Armed with a field guide & a half-decent pair of binoculars Charlie Elder travels the length & breadth of the British Isles to spot forty bird species in serious decline
- the UK's Red List. He looks at why their numbers have fallen what efforts are being made to encourage their recoveries & meets experts & enthusiasts who are working to make a difference. He also examines just why birds matter in the first place & considers the role of the birdwatcher
- one species that is certainly not in decline.

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A story of domestic danger & mystery set against the world of New Yorks fashion industry. The sudden disappearance of Ethel Lambston a gossip writer known to many but loved by few draws boutique-owner Neeve Kearny into a tangled drama in which she is already unknowingly involved. ...

The very last Agatha Christie book including some of her earliest stories -- including her very first -- which show the Queen of Crime in the making! A macabre recurring dream! revenge against a blackmailer! jealousy infidelity & a tortured conscience.. a stolen gemstone! the haunting attraction of an ancient relic! a race against time! a tragic love triangle! a body in a box! an unexpected visitor from beyond the grave! Nine quintessential examples of Agatha Christies brilliance are contained in this new collection of early short stories -- including the very first one sh ever wrote -- & provide a unique glimpse of the Queen of Crime in the making. ...

Whillans Tax Tables 2012-13" provides accurate tables of all the new & revised tax rates & allowances & is published twice a year in May & August. The first edition contains all the relevant information from the 2012 Budget enabling practitioners to start using the updated facts & figures. The second edition will include provisions from the Finance Act 2012 the new Revenue exchange rates & updated retail price indices together with any other information not available for inclusion in the May edition. " Whillans Tax Tables" provides: tax rates allowances reliefs & other relevant information contained in one reliable source; tables of rates & allowances for the current & previous five years; the operative date for each change is clearly shown; & a wealth of information with useful commentaries to provide a quick answer at a glance. With its clear & concise summaries of tax changes clearly presented in tabular form under distinctive headings " Whillans Tax Tables" means that you can assess quickly & accurately the long-term effects of the many tax changes arising from the 2012 Budget & Finance Act." ...

Whirlwind" is the story of three weeks in Tehran in February 1979: three weeks of fanaticism passion self-sacrifice & heartbreak. Caught between the revolutionaries & the forces of international intrigue is a team of professional pilots. They are ordered to flee to safety with their helicopters. Two of them both Europeans have Iranian wives whom they love beyond safety & politics." ...

There are few spirits that command such dedication interest & affection as whisky. The purpose of this book is to provide a pathway through the whisky maze to demystify it & to provide a platform from which a lifetime s hobby can be launched. Whisky expert Dominic Roskrow explores all aspects of this popular drink delving into its history dispelling the myths surrounding it & highlighting individualities of the many varieties that exist.
Includes:: * Origins & history of whisky * How whiskies are made today * Guide to Scottish distilleries * Single malt whiskies * How to drink & appreciate whisky * Sections on whiskies of the world including Irish whiskey & bourbon * Debunking myths * Types of whisky * Buying whisky
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A must for every whisky connoisseur! Enjoy a wee nip of the water of life with the world's bestselling whisky writer Michael Jackson. Embark on a global journey from the highlands of Scotland to the trendy whisky bars of Tokyo to discover the world of whisky as it is today.

Includes:: tasting notes of the key whiskies for each distillery & details of how to order.

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Ten years ago Whisky Classified revolutionized our appreciation of single malt whisky. David Wishart cut through the confusing jargon often used to describe single malts & replaced it with an objective & easily applied guide to taste using a new flavour profile. Twelve

Dimensions to the aroma & taste of a single malt whisky were identified: body sweetness smoky medicinal tobacco honey spicy winey nutty malty fruity floral. Single malt whisky is the fastest expanding sector of the booming whisky market. In this revised & updated anniversary edition Dr Wishart has included all the new UK & Irish producers of single malt whisky that have emerged in the last 10 years. The author has also updated the taste profiles for each selected malt & reviewed previous entries to ensure that this book remains the definitive guide to tasting malt whisky. Each entry

Includes:: a short description of the distillery information for visitors the author's own tasting notes & his flavour profiles according to this innovative classification. The history of whisky-making & production methods are clearly explained & Dr Wishart also reveals how to organize a whisky tasting. Whisky Classified is for all whisky drinkers from the novice to the connoisseur.



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Its 1943 & the war has brought rationing to the Hebridean islands of Great & Little Todday. When food is in short supply it is bad enough but when the whisky runs out it looks like the end of the world. Morale is at rock bottom. George Campbell needs a wee dram to give him the courage to stand up to is mother & marry Catriona. The priest the doctor & of course the landlord at the inn are all having a very thin time of it. Theres no conversation no jollity no fun
- until a shipwreck off the coast brings a piece of extraordinary good fortune -
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This is the ultimate guide to the worlds whiskies. From Banffshire to Bangalore take a look at the expanding world of whisky with The Whisky Opus". Find out all about the major whisky-producing countries & 175 of the worlds best distilleries. Explore every whisky style from single malt to poteen their history & the fascinating stories behind the distilleries that make them plus learn how to train your palate with the help of 500 evocative tasting notes. Whether new to the wonders of whisky or on the road to becoming a connoisseur whisky fans will find this book tells them everything they want to know. Elegant classy & written by 3 renowned whisky writers make " The Whisky Opus" your tipple of choice." ...