The landscape of Scotland is full of dramatic contrasts. The high rugged peaks of the Cairngorms look down on the rounded hills of the southern uplands. Wild moorlands run into fertile flood-plains. The coastline ranges from soft sandy beaches & crystal-clear waters to jagged cliffs battered by the fierce waves of the Atlantic. Aerial photography provides unique & striking perspectives on how the people of Scotland have lived worked fought over worshipped developed & changed this land leaving no part untouched or unaltered by human activity. The Royal Commission on the Ancient & Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS) holds the national collection of aerial photography for Scotland with millions of images dating from the 1920s to the present day. These photographs
- many of which have never been seen before by the public
- tell the remarkable story of a changing nation from stone circles Roman remains & ruined castles to the growth of villages towns & cities the rise & fall of heavy industry the country at war & the proud engineering & architecture of the modern landscape. For the first time in one volume RCAHMS has brought together the finest images from its collection in a stunning illustration of Scotlands past present & future.

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Young Anna Travis has been assigned to her first murder case
- a series of killings that has shocked even the most hardened of
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Life for Maisie Jackson has been far from happy for a number of years
- ever since her mother re-married after her beloved father's
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Fourth of the thrilling fantasy adventure series set on the Dark World where society is ranked according to its colour clan & the most precious commodity is light. Tal & Milla are no longer alone in their quest. They have been joined by the rebel Underfolk led by Crow Tals old foe. But now they must all work together to discover the secrets of the Castle & the Dark World they all inhabit before it is too late. The darkness is growing deeper. The shadows are growing stronger. & Tal & Milla are in greater danger than ever before! ...

OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Surveys most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities such as walking horse riding & off-road cycling. The series provides complete GB coverage & can now be used in all weathers thanks to OS Explorer Map
- Active a tough versatile version of the OS Explorer Map.
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This pupils book provides a lively & comprehensive introduction to the very first steps of playing the cello. It is part of the Abracadabra Strings Beginners series a new series of string tutors designed to precede our existing Abracadabra books. All the titles in the series work in conjuction with each other making them ideal for ensemble group & whole class tuition. Used alone they remain perfect for indivdual lessons. The book contains activities games & pieces that teach the fundamentals of playing the cello: good posture (with & without the instrument) bow hold finger position & pitch awareness as well as developing rhythm & notation reading. The CD also aids pitch development with performances of the pieces & backing tracks to motivate pupils to practise pieces & activities outside of their lessons. The basics are constantly reinforced & revisited with the pupils building up to performance pieces that combine & showcase all of the skills they have developed. ...

Abracadabra spells 'excellent instrumental tutors' & the Abracadabra approach to learning through songs & tunes has set countless beginners on a clear path of progress & enjoyment with their chosen instrument. Now in a third edition Abracadabra Woodwind has a fresh & contemporary new look & is fully updated. With additional teaching material
- & with nothing left out from the previous edition
- Abracadabra Clarinet will continue to engage & excite the young player.

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Abracadabra spells 'excellent instrumental tutors' & the Abracadabra approach to learning through songs & tunes has set countless beginners on a clear path of progress & enjoyment with their chosen instrument. Now in a third edition Abracadabra Woodwind has a fresh & contemporary new look & extra new CDs to play with. With additional teaching material
- & with nothing left out from the previous edition
- Abracadabra Clarinet now has two CDs instead of one & has been specially revised to make the aural experience even more engaging & accessible.

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Abracadabra spells 'excellent instrumental tutors' & the Abracadabra approach to learning through songs & tunes has set countless beginners on a clear path of progress & enjoyment with their chosen instrument. Now in a third edition Abracadabra Woodwind has a fresh & contemporary new look & is fully updated. With additional teaching material
- & with nothing left out from the previous edition
- Abracadabra Flute will continue to engage & excite the young player.

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Abracadabra spells excellent instrumental tutors & the Abracadabra approach to learning through songs & tunes has set countless beginners on a clear path of progress & enjoyment with their chosen instrument. Now in a third edition Abracadabra Woodwind has a fresh & contemporary new look & extra new CDs to play with. With additional teaching material
- & with nothing left out from the previous edition
- Abracadabra Flute now has two CDs instead of one & has been specially revised to make the aural experience even more engaging & accessible.

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