The irresistible story of a one-man cultural phenomenon.Minister for the Counterculture, Mancunian mainstay and alternative national treasure John Robb has lived a life in music. In this book he charts his adventures on the cultural frontline, chronicling the making of a DIY icon.Robb’s quest began in his hometown of Blackpool – where punk was a battle against the odds – and went international when he toured the world with his band. The first person to inte...

This is the first comprehensive history of goth music and culture. John Robb explores the origins and legacy of this enduring scene, which has its roots in the post-punk era. Featuring sound and original music, and read by the author in his distinctive narrative style, this is a truly atmospheric audiobook that takes you right into the heart of the history of goth. Drawing on his own experience as a musician and journalist, Robb covers the style, the music and the clubs that spawned goth c...

IF YOU REMEMBER THE NINETIES...YOU WERE THERE!The Rock 'N' Roll Fifties. The Swinging Sixties. The trashy Seventies. The money-grabbing Eighties. There is a neat bunch of clichés for every era, but THE NINETIES...What the f**k was that all about?John Robb takes us on a personal odyssey through the definitive pop cultural moments that shaped the decade in the UK.

"Revealing, inspiring and funny. This book is a joy to romp through, which is good, because its final chapter is the important truth we all need to hear and understand if we are to survive this mess we've made" - Chris PackhamThis is the story of a man whose unwavering journey to save the environment has driven him all the way to the top, and a powerful manifesto for anyone who wants to change the world. Dale Vince has led a remarkable life. From ‘enemy of the stat...

"At the aural epicenter, Robb Moreira and Sura Siu alternate betweenprotagonists Aldo and Regan’s perspectives. The listener is immersed into their sharply distinct, mundane, yet complex worlds..."- Booklist**Narrated primarily by Robb Moreira and Sura Siu, this program features a cast of cameos, including one from the author.From Olivie Blake, the New York Times bestselling author of The Atlas Six, comes a...

War has come to Shadows Fall.The militant Warriors of the Cross, have come to Shadows Fall to capture and wrest control of the legendary Forever Door from Old Father Time and a town they see as being filled by sinners, witches and demons.James Hart makes a startling discovery about his grandfather. And Mayor Rhea Frazier and the revenant Leonard Ash renew their relationship, after his return from the dead.What will happen when the Faerie go to war, with their strang...

"The truce between the vampires and the shifters is long over. So when the two factions stumble upon a lost fae warrior who has no idea what she is, all hell breaks loose.Charity hasn't had it easy. Growing up in a bad part of Chicago, left by her mother at sixteen, she's a survivor. So when she gets a scholarship to a good college out in California, she thinks all her dreams have come true.Instead, she falls head-first into a nightmare.At a posh party she doesn't b...

”Then, Samkiel, you will know this is how the world ends.”But it was not this world. No, it was mine.It was Dianna.The world quakes in fear as the last shred of Dianna’s humanity is ripped from her. As it should. Grief consumes Dianna, burning away any semblance of good within her and threatening the budding relationship between her and Liam. Now, Liam must pull her back from the brink of complete damnation before t...

In "The Swamp Doctor's Adventures in The South-West," John S. Robb weaves a compelling narrative that intertwines the rigors of medical practice with the ruggedness of life in the American Southwest. The book employs a vivid, descriptive style that captures both the beauty and harshness of the landscape, illustrating the profound connection between environment and human experience. Through a series of engaging anecdotes, Robb explores themes of survival, resilience, and the complexities of...

"The Swamp Doctor's Adventures in The South-West" by John S. Robb is a captivating narrative that immerses readers in the rich tapestry of the American South-West. The book chronicles the experiences of a dedicated physician who navigates the challenges of practicing medicine in the swampy, often treacherous landscapes. Robb's vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling bring to life the unique culture, flora, and fauna of the region, while also highlighting the resilience and determinati...

Applied Christian Ethics addresses selected themes in Christian social ethics. The book is divided in three parts. In the first section, “Foundation,” several contributors reveal their Christian realist roots and discuss the prophetic origins and multifarious agenda of social ethics. Thus, the names of Reinhold Niebuhr and Paul Tillich come up frequently. In the second section, “Economics and Justice,” the focus turns to the different levels at which economics has significance for social j...

'The Stone Roses have become folk heroes, frozen in time. And their story, with roots in punk through post-punk, scooter boys, skinheads, Northern Soul, psychedelia, acid house and Madchester, is everything that is great about British street culture.'Reni. Mani. Ian Brown. John Squire.Names that will forever be remembered for creating their defining album The Stone Roses and a unique but inimitable baggy style.Their phenomenal stor...