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Go Away Zone

A romantic small town comedy caper

By: Chris Towndrow

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Go Away Zone

A romantic small town comedy caper

By: Chris Towndrow

A small town. A happy couple. An accountant with a grudge. A corporate deal-maker on the prowl. An unexplored portal to nobody-knows-where. If Beckman Spiers thought life and love had been all figured out when he arrived in Sunrise, met Lolita Milan, and changed his career, he’s about to find out things aren’t that easy. This quirky town has a secret, and Lolita’s ex-boyfriend has a scheme that threatens to scupper Beckman’s new job, destroy Lolita’s business ambitions, and drive a wedge between them. The only way out may be to gamble everything – even their own lives. The sequel to the original, “laugh out loud funny” comedy-drama “Tow Away Zone” is a dramatic comedy caper fuelled by coffee, friendships and switchbacks aplenty.

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Valericain Press

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1916891632

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9781916891630

Stow Away Zone

A comedic small town cozy mystery

By: Chris Towndrow

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Stow Away Zone

A comedic small town cozy mystery

By: Chris Towndrow

When Lolita’s father dies, he leaves her a curio in his Will. It’s a box, which is not to be opened unless the town faces an existential crisis. But other people have boxes too, and they aren’t prepared to wait... which may cause the very crisis itself. Digging into the history of Sunrise uncovers a century-old mystery - a closely guarded secret which holds the key to the town’s future. Beckman and Lolita must embark on a mission to reconnect with family, rebuild a shattered friendship, and confront the most unexpected of adversaries to save the town they hold dear. Nothing can be taken for granted – not even love. The third book in the “Sunrise” trilogy is a humorous cozy mystery fuelled by coffee, break-ups, make-ups and a lot of sparkle.

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Valericain Press

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1916891659

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9781916891654

Tow Away Zone

A quirky romantic comedy with a killer bite

By: Chris Towndrow

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Tow Away Zone

A quirky romantic comedy with a killer bite

By: Chris Towndrow

When a travelling salesman finds a town that’s not on the map, he must choose between love and a long-held promise of untold riches. Beckman Spiers is a grey man in a grey world — and he’s happy with that. After twelve years of routine and grind, he’s again fighting to become The Pegasus Corporation’s lauded Number One Salesman of the Year. Legend has it, Number Ones get so rich, they never work again. With a week to go, Beckman is gaining on his nemesis, smooth-talking Tyler Quittle. When a chance blowout on a deserted Arizona road leaves Beckman stranded, the enigmatic Saul arrives, and tows him to the curious neon-lit town of Sunrise. Here, he meets the glamorous Lolita Milan, sparks fly, and his fortunes change. Yet, Sunrise’s small-town charms conceal secrets, and his world becomes one of fraught friendships, private investigators, and backstabbing business deals. What will he have to do to reach Number One? And what will he do if he wins the race? In this stylistic and mysterious romantic comedy, meet the most unique characters and get pulled into the colourful world of Sunrise. Praise for Tow Away Zone : “A gripping yarn - quirky characters, a pacy plot and a setting like you've never read before. A fun ol' read.” Paul Kerensa, Comedian & British Comedy Award-winning TV co-writer BBC’s Miranda, Not Going Out, Top Gear “Very enjoyable and easy to read with an unusual plot that keeps you guessing throughout. Highly recommended.” ★★★★★ “This is a brilliant story. Clever, laugh-out-loud funny, and mysterious all at the same time. Heartily recommended.” ★★★★★ “Really good fun to read with more than a touch of darkness, so much neon, a very odd pet and the best breakdown service on the planet. Very enjoyable and highly recommended!” ★★★★★ “An original, inventive storyline and a variety of three-dimensional characters that you will genuinely care about. Dialogue sharp enough to shave with, well-paced and bubbling with humour.” ★★★★★ “In a surprising town, a salesman finds everything he ever wanted. This is such an incredibly interesting story. I couldn't put it down. And I could never decide if the town was real or not. But the characters could have lived next door!” ★★★★★ “This is one of those books that will leave you with a smile on your face. Funny, relatable perfect characters, a story that kept me turning the pages and an ending that did not disappoint. This is a great book to take on holiday because it is light-hearted and fun.” ★★★★★ “I struggle to compare this book with others. The words 'unique' and 'inventive' come to mind. The dialogue is well-crafted and funny, the characters are wonderfully individual, and the narrative is a kaleidoscope of colourful drama. This book will stick with you.” ★★★★★ "It’s funny, it’s witty, it’s hilarious in places and it’s also quite serious if need be. I have to say I’m blown away by it." "The narrative of the story keeps you gripped and there is drama and comedic moments a-plenty! An easy and pleasant read from start to finish." "I did have a good chuckle while reading this book, the characters are likeable, the twists and turns in the story are unpredictable and the plot itself is quite unusual. " "I thought this was a fun read with quirky, likeable characters that kept me interested. I chuckled along with the what on earth is going to happen next-ness of the book, appreciated how things wrapped back around on themselves, and I’d happily read another." "At times the book feels like a moral tale, at others we veer into magical realism and on other occasions we find ourselves almost in the middle of a thriller. With memorable characters and a light-hearted style, its a book that certainly has some unusual twists and turns. " "This is a quirky, light-hearted read. A great concept - very original.

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Valericain Press

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1916891616

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TO LOVE AND SERVE THE LORD The Story of St Thomas', Lancaster

1841-2010

By: Chris Park

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TO LOVE AND SERVE THE LORD The Story of St Thomas', Lancaster

1841-2010

By: Chris Park

This book traces the history of St Thomas' Church in Lancaster England, from its origins in 1841 up to 2010. Highlights include the church's beginnings, its experience of both world wars and of renewal in the 1970s and 80s, and its adaptation to changing circumstances since the early 1990s.

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1326178083

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9781326178086

Stow Away Zone

A comedic small town cozy mystery

By: Chris Towndrow

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1916891659

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Supersheds

The Architecture of Long-Span, Large-Volume Buildings

By: Chris Wilkinson

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Supersheds

The Architecture of Long-Span, Large-Volume Buildings

By: Chris Wilkinson

Supersheds: The Architecture of Long-Span, Large-Volume Buildings deals with large single-volume buildings known as supersheds. This book explains and catalogues the changes in modern architecture of supersheds and illustrates this with significant and important examples. This text is composed of six chapters. The first chapter gives a background of 19th century architecture that made possible great exhibition halls and long-spans of the railway era. The second chapter deals with another type of supershed: airship and aircraft hangars. In the third chapter, industrial architecture in Europe and in the U.S. during the early 20th century is examined. Examples of beautiful factories and building designs are mentioned, and the effects of World War II on the type of building constructions are also discussed. The fourth chapter traces the evolution of the well-serviced multi-use shed. The architecture of the extruded shed, the cool box, and special structures are described as well. The major influences that affected building design in the second half of the 20th century are mentioned as the machine transfer technology and computers. The fifth chapter explains the concept of ""more with less,"" where the task is to accomplish more with less material. Space structures, suspended roof structures, and air-supported structures are given as examples. The last chapter discusses the future of modern architecture along with new forms, materials, and technology, such as solid state chemistry, computers, and biotechnology. Architects, civil and construction engineers, architectural students, and the general public who has an interest in reading about large building designs and supersheds will find this book interesting.

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Butterworth-Heinemann

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1483145069

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9781483145068

Go Away Zone

A romantic small town comedy caper

By: Chris Towndrow

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1916891632

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Tow Away Zone

A quirky romantic comedy with a killer bite

By: Chris Towndrow

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