Twenty thousand years ago our planet was an icehouse. Temperatures were down six degrees; ice sheets kilometres thick buried much of Europe & North America & sea levels were 130m lower. The following 15 millennia saw an astonishing transformation as our planet metamorphosed into the temperate world upon which our civilisation has grown & thrived. One of the most dynamic periods in Earth history saw rocketing temperatures melt the great ice sheets like butter on a hot summer's day; feeding torrents of freshwater into ocean basins that rapidly filled to present levels. The removal of the enormous weight of ice at high latitudes caused the crust to bounce back triggering earthquakes in Europe & North America & provoking an unprecedented volcanic outburst in Icel&. A giant submarine landslide off the coast of Norway sent a tsunami crashing onto the Scottish coast while around the margins of the continents the massive load exerted on the crust by soaring sea levels encouraged a widespread seismic & volcanic rejoinder. In many ways this post-glacial world mirrors that projected to arise as a consequence of unmitigated climate change driven by human activities. Already there are signs that the effects of climbing global temperatures are causing the sleeping giant to stir once again. Could it be that we are on track to bequeath to our children & their children not only a far hotter world but also a more geologically fractious one? ...

Columbus is a small fading town untouched by the twenty-first century. But when three young women are found dead
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Thoreau's timeless reflections on his two-year sojourn of self-reliance continues to inspire readers. This book features highlighted passages to ponder an introduction that examines the text from a contemporary perspective & reflective writing exercises. This pocket-size edition can be taken & enjoyed anywhere. It features an innovative & beautiful new take on a beloved classic. Though it had only a modest 2 000-copy first printing in 1854 (which took five years to sell out) Walden"; or " Life in the Woods" is now one of the world's most widely read books having sold millions of copies. Thoreau's timeless reflections on his two-year sojourn of self-reliance by Walden Pond still inspire us to search for deeper meaning greater harmony & more serenity in today's fast-paced world. This pocket-size edition draws us even more profoundly into Thoreau's musings: it features highlighted passages to ponder an introduction that examines the text from a contemporary perspective & reflective writing exercises (with lined pages to write on). These special extras with Thoreau's provocative words provide further motivation for cultivating happiness & making positive life changes." ...

A reprint of the 1976 Macmillan edition. This fictional outline of a modern Utopia has been a centre of controversy ever since its publication in 1948. Set in the United States it pictures a society in which human problems are solved by a scientific technology of human conduct. FROM THE PREFACE: It is now widely recognised that great changes must be made in the American way of life. Not only can we not face the rest of the world while consuming & polluting as we do we cannot for long face ourselves while acknowledging the violence & chaos in which we live. The choice is clear: either we do nothing & allow a miserable & probably catastrophic future to overtake us or we use our knowledge about human behaviour to create a social environment in which we shall live productive & creative lives & do so without jeopardising the chances that those who follow us will be able to do the same. Something like a Walden Two would not be a bad start. ...

Readers can discover all the foul facts about WALES including why Druids split humans in half how the Normans outwitted the Welsh with a lump of ham & how an army of welsh mums fought off the French once & for all. With a bold accessible new look & heap of extra-horrible bits these bestselling titles are sure to be a huge hit with yet another generation of Terry Deary fans ...

Nobody knows Wales like Lonely Planet. Whether you re looking for secluded beaches or mountain walks ancient monuments or medieval castles a romantic hotel or a top gastropub this book gives you everything you need for an unforgettable trip. In This Guide: Tailor-make your perfect trip with our handpicked recommendations & inspiring itineraries Immerse Yourself: local tips & insights get you to the heart of the country Detailed maps & driving tours make independent exploration easy ...

More & more of us are turning to cycling whether as an inexpensive healthy & environmentally friendly means of getting to work or school or as a way of exploring Britain's towns cities & countryside. More than 75% of UK residents live within two miles of the National Cycle Network & a continuous programme of development led by Sustrans means it is growing all the time. This exciting publishing partnership brings together the expertise of two of Britain's great pioneering transport organisations to create a fantastic new series of seven regional guides. With clearly marked maps recommended rides & details of what to see the Cycling in...series provides all the information you need to discover the best of Britain with the wind in your hair up close & personal without spending a fortune on fuel. ...

Wales Mountain Biking" is the 12th title in Vertebrate Publishings bestselling series of UK mountain biking guidebooks. This book showcases 20 routes in Wales between 12km & 50km in length suitable for all levels of mountain bikers. Split into three sections South Wales Mid Wales & North Wales this book

Includes:: classic loops in the Brecon Beacons the Black Mountains Pembrokeshire the Gower the Elan Valley the Clwydian Hills & Snowdonia
- including options for the highly regarded ascent & descent of Snowdon itself. Written & illustrated by MTB journalist & Wales routes expert Tom Hutton each route is described with easy-to-follow directions & plotted on clear & easy to use Ordnance Survey 1:50 000 mapping. Also included are details of distance timings & difficulty gradings plus refreshment stops & local knowledge. A Bonus Section

Includes:: full details & mapping for the classic Long Mynd circuit & Minton Batch singletrack just over the border in Shropshire Engl&. Vertebrate Publishing is one of a new breed of independent publishers dedicated to producing the very best outdoor leisure titles. We have critically acclaimed & bestselling titles covering a range of leisure activities including; mountain biking cycling rock climbing hillwalking & others. We are best known for our own titles such as Lake District Mountain Biking & Dark Peak Mountain Biking. We also produce many leading outdoor titles for other publishers including the Mountain Leader & Walking Group Leader Schemes (MLTUK) & rock climbing guidebooks for the British Mountaineering Council & the Fell & Rock Climbing Club."




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The rugby diaries of Carolyn Hitt combine the passion of a fan & the insight of a journalist. Her sports writing tells the story of Welsh rugbys peaks & troughs its successes & scandals its charismatic characters & its most memorable matches. The book documents a significant period in the history of Welsh rugby from the emergence of record try scorer Shane Williams in 1999 to the heart-stopping drama of the 2011 World Cup & Shanes swansong against Australia. But Wales Play In Red is more than a sports book. As Hitt says Writing about rugby is writing about Wales itself. Its red thread is woven into the fabric of our identity. Thats why I love writing about this game so much."" ...

To mark the opening of the All-Wales Coastal Path in 2012 photographer Jeremy Moore & author Jon Gower have joined forces to celebrate Waless coastline in all its glory focusing on the landscape & the characters that are linked inextricably to that landscape. ...