In September 1838 a storm blows up on the Indian Ocean & the Ibis a ship carrying a consignment of convicts & indentured laborers from Calcutta to Mauritius is caught up in the whirlwind. When the seas settle five men have disappeared
- two lascars two convicts & one of the passengers. Did the same storm upend the fortunes of those aboard the Anahita an opium carrier heading towards Canton? & what fate befell those aboard the Redruth a sturdy two-masted brig heading East out of Cornwall? Was it the storm that altered their course or were the destinies of these passengers at the mercy of even more powerful forces? On the grand scale of an historical epic River of Smoke follows its storm-tossed characters to the crowded harbors of China.? There despite efforts of the emperor to stop them ships from Europe & India exchange their cargoes of opium for boxes of tea silk porcelain & silver. Among them are Bahram Modi a wealthy Parsi opium merchant out of Bombay his estranged half-Chinese son Ah Fatt the orphaned Paulette & a motley collection of others whose pursuit of romance riches & a legendary rare flower have thrown together.? All struggle to cope with their losses
- & for some unimaginable freedoms
- in the alleys & crowded waterways of 19th century Canton.? As transporting & mesmerizing as an opiate induced dream River of Smoke will soon be heralded as a masterpiece of twenty-first century literature.


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Between 1970 & 1975 Jon Swain the English journalist portrayed in David Puttnams film The Killing Fields lived in the lands of the Mekong river. This is his account of those years & the way in which the tumultuous events affected his perceptions of life & death as Europe never could. He also describes the beauty of the Mekong landscape
- the villages along its banks surrounded by mangoes bananas & coconuts & the exquisite women the odours of opium & the regions other face
- that of violence & corruption.

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The river of Dawkinss title is a river of DNA flowing through time from the beginning of life on earth to the present
- & onwards.
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Dive into another exciting magical adventure for girls
- will you answer the call of Silver Dolphins? Its the Spring holidays &
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Gita Mehtas captivating & enchanting novel tells the story of a retired beurocrat who has escaped the world to spend his twilight years running a guest-house on the banks of the countrys holiest river the Narmada. But he has chosen the wrong place for peace & quiet: too many lives converge here & he meets a series of unusual characters including a privileged young executive bewitched by a mysterious lover; a novice Jain monk moving from opulence to poverty; & a woman with a golden voice & a broken heart. As the beurocrat moves from story to story he ponders the meaning of each tale & the potent belief & the dark secrets which the river hides within her. ...

This impressively researched & beautiful photographed book by Derry Brabbs presents a detailed insight into Britains grandest most varied & most important river. The journey downriver from the source to the sea is intercut with thematic chapters on tr ibutaries locks & boating & periodically deviates away from the riverbank to feature some of the historic towns & villages within reach of the Thames including Farringdon Oxford Wallingford Windsor & Kew. Taken through the seasons & in all conditions Brabbs photographs often combine atmospheric landscape with architecture to create a timeless sense of history. This book will appeal to anyone exploring the Thames either on foot by boat or by car & will be treasured both by visitors & those who live by the river. ...

Popular guide covering the canals & waterways between Exeter & the River Thames. Colour Ordnance Survey (R) maps clearly show locks towpaths & boating facilities. There are also comprehensive navigational notes as well as descriptions of the towns & villages pubs & restaurants alongside the waterways. In print for over 30 years the Collins/ Nicholson guides to the waterways have always been a vital part of journeys along Britains canals & rivers. They are designed for anyone & everyone with an interest in Britains inland waterways -- from experienced boaters to those planning their first boat trip as well as walkers cyclists & visitors. The Ordnance Survey (R) Maps have added information showing: * Locks bridges tunnels aqueducts winding holes & towpaths. * Waterpoints sanitary stations pump out facilities & refuse disposal. * Boatyards pubs restaurants & local shops. * Mile markers & milestones (distance in miles & number of locks to strategic points along the waterways). Text
Includes:: * The history & background to each canal. * Local services & places of interest pubs & restaurants & NEW for this edition: postcodes added for each place. * Opportunities for walking & cycling. * NEW for this edition: notes on wildlife to be found along the waterways. Comprehensive navigational notes include: * Maximum

Dimensions & low bridges. * Mileages advice & potential hazards. * Navigation authorities & contact details. Waterways covered in this guide -- Basingstoke Canal Bridgwater & Taunton Canal Grand Western Canal Exeter Ship Canal Kennet & Avon Canal River Thames River Wey.


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Nora Roberts
- the World's Greatest Storyteller Four-year-old Olivia Mac Bride's parents were Hollywood's golden couple
- until

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There is something about proximity to water that instantly relaxes you making the chance to enjoy a delicious meal aboard a boat perfect for anyone looking for a pleasant tranquil experience. With this experience you will be able to enjoy a delightful two or three course meal on some of the country’s most scenic waterways. Whether you are enjoying a lunch on the Thames with stunning views of the city or tucking into a Sunday roast while travelling down a canal in the countryside this novel dining experience makes a wonderful day out for two people to enjoy together. Depending on your chosen venue you will be able to enjoy lunch or dinner on a leisurely cruise or aboard a boat that is moored in a scenic location. ...

When the dead body of a man is fished out of Glasgows River Clyde the morning after an office celebration it looks like a case of accidental death. An anonymous telephone call & a forensic toxicology test however give DCI Lorimer reason to think otherwise. Probing deeper into the life & business of the deceased accountant Duncan Forbes a seemingly upright member of the community Lorimer find only yet more unanswered questions. What is the secret his widow seems to be concealing? Is there any reason to think that the international accountancy firm was facing financial difficulties? What has become of the dead mans protege who has disappeared in New York? & when the firms human resources manager is found dead in her riverside flat these questions become only more complex -- not to mention more disturbing. & Lorimer is having to cope not only with deceptions devised to hide the facts but also with suspicions from those far closer to home.. . ...