Ever since the collapse of the extradition treaty with the UK in the late 1970s Spain's southern coastal strip of the Costa Del Sol has been a safe haven for criminals. The adventures of drug smuggler Howard Marks the $6 million Security Express raid of 1983 involving Ronnie Knight & Clifford Saxe & the road rage murder by Kenneth Noye are just some of the dramatic stories in this thrilling compilation. But Spain's unique status became a thing of the past when the government agreed to reinstate the treaty allowing them to fast-track extraditions. These days drug dealers are forced to make runs over to the tip of Africa in nearby Morocco some meeting gruesome ends at the hands of rivals & unscrupulous property barons who hatch dubious deals to provide homes for the rapidly expanding population much of which is made up of UK ex-pats. This is the fascinating history of the criminals' favourite playground. ...

This exquisite book of photographs brilliant in colour & enchanting in subject takes readers on a personal journey through the bejeweled treasure that is Costa Rica. Images of spacious beaches muddy river banks crystal clear waterfalls & lush jungles adorned with tropical blooms & prehistoric plants will stay in the readers mind for a long time to come. Representing 13 years of the authors field work in Costa Rica the photographs & text bring the exotic island to life. The book is organized by region
- the Central Divide Guanacaste the Central Pacific the Osa Peninsula the North Caribbean the South Caribbean
- with descriptions of wildlife botany & ecology. It closes with a discussion on conservation & responsible tourism. All of the photographs bear extended captions which like a well-informed tour guide provide interesting facts & valuable context. Highlights on the journey include Arenal one of the worlds most active volcanoes Tortuguero National Park where a lone jaguar trots across the sand giant tree ferns
- evolutionary relics that predate flowering plants
- in the Monteverde Cloud Forest Preserve a blood-scarlet passion flower emerging through leaf litter a partially submerged crocodile its riveting stare fixed on the photographer & poison arrow frogs vividly painted in deadly reds blues & greens. Overflowing with brilliant page-filling photographs & informative text this book is as close as one can get to Costa Rica without getting on a plane.



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This newly revised & re-designed guide to Costa Rica takes you through each of the country's regions: the capital city of San Jose; the lush Central Highlands; Guanacaste & its volcanoes; sea-fringed Nicoya; the Central Pacific; Zona Sur; the South Central & its cloud forests; the Northern Lowlands; & the Caribbean. Special features & sidebars give comprehensive information on topics ranging from snakes & butterflies to volcanoes & rafting while ten guided drives & walks take you into some of the country's most fascinating areas including a stroll through San Jose's Otoya & Amon barrios & a drive along the Inter-American Highway. Sidebars on experiential travel abound including saving macaws learning Spanish & learning about the coffee culture. A thorough Travelwise section provides recommendations for shopping hotels & restaurants in all price ranges. ...

Costa Rica is renowned for its tropical beauty the warmth & charm of the Ticos"--its people's own name for themselves--and its political stability. This " Switzerland of the Americas" is widely regarded as an oasis of democracy in turbulent Central America. Since the first edition of " Culture Smart! Costa Rica" was published in 2005 however there have been some important changes & with rapid economic development some growing pains. Over the past few years there has been a movement of population to the towns of the Central Valley. Higher education is now the norm for young Ticos & the middle class has expanded--but so has the gap between rich & poor. Tourism took a dive after the 2009 recession & the national debt has grown while the arrival of multinationals & significant Chinese investment has been welcomed. Unemployment has risen people are prepared to go on strike more readily & there is a general disillusionment with politicians. In the face of mounting difficulties the Ticos remain remarkably peaceable relaxed & fun-loving. Their enthusiasm for life is seen as much in their passion for soccer as in their demonstrations in support of human & political rights. " Culture Smart! Costa Rica" explores & explains the complex human realities of modern Costa Rican life. Armed with this information you will be better equipped to understand your hosts & to enjoy your visit to this beguiling & beautiful country to the full." ...

Costing gives a thorough understanding of the theory & practice of cost & management accounting. It is particularly suitable for its wide & systematic coverage of the professional cost accounting syllabuses but is also suitable for introductory degree & diploma courses in business accounting & finance. The first part of Costing gives detailed coverage of the objectives principles techniques & methods of cost accounting relating to the analysis & gathering of costs & cost ascertainment. The second part focuses on the use of cost information for planning control & decision-making. At each stage concepts are illustrated by practical examples & placed into context so that the reader is aware of the importance & relationships of the various aspects of costing. Fundamental management accounting topics such as budgetary control standard costing & marginal costing are also thoroughly explained. ...

This expanded & updated edition of John Peacocks unrivalled collection of drawings ranges over eleven centuries of English historical costume. More than a thousand clear & detailed illustrations plus notes that pinpoint specific features such as fabric decoration accessories & cut make each costume immediately comprehensible. With additional pages covering the past decade & a new chart showing the main changes in fashion through the centuries this is an essential reference for students of theatrical design & fashion amateur drama groups & anyone interested in the history of costume. ...

The three great-nephews of cantankerous Mr Penicuik know better than to ignore his summons especially when it concerns the bestowal of his fortune -- the wily old gentleman has hatched a typically freakish plan for his stepdaughter's future & his own amusement: his fortune will be Kitty's dowry. But while the beaux are scrambling for her hand Kitty counters with her own inventive if daring scheme: a sham engagement which should keep wedlock at bay.. . Cotillion shows what made Georgette Heyer the undisputed queen of historical romance
- one of the most popular novelists of her day she is still adored by a huge readership.
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The Winsor & Newton range of Cotman Watercolour Pads & Blocks are produced using the finest top quality acid free mould made paper to ensure maximum stability. Cotman Paper has a natural whiteness & is both internally & externally sized. This sizing ensures even absorption gives brilliance of colour & facilitates removal of Art Masking Fluid. This gummed pad of 15 Water Colour Postcards is 300gsm & measures Approx. 152 x 102mm. ...

Series 666
- Size 10mm 3/8 brush by Cotman. For edges & shapes or applying washes. This flat brush give firm sharp lines for lettering
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Nestled in the fertile hills of the Cotswolds the village of Duntisbourne Abbots is a well-kept secret: beautiful timeless & quintessentially English. When recently widowed Thea Osborne arrives to house-sit for a local couple her only fear is that three weeks there might prove a little dull. Her first night s sleep at Brook View is broken by a piercing scream outside but she decides such things don t require investigation in a sleepy place like this. At least not until a body turns up... In calling on her neighbors to get some answers Thea uncovers more tragedy & intrigue than she thought possible behind the peaceful Gloucestershire village. The first in a new series of thrillers to be set in the Cotswold area A Cotswold Killing takes the reader on a tense journey along winding roads & muddy paths towards a dramatic & unexpected denouement. ...