My Sand Life, My Pebble Life
- 128pages
- 5 heures de lecture
Celebrated poet and broadcaster Ian McMillan transports you to a world of childhoods by the sea in this warm, darkly funny and sublimely crafted book.






Celebrated poet and broadcaster Ian McMillan transports you to a world of childhoods by the sea in this warm, darkly funny and sublimely crafted book.
A puddle, lighthouses, the financial crisis (in three parts) or seeing a goal scored from a passing train, these typically sharp-eyed and brilliantly inventive McMillan poems often can't help being very funny, while also being, as usual, more serious than they seem, and more hurt.
2015 Implementation and Problem Solving: Revised - 2nd edition June 2018
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In this new pamphlet Ian McMillan looks around at almost ten years of cruel austerity and tries to make a bit of sense of it from his position in the outskirts of Barnsley. He's dipped his grey hair in red ink and started to write and the things that appeared have surprised him with their bleakness, and what blurb writers call their wry humour.
"Alfred is a bull and bulls are reliable and dependable. One day, his best friend Tom wants to bring home a new, adorable pet. Alfred realises he may need to change if he wants to stay number one in Tom's heart. But can bulls be adorable too?--Back cover
In the latest in the Real series, poet and broadcaster Ian McMillan (the Bard of Barnsley) explores his home patch, the moors, the pits, the post-industrial landscape that has swapped mining for heritage, and much, much more. Written with characteristic humour and insight, this is a delightful guide to a place and how it made him who he is today.
Classroom 3 has an unexpected adventure when Captain Calamity shows up looking for treasure in their classroom! But can the class pull together to find it before Pirate Bloodloss catches up and steals the treasure away?
Struggling with focus can hinder productivity and personal growth. This book offers practical strategies and techniques to improve concentration and maintain attention in a world filled with distractions. Readers will find insights into the psychology of focus, tips for creating an optimal environment, and methods to build lasting habits. By addressing the root causes of distraction, it empowers individuals to enhance their focus and achieve their goals effectively.
Hotly-anticipated new collection from one of Britain's most treasured living poets