A Poet, On Park Hill? Outside the Box. A strong contender in the canon of brutalist literature, this colour edition of the popular autobiographical book about the life and experiences of a real resident on the infamous flats includes a brand new section starting from after the original publication until leaving the estate. What's it like to be one of the people who live on those grim looking concrete creations from the mid 20th century? Ever wondered what sort of person may be up there, looking from their window wondering what sort of person you are? Well, this is a unique insight into the mind of a long term resident of the Sheffield Park Hill estate in the last stages of its original life before the grand regeneration. Stories, facts and photographs alongside varied poetry inspired by Park Hill, this tells a story of one of the many who called these flats home, and proud to do so.
An assured local legend, The I Love You Bridge is one of the most famous parts of the iconic city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Alongside the numerous quality museums, galleries, libraries and beautiful outdoor spaces, Park Hill estate is one of the must see places for locals and visitors alike. The brutalist structure of the Park Hill building, with its cubist vision and compartmental housing solutions brings discussion and emotions to most who have been touched by its shadow. The one unifying factor which seems to complete the understanding for anyone with doubts about the humanity that took place there almost in secret in the late 20th century, is this bridge. On the highest walkway, of the highest block, a daredevil graffiti artist has made an immortal declaration of love. As the message of unity, with love literally building bridges became widely known, more people have turned to the I Love You Bridge for an insight into life up on Park Hill. Rowan Blair Colver, a long term resident of the estate wrote a poem that keeps coming up time after time when the bridge is mentioned. A Grammar School education and fourteen years life experience as a resident on the infamous Sheffield Park Hill estate in its bustling heyday may sound like an unusual combination. However, the result of this alchemy of soul and landscape has produced what is arguably a truly significant contribution to the local culture. Colver, self-published author of A Poet, on Park Hill?, a book about his life and experiences within the brutalist architecture, put pen to paper after finding success with internet poetry competitions. Since then, his work has been picked up by BBC Radio 4, local radio and internet users worldwide including bloggers, readers and promoters. "The I Love You Bridge", one of the writer's most quoted works was written about the famous graffiti landmark, hidden within the concrete and windows on the highest bridge. It has inspired this collection of romantic and heartfelt favourites, each poem carefully chosen to reflect the soul of building bridges through acts of love and understanding. Compassion, wisdom and care are here shown to be fundamental aspects of life, no matter where it may be.
A book about Benefits, Scrounging and Honest Hard Work. Written by Rowan Blair Colver, cover image painted by Vanna Alberti.A book about Benefits, Scrounging and Honest Hard Work. Written by Rowan Blair Colver, cover image painted by Vanna Alberti. A fictional discussion of the real life behind the concrete curtain, where politicians and lawmakers seem to always know what's best but have never spent so much as a night in the shoes of the people they affect. Scum looks at a small period of time in the life of a young man, any young man, who is on his own, doing his best and has not yet found his way onto the social ladder. Torn between the priorities of his friends, the community and the job centre, the classic vision of 'life in front of daytime tv' is washed away with some very realist, gritty and honest commentary. From the author of "A Poet, On Park Hill?" Colver brings his fourteen plus years experience of living life under the shadow of this stereotype. Exciting, fresh and with a healthy dose of spice, Scum will entertain you first, make you laugh and then maybe help you think again when discussing welfare and what a modern nation can be expected to offer for its citizens. With some swearing and brief but mild erotic scenes, Scum is a book suitable for an adult audience. It also may be suitable for some teenagers. The story begins in the workplace and our hero, Raymond, is not doing very well with his marketing targets. We soon discover why, he is not cut out for this kind of work. He cares too much, he's kind and he doesn't feel comfortable with bending the truth. After meeting Skye, a woman who he can't help but preoccupy his thoughts with, and then going home to his lodged room with an 'ex' drug addict hippy with an inherited property, everything falls apart. We read as Raymond attempts to claw himself into security of self and home despite the efforts of the people around him to make use of his predicament for their own gain, in return for assistance. With the continual media bombardment of anti welfare politics and the emotive comments made by heavyweight personalities who haven't so much as claimed housing benefit in their lives, Scum turns the tables and illuminates the truth as to what it can be like when we are on the bottom rung of the social ladder.The story begins in the workplace and our hero, Raymond, is not doing very well with his marketing targets. We soon discover why, he is not cut out for this kind of work. He cares too much, he's kind and he doesn't feel comfortable with bending the truth. After meeting Skye, a woman who he can't help but preoccupy his thoughts with, and then going home to his lodged room with an 'ex' drug addict hippy with an inherited property, everything falls apart. We read as Raymond attempts to claw himself into security of self and home despite the efforts of the people around him to make use of his predicament for their own gain, in return for assistance. With the continual media bombardment of anti welfare politics and the emotive comments made by heavyweight personalities who haven't so much as claimed housing benefit in their lives, Scum turns the tables and illuminates the truth as to what it can be like when we are on the bottom rung of the social ladder.
Join Terrance, a rather shy little hedgehog, as he goes on an extraordinary and brave journey. What does he find, where does he go, and why? Find out in this delightful story.
At 95 pages with 54 illustrations, Simple Skin Surgery indeed lives up to its title. Purposefully restricting itself to the important issues, this book is a clear and concise text dealing with all the major aspects of simple skin surgery that will be encountered by general practitioners and most dermatologists.
Cutaneous Cryosurgery is an invaluable practical guide for the management of benign, premalignant, and malignant skin lesions. The book provides practitioners with all the information needed to add cryosurgery to their surgical repertoire. For practitioners already using cryosurgery, many pearls are provided to expand the use of cryosurgery for new indications along with helpful tips for the use of cutting-edge cryosurgical equipment.This new edition of an established reference uses an evidence-based approach, including a chapter reviewing the evidence for using cryosurgery to treat viral warts, actinic keratosis, and basal cell carcinoma. It also discusses patient consent, aftercare, side effects, and complications. In addition, the book reviews other low-temperature systems used for therapeutic tissue destruction.With nearly 300 clinical color photographs, the book is an outstanding resource for dermatologists, family physicians, other primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, podiatrists, plastic surgeons, head and neck surgeons, and oculoplastic surgeons alike.
Cutaneous Cryosurgery is an invaluable practical guide for the management of benign, premalignant, and malignant skin lesions. The book provides practitioners with all the information needed to add cryosurgery to their surgical repertoire. For practitioners already using cryosurgery, many pearls are provided to expand the use of cryosurgery for new indications along with helpful tips for the use of cutting-edge cryosurgical equipment.This new edition of an established reference uses an evidence-based approach, including a chapter reviewing the evidence for using cryosurgery to treat viral warts, actinic keratosis, and basal cell carcinoma. It also discusses patient consent, aftercare, side effects, and complications. In addition, the book reviews other low-temperature systems used for therapeutic tissue destruction.With nearly 300 clinical color photographs, the book is an outstanding resource for dermatologists, family physicians, other primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, podiatrists, plastic surgeons, head and neck surgeons, and oculoplastic surgeons alike.
Perfect for fans of John le Carre, a gripping and suspenseful spy novel from 'the master of the modern spy thriller' (Mail on Sunday) MI6's Head of Station in Turkey is killed in a mysterious plane crash. Amelia Levene, chief of the Secret Intelligence Service, wants the incident investigated - quickly and quietly. The only man she can trust is Thomas Kell, a disgraced spy searching for redemption. Arriving in Istanbul, Kell discovers that MI6 operations in the region have been fatally compromised: a traitor inside Western Intelligence threatens not just the Special Relationship, but the security of the entire Middle East. Kell's search for the mole takes him from London, to Greece, and into Eastern Europe. But when Kell is betrayed by those closest to him, the stakes become personal. He will do anything to see this operation through - including putting himself, and others, in the line of fire...
Powerhouse romance editor Keira Madison is known as “Cover Girl” – because she’s come up with the concepts for the covers of the best selling novels in history. But right now, she’s desperate to replace her best selling author. Wannabe author Alex Bauer has given up hope of ever selling his military thriller, so he takes a shot at writing a romance and sends it to super agent Bella Farentino. She’s blown away by the book, but more shocked to find out the author is a man. So she decides it’s best to keep it a secret when pitching the novel – what does a man know about romance after all? When Keira buys the book, Alex needs a cover story to hide the fact he’s the real author. So he invents a fictional cousin who’s an agoraphobe; too shy to ever leave the house. He agrees to work as “her” intermediary during the editing process while getting a friend to “play” the author on the phone. One major problem. He falls hard for Keira, a spunky redhead who is a dead ringer for the heroine in the book. And she’s smitten with him, as he’s a clone of the novel’s romantic hero, a fictional Mister Right come to life. You see where this is going. As the release date for the book gets closer, their relationship grows stronger while the tale of the fictional author goes over the top. At some point Alex will have to come clean that he’s the real author of the book but worries he’ll risk losing Keira because she won’t be able to trust him. It’s “Tootsie” meets the publishing world… without anyone getting dressed up in drag.
In the wake of her husband's death, Sheila O'Brien takes charge of the city, and for once, she's doing things her way. But she hasn't reckoned with the fearsome Nigel Bancroft, a threat from Birmingham who is determined to conquer Manchester next.
