Living in Milford Haven, U.K. since 1972, in 2004 I became involved in a court case requesting a judicial review on the dangers of LNG Ships entering the Cleddau Estuary. All court cases refused the Judicial Review. But during this time period, our very own MPs said it was a good idea. Why, when the dangers were obvious? Why were they so convinced? It was also evident that the authorities would have you believe that it is safe to allow [Tetra] Terrestrial enhanced trunk radio antennae, which generate a carrier wave with frequencies which match. Terrestrial enhanced trunk radio antennae …

The essence of Home Ground is a collection of 20 nature walks, ranging from about five to 15 miles in length, and situated in Northwest England. The criterion for selection is that each walk must be situated in whole or in part on Ordnance Survey 1:50,000 ‘Landranger’ map no. 103 (Blackburn and Burnley). This was the map used by the author when he first began to explore the area almost 50 years ago, and these long personal associations, heightened by a long absence from the area, make this truly his Home Ground. Within this relatively small areais a rich variety …

Our everyday lives are continually influenced by inventors whose ideas have led to commercial products available in most high streets across the civilised world. For the most part, these creative individuals have remained relatively unknown. Yet some of the companies set up by the successful inventors survive to this day, albeit with company names no longer associated with the original idea. Volume 1 of this two-volume set documents some of the key inventions from the Spinning Jenny invented by Hargraves in the late 18th century, to some of the most commercially successful ideas of the early 20th century.

We, four suburban 40-somethings, had all but ignored live music – proper live music – for 20 years. The Banshees, Buzzcocks, and The Smiths happened so long ago that they might have been in a different life. Live music now was a mum from Doncaster pretending to be the blonde one from Abba, and we needed help. Thankfully, it came when our children found indie rock, and demanded to see it up close. A night at Wembley with The Killers kick-started a five-year odyssey of 70 nights, 100 bands, and all of this: Superheroes in spandex, Viking Metallers in a …

Millions of us take package holidays for granted every year but did you ever wonder how it all began? Thanks to Vincent Cobb's 35 years of experience working in the travel industry culminating in his position as managing director of Thomson Holidays, we can learn all about the tricks that formed the basis of the business at its outset. This fascinating book allows us to observe the industry's steep learning curve from its infancy in the late '50s to the present day, using you as guinea pigs. You will find this a gripping yet refreshingly humorous account. The author tells …

This is a tale of a cat called Hyam, a very special cat. In fact he is a theatrical cat, a fastidious cat, a funny cat, but most of all an adored cat. He is most famous for talking himself out of a part at an audition for a West End production, for he is an actor. Here he tells his own story in a series of delightfully readable poems that are a pleasure for all age groups. Follow his adventures as he takes us on his travels through the ups and downs of theatre life and his many escapades …

As a British Army officer in the Corps of Royal Engineers, Toby Woodbridge twice deployed to Afghanistan’s Helmand Province, and spent a total of eight months in the notorious District of Sangin. Employed as mentor to the Afghan National Police during his last tour in the town, Woodbridge spent over six months living, working, and fighting alongside members of that much maligned but critically important organisation, gaining a privileged view of their work and insight into their world. His experiences from those two tours provide the background for this unique perspective on the difficulties and dangers involved when working, living, …

As a young man from a loving, middle class family living in a small English village, Ben Rogers appeared to have it all ... but then he found drugs. As his life descends into chaos and despair, Ben begins to chronicle his daily struggles with the aid of a video camera. He was hopeful that one day his experiences could be used to educate others. Ben lost his battle against addiction and died when he was 34 as a result of medical withdrawal. His family decided to release the tapes in the hope that other families could benefit. The result …

If you’re petrified of public speaking, the last thing you want is a lecture. And there lies the brilliance of this unique book’s genuinely innovative approach to the issue. Dee Clayton makes the process of overcoming those negative voices in your head to become an effective public speaker lighthearted and fun. A godsend for anyone who’s ever suffered that dread, her refreshingly simple yet amazingly effective multi-award-winning approach has already helped thousands overcome their fears and become effective and confident public speakers. Significantly, the author is keenly aware that for most of us, effective public speaking isn’t necessarily an end …