For its size Kenya probably has the most diverse range of habitats of any country in Africa if not the world. Within its borders there are alpine peaks montane forests high plateaux savannas lowland forests coastal woodlands & wetlands & a string of varied lakes in the Great Rift Valley. The range of wildlife to be found in the region is correspondingly diverse. this book explores the wildlife & habitats in great detail & gives a thorough overview of Kenyas natural history. ...

Ever since Samantha's husband ran out on her & their kids she's been working to clear the humungous debt he left behind so it's time she had a lucky break. What she's not expecting is for that break to be Jack Tolliver former governor of Indiana & the biggest womaniser in the state. He's running for the senate & needs a respectable woman by his handsome side to help clean up his image. So Sam accepts a bizarre business proposal -- a fake engagement. All she has to do is play happy families until Jack's elected & then she'll get a big fat cheque & a lifestyle to die for. It's simple. Until that is the kiss occurs. That knee-trembling electric kiss that Sam & Jack share. But that's just for show! right? ...

By the age of 11 Kerry Katona had lived in countless different homes & attended 8 different schools. By the age of 13 she could beat grown men at pool & knew how to look after her mother during a breakdown. By the age of 15 she had lived in women's refuges the heart of London's East End gangster-land & several different foster homes. By the age of 18 she was a pop star... Too Much Too Young" is the moving gripping
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- account of one child's unique upbringing & a woman's journey through pop stardom motherhood & marriage heartbreak. From the backstreets of Warrington to the smoky pubs of the East End from the shelters where victims of domestic violence hide to the exclusive hotels where international pop stars party this is an extraordinary read. Better than fiction more dramatic than the tabloids more emotional than the soaps & funnier than a reality TV show...welcome to Kerry's life."

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With prose that is every bit as raw intense & bitingly honest as the world it depicts Barry Hines' A Kestrel for a Knave" contains a new afterword by the author in " Penguin Modern Classics". Life is tough & cheerless for Billy Casper a troubled teenager growing up in the small Yorkshire mining town of Barnsley. Treated as a failure at school & unhappy at home Billy discovers a new passion in life when he finds Kes a kestrel hawk. Billy identifies with her silent strength & she inspires in him the trust & love that nothing else can discovering through her the passion missing from his life. Barry Hines' acclaimed novel continues to reach new generations of teenagers & adults with its powerful story of survival in a tough joyless world. Ken Loach's renowned film adaptation " Kes" has achieved cult status & in his new afterword Barry Hines discusses his work to adapt the novel into a screenplay & reappraises the legacy of a book that has become a popular classic. Barry Hines (b. 1939) was born in the mining village of Hoyland Common near Barnsley South Yorkshire. Leaving Ecclesfield Grammar School without any qualifications Hines worked as an apprentice mining surveyor for the National Coal Board before entering Loughborough Training College to study Physical Education. Working as a teacher in Hoyland Common he wrote novels in the school library after work later turning to writing full-time. If you enjoyed "A Kestrel for a Knave" you might like " The Call of the Wild White Fang & Other Stories" by Jack London published in " Penguin Classics"." ...

Billy Casper is a boy with nowhere to go & nothing to say; part of the limbo generation of school leavers too old for lessons & too young to know anything about the outside world. He hates & is hated. His family & friends are mean & tough & theyre sure hes going to end up in big trouble. But Billy knows two things about his own world. Hell never work down the mines & he does know about animals. His only companion is his kestrel hawk trained from the nest & like himself trained but not tamed with the will to destroy or to be destroyed. This in not just another book about growing up in the north
- its as real as a slap in the face to those who think that orange juice & comprehensive schools have taken the meanness out of life in the raw working towns.
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This is a great reissuing of a perennially popular split-page book inviting children to howl with laughter at the fantastic & fantastical food concoctions they create. Do you like ketchup on your cornflakes? Tying in with Nick Sharratt's position as official illustrator for World Book Day 2006 this larger format edition with its best cover yet will ensure Ketchup's" continuing longevity." ...

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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Improve performance in any sport with Russias most guarded training secret For elite sports training nothing compares to the impact that kettlebells have on the entire body & author & trainer Dave Bellomo now brings the power & benefit of these Russian-inspired weights to any athlete. Working the entire body at different angles this popular training program provides you with rapid gains in strength speed & endurance--all requirements for proficiency in any sport. This powerhouse program also gives you customization tools for setting personal goals & tailored eight-week workouts to answer the needs of your specific sport. Kettlebell Power Training for Athletes: Presents more than eighty illustrated exercises for quicker learning on how to train with the weights Helps you gradually build a training foundation for a healthier lifestyle

Includes:: sport- & goal-specific programs so you can go directly to that section of the book for your needs Features photographs from award-winning photographer Bruce Curtis Whether you are training for the gridiron the Octagon or the Pentagon these simple tools will help you produce the most extraordinary results you have ever seen. Author Profile Dave Bellomo (Williamsport PA) consults high-level athletes such as Mixed Martial Artists & Worlds Strongest Man competitors as well as elite military & law enforcement professionals such as members of Homeland Security & US Special Operations. He designed kettlebells that appeared in the major motion picture Never Back Down. He currently resides in Pennsylvania with his wife & 5 children & can be found online at www.davebellomo.com.

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The way to a full-body workout with amazing results by mastering kettlebells Have you heard the buzz about the all-in-one strength & cardio workout that works every muscle in the body at once? There's a reason why professional athletes & A-list celebrities are joining the Kettlebells revolution-and now you can too! With numerous step-by-step photos throughout Kettlebells For Dummies gives you everything you need to use kettlebells to safely improve strength endurance flexibility joint durability agility mobility athletic movement & proper body alignment. Whether you're in your teens 20s 30s 40s 60s & beyond you'll discover how this fast-growing fitness phenomenon can boost your metabolism & help you lose weight by mastering numerous kettlebell exercises. One of the most effective workouts for burning fat building lean muscle & achieving core strength One-hour workout can burn as much as 1 000 calories Named one of the most popular fitness trends in 2009 Whether you're a self-proclaimed gym rat or have never lifted a weight Kettlebells For Dummies shows you that it's easy to use kettlebells to achieve a full-body workout that yields amazing results. ...

Get professional advice from one of the worlds top wedding photographers Creative use of lighting is a hallmark of quality photography. Kevin Kubota has been listed among the worlds top 10 wedding photographers by American Photo magazine & named a Legend Behind the Lens by Nikon. This guide features dozens of his unique lighting & post-production recipes & techniques each illustrated with a spectacular image. Author Kevin Kubota enjoys a cult-like following among professional photographers & has earned numerous accolades for his talent

Includes:: the authors unique lighting & post-production recipes & techniques that reinforce the theory that good lighting is the key to quality photography Presents a number of shooting scenarios with behind-the-scenes setup a description of the photographers objective the equipment used & the resulting image for each Features a companion app that will enable the photographer to search & find lighting suggestions by subject style budget equipment & other guidelines all while in the field Kevin Kubotas Lighting Notebook for Digital Photographers is almost like having the famous photographer sharing his secrets with you one on one.

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