Download or read book Billy s Brainwave written by Ian Buttle and published by Austin Macauley Publishers. This book was released on 2023-11-10 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eleven-year-old Billy Barnes lives with his parents and elder sister, Julia. He is usually a happy boy and spends most of his time with one of his best friends, Ali Patel. However, Billy has a problem. A big problem! He was stopped by some older boys as he was on his way home from school. One of them demanded protection money from Billy and made it quite clear that it was pay up, or suffer the consequences! Just how are Billy and Ali going to solve this problem, without involving Billy’s parents? If he does that, he runs a considerable risk of becoming a laughingstock in his class. He can almost hear some of the other boys shouting, “Billy Barnes has to ask his mum and dad for help, just like in reception class!” The solution is as clever as it is simple and is the start of a number of exciting adventures for Billy and Ali.
Download or read book Billy s Brainwave written by Ian Buttle and published by Austin Macauley. This book was released on 2023-11-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eleven-year-old Billy Barnes lives with his parents and elder sister, Julia. He is usually a happy boy and spends most of his time with one of his best friends, Ali Patel. However, Billy has a problem. A big problem! He was stopped by some older boys as he was on his way home from school. One of them demanded protection money from Billy and made it quite clear that it was pay up, or suffer the consequences! Just how are Billy and Ali going to solve this problem, without involving Billy's parents? If he does that, he runs a considerable risk of becoming a laughingstock in his class. He can almost hear some of the other boys shouting, "Billy Barnes has to ask his mum and dad for help, just like in reception class!" The solution is as clever as it is simple and is the start of a number of exciting adventures for Billy and Ali.
Download or read book Billy Bunter s Brain Wave Illustrated by R J Macdonald written by Charles Hamilton and published by . This book was released on 1953 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Billy Bragg written by Andrew Collins and published by Random House. This book was released on 2013-02-14 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Love me or hate me. It's a great read’ - Billy Bragg He was a punk. He was a soldier. He was a flag-waver for the Labour Party and the miners. He is Billy Bragg, passionate protest folk singer and tireless promoter of political and humanitarian causes around the world. His life encapsulates so much about his generation: born in the late ’50s, passions forged by punk, politics shaped by Thatcherism, career inspired by engagement, hope provided by the end of the Cold War and ideology galvanised by what he sees as a ‘post-ideological’ twenty-first century. He adapts to survive: serious about compassion and accountability, he likes a laugh too, and has never forgotten where he comes from. Still Suitable for Miners is the official Billy Bragg story, tracing his life, family and career at close range from Barking to the present day. This 20th anniversary edition has been updated to include the rise of Corbyn, the unfolding of Brexit, Billy’s reclamation of skiffle and his overtures into Americana.
Download or read book Billy Bunter s Brain wave written by Charles Hamilton and published by . This book was released on 1953 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Brainwave 4 2 e written by Malhotra Anjana and published by Pearson Education India. This book was released on 2006-09 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Billy s Tree written by Nicholas Kyriacos and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a major novel that deals with the impossibility of escaping from your past and the need to confront previous injustices. Its about the power of friendship, the need to exorcise ghosts, and the devastating ways in which families can be torn apart. A mixture of footy club, Greek and Lebanese immigrants, stolen children and more.
Download or read book Billy and The Joels The American rock star and his German family story eBook written by Steffen Radlmaier and published by ars vivendi Verlag. This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 1920s, Karl Amson Joel and his wife Meta founded a mail-order linen goods company in Nuremberg, Germany. The business flourished, and it could have turned out to be a picture-book success story, were it not for the coming to power of Adolf Hitler. To escape the Nazis, the Jewish couple and their son Helmut fled first to Berlin and then on to Switzerland. The linen goods company was snapped up by department-store 'king' Josef Neckermann at basement price. A further hazardous journey then took the Joels to Cuba and, finally, to New York. Helmut married a young girl from Brooklyn and, in 1949, she gave birth to their son William Martin, known as 'Billy'. When the marriage fell apart, Helmut returned alone to Germany, re-married and had a second son, Alexander, now an internationally sought-after conductor. Billy Joel is one of the most successful solo artists in the world of international pop music, having sold over 100 million albums. His daughter Alexa Ray has also carved out a career for herself in music. In order to write this extensive biography, Steffen Radlmaier not only researched archives and analyzed specialist literature and interviews, over a period of many years he also conducted personal interviews with numerous family members, acquaintances and contemporary witnesses. He visited Billy Joel and his daughter in New York in the autumn of 2008.
Download or read book The G I Joe Roster written by Theresa Bane and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2024-08-05 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The wildly popular G.I. Joe universe has entertained kids since the 1960s, whether it be through a cartoon or an action figure. As G.I. Joe's stories expanded, so did the characters, and everyone had their favorite, be it Hawk and Duke fighting against evil or Cobra Commander and Destro bent on nothing less than world domination. For the first time ever, all the characters from the G.I. Joe multiverse--even those from outside the U.S. market--are gathered together in one location. Presented in field guide format, this book includes a history of the toy and comic lines as well as a thorough description of every action figure and character from the Cobra and G.I. Joe animated films, comics, and Hasbro-authorized fan fiction. With the addition of photographs from the private collection of Tommy Wyckoff, this book is a must-have for toy collectors and a chance for long-time G.I. Joe fans to recapture their favorite memories.
Download or read book Unvarnishing Reality written by Derek C. Maus and published by Univ of South Carolina Press. This book was released on 2012-10-15 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unvarnishing Reality draws original insight to the literature, politics, history, and culture of the cold war by closely examining the themes and goals of American and Russian satirical fiction. As Derek C. Maus illustrates, the paranoia of nuclear standoff provided a subversive storytelling mode for authors from both nations—including Thomas Pynchon, Robert Coover, John Barth, Walker Percy, Don DeLillo, Kurt Vonnegut Jr., Vasily Aksyonov, Yuz Aleshkovsky, Alexander Zinoviev, Vladimir Voinovich, Fazil Iskander, and Sasha Sokolov. Maus surveys the background of each nation's culture, language, sociology, politics, and philosophy to map the foundation on which cold war satire was built. By highlighting common themes of utopianism, technology, and propaganda, Maus effectively shows the ultimate motive of satirists on both sides was to question the various forces contributing to the cold war and to expose the absurdity of the continuous tension that pulsed between the United States and the Soviet Union for nearly half a century. Although cold war literature has been studied extensively, few critics have focused so keenly on comparisons of satirical fictions by Russian and American writers that condemn and subvert the polarizing ideologies inherent in superpower rivalry. Such a comparison reveals thematic and structural similarities that transcend specific national and cultural origins. In considering these works together, Maus locates a thoroughgoing humanistic refutation of the cold war and its operative doctrines as well as a range of proposed alternatives. Just as the cold war combatants ultimately reconciled in 1991 with the fall of the Soviet Union, Maus seeks to bring these two literary canons together now. Their thematic scope transcends cultural differences, and, as Maus demonstrates, these writers saw that there was not only the atomic bomb to fear, but also the dangers of complete national militarization and the constant polarizing threat of emergency. Thus their cold war critiques still resonate today and invite further comparative studies such as this one.
Download or read book Hiding to Nothing written by Andy Muir and published by Affirm Press. This book was released on 2019-02-26 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lay low, stay out of trouble and don?t get pulled over. It was probably the best advice I?d ever had. How long until I ignored it? All Lachie Munro wants is a quiet life in sunny Newcastle. But Lachie and quiet don?t seem to get along. When Lachie?s estranged dad, Terry, turns up fresh out of prison, he?s packing more than the usual family baggage. Suddenly there are two murderous goons on Lachie?s doorstep and the police are paying him special attention. But Terry?s on the hunt for a long-lost fortune, and he won?t be leaving Newcastle ? or Lachie ? without it. Hiding to Nothing is the next caper from the master of beachside noir, Andy Muir, a wild ride driven by brilliant characters and fast-paced dialogue. The underworld has never been so much fun.
Download or read book Captain Cat and the Umbrella Kid written by Paul Shaw and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2015-06-23 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2 Excitement-packed Escapades!! FEAR CAN BE FATAL: Beware the moor at night when the moon is high, the shadows long and the pubs closed thats when the Phantom Fiery Giraffe haunts the land! The sinister Snakecharmer strikes leaving the Umbrella Kid stricken with a slight case of Ophidiophobia (fear of snakes). He is packed off to the exclusive mountain-top Phobia Clinic of famous Doctor Balthazar Batkiss, where he discovers all manner of mystery: mountainside ghost-train rides, an exiled dictator laden with the stolen Crown Jewels of Qvania, not to mention a Giant Brain throbbing away in the basement! Meanwhile, Captain Cat is up to his wire whiskers in even more mystery: why have all the workers at a fly-spray factory been replaced with gangsters armed with tubas and trombones? Why is an African witchdoctor dancing out on the moors in the dead of night? And just why are all the locals so afraid of the eerie Phantom Fiery Giraffe? Before this Harrowing Adventure is over, Captain Cat and the Umbrella Kid will learn that Fear Can Be Fatal! THE AUNT FROM THE BLOOD LAGOON: Acid peach-bombs pelt Captain Cats penthouse HQ, an unprovoked attack by perfidious gangster The Peach! A berserk robot postman batters at the front door! A giant gorilla kidnaps Aunt Titania! What does it all mean? The trail leads Captain Cat and the Umbrella Kid to murky Blood Lagoon and the Horrors stirring within the submerged, seemingly long-abandoned Tix Top Toaster factory Sinister sextuplets, the Tix Brothers, are hatching an Insane Plot: to appropriate (ie steal) the amazing Captain Cat Crime Catalogue Computer! To achieve this goal, they unleash the Greatest Horror to Ever Walk the Earth an army of android aunts, marching up out of Blood Lagoon and invading Maxburg City. Will Captain Cat be able to put a spanner in their works? Will the Umbrella Kid, cornered by bossy aunts, finally be forced to tidy his room or will he have to take the only means of escape: leaping out of the window of the thirteenth tallest building in the world? The Aunt From the Blood Lagoon Captain Cat and the Umbrella Kids Most Awesome, Epic Adventure ever!!
Download or read book Bruce of Melbourne written by Cecil Edwards and published by London, Heinemann. This book was released on 1966 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a biography of an Australian prime minister including his early life; President of League of Nations Council; Chairman of United Nations World Food Council and chairman of British Finance Corporation for Industry.
Download or read book Gallipoli Sniper written by John Hamilton and published by Frontline Books. This book was released on 2015-04-30 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'This is a well-researched, detailed and compelling story.' Defender Magazine Billy Sing was a small, dark man – and a deadly killer. When, as a member of the Australian Imperial Force 5th Light Horse, he was thrust onto the narrow strip of land held by the Australians on Gallipoli, he witnessed the terrible effects of the Turkish snipers and decided to fight fire with fire. Using a simple Lee Enfield .303 rifle, Sing began to pick off unwary Turks who exposed themselves. Assisted by a 'spotter' who would single out targets for him, Sing acquired an unrivalled reputation as he killed increasing numbers of enemy soldiers. He became known as the 'Anzac Angel of Death' and the 'Assassin of Gallipoli' and was considered to be the most successful sniper and most feared man in Gallipoli. The Turks, aware of his reputation decided to target the Sing with their own marksman. In a deadly duel, Sing fired first and killed 'Abdul the Terrible'. This a vivid account of the merciless nature of the fighting in the Gallipoli Campaign from an award-winning journalist and best-selling author.
Download or read book Belfast Noir written by Adrian McKinty and published by Akashic Books. This book was released on 2014-11-04 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lee Child, Eoin McNamee, and others explore the dark corners and alleyways of Belfast.
Download or read book In Place of Fear written by Catriona McPherson and published by Hodder & Stoughton. This book was released on 2022-04-14 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Authentic social history at the birth of the NHS, an intriguing murder, a strong and convincing central character, and McPherson's wonderful story-telling skills make this a very classy mystery' ANN CLEEVES 'A hauntingly atmospheric weaving of social history and layered mystery, with a gutsy heroine determined to deliver justice. McPherson's writing is compelling, moving and memorable' SARAH YARWOOD-LOVETT Helen leaned close enough to fog the mirror with her breath and whispered, 'You, my girl, are a qualified medical almoner and at eight o'clock tomorrow morning you will be on the front line of the National Health Service of Scotland.' Her eyes looked huge and scared. 'So take a shake to yourself!'' Edinburgh, 1948. Helen Crowther leaves a crowded tenement home for her very own office in a doctor's surgery. Upstart, ungrateful, out of your depth - the words of disapproval come at her from everywhere but she's determined to take her chance and play her part. She's barely begun when she stumbles over a murder and learns that, in this most respectable of cities, no one will fight for justice at the risk of scandal. As Helen resolves to find a killer, she's propelled into a darker world than she knew existed, hardscrabble as her own can be. Disapproval is the least of her worries now. IN PLACE OF FEAR is a gripping new historical crime novel that is both enthralling and entertaining, and perfect for fans of AJ Pearce and Nicola Upson. Readers love IN PLACE OF FEAR: 'What a wonderful book this is!' 'I loved [it] ... Helen is another cracker of a heroine from McPherson and I hope to read much more of her story in future' 'Historical crime from a talented pen. Intriguing and compelling in equal measure' 'An excellent read'
Download or read book The Mystery of the Mawakidon Idol written by Joey Chang and published by Experiences & Experiments Books Pte Ltd. This book was released on with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John’s father owned a museum and it was so old that it badly needed maintenance. Thus, to save the museum, he had to find the lost idol. Not only could it save, it could fulfill wishes and most of all, attract people to visit the museum. John’s father, being too old, had instructed his two sons, John and Tim, to fulfill his wish. Tim, being the timid character was reluctant. Thus, John, being the brave one, decided to search for the idol. During his journey, he faced many ups and down. When John succeeded, Tim was jealous and hence, sabotaged John. When you read further, this book will walk you through all the dangers, thrills and adventures that John had encountered. During his trip, he met an amazing animal, the monkey, which became his companion and go through the dangers with him. Through John’s hard work, he had managed to save the museum from bankruptcy as people from all over the world came to visit the idol.
