A betrayal & a murder in pro-Nazi Spain spark a struggle for power that grips a family for generations in this sweeping historical thriller. When Isabel a Spanish aristocrat living in the pro-Nazi Spain of 1941 becomes involved in a plot to kill her Fascist husband she finds herself betrayed by her mysterious lover. The effects of her betrayal play out in a violent struggle for power in both family & government over three generations intertwining her story with that of a young lawyer named Maria forty years later. During the attempted Fascist coup of 1981 Maria is accused of plotting the prison escape of a man she successfully prosecuted for murder. As Maria's & Isabel's narratives unfold they encircle each other creating a page-turning literary thriller firmly rooted in history. ...

Imagine a field guide to all the animals youd encounter on an African safari but instead of looking at a photograph of them in the book youre reading youre actually seeing a small film clip on the page of the animal in motion. Its a Photicular TM Book"
- a lenticular-based technology that transfers fluid 4-color movies onto a book page. Why just read about the way a cheetah can run up to 60mph when you can actually watch him running too? Its like having a coffee table book come to life in your hands. Featuring eight gorgeous animals (cheetah rhino elephant giraffe gazelle zebra gorilla & lion) " Safari: A Photicular TM Book" is full of the information youd expect to hear from a real safari tour guide about each animal
- plus an evocative first-person essay about the safari experience by nature writer & safari traveller Carol Kaufmann. This spectacular book of "motion pictures" will leave you breathless."

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Its war. & right now were losing it. Hal & Roger Hunt fly straight into the jaws of death when they join warden Mark Crosby in Tsavo an African park where poaching is big business. & with a gang leaving behind a blood-stained trail of terror & torture the heat is on for the brothers to solve the string of mysterious murders
- before they too become victims...
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Since its original publication in 1993 The Safari Companion has been the best field guide to observing & understanding the behavior of African mammals. An indispensable tool for naturalists traveling to Africa this new edition has been revised to acknowledge the enthusiasm to those watching these magnificent animals at zoos & wildlife parks & on film. The Safari Companion enables readers to recognize & interpret visible behavioral activities such as courtship rituals territorial marking aggression & care of young. Each account of over 80 species

Includes:: a behavioral table in which the unique actions of the hoofed mammals carnivores & primates are described for easy reference. In addition useful maps show the major national boundaries vegetation zones & game parks relevant to the guide. The book

Includes:: an extensive glossary as well as tips on wildlife photography a list of organizations working to protect African wildlife & advice on where & when to see the animals.



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Ben & Zoe are off to the Kenyan savannah where the population of African elephants has been fast disappearing. It seems some tourists are paying large amounts of money to hunt the creatures for sport & for their latest trophy they have their sights set on a mother & baby elephant
- The race is on for Ben & Zoe to track down the elephants before the hunters do. This is a thrilling series for children passionate about endangered animals & the environment but who also love action adventure & gadgets.
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Only when its too late does Mike Powell realise that hes wasted his talents as a jockey & spoilt his marriage. His riding career is in decline; his beautiful wife Tessa has left him. & to cap it all hes almost bankrupt having tried to build a future by pinhooking. Then on the way to the Sports Personality of the Year Awards Mike is killed in a car crash. When his old friend Jed Harvard discovers that Mikes estate has been left to an American called George Parker
- a man hes never heard of before
- his suspicions are aroused. While tracking down George Jed discovers that Mikes business deals have left a number of bitter enemies & he realises that all is not what it seems...

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One of seven daughters in a line of extraordinary women Hannah Drake has been the elusive object of affection for Jonas Harrington for as long at the young man can remember. If only the stunning supermodel was driven by a passion other than her career. But Jonas isnt the only one with desires for Hannah. From the shadows has emerged a vengeful figure who stalks the beauty with one terrifying purpose: to strip her of all she is & destroy her. Only one man was destined as her protection. Now out of a storm of danger Jonas must guide the woman he loves from a sinister darkness that threatens not only Hannah but the entire Drake family. ...

Love hurts. There is nothing as painful as heartbreak. But in order to learn to love again you must learn to trust again. When a mysterious young woman named Katie appears in the small town of Southport her sudden arrival raises questions about her past. Beautiful yet unassuming Katie is determined to avoid forming personal ties until a series of events draws her into two reluctant relationships. Despite her reservations Katie slowly begins to let down her guard putting down roots in the close-knit community. But even as Katie starts to fall in love she struggles with the dark secret that still haunts her.. . ...

Love hurts. There is nothing as painful as heartbreak. But in order to learn to love again you must learn to trust again. When a mysterious young woman named Katie appears in the small town of Southport her sudden arrival raises questions about her past. Beautiful yet unassuming Katie is determined to avoid forming personal ties until a series of events draws her into two reluctant relationships. Despite her reservations Katie slowly begins to let down her guard putting down roots in the close-knit community. But even as Katie starts to fall in love she struggles with the dark secret that still haunts her.. . ...

Love hurts. There is nothing as painful as heartbreak. But in order to learn to love again you must learn to trust again. When a mysterious young woman named Katie appears in the small town of Southport her sudden arrival raises questions about her past. Beautiful yet unassuming Katie is determined to avoid forming personal ties until a series of events draws her into two reluctant relationships. Despite her reservations Katie slowly begins to let down her guard putting down roots in the close-knit community. But even as Katie starts to fall in love she struggles with the dark secret that still haunts her.. . ...