Retired Civil Engineer Mike Collins second foray down the branch lines of memory have produced a host of humorous new faces and some recognisable barmpots from his first volume. Notable among these are Bill the prankster, the helpful if hilarity-prone Wendy, and the megalithic figure of Mikes No. 2, John Midgley.

There are triumphs aplenty, including the heroic feats of Mikes Stakhanovite team on the York Remodelling Project, and swift action in the face of electrification, bulls on the line, and the wrong kind of snow. Yet there are sadnesses as well - a fatal road accident, the use of...

Tackling social exclusion should be a central aim of any civilised social policy. In this meticulously revised and updated new edition of his groundbreaking study, Sport and Social Exclusion, Mike Collins has assembled a vast array of new evidence from a range of global sources to demonstrate how the effects of social exclusion are as evident in sport as they are in any area of society.

The book uses sport as an important sphere for critical reflection on existing social policy and explores sport's role as a source of initiatives for tackling exclusion. It examines key...

Prepare yourself to be a great producer when using 'Pro Tools' in your studio. This is a definitive guide to the software for new and professional users, providing you with various vital skills you need to know. Covering both the Pro Tools HD and LE, it is illustrated in color and packed with hints and tips.

She was a girl from a well-to-do background, who fell in love with her best friend at University. He was the heir to the throne. As he gave her the attention of the world's media, she gave him the one thing he never expected - a normal life. See both their stories, back to back, in comic book form.

Tackling social exclusion should be a central aim of any civilised social policy. In this meticulously revised and updated new edition of his study, 'Sport and Social Exclusion', Mike Collins has assembled a vast array of new evidence from a range of global sources to demonstrate how the effects of social exclusion are as evident in sport as they are in any area of society. The book uses sport as an important sphere for critical reflection on existing social policy and explores sport's role as a source of initiatives for tackling exclusion.

Prepare yourself to be a great producer when using Pro Tools in your studio. Pro Tools 9 for Music Production is the definitive guide to the software for new and professional users, providing you with all the vital skills you need to know. Covering both the Pro Tools HD and LE this book is extensively illustrated in color and packed with time saving hints and tips, it is a great reference to keep on hand as a constant source of information.Detailed chapters on the user interface, theMIDI and scoring features, recording, editing, signal processing and mixing blend essential knowledge with...

Pro Tools LE and M-Powered is an authoritative guide to Digidesign's entry-level hardware and software systems. Illustrated throughout with color screen grabs, the book starts by giving you useful overviews and advice about the hardware options available. Subsequent chapters are packed with easy-to-follow instructions, valuable hints and time-saving tips on how to use the software. Includes:* Full coverage of all new features in version 7* Information on tempos, clicks and grooves* Two chapters on MIDI* Useful tutorials on using Reason, Live and SampleTank* Recommendations on backups and...

Hone your Pro Tools music production skills and create better tracks with Pro Tools 11: Music Production, Recording, Editing, and Mixing.
With Pro Tools 11, you’ll get more than descriptions of Pro Tools features and menus—this book grounds its Pro Tools instruction thoroughly in real-world music production. Learn to leverage this powerful DAW and bend it to your will, whether you’re recording and mixing a band or producing a dance track. Get tips that will save you time, even if you’re an old hand at Pro Tools. Extensive full-color screenshots visually guide you through the book,...