An 85 year old retired lecturer writes a semi diary in humorous fashion of his daily views on life. He and his elderly wife are attempting to emigrate and live in Italy, but his dysfunctional adult children are not in favour. This is an unusual but classic comic account aimed at all ages.
An 85 year old retired lecturer writes a semi diary in humorous fashion of his daily views on life. He and his elderly wife are attempting to emigrate...
Two ex- Royal Navy officers accidentally become mixed up with Colombiam drug smugglerswhile sailing in the English Channel. Later, they help the customs to hunt down the criminals with the help of Rear Admiral 'Cocky Cockburn'. This is the Admiral's first adventure and the most complex. The action moves from the UK to Bagota to Jamaica and Majorca in a page turning saga with many twists. Readers of Cocky' other books will want to return to this one.
Two ex- Royal Navy officers accidentally become mixed up with Colombiam drug smugglerswhile sailing in the English Channel. Later, they help the custo...
This is the fifth book of the adventures of Admiral Sir Geoffrey Cockburn RN. Cocky has never been a conventional hero. Events happen to him, rather than being initiated by him. He has usually been a victim of circumstances and fortunate to escape. This trip to America and the Pacific North West is no exception. On what was supposed to be a quiet sailing holiday in Portland Oregon on the Columbia river, Cocky gets caught up in a bungled kidnapping and a boat chase down the great river. This time there are Chinese gangsters and a beautiful ex-FBI agent to add to the mix; not to mention an...
This is the fifth book of the adventures of Admiral Sir Geoffrey Cockburn RN. Cocky has never been a conventional hero. Events happen to him, rather t...
John Gladd is a homeless man, ex-army, without a job, who sleeps on a park bench in Winchester This is the story of his unexpected change in fortunes and how he copes with the hatred and love that results. The scene is set in the ancient cathedral city of Winchester in England and the cast of characters is fictional but typify the diversity of the citizens to be found there.
John Gladd is a homeless man, ex-army, without a job, who sleeps on a park bench in Winchester This is the story of his unexpected change in fortunes ...
This small booklet is designed for novices beginning watercolours for the very first time. It would be particularly suitable as a handout for any teacher to give to their students as a reminder of the basics.
This small booklet is designed for novices beginning watercolours for the very first time. It would be particularly suitable as a handout for any teac...
This story is set in the world of intelligence gathering and espionage. A disillusioned London university teacher and a mysterious Belgian yogi with aristocratic connections, work together against suspicion, kidnap and murder. The story moves from London to the Scilly Isles, to France, Palestine, and eventually to Australia, in their fascinating journey of discovery and adventures.
This story is set in the world of intelligence gathering and espionage. A disillusioned London university teacher and a mysterious Belgian yogi with a...
Yacht delivery skipper Jack North leaves home without informing his family to sail the world. He is arrested on a drugs charge in Morocco. He hires a beautiful American girl as a mate and saves refugees. Meantime his actions create all kinds of problems for his family, children and grandchildren. How will it all work out?
Yacht delivery skipper Jack North leaves home without informing his family to sail the world. He is arrested on a drugs charge in Morocco. He hires a ...
Scrivener Outline Two teenagers find an ancient journal hidden in the roof of Winchester cathedral. They take it and give it to the history professor at the university. He begins to read this diary of Ned a medieval scribe, which then becomes the subject of the novel. The book tells the life history and adventures of Ned in his own words from rags to riches, but translated into modern English. The novel moves back and forth from the medieval tale to the modern day where the clergy and the academics argue over the copyright and reveal their love lives. Professor Clarke, his wife and mistress,...
Scrivener Outline Two teenagers find an ancient journal hidden in the roof of Winchester cathedral. They take it and give it to the history professor ...