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This extraordinary book tells the story of a remarkable family
caught in Japan at the outbreak of the Second World War in the
Pacific. With letters, journal extracts and notes from Hamish
Brown's parents, as well as his own recollections, it brings the
era to life: not only life in the dying days of the British Empire,
but also the terrible reality of the invasion of Singapore into
which they escaped.
A revealing picture of a time when Britain was losing its empire.
It draws on letters written at the period by an airman, his vivid
memories and experiences from the Canal Zone, Kenya during Mau Mau
times, Cyprus and Jerusalem. His time encompassed conducting church
services, being shipwrecked, numerous wildlife encounters and the
formation of many lifelong friendships. The Canal Zone was no easy
life and 50 years later a medal was awarded when the government was
forced to admit it was deserved and to confess its own political
chicanery in the events. Hamish paints a picture of the highs and
lows of RAF life, a station being run down in Egypt, working in
oppressive heat and now and then being shot at! He saw the Windrush
a week before it exploded and sank in the Mediterranean; both the
Windrush story and that of building the Suez Canal are detailed in
an appendix. There is much to find in this story including
background histories to events and the politics of the time. As a
whole it provides a fascinating account of the era.
Like many young people of his generation, Craig Weldon came of age
on hills all around the British Isles, but especially the Munros in
Scotland. With his friends he braved the high mountains of the
Cuillin and the lower tops of Gloucestershire, wild Welsh farmers
and even wilder midges in the Highlands. Usually funny, sometimes
dangerous, more often wet, one thing was for sure: life was never
boring!
This is the ideal guide to the whole route, so rich in history and
natural beauty. Designed to be used by walkers on the Path or
visitors to any point along it, it introduces a wealth of castles,
churches, harbours, monuments and red-roofed houses. Hamish Brown
gives practical advice on all aspects of walking the Path, whether
you are making a seven-day trip along its whole length or walking a
short section on a Sunday afternoon. Revising his earlier guide to
the route, he explores every part of the Fife coast, including the
famous Forth bridges, the charming East Neuk fishing villages of
Pittenweem, Elie and St Monans, as well as Anstruther, Crail and St
Andrews. Along the way he provides a mass of fascinating
information about people and places that can be read for pleasure
and kept as the souvenir of a unique and unforgettable part of
Scotland.
Hamish Brown, who occupies a special place as a Scottish writer and
traveller, turns his wealth of experience into captivating
narratives of fascinating people and places; sometimes serious, at
times laugh aloud in this new volume. Chasing the Dreams is a
companion to Walking the Song, with the same kaleidoscopic range
and variety, telling of treks in Scotland, the Alps, Atlas and
Himalaya, of ventures by canoe and sailing, ski-ing and cycling.
From his early years Tom Weir MBE was set on making his way as an
explorer, writer and photographer, a progress interrupted by World
War Two but then leading to expeditions ranging from the Himalayas
to Greenland. For over forty years his feature 'My Month' appeared
in the Scots Magazine, reflecting his fascination with Scotland,
its remote corners, people and wildlife - interests that made his
award-winning TV programme Weir's Way so popular. From sources
published and unpublished this collection of Tom Weir's writing has
been selected by Hamish Brown from the whole body of his life's
work.
Dr. Dale Hunter's classic guide includes all the latest findings
and research on facilitation. It's the go - to sourcebook for
people involved in human resources, management, mediation, team
leadership, performance management and individual and team
coaching. If you're someone who is responsible for effective group
and inter - personal dynamics, this is the Bible. ''Interpersonal
dynamics can unravel the best of managerial intentions. Worse
still, a little knowledge in untrained hands can lead to managers
manufacturing consent and manipulating people to agree to
management goals. Hunter's book is a sobering reminder of how many
managers, directors and business leaders are stumbling about in the
dark with very few skills when it comes to unlocking individual and
group potential.... The Art of Facilitation will sit comfortably on
the bookshelf of anyone wanting to learn more about harnessing
group energy to attain a common goal.'' Ruth le Pla, Management
Magazine, May 2007.
After an initial visit of three months to the Atlas Mountains in
1965, well-known travel writer, climber and photographer Hamish
rown has been back every year since, continuing his love affair
with a beautiful country and people. In his own words, 'I had put
feet to my dream and this book is the story of that dream, the
end-to-end trek of the Atlas Mountains, a 900-mile walk in 96 days,
which I want to share before everything recedes like a tide in the
flat waters of memory'. Hamish recounts the rich culture and proud
history of the Berber peoples of the Atlas in this
richly-satisfying and fascinating travelogue, which is complemented
by a selection of stunning photographs of landscape, people,
buildings and plant life.
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