In "Blacker's Art of Fly Making, &c," W. Blacker presents a comprehensive and meticulous exploration of the craft of fly tying, a critical practice for anglers seeking to master the art of fishing. Blacker's writing is characterized by a clear, didactic style suitable for both novices and experienced practitioners. The book not only elaborates on the technical aspects of fly creation but also contextualizes it within the broader heritage of angling, reflecting the Victorian era's growing f...

In "Blacker's Art of Fly Making, &c," W. Blacker brings forth a meticulously detailed exploration of angling, focusing specifically on the craft of fly making. With a blend of practical guidance and artistic expression, Blacker delves into the techniques that define the creation of various fly patterns, elucidating the delicate interplay between natural materials and the whims of the angler's art. The book is steeped in rich Victorian sensibilities, showcasing a literary style that marries...

Blacker's Art of Fly Making is a comprehensive guide that delves into the intricate craft of fly tying, showcasing the artistry and skill involved in creating effective fishing flies. The book emphasizes the importance of understanding the materials and techniques necessary for producing high-quality flies that can attract various fish species. With detailed illustrations and step-by-step instructions, it serves as both an instructional manual for beginners and a reference for seasoned ang...

An uplifting & inspiring guide to falling in love with life and manifesting your soul mate …In Finding the One, author Rachel Blacker guides you on a process that will help you fall in love with life, fall in love with yourself, find completeness within and magnetise the romance of a lifetime. Using inspirational stories as examples, Rachel breaks down the barriers of cultural conditioning and applies compelling spiritual teachings that will lead you on a ...

Matthew’s American cousin comes to live with them: Sam’s small, blond and wild – with a giant attitude problem. He immediately starts to wreak havoc on Matthew’s social life – getting into fights with his friends and causing a scene whenever they go out.School is about to start and Matthew and his friends don’t want these problems to continue, so they come up with a plan for Sam to prove his loyalty to their gang and to trick the mean girls at school. They dare Sam to go to school f...

Beggar's Pardon is the first novel length Lady Marmalade Mystery.Lady Marmalade is traveling up to Puddle's End to visit an old school friend, Florence Hudnall. She's heading up to share her famous marmalade recipe with her and to enjoy some much relaxed time.While in Puddle's End, Lady Marmalade and Florence are invited to one of Florence's friend's home for dinner. Ginnie Forsyth is a sweet and caring woman, with a big heart and kind spirit. So it comes as a terrible shoc...

Chosen for the Duchess of Cornwall's online book club The Reading Room by HRH The Prince of WalesWhen William Blacker first crossed the snow-bound passes of northern Romania, he stumbled upon an almost medieval world.There, for many years he lived side by side with the country people, a life ruled by the slow cycle of the seasons, far away from the frantic rush of the modern world. In spring as the pear trees blossomed he ploughed with horses, in s...

Ta.X.I. (Tactical Extreme Insurgency) is the new special operations team sent to the ends of the earth to route out corruption, evil doers and bring peace to destabilized regions by any means necessary. TaXI brings Jason Bourne thrills to action adventure teams not seen since the A-Team.Colonel Kade King and his three team mates are sent on an extremely difficult and treacherous mission to Angola, where one of the world's worst genocidal maniacs (Bembe) continues to torment the peo...

Four Red Diamonds Contains the First 4 Lady Marmalade Mysteries:Poisoned HeartLady Marmalade's first mystery. Visiting some friends, Lordy and Lady Apleby turns out to be a dangerous affair. For the kitchen maid at least, who ends up dead.How did she die and who would want to kill her is up to Lady Marmalade and Inspector Devlin Pearce to determine. Making their work even harder are the five suspects who all had reason to kill her.The Lord o...

A leisurely morning at the Santa Monica Pier turns out to be not all Anthony Carrick had hoped for. Police arrive and start putting up tape and crowds gather like vultures. A young man has been murdered, washed up under the pier like a beached whale.What seems like a second chance has ended as a dead end for Gregg Gelvan, a kid from the wrong side of the tracks. A pilot project for disadvantaged kids set up by the UCLA sends Gregg to college, but he ends up dead.Could it be...

Lady Marmalade's first mystery. Visiting some friends, Lordy and Lady Apleby turns out to be a dangerous affair. For the kitchen maid at least, who ends up dead.How did she die and who would want to kill her is up to Lady Marmalade and Inspector Devlin Pearce to determine. Making their work even harder are the five suspects who all had reason to kill her.The Lord of the manner who was having an affair with her. The Lady who was upset at her cheating husband. Her bastard son...

Specialist Riley is on his second tour in some godforsaken place in the Middle East. He can't remember where it is.He's four months into a six month tour. Though he hears the tour might be extended to twelve months. He hears a lot of things. Most of them aren't true, and most of them take place in his crumbling mind.In the course of an hour Riley's fireteam makes it into the City in Ruins for a reconnaissance. And in the space of this one hour all hell breaks loose and air ...