Alan Root is one of Africas most bitten. In the course of his adventures he has been mauled by a leopard a silverback gorilla & a hippo & almost lost his life to a deadly puff-adder which claimed one of his fingers. Roots unmatched experience of East African wildlife & his appetite for risk have made him a world-class naturalist & film-maker. Hes one of the great wildlife pioneers. In Ivory Apes & Peacocks" Alan tells the story of his lifes work from his arrival in Kenya as a young boy (furious at having to leave behind Britains birds) to the making of his game-changing films. Instead of sticking to the Big Five animals these looked up close at whole ecosystems
- baobab trees termite mounds natural springs
- & involved firsts such as tracking the wildebeest migration from a balloon then flying it over Kilimanjaro filming inside a hornbills nest & diving with hippos & crocodiles. Along the way we meet Sally the pet hippo & Emily the house-proud chimp watch as Dian Fossey catches sight of her first mountain gorilla & have sundowners with George & Joy Adamson. & here too is Joan Root Alans wife & collaborator for over thirty years who was brutally murdered in retaliation for her environmental campaigning. In this extraordinary memoir we look at Africas wonders through the eyes of a visionary live through hair-raising adventure & personal sorrow & also bear witness to a natural world now largely lost from view."

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Best friends Ivy & Bean are back & looking for adventure in the second installment of this engaging new series. This time they've made an amazing discoverya ghost in the school bathroom! Ivy & Bean can see its cloudy form & its glowing eyes. They can hear its moaning voice. This is the best thing that ever happened at schooluntil the teachers find out. Now Ivy & Bean have to figure out how to get the ghost out of the bathroom. Will they succeed? Maybe. Will they have fun? Of course! ...

With i Work '09 Apple's productivity applications have come of age. Unfortunately their user guides are stuck in infancy. That's where i Work '09: The Missing Manual comes in. This book quickly guides you through everything you need to know about the Pages word-processor the Numbers spreadsheet & the Keynote presentation program that Al Gore & Steve Jobs made famous. Friendly & entertaining i Work '09: The Missing Manual gives you crystal-clear & jargon-free explanations of i Work's capabilities its advantages over similar programs -- & its limitations. You'll see these programs through an objective lens that shows you which features work well & which don't. With this book you will: * Produce stunning documents & cinema-quality digital presentations * Take advantage of Mac OS X's advanced typography & graphics capabilities * Learn how to use the collection of themes & templates included with i Work * Get undocumented tips tricks & secrets for each program * Integrate with other i Life programs to use photos audio & video clips Learn why i Work is the topic most requested by Missing Manual fans. One of the few sources available on Apple's incredible suite of programs i Work '09: The Missing Manual will help you get the best performance out of Pages Numbers Keynote & more in no time. ...

This title features classic yoga postures for mind body & spirit. Promote your physical mental & spiritual wellbeing with Iyengar yoga. This is a practical easy-to-follow yoga course with stage-by-stage visual guidance & postures especially chosen for beginners & intermediates. You can learn how to tone the muscles acquire suppleness stimulate the circulation improve posture & benefit overall health. You can use this expert book to build up your yoga sequences over time with therapy sessions for problem areas. You can calm the mind increase concentration & relieve stress with the beneficial powers of yoga. It shows over 100 easy-to-follow yoga sequences in step-by-step detail in more than 400 specially commissioned photographs. Iyengar yoga is an effective antidote to the stresses of modern lifestyles. It tones the body improves posture & alignment stimulates the circulation aids the function of internal organs develops powers of concentration & helps controlled breathing. This book explains the origins & philosophy of Iyengar yoga giving advice on how to begin when to practise & what equipment you will need. The classic asanas or postures have been graded by difficulty with modified & advanced variations to suit all ability levels. The chapter on sequences demonstrates routines that will build into a daily & monthly yoga plan. ...

Keep fit & reduce stress with this essential beginners' guide. The easy to follow step-by-step sequences of key Iyengar yoga poses have clear detailed instructions making it the perfect introduction whether you're a complete novice or just need a refresher. Innovative 360-degree views of yoga poses & over 250 photographs will help teach you the basics & ensure your technique is perfect. This is the only guide of its kind from the world-famous yoga guru BKS Iyengar. ...

When Rachel & Kirsty meet on the ferry to Rainspell Island one summer holiday they have no idea that such magical adventures with the fairies await them! In this sixth book in the series Rachel & Kirsty enter a magical world in order to find Izzy the Indigo Fairy... ...

Vicar's daughter Izzy feels hugely guilty that she's having a very good war. Having learned to fly in a travelling circus before the war she's now joined the Air Transport Auxiliary as one of their few female pilots & is having the time of her life. The only cloud on the horizon is having to lie to her father about her exact role in the ATA. Her father is against the whole notion of women flying
- he certainly wouldn't approve of her becoming a 'spitfire girl'. Izzy also feels distinctly out of place among the more upper class ladies of the ATA. She would love to be as worldly as her flighty housemate Julia or as sophisticated as society wife Clare. But when Izzy finds herself falling for the charms of a dashing American doctor it is to Julia & Clare that she turns for help...
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Written by a senior examiner the Study Guide provides essential revision coverage for students preparing to take the IB Diploma Programme examination in Psychology. The text contains all the information required for the course presented in a concise accessible format. The book exactly matches the structure of the new course &

Includes:: material for both Standard & Higher level. The Study Guide may be used by teachers or to support the students' learning outside the classroom. It is also suitable for students & teachers whose first language is not English with a clear & straightforward style.

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The second edition of the Economics Study Guide covers the new 2011 IB Economics Diploma Programme & is suitable for both Higher & Standard level students. Concise coverage of all syllabus topics ensures that students' revision is comprehensive for the strongest exam potential. Particular focus is given to the construction & analysis of graphs as well as a brand new quantitative section which gives Higher Level students extra confidence for the new mathematical elements of their course. A thoroughly EAL friendly approach with straightforward language summary tables & an extended glossary covering all terms in the 2011 syllabus will help all students focus on mastering the theory. ...

This Revision Guide covers the Edexcel Level 1/ Level 2 Certificate in Biology & the Edexcel International GCSE in Biology. It contains concise study notes for every topic supported by clear diagrams & helpful tips for doing well in the Paper 1 & Paper 2 exams (material that's only needed for Paper 2 is clearly marked). A section of detailed advice on Experimental Techniques is also included. ...