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This is the story of Denis Tanner, a Victorian detective who hit the headlines in 1996 when a newspaper accused him of murdering two women - his sister-in-law Jennifer, whose death in 1984 was treated as suicide, and Adele Bailey, a transsexual prostitute who disappeared in 1978. In 1998 a coroner found that Denis Tanner had shot his sister-in-law, but he was never charged. As a result, he has been denied a forum in which to defend himself and clear his name.
If you have ever wondered what made Hollywood the Sin City of the world during the 1920s and how it finally cleaned itself up, this book will reveal some of the startling answers. Why is it that Hollywood stars, who seem to have everything -- money, fame, love -- find it necessary to take to the needle, booze, and the "dolls"? What is it about the "town" -- the industry -- that uses up talent as if it were some kind of stone object, without feelings, emotions, and driving ambitions, which finally is responsible for the destruction of its most important products? Is it the town or the touch of "talent" that drives the "beautiful people" towards escape through fast sex, wild parties, and the "happy pills"?
CoCo: The Colorful History of Tandy's Underdog Computer is the first book to document the complete history of the Tandy Color Computer (CoCo), a popular 8-bit PC series from the 1980s that competed against the era's biggest names, including the Apple II, IBM PC, and Commodore 64. The book takes you inside the interesting stories and people behind t
Uncertain Glory ~ C. Hampton Jones Wellington's Heroes Book 4 A final war against Napoleon is expected when Captain Lord Jeffrey Burroughs has to go back to his paternal house in Caversham. In York he falls in love with a prostitute. His good friend Major Lord Peter Irving Wallace cannot get over his love for the beautiful abused Amelia Aubrey, whilst Major Lord Devon Broadhurst is elevated to the rank of Colonel in order to be able to keep a close eye on William, the Prince of Orange during the preparations of the Battle of Waterloo. After this battle life has to go back to 'normal' again for Wellington's Heroes...
A Guide to British television programmes shown at Christmas time, throughout the years.
Twenty years ago, Earth was invaded by an alien race. Its once great cities have been reduced to ruins. Those that didn't die in the initial battles are rounded up for slave labor. A reptilian race known as the Draki, are led by a powerful being that considers itself a god. The most violent place on the planet is the area formally known as the United States. America was the last to fall. Some say the U.S. is gone forever. But deep underground, a nation is rebuilding itself. New weapons, new tactics. The aliens suspect the humans are planning an uprising. But that's not the least of their problems. Five years before the invasion, God removed a remnant of the human race. That remnant is coming home, and they're bringing some friends along with them. And they have a score to settle too.
When shy young heir Patrick is orphaned at the age of ten, the only family he has is his wealthy and eccentric aunt, a New York socialite named Mame. Prone to dramatic costumes, flights of fancy and expensive whims, Mame will raise Patrick the only way she knows how - with humour, mishaps, unforgettable friends and lots of love. From progressive schooling and Mame's search for a husband to her short-lived literary career and the puncturing of some of Patrick's romances, Auntie Mame is the most magnificent and hilarious work of love, style, wit and the life of a modern American.
Fully revised and expanded, this history of the influential 1960's pop show contains a wealth of facts, information and trivia on ABC's Lucky Stars, a weekly pop show that ran from 1961 to 1966. The Beatles, the Kinks and the Rolling Stones were among the many hundreds of artists that travelled up the M1 to the Alpha studios in Birmingham to appear on the show. Chapters in the book deal with the history of the show, an analysis of the surviving episodes, a detailed look at a rare surviving script, a discussion of the crew, books and records, the artists who appeared from 1961 to 1966 and the songs they performed and the Australian version of the show. Fully illustrated throughout, there are ...
The Family Guide to Surviving Stroke and Communication Disorders, Second Edition is a comprehensive guide for families of stroke survivors, speech pathologists and rehabilitation specialists, and counselors who respond to the needs of stroke survivors and their families. Through non-technical terms, case studies, questions and answers, and examples, this book engages all readers on a journey toward understanding, healing, and persevering after a stroke.Important Notice: The digital edition of this book is missing some of the images or content found in the physical edition.