This is an evocative meditation on the English landscape in wet weather by the acclaimed novelist & nature writer, Melissa Harrison. Whenever rain falls, our countryside changes. Fields, farms, hills & hedgerows appear altered, the wildlife behaves differently, & over time the terrain itself is transformed. In Rain, Melissa Harrison explores our relationship with the weather as she follows the course of four rain showers, in four seasons, across Wicken Fen, Shropshire, the Darent Valley & Dartmoor. Blending these expeditions with reading, research, memory & imagination, she reveals how rain is not just an essential element of the world around us, but a key part of our own identity too. ...

A wonderful meditation on the English landscape in wet weather by the acclaimed novelist & nature writer, Melissa Harrison. Whenever rain falls, our countryside changes. Fields, farms, hills & hedgerows appear altered, the wildlife behaves differently, & over time the terrain itself is transformed. In Rain, Melissa Harrison explores our relationship with the weather as she follows the course of four rain showers, in four seasons, across Wicken Fen, Shropshire, the Darent Valley & Dartmoor. Blending these expeditions with reading, research, memory & imagination, she reveals how rain is not just an essential element of the world around us, but a key part of our own identity too. ...

Ren Ishida is nearly finished with graduate school when he receives news of his sister, Keiko`s, sudden death. She was viciously stabbed one rainy night on her way home, & there are no leads. Ren heads to Akakawa to conclude his sister`s affairs, still failing to understand why she chose to abandon the family & Tokyo for this desolate town years ago. As he comes to know the figures in Akakawa, from the enigmatic politician to his fellow teachers & a rebellious, alluring student named Rio, Ren delves into his shared childhood with Keiko & what followed, trying to piece together what happened the night of her death. Haunted in his dreams by a young girl who is desperately trying to tell him something, Ren struggles to find solace in the void his sister has left behind. ...

Taste the rainbow with this celebration of colour & creativity! Mima Sinclair has pulled out all the stops in creating a collection of delicious cakes, cupcakes, biscuits, small bakes & desserts that will brighten anyone`s day. Rainbow design & unicorns are on trend with their frivolity & vibrancy creating a feel-good factor that is infectious & a perfect antidote to the depths of a grey winter. As always with Mima, she

Includes:: helpful tips & techniques so you can make your creations with complete confidence. Including Disco Dip Valentine`s cookies, a Pinata Cake filled with hidden sweets, Marshmallow Funfetti Blondies, a Macaroon tower, Multicoloured Meringues, Rainbow Bagels & of course, the ultimate Rainbow Layer Cake, this book contains inspirational recipes that will bring happiness to any occasion.

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Rainbow Diary covers so much of new South Africa: from the stillness of Karoo savannah to the warmth of the Indian Ocean, & from the exclusive white neighbourhoods of Pretoria to the destitution of the black townships, John Malathronas chronicles a journey in one of the most beautiful countries on Earth. Whether dancing the night away in a club, mountain-biking down a hair-raising incline or looking out for leopards on a safari, the author is full of sharp observations
- be they social, historical, political or even botanical. A gifted storyteller, he draws fascinating portraits of the many Afrikaner, Xhosa, Zulu, Indian & Swazi characters he encounters, all of whom make up the tapestry of the new South Africa.
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Much more than just another field guide or a natural history of butterflies, Rainbow Dust explores the ways in which butterflies delight & inspire us all, naturalists & non-naturalists alike. Beginning with the author`s own experience of hunting & rearing butterflies as a boy, Peter Marren considers the special place of the butterfly in art, literature, advertising & science, &, latterly, our attempts to conserve them. Rainbow Dust takes in the controversy over collecting, the women who studied them & the curious details that lead to butterflies being feared as well as loved. This is a celebration of butterflies; one shot through with a sense of wonder but also of sorrow at what we are losing. ...

Flags are a great way to show some national pride, pay homage to a fondly remembered visit abroad, celebrate a special occasion, or simply decorate the wall of your room. Flags measure 5’x 3’ (152.4 x 91.44cm), are made from 100% polyester & come with two brass eyelets for fastening. ...

Following the lives of the three ships with the name Rainbow Warrior, this book, written by a long-serving Greenpeace activist, tells the inside stories of life on board & recounts some of the ships` most exciting adventures & actions. It is at once a narrative of real life on board, a history of some of the most famous vessels in the world & also a history of Greenpeace itself which goes beyond the oceans & touches on many aspects of the organization`s work. In the end though it aims to bring out the personal stories & first hand accounts of the ships` adventures
- tales from the high seas, full of action & daring but also of humanity & great compassion. Starting with the early life of Greenpeace & the bombing of the Rainbow Warrior I by the French secret service through to the imprisonment of the Arctic 30 by the Russians, the stories are brought to life with photos from the Greenpeace archives, maps & nautical charts. The most symbolic items belonging to the ship`s historical inventory are be also included.
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In 1978, in the final, bloodiest phase of Rhodesia`s struggle to become Zimbabwe, eleven-year-old Lauren St John moves with her family to a wild, beautiful farm on the banks of a slow-flowing river. The house was the scene of a horrific guerrilla attack, & settling there changes Lauren`s life irrevocably. RAINBOW`S END captures the overwhelming beauty & extraordinary danger of life in the African bush. Lauren`s childhood reads like a girl`s own adventure story as, at the height of the war, she rides through the wilderness on her horse, Morning Star, encountering lions, crocodiles, vicious ostriches, & mad cows. Yet the greatest threat is the ruthless guerrillas who prowl the l&, making each day more dangerous, vivid, & prized than the last. ...

This is a brand new addition to the ” Beginners” series, each of which is designed to provide an informative introduction to non-fiction subjects for young readers. It offers a terrific reading practice for children who prefer fact to fiction. It is developed with a reading expert from Roehampton University to help young readers grow in confidence. It offers great value for your money. ...