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In England's birdwatching paradise, a new breed has been sighted-a murderer . . .Young Tom French was found dead, lying in a marsh on the Norfolk coast, with his head bashed in and his binoculars still around his neck. One of the best birders in England, Tom had put the village of Rushy on the birdwatching map. Everyone liked him. Or did they?George Palmer-Jones, an elderly birdwatcher who decided quietly to look into the brutal crime, discovered mixed feelings aplenty. Still, he remained baffled by a deed that could have been motivated by thwarted love, pure envy, or something else altogether.But as he and his fellow "twitchers" flocked from Norfolk to Scotland to the Scilly Isles, in response to rumours of rare sightings, George-with help from his lovely wife, Molly-gradually discerned the true markings of a killer. All he had to do was prove it . . . before the murderer strikes again.

Physical description; 241 p., [8] p. of plates. Notes; SIGNED by the author. Price-clipped. Summary; The Bravo Two Zero mission, conducted by the SAS behind Iraqi lines, involved eight members of the regiment in one of the most famous stories of courage and survival in modern warfare. Ryan was hurt in combat, eventually struggling alone across the desert into Syria and freedom. Subjects; Great Britain. Army. Special Air Service Regiment, 22nd. Soldiers - Great Britain - Biography. Persian Gulf War, 1991 - Personal narratives, British. True stories: war / combat / elite forces. Middle East. Persian Gulf War, 1991 ; Personal narratives, British ; Special forces (Military science) ; Great Britain. Iraq-Kuwait Crisis, (1990-1991). Genres; Autobiography. Illustrated.

This is a book about football managers, live and uncut. A man punches the wall in a strategic show of anger. Another complains he has become a stranger to those he loves. A third relies on "my three a day: coffee, Nurofen and a bottle of wine." Yet another admits he is an oddity, who would prefer to be working in cricket. A fifth describes his professional life as "a circus". These are football managers, live and uncut. Arsene Wenger likens the job to "living on a volcano: any day may be your last". He speaks with the authority of being the longest serving manager in the English game, having been at Arsenal for 17 years. The average lifespan of a Football League manager is 17 months. Fifty three managers, across all four Divisions, were sacked, or resigned, in the 2012-13 season. There were fifty seven managerial changes in the 2013-14 season. What makes these men tick? They are familiar figures, who rarely offer anything more than a glimpse into their personal and professional lives. What shapes them? How and why do they do their job? Award-winning writer Michael Calvin provides the answers. Insecurity is a unifying factor, but managers at different levels face different sets of problems. Depending on their status, they are dealing with multi-millionaires, or mortgage slaves. Living on the Volcano charts the progress of more than 20 managers, in different circumstances and in different phases of their career. Some, like Brendan Rodgers and Roberto Martinez, are at the peak of their profession. Others, like Chris Hughton, Brian McDermott and Gary Waddock, have been sacked, and are seeking a way back into the game. They offer a unique insight into a trade which is prone to superficial judgement and savage swings in fortune. Management requires ruthlessness and empathy, idealism and cunning. Stories overlap, experiences intermingle, and myths are exposed.

Review: "Astonishing, soul-baring - the must-read memoir by rock's greatest survivor" (Daily Mail); "The book is written with a warm heart and a generous spirit. It is a thoughtful, moving reflection on a life of spectacular achievement" (Daily Express); "Turner comes across as courageous, optimistic, big-hearted and generous" (Sunday Times); "Fascinating, dramatic, surprising" (OK! Magazine); "An honest, thoughtful and touching reflection on a full and fulfilling life" (Sunday Express); About the Author: One of the best-selling artists of all time, Tina Turner has sold 200 million records, won 11 Grammy Awards and has set the stage on fire with every rock luminary from Mick Jagger to Beyonce. Her live shows have been seen by millions, with more concert tickets sold than any other solo performer in music history. Tina Turner has 3.6 million Likes on Facebook.