Dogs have been the closest companions to human beings since the Stone Age, & have been illustrated, described, dramatised & eulogised in one form or another ever since. This new book celebrates that association through thirty famous dogs & their role in literature. Dogs in Books ranges from Pliny's description of the domestic dog in the 6th century BC, to the dogs depicted in mythology, astrology & medieval manuscripts, dogs in classic stories by Kipling, Conan Doyle & Dickens to more recent examples such as Lassie, Snoopy, Toto (from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz), Tintin's dog Snowy, Spot the Dog & many more. Illustrated in colour throughout, this is an ideal gift for every dog lover. ...

First we had dogs underwater, then dogs shaking off water...and now dogs soaking up the exhilarating no-holds-barred pleasure of a ride in a car. Photographer Lara Jo Regan began her pet project as a calendar but the response was overwhelming & absolute: her photographs of the cruising canines, taken from incredible perspectives, with tongues hanging & ears flapping, became a global Internet sensation. The energy of the photographs is impressive & visceral. In order to get these shots, Regan built a special light, which jutted out over the roof of the car, a harness that allowed her to lean out of the window & various other contraptions to make the images come to life. Dogs In Cars will have the reader laughing out loud. ...

In Bonzo`s War, Clare Campbell told the fascinating story of what it was like for Britain`s pets when the world was at war. This time, she follows the incredible journey of the dogs who conscripted to fight for their country, with some even returning with medals for their bravery. During the most dangerous days of the Second World War, the British government set out to recruit an army of canines
- a ` Guard Dog Unit`. This experimental team of brave hounds would later use their incredible sense of smell to sniff out the anti-personnel mines that barred the way to reclaiming Europe. Dog owners countrywide shed tears as they bid farewell to their beloved ` Brian`, ` Rex`, or ` Molly` & packed them off to the War Dogs Training School to learn the skills they`d need to `do their bit for Britain` on the very frontiers of the Third Reich. The soldiers waiting out in the field to greet their canine counterparts were under strict instructions: do not get too attached to your new four-legged companion. That bit proved disastrously impossible. Based on original documents, first-hand accounts & interviews, Dogs of Courage tells a story of human determination, heartbreak & uncompromising canine courage that has never been told before.
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This Very Peculiar History title explores the history of man`s best friend & the history of their relationship with our own species. Featuring chapters on dog origins & evolution, dog anatomical oddities, different dog species & breeds, & many, many more
- this book is the perfect gift for any doglover.
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Find out who`s top dog with this beautifully illustrated set of cards. Does a retriever need more grooming than an Irish setter? Has a terrier got a keener nose than a German shepherd? Is a poodle faster than a spaniel? With 6 categories & 30 dogs to choose from, you`ll have hours of fun playing Best in Show. ...

Doha in a cleverly designed presentation from Huber Verlag, combining a street plan at 1:22, 000 with a guide to city & the rest of Qatar. Nesting under the cover are two separate concertina maps produced on thick, high quality paper. Each is folded so that various sections are clearly labelled & can be opened separately or, where appropriate, viewed combined to provided wider coverage. All the maps & plans are annotated with places of interest & various facilities. All the text is in English. The plan has an index of city zones, & the map also

Includes:: an enlargement showing the central part of the city in greater detail, an overview map of Qatar, plus small plans of Madinat Al Shamal
- Al Ruwais, Al Khor & Al Wakra. The guide section has descriptions of places of interest illustrated with colour photos; brief descriptions of major hotels & recreational clubs, plus general notes on the country


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Street plan of Doha from Explorer Publishing who specialize in coverage of the Middle East. Folded to a handy size of 10x 12cm, the map has on one side an overview street plan of Doha City at 1:60, 000 where coverage extends north beyond the Doha Golf Club & the Marina District, south to the Al Wakra district, & inland to include the Education City; both Hamad & Doha International Airports are included. Accompanying index lists hotels, shopping centres, visitor attractions & museums, etc, as marked on the plan. On the reverse three areas are shown in greater detail: the central area extending just past the D Ring & including access to the Doha International Airport, the Education City & the Aspire Zone (Sports City). As on the main plan, various institutions & facilities are marked. The index list names of districts. Also provided is a small overview map of Qatar. ...

This is a practical pocket-sized guide to doing business in China which will give you the information & skills to succeed. It helps you explore & understand the Chinese business culture, establish effective relationships, learn to negotiate & discover how to achieve business success in the world's fastest growing economy. You'll find out how to follow etiquette, manage 'face', team-build & exploit your contacts. Plus, top tips, dos, don'ts & taboos, highlights on key subjects, 'SOS' hints on what to do in a particular situation & real-life case studies enable you to understand China's consumers & its rapidly evolving markets. Read it cover to cover, or dip in & out of topics for quick reference. Handy tips in a pocket-sized format
- take it wherever your business takes you.
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What on earth is a sixty-three year old man with a recent history of heart disease & cancer together with a marked tendency to wimpishness doing out on the Lake District fells alone in all seasons of the year? Answer: attempting to climb the 214 fells over 1, 000 feet as described by Alfred Wainwright in his Pictorial Guide to the Lakeland Fells & to do so within twelve months, raising money for charity in the process. Doing The Wainwrights offers a personal account of the author's experiences in tackling this challenge
- the highs & lows, the triumphs & the cock-ups, the heart-stopping moments, the sheer fatigue & the breath-taking beauty of it all. It is a challenge which takes him not only to every corner of the Lake District, but also on a journey of self-discovery as he learns to confront his demons (or not, as the case may be) & to come to terms with his limitations. Starting in the spring of 2005, the book gives a snapshot of one year in the Lake District, charting Steve's progress against a backdrop of changing seasons. While not a how-to manual, it does illustrate the point that just about anybody can aspire to do the Wainwrights. An appendix gives a description of all routes taken, together with total time, distance & ascent, so those readers who wish to can try out some ready-made excursions. As we celebrate the centenary of Wainwright's birth, Doing The Wainwrights testifies to his enduring legacy. The book will be enjoyed by the thousands who walk in Cumbria every year & also by those who prefer to imagine themselves atop Scafell Pike whilst supping a hot mug of cocoa in front of a roaring fire!
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Michael Booth has had his fill of celebrity chefs & their `on the table in five minutes` recipes. He wants to learn how to cook properly, so he burns his cookery books &, together with his young family, heads for a new life in Paris
- reasoning that, if anyone can be trusted to make food complicated, it`s the French. Embarking on the ultimate foodie`s fantasy, he enrols at the world`s most famous cooking school, Le Cordon Bleu, where wise & battle-scarred French chefs commence their transformation of him into a professional cook. Along the way Booth shares the insider tips & secret techniques of classical cuisine. His odyssey takes him from trauma to triumph, ending in the white-hot heat of the Michelin-starred kitchen of the greatest chef in France.
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