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First published in
1959 and long out of print, this new edition faithfully reproduces
Denis Val Baker's original text recording the vibrant art scene in the
St Ives area. Even by the late 1950's traveling to the far South West
of England required stamina, as many holiday-makers of a certain age
will testify. Having made the long trek to St Ives, you would be
aware that here was a unique community where native Cornishmen
long steeped in a traditional way of life based on religious
non-conformity and the sea rubbed shoulders with the leading
avant-garde artists of the day. It is appropriate in this centenary
year of the birth of Barbara Hepworth that this book is available once
more and should feature on the bookshelf of anyone who has a passing
interest in our 20th Century Art heritage.
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Much
has been written about Fats Waller - in this new biography Alyn
Shipton argues that Waller's talents as a songwriter, show composer and
recording and broadcasting artist have never been fully appreciated. This
book covers the whole of Fats' life from his upbringing in Harlem, his
involvement with "rent parties" and films. Of particular
interest is a chapter on his European tour shortly before the outbreak
of the Second World War. The final chapter provides a comprehensive
survey of Waller's recordings, including information on their reissue
for the CD era. |
Fats
Waller - The Cheerful Little Earful |
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This excellent book from Sutton Publishing tells the full story of how British scientists and engineers invented weapons and equipment for secret agents of the Special Operations Executive during the Second World War. All aspects of SOE are detailed - sabotage, camouflage, weapons, sea borne craft and communications. Of particular interest is the chapter on The Wireless Section initially established in a small laboratory at Bletchley Park and which subsequently moved to a mansion The Frythe located at Welwyn. All of the types of radios used such as the S phone, the B2 suitcase phone, the Miniature Communications Receiver (MRC 1) and the 51/1 transmitter are examined in detail. The authors both have backgrounds associated with SOE locations, Fredric Boyce having worked as a mechanical engineer with ICI at The Frythe, near Welwyn, whilst Douglas Everett was plucked from postgraduate research at Balliol College, Oxford to bolster SOE's scientific effort, for which he was awarded the MBE in 1945. Sadly, Douglas Everett died in 2002 before seeing this book (which is dedicated to him) published. |
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The author has been a writer and broadcaster for more than forty years, and was one of BBC television's first newscaster. He has written widely on the Royal Family and related subjects including an official biography of the Princess Royal and what has been described as the definitive work on the Royal Yacht, Britannia. Timed to coincide with Prince William's 21st birthday this book will be a "must" for all Royal watchers. |
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The Author of CHOCOLAT, BLACKBERRY WINE AND FIVE QUARTERS OF THE ORANGE, Joanne Harris takes us back into seventeen century France at a time of witches trials, regicide and religious frenzy. The story of Juliette who's life as a traveling actress/dancer changes, she takes refuge in a remote island abbey. Here she makes a new life for her herself and her daughter, however the world outside changes, Henry IV is murdered, political and social changes are beginning and with the death of the old Abbess a new very young Abbess is appointed from a corrupt and noble family. A ghostly phantom, Guy LeMerle, arrives from her past. Taking the story through malicious actions, unleashed passion, secrets uncovered their bitter rivalries leads to murder. The battle of wits and wills can only afford one winner... |
Holy
Fools ISBN:0385603649 order: |
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The
fourteenth journal of Mrs. Amelia Peabody Emerson, Egyptologist,
adventurer, wife, mother, a lady who attracts mysterious goings on
amidst the Pyramids and Tombs of Egypt. The time is 1917, the Great War
continues in Europe, Amelia and family return to their home in
Luxor. They are greeted by the news of ransacked tombs and defiled burial sites. Her son, Ramses, now a grown man and married enters a world of military intelligence where danger and death are almost certain. His his wife, Nefret, is revealed to be guarding secrets of her own....... You really get the feeling of being among the dusty hot bustle of Cairo markets. When I finished reading this I felt I had to empty the sand from my shoes. |
The
Golden One ISBN:1841196967 order: |
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219 was a wartime Squadron. Formed at
the end of the First World War. Strengthened to become a night fighter
squadron at the start of WW2. Through the Battle of Britain, the Blitz,
North Africa and finally back to the UK and the Continent to support the
Allied landings in Normandy and the pursuit of German forces, until V.E.
Day. Re-formed to meet the Cold War threat, the squadron served in the
Middle East and back home again as a night fighters with in turn
MOSQUITO NF36, the METEOR NF11/13 and finally the VENOM NF2a. Its a
fascinating story of the development of night fighter techniques brought
to live through many personal reminiscences of both ground and air crews
who served in the squadron. |
From Dusk Till Dawn £9.99 order: |
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The
book is in two parts. The first is an introductory essay about the
people who invaded the eastern half of Gloucestershire armed not with
guns but with sketchbooks. The second about six walks, three in Broadway
and three in Chipping Campden. If you live in the area or are just exploring this book is full of interesting information |
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Every once and a
while a book will come along and rockets to the best sellers. Some even
become institutions (The Guinness
Book of Records comes to mind). I predict this book to become another.
Its packed with information about virtually everything from the supplier of bagpipes to the Queen to the lengths of shoelaces. It's a must for your reference shelf. Once you pick it up you won't want to put it down. Its entertaining, unpredictable and totally additive. |
SCHOTTS
ORIGINAL MISCELLANY
ISBN:0747563209 £9.99 |
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