Abysmal weather slag heaps funny accents; the bleak uplands of a landscape carved out of millstone grit; townscapes of abandoned mills & shipyards; & the detritus of an industrial revolution well past its sell-by date. These all too often are the gloomy perceptions of the north the foundations for the belief that northerners spend their lives battling hardship & misery & that nothing beyond Watford is worth a bag of chips. With an insiders sensitivity & a journalists enquiring mind northerner Martin Wainwright swiftly dispels these & other myths. He reaches back through the historical record to uncover where
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- many of the old cliches arose & goes on to paint a picture of the north as it is today & has always been: a setting of wild coastline lakes & green dales inhabited by indomitably inventive northeners proud of their past & forging a future of brilliant new enterprises. Lavishly illustrated with over 100 stunning images from the Guardians archives Wainwrights incisive & wittily observant assessment of a region that is flourishing socially & culturally leaves us in no doubt that true north is as vibrant & exciting as it is beautiful.

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True Storey" is the compelling autobiography of notorious 1970s football legend Peter Storey dubbed the bastards bastard who gained a reputation for ultra-violence on the pitch & had a capacity to find even greater trouble off it
- a fact borne out by a string of criminal convictions & several jail sentences. A key member as their midfield enforcer of the resilient Arsenal team that won the European Fairs Cup followed by the cherished Double in 1970-71 Storey was a confirmed ladies man who loved a drink. In the mid-70s Storeys pub the Jolly Farmers in Islington became a magnet for north London villains & he rubbed shoulders with Great Train Robber Tommy Wisbey & Howard Mr Nice Marks Britains biggest drug smuggler. Storey talks candidly about the crimes he committed & the spells in prison that blighted his life. He reveals the truth about his feud with George Best & relays an astonishing account of how Bertie Mee tried to make him miss the 1971 FA Cup final against Bill Shanklys Liverpool side because the Arsenal manager wanted Eddie Kelly to start instead. Today Peter is an elusive character but a man transformed & at ease with life. Only now does he feel the circumstances are right to set the record straight & tell his side of a remarkable " True Storey"."
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A hilarious retelling of the Three Little Pigs" by Jon Scieszka. You may think you know the story of the " Three Little Pigs" & the " Big Bad Wolf"
- but only one person knows the real story. & that person is A. Wolf. His tale starts with a birthday cake for his dear old granny a bad head cold & a bad reputation. The rest (as they say) is history. A hilariously inventive retelling of the popular story which " Publishers Weekly" called the ' Funniest book of the year'. Jon Scieszka began to train as a doctor but left to take a course in fiction writing at Columbia University & to become a teacher. He lives in Brooklyn & spends his time writing & talking about books. Lane Smith an acclaimed author/illustrator has achieved major success in his collaborations with Jon Scieszka. He also provided the original concept & illustrations for the hit film " James & the Giant Peach". He lives in New York. Also by Jon Scieszka: " The True Story of the Three Little Pigs"; " The Frog Prince Continued"; " The Stinky Cheese Man & other Fairly Stupid Tales"; " The Book that Jack Wrote"; " Math Curse"; " Squids will be Squids"; " Baloney"; " Science Verse"; " Seen Art?; " Cowboy & Octopus"; " Walt Disney's Alice in Wonderland"; " Robot Zot"; " Knights of the Kitchen Table"; " The Not-so-Jolly Roger"; " The Good the Bad & the Goofy"; " Your Mother was a Neanderthal"; "2095"; " Tut Tut"; " Summer Reading is Killing Me"; " It's all Greek to Me"; " See You Later Gladiator"; " Sam Samurai"; " Hey Kid Want to Buy a Bridge?"; " Viking it & Liking it"; " Me oh Maya"; " Da Wild Da Crazy Da Vinci"; & " Marco Polo"."
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Chosen by Paul Auster out of 4000 stories submitted to his radio programme on National Public Radio these 180 stories provide an illuminating portrait of America in the 20th century. The selection requirement of the stories was that they should be true & not previously published. ...

Flying saucers government cover-ups shadowcraft reptilians Nordics greys.. . Stories about UFOs & alien contact have been around since the late 1800s when newspapers reported sightings of mysterious flying airships. The fascination with unidentified flying objects has only intensified with time-every UFO sighting movie or television show that focuses on aliens creates a new set of fans. For more than 60 years FATE" magazine has reported on the strange & unexplained. This incredible collection of true accounts

Includes:: stories on Roswell alien agendas & personal encounters. It features articles by some of the most prominent names in the field such as Kenneth Arnold George Adamski Stanton T. Friedman & John Keel."

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Amazing authentic Mexican cooking for the home kitchen Mexican cuisine is an American favorite from coast to coast but many ...

Truly Tasty is a unique cookery book in that all the recipes have been created by Irelands top chefs for adults living with kidney disease in Irel&. The book is the brainchild of Valerie Twomey herself a kidney transplant recipient who has spent over a year compiling it. Every recipe has been expertly analysed by dietitians from the Irish Nutrition & Dietetic Institute ensuring that each one can be easily incorporated into the renal diet. * It is important for readers to note that the coding system used in the book is based on the Irish Nutrition & Dietetic Institute renal diet sheet & the Irish method of educating adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) & those on dialysis. The book contains stunning food photography by Hugh Mc Elveen & tempting recipes such as Melon & raspberries with cinnamon jelly & basil from Ross Lewis Chargrilled fillet of beef with ratatouille from Derry Clarke Tarragon plaice en papillote with julienne vegetables & chive mash from Clodagh Mc Kenna & Pavlova with passion fruit & kiwi from Rachel Allen. There are over 100 recipes in the book from 30 top chefs who have also been interviewed in the book by journalist Brian Moore. Truly Tasty is perfect for entertaining or for planning that special family meal for adults living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) & those on dialysis who can now sit down with their family & friends & savour a Truly Tasty meal that is suitable for all to enjoy! ...

In Trump 101 Trump himself becomes your personal mentor & coach as he shares tips tactics & strategies all designed to help you make the most of yourself your career & your life. Each chapter covers a basic rule or belief & shows you how to make it work for you. Learn the vital qualities & skills that every successful businessperson needs. ...

The death of legendary jazz trumpeter Joss Moody exposes an extraordinary secret. Unbeknown to all but his wife Millie Joss was a woman living as a man. The discovery is most devastating for their adopted son Colman whose bewildered fury brings the press to the doorstep & sends his grieving mother to the sanctuary of a remote Scottish village. A novel about the lengths to which people will go for love Trumpet" is a moving story of a shared life founded on an intricate lie of loving deception & lasting devotion & of the intimate workings of the human heart. Jackie Kay makes the unbelievable gloriously real. " Trumpet" is a love story & a lament beautifully told
- " Time Out". The voices in this tender compassionate work were still singing in my head a couple of weeks after Id finished it
- " Observer". This book is all about love.. . The qualities of sympathy & tenderness in the novel make it special & make Kay a writer to respect
- " Guardian"."


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Trumpet Basics is a landmark method by one of the leading figures in trumpet education. It starts at absolute beginner level & progresses to about Grade 2. There are 20 stages each section

Includes:: a wonderful variety of concert pieces from the great composers traditional tunes & fun original exercises finger gyms & warm ups to help establish a sound technique factfiles & quizzes to teach notation & general musicianship helpful clear fingering charts & rhythm boxes & great illustrations.

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