Helen Smith Books

This book provides a quick history of the Porsche men, how Porsche evolved, the 356, and 911. The 912 and 914 are also discussed along with the front-engined coupes. Porsche cars such as the 959, GT1, GT2 and the tubros are also discussed.

A scientist and an artist combine their perspectives in a tribute to one of Britain's rarest and most beautiful animals - the Fen Raft Spider. Its story is told largely in the context of Redgrave & Lopham Fen National Nature Reserve on the Norfolk/Suffolk border. Only two other sites having been discovered, Redgrave & Lopham Fen is the most studied and has the most threatened of the British populations. Helen (the scientist), over many years working on the spiders' ecology and conservation, found that their elegance, maternal care and struggle for survival attracted public interest. This provided opportunities to highlight the plight of wetlands and their many species. Sheila (the artist) discovered the spiders while surfing the net. Inspired by the potential for extending her artwork beyond mere representation to encompass a cultural and scientific understanding of the subject, she contacted Helen. Five years later, this book was the fruit of their collaboration. With a foreword by Mark Cocker.

"Not So Quiet." is a 1930 novel that provides a humorous and feminist perspective on war, focusing on British women ambulance drivers on the Western Front during World War I. It depicts their challenges and sacrifices as they navigate the harsh conditions and strict supervision while aiding the wounded.

Focusing on the experiences of men desiring other men outside of London, this book provides a fresh perspective on the history of sexuality in industrial England from 1895 to 1957. It delves into the intersections of masculinity, working-class culture, and regional identity, revealing how these factors influenced same-sex desire and relationships during this era. The work highlights the complexities of male identity and the socio-economic contexts that shaped personal experiences and societal norms.

Graver-robbers, Cut-throats and Poisoners of London

The book offers a comprehensive analysis of Leonard Bernstein's eight musical theatre works, exploring their musical and social contexts. It delves into Bernstein's distinctive use of motifs and examines his broader orchestral, choral, and chamber compositions. Helen Smith presents an essential overview of Bernstein's eclectic style, revealing the elements that define his unique sound in musical theatre.

"Twenty-six-year-old Londoner Emily Castles is without a job...again. She agrees to help out at a romance writers' conference organized by famous author Morgana Blakely. Just as eagerly, American blogger Winnie Kraster accepts an invitation from Morgana to attend the conference as a guest, not realizing she has, in effect, accepted an invitation to die."--cover.

Demonstrating that society has become anti-male, this provocative book reveals why men are going on strike, either consciously or unconsciously, due to the laws, attitudes and hostility against them for the crime of happening to be male in the 21st century.

The story follows twenty-six-year-old amateur sleuth Emily Castles as she navigates a series of intriguing mysteries. Her adventures begin at a bonfire night party with a troupe of performers, leading her to her first murder investigation. She later tackles blackmail and murder at a London stage school and faces a time-sensitive challenge to save Christmas for a child in a department store. This cozy series, praised for its charm, showcases Emily's resourcefulness and determination in solving each captivating case.

After divorcing her philandering husband, Alison Temple works at the agency she hired to catch him under the name Alison Wonderland, tackles a case involving the shady dealings of a pharmaceutical company, and helps her best friend with her depressed mother.