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Author: Simon Goodyear
Publisher: DB
Published: 2010-10-01
Total Pages: 192
ISBN-13: 9781859838129
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This is an an untold, behind-the-scenes insight into the public and private life of Bobby Thomson. The book talks about his hard upbringing in Scotland, the many fights he had with some of his managers and teammates, several near-death experiences, and also touches on his battle with the booze.
Author: Bobby George
Publisher: Orion
Published: 2007-12
Total Pages: 288
ISBN-13: 9780752882260
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →When Bobby George first appeared on the darts scene, he immediately caught the eye: well built (he was the only darts player ever to be approached to take part in TV's Superstars), good looking and with plenty of bling, he was a natural showman. He could play a bit too, as he showed by reaching the final of the world championship in both 1980 and 1994. But that is only the beginning of the story. Before the darts came his time as a doorman at various East End pubs and bars just after the era of the Krays and Richardsons, when baseball bats and knuckle dusters would often come in handy. He also helped build the Victoria line. Since he retired from full-time darts, he has appeared in gangster films such as Dog, on TV programmes such as Celebrity Fit Club, and in videos with The Streets. Now best known as a commentator on the BBC, George relives the excitement of the last thirty years of the world of darts, with plenty of insider gossip and stories about all the most famous players in the TV era of the sport.
Author: Margaret Wild
Publisher: Kane/Miller Book Publishers, Inc.
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 21
ISBN-13: 1933605464
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Bobbie, an Australian wallaby, can jump, bounce, and skip but cannot do splits until the other animals help her.
Author: Randall Sullivan
Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Press
Published: 2018-12-11
Total Pages: 441
ISBN-13: 0802189059
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →An in-depth look into the history of a Canadian island rumored to hold buried treasure and of centuries of failed attempts to claim the riches. Updated with new material from the author In 1795, a teenager discovered a mysterious circular depression in the ground on Oak Island, in Nova Scotia, Canada, and ignited rumors of buried treasure. Early excavators uncovered a clay-lined shaft containing layers of soil interspersed with wooden platforms, but when they reached a depth of ninety feet, water poured into the shaft and made further digging impossible. Since then, the mystery of Oak Island’s “Money Pit” has enthralled generations of treasure hunters, including a Boston insurance salesman whose obsession ruined him; a young Franklin Delano Roosevelt; and film star Errol Flynn. Perplexing discoveries have ignited explorers’ imaginations: a flat stone inscribed in code; a flood tunnel draining from a man-made beach; a torn scrap of parchment; stone markers forming a huge cross. Swaths of the island were bulldozed looking for answers; excavation attempts have claimed two lives. Theories abound as to what’s hidden on Oak Island–pirates’ treasure, Marie Antoinette’s lost jewels, the Holy Grail, proof that Sir Francis Bacon was the true author of Shakespeare’s plays–yet to this day, the Money Pit remains an enigma. The Curse of Oak Island is a fascinating account of the strange, rich history of the island and the intrepid treasure hunters who have driven themselves to financial ruin, psychotic breakdowns, and even death in pursuit of answers. And as Michigan brothers Marty and Rick Lagina become the latest to attempt to solve the mystery, as documented on the History Channel’s television show The Curse of Oak Island, Sullivan takes readers along to follow their quest firsthand. Praise for The Curse of Oak Island “Sullivan writes with open-minded balance, rendering the Oak Island story into a weirdly fascinating mystery.” —Booklist “A definitive read for fans of the History Channel television show. Sullivan delves deeper into the history, personalities, and theories presented only briefly on the show. . . . The book is incredibly well researched and the presentation . . . is very readable. If you’ve watched The Curse of Oak Island and were frustrated that snippets and possibilities were left tantalizingly unexplored, this is the book for you.” —Heather Cover, Homewood Library (Birmingham, Alabama) “Sullivan isn’t writing about Oak Island the TV show; his subject is Oak Island the place, largely as seen and imagined by the show’s viewers. So, if you’ve ever been more entranced by the show’s long trips into history and theoretical island encounters across history, Sullivan’s book probably needs to be on your Christmas list.” —Starcasm
Author: Bobby George
Publisher: Orion
Published: 2008-09-18
Total Pages: 270
ISBN-13: 1409105628
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The autobiography of one of the most charismatic figures in darts history, who has so much more to tell... When Bobby George first appeared on the darts scene, he immediately caught the eye: well built (he was the only darts player ever to be approached to take part in TV's Superstars), good looking and with plenty of bling, he was a natural showman. He could play a bit too, as he showed by reaching the final of the world championship in both 1980 and 1994. But that is only the beginning of the story. Before the darts came his time as a doorman at various East End pubs and bars just after the era of the Krays and Richardsons, when baseball bats and knuckle dusters would often come in handy. He also helped build the Victoria line. Since he retired from full-time darts, he has appeared in gangster films such as Dog, on TV programmes such as Celebrity Fit Club, and in videos with The Streets. Now best known as a commentator on the BBC, George relives the excitement of the last thirty years of the world of darts, with plenty of insider gossip and stories about all the most famous players in the TV era of the sport.
Author: Fumie Kamijo
Publisher: CICO Books
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781907030277
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls! Step right this way and discover the wonderful world of misfits, oddballs, and the quirkiest creations you've ever seen. With 35 fun projects to make, see some fabric, thread, and buttons come to life right before your very eyes. Every misfit has their own personality, from Chico the Latino chicken with a passion for paella, to the parrot who loves to have a gossip across the fence with the neighbors, so what are you waiting for? Pick your favorite and start creating! You won't need to be an experienced stitcher to make your favorite misfit. Every project is presented in a simple way, with a misfit instructor guiding you step-by-step through everything you'll need to know to make the characters. There's also a handy Learning the Basics section to help beginners get to grips with sewing. With brilliant photography that gives you a glimpse into the misfit's day-to-day adventures and quirky illustrations, Make Your Own Misfits is an amazing way to bring sewing to life. *Suitable for all levels of ability. *Great to give as unique gifts to friends and family. *Visit the Bobby Dazzler website: www.theworldofbobbydazzler.co.uk.
Author: Bobby Dazzler
Publisher: Alpha Glyph Publications
Published: 2018-09-02
Total Pages: 194
ISBN-13: 9781988368047
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →BOBBY DAZZLER, a strong, strategic British Columbian retailer, had been a leader in the industry for nearly 30 years. Lasting many years in a field that is notorious for ups and downs, now she is speaking up about the abusive and bullying nature of large organizations, showing us how small local retail is not able to survive nor thrive. As it shares this experience, this business memoir blows the whistle and reveals the truth so others can also learn and be helped to understand the struggle of this small retailer. After experiencing the retail apocalypse first hand, and going through many general and personal challenges, a time had come for this retailer to change directions. After dealing with humanity on a material level, a self-discovery evolved from the struggles, the problems and all the adversity, leading to another path that was much more aligned to the soul purpose. In the meantime, a wonderful personal story had been created that was meant to be shared for many to enjoy about this small, local independent businesswoman who lasted so long in the challenging retail world.
Author: Andrew Martin
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 213
ISBN-13: 9780571212293
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →If you were looking to hire a crack team of criminals to undertake a tricky and delicate burglary, the Bobby Dazzlers would be your worst nightmare. There's Walter Bowler, a violent bike thief looking to move on to better (or preferably worse) things. There's the dope dealer and family man, Bill. There's a cockney half wit called Dean Martin (who must nevertheless be treated with respect because of his ultra-hard cousin, Neville). And then there's the youngest of the four, a light-fingered youth with a morbid fear of trains. When they're asked to steal four strange-looking chairs from a museum in the North York Moors, something - everything - is bound to go pear-shaped. The Bobby Dazzlers follows their stumbling progress in a funny, macabre thriller about jealousy, drugs, media-friendly Yorkshiremen, salmon fishing, modernist chair design and gruesome death (both accidental and pre-meditated), all set against a backdrop of beautiful Georgian architecture and some of England's finest countryside.
Author: Philip Collins
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 260
ISBN-13: 0007178565
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This is the second novel from the author of The Men from the Boys. All the characters are linked by their local amateur dramatics society. Their off-stage dramas far exceed those that are played out on the small stage at the local hall.
Author: Larry N. Garrett
Publisher: Outskirts Press
Published: 2021-07-02
Total Pages: 274
ISBN-13: 9781977242853
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Ever held a marble and wondered about its history? There is always something surprising (sometimes dark and unbelievable) to be revealed for each one. From the Neolithic Age, through Ancient Rome, medieval Europe and modern day United States, The Secret Life of Marbles unravels several threads about their creation and the underlying importance of marbles to all societies.
