Double-height living rooms warmed by crackling fires; cosy bedrooms under the eaves beds piled high with down comforters; rustic kitchens with rough-hewn wood beams
- Mountain Houses" offer the perfect winter refuge. & in the spring when the weather turns warm doors & windows are flung open to take in views of verdant valleys & pristine lakes. Nowhere is the beauty of living in the mountains more evident than in the Alps where the spectacular landscape has given rise to equally gorgeous homes. In " Mountain Houses" photographer Philippe Saharoff takes us to 30 of these lovely chalets farmhouses & cottages located in Chamonix Gstaad & other picturesque towns of the Swiss & French Alps. More than 300 stunning photographs taken in all seasons bring the rustic charm & timeless comfort of each home to life. While wood & stone are the predominant materials the houses are decorated in a wide range of styles. Some are accented with contemporary touches others have been renovated or completely reinvented still others are new houses constructed to blend into the countryside. Whatever their style these are houses we want to enter & linger in & " Houses in the Mountains" gives us a welcome invitation."
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A personal selection of Van Greaves photos of British mountains representing the best of forty years of dedicated work Mountain Magic features over one hundred & fifty outstanding images of iconic peaks like Snowdon Scafell Ben Nevis The Torridons Haystacks & the Cullins of Skye. Dramatic captions tell of the hardships endured & the patience required in taking these photos which include extraordinary light & weather conditions
- summer sunsets over Snowdownia dawn over High Stile Ridge Ben Nevis in a winter squall.
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Surely a peaceful holiday in the Welsh mountains will keep the children out of trouble! But the mystery of a rumbling mountain soon has them thirsty for more adventure. Philip Dinah Lucy-Ann & Jack are determined to explore the mountain & uncover its secret but first they must escape from a pack of ravenous wolves & a mad genius who plans to rule the world! ...

This is an epic guide to the most intrepid mountaineers in history. Written in association with the Royal Geographical Society & The Alpine Club Mountaineers" tells the story of the pioneers who first conquered the giddy heights of our planet. Full of great tales of endurance & perseverance more than 100 of the top mountaineers are profiled from Hannibal to Hillary. It helps you share in their triumphs & tragedies from the comfort of your living room as journal extracts & never-before-seen photographs & maps from the unpublished archives of the RGS & The Alpine Club help recreate historys greatest ascents. " Mountaineers" introduces you to a host of intriguing characters from the Brits who insisted on hauling cases of vintage champagne up to Everest base camp in 1924 to the Italian Duke of the Abruzzi who took 10 iron bedsteads up Alaskas Malaspina glacier. Along the way youll also find out about the important scientific discoveries that have shaped the course of human history & enjoy accounts of great bravery fellowship & good humour in the face of adversity all making " Mountaineers" a fascinating read for anyone with a spirit of adventure." ...

This title is suitable for children of ages 9 to 12 years. Investigating a variety of biomes & todays natural & human threats to their preservation this interactive series challenges young readers to look at how their own actions influence the planets health. Four distinct environments are explored in detail showcasing the assortment of plants & animals that inhabit these outdoor communities as well as how they have adapted to their surroundings. Offering fascinating facts on each ecosystem along with vocabulary-building sidebars these guides show budding scientists how they can contribute towards ongoing conservation efforts. The majesty of the earths alpine biome is captured in this guide that discusses threats such as acid rain climate change & habitat destruction clearly depicting how these factors affect the worlds mountains. ...

A woman in her thirties is released from prison with a new name & not much else. She begins to make a fresh start but the present is soon invaded by fragments from her past. Unsettling hallucinatory & without precedent Mountains of the Moon" is the tragic account of a broken life but against all expectation it amounts to something utterly beautiful." ...

Design & Make: Mounting & Setting Stones is a clear & practical introduction to mount construction & the processes of stone setting. Suitable for both the student & the practising jeweller wanting to learn new skills this book explains how different stones & cuts relate to their mounts. Easy-to-follow illustrated explanations describe each setting style including tension claw gypsy pave & rub-over styles with step-by-step instructions on how to fix the stone in place. With beautiful examples of work from professional jewellers a detailed look at mount construction & a useful section on specialist tools & techniques this guide reveals the skills & methods required for successful mounting & setting. ...

When Jose Mourinho realised as a teenager that he was never going to be a great player he decided he was going to become the best coach in the world. From translator & assistant to Sir Bobby Robson at Barcelona to Champions League-winning manager at Porto & on to turning Chelsea into one of Europe's most successful clubs followed by Champions League victory at Inter-Milan & now manager of Real Madrid Jose Mourinho's ascent has been rapid. Backed by Abramovich's billions Mourinho weeded out those not fully committed to his methods made several astute signings & enhanced the performances of many Chelsea stars. The result: in his first season in 2005 Chelsea won both the Premier League title & the Carling Cup followed by another title the following season. Mourinho then left for Inter-Milan where he delivered a treble in his second season in charge & is now tasked with bringing Real Madrid's ' Galacticos' the silverware they crave. Further Anatomy of a Winner is an intelligent analytical & now fully updated account of the life & psychology of one of the greatest football managers. ...

The inimitable Daisy Dalrymple Fletcher & her husband Detective Chief Inspector Alec Fletcher seem to get a reprieve from their sleuthing duties when they are invited to the wedding of their friend Lucy Fotheringay. Lucy's grandfather is hosting the ceremony at his beautiful estate & so it promises to be a typical affair with hordes of gossipy aunts & other colourful but not necessarily pleasant relatives. Daisy meets all these characters & observes the ensuing familial fraternization with a certain kind of amusing nonchalance. That is until Lucy's great aunt is found strangled to death in her bed. Lucy in the meantime has arranged to meet her betrothed in the conservatory but when she arrives she finds him trying to revive her uncle who has died
- or has he been murdered? & just like that a normally celebratory occasion turns suspicious. Now Daisy must sift through a throng of relatives
- aunts uncles cousins grandparents
- once wedding guests & now murder suspects. & she must find the killer quickly before another family member becomes a corpse. Critical Praise for The Daisy Dalrymple novels" by Carola Dunn: " Replete with well-drawn characters snappy dialogue & interesting plot twists... Easily the best entry in a charming series." (" Booklist on " Mistletoe & Murder"). " The period sense remains vivid the characterizations are excellent & the mysteries are if anything more perplexing than ever." (" The Oregonian" on " Rattle His Bones"). " Daisy & her husband spring into action surrounded by historical armaments secret rooms hidden treasure & family secrets. For fans of British cozies & Dorothy Sayer's novels this is a very inviting situation." (" Library Journal" on " Mistletoe & Murder"). " Styx & Stones is a swift deeply enjoyable read. While Dunn's influences are many she ultimately makes this territory her own." (" The Register-Guard"). " Reading like an Agatha Christie thriller Rattle His Bones is a charming look at life after the first World War." (" Romantic Times"). " Dunn captures the melting pot of Prohibition-era New York with humorous characterizations & a vivid sense of place & with careful plotting lays out an enjoyable tale of adventure." (" Publisher's Weekly" on " The Case of the Murdered Muckraker")."


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Whoever heard of a singing mouse? But Wolfgang Amadeus Mouse (named after the beginning of a name found on a scrap of sheet music) has a truly wonderful voice
- a voice that thrills old Mrs Honeybee. Soon Mouse is singing daily while the lonely old woman plays the piano. But then
- disaster strikes! Can Wolf's voice save the day?

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