Once John Rebus was a Para served in the elite SAS. Now hes an Edinburgh policeman who spends time evading his memories & missing promotion opportunities. Then there is the small matter of the brutal abduction & murder of two young girls & a third missing. Detective Sergeant John Rebus smoking & drinking too much his own daughter spirited away by his estranged wife is one of many policemen hunting the killer. Then. The messages begin: knotted string & matchstick crosses taunt Rebus with a puzzle only he can solve. So begins the case that introduced the crime world to one of its most compelling characters. ...

And in Edinburgh of all places. I mean you never think of that sort of thing happening in Edinburgh do you...? That sort of thing is the brutal abduction & murder of two young girls. & now a third is missing presumably gone to the same sad end. Detective Sergeant John Rebus smoking & drinking too much his own young daughter spirited away south by his disenchanted wife is one of many policemen hunting the killer. & then the messages begin to arrive: knotted string & matchstick crosses
- taunting Rebus with pieces of a puzzle only he can solve.
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Get yourself in the perfect knot with this ultimate guide to knots for every occasion Knots Step by Step" is the essential guide to knowing & tying knots for every purpose. From figure-of-eights to reef knots & highwayman's hitches to monkey's fists it

Includes:: every knot you ever thought you needed to tie & more. The book comes with a handy rope so you can practice every knot as you learn. Covering more than 100 knots for climbing sailing horse-riding survival & fishing as well as for gardening DIY medical & decorative purposes the clear layout & photographs of every step will move you on from knot-tying novice in no time. You'll also learn all about the different types of knots & the fascinating stories behind how many of these came into being. " Knots Step by Step" is the ideal book to have to hand for whenever a knot is needed. Previously published as the " Handbook of Knots"."

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From the No. 1 bestselling author Martina Cole comes a heartbreaking story of obsession when being in the know can be deadly Joanie Brewers children meant the world to her. Shed do anything to protect them even resorting to prostitution & petty crime in order to feed & clothe them. So when her beautiful teenage daughter is raped & murdered only one thing will stop Joanies pain
- seeing her daughters killer brought to justice. Joanie knows who he is & shell do whatever it takes to nail him...
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Every day in all corners of Great Britain buses can be found transporting the public for local & long distance journeys as well as sightseeing & school transport. In this book James Race shows 44 models. He selects those which are the most popular among bus operators as well as a few of the models less commonly seen. They are all currently licensed for public use today. Interestingly many of the bus chassis are built in different countries from the bodywork which accompanies them. This is shown with the description for each bus. James concise but informative texts are designed to give a general overview of the subject for the novice enthusiast. ...

This title introduces 44 breeds of chicken which can be seen pecking an preening in Britain today. Jack accompanies each with a description of the animals appearance & explains the different colours & patterns which appear within the breed. Jack has thoroughly researched the history of each animal & its breeding. He also gives details of their personalities & egg-laying & flying abilities. Among others Jack introduces the lazy Barnvelder friendly Belgian DUccle the high-flying Ancona & the French Poodle of the chicken world
- the Faverolles. This fascinating range of breeds is sure to make anyone a chicken enthusiast. The book is designed for novices but an established enthusiast will find no shortage of interest.
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The latest addition to the popular ' Know Your
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This selection is designed to satisfy the curiosity of people interested in the plant & machinery they commonly see as they travel around the UK. Paul Argents selection

Includes:: diggers excavators backhoes rollers cranes demolition machines loaders dumpers & a road planer. The author shows products from most of the major manufacturers such as JCB Caterpillar Volvo Case Komatsu Hitachi Kubota & Liebherr. Each of the examples is seen at work in a full-page photograph. Pauls accompanying text gives details of the class of machine represented the work for which it is suitable & some technical specifications. The range of machinery is wide offering novice enthusiasts a chance to get to grips with many different types a springboard to a deepening interest in the plant & machinery at work every day in Britain.

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The latest book in the Know Your
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For each breed he dedicates two pages the left being a full page high-quality picture & the right giving a brief but comprehensive description of the appearance history & uses of each sheep. Only the size of a postcard the book fits perfectly into a rucksack or pocket so is ideal for the interested rambler who is keen to discover more about the flock fleeing from him at the time. Clear color photographs taken of sheep straight from the field illustrate the immense diversity within this species. ...