Coexisting with a turtle or tortoise may not be a warm & fuzzy experience but it definitely has its rewards. & with more than 250 species to choose from you're bound to find one that's right for you. Looks-wise they can range from very plain & unadorned to a brightly colored & embellished with every manner of crest crown spike & dewlap. As for personality you'd be amazed at how very different they can be ranging from shy & withdrawn to outgoing & friendly to outright aggressive. & when it comes to longevity well let's just say that when you commit to a turtle or tortoise you're in it for the long haul. For example the standard American box turtle can live more than 125 years a leopard tortoise has a life span of up to 100 years & an aldabran tortoise can live to be more than 200 years old! This fun guide will help you choose the perfect turtle or tortoise for your lifestyle & give it the care it needs to thrive. Turtle & tortoise expert Liz Palika provides cl ear step-by-step instructions on how to: * Select the appropriate turtle or tortoise * Provide a suitable environment for your new pal * Care for a variety of chelonian (turtle & tortoise) species * Supply you pet with a satisfying & healthy diet * Create an indoor or outdoor home * Understand your turtle's or tortoise's special needs Generously illustrated with line drawings & high-quality photographs Turtles & Tortoises For Dummies covers all the bases. Topics covered include: * Deciding whether a turtle or tortoise is right for you * Choosing between a turtle & tortoise * Who's Who of turtles & tortoises-a complete guide to dozens of species where they're from what they're like & how they are as pets * Creating a safe & healthy environment for your pet * Recognizing & treating common health problems & finding a good veterinarian to help you care for your chelonian Turtles & Tortoises For Dummies is your fun guide to selecting caring for & sharing your life with a chelonian. ...

Most people at some point long to escape
- from the weather the commute the routine. Sailing off in a forty-foot boat called Voyager
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This is a spectacular celebration of one the best-loved & most alluring regions of Italy. Featuring an array of beautiful homes the book is divided into four parts. Natural Charm features rustic houses characterized by an earthy decorative palette whose interior design is rooted in the ancient rural traditions of Tuscany. Stylish Simplicity looks at modern interpretations of Tuscan style
- from a high-ceilinged barn now a light & airy loft to a converted village school. Classic Elegance focuses on larger country homes restored according a grand decorative design yet still remaining warm & welcoming while Idyllic Artistry is devoted to a more eclectic colourful approach to Tuscan living.
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Marco Polo maps feature completely up-to-date digitally generated mapping. The high quality cartography with distance indicators & scale converters aid route planning. Contains 4 city maps: Firenze Livorno Pisa & Siena. A fold-out overview map is ideal for route planning & 7 self-adhesive Marco Polo mark-it stickers can be used to pin-point a destination or route for future reference. Scenic routes & places of interest are highlighted
- ideal for touring holidays. Comprehensive index. The map scale is 1: 200 000.
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Tusk the Mighty Mammoth rules the rotting forests of Gorgonia. She terrorises the rebels at war with evil wizard Malvel & holds a good Beast captive. All the good Beasts are imprisoned & Tom must save them. Will he defeat Tusk before Malvel's guards track him down? Don't miss: TORGOR THE MINOTAUR
- SKOR THE WINGED STALLION
- NARGA THE SEA MONSTER
- KAYMON THE GORGON HOUND
- STING THE SCORPION MAN



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Colonel Charles E Mc Gee fought in World War II in Korea & in Vietnam. He holds the record for the highest three-war total of fighter com-bat missions of any pilot in U.S. Air Force history. His military service began as one of the Tuskegee Airmen in the 332nd famed pioneers who fought racial prejudices to fly & fight for their country in World War II from North Africa through Italy into Germany & finally in the heart of America itself. ...

In 1922 Howard Carter uncovered what is still regarded as the most spectacular archaeological discovery ever made. Tutankhamuns tomb had remained hidden in the Valley of the Kings for more than 3000 years & its discovery caused a media sensation elevating the previously little-known Egyptian Pharaoh into the position of an international celebrity. The contents of the tomb were found almost entirely intact including the Pharaohs mummified body still wearing its solid gold funeral mask. Tutankhamun lived in an era when the Egyptian Empire centred on the royal city of Thebes was at its pinnacle & when the wealth & power of its Pharaoh was at its greatest. This was also a period of enormous religious upheaval. Akenaten the heretical Pharaoh & more than likely Tutanhkamuns father had introduced a new religion exclusively worshipping the sun god Aten. Under Tutanhkamun the old religion with its many gods & goddesses was restored putting an end to the heresy. In recent years research has shed new light on Tutankhamuns life & in particular on his death. A new exhibition Tutankhamun & the Golden Age of the Pharaohs has toured America & is coming to London in November 2007. Public interest in the boy king is as strong as ever & our knowledge of the sophisticated & complex society over which he reigned continues to grow. ...

Everybody knows Tutankhamun was a Pharaoh with an-over-the top burial mask who went to an early grave. But did you know that he was the leader of the worlds number-one superpower at nine years old & he married his own sister? This title provides everything you ever wanted to know about the boy with the cursed tomb with all the grisly bits left in. ...

This is the book I wish Id had when I was at school." This was the opinion of one person on seeing " Tutor Master helps you Learn English". "I wish Id had this book when I was studying at university" was another similar view expressed. Whether a school college university or a parent wishing to further your own knowledge of English & support your childs studies the generic qualities of this book make it suitable for all those seeking to improve their understanding of the English language & literacy. Written primarily for students studying for qualifications in English this book is also appropriate for students studying English as a foreign language (EFL). The book contains 550 key words & terms to do with the English language & literacy. Words & terms are listed in alphabetical order with phonic cues to assist pronunciation. Short accessible & easy to understand definitions are provided accompanied by helpful examples. A useful technique to make the book easy to use is that words that appear underlined in the definitions are listed elsewhere in the book. By providing a quick & handy reference book for students of all ages this dictionary promotes personalised learning & independent study. It will also provide a source of reference for teachers & lecturers as well as supporting teaching & learning in language schools & TEFL colleges. So if you want to find out about or confirm your understanding of " Past Participle" " Split Infinitive" " Onomatopoeia" " Zeugma" " Hyperbole" " Metonym" or " Pronoun" this is where you need to look!" ...

This book aims to help students practise their comprehension skills as a way of improving their abilities to understand written information. To achieve this the book contains important practical advice on how to approach standard comprehension tests & to write effective purposeful answers. The book also provides tips & advice for writing compositions. These are writing tests that cover aspects of creative writing such as stories reports & letters. 5 standard comprehension tests are provided each with a reading passage followed by questions that are answered by the students in the spaces provided. Each of the 5 comprehension tests is accompanied by a composition test that provides a choice of 2 tasks with space given for students to write their answers. A clear helpful & detailed mark scheme is provided for both the comprehension tests & compositions to enable an accurate assessment to be made from each student's performance. The tests contained in this book have been prepared for children in school years 5 6 & 7 (ages 9-13). As well as being helpful for general revision & practice these comprehension tests are written to assist particularly students who are preparing for entrance examinations at 11+ for grammar & independent schools. The ability to read & make meaning from written information is crucial for students of all ages. Because this is tested regularly in schools this book offers not only practice but also helpful advice & support for both students & their parents. ...