Going to Sea in a Sieve: The Autobiography
Born in 1957 in Deptford, south London, Danny’s first job after dropping out of school at the age of 15 was in One Stop Records, a small record shop in London’s West End, frequented by Elton John and Mick Jagger, a store rather like the one in High Fidelity. His career in print journalism began in 1976 when he co-founded the fanzine Sniffin’ Glue leading to an offer from the New Musical Express, where his first job was as a receptionist. Soon after, Baker was contributing regular astute articles, reviews and later interviews to the publication. Danny then began making 30-minute documentaries at LWT for the cult series 20th Century Box, and appeared in two television commercials: Daz washing powder and Mars bar chocolate. His stellar career on the radio began on BBC GLR in 1989, then moved to BBC Radio 5 where he presented sports shows including the groundbreaking 6-0-6, which still influences the media’s approach to criticism of players, managers and referees. He also worked on BBC Radio 1, back to BBC GLR, Talk Radio and later on Virgin Radio.On his return to BBC last May, Danny won ‘Sony Radio Personality of the Year’ and appeared on Desert Island Discs last July. Six months earlier he had gone public on his cancer and chemotherapy treatment, and thankfully all seems well. Danny Baker currently presents a weekday show at BBC London 94.9, which features phone-ins and discussions with his on-air team regarding music and entertainment of the 1960s and 1970s, and a Saturday morning show on BBC Radio 5. This book charts Danny’s showbiz career, the highs and lows, and everything in between, including the accusation that he killed Bob Marley…
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The Doctor and the Kid: A Weird West Tale
This is the rip-roaring steampunk sequel to popular “The Buntline Special”, filled with adventure, excitement, and more than a little gun-slinging action! The time is 1882. With the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral behind him, the consumptive Doc Holliday makes his way to Deadwood, Colorado, where he plans to spend the rest of his short life. But one night he gets a little too drunk and loses everything at the gaming table. He realizes that he needs to replenish his bankroll, and quick, so that he can live out his days in comfort. He considers his options and hits upon the one most likely to produce income in a hurry: he’ll use his shooting skills to turn bounty hunter. The biggest reward is for the death of the young desperado known as Billy the Kid. It’s clear from the odds the Kid has faced and beaten, that he is protected by some powerful magic. Doc enlists the aid of both magic (Geronimo) and science (Thomas Edison), and goes out after his quarry. But as he soon finds out, nothing is as easy as it looks.
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Freeloader Pro Solar Charger
Build Your Own VW Bus
Everybody’s favourite camper from the 60s. The ride of choice for travelling hippies surfers and everyone that was tuning in turning off and dropping out. ; ; A little hard work and patience and our Build Your Own VW Bus rewards you with your own detailed scale model. You may not be able to take it on the road but it makes a great present for any motor enthusiasts. ; ; With Die-cast metal dashboards opening doors and a pull back and go motor as well as screwdriver and full instructions our Build Your Own VW Bus makes an original and fun project to keep him occupied for hours on end.
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Neostar CD Wizard 6-in-1 Music Recording System
Play, Listen and Record all your vinyl, CDs, tapes and even AM/FM radio direct to a CD you can play anywhere, plus record any other external music source too!
- The new ‘CD Wizard’ is Neostar’s first ever 6-in-1 music centre and our simplest to use machine yet!Simply place your record (33.3, 45 or 78rpm) onto the turntable, cassette into the tape player, CD into the CD tray (for copying CDs), or connect via the ‘Aux in’ socket any other external source (e.g. radio, reel-to-reel player, 8-track, MP3/iPod), insert a blank CD into the CD burner, hit the record button and let the Neostar CD Wizard do the rest.You can even make your own compilations from different sound sources all onto a single CD, or transfer your recordings to a computer for safe keeping!‘CD Wizard’ is supplied with a full remote control, a built-in amplifier with RIAA sound-improving equalizer, AM/FM stereo radio, twin full range speakers, blue backlit LED display, auto/manual track division, headphone jack for private listening, belt drive turntable with ceramic cartridge and piezoelectric pick-up, and USB connection for recording to computer (lead and ‘Audacity’ editing software supplied).
Price : £ 239.95