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Shepherd Tony Iley believes it's one of the wonders of the world to see a good Collie working in harmony with his master. In his book he covers the history of the working dog, training from puppy onwards, trials, breeding and the experiences of handlers past and present. He tells his wonderful story of the relationship between one man and his dog.

Published to coincide with the 40th anniversary of Elvis' death. With exclusive interviews with fellow musicians, promoters and those who knew them, and with much unique material, this is one of the most comprehensive accounts of Elvis Presley and his career.

Inspector Anita Sundströmhas a needy ex-husband, moody teenage son, chauvinistic male colleagues atwork, complicated romances, and endless criminals to bring to justice. She'stired, grounded and deeply relatable. Join Anita in navigating life's collective complexities while solving serious crimes.

'Was Bowie an aloof and unavailable artist, or a 'Starman' who descended to bring good news to the masses? This book presents Bowie as revealed by the testimony of his closest friends and partners, a Bowie with humour, grace and humility and a highly focused Bowie - a borrower of ideas combining ideas from multiple sources creating new visions.

This is the autobiography of Dougie Donnelly, one of Scotland's most successful and best loved broadcasters, who spent over 32 years with the BBC as a presenter on Grandstand and Sportscene, as well as commentating on Great Britain winning the women's gold medal at curling at the Winter Olympics!

Janey shares how she got her break in the music business, the highs and lows of being a backing singer and what it was like touring with bands in the 80's and 90's. And from being crammed in a minibus with Mari Wilson's band, to living the dream flying first class around the world, playing stadium gigs with George Michael and WHAM!

Pitmatic brings together a wonderful regional pit language - its words, jokes, stories and songs that are fast disappearing from our culture. This book helps attest to the remarkable vitality of the North East of England's dialect and the inventiveness and humour of its speakers.

"Abackabeyont, bait-poke, drucken, fettle, guissie pigs, marra, nyen, plote, queen-cat, yem, zookers!" If you enjoy finding out about dialect words - how and where and when they were used - and where they came from - this is the best guide to help you explore the world of North East dialect. This is the seminal dictionary of North East dialect.

The much-anticipated story from the man behind the success of Simple Minds.The long-awaited autobiography by Derek Forbes, the Simple Minds legend known for those iconic spine-rattling bass riffs which we recognize in many Simple Minds' songs. This is his story. Derek Forbes started his musical career as a lead guitarist but soon changed to bass guitarist. He is known for those iconic spine-rattling bass riffs which we recognize in most Simple Minds' songs and he wrote and co-wrote many of the band's earliest classics. Derek is also well-known on the international stage as songwriter and bassist for Big Country and Propaganda and has recorded with Iggy Pop, David Bowie, Dave Gilmour of Pink Floyd and Kirsty MacColl. He won an Ivor Novello Award for 'Outstanding Song Collection' in 2016 for his song writing for Simple Minds, voted best bass player in the World 1982 and best- bass player from Scotland in 2010. He still lives in Glasgow and is planning his next tour.

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Are you a lawyer feeling overwhelmed and stressed at work? Do you find it difficult to balance the demands of your job with your personal life? We understand the unique challenges that lawyers face on a daily basis, from long hours to high-stakes cases. That's why we've designed a practical step-by-step guide that takes you through 7 one-minute tools specifically tailored to help lawyers work through stress and find more peace and balance. Each tool is backed by science and designed to help you reduce stress levels, improve your work-life balance, and boost your mental health and wellbeing. These tools can be used anytime, anywhere - whether you're in the office, courtroom or at home and when you see the improvement, you will be motivated to use them every day. With just 7 minutes a day, you can make a real difference in your stress levels and overall wellbeing. Join the Stress to Calm revolution and start living your best, stress-free life today!

Born Richard Wayne Penniman, Little Richard said he invented rock 'n' roll. Spencer Leigh claims he didn't, but the world would have been very different without 'Tutti Frutti', two minutes of wild exhibitionism, recorded in 1955. It transformed American music and world culture. There still would have been the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie and Prince without Little Richard but their careers would have been different.Little Richard: Send Me Some Lovin' is a fun-packed biography about an influential and charismatic man who lived his life as though he were continually on stage.

In 1798, with the fear of a French invasion, the Percy Tenantry Volunteers were one of many volunteer corps preparing to defend our shores. Raised by the 2nd Duke of Northumberland, his force consisted of cavalry, riflemen and artillery. Shows how such a corps was organised and how they were fashioned into an elite and innovative fighting force.

A wonderful and fun memoir capturing the feeling of the carefree sixties, when things were so much simpler! The story begins in the East End of London and follows the author's move to Bristol. These stories remind us of the day-to-day and historical events and music of the time interwoven with a big splash of humorous fishing tales.

Anita Sundström is just finding her feet as chief inspector. Her first big case is an old couple's apparent suicide pact, but if it is murder as she suspects, there seems to be no motive or suspects.

The NLP Professional gives you the practical tools to start, run and grow a successful professional, efficient and ethical NLP-led business. Breaking down the What, How and Why of being an NLP Professional.

"This is the new leading biography of guitarist, songwriter, arranger, producer and musician Mick Ronson. Most famous for his critical contribution to David Bowie's spectacular live band, the Hull-based Spiders from Mars, and studio albums including Hunky Dory, Ziggy Stardust and Aladdin Sane. Mick also helped produce Lou Reed's Transformer, released five solo studio albums, performing in bands with Ian Hunter, Van Morrison and Bob Dylan as well as working with many other musicians."--Publisher's description.

Mark Akenside (1721-1770) was a medical doctor and literary man whose influence on the history of ideas was profound. The author believes that there is a need to explore, reevaluate and recognize the importance of Mark Akenside's contribution to cultural history, in his own time and from a current perspective.

A moving memoir of love, loss and hope. Zdenka's peaceful life was changed forever when she was sent to Terezin concentration camp. Here, she was given a humble engraved tin ring by her first love Arno. She survived six concentration camps, endured horrors the like of which most of us can't begin to comprehend, yet never lost the will to live.

Bob Dylan in the Big Apple takes you on Dylan's journey through the streets of New York - the locations, characters and stories that formed a backdrop to his life and work. Follow in his early footsteps to the Cafe Wha? and more recently the Beacon Theatre. With maps, illustrations and wonderful stories this is a must for any Dylan enthusiast.

'Bowie, Cambo & All the Hype' traces the extraordinary and pivotal friendship between David Bowie and drummer John Cambridge, from the time when Bowie made his first major career breakthrough in 1969 to his death from cancer in 2016.

Teachers inspire and nurture children. Never has this been more evident than during Covid-19, where teachers risk their own health and wellbeing to ensure that no child is left behind, either face to face or online. Yet teachers do not live at school. They have rich lives we know little about. These stories explore the human side of our educators.

Paul Evans, a New Yorker started his music career as one of the first young writers to work in the Bill Building on Tin Pan Alley. He has written hits for himself as well as for Bobby Vinton - the 1962 classic, 'Roses Are Red, My Love', the Kalin Twins 'When' in 1957, and Elvis Presley 'The Next Step Is Love', 'I Gotta Know' and more.

Anita Sundstrom, out of the force for a year after her resignation, is approached by a dying woman to track a collection of paintings stolen from her family. They were looted by the Nazis in Budapest in 1944. But needing the money, Anita takes on this seemingly impossible task. As she heads off to Hungary, she has no idea of the dangers ahead.

'A must have for Dylan enthusiasts, lovers of London, and anyone with even a passing interest in the history of music. I devoured it in two sittings - and I loved it!' Conor McPherson, playwright, Girl from the North Country

Happy Healthy Sober will inspire you to look at your relationship with alcohol and encourage you to ditch the booze to live your best life. Have you woken up at 3 berating yourself for drinking too much? Have you tried ditching the booze without success? The first 30 days of sobriety are the most difficult. This book will help you stay on track.