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
- always stick together.. .
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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... ...

Wild flowers are a great passion for Carol & for the TV show this year she's travelling the length & breadth of the country to find the most exquisite flora occurring naturally in our woodlands hedgerows meadows & moors & then she sets off in search of their cultivated cousins & shows us how to grow them in our own gardens. In her accompanying book Carol delves into the story of each plant full of myth legend & country lore & as always shares her practical expertise passing on hints & tips including which variations to go for how & where to plant & what with for the most spectacular results. Containing thirty two of Britain's favourite wild flowers & their home-grown descendents structured by season & illustrated with Jonathan Buckley's amazing photographs this book of botanical wonders will inspire surprise & inform gardeners of all levels. ...

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
- Keep this safe! You will need this to book your experience & may be required to take this with you on the day of your experience. An Information Booklet
- Detailing all you need to know about your experience including personal injury cover cancellation cover & full terms & conditions of the experience. How to Book Guide
- A personal guide based on your chosen experience detailing all the available locations & contact numbers you need to ensure you experience runs smoothly. "


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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. ...

This new larger format edition of the best-selling & well known The Wildlife of Southern Africa"
- a field guide to the animals
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The islands of the Galapagos situated off the coast of Ecuador in South America are home to some of the world s most fascinating wildlife & are visited by thousands of tourists each year. This series is designed to give visitors to far-away places a handy identification guide to the wildlife they might see as they travel around. Featuring over 350 species of wildlife most likely to be encountered on a trip to these remote islands this traveller s guide is the ideal companion for anyone travelling to this fascinating region of the world. Although perhaps best known for its Giant Tortoises many other mammals reptiles coastal & marine life birds plants & invertebrates are also included. Illustrated with over 550 colour photographs maps & drawings it also

Includes:: maps of visitors sites & information on the history climate geology & conservation of the islands.

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