From tiny bubble-popping goldfish toots to thunderously loud elephant gas, learn how to spot the funniest (and smelliest) farts in the animal kingdom. Hilarious tidbits identify the odour, range, frequency & aftereffects of ten different types of gassy expulsions, while the attached battery-powered fart machine reproduces each emanation with astounding accuracy. This is pure, unbridled entertainment for the giggling child in all of us. ...

Bird photographer extraordinaire Markus Varesvuo has picked his 100 favourite species, & in this sumptuous book they are illustrated using his stunning camerawork & shown as never seen before by readers. Markus has selected the very best images from the thousands he has taken over the decades, & in the accompanying text he explains why they are so special as well as the stories around them. Species covered range from the spectacular Golden Eagle that adorns the front cover through more familiar wildfowl & garden birds to eye-catching owls & exotic bee-eaters. ” Fascinating Birds” showcases 150 amazing photographs of birds in the wild. The book is a celebration of birds that is sure to captivate any bird lover or wildlife photography enthusiast. ...

A personal & urgent examination of Fascism in the twentieth century & how its legacy shapes today`s world, written by one of America`s most admired public servants, the first woman to serve as U.S. secretary of state. ” There is priceless wisdom on every page.” Kirkus Starred review A Fascist, observes Madeleine Albright, `is someone who claims to speak for a whole nation or group, is utterly unconcerned with the rights of others, & is willing to use violence & whatever other means are necessary to achieve the goals he or she might have.` The twentieth century was defined by the clash between democracy & Fascism, a struggle that created uncertainty about the survival of human freedom & left millions of innocent people dead. Given the horrors of that experience, one might expect the world to reject the spiritual successors to Hitler & Mussolini should they arise in our era. In Fascism: A Warning, Madeleine Albright, draws on her own experiences as a child in war-torn Europe & her distinguished career as a diplomat to question that very assumption. Fascism, as Albright shows, not only endured through the course of the twentieth century, but now presents a more virulent threat to international peace & justice than at any time since the end of World War II. The momentum toward democracy that swept the world when the Berlin Wall fell has gone into reverse. The United States, which has historically championed the free world, is led by a president who exacerbates popular divisions & heaps scorn on democratic institutions. In many countries, economic, technological & cultural factors are weakening the political centre & empowering the extremes of right & left. Contemporary leaders such as Vladimir Putin & Kim Jong-un are employing many of the same tactics used by Fascists in the 1920s & 30s. Fascism: A Warning is a book for our times that is relevant to all times. Written with wisdom by someone who has not only studied history but helped to shape it, this call to arms teaches us the lessons we must understand & the questions we must answer if we are to save ourselves from repeating the tragic errors of the past. ...

Christopher Duggan`s new history of fascist Italy explores how the movement became embodied in the person of Benito Mussolini who occupied for many an almost divine status & gave millions of men & women a sense of pride & hope, offering the prospect of national regeneration after decades of disappointment. A work of exceptional authority & originality, Fascist Voices makes use of rarely examined sources
- letters & private diaries, newspaper reports & secret police files
- to uncover how ordinary people experienced fascism on a daily basis & how its ideology influenced their beliefs, values, language & lifestyle. Tracing fascism from its conception to its legacy, Christopher Duggan unpicks why the regime enjoyed so much support among the majority of the Italian population. He examines the extraordinary personal relationships that millions of Italians had with Mussolini, explores the religious

Dimensions of totalitarianism, & discusses why the `cult of the Duce` still resonates in contemporary Italy. Fascist Voices is a fresh & disturbing look at a country in thrall to a charismatic dictator. It is the winner of the Wolfson History Prize.



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Tracy Rose famous fashion journalist & writer Russell Rose present the third edition of Fashion Fabulous London, an independent fashion shopping guide to the Top 200 hottest fashion shops, more than 60 must visit shops as well as 130 restaurants, bars, cafes & hotels where fashionable people go to. From the prestigious British & international designer shops in Bond Street, to the urban edgy or vintage fashion East London has to offer, this book highlights stores, boutiques, high street chains & markets to suit any budget. Find out where you can find bargains, the best club wear, ethical clothes, classics, bespoke tailors & much more. The guide also

Includes:: over 130 reviews of the most popular fashionista restaurants & cafes, a calendar of fashion related events & a few museums where you can absorb, admire, learn & show off…more fabulous fashion!

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Topographic coverage of the Canary Islands at 1:25, 000 published by the Instituto Geográfico Nacional – Centro Nacional de Información Geografica, the country’s civilian survey organization. The maps have contours at 10m intervals & colouring and/or graphics to show different types of vegetation or land use. Boundaries of national parks & other protected areas are marked. In addition to all the usual information shown on topographic mapping at this scale: detailed presentation of the road network with rural tracks & paths, etc, the maps also show campsites. The maps have a 1-km UTM grid, plus margin ticks for latitude & longitude at 1` intervals. The majority of the titles have been published since late 1990s. Map legend is in Spanish only.COVERAGE: each 25K map covers one quarter of the corresponding 1:50, 000 map, with the numbering system: I = NW quarter, II = NE quarter, III = SW quarter, & IV = SE quarter. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

These are short stories for children designed to help kids learn how to read & learn to love reading. Race to the Finish is a ` Reading Alone` reader, perfect for children who are proficient readers. These short stories for children develop the habit of reading widely for both pleasure & information. DK Reads proves that good reads build great readers. Follow five teams as they prepare & build their cars & bikes for the 50th Annual Creek Point Crazy Race. From the gas-guzzling V12 rally car & the new prototype dual fuel hybrid car to a modified ”dualie” motorbike & the eco-friendly alternative powered-car find out about the advantages & disadvantages of the different engines, how they work & the possibilities for cool cars & bikes of the future. Who will win the race? ...

Since opening the hugely popular Pear Cafe nine years ago, Elly Pear has been on a quest for good food & new ideas. Having found real results sticking to the 5:2 way of eating, Elly shares some of her favourite, most exciting recipes for eating well & enjoying food on both fast days & feast days. Elly Pear: Fast Days & Feast Days is a collection of more than 100 of Elly`s favourite pescatarian recipes from both fast days & feast days, her home kitchen & her cafe, inspired by world cooking but always with an eye on the local greengrocers. With clear & comprehensive advice on shopping well & using your local shops, stocking your fridge & cupboards sensibly & avoiding waste at all costs, this book will guide you to a new way of eating delicious, nutritious food all year round
- on fast days & feast days.
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Fast Flags will help children to become familiar with the flags from different countries around the world. Players need to get rid of their cards before anyone else by finding 2 or more matching flags. This is a fast paced game where accuracy is important; make a mistake & you have to take another card. There are 48 different flags & the countries are also named. ...

In Fast Powerboat Seamanship, one of the world's leading authorities on high-speed piloting & navigation shows you how to operate any fast boat for maximum thrill at minimum risk. Dag Pike describes the effects of hull design on performance & gives you a better understanding of how your boat is built. He explains how fast boats respond under a variety of conditions, & he walks you through everything you need to know about engines, propulsion systems, trim tabs, & the other controls that give you complete command of your craft. Pike provides a step-by-step tutorial in the techniques of fast-boat driving & spells out the measures you can take to ensure comfort & safety for yourself & your passengers. He also explores the things you need to know about the sea itself: how waves are generated, how they move, & how to assess & adjust to changing conditions on the water. You'll learn how to adapt to the faster pace of events at 25 to 100 knots; navigate at high speed; & control a high-speed turn. You'll also learn techniques for avoiding collisions, operating in extreme weather, & much more. The better you understand your boat & how to control it, the greater the pleasure you will get from high-performance boating. Fast Powerboat Seamanship is the source for the specialized knowledge & skills you need to get the most out of any fast boat. ...