Sting-Ray AfternoonsThis is a story of the 1970s. Of a road trip in a wood paneled station wagon with the kids in the way back singing along to the Steve Miller Band. Of brothers waking up early on Saturday mornings for five consecutive hours of cartoons. Of growing up in a magical era populated by Bic pens Mr. Clean and Scrubbing Bubbles lightsabers and those oh so coveted Schwinn Sting Ray bikes. And of a father one of 3M's greatest and last eight track salesmen

John Parker once again draws heavily on the drama of first-hand accounts for a story that is a seminal part of modern military history

He continues describing his literary journey and his evolution as a fine writer

'An ideal stocking filler' - The English Garden

author of The Railways

from the horticultural pioneers to the bringers of change in society's attitudes

or the type of man they are dating

Grace Hamilton is the girl with a plan

Tintin travels to the Syldavia and uncovers a plot to dethrone King Muskar XII

the lack of diversity on gallery walls and the cancellation of Picasso and other controversial artists

to scrap over his fortune

he has decided on one last great game - the six greatest spies in the world today must work together - and compete against each other - to solve the six greatest mysteries in the world

and satisfaction meet