New Releases by Bill Allen

My RAD Career is a roller coaster ride through Hollywood in the 1980s as seen through the eyes of one of the cult figures of the era, Bill Allen (star of the movie RAD). Starting as a teen actor on his first ill-fated film alongside a young George Clooney, Bill shares his personal and professional relationships through film and television roles with some of the greatest actors and directors of a generation such as Robert Altman, Oliver Stone, Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Brandon Lee, Lou Diamond Phillips, Michael J. Fox, Melissa Etheridge and more. Told like you''re sitting with him over drinks at a bar, Bill takes you inside the show biz bubble to reveal his most jaw-dropping experiences spanning three decades. RAD fans will be blown away at the true behind-the-scenes look at the filming of the most iconic BMX movie ever and how Bill ended up playing Cru Jones, while lovers of ''80s culture and film will be fascinated to discover what it was like for Bill to date and get rejected by Lori Loughlin. Find out what really went on during this golden age of artistic development and output. Funny, irreverent, and gossipy, this sometimes philosophical and mystical journey is worthy of reading again and again.

This book offers a specialized and revealing study of the Bank of England''s gilt-edged market operations during the mid-twentieth century.

Tennis Mindset explains three characteristics of skillful performance (tranquility, mental attentiveness and eff ortless action) and teaches three transferable techniques to cultivate them (nasal breathing, meditation on the ball and mind fasting).

Six months after her husband dies at sea, Brandy Rogers unexpectedly requests to join the crew of the Sea Quest ~ the same vessel that led her husband to his watery grave... With NO body nor any trace of him, Brandy seeks some sort of closure and relief from the pain of losing the love of her life. Mysteriously drawn to the docks, she convinces Captain Bill to let her join the crew as galley cook. But, what Brandy does not know is that this decision just sealed her fate. Captain Bill is betting it all on this one trip to save his boat and livelihood. But, when he decides to change course for the shrimping trip, the Sea Quest comes face to face with Hurricane Faye... A decade later, aging old salt Cappy Dupree has lots of stories to tell about the past that include Dave Rogers'' demise and the fateful journey of the Sea Quest just six months later. ~ Whilst Cappy reveals his tales to Pastor Jackson Montgomery, shocking truths are unveiled about the lives of several men and one woman as they learn to trust God and embrace His blessings. In this captivating novel, a group of characters, both on water and land, search for answers within a sea that holds her secrets deep within her soul.

British monetary policy was reactivated in 1951 when short-term interest rates were increased for the first time in two decades. The book explores the politics of formulating monetary policy in the 1950s and the techniques of implementing it, and discusses the parallels between the present monetary situation and that of 1951.

Explains how the financial crisis spread across the world, how damage was contained and how the monetary world has changed.

Ruuan is a very large dragon. Twelve-year-old Greg Hart can''t slay a dragon. He''d be lucky to win a fight against one of the smaller girls at school. Now the magicians of Myrth have mistaken him for a legendary warrior, so they''ve yanked Greg into their world of sorcery and danger. Nothing will stop the people of Myrth from believing Greg will rescue King Peter''s daughter from Ruuan the dragon. After all, Greg has been named in a prophecy, and no prophecy has ever been wrong before. Until now. BILL ALLEN may be described as an unusual man who has accomplished an unusual many deeds. In fact, it has been said that if you total up all the things he claims to have done, he cannot possibly be less than seven hundred years old. No one knows if this is true. All we know for certain is that for many of those years he''s been living in Florida with his wife, Nancy, writingsoftware by day and, well, mostly sleeping by night. Every now and again he writes stories, too. Visit him at www.BillAllenBooks.com

Have you ever wondered why most cookbooks suggest wine pairings to serve with their recipes but never give any guidance on what to drink while you''re actually cooking? Do you ever find yourself looking for kitchen gadgets that you had no idea you would need when you started preparing a recipe? Then this is the book for you!

Six months ago, Greg Hart was snatched from the Earth to play out his role in an unlikely prophecy foretold on the magical world of Myrth. Against all odds he managed to survive and return unharmed. Now a second prophecy has been revealed, and Greg is once again abducted. The Canarazas, a race of fierce warriors with lightning reflexes and razor-sharp teeth, can run much faster than a man, or more to the point, much faster than Greg. Hundreds of thousands will soon gather outside Pendegrass Castle to settle a score with King Peter and his army, and Greg will be there too. With three generals battling by his side, the Hero who Slayed Ruuan, is expected to fight with the strength of ten men and make the difference that leads the king to victory. Problem is, nobody slayed Ruuan. The prophecy can not possibly be true. Even so, it looks as if it will be right about one thing. No way is Greg getting out of fighting the Canarazas.

Facilitators handbook and resource manual about essential lifestyle planning and person-centred working.

This is more than a "how to" book about installing, maintaining and repairing. While the book was written to help the professional windmiller as well as the rancher, farmer or country gentleman who is a do-it-yourselfer, it will be of interest to the fan of western Americana