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'Coralie Bickford-Smith depicts nature at its most majestic'
Financial Times An enchanting clothbound fable about growth, new
life and finding hope in unexpected places, from the award-winning
designer and creator of The Fox and the Star. One autumn evening, a
young squirrel spots an acorn glinting on the forest floor. Eager
to protect her treasure from watchful eyes and hungry mouths, she
buries it deep in the heart of the forest. But when she returns
after the icy winter, her acorn is nowhere to be found. Where could
it be? 'Exquisite . . . illustrations are so vivid and patterned
that each page feels alive' Observer
In this album, Mick Webber gathers some beautifully evocative
photographs showing buses, trams and trolleybuses of London
Transport at work during the period from 1933, when the
organisation was formed, until 1969. In doing so he shows changes
not only to transport in the capital but to London itself. Whilst
primarily a black and white album, there is also a 1950s colour
section. Much of the period covered by this book is looked back
with nostalgia as a golden age for transport interest, but the
times were often far from golden to live in. As the 1930s
progressed the threat of war increased, only to become reality at
the end of that period. With Britain at war in the first half of
the 1940s and struggling to recover in the second half, that decade
was difficult to live through for most Londoners. Poverty and
slum-dwelling was widespread and it was only in the 1960s that the
country fully recovered from the damage suffered by war. This was a
period of mass rebuilding - often in a style not appreciated today
- and parts of London were to change their appearance dramatically
from then on. Many of the places shown in this album are still very
recognisable today but others have changed completely.
‘Williams’s memoir is as flinty, earthy and plain-spoken
as her songs’  New York Times ‘The often hilarious,
occasionally harrowing Don’t Tell Anybody the Secrets I
Told You is a bracingly candid chronicle of a sui generis
character plotting a ramshackle but ultimately triumphant
trajectory’  Wall Street Journal ‘An engaging
read and beautifully written’ MOJO The beloved
and iconic singer-songwriter and three-time Grammy winner opens up
about her traumatic childhood in the Deep South, her years of being
overlooked in the music industry, and the stories that inspired her
enduring songs. Lucinda Williams’s rise to fame was
anything but easy. Raised in a working-class family in the Deep
South, she moved from town to town each time her father—a poet, a
textbook salesman, a professor, a lover of parties—got a new job,
totalling twelve different places by the time she was 18. Her
mother suffered from severe mental illness and was in and out of
hospitals. And when Williams was about a year old she had to have
an emergency tracheotomy—an inauspicious start for a singing
career. Â But she was also born a fighter, and she would
develop a voice that has captivated millions. Â Lucinda
Williams takes readers through the events that shaped her
music—from performing for family friends in her living room to
singing at local high schools and colleges, to recording her first
album and headlining a sold-out show at Radio City Music Hall. She
reveals the inspirations for her unforgettable lyrics, including
the doomed love affairs with ‘poets on motorcycles’, and the
gothic Southern landscapes of the many different towns of her
youth. Williams spent years working at health food stores and
record stores during the day so she could play her music at night,
and faced record companies who told her that her music was ‘too
unfinished’, ‘too country for rock and too rock for country’,
and criticism that she didn’t have the right voice for radio or
TV. But her fighting spirit persevered, leading to a hard-won
success that spans 17 Grammy nominations and a legacy as one of the
greatest and most influential songwriters of our time. Â Raw,
intimate and honest, Don’t Tell Anybody the Secrets I Told You is
an evocative reflection on an extraordinary woman’s life journey.
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From Ann Margret to Bob Dylan and George Jones to Simon &
Garfunkel, Nashville harmonica virtuoso and multi-instrumentalist
Charlie McCoy has contributed to some of the most successful
recordings of country, pop, and rock music of the last six decades.
As the leader of the Hee Haw "Million-Dollar Band," McCoy spent
more than two decades appearing on the television screens of
country music fans around the United States. And, as a solo artist,
he has entertained audiences across North America, Europe, and
Japan and has earned numerous honors as a result. Fifty Cents and a
Box Top: The Creative Life of Nashville Session Musician Charlie
McCoy offers rare firsthand insights into life in the recording
studio, on the road, and on the small screen as Nashville became a
leading center of popular music production in the 1960s and as a
young McCoy established himself as one of the most sought after
session musicians in the country.
David Bowie: Rock 'n' Roll with Me is Geoff MacCormack's remarkable
photographic memoir, charting his lifelong friendship with David
Bowie. Images bring MacCormack's stories to life, showing the
places he and Bowie inhabited, the people they met and the
adventures they shared. Beginning at Burnt Ash Primary school in
the mid-1950s, the years go by in a whirlwind of discovering and
making music. The book contains nearly 150 photos taken by
MacCormack throughout the years, some never seen before: from
touring the Ziggy Stardust and Aladdin Sane shows and sailing to
New York on a world tour, to Bowie's first major film The Man Who
Fell to Earth and the recording of Station to Station and his Thin
White Duke persona. David Bowie: Rock 'n' Roll with Me is an
incredible story, told with wit and candour. A must for all Bowie
fans, it sheds a rare insight into a friendship where two men
shared their love for music from the moment they met to their final
goodbyes.
Fargo - that bloody tale of greed, kidnapping and murder set in the
freezing tundra of Minnesota - was the Coen brothers' break-out
film, scooping two Oscars and a towering snowdrift of critical and
commercial acclaim. On the 25th anniversary of its release, former
Minnesota resident Nige Tassell slips on his snowboots to revisit
the film and its landscape. The result is a leisurely stomp around
Fargo's intricate plot, its snappy dialogue and its unforgettable
characters. Insightful, revealing, entertaining and esoteric, And
It's A Beautiful Day strips back the film's multiple layers to pose
intriguing questions. What has made car salesman Jerry Lundegaard
such a desperate man? Does Carl Showalter deserve to be fed into a
woodchipper? And just how much food can police chief Marge
Gunderson put away in a single sitting? Sharp and snappy and full
of quirkiness and humour, And It's A Beautiful Day is perfect
companion to one of the all-time great cult movies.
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Retreat to the countryside with shepherdess Amanda Owens as she
recounts stories from her life on the farm, of raising nine
children and cooking beautiful, seasonal meals - complete with the
recipes for you to enjoy at home. This edition of Celebrating the
Seasons is updated with more heartwarming stories from the farm at
Ravenseat. In the Sunday Times bestseller Celebrating the Seasons,
the Yorkshire Shepherdess shares funny and charming stories about
life with her family and their many four-legged charges and
describes their activities at Ravenseat, from lambing and shearing
in spring to haymaking in summer and feeding the flock in
midwinter. She vividly evokes the famous Swaledale landscape, from
the sweeping moors to rare wildflowers and elusive hares glimpsed
in the field. Amanda lives in tune with nature, and her attitude to
food is the same. She believes in using good, seasonal ingredients
when it comes to feeding her family, and includes some of her
favourite recipes here, from wild garlic lamb with hasselback
potatoes to rhubarb and custard crumble cake and Yorkshire curd
tart. The book also includes her Dalesman columns, published in
book form for the first time and giving new insights into her life.
As charming as Amanda herself, this book will delight everyone who
has followed her adventures so far.
Discovering Music Theory is a suite of workbooks and corresponding
answer books that offers all-round preparation for the updated
ABRSM Music Theory exams from 2020, including the new online
papers. This full-colour workbook will equip students of all ages
with the skills, knowledge and understanding required for the ABRSM
Grade 1 Music Theory exam. Written to make theory engaging and
relevant to developing musicians of all ages, it offers: -
straightforward explanations of all new concepts - progressive
exercises to build skills and understanding, step by step -
challenge questions to extend learning and develop music-writing
skills - helpful tips for how to approach specific exercises -
ideas for linking theory to music listening, performing and
instrumental/singing lessons - clear signposting and progress
reviews throughout - a sample practice exam paper showing you what
to expect in the new style of exams from 2020 As well as fully
supporting the ABRSM theory syllabus, Discovering Music Theory
provides an excellent resource for anyone wishing to develop their
music literacy skills, including GCSE and A-Level candidates, and
adult learners.
This lavishly illustrated book showcases the highlights of the
Tolkien archives held at the Bodleian Library. From J.R.R.
Tolkien's childhood in the Midlands and his experience of the First
World War to his studies at school and university; his exquisite
illustrations for The Silmarillion, The Hobbit and The Lord of the
Rings and his creation of intricate and beautiful maps showing the
topography of Middle-earth - the land he invented - this stunning
book is a perfect introduction to Tolkien's creative imagination,
giving a unique insight into the life of this extraordinary writer,
artist and scholar.
A charming collection of quotes about cats from our favourite
authors, accompanied by artwork in the trademark style of Paul
Magrs (author of The Panda, the Cat and the Dreadful Teddy). ‘I
love them, they are so nice and selfish’ – L.M. Montgomery This
collection of quotes from the literary greats explores just why
cats have fascinated, mesmerised and often infuriated writers for
centuries. Celebrating the mystery of these daydreaming, snarky,
selfish, watchful, contemplative and changeable creatures, Puss in
Books helps cat and book lovers to understand these beings who have
intrigued great thinkers and writers since the dawn of time. Quotes
include: ‘Time spent with a cat is never wasted’ – Colette
‘Those who play with cats must expect to get scratched’ –
Miguel de Cervantes ‘If cats could write history, their history
would be mostly about cats’ – Eugen Weber
The ultimate guide to nature drawing and journaling! A potent
combination of art, science, and boundless enthusiasm, this art
instruction book from John Muir Laws (author of The Laws Guide to
Drawing Birds) is a how-to guide for becoming a better artist and a
more attentive naturalist. In straightforward text complemented by
step-by-step illustrations, dozens of exercises lead the hand and
mind through creating accurate reproductions of plants and animals
as well as landscapes, skies, and more. Laws provides clear,
practical advice for every step of the process for artists at every
level, from the basics of choosing supplies to advanced techniques.
While the book's advice will improve the skills of already
accomplished artists, the emphasis on seeing, learning, and feeling
will make this book valuable-even revelatory-to anyone interested
in the natural world, no matter how rudimentary their artistic
abilities.
The introduction of film study or analysis into the school
curriculum, along with the presentation of courses on the art of
cinema at technikons, universities and film and television schools,
has led to more and more students becoming cinema literate at an
early age. It is not intended as a text on film criticism, film
theory or communication studies. Instead it sets out to provide
practical answers to questions confronted by newcomers to courses
on film analysis and appreciation. The contemporary examples, case
studies and many photographs enhance the student-driven approach of
this interesting publication.
With a foreword by Julian Fellowes, creator of Downton Abbey who
concludes that: `This is the world that Ruth Binney has brought so
wonderfully to life in her book'. Inside the country house, what
exactly were the duties of the master's valet and the lady's maid?
How did these fit into the daily routine? And what were the
protocols for visitors? The answers to these, and many more
questions, are revealed in this entertaining and intimate guide to
the self-contained world of the country house. Here you'll learn
the rules of etiquette essential both upstairs and down -for both
residents and visitors -marvel at the intricacies of housekeeping,
and enter a bygone age of hunts, house parties and grand balls. All
these aspects of country house life, and many more, are introduced
here through the contemporary maxims used to instruct the members
of the household and their guests, from running a large kitchen to
entertaining royalty. Each is brought to life with both practical
detail and direct, compelling quotes and illustrations from period
manuals and advice books, giving every entry a totally authentic
feel and `voice'. Rounding off the book is an informative list of
houses to visit, stressing the features that relate directly to the
descriptions included in the book.
This richly illustrated book explores the huge creative endeavour
behind Tolkien's enduring popularity. Lavishly illustrated with
over 300 images of his manuscripts, drawings, maps and letters, the
book traces the creative process behind his most famous literary
works - 'The Hobbit', 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'The
Silmarillion' and reproduces personal photographs and private
papers,some of which have never been seen before in print. Tolkien
drew on his deep knowledge of medieval literature and language to
inform his literary imagination. Six introductory essays cover some
of the main themes in Tolkien's life and work including the
influence of northern languages and legends on the creation of his
own legendarium; his concept of 'Faerie' as a literary construct;
the central importance of his invented languages in his fantasy
writing; his visual imagination and its emergence in his artwork;
and the encouragement he derived from the literary group known as
the Inklings. This book brings together the largest collection of
original Tolkien material ever assembled in a single volume.
Drawing on the archives of the Tolkien collections at the Bodleian
Libraries, Oxford, and Marquette University, Milwaukee, as well as
private collections, this exquisitely produced catalogue draws
together the worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien - scholarly, literary,
creative and domestic - offering a rich and detailed understanding
and appreciation of this extraordinary author.
**THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER** 'A Gen-X This Boy's
Life...Music and his fierce brilliance boost Jollett; a visceral
urge to leave his background behind propels him to excel... In the
end, Jollett shakes off the past to become the captain of his own
soul. Hollywood Park is a triumph.' -O, The Oprah Magazine 'This
moving and profound memoir is for anyone who loves a good
redemption story.'- Good Morning America, 20 Books We're Excited
for in 2020 HOLLYWOOD PARK is a remarkable memoir of a tumultuous
life. Mikel Jollett was born into one of the country's most
infamous cults, and subjected to a childhood filled with poverty,
addiction, and emotional abuse. Yet, ultimately, his is a story of
fierce love and family loyalty told in a raw, poetic voice that
signals the emergence of a uniquely gifted writer. Mikel Jollett
was born in an experimental commune in California, which later
morphed into the Church of Synanon, one of the country's most
infamous and dangerous cults. Per the leader's mandate, all
children, including Jollett and his older brother, were separated
from their parents when they were six months old, and handed over
to the cult's 'School'. After spending years in what was
essentially an orphanage, Mikel escaped the cult one morning with
his mother and older brother. But in many ways, life outside
Synanon was even harder and more erratic. In his raw, poetic and
powerful voice, Jollett portrays a childhood filled with abject
poverty, trauma, emotional abuse, delinquency and the lure of drugs
and alcohol. Raised by a clinically depressed mother, tormented by
his angry older brother, subjected to the unpredictability of
troubled step-fathers and longing for contact with his father, a
former heroin addict and ex-con, Jollett slowly, often painfully,
builds a life that leads him to Stanford University and,
eventually, to finding his voice as a writer and musician, forming
the band The Airborne Toxic Event.
The incredible, uncensored full story of the number one male porn
star and legend, told in his own words. Here's the long and the
short of it. Porn legend Ron Jeremy is known all over the world as
a true icon of the porn industry, and as the most recognizable
personality in the history of adult films. Ron Jeremy has been
through every era of the industry's development and he has only
grown in stature. And just like he does in his films, he delivers
the goods in his book by dishing the dirt on over 20 years of
Hollywood scandal, telling about the inner workings of the porn
industry, and revealing a life filled with celebrities, gossip and
international fame. Ron Jeremy is a born storyteller. In this
uncensored memoir he tells the naked truth about his life, his
career, and his adventures in Hollywood and around the world. He
has also had a lot of success outside the XXX world, and he has
stories on every major Hollywood celebrity. He does have a policy,
however - "First you show me yours and then I'll show you mine. No
exceptions." In addition to starring in over 1700 films, and
directing 250 of them, Ron Jeremy has starred in the UK-based
reality show The Farm, was on VH1 with The Surreal Life, has acted
in mainstream films like Detroit Rock City, Orgazmo, Rodney
Dangerfield's Meet Wally Sparks, and Rules of Attraction. He has
appeared on Fox's The Family Guy, Just Shoot Me, The Weakest Link,
and Nash Bridges. Ron had a hit single with DJ Polo ("Freak of the
Week"), which spent 25 weeks on the Billboard charts. Pornstar, the
documentary based on his life, met with huge critical acclaim.
From Paris to Stalingrad, the Nazis systematically plundered all
manner of art and antiquities. But the first and most valuable
treasures they looted were the Crown Jewels of the Holy Roman
Empire. In "Hitler's Holy Relics, "bestselling author Sidney
Kirkpatrick tells the riveting and never-before-told true story of
how an American college professor turned Army sleuth recovered
these cherished symbols of Hitler's Thousand-Year Reich before they
could become a rallying point in the creation of a Fourth and
equally unholy Reich.
Anticipating the Allied invasion of Nazi Germany, Reichsfuhrer
Heinrich Himmler had ordered a top-secret bunker carved deep into
the bedrock beneath Nurnberg castle. Inside the well-guarded
chamber was a specially constructed vault that held the plundered
treasures Hitler valued the most: the Spear of Destiny (reputed to
have been used to pierce Christ's side while he was on the cross)
and the Crown Jewels of the Holy Roman Empire, ancient artifacts
steeped in medieval mysticism and coveted by world rulers from
Charlemagne to Napoleon. But as Allied bombers rained devastation
upon Nurnberg and the U.S. Seventh Army prepared to invade the city
Hitler called "the soul of the Nazi Party," five of the most
precious relics, all central to the coronation ceremony of a
would-be Holy Roman Emperor, vanished from the vault. Who took
them? And why? The mystery remained unsolved for months after the
war's end, until the Supreme Allied Commander, General Dwight D.
Eisenhower, ordered Lieutenant Walter Horn, a German-born art
historian on leave from U.C. Berkeley, to hunt down the missing
treasures.
To accomplish his mission, Horn must revisit the now-rubble-strewn
landscape of his youth and delve into the ancient legends and
arcane mysticism surrounding the antiquities that Hitler had looted
in his quest for world domination. Horn searches for clues in the
burnt remains of Himmler's private castle and follows the trail of
neo-Nazi "Teutonic Knights" charged with protecting a vast hidden
fortune in plundered gold and other treasure. Along the way, Horn
has to confront his own demons: how members of his family and
former academic colleagues subverted scholarly research to help
legitimize Hitler's theories of Aryan supremacy and the Master
Race. What Horn discovers on his investigative odyssey is so
explosive that his final report will remain secret for decades.
Drawing on unpublished interrogation and intelligence reports, as
well as on diaries, letters, journals, and interviews in the United
States and Germany, Kirkpatrick tells this riveting and disturbing
story with cinematic detail and reveals-- for the first time--how a
failed Vienna art student, obsessed with the occult and dreams of
his own grandeur, nearly succeeded in creating a Holy Reich rooted
in a twisted reinvention of medieval and Church history.
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