It is Istanbul 1838 & Lefevre a French archaeologist has arrived in Istanbul determined to uncover a lost Byzantine treasure. Yashim is hired to investigate him but when the man turns up dead there is only one suspect: Yashim himself. Once again the investigator finds himself in a race against time to uncover the startling truth behind a shadowy secret society dedicated to the revival of the Byzantine Empire caught in a deadly game deep beneath the city streets a place where the stakes are high
- & betrayal is death.
...

Comical & charming story by Children's Laureate Julia Donaldson. Beautifully packaged & illustrated by the Hannah Shaw. In a reader friendly chunky format. Polly has set up a pets' holiday home for the summer & with a house full of greedy guinea pigs pesky parrots & slithering snakes mum is getting more fed up by the day! Especially when Doris the snake goes missing
- Can Polly find Doris before the snake finds the guinea pigs? Particularly suitable for 6-10s with reading age of 6+.
...

Splashing down off the coast of Australia Alex is soon working undercover
- this time for ASIS the Australian Secret Service
-

...

This is a book about some of natures most alluring & forbidding creatures written by a man with an abiding passion for snakes as well as for science the fate of the planet & the wonder of life. Harry Greene presents every facet of the natural history of snakes--their diversity evolution & conservation--and at the same time makes a personal statement of why these animals are so compelling. This book provides an up-to-date summary of the biology of snakes on a global basis. Eight chapters are devoted to general biology topics including anatomy feeding venoms predation & defense social behavior reproduction evolution & conservation; eight chapters survey the major snake groups including blindsnakes boas colubrids stiletto snakes cobras sea snakes & vipers. Details of particular interest such as coral snake mimicry & the evolution of the 0 rattle are highlighted as special topics. Chapter introductory essays are filled with anecdotes that will tempt nonspecialists to read on while the books wealth of comprehensive information will gratify herpeto-culturalists & professional biologists. Greenes writing is clear engaging & full of appreciation for his subject. Michael & Patricia Fogden are known internationally for their outstanding work & their stunning color photographs of snakes in their natural habitats are a brilliant complement to Greenes text. Here is a scientific book that provides accurate information in an accessible way to general readers strongly advocates for a persecuted group of animals encourages conservation--not just of snakes but of ecosystems--and credits science for enriching our lives. In helping readers explore the role of snakes in human experience Greene & the Fogdens show how science & art can be mutual pathways to understanding. ...

Snakes! Theres something deliciously creepy about snakes which this book uses to full advantage. But it will also encourage children to see the beauty of these creatures. Snakes have some outstandingly odd abilities having to do with everything from the tip of their forked tongues to the rattles some of them have in their tails. All this & more will be shared with our readers. There are superlatives jokes & best of all the incredible photographs available only from National Geographic. The cover also makes use of the NG Kids logo matching the logo used on NG Kids" magazine with a subscriber base of 1.3 million. Books are levelled & presented to parents teachers & librarians with a letter from an expert in the field of reading & education." ...

This text is intended for readers who do not know anything about snakes & other reptiles but would like to find out about them. The book introduces all major reptile groups including snakes crocodiles turtles & lizards with an emphasis on those species that the amateur naturalist & nature-lover is most likely to see. Information is organized simply with individual species or group entries describing key characteristics
- where they are found food requirements & behavioural habits. Each entry is accompanied by colour photographs & where appropriate distribution maps. A key feature of the text is the gee whiz" spreads which answer many of the most commonly asked questions about why snakes & other reptiles do what they do revealing interesting facts & practical information for the amateur enthusiast. In addition fact panels interspersed througout the book highlight surprising snippets of information. The aim of the book is to heighten the reader's interest in the natural world."
...

Snakes in Suits" is a compelling frightening & scientifically sound look at exactly how psychopaths work in the corporate environment: what kind of companies attract them how they negotiate the hiring process & how they function day by day. Youll learn how they apply their "instinctive" manipulation techniques-assessing potential targets controlling influential victims & abandoning those no longer useful-to business processes such as hiring political command & control & executive succession all while hiding within the corporate culture. Its a must read for anyone in the business world because whatever level youre at youll learn the subtle warning signs of psychopathic behaviour & be able to protect yourself & your company-before its too late." ...

This pack provides a fun & easy introduction to basic Polish words. The cards are delightfully illustrated with Jo Litchfields h&-made model characters & feature everyday objects such as apples & balloons. These high quality cards make great gifts & follow on from the success of Usbornes other card games such as Farmyard Tales Snap Pairs & Donkey. ...

A series of shootings by a lone sniper leaves Glasgow terrorised & the media in a frenzy. Who is behind the executions of some of the most notorious criminals in the city? As more deaths occur
- including those of police officers & innocent members of the public
- the authorities realise they have a vigilante on their hands. Police photographer Tony Winter has seen more than his fair share of dead bodies. So when he notices something in one of his negatives that the forensic team has missed
- something that seems to link the sniper's victims with the case of a badly beaten schoolboy
- he launches an investigation of his own. Meanwhile DS Rachel Narey is smarting after being transferred from the sniper case onto a seemingly routine enquiry into the death of a prostitute. But she can't help but notice how every lead draws her back to the sniper. As Winter & Narey delve deeper their quest for the truth & search for the killers will lead them both down increasingly dark & dangerous paths.



...

A young woman escapes from Czechoslovakia & the clutches of her ruthless ex-husband an officer in the secret police. Soon she realises that she has been allowed to defect in the hope that she will lead the Communists to her father a writer in hiding in the west. She & her American lover are now the targets of a terrifying hunt one that can only end in death. ...