This is a study of the evolving relationship between the British colonial state and the copper mining industry in Northern Rhodesia, from the early stages of development to decolonization, encompassing depression, wartime mobilization and fundamental changes in the nature and context of colonial rule.

Harold Macmillan's 'Wind of Change' speech, delivered to the South African parliament in Cape Town at the end of a landmark six-week African tour, presaged the end of the British Empire in Africa. This book, the first to focus on Macmillan's 'Wind of Change', comprises a series of essays by leading historians in the field. Contributors reconsider the significance of the speech within the politics of different overseas and British constituencies, including in the wider British World. Some contributors engage directly with the speech itself - its metropolitan political context, production,...

TIPS AND ADVICE FOR THE ASPIRING SINGER/SONGWRITER/MUSICIAN/PERFORMER Backed up by true stories about rock 'n roll stars on tour as told by some guy who happened to be there at the time. STUFF THAT YOU WILL FIND NOWHERE ELSE What are the critics saying? "EXCELLENT AND HIGHLY ENTERTAINING " - Sandy Kenyon, Entertainment Reporter, WABC-TV, Ch. 7, New York WHAT IS THIS BOOK ALL ABOUT? In an era where records, radio, press and TV don't matter as much anymore, songwriting and live performance are everything. And the art and craft of songwriting and performing haven't changed. That's what this book...