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- before it`s too late!` Farthing Wood is being bulldozed, & there`s a drought. Fox, Badger,
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A literary self-help memoir about using the Russian classics to find the answer to life`s most important questions. Viv Groskop has discovered the meaning of life in Russian literature. As she knows from personal experience, everything that has ever happened in life has already happened in these novels: from not being sure what to do with your life (Anna Karenina) to being in love with someone who doesn`t love you back enough (A Month in the Country by Turgenev) or being socially anxious about your appearance (all of Chekhov`s work). This is a literary self-help memoir, with examples from the author`s own life that reflect the lessons of literature, only in a much less poetic way than Tolstoy probably intended, & with an emphasis on being excessively paranoid about having an emerging moustache on your upper lip, just like Natasha in War & Peace. ...

` Wonderfully entertaining, hilarious. Contains the distilled wisdom of some of the greatest writers who ever lived` Allison Pearson, Sunday Telegraph What should I do with my life? What if my love is not returned? Why do bad things happen? The answers to some of life`s biggest questions are found not in trite self-help manuals but in the tough-love lessons explored in Russian literature. Here, Viv Groskop delves into the novels of history`s deepest thinkers to discover enduring truths about how we should live. Whether you`re new to the Russian classics or returning to old favourites, The Anna Karenina Fix will help salve your heartache by exploring the torments of a host of famous & infamous literary heroes & heroines. Think of it like this: they have suffered so that you don`t have to... ` Enchanting. Groskop falls in love with the literature, her impressive knowledge of which she conveys with a charmingly breezy tone` Observer`A beguiling tasting menu of some of the finest reading experiences of my life. Witty, likeable, & lighthearted, Viv Groskop invites us to embrace the work of these august Russian dead souls as belonging to us all` Lionel Shriver ...

Since the publication of the widely hailed first edition in 1983, THE ANNAPOLIS BOOK OF SEAMANSHIP has set the standard by which other books on sailing are measured. It is a comprehansive guide to all aspects of seamanship from the the simplest ABC`s to the most advanced skills & lastest electronics. As comprehensive & detailed as the book is, the wealth of technical information is presented in a way that is uniquely readable; it is both useful & easy to use. The author John Rousmaniere & artist Mark Smith bring decades of experience both as sailors & as professional comunnicators to this beautifully produced book. From navigation & seamanship to boat & gear maintenance, from pleasure cruising to heavy-weather sailing, here is the definitive, state-of-the-art guide that provides systematic step-by-step techniques to see you through every situation on deck & in the cockpit. ...

Commissario Brunetti`s hopes of a refreshing family holiday in the mountains are once again dashed when a gruesome discovery is made in Marghera
- a body so badly beaten the face is unrecognizable. Brunetti searches Venice for someone who can identify the dead man. But he is met with a wall of silence. Then he receives a telephone call from a contact who promises some tantalizing information. & before the night is out Brunetti is confronting yet another appalling & apparently senseless death.. .
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A visually captivating, novelistic travelogue that chronicles the first civilian environmental cleanup expedition in Antarctica-an engaging true story told through anecdotes, journal entries, vignettes, recipes, & archival & contemporary photography. ” The first thing that comes to mind about Antarctica is not likely the food. But if you are going there, it is the second.” -Wendy Trusler & Carol Devine The Antarctic Book of Cooking & Cleaning is a unique journey through an austral summer, when a group of dedicated individuals-fifty-four people from five countries-picked up nearly three decades` worth of garbage during a three-month period in Antarctica. In this visually captivating polar journal, Wendy Trusler & Carol Devine transport readers back twenty years & thousands of miles to Bellinghausen, the Russian research station that became their temporary home. Devine, a humanitarian who piloted the project, & Trusler, a visual artist & cook, use journal entries, letters, provision lists, recipes, & menus to document their voyage. They share pithy, insightful observations on life, food, science, politics, & the environment. Showcased throughout are modern & vintage photos & vignettes from Antarctica`s short history-all of which add delightful color & warm detail to this unique book. Trusler reveals the challenges of cooking in a makeshift kitchen during long, white nights at the bottom of the world. While the dozens of eco-tourists strive to help preserve the continent, she must figure out how to cook for all of them in the small camp kitchen, using limited ingredients. The Antarctic Book of Cooking & Cleaning

Includes:: forty-two eclectic, tasty, & hearty recipes tinged with Russian, Chinese, & South American influences, such as Honey Oatmeal Bread, Cheese Fondue, Great Wall Dumplings, Roasted Pepper Goulash with Smoked Paprika, Roast Leg of Pork, & Frozen Chocolate Cream. All beautifully photographed, these dishes reflect the expedition`s colorful cultural fabric & the astonishing raw beauty of their surroundings-a continent uniquely devoted to peace, cooperation, & science.

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The Antarctic Dive Guide is the first & only dive guide to the seventh continent, until recently the exclusive realm of scientific & military divers. Today, however, the icy waters of Antarctica have become the extreme destination for recreational divers wishing to explore beyond the conventional & observe the strange marine life that abounds below the surface. This book is packed with information about the history of diving in Antarctica & its wildlife, & features stunning underwater photography. The Antarctic Dive Guide covers 31 key dive sites on the Antarctic Peninsula & South Georgia &

Includes:: maps & detailed guidance on how best to explore each site. Essential information is also provided on how to choose & prepare for travel to this remote region, & diving techniques for subzero waters. This book is an indispensable resource for anyone considering diving in Antarctica, & an exciting read for anyone interested in this little-explored underwater world. This fully revised & updated third edition: * Covers 4 new dive sites * Features revised & updated information for the other 27 sites covered *

Includes:: new sections on the Sea Leopard Project & natural product chemistry from Antarctic marine organisms



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The Antarctic is one the most hostile natural environments in the world. It is an extraordinary physical space, which changes significantly in shape & size with the passing of the seasons. Politically, it is unique as it contains one of the few areas of continental space not claimed by any nation-state. Scientifically, the continental ice sheet has provided us with vital evidence about the Earth`s past climate. In this Very Short Introduction, Klaus Dodds provides a modern account of Antarctica, highlighting the main issues facing the continent today. Looking at how the Antarctic has been explored & represented in the last hundred years, Dodds considers the main exploratory & scientific achievements of the region. He explains how processes such as globalization mean that the Antarctic is increasingly involved in a wider circuit of ideas, goods, people, trade, & governance
- all of which have an impact on the future of the region. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable.
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This is the definitive field guide to The antelope of Africa. This book conveys their conservation status, threats & risks for survival, distribution ranges, habitat requirements, habits & how some of the species were introduced to the scientific world. Specific reference is made to sub-species as the conservation prospects for many species differ from region to region. The text is easy to read & is complemented by distribution maps, full colour photographs & the latest taxonomic classifications. The Antelope of Africa also shares the story of Africa`s antelope. The antelope family is becoming increasingly threatened as population numbers are on the decline almost everywhere. This book aims to raise appreciation for the diversity of antelope species & their plight in a changing Africa. It is a must for anyone with an interest in Africa`s wildlife. ...

Folded map & guide of the Antonine Wall in Scotl&, now a World Heritage Site, showing the course of the wall on a modern base map at a scale of 1:25, 000, including areas where the Wall can be visited. Elements of the archaeology of the monument are highlighted, along with additional suggested reading & relevant museums to visit. The wall itself was constructed in the AD 140s on the orders of Emperor Antoninus Pius; for a generation it was the north-western frontier of the Roman Empire. Running for 60km from modern Old Kilpatrick on the north side of the River Clyde to Bo ...