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A spate of audacious bank robberies leave police frustrated and crime boss Otto smiling, but for ruthless robber Jack Miller it's simply the means to an end.

A guide to jazz recordings that every fan should know. It includes 1001 essential recordings from the authors' acclaimed guide, adding new information, revising and reassessing each entry, and showing how these key pieces tell the history of the music - and with it the history of the twentieth century.

Baseboards are the foundation of every model railway and if poorly made can lead to much frustration, disappointment, wasted time and money. Despite this, many modellers often skimp or rush their construction in their eagerness to get on with the more interesting parts of building a layout. The book gives a complete introduction to the basic tools, materials and techniques needed to construct a foundation for a layout of any size or scale. Starting from the traditional solid top baseboard and working through to more advanced designs, step by step guides demonstrate the techniques for assembling one of the most important components of your model railway. In addition topics such as making your layout portable or transportable, fascia panels, methods of joining baseboards together and the legs that support them are discussed. This book will appeal to both beginners to the hobby and those who are about to embark on the construction of a new layout. It offers a useful reference guide to the wide variety of baseboard types and materials available to the railway modeller.

Acclaimed novelist Brian Morton delivers a moving, darkly funny memoir of his mother's vibrant life and the many ways in which their tight but turbulent relationship was refashioned in her twilight years. Tasha Morton is a force of nature: a brilliant educator who's left her mark on generations of students -- and also a whirlwind of a mother: intrusive, chaotic, oppressively devoted and irrepressible. For decades, her son, Brian, has kept her at a self-protective distance, but when her health begins to fail, he knows it's time to assume responsibility for her care. Even so, he's not prepared for what awaits him, as her refusal to accept her own fragility leads to a series of epic outbursts and altercations that are sometimes frightening, sometimes wildly comic, and sometimes both. Clear-eyed, loving and brimming with dark humor, Tasha is both a vivid account of an unforgettable woman and a stark look at the impossible task of caring for an elderly parent in a country whose unofficial motto is "you're on your own." Turning his novelist's eye on his own life, Brian Morton lays bare the treacherous business at the heart of every family -- the business of trying to honor ourselves without forsaking our parents, and our parents without forsaking ourselves.

A wise and entertaining novel about a woman who has lived life on her own terms for seventy-five defiant and determined years, only to find herself suddenly thrust to the center of her family's various catastrophes

If you lost the love of your life, how far would you go to get them back? Joe loves Kit. Everyone thinks she's dead. Joe knows she's not. Detective Joe McNeil would do absolutely anything. A haunting tale of obsessive love, ultimate sacrifice, and deadly consequences.

Reissue of this key biography of Prince, from music journalist and author Brian Morton. Reissued following the death of Prince in April 2016. číst celé

The narrative explores the intertwined lives of Adam Weller, a fading novelist, his discontented ex-wife Eleanor, and their daughter Maud, who embarks on a transformative sexual relationship. As the past resurfaces, each character confronts their choices and relationships, navigating themes of love, betrayal, and personal responsibility. Brian Morton skillfully depicts the complexities of human emotions and the impact of history on the present, delivering a poignant tale that challenges notions of honor and violation.

The story centers on Leonard Schiller, a once-respected novelist in his seventies, and Heather Wolfe, a passionate graduate student in her twenties whose life was transformed by his books. When Heather chooses to write her thesis on Schiller's work, their meeting leads to unexpected changes in his structured life. This quasi-romantic friendship explores themes of art, fame, and personal connection, ultimately reshaping both their perspectives. The novel has received high praise for its depth and emotional resonance.

The story revolves around the deep connection between Isaac and Nora, who reconnect after five years apart. Isaac, a photographer on the verge of abandoning his artistic pursuits, contrasts with Nora, a writer striving to revive her passion for writing. Their late-night phone call sets the stage for exploring their personal struggles and the impact of their past relationship on their current lives. As they navigate their ambitions and emotions, the narrative delves into themes of creativity, longing, and the complexities of rekindled relationships.