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With a wag in his tail and a twinkle in his eye, Britain's best-loved canine hero is back with even more adventures in this brand-new selection of cartoon strips from the Daily Mail.

The name of Dave Simmons is synonymous with quality electronic drum kits since the emergence of his breakthrough electronic drum kit, the hexagonally shaped SIMMONS SDS V that was first released at the end of 1980. The SDS V, with significant design input from Richard James Burgess of the band Landscape, dominated the market for electronic drum kits in the years 1982-1984, and was retired only by the introduction of later kits such as the SDS 7/8/9 and SDX. This book, for the first time provides a full colourful history of the SIMMONS story, and a complete list of all electronic drum-related products released by the Dave Simmons under various company names from as early as 1978 until Simmons left the industry in the mid-1990s. Packed with factual information, colour photographs of all products, images of company brochures and advertisements, and with comment from former SIMMONS staff members from the UK, USA and Germany, and also from some of the leading SIMMONS kit users of the period, this book is a must for fans of the iconic SIMMONS brand.

The Guide to all the user-programmable drum machines that defined music in the 1980s. The Linn LM-1 and LinnDrum set the benchmark for user-friendly programmable drum machines that could be used for recording and live performance.Along with the emergence of the Synthesizer, the promo video, the haircuts, the fashions, the programmable drum machine was a must have for 1980s bands. Drumfax 2 features over 100 programmable drum machines from the 1980s decade, instruments that are heard on countless records from the era and that are also still used in the present day. The book has the Classic 1980s drum machines from the likes of the USA (Linn, Oberheim, E-mu, Sequential, MXR), the Japanese industry (Korg, Roland, Sound Master and Yamaha), and more obscure models manufactured in the Rest of the World.

Keep an eye on any unguarded sausages, because the gang is back! Join Fred and his friends as they embark on a whole new collection of lively adventures and light-hearted mischief, and prepare to discover the delights of life on four paws. This is classic Fred Basset and an essential read for all fans.

Imagine being confined to a fortress for sixteen long years, bound not by shackles of steel but by Machiavellian assurances from the most cunning rulers of a troubled kingdom. And at long last, when the cloak of doublespeak begins to fray, threats of swift punishment replace hollow promises. Power and Greed Destroyed the Detroit Public School System tells the tale of the collapse of the Detroit Public School system at the hands of the most powerful people in Michigan government. The method of destruction was like a chess game where kings, pawns, and a queen strategically maneuvered through the school district until the total dismantlement of the school system was achieved. Under the guise of school reform and promises of providing the children of Detroit with an opportunity of a lifetime, these skilled players persuaded unsuspecting employees and students to be willing participants in their own eventual demise. Like the Flint water crisis, government officials chose money over lives, with Detroit children paying the ultimate price. Checkmate.

It''s July 2020 in Seattle. Gussy struggles to keep his dog biscuit boutique afloat while a global pandemic rages unchecked. The loneliness of lockdown and social distancing drives his employee Rosie to betray her principles. Rosie''s roommate Hissy is at a personal crossroads. A love triangle emerges as they find themselves tangled in a web of police brutality, protests, drugs, dating apps and Covid chaos. Taking place over the course of just a few days, this is a snapshot of humanity - okay, animals - in crisis.

Through all life's ups and downs, Britain's favourite basset hound is always here to lift our spirits. Join Fred and the gang in this brand-new collection of witty cartoon strips from the Daily Mail.

National treasure Fred Basset returns! Dive in to this new collection of witty cartoon strips from the Daily Mail to join Fred and his loveable gang on their latest antics and escapades.