Deep in rural Wales, a farmer is struggling through lambing season when he becomes aware that his land is being stalked by a badger-baiter who brings with him the stark threat of violence. Built of the interlocking fates of these two solitary men, this is a searing story of isolation & loss, from a writer of uncommon gifts. ...

This is the story of the ill-fated expedition led by Robert Burke, that left Melbourne on August 20th 1860 to explore the still unknown Outback. The story is well-researched & vividly narrated by Sarah Murgatroyd. A compelling piece of history of Nineteenth Century exploration. ...

Need to know which digital camera to buy? Want to take better photographs & retouch images? Ready to achieve professional results? This updated edition of The Digital Photography Handbook will allow you to make the most of all the advantages your camera has to offer
- as well as guiding you through the latest software to enhance your images, & get professional results with every shot. This book

Includes:: expert advice on the art of photography (composition, depth of field & how to photograph a variety of subjects), editing & image manipulation software, how to print your images for the best results, developing a portfolio & mastering the rules of copyright. Doug Harman

Includes:: the very latest developments in digital technology, equipping you with everything you need to become a photographer. Contents include: Types of camera, Computers & their software, Memory, Pixels & magnification, Saving images, Exposure, Composition, Light, Camera modes, Special effects, Manipulating images, Photo apps, Retouching old photos, Printing digital images, Selecting printers & paper, Archiving & the cloud, Making money from your images, Copyright rules.




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The Dinghy Bible is the complete, user-friendly, hands-on manual packed with detailed step-by-step diagrams, lively action photos, & helpful advice on getting the most out of dinghy sailing whatever your skill level. This book covers: choosing your dinghy, launching, helming, trapezing & capsizing, racing tips, techniques & tactics, knots & ropes, sailing etiquette, safety & emergencies, boat maintenance & repairs, trailer maintenance & much more. ...

` You will venture into the fringes of the wilderness with the minimum of simple gear, to live with it on its own terms. You will know that one of the sure ways to contentment in this life is a small boat, a fair wind, & a new coast to explore.` Dinghy cruising is a wonderful way to experience nature & new coastlines at close quarters & low cost. Sailing where larger boats cannot reach, & sleeping under canvas onboard or ashore, this is boating taken right back to the basics, & all the better for that. This guide, for all aspiring or already-enthusiastic dinghy cruisers, shows how to get started & how to expand your horizons. The information & advice is interwoven with wonderfully evocative stories of the author`s adventures afloat, from idyllic weeks pottering around secluded rivers & coastlines to hair-raising voyages to remote islands. The text covers: Finding a good boat Fitting out for daysailing Boatcraft under engine & oar Mooring & anchoring Preparing for open water Out at sea Coastal navigation Dinghy homemaking Keeping comfortable & safe Illustrated throughout with inspirational colour photos & helpful illustrations, this book shows just why small boats are the perfect passport to remote & beautiful places. ...

The Dingle, Iveragh & Beara peninsulas dominate the spectacular landscape of southwest Irel&. Their rugged peaks, dramatic ridges, captivating valleys, glittering lakes & stunning Atlantic coastline form a treasure chest of walking options. This guide describes exhilarating walks in each peninsula, accompanied by the author`s photographs & specially drawn maps. These walks provide a range of options, both for those familiar with the region & for first-time visitors. This region attracts thousands of walkers annually &, since most routes are not signposted or waymarked, an up-to-date guidebook is essential. The walk descriptions also include material on the fauna, flora, folklore, history, geology & place names of the area. ...

This volume provides a glimpse into the history of The Dings & St Philips during the last century. With over 200 images, this selection highlights changes & events that have taken place in these once industrious Bristol suburbs. Aspects of everyday life are also recalled, from shops, pubs & to celebrations & local sporting heroes. ...

A summer's evening in Amsterdam & two couples meet at a fashionable restaurant. Between mouthfuls of food & over the polite scrapings of cutlery, the conversation remains a gentle hum of polite discourse
- the banality of work, the triviality of holidays. But behind the empty words, terrible things need to be said, & with every forced smile & every new course, the knives are being sharpened.
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Biology graduate Anna Bella Nor is just two weeks away from defending her thesis on the origin of birds when her supervisor Lars Helland is found dead in his office, his severed tongue lying on his bloodied shirtfront, a copy of her thesis in his lap. Police Superintendent Soren Marhauge is assigned to unravel what appears to be a multitude of intrigues in the Biology Department of Copenhagen University. Helland had been deliberately infected with a rare parasite that only an expert in the field would have access to. But when Anna Bella`s fellow graduate & close friend is also killed, the murders seem to be linked not only to the university but also to Anna herself. As Marhauge investigates he comes up against the vicious competition for academic success, dark secrets from the past
- all against the fabulous backdrop of palaeontology`s age-old mysteries. Suspenseful, compelling, richly detailed & stunningly researched, The Dinosaur Feather unveils a sparkling mosaic of related destinies as well as a sinister web of lies.
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Read along with Tom & Dougie in this supersonic book & CD duo! Danny & Dino survived an poop-tastic Christmas & this time they take a trip into space. One boy. One space rocket. One very hungry dinosaur. & NO sandwiches. The ingredients for an EXPLOSIVE space adventure.. . But just how will Danny get home when his dinosaur has eaten the rocket? This book comes from the authors & illustrator of THE DINOSAUR THAT POOPED CHRISTMAS! ...