Alice Cooper has not formally written his autobiography. But nothing could come closer than this book which, in telling the story of how one of the wild men of rock has ended up a demon, driven golfer, has to tell the story of his whole life. No surprise, then, that the hardback publication of Golf Monster was greeted with queues all round the shop at his London signing at Borders, and that the book quickly went into three printings and racked up sales of over 9000 copies. This is a celebrity autobiography which, like Slashs surprise Christmas bestseller, has a real story to tell. This is the story of how Cooper became one of the biggest rock stars on the planet with hits like Schools Out and Elected, nearly lost it all to drink, and turned things around by finding a healthy obsession golf to replace the unhealthy addiction to alcohol. Cooper is still a major live act (toured last autumn with Motorhead), but also one of the best celebrity golfers. Hes also a highly intelligent and urbanely witty man (as his regular chat show appearances and Planet Rock radio show testify) who writes as well as he speaks.
From deserts to polar lands, this title looks at different ecosystems around the world. It helps you learn about how these ecosystems are formed, the wildlife that lives there, and how climate change and human interaction are affecting the planet. It features photographs of different environments, including animals and human inhabitants.
For over thirty years Hattie Jacques was a familiar presence on radio (Hancocks Half Hour), television (60 episodes of Sykes alone) and film (she was a stalwart of the Carry On series). But her stage persona of a buxom, masterful female dragon who, both literally and figuratively, carried all before her (the formidable matron of Carry On, Nurse was a typical role) could hardly have been more at odds with her off-stage personality. Warm, impetuous and generous to a fault, she was almost pathetically grateful for any show of affection and painfully self-conscious about her figure which, she believed, had caused her to be type-cast in comic roles and never given the opportunity to tackle more serious parts. In 1947, after a tempestuous wartime affair with an American officer, she married the actor John Le Mesurier who was persuaded to divorce her in 1965 though only after she had moved her chauffeur-lover into the marital home. It was, however typical of her that she actively encouraged Le Mesurier to remarry and the two remained firm friends until her death. Her lovers subsequent desertion was a bitter blow from which she never fully recovered, though she compensated my involving herself deeply in charity work and becoming a confidante to many of the young actors and actresses with whom she worked. This biography has been written with the help and encouragement of Hatties surviving son and her many friends, including Barbara Windsor, Clive Dunn, Bill Pertwee and John Le Mesurier.
How well do you know London? Here are 400 provocative, curious and humorous questions to enlighten and entertain.
Lila's Kenyan village is suffering a terrible drought, until she saves the day by telling the sky the saddest thing she knows...
Pat Gilberts definitive biography of the Clash universally acclaimed as a great book has already sold over 20,000 copies in paperback. Now, for the 30th anniversary of the bands classic London Calling album, it is reissued with a stunning new cover. For the book Pat Gilbert a former Mojo editor with the highest credentials talked to everyone, in over 70 interviews with the key participants roadies, producers, friends and fans - and above all the band members themselves, including Joe Strummer before his death, to be able to give the first real insight into what went on behind the scenes during the Clashs ten-year career. With the surge in interest generated by the Shea Stadium live CD and the official Clash book, Passion Is A Fashion will attract a new sale as the only truly indispensable Clash book.
Alvina's two grannies want to do different things, but Alvina thinks of a way they can compromise so the grannies can become the best of friends.
Grace has the chance to be a princess in a school parade. But what does a princess do, apart from wearing beautiful clothes and looking pretty?
The story of Mary Anning, probably the world's best known fossil-hunter.
West African Asante folktale with bold illustration inspired by shadow puppets.
Byron Rogers' biography of Wales' s national poet and vicar, R.S. Thomas has been hailed as a ' masterpiece' , even as a work of ' genius' , by reviewers from Craig Brown to the Archbishop of Canterbury.
An old woman sets off through the forest to visit her granddaughter. She escapes a hungry fox, bear and tiger by telling them she'll taste even better on the way back, once she's eaten her dinner.
Discover an exhilarating world of learning by solving a series of mathematical problems. Finding the answers will enable readers to advance through an exciting adventure story.
To Grace, family has always meant her Ma, her Nana and a cat called Paw-Paw, so when Papa invites her to visit him in The Gambia, she dreams of finding the kind of fairy-tale family she has read about in stories. But, as Nana reminds her, families are what you make them.
Dual language Gujarati/English edition of the international bestseller in which Grace learns that she can be anything she wants.
Revised, updated and expanded edition Joy Larkcom's classic guide to growing your own vegetables.
The story of the most controversial Test series in cricket's history.
The destruction of Pompeii seen through the eyes of Tranio, an actor's son, and his friend Livia, the baker's daughter.
El Alamein was the World War II land battle Britain had to win. This book analyses the logistics of keeping desert armies supplied with petrol and reappraises the combat strategies of Montgomery and Rommel. It ranges from the domestic political pressures on Churchill to the aerial siege of Malta.
Jamela plays with a piece of beautiful fabric brought home by her mother - then things go wrong.
The true story of Tom Crean's pet rabbit on Scott's last voyage to the Antarctic.
An introduction to Vincent van Gogh, as seen through the eyes of a small boy. There are reproductions of van Gogh's work.
When an elf rewards John's kindness with three wishes, John and his wife start thinking of all the lovely things they could have. But as the hours pass, John starts to feel hungry...
Why is the Brazillian rainforest vanishing and what can be done to save it?
A simple introduction to the Chinese New Year festival, suitable for even the youngest child.
Body Learning has been a steady bestseller since it was first published in 1981. This new and updated edition confirms its status as the classic work on the Alexander Technique. The Alexander Technique is now recognised the world over as the most revolutionary and far-reaching method ever developed for maintaining the health and efficiency of the human body. It is not only a means of putting us in touch with our bodies, but also a way of deepening our perceptions and general well-being. Its effects on all aspects of living and learning are profound. Body Learning supplies answers to the most commonly asked questions about the Alexander Technique, provides a glossary of significant terms, and a guide to dynamic relaxation. Qualified Alexander teacher Michael Gelb provides inspiration and guidance for newcomers to the technique and conveys a full understanding of the complex mental and physical dynamics involved. Rather than a method to accumulate information or learn something specifically new, the Alexander Technique is better thought of as the art of unlearning that which is habitual instead of natural, and in doing so, reclaiming some of our individual agency. Gelbs book offers an unbeatable introduction to the key facets of this enduring, yet ever-developing theory.
The original Pictorial Guide to the Northern Fells of Lakeland - freshly reproduced from Wainwright's original pages.
The original Pictorial Guide to the Central Fells of Lakeland - freshly reproduced from Wainwright's original pages.
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