Read by Mary Stuart Masterson. Florida is full of predators, from the animals who thrive in its humid heat to the humans who stalk the air-conditioned malls, & they all give Dr Kay Scarpetta the opportunity & means to do what she does best
- persuading the dead to speak to her. Scarpetta is called in to assist when a young woman's body is discovered in Massachusetts. She has been tortured, sexually abused, her body tattooed with handprints. The same handprints Scarpetta's niece, Lucy, has seen on the flesh of her latest casual pick-up. Meanwhile, Scarpetta & Pete Marino are investigating the disappearance of a family in Florida. A neighbour had appealed to them directly, insisting that the local police were not taking the case seriously, but as they search & find the tell-tale signs of abduction, they also discover that someone had assumed the identity of the neighbour, & she is now dead. They've been set up. & it becomes terrifyingly clear that someone is tracking their every move.
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Levi Bellfield preyed on young women...with murder on his mind. The powerfully-built nightclub bouncer kidnapped & murdered 13-year-old Milly Dowler as she walked home from school in broad daylight. She had stopped for a bag of chips with friends at a railway station cafe. The case horrified the nation when six months later her body was found 25 miles away by mushroom pickers in a quiet wood in the Hampshire countryside. Her abduction & death was described as every parent's nightmare. He also murdered, in an equally horrendous manner, 19-year-old Marsha Mc Donnell & 22-year-old French student Amelie Delagrange with blows to the head after they got off late-night buses in South London. He attempted to kill Kate Sheedy, an 18-year-old he deliberately hit with his car as she walked home shortly after midnight, before reversing over her body. She survived only after major surgery in hospital. Evil Bellfield was one of the most notorious killers of his time. His crimes, his dramatic trials at the Old Bailey, plus the stories of his young victims & the devastating impact on their families are examined in detail in this chilling study of the violent deaths & danger to innocent young girl at the hands of a total stranger ...

Talks about the mindset of predatory criminals
- their motives, various plans of attack, & way of thinking
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Details: Predator's Gold is the second thrilling instalment in Philip Reeve's brilliantly-imagined creation, the world
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When Tom & Hester's scrapyard aircraft is pursued by rocket-firing gunships, they seek sanctuary in the speeding ice city of Anchorage. But it is no safe refuge. Devastated by plague & haunted by ghosts, Anchorage is heading for the Dead Continent... ...

Suitable for pupils at Key Stage 3, this series illustrates the relevance of science to our everyday lives. It relates what is learnt in school to real-world examples that are familiar to readers to facilitate comprehension of the curriculum. It also offers a discussion of topical issues, from the environment to medical research. ...

Pregnancy is a journey that is unique for every mum-to-be. However all expectant mothers have questions & anxieties. This book aims to answer these, covering the a range of different experiences & concerns from trying to conceive to the first few days ...

Illustrated in two-color, this book is based on a normal, 40-week, 280-day pregnancy for overdue moms. It offers tips from doctors & midwives, anecdotes "es, & more. It gives practical advice in easy-to-read format to pregnancy & childcare sections. It is a useful gift for mums-to-be & keen dads-to-be. ...

Pregnancy is an exciting but scary time, & this book provides essential information to help you make informed decisions. Covering every stage of pregnancy, from when to share the good news to when to paint the nursery, the book aims to reassure prospective parents. ...

Containing the pregnancy information, this book introduces ideas & research
- from prenatal testing to the long-term effects of
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