendly down--to--earth language Diane provides insights into the Siberian Husky temperament & loads of sensible easy--to--follow advice on everything a Husky owner should know along with fun facts & Husky trivia amusing & informative anecdotes & tips on how to have a great time with your Husky. Topics covered include: * Understanding what makes the Siberian different from every other breed * Deciding whether a male or female is right for you * Understanding how to communicate with your Siberian Husky * Training your Siberian Husky * Grooming your Siberian * Finding & establishing a good relationship with a veterinarian * Breaking bad habits in your Husky * Feeding & exercising your Siberian Husky * Recognizing preventing & treating common health problems * Getting your Husky into sledding The indispensable guide for you & your Siberian Husky Siberian Huskies For Dummies is the only book youll need to help you have the best possible experience with this very ancient & venerable breed of dog." ...

September 1939. The Second World War Has Begun. Even as the fighting rages in Poland Stalins long time obsession with the missing treasure of Tsar Nicholas II is rekindled. An informant claims to have information about the whereabouts of the man entrusted by the Tsar with hiding his gold. As the news of the informant reaches Stalin however the man is knifed to death. Stalin summons Pekkala to the Kremlin & orders him to solve the murder. To accomplish his mission he must return to Borodok the notorious Gulag where he himself spent many years as a prisoner. There he must pose as a inmate in order to unravel the mystery... As he returns to the nightmares of his past is this a mission too far for the great Pekkala? ...