From the heady heights of touring the Northern UK in the late 70s and early 80s to the depth and dregs of living on the government dole, rock and roll never forgets, but madness rarely forgives. ""More of a drunken romp than I expected it to be.
Dean Burton is not an author per se, but a man who felt compelled to tell his story. After meeting an intriguing woman on the Internet, who would later become his wife, he began a relationship that started out with promise and slowly turned into a nightmarish dysfunctional dance. Over time, his wife's emotional outbursts and abusive behavior led him to discover that she most likely suffered from borderline personality disorder, or BPD. His reasons for staying in such a hopeless relationship would eventually lead him to discover his own emotional deficiencies. DREAMS DESCENDING...MY JOURNEY TO THE BORDERLINE AND BACK is an honest, albeit harrowing chronicle of an extremely chaotic period in the author's life, but ultimately a story of survival and self-discovery. Burton's memoir was partially compiled from a collection of journal entries, emails, blogs, voice messages, and tape recordings, as well as his own remembrances. "Dean Paul Burton has encapsulated-in all its pain, confusion and horror-the experiences of a partner to someone with borderline personality disorder." Lynn Melville Author, Breaking Free from Boomerang Love
This book is intended to introduce and guide visitors to the painting collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum. The collection includes Tuscan (Florentine and Sienese) paintings of the fifteenth century, Venetian works from the sixteenth century, and Dutch and Flemish paintings from the seventeenth century.
This second edition of Masterpieces of Painting in the J. Paul Getty Museum contains only thirteen of the paintings previously illustrated, indicating the number of significant acquisitions made by the Museum’s Department of Paintings since 1981. The fifty-three color plates reflect the emphasis that has been given to broadening the scope of the collection. Among the outstanding pictures acquired and featured here are works by Pissarro, Monet, Degas, and Lautrec, as well as masterpieces by Bouts, Mantegna, and Salviati. Each color illustration is accompanied by a text entry that provides both commentary and background information.
Paul O'Neill was the undisputed heart and soul of the four-time World Series-winning New York Yankees from 1993 to 2001. O'Neill epitomized the team's motto of hard work and good sportsmanship, traits instilled in him by his friend, confidant, lifelong model, and biggest fan: his dad, Chick O'Neill. In Me and My Dad, O'Neill writes from the heart about the man who inspired in him a love for the game and a determination to always play his best. O'Neill remembers the highlights of his own amazing career: the Cincinnati Reds calling him up to the majors, his first World Series, being traded to the Yankees -- and taking part in their recent championship wins. He also reflects on his father's untimely death during the 1999 World Series and on the farewell tribute his fans gave him during his last game in Yankee Stadium.
The J. Paul Getty Museum's paintings collection ranges from the fourteenth to the end of the nineteenth century. Among the finest examples of early Renaissance painting are the Madonna and Child by the Master of Saint Cecilia, Masaccio's Saint Andrew, and Gentile da Fabriano's richly painted Coronation of the Virgin. Typical of the High Renaissance are Andrea Mantegna's splendid Adoration of the Magi and Fra Bartolommeo's Rest on the Flight into Egypt. The art of the Netherlands in its Golden Age is represented by Jan Brueghel's much-loved painting The Entry of the Animals into Noah's Ark and by The Return from War, which he painted with Peter Paul Rubens, as well as a newly acquired and magnificent landscape by Hobbema, Rembrandt's Abduction of Europa, and Jan Steen's Drawing Lesson. Painting in France ranges from recently acquisitioned works by Poussin, Fragonard, and Lancret, through the Impressionism of Monet's seminal Sunrise and his Rouen Cathedral, while the modern age is exemplified by the Irises of Vincent van Gogh. Fernand Khnopff's Jeanne Kéfer, and Cézanne's Still Life with Apples.
This book looks at all of the ethical issues facing information and library professionals in one overarching, and practically-focused, text. As such, it is of great benefit to both practitioners and to LIS students. The focus of the book is two-fold: (1) It contains a detailed discussion of the issues that impact on the day-today practice of information workers in the 21st century; and (2) contains case studies discussing potential solutions to ethical problems faced. The book provides sections which work like flowcharts leading from ethical issues through decision points to proposed solutions based on the literature/case studies. This is a highly useful resource that provides appropriate access to potential solutions for day-to-day queries. Despite the coverage of ethical issues in books on copyright, freedom of information, public internet access, and data protection, this book fills the gap in drawing all of this information together, as one sourcebook The book can be used for regular reference Does not offer legal advice per se, but explains the various scenarios that have been utilised for different ethical problems in the workplace
In this new publication, Kenneth Connor's son, Jeremy Connor, recalls many of the unique experiences that he shared with his much-loved father. At the same time, readers are given an engaging glimpse into life behind-the-scenes on many of the productions Kenneth worked on. With a foreword by Jeffrey Holland, and recollections from many of Kenneth's friends and colleagues, Life with Kenneth Connor offers a fascinating and personal insight into the actor who passed away in November 1993.
This guide to Malta, Gozo and Comina includes: topographical walking maps; fold-out touring maps; many short walks and picnic suggestions - suitable for hot summer days and for those with young children; and an update service with specific route-change information.
In this publication, Robin Stewart recalls the years in which he played the role of Sidney James' son, Mike Abbott, in the Seventies' Thames TV sitcom, Bless this House. As well as providing a fascinating and affectionate tribute to his days in the much-loved domestic comedy, Robin also offers an insight into other parts of his life and career. In short, Being Mike Abbott is a light-hearted read which will appeal to fans of the actor and the series that made him famous.
Who can forget the cheeky humour, outrageous characters and slapstick comedy that have characterised the 'Carry On' films over the last fifty years? Well, don't lose your head if you discover that the 1,000 questions in this quiz book highlight a few holes in your memory and you end up in hospital screaming for the saucy nurse and ending up with the grumpy old matron! Covering every aspect of the 'Carry On' genre - the movies, release dates, characters, the stars and their lives, debuts, and much more - this book will propel you on a whirlwind journey from the Wild West to the Khyber Pass and every conceivable location in between, hotfooting through a range of historical eras, and jumping between black-and-white and Technicolor worlds. Even if you find you're cruising on rough waters, carry on regardless, make the most of the entertainment facilities, delve into the treasure trove of facts and figures, and allow your fond recollections to turn your frowns into the smiles and giggles that encapsulate the 'Carry On' ethos.
Who can forget the cheeky humour, outrageous characters and slapstick comedy that have characterised the 'Carry On' films over the last fifty years? Well, don't lose your head if you discover that the 1,000 questions in this quiz book highlight a few holes in your memory and you end up in hospital screaming for the saucy nurse and ending up with the grumpy old matron! Covering every aspect of the 'Carry On' genre - the movies, release dates, characters, the stars and their lives, debuts, and much more - this book will propel you on a whirlwind journey from the Wild West to the Khyber Pass and every conceivable location in between, hotfooting through a range of historical eras, and jumping between black-and-white and Technicolor worlds. Even if you find you're cruising on rough waters, carry on regardless, make the most of the entertainment facilities, delve into the treasure trove of facts and figures, and allow your fond recollections to turn your frowns into the smiles and giggles that encapsulate the 'Carry On' ethos.
Emphasizing the relevance of microbiology to a career in the health professions, Burton's Microbiology for the Health Sciences provides the vital microbiology information you need to protect yourself and your patients from infectious diseases.
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