They say that no one in the British Isles lives more than an hour or two from the coast a coastline of contrasts with scenery that changes from estuaries shingle beaches saltmarshes & sand dunes to rocky shores rugged cliffs machair & bustling harbours Our shores are teeming with wildlife be it in the water on the tideline clinging to cliffs or in the skies above them & this beautiful book you can learn more about familiar & favourite coastal species & some intriguing lesser-known marine creatures Season by season Celia Lewis's wonderful illustrations show the flowers birds animals fish & insects found at that time of year Her craft projects using driftwood pebbles & shells are suitable for all ages & will encourage you to put beachcombed mementos to surprising uses Or get creative with food & work some foraged ingredients into tasty recipes by Celia & many of our best seafood chefs We all love spending time near the water's edge so next time you feel like stretching your legs along a coastal path fancy a day trip to the seaside or are planning balmy summer holidays dip into An Illustrated Coastal Year & be inspired by the incredible diversity of wildlife to be found around our little archipelago ...

Well written & easy to understand An ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO PRUNING Third Edition is a must-have for anyone interested in the pruning & maintenance of trees Filled with updated illustrations photographs & examples this completely updated guide is designed to help readers understand & implement the appropriate pruning practices that are vital to developing sustainable structure in the first 25 years of a tree's life Coverage

Includes:: a variety of information about the challenges associated with pruning such as disease prevention root pruning mature tree pruning & restoration following storms With its simple tables lists & strategies this book is an appealing resource for horticulture landscape & tree associations & industries & is a natural addition for botanic garden & arboreta bookstores

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Providing the ultimate terminology reference for veterinary assistants & technicians AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO VETERINARY MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 4e provides an engaging systematic approach to learning medical terms & understanding basic principles of veterinary medicine This user-friendly textbook delivers a unique pedagogical presentation that makes it a comprehensive learning resource Focusing on how medical terms are formed analyzed & defined the text discusses anatomical landmarks the positioning of animals & the relationships between body parts It also introduces terms used in the animal industry Case studies illustrate how medical terminology is experienced in real-world practice & an audio wordlist enables readers to hear the terms they are learning ...

A very special anthology that's a must for all fans of the Shadowhunter novels! Featuring characters from Cassandra Clare's international best-selling novels from the Shadowhunters world including The Mortal Instruments The Infernal Devices & The Dark Artifices this anthology showcases beautifully illustrated portraits from Cassandra Jean
- creator of The Shadowhunter Tarot
- alongside never-before-known details from Cassandra Clare about all your favourite characters

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Slithering stoorworms mischievious brownies fierce kelpies & magical selkies -- these are the creatures of Scottish folklore Award-winning children's author Theresa Breslin has collected the best-loved tales from all over Scotland Retelling each in its own individual style she presents funny tales moving tales & enchanting fairy tales Soar with the goshawk dive with selkies & battle with the stoorworm as each story is brought to life with exquisite illustrations by Scottish fine artist Kate Leiper which brim with otherworldly beauty A wonderful gift this is a truly stunning book to be treasured for a lifetime & will be enjoyed by parents & grandparents as well as children Longlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal 2013 ...

Beautifully written yet highly controversial An Image of Africa asserts Achebe's belief in Joseph Conrad as a 'bloody racist' & his conviction that Conrad's novel Heart of Darkness only serves to perpetuate damaging stereotypes of black people Also included is The Trouble with Nigeria Achebe's searing outpouring of his frustrations with his country GREAT IDEAS Throughout history some books have changed the world They have transformed the way we see ourselves
- & each other They have inspired debate dissent war & revolution They have enlightened outraged provoked & comforted They have enriched lives
- & destroyed them Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers pioneers radicals & visionaries whose ideas shook civilization & helped make us who we are

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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Bonni Cohen & Jon Shenk direct this documentary sequel which follows former United States Vice President Al Gore as he continues his fight against climate change Travelling the world to deliver lectures & meet with global leaders in an attempt to convince them of the benefits of investing in renewable energy Gore highlights the progress that has been made in tackling the issues surrounding climate change in the last ten years & discusses the many problems which still remain ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Documentary featuring former vice president Al Gore weaves the science of global warming with Gore&s personal history & longtime c ommitment to communicating the need to reverse the effects of climate change ...

First published in 1978 & now thoroughly revised Reading Greek is a best-selling one-year introductory course in ancient Greek for students of any age It combines the best of modern & traditional language-learning techniques & is used in schools summer schools & universities across the world This Independent Study Guide is intended to help students who are learning Greek on their own or with only limited access to a teacher It contains notes on the texts that appear in the Text & Vocabulary volume translations of all the texts answers to the exercises in the Grammar & Exercises volume & cross-references to the relevant fifth-century background in The World of Athens There are instructions of how to use the course & the Study Guide The book will also be useful to students in schools universities & summer schools who have to learn Greek rapidly ...

The Battle of Waterloo A heart-racing tale of adventure love & fate against the backdrop of one of the most decisive battles in history by one of the greatest & best-selling romantic novelists of all time In 1815 beneath the aegis of the Army of Occupation Brussels is the gayest town in Europe & the widow Lady Barbara Childe renowned for being as outrageous as she is beautiful is at the centre of all that is fashionable & light-hearted When she meets Charles Audley dashing aide-de-camp to the great Duke of Wellington himself her joie de vivre knows no bounds
- until the eve of the fateful Battle of Waterloo Georgette Heyer was the creator
- greatest practitioner
- of the Regency romance & An Infamous Army shows why she has won the hearts of a whole new audience with her sweeping historical fiction


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