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ISSUE 20 February/March 2009

8 Island book review:

28 From the Dragon’s Mouth:

We look at a selection of the best
releases from Island authors

As schools develop programmes to learn Chinese, we
tell one man’s story of living and learning in
revolutionary China

11 Andrew Turner MP:
Are we looking after our fighting forces,
and if not, why not?

19 Sam Biles:

30 Stopping at nothing:
A 17-year-old with a precocious musical talent talks to Roz
Whistance

What effect does confidence – or lack of it –
have on the market?

32 Down to a tee:

23 Today Shanklin,
tomorrow the world:

36 Focus on Fame:

Charlotte Barton-Hoare’s acting, singing and
writing talents have led her all over the world.
Roz Whistance catches up with her

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Mark Wright started Westridge Golf Centre from a
Portacabin. And look at it now

Cameraman Mark Wilkinson has travelled the world with A-list
bands and celebs. But he’s not star-struck, finds Roz Whistance

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