England 1321. Welcome to the Dark Ages. In the heart of the countryside lies an isolated village where pagan Owl Masters rule through fear superstition & murder. When a group of religious women ill-advisedly settles outside the village they awaken dangerous jealousies. Why do their crops succeed? How do their cattle survive the plague? Are they concealing a holy relic which protects them from harm? The Owl Masters cry ' Witchcraft' & sharpen their talons. As torment & hellfire rain down the women must look to their faith to save them from the darkness spreading across the l&. Fear is a question of what you believe. & death alone the answer. ...

Winner of both the Guardian Award & the Carnegie Medal this is an all-time classic combining mystery adventure history & a complex set of human relationships. It all begins with the scratching in the ceiling. From the moment Alison discovers the dinner service in the attic with its curious pattern of floral owls a chain of events is set in progress that is to effect everybody's lives. Relentlessly Alison her step-brother Roger & Welsh boy Gwyn are drawn into the replay of a tragic Welsh legend
- a modern drama played out against a background of ancient jealousies. As the tension mounts it becomes apparent that only by accepting & facing the situation can it be resolved.
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The owl-tree is not like any tree Joe has ever seen. Its huge & leafy & shivers like a person; it even seems to speak. Granny Diamond once saw an owl perched among its branches & she has loved the tree ever since. It means the world to her. But her neighbour Mr Rock wants to cut it down. Why does he dislike the owl-tree so much? Does it have a secret to tell Joe? & how can he a boy too scared even to climb the tree be the one to save it? ...

Plop the Baby Barn Owl is like every Barn Owl there ever was except for one thing
- he is afraid of the dark. Dark is nasty" he
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Plop is a baby barn owl who lives with his mother & father at the top of a very tall tree. He has a small problem: no matter how hard his parents try to convince him otherwise Plop is afraid of the dark. Plop is persuaded to at least find out more about the dark so leaves the nest to ask people what they think about it. ...

Everyone loves owls. This informative book covering the northern hemisphere will be divided in two between thematic sections covering owl biology & species accounts for around 30 species (with emphasis on European & Nearctic species). The book is ideal for anyone interested in learning more about these awesome hunters of the night. It is comprehensive in coverage &

Includes:: all of the owls in the region.

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These fun owls will brighten up your school or college day whilst organising & storing your pens & stationery. This multipocket pencil case features black zip & black inner lining material main compartment with zip rear pocket & front zipped pocket with Velcro fastening flap. ...

Having trouble separating your scops from your screech owls Tengmalm's from Tawny Owl or Collared & Spotted Owlets? Then this is the book for you. Owls of the World is the ultimate photographic resource dedicated to the identification of these charismatic largely nocturnal birds of prey. This book contains lavish & spectacular photography from dozens of the world's finest natural history photographers covering all of the world's 250 species of owls; particular attention is given to subspecific differences sexing & ageing. The photos are accompanied by concise text on the identification habitat food distribution & voice of these birds along with accurate range maps. The definitive work on owl identification no birder's bookshelf should be without it! ...

Meet Danny Harte. Football fan & crime detective. Danny loves supporting his local team City FC. So when everyone starts supporting the Italian team Forza FC Danny is angry. His club is in jeopardy & needs their support. Danny decides to investigate the sudden popularity of the new team
- starting with Forzas billionaire owner
- & thats when the danger really kicks off... Can Danny uncover the sinister reasons behind Forzas success
- & save City at the same time?


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The world faces social political & economic turmoil on an unprecedented scale--along with unsettling levels of turbulence & volatility. Market leadership today is less of a predictor of leadership tomorrow. Therefore senior executives today must strive to own the future. In Own the Future The Boston Consulting Group one of the world's most prestigious & innovative management consulting firms offers a roadmap. Drawing on the firm's experience advising organizations on how to achieve & sustain competitive advantage this book offers 50 ideas to help readers chart their organization's path to future leadership. The articles are organized along ten attributes critical to success in the current environment--adaptive global connected sustainable customer-first fit to win value-driven trusted bold & inspiring. The future may be unknowable but The Boston Consulting Group offers insights from its 50 years of practice on how readers can position their organization to win--to change the game & to own the future. ...