In this book, which encompasses many differing situations and evokes a variety of emotions, we meet a selection of interesting, and sometimes somewhat questionable, characters who visit The Guardsman - a pub that could have inspired the television programme "Cheers." Amongst the regulars, and not so regular, you will find an English poet working as a janitor, and an inventor sadly lacking in entrepreneurial skills; to mention but two. You will observe the fascinating traits in people and learn the hilarious, not to be missed, story behind a curious needlepoint hanging.

Songs at Twilight is a collection of non-fiction stories stretching from the days of The Great Depression through World War II to the golden years beyond; growing up in the 30's, adventures in khaki, life upon the wicked stage, the world as an oyster, and material witness to the perfect murder.

Everything you ever wanted to know about the fine art of entertaining is contained in this helpful how to guide. Take a journey into a new and relaxed way of cooking and learn the secrets of guaranteed success in the kitchen.

Ragtime: An Encyclopedia, Discography, and Sheetography is the definitive reference work for this important popular form of music that flourished from the 1890s through the 1920s, and was one of the key predecessors of jazz. It collects for the first time entries on all the important composers and performers, and descriptions of their works; a complete listing of all known published ragtime compositions, even those self-published and known only in single copies; and a complete discography from the cylinder era to today. It also represents the culmination of a lifetime’s research for its author, considered to be the foremost scholar of ragtime and early twentiethh-century popular music. Rare photographs accompany most entries, taken from the original sheets, newspapers, and other archival sources.