The latest book in the Know Your
- series is dedicated to mans best friend the dog. The 45 breeds selected by Jack Byard for his
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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. ...

These 44 models of train have been chosen to represent well-loved contemporary machines as well as a few unusual examples. Each machine has been photographed in the UK where most of them can be see working today. Accompanying each picture is a concise informative text which gives details of the history manufacture & engine specifications. This pocket-sized paperback is idea for a young or new enthusiast or simply the casually interested. ...

Rachel Carswell is in her mid-thirties at her fathers funeral when she learns that she was adopted at birth by the couple she has always looked on as her real parents. Much against the wishes of her accountant husband Martin & her adoptive mother Doreen she starts to search for her roots & meets twin sister Cara who turns out to be the woman Rachel could well have been given a different upbringing. While Rachels staid husband & her adoptive mother Doreen are still trying to cope with the sudden intrusion of Cara & her easy-going attractive husband Angus into their lives Rachel & Cara search for their biological mother. & again Rachels formerly serene life is shaken to the core. ...

The Practical Guidance in the Early Years Foundation Stage" series will assist practitioners in the smooth & successful implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Each book gives clear & detailed explanations of each aspect of Learning & Development & encourages readers to consider each area within its broadest context to expand & develop their own knowledge & good practice. Practical ideas & activities for all age groups are offered along with a wealth of expertise of how elements from the practice guidance can be implemented within all early years settings. The books include suggestions for the innovative use of everyday resources popular books & stories. Knowledge & understanding of the world cuts across all of the EYFS guiding themes & this book will encourage practitioners to think about & develop their own understanding of the implications for inclusion respect for oneself & for others irrespective of ethnicity culture or religion home language family background learning difficulties gender disabilities or abilities." ...

Liquid retaining structures are more vulnerable to corrosion problems & thus have stringent requirements against serviceability limit state of crack. The design procedures of these structures require significant empirical inputs from specialists. With the recent advent of artificial intelligence technology a coupled knowledge-based system can handle both the symbolic knowledge processing based on engineering heuristics in the preliminary synthesis stage & the extensive numerical crunching involved in the detailed structural analysis stage. This book presents a prototype coupled knowledge-based system for the design of liquid retaining structures... ...

OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Surveys most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities such as walking horse riding & off-road cycling. The series provides complete GB coverage & can now be used in all weathers thanks to OS Explorer Map
- Active a tough versatile version of the OS Explorer Map.
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OS Explorer Map is the Ordnance Survey's most detailed map & is recommended for anyone enjoying outdoor activities like walking horse riding & off-road cycling. Providing complete GB coverage the series details essential information such as youth hostels pubs & visitor information as well as rights of way permissive paths & bridleways. ...

Irish travellers live in a closed community. What we think we know about them is based on hearsay rumour & stereotype. But not any more. Knuckle is the true story of James Quinn Mc Donagh
- clan head & champion bare-knuckle fighter. Its a journey from his grandfathers horse-drawn caravan at the side of the road to the country lanes of Ireland where he stood fists bloodied & bandaged fighting a clan war that he never asked for. Two men two neutral referees a country lane. No gloves no biting no rests. The last man standing wins takes home the money & more importantly the bragging rights. Caught in a brutal cycle of violence that has left men dead houses burned & lives destroyed James tells a story that opens up a hidden world
- revealing why history repeats itself & why he can never go home...

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