Anglian Water's project to reintroduce the Osprey to England has been an outstanding success but is also a very personal project for the volunteers who have been involved in the Ospreys' journey from Scotland to Africa via Rutl&. This new book published in close collaboration with Anglian Water & the Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust is a celebration of their project & a chance for Osprey fans everywhere to discover the many amazing stories behind the Rutland Osprey team's efforts over the last two decades to re-establish these magnificent birds in Engl&. Historically the Osprey was widely distributed throughout England but by at the end of the last century Ospreys hadn't bred in England for more than 150 years. Thanks to Anglian Water's close work with the LRWT English chicks hatched in 2001 at Rutland Water their largest reservoir. This ground-breaking project was the first of its kind in Europe & is now in its eighteenth year. Other Osprey translocation projects in Italy & Spain have come about as a direct result of it & breeding pairs are also now established in Wales as an indirect result of the work of the Rutland Osprey team. The Rutland Water team monitor the Ospreys from their arrival from Senegal & the Gambia in March through to their autumn migration. The nest sites at Rutland allow visitors to get close views to the Ospreys & artist & photographer John Wright has been working for Anglian Water for several years to document the Rutland Ospreys from even closer. Stories will reveal early disappointments detail the Ospreys' incredible journeys as they migrate to Africa & convey the pride the Rutland field team & many locals feel as 'their' Ospreys return to the same roost year on year. ...

The freewheeling way to explore the U.S.A. Our friendly expert authors get you ready to roll with practical advice whether you're a novice or experienced RVer. From buying or renting your rig to how to outfit it you'll get essential info. When you're on the road there are 14 trips that cover the country from coast to coast whether you want to enjoy lobster in Maine or get your kicks on Route 66. Open the book & find: * Down-to-earth trip-planning advice * Regional itineraries for every part of the U.S. * Up-to-date info on attractions & campgrounds * Lots of detailed maps ...

Rwanda is the world's premier gorilla-tracking destination & was made famous as the setting for the film Gorillas in the Mist. However there is much to see beyond magical encounters with gorillas: Lake Kivu the mountain-ringed inland sea; the immense Nyungwe Forest National Park with its chimpanzees monkeys & rare birds; & the wild savanna of Akagera National Park. Written in an engaging & colourful style this new edition is packed with personal anecdotes of people & places met across the country. With an emphasis on eco-tourism there is a dedicated chapter to each of the national parks outlining all the practicalities: how to get there how to obtain a permit; where to spot wildlife; how to identify flora; & how to identify the best trips offered by tour operators. Rwanda" provides the most comprehensive coverage of any English-language guidebook on the market." ...

The Ryder Cup is one of the worlds most prestigious sporting contests. Fiercely fought every two years it uniquely pits teams from two golfing giants
- Europe & the USA
- against each other in a sport that is more usually associated with individual play. But this is no exhibition match
- nothing short of glory & national pride is at stake. The best players from both sides of the Atlantic fight for a place on their respective teams & team captaincy is a major responsibility. The TV coverage & audience expectation that goes with each Ryder Cup propels the event onto the front pages of the worlds press creating unrivalled excitement for spectators & fever-pitch pressure for the worlds greatest players. This beautifully illustrated new book tells the full story of this great tournament from its beginnings in 1927 when Great Britain played the USA for a trophy provided by seed merchant Samuel Ryder to the post-war dominance of the US team to the introduction of European golfers into the GB & Ireland team in the late 1970s to the titanic see-saw struggles of the modern day. It looks at each of the Ryder Cups & features the great players pairings captains & courses along the way. A book for sports fans everywhere The Ryder Cup" is the definitive official history chronicling the excitement & prestige of this global sporting event."


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For those old enough to remember the Ryder Cups before the 1980s were often dispiriting affairs especially if you were British. The Americans were simply too good & the British won only very occasionally. At the end of the 1970s the great American golfer Jack Nicklaus suggested that the British invite golfers from Europe to join their team. Seve Ballesteros from Spain & Bernhard Langer from Germany were just coming to the peak of their careers & it was an inspired suggestion that fortunately the British accepted. The contest became more even & the Europeans began to win as often as the Americans. Indeed since 1981 Europe has won ten of the sixteen contests. There have been many close & exciting contests with huge dramas developing on the last day. Standing out are the matches at Brookline in 1999 when the Americans overturned a deficit of 10-6 going into the final day; Celtic Manor in 2010 when the Americans nearly but not quite overturned a substantial European lead; & finally at Medinah in 2012 when the Americans were cruising comfortably to victory on Saturday afternoon with a 10-4 lead only for the Europeans to fight back: first by winning the last two fourballs on the Saturday & then winning 81/2 points out of 12 in the singles on Sunday. The Ryder Cup captures all the glory of golfs greatest match. ...

Fully revised & updated this latest edition from Collins' bestselling Gem Dictionary range is the perfect choice for anyone needing a portable up-to-the-minute Russian dictionary. Features include: * All the latest words in both languages such as downloadable Wi-Fi carbon footprint podcast * User-friendly business language supplement * Useful tables of nouns verbs pronouns & numerals * New clear layout * Helpful examples & cultural notes * Special treatment of difficult words The Collins Gem Russian Dictionary has been designed to give travellers students business people & the general user alike all the information they need in a handy take-anywhere format.

Includes:: all the latest words reflecting changes in modern lifestyle as well as all the features you would expect from a Collins dictionary: an easy-to-read layout special treatment of difficult words such as can that of some & notes about life in Russia. Also in this dictionary is a handy business language supplement ensuring you have all the up-to-date business vocabulary you need at your fingertips. Also available in the Collins Russian dictionary range are Collins Pocket Russian Dictionary & Collins Russian Dictionary.

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Rodrick Rules" is the hilarious sequel to bestselling & award-winning " Diary of a Wimpy Kid". Perfect for readers of 8+ reluctant readers & all the millions of Wimpy Kid fans out there. " Rodrick Rules" was also a major movie hit at the box-office & the rib-tickling third " Wimpy Kid movie Dog Days" released in the UK in August 2012! Whatever you do don't ask Greg about his summer vacation because he definitely doesn't want to talk about it... It's a br&-new year & a br&-new journal & Greg is keen to put the humiliating (and secret!) events of last summer firmly behind him. But someone knows everything
- someone whose job it is to most definitely not keep anything embarrassing of Greg's private
- his big brother Rodrick. How can Greg make it through this new school year with his not-quite-cool reputation intact? Praise for Jeff Kinney & the " Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series: " The world has gone crazy for Jeff Kinney's " Diary of a Wimpy Kid series"". (" Sun"). " Kinney is right up there with J K Rowling as one of the bestselling children's authors on the planet". (" Independent"). " Hilarious!" (" Sunday Telegraph"). " The most hotly anticipated children's book of the year is here
- " Diary of a Wimpy Kid"". (" The Big Issue"). As well as being an international bestselling author Jeff Kinney is also an online developer & designer. He is the creator of the children's virtual world poptropica where you can also find the Wimpy Kid isl&. He was named one of " Time" magazine's 100 Most Influential People in 2009. He lives with his family in Massachusetts USA."


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RHS Encyclopedia of Planting Combinations is the essential reference book for anyone wanting to combine plants according to shape colour texture or form. This visionary planting guide features an A-Z of more than 1 000 great garden plants. Each plant is photographed in glorious partnership with one two or three ideal companions creating more than 4 000 of the most imaginative & visually effective combinations possible. With a practical introduction & analyses of what makes a successful combination the authors show how to recreate combinations shown & invent new combinations of your own. With chapters on bulbs climbers perennials shrubs trees roses & annuals this book has become the essential reference book for all those who wish to combine plants according to colour shape texture & form in every corner of their gardens. ...

Reflexology is a safe gentle therapy that boosts the body's healing systems & helps combat stress. This comprehensive book contains everything you need to know about the subject including zone maps of the hands & feet techniques for working the reflex points advice on how to prepare for a reflexology session & a step-by-step routine to treat the whole body. With a detailed directory providing instructions to relieve common ailments from digestive problems to skin complaints plus specialised treatments to suit children & the elderly this is the only guide to reflexology you'll ever need. ...

Kinsey Millhone employed by Nord Lafferty to drive his daughter home from her incarceration at the Californian Institute for Women marvels at the simplicity of the task. But Reba Lafferty emerges feisty & rebellious & Kinsey is soon fighting to prevent her charge from breaking the conditions of her parole. As she finds herself befriending the ex-gambler ex-alcoholic & ex-con Kinsey discovers that Reba had taken the fall for her boss also her lover when he conducted a highly-crafted money laundering scam. Alan Beckwith has so far escaped the clutches of the FBI. Now they believe he is laundering money for a Columbian drug cartel
- they just need the proof. When Kinsey is asked by the police to persuade Reba to unveil crucial evidence guaranteed to put Beckwith behind bars she doesnt expect cooperation. But when she hears of shocking new information about her lover Reba is suddenly all too eager to do everything she can to ruin him. Embroiled in a cunning challenge of wits & meanwhile bemused by her own blossoming romance Kinsey must try to control the bitter angry Reba as she launches her dangerous revenge...
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