Embark on a poignant journey through the emotional landscapes of 1986, where raw and honest poems paint vivid portraits of love, longing, and self-discovery. "Echoes of '86" invites readers into the introspective world of the author's youth, navigating the complexities of relationships, the struggles with self-worth, and the universal quest for connection. Each verse captures the essence of a moment, from the yearning for understanding in "Let Me Help" to the tender exploration of love's uncertainties in "Our Special Love." Immerse yourself in the lyrical time capsule of emotions, where the echoes of the past resonate with the timeless echoes of the human heart.

"Echoes of Fear" is a captivating horror anthology that transports readers back to the 1980s, a time of neon lights, VHS tapes, and burgeoning technology, intertwined with timeless fears and supernatural mysteries. Each of the eight chilling stories in this collection unveils a unique tale of terror, blending nostalgia with the macabre.

Brixton 1981. Sixteen-year-old Michael is already on the wrong side of the law. In in his community, where job opportunities are low and drug-running is high, this is nothing new. But when Michael falls for Ngozi, a vibrant young immigrant from the Nigerian village of Obowi, their startling connection runs far deeper than they realise. Narrated by the spirit of an African woman who lost her life on a slave ship two centuries earlier, her powerful story reveals how Michael and Ngozi's struggle for happiness began many lifetimes ago. Through haunting, lyrical words, one unforgettable message resonates: love, hope and unity will heal us all.

Echoes in the Valley is a history of the drum and bugle corps activity in Watkins Glen and Schuyler County in rural Upstate New York. It chronicles the development of this unique activity from its beginning in the early 1930's with a dozen or so Boy Scouts to its pinnacle in the late 1970s and early '80s as the 'corps' grew to well over one hundred-seventy -five members, crisscrossed the county in a caravan of school buses and became state and national champions. Further it paints a picture of a small community proud to support its young people in their musical endeavors.

Local characters, charity events, sporting achievements of all kinds, village shows, schools, shops, factories and royal visits are just some of the many subjects that go to make up this fascinating collection from local photographer Ron Duggins' latest book Echoes of the Dales 80s.

The 1980s is remembered as a time of big hair, synthetic music, and microwave cookery. It is also remembered as the heyday of conservative politics, socioeconomic inequality, and moral panics. It is dichotomously remembered as either a nostalgic age of innocence or a regressive moral wasteland, depending on who you ask, and when. But, most of all, it is remembered. In retro fashion trends, in '80s-based film and television narratives, and through countless rebooted movies, video games, superheroes, and even political slogans imploring us to Make America Great Again (Again). More than merely a historical period, "the '80s" has grown into a contested myth, ever-evolving through the critical and expressive lens of popular culture. This book explores the many shapes the '80s mythos has taken across a diverse array of media. Essays examine television series such as Stranger Things, Cobra Kai, and POSE, films such as Dallas Buyers Club, Summer of '84, and Chocolate Babies, as well as video games, pop music, and toys. Collectively, these essays explore how representations of the 1980s influence the way we think about our past, our present, and our future.