Between 1970 & 1975 Jon Swain the English journalist portrayed in David Puttnams film The Killing Fields lived in the lands of the Mekong river. This is his account of those years & the way in which the tumultuous events affected his perceptions of life & death as Europe never could. He also describes the beauty of the Mekong landscape
- the villages along its banks surrounded by mangoes bananas & coconuts & the exquisite women the odours of opium & the regions other face
- that of violence & corruption.

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The river of Dawkinss title is a river of DNA flowing through time from the beginning of life on earth to the present
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Dive into another exciting magical adventure for girls
- will you answer the call of Silver Dolphins? Its the Spring holidays &
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Gita Mehtas captivating & enchanting novel tells the story of a retired beurocrat who has escaped the world to spend his twilight years running a guest-house on the banks of the countrys holiest river the Narmada. But he has chosen the wrong place for peace & quiet: too many lives converge here & he meets a series of unusual characters including a privileged young executive bewitched by a mysterious lover; a novice Jain monk moving from opulence to poverty; & a woman with a golden voice & a broken heart. As the beurocrat moves from story to story he ponders the meaning of each tale & the potent belief & the dark secrets which the river hides within her. ...

Flowing between Devon & Cornwall the beauty of the River Tamar is ever changing. Every turn brings something new; deer otters seals stoats & in the past even the occasional dolphin. Rich with trees flowers & insects there is something wonderful to be found with every season. Spring brings new growth & colour with bluebells & daffodils. Wildlife flourishes & bees & butterflies appear along with many other weird & wonderful insects. In the summer everything thrives & then the wonderful shades of autumn cloak the banks of the river. In the winter we see stormy weather snow flurries & heavy rain. Various industries flourish along the Tamar including boat building fishing & farming together with many activities such as yacht racing regattas & fetes. This lavishly illustrated book will appeal to anyone who loves this beautiful waterway. ...

Popular guide covering the canals & waterways between Exeter & the River Thames. Colour Ordnance Survey (R) maps clearly show locks towpaths & boating facilities. There are also comprehensive navigational notes as well as descriptions of the towns & villages pubs & restaurants alongside the waterways. In print for over 30 years the Collins/ Nicholson guides to the waterways have always been a vital part of journeys along Britains canals & rivers. They are designed for anyone & everyone with an interest in Britains inland waterways -- from experienced boaters to those planning their first boat trip as well as walkers cyclists & visitors. The Ordnance Survey (R) Maps have added information showing: * Locks bridges tunnels aqueducts winding holes & towpaths. * Waterpoints sanitary stations pump out facilities & refuse disposal. * Boatyards pubs restaurants & local shops. * Mile markers & milestones (distance in miles & number of locks to strategic points along the waterways). Text
Includes:: * The history & background to each canal. * Local services & places of interest pubs & restaurants & NEW for this edition: postcodes added for each place. * Opportunities for walking & cycling. * NEW for this edition: notes on wildlife to be found along the waterways. Comprehensive navigational notes include: * Maximum

Dimensions & low bridges. * Mileages advice & potential hazards. * Navigation authorities & contact details. Waterways covered in this guide -- Basingstoke Canal Bridgwater & Taunton Canal Grand Western Canal Exeter Ship Canal Kennet & Avon Canal River Thames River Wey.


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Nora Roberts
- the World's Greatest Storyteller Four-year-old Olivia Mac Bride's parents were Hollywood's golden couple
- until

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There is something about proximity to water that instantly relaxes you making the chance to enjoy a delicious meal aboard a boat perfect for anyone looking for a pleasant tranquil experience. With this experience you will be able to enjoy a delightful two or three course meal on some of the country’s most scenic waterways. Whether you are enjoying a lunch on the Thames with stunning views of the city or tucking into a Sunday roast while travelling down a canal in the countryside this novel dining experience makes a wonderful day out for two people to enjoy together. Depending on your chosen venue you will be able to enjoy lunch or dinner on a leisurely cruise or aboard a boat that is moored in a scenic location. ...

When the dead body of a man is fished out of Glasgows River Clyde the morning after an office celebration it looks like a case of accidental death. An anonymous telephone call & a forensic toxicology test however give DCI Lorimer reason to think otherwise. Probing deeper into the life & business of the deceased accountant Duncan Forbes a seemingly upright member of the community Lorimer find only yet more unanswered questions. What is the secret his widow seems to be concealing? Is there any reason to think that the international accountancy firm was facing financial difficulties? What has become of the dead mans protege who has disappeared in New York? & when the firms human resources manager is found dead in her riverside flat these questions become only more complex -- not to mention more disturbing. & Lorimer is having to cope not only with deceptions devised to hide the facts but also with suspicions from those far closer to home.. . ...

Rivers & streams occupy a fundamental place within the British landscape. They are central & focal features of the natural landscape helping to shape the very landforms of the country as well as providing a range of habitats for flora & fauna. Few places in Britain are far from running water & human society interacts with rivers in a wide range of ways. Most towns & cities grew up on riverbanks & rivers play a vital role in economic social & cultural life. They have provided power for industry; water for industrial use & human consumption; rivers have often been used for communication & the transport of goods; & they are sites of leisure & recreation. Most people are attracted to water; & rivers have featured prominently in literature & art over the centuries. Rivers can also pose threats from flooding or pollution & therefore have to be managed & regulated. Whereas there are many books which deal with specific aspects of rivers Rivers & the British Landscape" provides the first fully integrated analysis of British rivers exploring the physical formation of rivers; the characteristics of environments; analysis of the social economic & cultural uses & associations of rivers; & examination of the problems of river management. These themes are explored through historical & contemporary examples with case studies drawn from all parts of Britain. The book is lavishly illustrated &

Includes:: an appendix of key facts about British rivers. Written by experts on each aspect of British rivers " Rivers & the British Landscape" is aimed at anyone with a general interest in rivers & the British landscape. The authors aim to highlight the holistic nature of river environments & to explore the ways in which physical economic cultural & management characteristics interact to create the distinctive personalities of British rivers. It is hoped that material in this volume may help you to view your local river in a new light."

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