Nelson writes novel based on disabled peddler
Back in the 1960’s singer Willie Nelson passed a vendor, living on the streets, selling an assortment of ribbons, pencils and colourful papers outside Lenard’s Department store in Fort Worth, Texas.
Back in the 1960’s singer Willie Nelson passed a vendor, living on the streets, selling an assortment of ribbons, pencils and colourful papers outside Lenard’s Department store in Fort Worth, Texas.
Hello, is this planet Earth? takes readers on a mesmerizing tour of astronaut Tim Peake’s historic and inspirational six-month Principia mission. Based on over 150 of Tim’s stunning photographs that he took on board the International Space Station, many of which have not been seen before, this lavish collection showcases the beauty of Earth from above, and is the perfect visual time capsule of Tim’s remarkable trip, which captured the imaginations of millions of children and adults across the world.
This inspirational autobiography explores the world of two of the UK’s most successful athletes, how they were inspired to take up cycling, the highs and lows of competing, and what it is like being cycling’s golden couple.
‘My goal, ultimately, is to try and make you as big a science fan as I am. That’s all this is, really. It’s a fanbook. An unofficial annual. It’s… like fan fiction. It’s a poster I want you to hang on your wall. But this ain’t about One Direction (RIP). It’s about SCIENCE.’
Following hot on the heels of last year's Top 10 bestseller, Ripley's Believe It or Not! 2017 offers a completely new compendium of strange but true facts and amazing stories; from the polar bear robot and the edible human skull, to the woman who still suffers from sea-sickness three years after her last boat trip, and the Swiss daredevil who soars over famous landmarks in his custom-made jet pack.
Nujeen Mustafa has cerebral palsy. This did not stop her travelling, with her sister, 3500 miles from Syria to Germany in a wheelchair. Denied access to an education in Syria because of her disability, she educated herself through the television – to speak English; to learn history, drama, science; to dream of meeting the Queen and becoming an astronaut. Escaping her war-torn country, this then sixteen-year-old suffered the hardships and dangers of the migrant route to reach safety in Europe where she hopes for a better future.
It is said that for more than half the world's population, the first car they ever saw was a Land Rover Defender. It mirrors many of our national traits, stiff upper-lipped and slightly eccentric. The car has remained relatively unchanged for nearly seven decades and has spawned an industry that includes dozens of publications, car shows, clubs, associations and even model car collectors who dedicate their lives to the Land Rover.
Chris Grayston needs little introduction, with over 25 years’ experience in the music industry as an; events director, music promoter, music manager, record label owner, distributer, song writer, producer, publisher and recording studio owner, he can now add author to his resume!
Emma Claire Sweeney tells us the inspiration behind her new book, The Owl Song at Dawn...
He has always been good at tracking down things that are hidden, like cockroaches in his mother’s kitchen cupboard, or tunnels in Gaza.