Featuring new photography from Chicagos renowned Field Museum The Book of Eggs explores 600 examples at actual size alongside pattern details clutch images breeding range maps & engravings of all the birds A table of field-guide information identifies order family breeding range nesting habitat nest characteristics & conservation status This accompanies an expert narrative revealing the latest research & thinking on social structure; reproductive strategies; egg colour maculation & size; & incubation behaviour Arranged taxonomically according to evolutionary relationships the book brings to light intriguing aspects of breeding biology The result is a visual delight & an essential reference for every bird enthusiast natural historian & conservationist ...

Some will kill to have it He will kill to protect it Denzel Washington Gary Oldman & Mila Kunis star in this sci-fi action thriller 30 years after an unspecified environmental disaster a lone man Eli (Washington) fights his way across the desolate wasteland of a post-apocalyptic America guarding a sacred book called the Book of Eli which holds the secrets that can bring civilisation back from the brink of destruction & save humankind His principal threat is despotic town leader Carnegie (Oldman) who will stop at nothing to get hold of the book & use its secrets to take control of society Special Features Picture-In-Picture Behind the Scenes Footage & Interviews A Lost Tale Billy Carnegie&s backstory Behind the Story Starting over How Civilizations live die & are reborn & Eli&s Journey
- the moral complexities in the film Deleted Alternate Scenes The Book of Eli Soundtrack Certificate 15 Running Time 117 mins approx
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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 Some will kill to have it He will kill to protect it Eli walks alone in post-apocalyptic America He heads west along the highway of Death on a mission he doesn&t fully understand but knows he must complete In his backpack is the last copy of a book that could become the wellspring of a revived society Or in the wrong hands the hammer of a despot Denzel Washington is Eli who keeps his blade sharp & his survival instincts sharper as his quest thrusts him into a savage wasteland & into explosive conflict with a resourceful warlord (Gary Oldman) set on possessing the book " We walk by faith not by sight""es Eli Under the taut direction of the Hughes Brothers (From Hell) those words hit home with unexpected meaning & power ...

' The moment I finished this memoir I read it again No other book I've ever read has left me so deeply involved with its author' DIANA ATHILL' Astonishing
- I read it in a single gulp' DEBORAH MOGGACH'A jewel of a book' NINA STIBBE' Emma's letters remind me what reading & writing are for' LOUISA YOUNG This astonishing memoir of a childhood lived in extreme poverty in Latin America was hailed as an instant classic when first published in Colombia in 2012 nine years after the death of its author who was encouraged in her writing by Gabriel Garcia Marquez Comprised of letters written over the course of thirty years it describes in vivid painterly detail the remarkable courage & limitless imagination of a young girl growing up with nothing Emma was an illegitimate child raised in a windowless room in Bogota with no water or toilet & only ingenuity to keep her & her sister alive Abandoned by their mother she & her sister moved to a convent housing 150 orphan girls where they washed pots ironed & mended laundry scrubbed floors cleaned bathrooms & sewed garments & decorative cloths for church Illiterate & knowing nothing of the outside world Emma escaped at age nineteen eventually coming to have a career as an artist & to befriend the likes of Frida Kahlo & Diego Rivera Far from self-pitying the portrait that emerges from this clear-eyed account inspires awe at the stunning early life of a gifted writer whose talent remained hidden for far too long
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Take a journey down winding lanes & Roman roads in this witty & informative guide to the meanings behind the names of England's towns & villages From Celtic farmers to Norman conquerors right up to the Industrial Revolution deciphering our place names reveals how generations of our ancestors lived worked travelled & worshipped & how their influence has shaped our landscape From the most ancient sacred sites to towns that take their names from stories of giants & knights learn how Roman garrisons became our great cities & discover how a meeting of the roads could become a thriving market town Region by region Caroline Taggart uncovers hidden meanings to reveal a patchwork of tall tales & ancient legends that collectively tells the story of how we made England ...

Did you know that the US Star-Spangled Banner was designed by a 17-year-old school boy? Or that the Brazilian flag shows a star constellation of the night sky from 1889? Welcome to the bizarre & fascinating world of flags! From the chequered Formula 1 flag & the rainbow banner to historical standards & country flags this book is packed with amazing facts stories & curiosities behind some of the world's most iconic banners Discover the cultural & political history behind each flag as well as flag rituals historical uses of flags & heaps of curiosities & unusual facts ...

The Book of Forgiving written together by the Nobel Peace Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu & his daughter Revd Mpho Tutu offers a deeply personal testament & guide to the process of forgiveness All of us have at times needed both to forgive & be forgiven
- whether small everyday harms or real traumas But the path to forgiveness is not easy & the process unclear How do we let go of resentment when we have been harmed at times irreparably? How do we forgive & still pursue justice? How do we heal our hearts & move on? How do we forgive ourselves for the harm we have caused others? Drawing on his memories of reconciliation in post-apartheid South Africa Archbishop Desmond Tutu has identified four concrete steps to forgiveness through which we must all pass if we are to reach our destination 1) Admitting the wrong & acknowledging the harm 2) Telling one's story & witnessing the anguish 3) Asking for forgiveness & granting forgiveness 4) Renewing or releasing the relationship Each chapter contains reflections & personal stories as well as exercises for practising each step of the path The Book of Forgiving is a touchstone & tool for anyone seeking the freedom of forgiveness an inspiring guide to healing ourselves & creating a more united world
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Recent intense scrutiny of amphibian conservation status makes this title a timely archive in the context of the frogs dramatic decline Frogs are adversely affected by loss of habitat pollution by agricultural & industrial chemicals & climate change As such the frog is an important pollutant indicator This book will profile 600 species representing the remarkable diversity of frogs each species photographed life-size to capture its delicate detail & accompanied by an in-depth species profile ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Naomi Watts stars as Susan a single mother of two working as a waitress in a small town Her son Henry (Jaeden Lieberher) is an 11-year-old geniuswho not only manages the family finances but acts as emotional support for his mother & younger brother (Jacob Tremblay) When Henry discovers that the girl next door has a terrible secret he implores Susan to take matters into her own hands in this imaginative & emotional drama from director Colin Trevorrow (Jurassic World) ...

Everybody needs a role model! Discover the true stories of superheroes rebels world leaders action heroes sports legends & many more daring dudes all of whom played their part to make their mark make a contribution & make the world a better place From Abraham Lincoln to Sitting Bull Stephen Hawking to Galileo these cool guys had the boldness bravery & brains to meet the challenges of their day With a fun design engaging text & high-quality photographs this is the ultimate hero guide & keepsake for the 21st century ...