This work is a celebration of the natural history of Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly. It features 40 sites including: the best places to see flora & fauna in a variety of habitats across the county & on the islands; suggested walks; & Approx. 580 species. ...

Enthusiasm for the natural world & countryside matters is at the heart of this book which depicts a year in the life of Iolo Williams
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One of Usbornes most enduring & well-known series has been given an exciting new look. Each guide has been completely updated & has a striking new cover. These guides are perfect companions for enthusiasts who are keen to discover the many fascinating aspects of the natural world. They offer full-colour illustrations of around 100-200 different species per title which have been reproduced from the original artwork using the latest technology. They are an ideal field guides for both children & adults & incredible value for your money. ...

Discover over 325 species of wild animal found in Britain & Europe with this new edition in association with the RSPB. From the Fire-bellied Midwife to the Bison discover over 325 species of wild animal arranged in conventional taxonomical order with this pocket-sized guide. In-situ photographs & no nonsense notes will help you identify them in the field quickly & accurately. Maps show you what wild animals to find where so you can plan your spotting & make the most of your surroundings whether you are on a holiday browse or serious quest. It is an ideal guide for all the family. ...

This is a fiendishly pacy mystery-adventure story for 9+ readers set in the seamy smoggy underworld of Victorian London. Behold the savage spectacle of the wild boy
- one penny a kick! Wild Boy has been covered in hair since birth; he's the missing link a monster a sideshow spectacle. Condemned to life in a travelling freakshow excluded from society & abused by his master he takes refuge in watching people come & go at the fair
- & develops a Sherlock Holmes style talent for observation & detection. But when there's a murder suspicion turns on Wild Boy & he & the feisty redhaired acrobat Clarissa Everett find themselves on the run from a London-wide manhunt. Together the detective & the acrobat must solve clues to identify the real killer confronting the sinister underside of scientific advancement & the darkness of Wild Boy's own nature. Dripping with atmosphere & gothic gore Wild Boy" will appeal to fans of Sherlock Holmes gothic horror & all things murderous & mysterious. First novel from a confident new voice in children's fiction. Early interest in film rights for Wild Boy. Sequel title: " Wild Boy & The Black Terror" to follow."

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There is a secret history of the world
- a history in which an alien virus struck the Earth in the aftermath of World War II endowing
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Raising her daughters alone widowed Flora Wilcox often feels out of her depth. Theres no problem with mousy Hilary but Isobel is a wayward beauty who can never forgive her plainer sister for stealing her boyfriend & will be pregnant before she marries. Worse the father of Isobels baby isnt her new husband
- & when the truth comes out her marriage is likely to hit the rocks. Hilarys life seems to be moving along more calmly until her husband is badly injured in an accident. & as she takes charge of his business Hilary also faces the discovery that her adored children are struggling at school. Theres hope if the sisters can pull together at last
- but can they ever put the past behind them?

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John Gimlette travels to Guyana to the Wild Coast in South America & discovers his ancestral colonial history
- one of brutal cruel
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Richard Mabeys sparky offbeat book is about canny & inventive making-do or busking in the kitchen. Whether creating a cassoulet which uses English ingredients making bread from chestnuts or slow-cooking a Peking duck in front of an ancient fan heater he encourages us to be daring & imaginative in our cooking & our approach to food. Although it contains wonderful mouth-watering recipes like broad bean hummus pumpkin soup & fillet-steak hearts this is more than a recipe book
- it is a guide to a whole new way of thinking that embraces scrumping celebrates picnics & revels in saving energy wherever it can whether thats by one-pot feasts or cooling on car radiators. After all if you care about food lifes too short not to stuff a mushroom.
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Althea is the mother of three strong-minded children
- one of whom is a Buddhist
- & owner of a finicky dog named Bozo. Saddled

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