This gentle tale follows the story of a little acorn who manages to convince the woodland animals not to eat him. The animals are later rewarded for their patience when the little acorn grows & flourishes into a glorious big oak tree who can provide food for the whole forest. A delightful story that also conveys underlying concepts about food chains & sustainable consumption. ...

No man has ever loved a woman & not imagined her in the arms of someone else. Felix Quinn calls himself a happy man. He owns one of London`s oldest antiquarian bookshops. He is married to & adores the beautiful Marisa. But a childhood experience has taught him that loss is intrinsic to love, & Felix realises that he can only be truly happy if his wife is sleeping with another man. Enter Marius into Marisa`s affections. & now Felix must ask himself, is he really happy? By the winner of the 2010 Man Booker Prize. ...

The Activity globe is an attractive & information rich 30cm (12”) illuminated children`s globe mounted on a bright yellow plastic st&. This fun & educational globe shows a clear & colourful physical map of the world that is wonderfully illustrated with animals, peoples & places to find. A key card detailing all the numbered features of the globe is supplied. The ideal children`s introductory globe ...

Versatile adaptor which converts UK 2-pin & 3-pin plugs to the world's most widely used sockets (the EEC & American electrical systems). All the adaptor's plugs slot together for ease of packing. For instant use in: EEC Countries, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zeal&, Japan, the Far East, Norway, Morocco, Russia, Tunisia, Turkey, Central & parts of South America, & many islands of the Caribbean. Also suitable for use in parts of Brazil, Indonesia, India, Israel & Africa.N.B. This adaptor does not convert voltage. ...

Versatile adaptor which converts UK 2-pin & 3-pin plugs to the world's most widely used sockets (the EEC & American electrical systems). All the adaptor's plugs slot together for ease of packing. For instant use in: EEC Countries, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zeal&, Japan, the Far East, Norway, Morocco, Russia, Tunisia, Turkey, Central & parts of South America, & many islands of the Caribbean. Also suitable for use in parts of Brazil, Indonesia, India, Israel & Africa.N.B. This adaptor does not convert voltage. ...

This thoroughly modern take on an essential skill for anyone going to sea concentrates on the tackle needed for all types & sizes of boat, explains manual & hydraulic systems for handling anchors, & demonstrates with helpful photos & diagrams safe & efficient anchoring techniques in all conditions
- wind, strong tide, shallow water, rocky bottoms & deep bays
- all of which require particular techniques that are covered in detail to help the reader develop effective skills. Once considered something of a black art, anchoring is coming back into vogue as a free alternative to paying costly marina fees to berth overnight. Being competent & confident at anchoring offshore also allows boaters to anchor off a peaceful beach, providing the ideal opportunity for the family to go swimming from the boat, fish, or just row round
- a better distraction for the kids than searching the marina for an Internet cafe. With detailed diagrams & instructive photographs of both sail & power boats of all sizes under anchor, this helpful guide takes the reader step-by-step through the entire anchoring process in a clear & helpful way.


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The Adlard Coles Book of Navigation is aimed at anyone with an interest in navigating small craft, but particularly at those working towards RYA Day Skipper, Yachtmaster, Motor Cruising or Advanced Powerboat certificates, or attending the RYA Radar course. Electronics have gained such widespread acceptance over the last decade that even a modest family cruiser is likely to have an electronic navigation capability comparable with that of a small warship of twenty years ago. Using plain English to strip away the jargon, this book sets out to demystify the technology behind modern marine electronics, & to explain how the various systems work & how to get the best out of the equipment available. The Adlard Coles Book of Electronic Navigation is set to become the definitive book on the subject. ...

This is the perfect guide for anyone cruising in the Mediterranean by Rod Heikell, the acknowledged expert on Mediterranean sailing. Thoroughly updated, this new edition conveys the magic of Mediterranean cruising, as well as giving practical first-hand advice on sailing these enticing waters. Although the Mediterranean provides wonderfully diverse cruising opportunities, it can also deliver a few surprises to the unwary. In this invaluable practical guide, Rod Heikell provides sound advice on: anchoring, berthing bow or stern-to, what weather to expect, facilities & the costs of keeping a boat there, plus advice on navigation, popular routes, formalities & what to expect ashore. Each country around the Mediterranean is covered, & there`s even a handy section on shoe-string cruising for those on a tight budget. ` Offers time-served advice to both the novice & the old-h&.` Nautical Magazine ...

The Adlard Coles Book of Navigation Exercises provides practice questions & answers at both Day Skipper & Coastal Skipper/ Yachtmaster levels. Written by RYA staff, these exercises provide an invaluable back-up both to yachtsman attending RYA shore-based courses & to those wishing to brush up their knowledge of navigation & seamanship. The book provides plotting, tidal, pilotage & passage planning exercises based on the RYA training chart included. Extracts from the relevant tide tables, almanacs & pilotage notes are also included so that the reader has everything necessary to complete the exercises. Anyone who can successfully answer these questions will be able to face their shore-based course with complete confidence. ...

The Adlard Coles Nautical Puzzle Book is the ideal shipmate. Small enough to stow away on the trimmest of decks, it`s packed with 200 nautically themed brain-teasers. Containing crosswords, code breakers, anagrams, word puzzles, riddles, word chains, logic puzzles, word searches, missing links, odd one out, what comes next, anagrams & much more. ...