Christmas Toys of the 1960s
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Tom Christie and Santa Joe Moore welcome you to "Traditionally Speaking", all things Christmas on both sides of the Atlantic. Christmas Lights. Copyright © Tom Christie and Joe Moore, all rights reserved. Christmas Toys of the 1960s
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Excerpts from "The Spectrum of Adventure" (Part 6) by Thomas A. Christie
In this section: "The Pawn" by Magnetic Scrolls for Rainbird Software (1987)Excerpts from "The Spectrum of Adventure" by Thomas A. ChristieThe Sinclair ZX Spectrum was one of the most popular home computers in British history, selling over five million units in its 1980s heyday.Amongst the thousands of titles released for the Spectrum during its lifetime, the text adventure game was to emerge as one of the most significant genres on the system.Covering 100 games in all, this book celebrates the Spectrum’s thriving interactive fiction scene of the eighties, chronicling the achievements of major publishers as well as independent developers from the machine’s launch in 1982 until the end of the decade in 1989."The Spectrum of Adventure" is Copyright ©2016 Thomas A. Christie, all rights reserved, and is published by Extremis Publishing Ltd.This title is available as a physical book from www.extremispublishing.com and all good online retailers and independent booksellers worldwide.
Kelli Richards interviews Executive VP for Rock in Rio, Roberta Medina
Music pioneer and business strategist Kelli Richards exclusive interview with Roberta Medina, Executive Vice President for Rock in Rio. Visit Kelli’s website (https://kellirichards.com) to sign up to her newsletter. Kelli Richards is a seasoned business development exec in digital media — especially in music tech — and a “swat team” strategist with a strong proven track record in identifying opportunities and driving a vision to life from concept to execution. As a ‘superconnector’ she has established long-term trusted relationships with stakeholders across the ecosystem including mainstream talent, content creators, media execs, tech innovators and leaders, brand execs and investors.
Secrets and Mysteries of the Heart 200 Route, chapters 37 & 38
In this section: Ossian's Hall (Dunkeld), The Wallace Sword (Stirling), End Credits. "Secrets and Mysteries of the Heart 200 Route" by Thomas A. Christie and Julie Christie: Complete and Unabridged. The Heart 200 road trip around Stirlingshire and Perthshire boasts some of the best-known sights in all of Scotland, with the towns and villages around the route containing centuries of culture and history. But what about the lesser-known enigmas and hidden treasures of the Heart 200—the places that the tour guides never take you? In "Secrets and Mysteries of the Heart 200 Route", prepare to discover some unexpected revelations about locations all around this epic road trip, both ancient and modern. There are historical surprises and supernatural mysteries, quirky sights and more than a few unexpected facts along the way. Get ready to encounter the first haggis in space, Mary Queen of Scots’ secret private chapel and the world’s most Scottish sheep, by way of speciality clootie dumplings, natural wonders, a golden telephone box, amazing literary connections and some of the most remarkable hidden corners in all of Scotland. If you thought you knew everything about Heart 200... it’s time to think again! Heart 200 and the Heart 200 Route is Copyright © Heart 200 Scot Ltd., all rights reserved. "Secrets and Mysteries of the Heart 200 Route" and all related content is Copyright ©2021 Extremis Publishing Ltd., all rights reserved. This title is available as a physical book from www.extremispublishing.com and all good online retailers and independent booksellers worldwide.
Excerpts from "The Spectrum of Adventure" (Part 6) by Thomas A. Christie
In this section: "The Pawn" by Magnetic Scrolls for Rainbird Software (1987)Excerpts from "The Spectrum of Adventure" by Thomas A. ChristieThe Sinclair ZX Spectrum was one of the most popular home computers in British history, selling over five million units in its 1980s heyday.Amongst the thousands of titles released for the Spectrum during its lifetime, the text adventure game was to emerge as one of the most significant genres on the system.Covering 100 games in all, this book celebrates the Spectrum’s thriving interactive fiction scene of the eighties, chronicling the achievements of major publishers as well as independent developers from the machine’s launch in 1982 until the end of the decade in 1989."The Spectrum of Adventure" is Copyright ©2016 Thomas A. Christie, all rights reserved, and is published by Extremis Publishing Ltd.This title is available as a physical book from www.extremispublishing.com and all good online retailers and independent booksellers worldwide.
Kelli Richards interviews Executive VP for Rock in Rio, Roberta Medina
Music pioneer and business strategist Kelli Richards exclusive interview with Roberta Medina, Executive Vice President for Rock in Rio. Visit Kelli’s website (https://kellirichards.com) to sign up to her newsletter. Kelli Richards is a seasoned business development exec in digital media — especially in music tech — and a “swat team” strategist with a strong proven track record in identifying opportunities and driving a vision to life from concept to execution. As a ‘superconnector’ she has established long-term trusted relationships with stakeholders across the ecosystem including mainstream talent, content creators, media execs, tech innovators and leaders, brand execs and investors.
Secrets and Mysteries of the Heart 200 Route, chapters 37 & 38
In this section: Ossian's Hall (Dunkeld), The Wallace Sword (Stirling), End Credits. "Secrets and Mysteries of the Heart 200 Route" by Thomas A. Christie and Julie Christie: Complete and Unabridged. The Heart 200 road trip around Stirlingshire and Perthshire boasts some of the best-known sights in all of Scotland, with the towns and villages around the route containing centuries of culture and history. But what about the lesser-known enigmas and hidden treasures of the Heart 200—the places that the tour guides never take you? In "Secrets and Mysteries of the Heart 200 Route", prepare to discover some unexpected revelations about locations all around this epic road trip, both ancient and modern. There are historical surprises and supernatural mysteries, quirky sights and more than a few unexpected facts along the way. Get ready to encounter the first haggis in space, Mary Queen of Scots’ secret private chapel and the world’s most Scottish sheep, by way of speciality clootie dumplings, natural wonders, a golden telephone box, amazing literary connections and some of the most remarkable hidden corners in all of Scotland. If you thought you knew everything about Heart 200... it’s time to think again! Heart 200 and the Heart 200 Route is Copyright © Heart 200 Scot Ltd., all rights reserved. "Secrets and Mysteries of the Heart 200 Route" and all related content is Copyright ©2021 Extremis Publishing Ltd., all rights reserved. This title is available as a physical book from www.extremispublishing.com and all good online retailers and independent booksellers worldwide.