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
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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. ...

Jack has researched 41 of the breeds of cattle which you would be most likely to see grazing Britains farms. They are presented here in a handy reference guide. For each animal he gives a description of their appearance a brief history & considers their uses today. In this title each text is accompanied by a full page colour picture of the animals in their natural environments. Only the size of a postcard the book fits into small hands or the rucksack or pocket of the interested rambler. It is the perfect gift for adults & children alike. Know Your Cattle" is the third book in the popular " Know Your" series. In this series " Know Your Sheep" & " Know Your Tractors" are also available." ...

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. ...

This is a new fully updated guide to traffic signs (last edition published 1995). This handy reference title illustrates & explains the vast majority of traffic signs that a road user is likely to encounter.A thorough knowledge of all traffic signs is essential for all road users not just new drivers or riders making this the ideal companion to ensure your knowledge is up-to-date. Although The Official Highway Code contains most of the commonly used road signs which are prescribed by the Traffic Signs Regulations it does not give a comprehensive explanation of our signing system. This is therefore a perfect complimentary title to The Official Highway Code. The last edition was in published 1995. It is a handy reference guide. It illustrates & explains the vast majority of traffic signs. It is suitable for all road users not just learner/new riders & drivers & supersedes ISBN 9780115516122. ...