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

Rivers & streams occupy a fundamental place within the British landscape. They are central & focal features of the natural landscape helping to shape the very landforms of the country as well as providing a range of habitats for flora & fauna. Few places in Britain are far from running water & human society interacts with rivers in a wide range of ways. Most towns & cities grew up on riverbanks & rivers play a vital role in economic social & cultural life. They have provided power for industry; water for industrial use & human consumption; rivers have often been used for communication & the transport of goods; & they are sites of leisure & recreation. Most people are attracted to water; & rivers have featured prominently in literature & art over the centuries. Rivers can also pose threats from flooding or pollution & therefore have to be managed & regulated. Whereas there are many books which deal with specific aspects of rivers Rivers & the British Landscape" provides the first fully integrated analysis of British rivers exploring the physical formation of rivers; the characteristics of environments; analysis of the social economic & cultural uses & associations of rivers; & examination of the problems of river management. These themes are explored through historical & contemporary examples with case studies drawn from all parts of Britain. The book is lavishly illustrated &

Includes:: an appendix of key facts about British rivers. Written by experts on each aspect of British rivers " Rivers & the British Landscape" is aimed at anyone with a general interest in rivers & the British landscape. The authors aim to highlight the holistic nature of river environments & to explore the ways in which physical economic cultural & management characteristics interact to create the distinctive personalities of British rivers. It is hoped that material in this volume may help you to view your local river in a new light."

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My name is Peter Grant & until January I was just probationary constable in that mighty army for justice known to all right-thinking people as the Metropolitan Police Service (and as the Filth to everybody else). My only concerns in life were how to avoid a transfer to the Case Progression Unit
- we do paperwork so real coppers don't have to
- & finding a way to climb into the panties of the outrageously perky WPC Leslie May. Then one night in pursuance of a murder inquiry I tried to take a witness statement from someone who was dead but disturbingly voluable & that brought me to the attention of Inspector Nightingale the last wizard in Engl&. Now I'm a Detective Constable & a trainee wizard the first apprentice in fifty years & my world has become somewhat more complicated: nests of vampires in Purley negotiating a truce between the warring god & goddess of the Thames & digging up graves in Covent Garden.. .and there's something festering at the heart of the city I love a malicious vengeful spirit that takes ordinary Londoners & twists them into grotesque mannequins to act out its drama of violence & despair. The spirit of riot & rebellion has awakened in the city & it's falling to me to bring order out of chaos
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The third edition of the definitive collection of Chaucers Complete Works reissued with a new foreword by Christopher Cannon. Since F. N. Robinsons second edition of the The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer was published in 1957 there has been a dramatic increase in Chaucer scholarship. This has not only enriched our understanding of Chaucers art but has also enabled scholars working for the first time with all the source-material to recreate Chaucers authentic texts. For the third edition an international team of experts completely re-edited all the works added glosses to appear on the page with the text & greatly expanded the introductory material explanatory notes textual notes bibliography & glossary. In short the Riverside Chaucer is the fruit of many years study
- the most authentic & exciting edition available of Chaucers Complete Works.
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This large fold-out map shows the whole of Riyadh in pinpoint detail. The easy-to-read map features road names & numbers hotels malls parks beaches embassies hospitals & places of interest. Highways Main Roads & Streets Shopping Malls & Souks Hotels & Hospitals Museums & Heritage Sites Parks & Beaches New Developments ...

RME for Scotland Level 3 provides full coverage of the Experiences & Outcomes detailed in Curriculum for Excellence & encompasses all four capacities. The Development of Beliefs & Values permeates the book which will act as an invaluable & inspirational resource to motivate students in the study of religious & moral education. In particular the book offers An emphasis on reflective learning Active learning strategies throughout An emphasis on Christianity though widening Christianity to its role as world religion Use of a number of world religions An emphasis on non-religious belief systems Wide opportunities to use belief systems which are not world religions (eg aboriginal belief systems) An emphasis on Scottish life & culture widening out to global aspects A significant element of focus on local community & personally relevant issues & topics A detailed mapping grid assures users that opportunities for interdisciplinary work are many & varied as well as the fact that the mandatory aspects of literacy numeracy & health & wellbeing are fully covered. Accompanying Dynamic Learning materials offer Lesson Builder suggestions interactive whiteboard activities image support weblinks quizzes & teacher support. ...

This long-awaited book tells the remarkable story of the second Mauretania (1938
- 65): her construction her naming her maiden
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On October 20 1910 RMS Olympic was launched at Belfast. She was the first of a trio of steamships constructed for the White Star Line & when built was the largest ship in the world. Although she has frequently been overshadowed by the tragedy of her younger sister Titanic Olympic had a long & illustrious career. Serving her country as a troopship during World War I she was the only major passenger vessel ever to sink an enemy submarine. After the war Olympic was refitted & throughout the 1920s she was a favorite liner of the rich & famous. Although sent to the breakers yard in 1935 much of her decor remains because her fittings were sold at auction & many houses hotels pubs offices & factories were fitted with her sumptuous interiors. Nicknamed Old Reliable & proudly advertised as the Ship Magnificent Olympic was one of the most beautiful liners to sail the transatlantic route & was a firm favorite of passengers. In this work Brian Hawley brings together many previously unpublished images of White Stars finest vessel. ...