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This is the remarkable story of Barry Sheene, the cheeky cockney boy who grew up to become a sporting legend. He won the British motorcycling 125cc championship aged just twenty and twice became World Champion in the 500cc class, despite two life-threatening crashes. In an era when sport and its personalities rarely made it off the back pages, Barry Sheene crossed the bridge between sport and celebrity in a style that only George Best had achieved previously. Barry is an intimate and revealing account told by three people who knew him better than most. Steve Parrish, fellow bike racer and now BBC commentator, Nick Harris, who wrote and broadcast on all Barry's major successes, and Barry's widow, Stephanie. Frank and fascinating, Barry is an exclusive look into the extraordinary life of a charming and complex man.
In 1991, Crash Barry moved to Maine's most remote inhabited island to work as a sternman aboard a lobster boat. On Matinicus, twenty miles out to sea, population fifty, the ferry visited nine times a year and airplanes only landed when there was no fog, rain, snow, sleet or darkness. Tough Island is a gritty memoir and guided tour of a unique society inhabited by resourceful individuals and scoundrels.Stories of danger and drugs, sex and violence, death and sorrow, all unfold in a landscape of breathtaking beauty.
This traditional-style murder mystery takes place in the unlikely setting of a hospital where an innocuous game, which medical staff play to hone their professional skills, provides the stimulus for murder. When Katlin’s long-time friend dies mysteriously just as she is to be discharged from the hospital, Katlin and her colleague Palmer start stalking clues. Soon, they become convinced that a killer is taking advantage of the hospital environment to cover up deadly crime and using techniques that might have been learned during the game. But why would a medical professional, trained to alleviate physical and mental health, decide to murder seemingly random hospital patients? And why is this hospital the killer’s target? Is the killer cold-blooded or suffering from some sort of delusion? With the whole hospital’s staff as potential suspects, this whodunit is sure to keep the amateur sleuths guessing.
Failed Portland rocker Ben Franklin moves Down East with his poet wife to start a new life. Desperate for cash, Ben signs on for the Maine blueberry harvest where he's lured into a seamy world of sex and drugs that could lead to his downfall. Alternating between temptation and ecstasy, desperation and guilt, Ben discovers how quickly things can go wrong.
Gaylord Du Bois' novel 'Barry Blake of the Flying Fortress' is a gripping World War II adventure story that follows the protagonist, Barry Blake, as he navigates the dangerous skies over war-torn Europe. Du Bois combines vivid descriptions of aerial combat with a suspenseful plot that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The book's detailed portrayal of the challenges faced by bomber crews adds a sense of realism to the story, making it a compelling read for history buffs and fans of military fiction. Du Bois' straightforward writing style enhances the readability of the novel, allowing readers to easily immerse themselves in the action-packed narrative. 'Barry Blake of the Flying Fortress' is a notable contribution to the genre of aviation literature, offering a unique perspective on the experiences of bomber pilots during WWII. Fans of historical fiction will appreciate Du Bois' attention to detail and nuanced portrayal of the era's challenges and triumphs.
Exposes one of the greatest cover-ups of our time. Provides credibility to the lingering doubts of a large section of the British and international public regarding the official line on the causes of the Paris crash. Deals with many of the troubling questions that have risen since the death of Diana. Lays down a huge challenge to those who believes the death of Diana, Princess of Wales was just a tragic accident (back cover).
A journalist recounts the surprising history of accidents and reveals how they’ve come to define all that’s wrong with America. We hear it all the time: “Sorry, it was just an accident.” And we’ve been deeply conditioned to just accept that explanation and move on. But as Jessie Singer argues convincingly: There are no such things as accidents. The vast majority of mishaps are not random but predictable and preventable. Singer uncovers just how the term “accident” itself protects those in power and leaves the most vulnerable in harm’s way, preventing investigations, pushing off debts, blaming the victims, diluting anger, and even sparking empathy for the perpetrators. As the ...
John Dunn was born in Ireland to a large Irish Catholic family. They all migrated to Boston when he was a teenager and worked hard to make a new life in the USA. How could he have imagined as a child, when his biggest dream was to become an altar boy, that his life would take such a tragic turn? When a long-ago buried family secret with connections to the IRA resurfaces, his thirst for revenge draws him in to a dark world of blackmail and murder.
PERIL PRESS presents: Dan Turner—Hollywood Detective, December 1942 KILLER'S UNION by Robert Leslie Bellem Keeping a cute movie extra on ice in his apartment is bound to get Dan in trouble. And part of it is that a gunman doesn't forget how to play rough just because he's turned screen actor. 5800 Words Speed Detective, November 1943 HALF-SIZE HOMICIDE by Robert Leslie Bellem Dan wasn't even working for the movie star when she slapped his face and fired him in the most public way possible! To make matters worse, the whole thing was right under the nose of the gabbiest gossip columnist in Hollywood. 7800 Words Hollywood Detective, August 1944 MURDER'S MOUTHPIECE by Robert Leslie Bellem For ...
Reproduction of the original: No Man ́s Land by Ralph Connor