Geordie Doran's career has been truly remarkable, spanning 40 years during which he served in the infantry, the Parachute Regiment and the SAS. Geordie saw active service in Germany, Cyprus, the Korean War and Suez; he became an expert in jungle warfare in Malaya and in Borneo, as well as special operations in the deserts of Oman and Yemen. Returning to England in the early 1970s, Geordie was interrogated by Special Branch about his secret activities in Yemen. A serious road accident put paid to his frontline soldiering career, but he found a new and vital role in the SAS, as a permanent staff instructor with 23 SAS (TA) training new recruits. Having survived live action in some of the most dangerous trouble hotspots around the world and survived, he has become a living legend in special forces circles.

In 'Geordie's Tryst: A Tale of Scottish Life' by Janet Milne Rae, readers are immersed in a captivating narrative set in the enchanting Scottish Highlands. The book follows the life of Geordie, a young man facing the complexities of love, loyalty, and the pursuit of happiness. Rae's prose is rich in detail, painting vivid landscapes and crafting multi-dimensional characters that resonate with readers. The novel's exploration of themes such as tradition, identity, and societal expectations offers a poignant reflection on the human experience within a specific cultural context. With its lyrical and evocative writing style, 'Geordie's Tryst' stands out as a compelling work of Scottish literature that transports the reader to another time and place. Janet Milne Rae's deep connection to Scottish heritage and storytelling tradition shines through in this masterfully crafted novel, showcasing her talent for weaving engaging narratives that resonate with audiences. Readers who appreciate insightful character studies, atmospheric settings, and thought-provoking themes will find 'Geordie's Tryst' to be a rewarding read that lingers in the mind long after the final page.

The rivalry between the cities of Newcastle and Sunderland is one of the fiercest and longest standing in Britain. Now "Mackems vs Tackems & Tackems vs Mackems" takes a look at the funny side of this enduring rivalry.Just to give you a flavour of how much Mackems and Tackems mutually detest each other, try this little jibe from the Newcastle terraces: Thieves broke into the trophy room of the Stadium of Shite, as the Tackems have lovingly christened Sunderland's Stadium of Light, and stole the entire contents. Police are looking for a 50-foot red and white stripy carpet.Or how about: A Takkem fan is leaving the ground after yet another Keegan tactical disaster. A lady of the night comes up to him and says: 'Do you fancy a blow job, pet?' He stares at her in a dim, Takkem-like way, and asks: 'Will it affect me Giro?'Within this volume you will find the reasons why a Geordie would rather take Osama Bin Laden home for tea that a Mackem. Of course all Tackems know that Mackems have all the qualities of a poker, except for its occasional warmth, and that the worst two things about any given Mackem is his (or her) face.The people of these two great cities have traditionally regarded each other with the greatest possible loathing, mistrust and contempt.They are both absolutely right. And this book is the proof.