A brutally honest and humorous account of the author's 50 year journey to restore two Jowett Javelins, one of the world's great cars, and other cars he's owned including several lemons. Restoration tips throughout the book and a checklist for when considering buying classic cars may help avoid the mistakes the owner made.

**The Sunday Times Top 10 Bestseller'A rollicking good time: this is royal memoir by way of Jilly Cooper'** – Daily Telegraph'Sensational' – **Daily MailFrom much-loved West End and Broadway star Ruthie Henshall, The Showgirl and the Prince is a funny, honest and touching real-life Cinderella story – if Cinders is a lycra-clad chorus girl from Bromley who drinks and smokes too much.**In 19...

From much-loved West End and Broadway star Ruthie Henshall, The Showgirl and the Prince is a funny, honest and touching real-life Cinderella story – if Cinders is a lycra-clad chorus girl from Bromley who drinks and smokes too much.In 1988, Ruthie was at the start of her career, a chorus girl in Cats (third feline from the left). That was when she fell for Prince Edward, who was working for Andrew Lloyd Webber. Edward is kind and thoughtful; Ruthi...

"Favorite Fish and Fishing" by James A. Henshall is a captivating exploration of the art and joy of fishing. Henshall, a passionate angler, shares his extensive knowledge and personal experiences, making the book a delightful read for both novice and seasoned fishermen. The narrative is enriched with vivid descriptions of various fish species, their habitats, and the techniques used to catch them. Henshall's enthusiasm for fishing shines through, inviting readers to appreciate the beauty o...

FRIEND of my heart when you’re away I fashion for my tongue, A thousand things to say to you But dear heart when you come, How needless is my well formed phrase, And my care chosen words, Take swift and sudden flight away, Like small wind-riven birds. And with you here, my full glad heart Can only say, you’ve come. For all your touching, pleading ways But serve to make me dumb. LONG, long ago in our old street Back from the busy road, An old deserted stone house stood Breaking beneath its ...

“Favourite Fish and Fishing” is a simple guide to fishing designed for young or new anglers. This fantastic handbook contains useful information and simple instructions for catching a variety of common fish, making it ideal for those looking for an introduction to the sport. Contents include: “The Black Bass: The Game-fish of the People”, “The Love of Fishing”, “Youthful Ambition”, “The Grayling: The Flower of Fishes”, “The Trout: The Angler's Pride”, “His Majesty: The Silver King”, and “F...

Book of the Black Bass by mid-western medical doctor and author, James A. Henshall, details the complete scientific and life history of the black bass, a genus of freshwater fish in the sunfish family (family Centrarchidae) of order Perciformes. Sometimes erroneously called black trout—the name 'trout' more correctly refers to certain members of the salmon family—the black bass are distributed throughout a large area east of the Rocky Mountains in North America, from the Hudson Bay basin i...

Bass, Pike, Perch and Others by James A. Henshall is a comprehensive guide to freshwater fishing. This book covers techniques, habits, and best practices for catching popular fish species, offering valuable insights for beginners and experienced anglers alike.

An insider's guide to achieving that dream career – by one of the brightest stars in musical theatre.Being in a West End or Broadway musical is the dream of thousands of talented performers. But competition is intense and reaching the spotlight can often require a leap into the dark. So You Want To Be In Musicals? by Ruthie Henshall is your comprehensive guide to building – and sustaining – a successful career in musical theatre, and introduces you to everything you need t...

This is a concise and userfriendly introduction to the Japanese language.Japanese has too often been treated by Westerners as an exotic curiosity, but the reality is that it is a functional language spoken as a mother tongue by more than 125 million people, and ranks as the ninth most spoken language in the world. In the present global age, an age characterized by a vast range of Japanese products including electronic games and anime, more and more Westerners are ...

In a rare combination of comprehensive coverage and sustained critical focus, this book examines Japan's progress through its entire history to its current status as an economic, technological, and cultural superpower. A key factor is a pragmatic determination to succeed. Little-known facts are also brought to light, and the latest findings used.

This anthology contains 14 stories by authors from around the world. As winners of the first Onion Custard Short Story Competition, they beat the competition and made it to the final edition.The entry criteria were simple:Write a story of no more than 1,000 words.Write a story suitable for a young adult / adult reader.Featuring:Kelly Allen, Cal Bartley, Hannah Brimson, Jude Brooks, Susan Clarke, A...