First there is an opportunity, then there is a betrayal.Twenty years have gone by.Much has changed but just as much remains the same.Mark Renton returns to the only place he can ever call home.They are waiting for him, of course: Spud, Sick Boy, and Frank Begbie.But they are not alone.Other old friends are waiting too: sorrow, loss, joy, vengeance, hatred, friendship, love, longing, fear, regret, diamorphine, self-destruction and mortal danger, ...

Do you love all Dogs, big, small, old and young?Can you handle a emotional, emotive rollercoaster of a read?DOG TALES: Vol 1Twelve True Dog Stories from around the WorldDandy’s DayAdopting ShirleyNapping with the NeighbourAbby and MistyThe Dog Whisperer

A work "which must rank as one of the finest railway history books of 2020" from the author of Llanelly West to Carmarthen (West Somerset Railway Association).Railways and Industry in the Sirhowy Valley is the first full history of the railways that served this important area of Welsh industry, covering all aspects of its rail transport and manufacturing history. It is the latest volume in an ongoing series of books, covering the history and devel...

This is the second in a new series on the South Wales Valleys by John Hodge, author of the South Wales Main Line series and North and West series, each of four volumes. The South Wales Valleys were famous for coal mining, iron and steel, tinplate works and the railways that served both industries, between them accounting for a very high percentage of employment in the area.A detailed, widely illustrated series on the valleys such as this, is long overdue and this is the second book in the ...

Do you love all Dogs, big, small, old and young?Can you handle an emotional, emotive rollercoaster of a read?DOG TALES: The Full Collection60 True Dog Stories from around the WorldDandy’s DayAdopting ShirleyNapping with the NeighbourAbby and MistyThe Dog...

A photo-filled history of this part of Welsh coal country and its freight and passenger service.Following the first volume dealing with the Llynfi Valley, this book provides details on individual aspects of railways operation focusing on the Ogmore, Garw, and Porthcawl branches in this area of South Wales. The books give a history of the railway, coal mining, and other industrial aspects of each Valley that combine to make up the Tondu Valleys, with detailed commen...

Many railway historians and enthusiasts only know about the railways in the Barry area, because of Woodham Brothers scrap yard, where so many locomotives were rescued for preservation.However, there is a wider story to be told of the development and history of the railway and docks and John Hodge, the author of this detailed and informative volume, provides accounts of the various aspects of railway and dock activity over the years with details and photographs of the several industries inv...

The Vale of Neath line, featuring the iconic Crumlin Viaduct, connected South Wales' valleys from the mid-19th century until closure in 1964, marking a significant chapter in Welsh railway history. This book covers the Vale of Neath line, the eastern portion of which was originally the Taff Vale Extension line, opened in the mid 19th Century, and taking in all the locations in this first book. It was unique in South Wales railway history as it was the only line running east to west across ...

Best Selling author John Hodges brings you MINDFULNESS: Make a Resolution to be HAPPYDo you ask yourself any of these questions?Why can't I be happy?What can I do to change how I feel?Does my mood affect my family and friends & business?How can I stop my negative emotions?How can I love myself?Do I want doctors and pills?In this powerful, yet simple book you'll find answers and s...

This volume covers the important main line section of line between Carmarthen and Fishguard Harbour, the terminus station opening in 1906 and replacing New Milford (later Neyland) as the previous main line terminus. In 1909 Cunard passenger liners between New York and Liverpool began calling at Fishguard and this book contains a fascinating account of this working lasting 3-4 years which saw fast connecting trains running to Paddington and the Continent via Dover. There were also important...

A pictorial survey of the 20 miles of railway line between the junction station at Llanelly and the county town of Carmarthen in West Wales.Railway historian John Hodge looks at the development of the lines in West Wales, between these locations, taking in the history of the local industry that was once a feature in this area.This book covers each station and main location along the route, with good photographic coverage and interesting long captions explaini...

Former railway manager John Hodge continues his fascinating history of Wales' transport lines.Part of the West Wales Railways series, Whitland to Pembroke Dock continues the previous South Wales Main Line series covering the line from the Severn Tunnel through to ends of the main line in West Wales.This volume covers a largely agricultural and holiday line, centering on the Welsh towns of Tenby and Pembroke. The line was worked by Whitland depot whic...