More kick than kung fu more bite than dim sum more astounding than a Hong Kong skyscraper
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Rachel Doyle presents an expert guide to canvaswork &

Includes:: complete information on the major stitches

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Shari Afton is a kennel owner in rural Oregon where she trains dogs. Her newest customer is sexy mysterious Maco Durant a cattle rancher from Wyoming who wants to purchase two of her Dobermans. Shortly before her arrival Shari is shot by an unseen assailant possible a poacher & an armed Maco comes to her rescue. Clearly he knows his way around guns horses...and women. As Shari & Maco grow closer the search for the identity of Sharis attacker suspecting an extremist environmentalist group who are angry about a local dam that Macos brother is building. As the sexual tension between the two escalates so does the threat of danger leading to the reveal of a killer with extremely personal ties to Sharis past ...

Charlotte Enright owner of a small antiques shop called Looking Glass Antiques on Rainshadow Island & Slade Attridge the communitys new chief of police both have something in common: they possess strong paranormal talents. They met several years ago when they were in their teens spending the summer on the isl&. Slade saved Charlotte from a gang of drunken toughs but then at the end of the summer Slade & Charlotte went their separate ways & started their adult lives. Now fifteen years later they have both been drawn back to Rainshadow Isl&. They will discover the adult passion they have for each other & start to explore some of the mysteries of the forbidden section of the island known only as the Preserve. ...

The name Lancelot Capability Brown has become synonymous with the eighteenth-century English landscape garden: between 1751 & 1783 his consultancy handled over 170 major commissions. Ruthlessly efficient he could stake out the capabilities of a particular terrain within an hour on horseback. Rising to the position of Master Gardener to George III his trademark features included bald lawns clumped trees lakes & enclosing belts of woodland on the estates perimeter. With this standard park formula Brown & his followers held the commercial monopoly on garden design well into the following century resisting the more rugged topography advocated by Richard Payne Knights new generation of Romantics. ...

Weather Warden Joanne Baldwin was supposed to be enjoying a romantic honeymoon with her new husband the Djinn David
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The Mother City home to soaring Table Mountain golden beaches & bountiful vineyards is an old pro at capturing people s hearts. Simon Richmond Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about each & every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside This Book 200+ wineries within a day s drive 42 detailed maps 164 mouth-watering restaurants 1 iconic table-shaped mountain Comprehensive map section Feature coverage of top sights Range of planning tools In-depth background on Cape Town s history culture & more. ...

Baedeker is proud to welcome this brand new guide to Cape Town & the Garden Route. At the heart of this full-colour & visually inspiring guide is a wealth of well-researched information & over 200 detailed recommendations written by experts. From the seemingly endless stretches of beautiful coastline & famous vineyards to exciting safari treks & colourful carnivals you will find all the sights & top attractions explored in an easy-to-read A-Z format. superb 3D laminated illustrations display the key sights in perspective & include the Castle of Good Hope & Table Mountain brought to life at the turn of a page. Clear & concise background texts explore Cape Town's fascinating history from its beginnings & British Colonial rule through Apartheid & Resistance to Mandela & the New Beginning not to mention up-to-date political developments. Special feature pages cover topics of particular interest that give a rare glimpse into everyday life in ' South Africa's Mother City' & throughout the guide you will also find answers to Cape Town's more intriguing questions such as ' What is a bobotie braai or bredie?' & ' Where is champagne uncorked with a sabre?'. A comprehensive ' Practicalities' chapter covers all the essential travel advice you need including accommodation transport food & drink shopping nature reserves & more not to mention useful insider tips for travellers with disabilities & those travelling with children. It reveals where & when you can catch festivals holidays & other cultural events throughout the year & also highlights where the loveliest beaches can be found. There are plenty of ' Baedeker tips' alongside the relevant places & sights information making this guide ideal for on-the-spot reference. The guide features 27 detailed maps & plans within the text that clearly pin-point the best places to stay & top venues to eat & drink en route around Cape Town. There are 4 recommended tours specially designed to ensure you see the very best of the region's many highlights taking in everything from the traditional craftwork of Greenmarket Square to the diverse wildlife & stunning views on offer along the coast also the infamous wineries not to be missed. All the top attractions are clearly plotted along the way & journey lengths range from a few hours to a couple of days so you can choose the route to suit you & the time you have to spare. There are also suggestions for excursions around Cape Town including the Garden Route one of South Africa's most beautiful coastlines for which there is a large fully indexed pull-out map to accompany the guide. All of this invaluable information is contained within a handy plastic wallet ensuring both the guide & map will survive in all weather. Baedeker
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The Cape Verde Islands are a destination with a difference a distinctive blend of European & African cultures whose unique hospitality is encapsulated in the Creole word morabeza. These magical islands are soaring in popularity with property construction flights & international arrivals rocketing. British & Irish second-home investors are discovering the potential of these beautiful burgeoning islands & this fifth edition provides practical details on purchasing property exploring the spectacular landscape & travelling between islands. From the long stretches of shimmering sandy beaches of Boavista to the lush green peaks & valleys of Santo Antao Cape Verde has something for everybody. ...

Perfect for day trips & short breaks the OS Landranger Map series covers Great Britain with 204 detailed maps. Each map provides all the information you need to get to know your local area &

Includes:: places of interest tourist information picnic areas & camp sites plus Rights of Way information for England & Wales.

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