How much do we really know about the species that make up the natural world? In this fascinating book Ken Thompson explains what we do & dont understand about biodiversity. We know that most species remain undiscovered & that biodiversity is gravely threatened
- by overfishing habitat loss pollution & climate change. Life on Earth has previously experienced five episodes of mass extinction & we are now in the middle of a sixth. Do We Need Pandas? surveys the Earths biodiversity its origins & some of the threats it currently faces. It then asks how biodiversity loss will affect the human race. Will we even notice & if we do what will we notice? It asks what we should be doing to secure the survival not only of the species with which we share the planet but of ourselves
- & whether we need to be more concerned about ecosystems as a whole than about iconic species.

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Using a question & answer format this entertaining narrative addresses a multitude of general interest questions about the sea sea life seabirds & mans relationship with the sea. Have you ever wondered: Does drinking seawater drive you mad? Do fish drink water? Does anything eat jellyfish? How do flying fish fly? Why do icebergs float? Do Whales Get the Bends? will answer these & over a hundred other intriguing questions. Inspired by questions raised whilst the author was guest lecturer on cruise ships this fascinating & informative book is a light-hearted surprising & entertaining read for anyone interested in the sea in its many forms. Each bite-sized entry is no more than two or three pages long making it an ideal book to dip into for anyone interested in the oceans & the teeming life above & below them. ...

Already a classic in the genre Do What You Are has helped hundreds of thousands of people find truly satisfying work. Do What You Are introduces Personality Type
- how you process information make decisions & interact with the world around you
- & shows you which of the 16 types describes you best. It lists dozens of occupations that are popular with people of your type. Then using workbook exercises & real-life examples to highlight the strengths & pitfalls of each personality type it shows you step-by-step how to use your unique strengths to customise your job search ensuring the best results in the shortest period of time. & if you plan to stay in your job Do What You Are provides savvy advice for getting the most out of your current career. Every other career guide offers generic one-size-fits-all advice. But because it is based on personality type Do What You Are helps you determine what you need to be more successful & satisfied.

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What becomes of the broken-hearted? Grace was just a teenager when Jimi broke her heart. But now shes moved on & is happy with her perfect fiance Spencer. Even if its been a while since he mentioned actually getting married. You give love a bad name... Meanwhile Jimis own wedding day is just around the corner. Hes certain hes found the one. Or has he? Because when he bumps into Grace again something suddenly doesnt feel right. More than a feeling? It looks like there might be something wonderful between them. But is it really worth risking everything for? One thing is for sure
- as the radio plays its late-night love songs one girl is about to find out that the best lines can actually be the ones you write yourself...
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Is your brain ready for a thorough philosophical health check? Really it wont hurt a bit... Is what you believe coherent & consistent? Or is it a jumble of contradictions? If you could design yourself a God what would He (or She or It) be like? Can you spot the logical flaw in an argument (even if its hiding from you)? & how will you fare on the tricky terrain of ethics when your taboos are under the spotlight? If all this causes your brain to overheat there is a philosophy general knowledge quiz to round off with. Do You Think What You Think You Think?" presents a dozen quizzes that will reveal what you really think & what it all adds up to (brace yourself: it might not add up to what you expected). Challenging fun infuriating
- sometimes all at once
- this book will enable you to discover the you you never knew you were. Think of it as an MOT for your mind."

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Back in the year 2000 a teacher called Garry Freeman contacted his drumming idol Carl Palmer of Emerson Lake & Palmer fame to ask him if he would run one of his drum circles for hearing impaired children at Garrys school. Palmer being a nice guy said yes & this was the start of a friendship. Freeman had always wanted to write a book about the band but everyone said there was no way ELP would ever cooperate: they were supposed to be aloof superstars after all. Dont ask dont get: Garry asked & Garry got. Their New York management company was really helpful & got him access to the band who were in his words perfect gentlemen providing technical & musical information about their shows. Tony Ortiz the bands archivist has been incredible too. The result is a unique book which analyzes over 150 gigs ELP did in the 1970s plus the 2010 comeback concert. Garry was at some of the UK ones but he has spent countless hours listening to records (some bootlegs
- after all his other book is the Bootleg Guide) & watching DVDs. This is one for the fans only but there are plenty of them: ELP are huge amongst progressive rock fans. The forums are already buzzing with anticipation about this book. In addition to Garrys words there are loads of exclusive photos & memorabilia including one of their gig riders & even the technical stage details for roadies to follow. Jim Davidson sometimes referred to as the 4th member of the band provides an enthusiastic foreword. Dont forget when he presented the Generation Game on BBC TV he had the theme tune changed to ELPs Welcome Back My Friends.
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Do you want to be my friend?" asks a little mouse of a horse a peacock an alligator & others in this classic & charming story. Only when he meets another little mouse is the answer unequivocally " Yes!" Each page of this ingenious all but wordless picture book affords surprise suspense & repeated pleasure for the viewer
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Forgiveness is easier said than done & is one of the most difficult personal issues to deal with. When people fail to forgive it damages
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This is a complete practical guide to home improvement. It offers expert advice on essential home improvement tasks including painting wallpapering tiling laying new floors carpentry skills security repairs & maintaining your home. It

Includes:: advice on how to use the right tools for the job effectively & safely. You can make the most of your home & learn how to develop your practical skills with complete confidence. It

Includes:: a detailed section on decorating from preparing surfaces painting & wallpapering to laying all types of flooring such as wood tiles & vinyl. It offers clear step-by-step visual instructions & tips from expert authors that make information accessible & easy to follow. Over 800 photographs & diagrams show you how to do every decorating task & project around the house. This superb do-it-yourself & home improvements handbook covers all the information you need about maintaining & improving your house or apartment with complete success with detailed instructions & helpful hints & tips from expert authors. It shows the beginner the best way to tackle problems & gives practical & helpful advice on floors walls ceilings windows doors drains gutters roofs paths & drives insulation & ventilation. There is a focus on security with advice on how to fit window & door locks & bolts. All the basic woodworking skills are covered from the correct way to put up shelves fit hinges & catches to more complicated jobs such as rehanging doors. This handy easy-to-use manual will give you confidence to tackle jobs around the home & achieve professional-looking results every time.



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The fourth thrilling book in this darkly funny horror series Darren Shan called 'deliciously nightmarish'. The first book Mr Mumbles is shortlisted for the Royal Mail Awards for Scottish Children's Books Kyle wakes up in hospital
- which is strange because he doesn't remember being ill. & that's not all. He's also deliriously flitting in & out of the Darkest Corners & in the shadow version of the hospital the surfaces aren't clean & the sharp instruments aren't used for healing. It's Kyle's most terrifying experience yet & it's about to get much much worse. The doctor will see him now... The fourth installment of this darkly comic horror series
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