My Life, My Way by Cliff Richard

My Life, My Way by Cliff Richard lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Headline Review, 2008, Hardback in dust wrapper.

Illustrated by way of: Black & White Photographs; Colour Photographs;

From the cover: "It was a few bars of Heartbreak Hotel, heard briefly through the open window of a car, that captured his imagination. The young Cliff Richard and his friends had never heard music like it. They went home and sat by their radios, desperate to find out whose voice they had found so exciting. Once he discovered Elvis Presley, Cliff knew what he wanted to do with his life and went for it with single-minded determination.

He isn't the only council house kid to make it in rock 'n' roll, but he is the only one to have outsold every other artist in the UK including Elvis and the Beatles. He's the only one who's had a number one hit single in every decade and who, fifty years later, is still recording, still touring and still filling arenas the world over.

This is his story, told by him. A committed Christian, knighted by the Queen for his charity work, it is not the usual rock star's tale of drugs, sex and degradation. It's a fascinating story of a man who has broken all the rules, and a unique insight into one of the most iconic figures of our time."

Very Good — in Very Good Dust Wrapper. A little rubbing to the edges of the dust wrapper.

Grey boards with Gilt titling to the Spine. [XII] 308 pages. Index. 9½" x 6¼".

Of course, if you don't like this one there are plenty more available here!

The Illustrated Lark Rise to Candleford Abridged by Julian Shuckburgh by Flora Thompson

The Illustrated Lark Rise to Candleford Abridged by Julian Shuckburgh by Flora Thompson lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Century Publishing Co., 1986, Hardback.

Contains: Lark Rise; Over to Candleford; Candleford Green; Illustrated by way of: Black & White Photographs; Colour Photographs; Colour Drawings; An abridged version of the original three volumes of the classic. Autobiographical in form, the trilogy gives a picture of country life in the last quarter of the 19th century, just as the pattern of rural self-sufficiency country life was crumbling under the impact of the Industrial Revolution.

Very Good. Pages very gently age-tanned at the margins with a little dulling to the boards.

Red boards with Title Plate titling to the Upper Board. 224 pages. 10¼" x 7¾".

Of course, if you don't like this one there are plenty more available here!

Random Reflections of a West Country Master Craftsman by Cyril H. G. Beazer

Random Reflections of a West Country Master Craftsman by Cyril H. G. Beazer lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

C. H. G. Beazer, 1981, Hardback in dust wrapper.

Jacket illustration: The author working on the renovation of Nelson Place West, Bath, with Norfolk Crescent in the background. Illustrated by way of: Black & White Photographs; Colour Photographs; Colour Drawings [1]; Signed by the author on the half-title page — unverified and reflected as such in the lack of premium.

From the cover: "RANDOM REFLECTIONS is the story of a truly remarkable and many-sided man. Born of parents of modest means into a large family, he tells of his early years in the South-Gloucestershire village of Marshfield.

Here he began a life-long study of the stone-mason's craft that was to raise him — as apprentice, journeyman and master — from penniless country lad to successful head of a large construction group.

Stricken by polio as a comparatively young man, his dogged determination to succeed excites the reader's admiration. Love of craftsmanship has been the major factor in the author's life, and in this book the technicalities of his craft are described in fascinating detail. His boundless energy found additional satisfaction in self-taught apiculture, in the creation of his gardens, and in his love of rugby football. Yet running through Cyril Beazer's story a shrewd political and economic philosophy highlights the robust independence of this West Country Master Craftsman.

A valuable addition to the social history of our time."

Good — in Good Dust Wrapper. Heavily faded at the spine of the dust wrapper. Gently bruised at the head of the spine and the top corners of the boards with commensurate wear to the dust wrapper. Boards damp marked at the top edge. Text complete, clean and tight.

Fawn boards with Gilt titling to the Spine & Upper Board. 158 pages. Index. 9½" x 6¾.

Of course, if you don't like this one there are plenty more available here!

Air Power 2000 by Michael J. Gething

Air Power 2000 by Michael J. Gething lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Arms & Armour, 1992, Hardback in dust wrapper.

Contains a glossary of terms. Illustrated by way of: Black and White Photographs;

From the cover: "The greatest single revolution in airpower was perhaps the leap to jet propulsion, which together with the destructive potential of the nuclear weapon dominated airpower for four decades. While the air fleets were built, the war they were supposed to fight never materialized, thus demonstrating the difficulty in predicting the future nature of war from the air. Aircraft designers and tacticians can only estimate what might happen in a war: when the real thing happens, the lessons learnt often contradict previous ideas. This can be very costly to incorporate into airpower — aircraft and weapons costs spiral every year, and nations want the best available for their money, with a guarantee that a E20 million aircraft will not be rendered obsolete next year.

To complicate further airpower prediction there is always a background of political argument, budgetary restraints and possible failure of international collaboration. The classic example of the TSR-2 shows how a potentially superb aircraft can be lost due to government cancellation. Modern air-power is no less susceptible to such vagaries.

Air Power 2000 presents an informed and intelligent review of the most dramatic revolutions in modem airpower with the aim of predicting what aspects of contemporary weaponry will still be with us in the year 2000, and what we can expect technology will provide as replacements. Coming soon after the first live combat debut of so many frontline weapons systems, this is more than ever a relevant topic for study: analysis of the war in the Gulf will eventually result in new hardware, which will again meet airpower predictions only as far as the statisticians, designers and strategists allow.

This publication will enable any reader to be more aware of the basics of current military aviation technology and of how far hardware can advance in the next decade. The realistic appraisal of today's forces will be appreciated by the professional aviator and the military strategist for the level of technological detail, but equally the amateur enthusiast will relish the new perspective gained on this most immediate form of warfare."

Very Good — in Very Good Dust Wrapper.

Blue boards with Gilt titling to the Spine. 128 pages. Index. 10" x 7¾".

Of course, if you don't like this one there are plenty more available here!

[tags air,power,battlefield,helicopters,high,level,reconnaissance,aircraft,unmanned,warplanes,military,low,observables,stealth,flight,control,systems,electronic,warfare,missiles,ground,weapons,advanced,tactical,fighter]

[category BookLovers of Bath: The Shop!]

Air Power 2000 by Michael J. Gething

Air Power 2000 by Michael J. Gething lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Arms & Armour, 1992, Hardback in dust wrapper.

Contains a glossary of terms. Illustrated by way of: Black and White Photographs;

From the cover: "The greatest single revolution in airpower was perhaps the leap to jet propulsion, which together with the destructive potential of the nuclear weapon dominated airpower for four decades. While the air fleets were built, the war they were supposed to fight never materialized, thus demonstrating the difficulty in predicting the future nature of war from the air. Aircraft designers and tacticians can only estimate what might happen in a war: when the real thing happens, the lessons learnt often contradict previous ideas. This can be very costly to incorporate into airpower — aircraft and weapons costs spiral every year, and nations want the best available for their money, with a guarantee that a E20 million aircraft will not be rendered obsolete next year.

To complicate further airpower prediction there is always a background of political argument, budgetary restraints and possible failure of international collaboration. The classic example of the TSR-2 shows how a potentially superb aircraft can be lost due to government cancellation. Modern air-power is no less susceptible to such vagaries.

Air Power 2000 presents an informed and intelligent review of the most dramatic revolutions in modem airpower with the aim of predicting what aspects of contemporary weaponry will still be with us in the year 2000, and what we can expect technology will provide as replacements. Coming soon after the first live combat debut of so many frontline weapons systems, this is more than ever a relevant topic for study: analysis of the war in the Gulf will eventually result in new hardware, which will again meet airpower predictions only as far as the statisticians, designers and strategists allow.

This publication will enable any reader to be more aware of the basics of current military aviation technology and of how far hardware can advance in the next decade. The realistic appraisal of today's forces will be appreciated by the professional aviator and the military strategist for the level of technological detail, but equally the amateur enthusiast will relish the new perspective gained on this most immediate form of warfare."

Very Good — in Very Good Dust Wrapper.

Blue boards with Gilt titling to the Spine. 128 pages. Index. 10" x 7¾".

Of course, if you don't like this one there are plenty more available here!

Learn to Sew: A Beginner's Guide with Step-by-step Techniques and 14 Easy Projects by Chris Jefferys

Learn to Sew: A Beginner's Guide with Step-by-step Techniques and 14 Easy Projects by Chris Jefferys lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

New Holland, 2008, Paperback.

Illustrated by way of: Colour Photographs; Diagrams;

Very Good.

96 pages. Index. 11" x 8½".

Of course, if you don't like this one there are plenty more available here!

Learn to Sew: A Beginner's Guide with Step-by-step Techniques and 14 Easy Projects by Chris Jefferys

Learn to Sew: A Beginner's Guide with Step-by-step Techniques and 14 Easy Projects by Chris Jefferys lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

New Holland, 2008, Paperback.

Illustrated by way of: Colour Photographs; Diagrams;

Very Good.

96 pages. Index. 11" x 8½".

Of course, if you don't like this one there are plenty more available here!

Learn to Sew: A Beginner's Guide with Step-by-step Techniques and 14 Easy Projects by Chris Jefferys

Learn to Sew: A Beginner's Guide with Step-by-step Techniques and 14 Easy Projects by Chris Jefferys lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

New Holland, 2008, Paperback.

Illustrated by way of: Colour Photographs; Diagrams;

Very Good.

96 pages. Index. 11" x 8½".

Of course, if you don't like this one there are plenty more available here!

The No-work Garden: Getting the Most Out of Your Garden For the Least Amount of Work by Bob Flowerdew

The No-work Garden: Getting the Most Out of Your Garden For the Least Amount of Work by Bob Flowerdew lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Silverdale Books, 2005, Paperback.

Illustrated by way of: Colour Photographs; Colour Drawings;

From the cover: "Bob Flowerdew shares his revolutionary approach to garden design and maintenance, giving you the secrets to getting the best out of your garden with the least amount of work. He aims to remove and reduce the onerous burden of chores and to encourage you to trust in nature so you can spend more time in your garden pottering, attending to favourite plants and enjoying it rather than arduously digging and manicuring.

The No-Work Garden provides you, whether a novice or experienced gardener, with a wealth of labour-saving tips for every aspect of the garden as well as no-nonsense advice on choosing what you want and how hard you are prepared to work for it. If you so desire a bowling-green lawn then obviously you will have to work diligently, but you can gain a near perfect lawn for much less effort.

Bob encourages a 'keep your eye on the ball' approach, suggesting you don't be distracted by your neighbour's prize-winning specimens, and don't adhere to conventional advice that may be more appropriate to higher yielding gardens, like applying chemical fertilisers. He highlights that if important tasks are done effectively, unnecessary work is avoided, like a good mulch reduces weeding and watering, and prompt pruning deters pests and diseases.

With practical advice on issues such as making mowing easier and why you don't need to spend your life digging, and common-sense tips on the benefits of choosing plants that thrive locally, welcoming wildlife and trusting in nature to aid the upkeep of your garden, this is the invaluable must-have handbook for gardeners who want to see spectacular results with minimum effort."

Very Good. Lightly rubbed at the top corner of the upper panel otherwise a very well presented copy.

192 pages. Index. 10¾" x 9".

Of course, if you don't like this one there are plenty more available here!

The No-work Garden: Getting the Most Out of Your Garden For the Least Amount of Work by Bob Flowerdew

The No-work Garden: Getting the Most Out of Your Garden For the Least Amount of Work by Bob Flowerdew lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Silverdale Books, 2005, Paperback.

Illustrated by way of: Colour Photographs; Colour Drawings;

From the cover: "Bob Flowerdew shares his revolutionary approach to garden design and maintenance, giving you the secrets to getting the best out of your garden with the least amount of work. He aims to remove and reduce the onerous burden of chores and to encourage you to trust in nature so you can spend more time in your garden pottering, attending to favourite plants and enjoying it rather than arduously digging and manicuring.

The No-Work Garden provides you, whether a novice or experienced gardener, with a wealth of labour-saving tips for every aspect of the garden as well as no-nonsense advice on choosing what you want and how hard you are prepared to work for it. If you so desire a bowling-green lawn then obviously you will have to work diligently, but you can gain a near perfect lawn for much less effort.

Bob encourages a 'keep your eye on the ball' approach, suggesting you don't be distracted by your neighbour's prize-winning specimens, and don't adhere to conventional advice that may be more appropriate to higher yielding gardens, like applying chemical fertilisers. He highlights that if important tasks are done effectively, unnecessary work is avoided, like a good mulch reduces weeding and watering, and prompt pruning deters pests and diseases.

With practical advice on issues such as making mowing easier and why you don't need to spend your life digging, and common-sense tips on the benefits of choosing plants that thrive locally, welcoming wildlife and trusting in nature to aid the upkeep of your garden, this is the invaluable must-have handbook for gardeners who want to see spectacular results with minimum effort."

Very Good. Lightly rubbed at the top corner of the upper panel otherwise a very well presented copy.

192 pages. Index. 10¾" x 9".

Of course, if you don't like this one there are plenty more available here!

The No-work Garden: Getting the Most Out of Your Garden For the Least Amount of Work by Bob Flowerdew

The No-work Garden: Getting the Most Out of Your Garden For the Least Amount of Work by Bob Flowerdew lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Silverdale Books, 2005, Paperback.

Illustrated by way of: Colour Photographs; Colour Drawings;

From the cover: "Bob Flowerdew shares his revolutionary approach to garden design and maintenance, giving you the secrets to getting the best out of your garden with the least amount of work. He aims to remove and reduce the onerous burden of chores and to encourage you to trust in nature so you can spend more time in your garden pottering, attending to favourite plants and enjoying it rather than arduously digging and manicuring.

The No-Work Garden provides you, whether a novice or experienced gardener, with a wealth of labour-saving tips for every aspect of the garden as well as no-nonsense advice on choosing what you want and how hard you are prepared to work for it. If you so desire a bowling-green lawn then obviously you will have to work diligently, but you can gain a near perfect lawn for much less effort.

Bob encourages a 'keep your eye on the ball' approach, suggesting you don't be distracted by your neighbour's prize-winning specimens, and don't adhere to conventional advice that may be more appropriate to higher yielding gardens, like applying chemical fertilisers. He highlights that if important tasks are done effectively, unnecessary work is avoided, like a good mulch reduces weeding and watering, and prompt pruning deters pests and diseases.

With practical advice on issues such as making mowing easier and why you don't need to spend your life digging, and common-sense tips on the benefits of choosing plants that thrive locally, welcoming wildlife and trusting in nature to aid the upkeep of your garden, this is the invaluable must-have handbook for gardeners who want to see spectacular results with minimum effort."

Very Good. Lightly rubbed at the top corner of the upper panel otherwise a very well presented copy.

192 pages. Index. 10¾" x 9".

Of course, if you don't like this one there are plenty more available here!

That's Another Story: The Autobiography by Julie Walters

That's Another Story: The Autobiography by Julie Walters lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 2008, Hardback in dust wrapper.

A Later Printing. Illustrated by way of: Black & White Photographs; Colour Photographs; Illustrated endpapers and blanks;

From the cover: "Julie Walters has been described as the nation's most popular actress and comedienne. She has been delighting us on screen and on stage for over twenty-five years and — thanks to her undoubted talent, infectious spirit and self-deprecating humour — we have taken her to our hearts. Now she tells us her own story, in her own words.

She was born in fifties Birmingham, daughter of an austere Irish Catholic mother. She was sent to school in a convent and from a young age always wanted to be an actress — but to appease her mother she first went into nursing. This didn't last for long, though, and she soon went to join The Everyman Theatre in Liverpool.

West End success with Educating Rita followed, and she quickly replicated her success on film, playing opposite Michael Caine. Julie's collaborations with her close friend Victoria Wood have given us, among others, the unforgettable character 'Mrs Overall' in Acorn Antiques. Julie has also starred in a range of films including Billy Elliot, Calendar Girls and Mamma Mia!, and she has recently charmed a new generation of fans playing Mrs Weasley in the Harry Potter films.

This, her long-awaited autobiography, candidly reveals all the highs and lows in an extraordinary life. It is a remarkable piece of writing: funny, painfully felt, moving, warm, fiercely intelligent and — above all — wholly entertaining."

Very Good — in Very Good Dust Wrapper.

Blue boards with Silver titling to the Spine. 287 pages. Index. 9½" x 6¼".

Of course, if you don't like this one there are plenty more available here!

Betrayal: The Struggle For Cricket's Soul by Graeme Wright

Betrayal: The Struggle For Cricket's Soul by Graeme Wright lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

H. F. & G. Witherby, 1993, Hardback in dust wrapper.

2nd impression. [First Edition: 1993] Illustrated by way of: Black and White Photographs;

From the cover: "In 1963 English cricket abolished the distinction between the amateur and the professional in the first-class county game. If, thirty years on, this seems little more than social semantics, it effected a greater change in the game than one simply of social status. It influenced how county cricket in England was played, administered and financed.

In the same year, a one-day knockout competition, with sponsorship, was introduced, so beginning the commercialization of cricket. Over the next three decades sponsorship, broadcasting fees and the marketing of the game brought millions of pounds into English cricket. But they also changed the nature of the county game so that it became a somewhat distant relation to the meadow game with the beautiful name that was played and watched for unsophisticated recreation.

With original, often controversial arguments and ideas accompanied by a parade of Test and county players, Betrayal confronts the crucial questions which concern today's cricket-lovers. David Cower, Micky Stewart, Tom Graveney, lan Botham, Carry Sobers, Geoff Boycott, Ted Dexter, Ray Illingworth and Graham Gooch are just some of the cricketers of the past thirty years who come and go as Graeme Wright shrewdly analyses the problems cricket has faced. Along the way appears a picture which is as much of England as of her national game."

Very Good — in Very Good Dust Wrapper. Front flap slightly creased. Top edge of the text block tanned.

Green boards with Gilt titling to the Spine. 223 pages. Index. 9½" x 6¼".

Of course, if you don't like this one there are plenty more available here!

Walt Disney's Fantasyland; America; Stories from Other Lands; Worlds of Nature; by Photographs & Illustrations by the Walt Disney Studio

Walt Disney's Fantasyland; America; Stories from Other Lands; Worlds of Nature; by Photographs & Illustrations by the Walt Disney Studio lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Grolier, 1965, Hardback.

Illustrated by way of: Colour Photographs; Colour Drawings; Illustrated endpapers and blanks;

Good. All volumes have the boards sealed in mylar otherwise a very well presented set.

Pictorial boards. 10½" x 7½".

Of course, if you don't like this one there are plenty more available here!

God, Man, Salt Water, And The Eastern Shore by William I. Tawes

God, Man, Salt Water, And The Eastern Shore by William I. Tawes lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Tidewater Publishers, 1967, Hardback in dust wrapper.

Jacket illustration: Autumn Dawn on the Chesapeake. Illustrated by way of: Black & White Plates; Maps to the endpapers and blanks;

Good — in Good Dust Wrapper. Unlaminated dust wrapper a little edgeworn and faded with several short tears, a little loss. Leans. Gently bruised at the head, tail and corners of the binding. Edges of the text block lightly spotted. Text complete, clean and tight.

Turquoise boards with Gilt titling to the Spine. [IX] 205 pages. 9" x 6".

Of course, if you don't like this one there are plenty more available here!

Under Ethiopian Skies by Richard Pankhurst, Duncan Willetts & Graham Hancock

Under Ethiopian Skies by Richard Pankhurst, Duncan Willetts & Graham Hancock lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

éditions HL, 1983, Paperback.

First in this, paperback, edition. Illustrated by way of: Colour Photographs; Maps [1];

Good+. Leans. Gently rubbed at the edges of the spine and wrappers. Text complete, clean and tight.

191 pages. 11¾" x 8¼".

Of course, if you don't like this one there are plenty more available here!

The Ultimate Time Team Companion: An Alternative History of Britain by Tim Taylor

Illustrated by way of: Black & White Photographs; Colour Photographs;

Very Good — in Very Good Dust Wrapper. A little rubbing to the edges of the dust wrapper. Leans slightly. Text complete, clean and tight.

Brown boards with Gilt titling to the Spine. 211 pages. Index. 11¼" x 9".

Of course, if you don't like this one there are plenty more available here!

The Tropical Fish Handbook by David Goodwin

The Tropical Fish Handbook by David Goodwin lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

King Books, 2012, Paperback.

Illustrated by way of: Colour Photographs;

Very Good.

256 pages. Index. 8¼" x 6½".

Of course, if you don't like this one there are plenty more available here!

Eventing Insights by Blyth Tait

Signed by the author on the half-title page — unverified and reflected as such in the lack of premium. Jacket illustration: Blyth Tait and Ricochet at Burghley, 1990. Illustrated by way of: Black & White Photographs; Colour Photographs; Diagrams; Tables;

Very Good — in Very Good Dust Wrapper. Top edge of the dust wrapper a little worn and creased. Text complete, clean and tight.

Blue boards with Gilt titling to the Spine. 144 pages. Index. 10" x 7½".

Of course, if you don't like this one there are plenty more available here!

More Tales of the Old Poachers by John Humphreys

More Tales of the Old Poachers by John Humphreys lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

David & Charles, 1996, Hardback in dust wrapper.

2nd printing. [First Published: 1995] Illustrated by way of: Black & White Drawings; Colour Drawings; Illustrated endpapers and blanks;

Very Good — in Good Dust Wrapper. A little rubbing to the edges of the dust wrapper with a 1" closed tear to the bottom corner of the upper panel. Text complete, clean and tight.

Burgundy boards with Gilt titling to the Spine. 184 pages. Index. 10¾" x 7¾".

Of course, if you don't like this one there are plenty more available here!

The Weekend Builder: A Practical Guide to Major Home Improvements and Extensions by Julian Worthington

The Weekend Builder: A Practical Guide to Major Home Improvements and Extensions by Julian Worthington lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Orbis, 1985, Hardback.

A Later Printing. Illustrated by way of: Black & White Photographs; Colour Photographs; Diagrams;

Very Good. Laminate creased on the upper board. Pages lightly age-tanned.

Pictorial boards. 144 pages. Index. 11½" x 8½".

Of course, if you don't like this one there are plenty more available here!

The Black Death by Philip Ziegler

The Black Death by Philip Ziegler lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Guild Publishing, 1991, Hardback in dust wrapper.

Jacket illustration: Procession of Gregory the Great to end the Plague in Rome. Illustrated by way of: Black & White Photographs; Colour Photographs;

Very Good — in Good+ Dust Wrapper. A little rubbing to the edges of the dust wrapper with nicks at the spine ends. Text complete, clean and tight but the first blank is lightly creased at the top corner.

Black boards with Gilt titling to the Spine. [VI] 249 pages. Index. 10" x 7".

Of course, if you don't like this one there are plenty more available here!

The ABC of Contract Bridge: Being a Complete Outline of the Acol Bidding System and the Card Play of Contract Bridge Especially Prepared For Beginners by Ben Cohen & Rhoda Barrow

The ABC of Contract Bridge: Being a Complete Outline of the Acol Bidding System and the Card Play of Contract Bridge Especially Prepared For Beginners by Ben Cohen & Rhoda Barrow lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop.

Anthony Blond, 1964, Hardback in dust wrapper.

Very Good — in Very Good Dust Wrapper. A little rubbing to the edges of the dust wrapper. Price Clipped. Pages very gently age-tanned. Previous owners' inscription to the first blank alongside a small address sticker.

Dark Blue Spine Strip with Pale Blue boards with Gilt titling to the Spine. 287 pages. 8¾" x 5¾".

Of course, if you don't like this one there are plenty more available here!