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In this Martin Hooper, one of angling's most flamboyant and controversial characters tells his own story for the first time. Describing in detail his visible water method (the concept that an angler spots and then stalks his prey over a day, month or even a whole season) he covers all the major species with special insights into barbel, pike, roach and chub. Illustrated with photographs throughout, the book should be of interest to anglers, and reflects the passions and frustrations of the angler's world.

Kicked out of the military after a year in Vietnam, Ruby rocks up in Greenwich Village in high heels and a rage, and meets the street kid who will change his world. Set in New York 1969 in the sweltering few days before the eruption of the Stonewall riots, this vibrant drama unfolds in a mafia-run bar greased with smart-talking queers, bribe-happy cops and nervous Wall Street high-flyers.

About 100 years ago.... Many young Australian men heard the call, 'Your country needs you'. The call was heard in outback Queensland, in Cloncurry, by Reginald Charles Hooper, the eldest son of William and Elizabeth Hooper of Woombye. So began a great adventure. This is a story of an average Australian bloke of his time, one who travel half way around the world to Egypt, Gallipoli, France, England and Belgium to 'do his bit'. He won no honours or awards, no Victoria Cross, no Mentioned in Despatches. He did what he thought was right and honourable, what his leaders said was best for his family, friends, country, King and the treasured Aussie way of life. . On 20 September 1917, during the Allies' offensive known as the 3rd Battle of Ypres, Reg was reported initially as 'Missing in Action'. This book explores Reg's war-time story and his death on a battle field in Belgium.To his family he was a hero and much loved.

"Screamingly funny, utterly filthy and unexpectedly moving" – Mark Gatiss "Jon and Martin's pantomimes have huge heart. I haven't missed one for years" – Matthew Todd Above The Stag Theatre's adult pantomimes are a London institution, selling out every year. Celebrating a decade of laughter, He's Behind You! makes these acclaimed theatre scripts available for the first time, placing queer characters front and centre in popular fairytales, myths and legends. Reimagined versions of Cinderella, Pinocchio, Beauty and the Beast, Treasure Island, Jack and the Beanstalk and more combine wit, wonder and social satire with the best traditions of the great British panto.

This small book details the history of the Bellbrae Post Office which operated for 121 years from 1862 to 1982. The role of the post office within its community has been researched and written. The five postal locations and seven postmasters are described.