One of the most successful pop stars of the 80s his face adorning posters on teenager's walls from Acton to Akron Adam Ant was a phenomenon. Now in this frank & revealing autobiography he tells the full story of his amazing life from his dysfunctional childhood to his key role in the punk movement & creation of a unique musical style that brought him a string of hits (both singles & albums). At one point he was so famous other stars sought his company & advice
- even Michael Jackson called in the dead of night to ask about music & clothes. His many girlfriends included Jamie Lee Curtis & Heather Graham & for a time he lived in LA acting in fifteen films. Adam also writes honestly about his life-long battle with manic depression. His first episodes were triggered by the stress of living with a violent alcoholic father & he tried to commit suicide when he was at art school. A gruelling episode with a stalker in LA precipitated a mental breakdown & a stalker in London led to his well-publicised arrest & hospitalization in 2001. At times funny & at other times tragic this is gripping account of the turbulent life & times of one of music's most fascinating figures. 'A whirlwind story of sex drugs rock 'n' roll suicide attempts & deranged stalkers.'
- Time Out". ' With plenty of lessons to be learned about fame's downside [this] is an intriguing tale well & honestly told.'
- "Q Magazine"."


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Never has there been a more graphic account of the SAS in action never a thriller so authentically grounded in the twists & turns of undercover warfare. Geordie Sharp a sergeant in the SAS is struggling to pick up the threads of his army career. Wounded in the Gulf War he returns to Hereford to find his home life in tatters. As he trains with Northern Ireland Troop a murder in his family fires him with personal hatred of the IRA. Posted to Belfast he discovers that his adversary is Declan Farrell a leading player in the Provisional IRA. Sharp sets out to stalk & kill his man. ...

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Highly entertaining account of a young man's first year as a rookie comedian. His comedy is focused on the world rather than the church & he gigs regularly around the country
- average three times a week. He has a considerable following through the churches but also does a great deal of work through the mainstream comedy circuit. He has performed regularly at all the main Christian events. The book represents my first year in the world of comedy. The book will chart the reality of life on the comedy circuit
- & how those ups & downs affect my faith my relationships my goals etc. It is also about a 25 year old slightly at odds with his environment. The gigs are a stepping stone for observations on life in general. I want to provide good quality humour that faces outwards & talks about life in general rather than looking inwards & seeing the funny side of church.""

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When we tell someone that our child is autistic the most common response is a sad face & an apologetic look. I hate it when people say 'I'm sorry to hear that' Parenting a child on the autistic spectrum can be tough at the best of times but few books take the time to celebrate the love & laughter an autistic child can elicit in their parents & those around them. In this warm honest & laugh-out-loud tale of bringing up Bobby now ten Georgina Derbyshire shares & rejoices in his 'slightly different' childhood. As she outlines momentous events in Bobby's life from the day he decided he was a dog (continuing life as a canine for a year afterwards) to the time he catapulted an innocent shopper into a mountain of strawberries Georgina repeatedly challenges the perception of autism as an affliction maintaining that neurotypical people often make far less sense. Through her light-hearted & hilarious storytelling she reveals how social codes & psychological games make the neurotypical world a very confusing place to live in more so than ever if you happen to be a young boy with a passion for rocks tape measures & trains. This book is a must for anybody involved in the upbringing of an autistic child whether they are in search of a little comfort companionship light relief
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The 20th century is the most active of the world coin market as it offers opportunities for the beginning to serious collector. Collectors rely on this reference for the most up-to-date pricing in this area of numismatics as well as the most complete & insightful review of available & collecting world coins. A worldwide network of experts continues to uncover collector coin issues never before published. For the collector or simply the researcher attempting to identify world coins this is the perfect single source. * Bi-metallic & tri-metallic coins. * Completely analyzed & updated pricing. * 20th Century innovations in world mint products. * Information compiled by over 120 experts worldwide. ...

World Coins of the 21st Century Step confidently into the 21st century with the substantially expanded new edition of Standard Catalog of World Coins 2001-Date. You will discover up-to-date & completely vetted values for the vast selections of the most recent coins produced & sold by todays World Mints Central Banks & their distributors. Featuring the knowledge of more than 100 worldwide contributors the 7th edition is brimming with new issue coinage & extensive value revisions reflecting the burgeoning market for modern commemorative precious metal coins. Inside youll find: Current market valuations Universally accepted KM identification numbers Detailed descriptions & mintages Metal compositions Precious metal weights Actual coin size images Covering a variety of current coin issues including: Commemorative coins of inventive shapes sizes color compositions & textures Popular topical gold & silver commemoratives Circulation coins struck in durable metals for constant daily use Innovative coins produced in a variety of new substances Expand your worldview-and your reference library-today! ...

Offering the most up-to-date pricing in 3 grades of preservation with other 30 000 adjustments Standard Catalog of World Paper Money is the book for the beginner to the expert interested in circulating world paper money. In this one-of-a-kind reference you will find: Complete analyzed & updated pricing Extensive illustrations including hundreds of new or enhanced images Numerous previously unlisted varieties including specimens Enhanced descriptions for far better identification Dozens of new European Union issues ...

The Definitive Catalog of World Bank Notes! The new edition of the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money Modern Issues provides the most comprehensive & complete English language reference to bank notes issued worldwide since 1961. The 19th edition of this impressive & encompassing resource

Features: 20 000 variety listings of world bank notes. 13 000 illustrated bank notes for easy identification. Completely vetted & current bank note values in two conditions. Country signature charts for specific & accurate variety identification. A network of more than 80 international paper money collectors dealers & researchers work with editor George S. Cuhaj to ensure that the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money Modern Issues is the most informed accurate & far-reaching resource on the market for proper identification description & valuation of world bank notes.

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Now in full colour throughout Standard Grade Biology 3rd edition" continues to provide comprehensive coverage of the arrangements. This new edition retains its highly successful format which encompasses clear differentiation key questions & problem-solving questions. It has been updated to include: a glossary at the end of every section encouraging students to use scientific language; a wealth of supporting diagrams & photographs which benefit from being presented in full colour; & integration of the extensive reference section into each chapter helping students to develop skills such as drawing graphs using microscopes & constructing & testing hypotheses." ...