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Documenting the author's experiences in the late 1960s and early 1970s, Tony Rossiter offers a revealing and fascinating insight into life as a British diplomat during this tumultuous period.

Yadava does not just recount these events-he provides insights into the socio-political, economic, and military contexts that shaped them, offering a comprehensive, multi-dimensional view of the tumultuous periods that shaped modern India.

Whether it's Liam's swagger, Noel's carefully crafted songwriting or the collective Northern soul at the heart of their anthems - Oasis are simply unforgettable. With candid quotes, upfront facts and a shedload of tidy trivia, this book covers the supersonic highs and catastrophic lows of the maddest, baddest rock'n'roll band on the planet.

The best soccer players in the world.

A wonderful time capsule of cricket history, this is a fully illustrated history of Cricket World Cup since 1975 by acclaimed sports writer Liam Hauser.

"Best known for his alternative comics, Chester Brown (b. 1960) is one of the most acclaimed and influential cartoonists of the last half century. This first biography provides a critical account of Brown's life and career, highlighting his role in the evolving comics landscape and tracing his journey from self-publishing minicomics on the streets of Toronto to creating award-winning graphic novels. Characterized by often minimalist art and unconventional themes, comics such as Yummy Fur, Ed the Happy Clown, I Never Liked You, Louis Riel, and Paying for It have consistently pushed boundaries and confronted taboos. Chester Brown offers unique insight into Brown's creative process as well the scope of his work and its larger cultural contexts. Organized chronologically, the book provides a full account of the artist's career, beginning with his failed attempts to break into superhero comics and ending with discussions of his most recent work, in which he blends autobiography with political views on sex work and religion. The book also examines Brown's extensive authorial revisions and considers how he has deployed both these and an increasingly voluminous amount of paratextual material in the service of creating a highly distinctive authorial persona that in turn cannot help but influence how we encounter and read his work. Chester Brown pulls back the curtain on this pioneering artist and emphasizes the inseparability of Brown's art and life, including the myriad ways they have informed each other across the last four decades of comics history"--

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Based on three interviews conducted by John T. Mason Jr. and P. B. Ryan from August through September 1975, the volume contains 422 pages of interview transcript plus indices. The transcript is copyright 1976 by the U.S. Naval Institute; the interviewees placed no restrictions on its use.

Based on four interviews conducted by John T. Mason Jr. and Etta Belle Kitchen from March through November 1976, the volume contains 281 pages of interview transcript plus indices and appendices. The transcript is copyright 1977 by the U.S. Naval Institute; the interviewees placed no restrictions on its use.

Based on seven interviews conducted by Dr. John T. Mason Jr. from September 1972 through February 1974, the volume contains 334 pages of interview transcript. The transcript is copyright 1982 by the U.S. Naval Institute; any restrictions originally placed on the transcripts by the interviewees have since been removed.

For fans of Lori Gottlieb’s Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, a contemporary memoir by a psychologist whose sexual conflict with her screenwriter husband threatens to destroy her marriage.Can a loving relationship endure career setbacks, infidelities, and mismatched sexual desires? This is the question psychologist Bonnie Comfort grapples with as she navigates her unpredictable thirty-year marriage to Hollywood screenwriter Bob, while she provides marital therapy to others. Bob is affectionate, brilliant, and hilarious—but his sexual desires are incompatible with Bonnie’s. Despite her misgivings, she indulges his kinks, which often include photographing her in lingerie. Their Hollywood life is exciting, but eventually Bob’s growing career frustrations lead to his complete sexual shutdown. Tensions rise, and Bob suggests Bonnie have discreet affairs and not tell him. She does just that—but when she confesses her infidelities five years later, his sexual demands become more extreme. When she complies, Bonnie feels shame; when she refuses, as she increasingly does, their fights threaten to tear their marriage apart. Bonnie understands the rhythm of disconnection and repair that is common in love relationships. With honesty and vulnerability, she recounts the highs and lows of her own marriage which sadly ends with Bob’s death. As she grieves, Bonnie reflects on her role in their marital struggles and offers profound insights from personal and professional experience. Her story lays bare the complexities of love, the ongoing challenges women face in intimate relationships, and how even difficult marriages can find a way to thrive.

A warm and brilliant memoir that captures the medical and emotional intensity of pediatric neurosurgery.

We Came by Sea is the untold story of the small boats crisis, a story of the volunteers who help thousands of refugees in Calais and of lifeboat crews running one of the biggest search and rescue operations of all time. It is a journey through an unexplored Britain which deserves to be celebrated.

Were British Intelligence chiefs gullible or sensible to recruit an astrologer to assist in the war effort against Nazi Germany? And was the astrologer genuine or a charlatan?

Record-breaking swimmer Becca Mann shares how she turned her failed Olympic dreams into making history as the first—and only—person to ever swim the 21-hour Maui Nui Tri-Channel CrossingI wasn’t afraid of the ocean. I wasn’t afraid of the unseen depths beneath the water, or what lurked below. I was afraid of being trapped in my own mind.Record-breaking swimmer Becca Mann was a young swimming prodigy. A two-time USA National champion, she was the youngest person ever to place in the Top 10 in four events at a single Olympic Trials and represented Team USA at four World Championships. But after years of sacrifice, relentless drive, and coming heartbreakingly close to Olympic glory—three times—Becca’s dreams came crashing down.In Outside the Lanes, Becca shares her journey from the disappointment of Olympic defeat to making history as the first—and only—person to conquer the grueling, 21-hour, 40-mile Maui Nui Tri-Channel Crossing. She also opens up about the mental battles that shaped her: confronting the sacrifices she endured, OCD, and the relentless pressure to succeed.More than just a story of a young athlete, Outside the Lanes is a powerful exploration of resilience, reinvention, and redefining what it means to win. This is an inspiring read for anyone who has ever dared to chase a dream by adventuring outside the lanes.

Despite the loss of the love of his life, Richard continues to live in the moment. Lauren's presence continues with him as he revisits the memories of their intriguing odyssey. Both irreverent and moving, this is a story that will inspire the reader to value each day as a unique adventure and experience.