It has been estimated that there are between 3 & 30 million different species on Earth & this is before we take into account micro-organisms & creatures of the deep sea. The biodiversity of our planet is of great interest in our modern day world, as we try to make sense of climate change & the impact we have on the fragile ecosystems. All over the planet there are diverse eco-regions, each with their own set of inhabitants uniquely suited to thrive in their special surroundings; tailor-made to survive against all odds. Mutant Planet transports you to these worlds within worlds where nature & evolution have combined to shape astounding animals with ingenious lifestyles & unorthodox patterns of behaviour. Follow the Discovery cameras on a journey through some of the most astounding locations to experience the lives of natures most extreme creatures. ...

Explore our extreme planet with these remarkable guides. Produced in association with Discovery Channel?, the Explore Your World: Extreme titles focus on the extremes of core reference subjects. From deadly animal battles & futuristic spy technology to super volcanoes & the coldest places in the Universe, the dramatic, action-packed text, astounding facts, thrilling photography & dynamic design concepts will inform & enthrall. ...

Explore our extreme planet with these remarkable guides. Produced in association with Discovery Channel?, the Explore Your World: Extreme titles focus on the extremes of core reference subjects. From deadly animal battles & futuristic spy technology to super volcanoes & the coldest places in the Universe, the dramatic, action-packed text, astounding facts, thrilling photography & dynamic design concepts will inform & enthrall. ...

The Discovery of DNA charts the developments that led to the discovery of the structure of DNA by Watson & Crick in 1953
- a revelation
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A 17th century astronomer staying at the chateau of a beautiful Marchioness accompanies her into her garden at night & introduces her to the new discoveries of astronomy. The first modern edition of Aphra Behn's translation of a charming & witty dialogue by the French writer Bernard de Fontenelle. ...

Looking for the key to living a longer & healthier life? Doctors now know that the underlying causes of most chronic diseases are lifestyle factors, so the solution is in your hands. Disease Free tells you how in minimise or even prevent health problems
- from arthritis & diabetes to heart disease & ulcers
- before they start.

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After years teaching Romantic poetry at the Technical University of Cape Town, David Lurie, middle-aged & twice divorced, has an impulsive affair with a student. The affair sours; he is denounced & summoned before a committee of inquiry. Willing to admit his guilt, but refusing to yield to pressure to repent publicly, he resigns & retreats to his daughter Lucys isolated smallholding.

For a time, his daughters influence & the natural rhythms of the farm promise to harmonise his discordant life. But the balance of power in the country is shifting. He & Lucy become victims of a savage & disturbing attack which brings into relief all the faultlines in their relationship.

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Sylvie Delamare is incredulous when Sir George, her crusty, reclusive, great-uncle sends her GBP 20, saying it is half of what is left of her inheritance, due to her when she is twenty-one. Her parents were wealthy, & Sylvie, furious, determines to go to Norfolk & confront him. ...

One day, a boy drops his sandwich in a sandpit, & the race is on! A very hungry badger wants it, but he's just not quick enough. The sandwich is dropped, squashed & slithered over by everyone from a squirrel, to a fox, to a band of slugs Will the badger ever get his paws on that sandwich? ...

Presents 10 dishcloths that are perfect for learning & practicing pattern stitches with the Knook. Suitable for beginners or those who would like to learn to knit the easy way, this title provides instructions on the basic technique for both right-hand & left-hand stitching. ...