Much more than transgressional entertainment, Irvine Welsh's book Trainspotting and its derivatives is a window into the social mayhem that was everyday life in one of the most deprived areas in 1980s Britain. Thatcherism. Greed. Poverty. Heroin. HIV. Disenfranchised youth. In the back garden of posh, prosperous Edinburgh, Leith had the lot. For 20 years, Bell has interpreted Trainspotting on the streets of Leith for locals, tourists, aficionados and academics. In this book, a critical ana...

By examining the book, the play and the film, Choose Life. Choose Leith. both critically analyses the Trainspotting phenomenon in its various forms, and contextualises the importance of the location of Leith and the culture of 1980s Britain. Looking in detail at the history of Leith, the drug culture, the spread of HIV/AIDs, and how Trainspotting affected drug policy, Leith and the Scottish identity, the book highlights the importance of Trainspotting.

Have you ever wanted to learn the piano and thought you could never find the time, or like so many others took some boring lessons and still couldnt play. Or maybe you play very well with sheet music but have no improvisation or soloing skills without the sheet music. Some Can play by ear and dont know what there doing and it really sounds good .If so then this book is for you. How to Play Piano Quick will prepare you for great piano playing as well as understanding music theory that will ...

This book called, “Forever Love-How to Stay Married Without Losing Your Mind” is about the personal experiences and married life of Tim and April Bell, who have been happily married for over 30 years. They share stories about how they met, subjects that they think are important in a successful marriage, as well as some helpful tools and resources for a long lasting, loving, and intimate marriage. This book offers room for activities and discussions for couples, individuals and/or groups to...

This book called, “Forever Love-How to Stay Married Without Losing Your Mind” is about the personal experiences and married life of Tim and April Bell, who have been happily married for over 30 years. They share stories about how they met, subjects that they think are important in a successful marriage, as well as some helpful tools and resources for a long lasting, loving, and intimate marriage. This book offers room for activities and discussions for couples, individuals and/or groups to...

Join me on this journey of miracles I experienced firsthand while fighting for my life in the streets of Iraq and fighting for my life in the streets of Tulsa, Oklahoma.After returning home from Iraq, I thought the battle was over, but little did I know, it was just beginning. As you read about all the success and happiness achieved as a Marine, husband, and father, we will explore some of the darkest, most hopeless, and toughest battles I have ever fought with PTSD, addictions, ho...

Avril Bell's celebrated account of non-Māori New Zealanders navigating a changing Aotearoa – now available as an audiobook.Becoming Tangata Tiriti brings together twelve non-Māori voices – dedicated professionals, activists and everyday individuals – who have engaged with te ao Māori and have attempted to bring te Tiriti to life in their work. In stories of missteps, hard-earned victories and journeys through the complexities of cross-cultural relationships, Becoming T...

In The Intentional Leader, Tim Hebert explores the various actions that define and shape leadership. From those decisive moments in which a difficult decision must be made, to the unguarded moments when our emotional, authentic selves manifest themselves for better or worse.We have an overabundance of "leaders" in our world today. But those who truly stand out are the ones who lead in a way that inspires employees to rally behind the organizational cause—w...

The Honour Drum is a uniquely envisioned and crafted project shared between two Canadian friends—an Indigenous woman from the West Coast and a non-Indigenous man from Ontario—to reach children, families and classrooms across Canada and around the world with a message of great beauty and truth that should not be ignored. This vibrant book is an important starting place for learning and insight that is vital and, for many people of all ages, overdue. The Honour Drum is a love letter to the I...

Curtis has grown tired of the cyclical nature his mind has become. He feels he's explored the whole landscape down to every nook and cranny. He wants to transcend way beyond the outline of his body and into what is ubiquitous, energy which is everywhere and takes no permanent shape. A god of sorts.

A BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisation by Michael Butt about the death of the poet and playwright Christopher Marlowe, originally broadcast in the ‘Afternoon Play’ slot on 17 August 2010. In May 1593, the playwright Christopher Marlowe was killed. Apparently, it was because of an argument over a bill. Michael Butt's innovative drama dons the cloak of documentary to re-examine the unsolved case. Starring Paul Rhys as the narrator, Blake Ritson as Thomas Walsingham, Harry Lloyd as Thomas Kyd ...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE POLITICAL BIOGRAPHY OF THE YEAR IN THE POLITICAL BOOK AWARDS 2015Tim Bell was the original 'spin doctor'; the Chairman of Bell Pottinger public relations, and one of the best known figures in UK media communications. Right or Wrong is his highly personal account of political, commercial and social life from the '70s to the present day.With a refreshingly uncompromising manner, Bell applies his acerbic wit and re...