A leathery bog-man transforms an old love affair; a sweet gruesome gift is sent by the wife of an ex-lover; landscape paintings are haunted by the ghost of a young girl. This dazzling collection of ten short stories takes us into familiar Atwood territory to reveal the logic of irrational behaviour & the many textures lying beneath ordinary life. ...

Falling for the M.D. After his fathers death Dr Peter Wilder must fight to save his small-town hospital from a huge conglomerate. Everyone is on his side except for beautiful Bethany Holloway. Will Bethany give Dr Wilder a taste of bitter medicine
- or give in to their unmistakable fire of attraction? First-Time Valentine Ella Wilder wants to follow in her fathers footsteps & practise medicine at Walnut River General & when JD Sumner executive shatters his leg new orthopaedist Ella is on hand to help. But as the sparks fly JDs beautiful talented doctor might just be the antidote to his hardened heart. Paging Dr Daddy When hotshot plastic surgeon David Wilder assists in Walnut River his world is turned upside down by a gorgeous little girl & her captivating mother... Single mum Courtney Albright wants the best for her daughter but she cant deny the electricity between her & the bad-boy surgeon.
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Ben gets the chance for a trip of a lifetime when his mum is invited to attend a big conference in Australia. In the midst of a drought it's hot. & it's dry. Drier than it's been for years. & it only takes a spark to set off a fire... As world leaders gather & a student demo gathers pace a small flame takes hold
- & suddenly an unquenchable fire bursts into life & an inferno of flames up to l 00 metres high tear through the streets threatening homes & lives. & in the smoke & confusion an important general is kidnapped! Ben
- just learning to fly
- finds himself at the controls of a microlite & on the trail of the kidnappers...


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Reed Walters new pony Wildflower is beautiful but untrained. Keira warns Reed not to push her too hard but he insists on showing her off at the local rodeo. Disaster strikes: Wildflower bolts from the arena. Keira & her sister head off into a snowstorm to find her forgetting the one golden rule
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All Misty ever wanted was a normal family. But like so many others Mistys parents split up. Now they use their daughter to hurt each other to deliver tiny cruelties in an endless stream. Misty knows her parents love her. But she has an unspeakable secret that burns in the core of her being: she hates them. Star too is hiding her pain. Only when she decides to reveal her secret will she be able to face the nightmares of her past. But Misty & Star are nothing like Jade. They dont know what its like to be a pawn in a courtroom battle or to be lured into an ordeal too traumatic ever to forget. Then theres Cat who has the darkest most horrifying secret of all. One by one in Dr Marlowes group therapy sessions the Wildflowers tell their shocking stories. Some things however should be left buried forever... ...

The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is a leading wetland conservation organisation saving wetlands for wildlife & people across the world. It was founded in 1946 by the naturalist & artist the late Sir Peter Scott & has a network of nine wetland visitor centres across the UK. With over 60 years experience of wetland conservation WWT is committed to the protection of wetlands & all that depend on them for survival. As a charity all income is fed back into vital conservation work. This membership is valid for two named adults & will provide them with a membership card allowing free entry to the WWTs nine wetland visitor centres; a welcome pack with welcome letter brochure car sticker & reduced entry vouchers for family & friends; a free quarterly award winning Waterlife magazine. Please note that in order to start redeeming your membership you are required to contact WWT on the number given in the voucher pack to give over your details. Membership commences from the date you contact WWT. NB: New Memberships only What You Will Receive On purchasing this experience you will receive a Silver A5 Presentation Pack. Your Silver A5 Presentation Pack is embossed with a ribbon design great if you are buying this experience as a gift. Included within your presentation pack: Your Gift Experience Voucher
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In her second novel Maria Mc Cann returns to 17th Century England where life is struggling to return to normal after the horrific tumult of the Civil War. In the village of Spadboro Jonathan Dymond a 26-year old cider-maker who lives with his parents has until now enjoyed a quiet harmonious existence. As the novel opens a letter arrives from his uncle with a desperate request to speak with his father. When his father returns from the visit the next day all he can say is that Jonathan's uncle has died. Then Jonathan finds a fragment of the letter in the family orchard with talk of inheritance & vengeance. He resolves to unravel the mystery at the heart of his family
- a mystery which will eventually threaten the lives & happiness of Jonathan & all those he holds dear.
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The climate is changing the forests are vanishing & the Yangtze river dolphin is no more. With increasing numbers of us eager to do something to save the planet the conservation volunteering market is booming. But how does one choose between the thousands of volunteer projects of offer? Bradts Wildlife & Conservation Volunteering is the first book to properly dissect this exploding industry & to assess which are the most environmentally & scientifically useful companies on the market. It features different types of sending agencies including charities not-for-profit brokers clearing houses eco-tour operators & travel agents & asks Where does the money go? With a focus on wildlife & environmental conservation volunteering it

Includes:: chapters on conservation & environmental issues planning & preparation & fund-raising & features detailed interviews with volunteers during & after their travels. Theres also a unique chapter about day-to-day life on a range of conservation volunteer projects. Whether youre a wealthy professional searching for a meaningful holiday a retiree wanting your travels to have a purpose or a gap-year student looking for a wider life experience this ground-breaking guide i?? written by an author with first-hand experience of conservation volunteering in Africa Asia & South America i?? will help you to find a genuine eco-friendly conservation-focused experience.

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This is an important book. It is written by an expert who probably knows more about wildlife crime in the UK & especially in Scotland than anyone else. It is important because so little is known & understood about a widespread & deeply disturbing illegal practice... Extract from Foreword by Sir John Lister-Kaye OBE Through the professional life of Dave Dick the RSPBs Senior Scottish Investigation Officer between 1984 & 2006 the often murky world of wildlife crime is revealed. This is the first book that faces up to the realities of the often unsuccessful efforts by the justice system in its attempt to stop these crimes. Unflinching accounts of the shocking levels of killing & the cruel & callous nature of the killers are related. However black comedy & lighter moments prevent this being just another catalogue of mans inhumanity to nature with personal accounts of the thrill & joy of watching some of our most beautiful birds & animals in their equally beautiful landscapes. The author examines the motives of both criminals & their pursuers in an attempt to show the truth of what has become a highly-charged & politicised topic. He reveals the truth of what is happening in some corners of our countryside where the public may be discouraged to tread & hopes to inform a more reasoned debate on the topic. This timely & inevitably controversial book lifts the lid on the pressures faced by some of our most iconic wildlife species which are being shot trapped & poisoned. ...

The perfect companion for the safari enthusiast this complete traveller s guide to the wildlife of Namibia Botswana Zimbabwe South Africa & Malawi is a must-have for all those considering a trip to the game reserves of this highly popular region. Written & illustrated by wildlife experts who have been leading safaris in the region for over 20 years & featuring over 400 species of bird mammal reptile amphibian & insect this informative guide makes the perfect companion for all those considering a trip to the game reserves of southern Africa. Each species is illustrated with a full-colour photograph & features a full species description. Key information on wildlife photography is also included such as the best type of camera film & lenses to use along with information on techniques & codes of conduct. ...