Richard Allen Bücher

The best field guide to the birds of the Indian subcontinent is now even better. Thoroughly revised, with 73 new plates and many others updated or repainted, the second edition of Birds of India now features all maps and text opposite the plates for quicker and easier reference. Newly identified species have been added, the text has been extensively revised, and all the maps are new. Comprehensive and definitive, this is the indispensable guide for anyone birding in this part of the world. The leading field guide to the birds of the Indian subcontinent--now thoroughly revised and improved 1,375 species illustrated and described, including all residents, migrants, and vagrants 226 color plates--including 73 new ones--depict every species and many distinct plumages and races Concise text and accurate distribution maps opposite plates for easy reference Includes newly identified species

Exploring the Western District of Victoria, this revised edition highlights twenty notable properties, showcasing their rich histories and architectural grandeur. Readers are invited into the private realms of these homesteads, revealing the fortunes that led to their creation and the efforts of current owners to maintain their heritage. Enhanced with new chapters and updated photography, the book serves as both a tribute to the past and a reflection of the present, celebrating the beauty and significance of these historic estates and their gardens.

Three great novels in one book by the king of youth cult fiction, Richard Allen. Aggro - That's what Joe Hawkins and his mates were looking for, with their shaven heads, big boots and braces. Skinhead portrays with horrifying vividness all the terror and brutality that has become the trademark of those vicious teenage malcontents. Suedehead sees Joe grow his hair and swap his boots for a velvet-collared Abercrombie coat. His aggro days are over-but his city-slicker days are just beginning. Joe's exploits of violence and anti-social behavior were cut short by a prison sentence. But in Skinhead Escapes Joe Hawkins is on the loose again. With a vengeance to fulfill!

Exploring the intersection of mental health and societal norms, this book delves into how individuals are often labeled and diagnosed based on their behaviors and experiences. It critiques the medicalization of everyday life, emphasizing the impact of these diagnoses on personal identity and self-perception. Through compelling narratives and insights, the author challenges readers to rethink the way they view mental health, encouraging a more compassionate and nuanced understanding of human experiences beyond clinical labels.

The story explores the unexpected journey of a protagonist who, after experiencing a loss of ambition, finds themselves in an unplanned job. As they navigate this new role, themes of self-discovery and the search for purpose emerge. The narrative delves into the challenges and humorous situations that arise from their unintentional employment, ultimately leading to personal growth and a reevaluation of life’s goals. Through relatable experiences, the book highlights the unpredictability of life and the potential for new beginnings.

Exploring Tasmania's rich heritage, the book delves into eighteen private estates, highlighting their historical significance and the families who have inhabited them. It showcases the architectural beauty of Georgian mansions built from local sandstone and examines the evolution of farming practices over generations. Many estates are still operated by sixth- and seventh-generation farmers, who diversify into markets such as whiskey, wine, and various crops, reflecting the island's unique blend of British influence and Australian landscape.

Born in 1899, Alfred Hitchcock directed 57 films in a fifty year career that spanned the history of the moving image, from the silent era to stereo sound, black-and white to Technicolor, widescreen to television, and from Europe to Hollywood. His oeuvre has so comprehensively engaged the attentions of scholars of all critical persuasions that the study of his films is synonymous with the study of the art of cinema itself. Alfred Hitchcock: Centenary Essays displays the range and breadth of Hitchcock scholarship and assesses the significance of his singular body of work. The book engages with Hitchcock's characteristic formal and aesthetic preoccupations, his relationship with modernism and politics and his engagement with romance and sexuality. This volume of essays draws on the best of current Hitchcock criticism and opens up new directions for Hitchcock scholarship.

The final volume--includes Glam, Teeny Bopper Idol and the ultra rare Demo.