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Book SynopsisRevised and updatedâthe only book you need on sailboat rigging and marlinspike artsFrom its initial publication, The Complete Riggerâs Apprentice has been the definitive go-to resource for weekend sailors and maritime professionals who want to master the fine art of rigging. In this revised second edition, master rigger Brion Toss expands upon the traditional basics of ropeworking to give you the most comprehensive, up-to-date information on the latest tools, techniques, and tricks of the trade. Features include: A complete rigging primer of essential gear, principles, and procedures Classic ropeworking techniques you can adapt for todayâs modern rigs Money-saving tips on the newest equipment, materials, upgrades and designsI llustrated instructions for tying knots, splicing rope, and making repairs Professional guidelines for inspecting and maintaining rigs for longer voyages Emergency procedures, troubTable of ContentsIntroductionCHAPTER 1 A Rigging PrimerRopeTwo More ToolsSmall Stuff—Spike Knots, Service, Seizings, ConstrictorsLashingCHAPTER 2 Creating and Managing TensionRope Construction and MaterialsBlock and TackleBlock ConstructionTackle ApplicationsChoosing Winch PowerThe Come-AlongSweating UpTurnbuckles (The Inclined Plane)A General Admonition to Keep Things Taut (or at Least Not Slack)SortingCHAPTER 3 Friction, Part 1: KnottingA Turn Around the Cook’s LegSix HitchesSix in the BightSeven BowlinesEight BendsA SpecialistThe End of Your Rope: Stopper KnotsCHAPTER 4 Friction, Part 2: SplicingThe End of Your Rope Revisited: Multistrand SplicesNot the End of Your Rope: More Splices for Three-Strand RopeBraided Rope SplicesBraided Rope RepairsCHAPTER 5 Standing Rigging Design and MaterialsDesign PrinciplesSpreader LoadsShroud LoadsMast StrengthWire/Rod OptionsMast HardwareStaysailsSeaworthinessCHAPTER 6 Loft ProceduresMeasurementThe Liverpool Eyesplice Made DifficultThe 1 × 19 Wire Splice Made PossibleNotes on Crimped Wire FittingsGrommetingThe Comforts of ServiceInto LeatherThe Wire Round SeizingMysteries of the Tail Splice RevealedCHAPTER 7 Installation and MaintenanceInstallation: Getting ReadyStepping the Keel-Stepped MastDeck-Stepped MastsLiving AloftTopmast InstallationRatlinesTuningSurvey and MaintenanceCHAPTER 8 A Portfolio of RigsMizzensMainmastsCHAPTER 9 Emergency ProceduresCHAPTER 10 Fancy WorkHitchingOne High-Class Knife LanyardThe Turk’s Head: Harmonic Sequence and the SailorCHAPTER 11 Tricks and PuzzlesThe SetupThreading a RingThe Jumping RingOverhand Knot Without Letting GoThe Cut-and-Restored StringThe Professor’s NightmareTopological BondageThe Mobius BowlineCircling the WorldThreading the NeedleThe Good Old Actual Indian Rope TrickThe LoversCHAPTER 12 Sheer IngenuityTie-DownsDinghies and TendersMooring and AnchoringHalyardsManaging SailsChart StowageLifelines and TethersAppendix: Additional Tables and GraphsAppendix: Soft ShackleGlossaryBibliographySources and ResourcesIndex

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Book SynopsisPublisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.What you need to know to master basic Spanish grammarMcGraw-Hill: Beginning Spanish Grammar guides you through this often-difficult subject, clearly explaining essential concepts and giving you the practice you need to reach your language goals. With an easy and unintimidating approach, each chapter introduces one grammar topic followed by skill-building exercises, allowing you to learn and study at your own pace.At the end of this workbook, you will have mastered grammar areas such as gender, articles, adjectives, possessives, and verb tenses and will be ready to take your grammar knowledge to the next level.Features: 107 units, each presenting one topic in a bite-sized,two-page format More than 400 exercises that give yTable of Contentscontents to come

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Book SynopsisA practical, hands-on guide to building your mastery of candlestick charting and analysisCandlestick charting has become one of todayâs most popular technical analysis tools for both individual and professional investors. And itâs much easier than you probably think. In fact, creating a candlestick chart demands no more information than traditional charting requires. With candle pattern analysis, the payoff is a deeper look into the minds of investors and a clearer view of supply and demand dynamics.In this companion volume to his bestselling Candlestick Charting Explained, Gregory L. Morris delivers hands-on knowledge you need to make candlestick charting and analysis a key element of your portfolio-building strategy. With this book you will be able to: Identify candle patterns and quickly see what traders and investors are thinking Use reversal patterns to enter or reverse your positions Identify continuation patterns to establish additionaTable of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgments1 Enlistment: Getting Ready for Duty2 The Foundation: Preparing for Battle3 Reversal Patterns: Repelling the Advance4 Continuation Patterns: The Next Attack Wave5 Intelligence Briefing: Pattern Identification and Filtering6 Honorable Discharge: Putting It All TogetherAppendix A: Other Japanese Charting MethodsAppendix B: Academic Papers on CandlesticksSourcesAnswer KeyIndex

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Book SynopsisBut at a time when the warrior code itself is shifting, no Clan is truly at peace… or truly safe.Packed with action and intrigue, this seventh Warriors series is a perfect introduction for new readers, while long-time fans will be thrilled to discover what unfolds after the events of The Broken Code.Trade Review"Uneasy alliances and uncertain decisions demand another installment. Put your paws together for this one." — Kirkus Reviews

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Like Alvin Schwartz’s Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, this title shows promise of being read and retold again and again by this generation’s thrill-seekers." — School Library Journal (starred review) "Twenty different entries, with atmospheric illustrations, create new yet classic-feeling tales for younger readers... Ideal for any younger reader looking for bite-sized horror." — Kirkus Reviews "The sheer variety of creepy concepts, unsettling moments interspersed with humor, and gotcha twists will appeal to younger middle grade readers who are ready for a gateway into horror fiction—and a book to read around the campfire." — Publishers Weekly "Given the range of stories and formats, this is a strong choice for both horror fiends and those just wanting to dip their toes into scarier waters." — Booklist "Hide and Don't Seek is a Halloween goody bag full of treats–and not a few tricks–that will appeal to any young reader with an appetite for thrills ‘n chills. Certain to be a gateway drug to Stephen King." — Portland Press Herald

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Book SynopsisFrom Kim Krans, undisputed star of the new tarot movement, comes her hit tarot deck and guidebook—together in a beautifully designed, pocket-sized tin—perfect as a gift for any occasion.For its legion of fans, The Wild Unknown is more than a tarot deck;

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Book Synopsis“A genius . . . a writer who spent his life decrying the onward march of the Machine.” — The New YorkerBrave New World author Aldous Huxley on enlightenment and the ultimate reality.In this anthology of twenty-six essays and other writings, Aldous Huxley discusses the nature of God, enlightenment, being, good and evil, religion, eternity, and the divine. Huxley consistently examined the spiritual basis of both the individual and human society, always seeking to reach an authentic and clearly defined experience of the divine. Featuring an introduction by renowned religious scholar Huston Smith, this celebration of ultimate reality proves relevant and prophetic in addressing the spiritual hunger so many feel today.

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Book SynopsisSet in Appalachia, Krampus the Yule Lord is a twisted fairytale about a failed West Virginia songwriter who gets ensnared on Christmas Eve in an eternal war between a not-so-saintly Saint Nick and his dark enemy Krampus, aka Black Peter, an ancient trickster demon.Trade Review"The creator of The Child Thief, is back - and this time he's taking on the Christmas Devil. Are you ready for a studly, Nordic Santa Claus, and his scary/sexy wife?" -- Charlie Jane Anders, io9.com "Brom is that rare breed: a person who is skilled in more than one area of artistic expression. Here's hoping that he will continue to share his dark and often beautiful dreams with us for many years to come." -- Christopher Paolini, bestelling author of Eragon on KRAMPUS "This illustrated horror novel by acclaimed gothic fantasy artist, illustrator, and novelist Brom (The Child Thief) is perfect for anyone who disdains a cozy, sentimental holiday story." -- Library Journal "Terrific. A wild ride--the idea sounded like a stretch and I'm not sure how many guys could have really pulled it off, but Brom sure has. I loved it. It hooked me and I couldn't put it down. Plus, the illustrations are amazing." -- Mike Mignola, creator of Hellboy on KRAMPUS "Filled with action, fans will wonder whether Jesse joined the wrong side as increasingly it appears to him that Santa is evil. Fans will relish the Yule Lord 'is coming to town.'" -- SFRevu on KRAMPUS "[A] rollicking, non-stop, action-filled, violent and yet touching story." -- Examiner.com on KRAMPUS

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Book SynopsisIn San Francisco, the souls of the dead are mysteriously disappearing—and you know that can’t be good—in New York Times bestselling author Christopher Moore’s delightfully funny sequel to A Dirty Job.Something really strange is happening in the City by the Bay.Trade Review"Writing should be fun. [Moore] takes that to a whole new level...weird, expletive-laden, wildly entertaining ... the perfect palate cleanser before the fall's literary entrees... You just can't make this stuff up. But Chrisopher Moore can." -- Washington Post "[F]antastically bizarre ... wickedly entertaining ... [a] rollicking ride... Moore creates a novel that pulses with its own glowing soul start to finish." -- USA Today (3.5 out of 4 stars) "Moore has created a world all his own, tackling dark subjects with a light-hearted irreverence. There's a surprising amount of pathos to be found in a story that centers around a squirrel-man with a giant dong. Moore fans, rejoice." -- AV Club "[A] perfect way to end your summer reading, proving once again that Christopher Moore is one of a kind." -- Huffington Post "Secondhand Souls is a romping tale... There are some great pairings of characters here, and their relationships hold the whole nutty sequel together." -- Bookreporter.com "This novel is as zany, heartfelt, irresistible, and flat out as strange as it is billed...Secondhand Souls does not disappoint as a sequel and stands up as a solid novel filled with fun, humor, horror, and a fantastical cast of characters." -- New York Journal of Books "Secondhand Souls isn't a book you savor. ...This is a binge-reading book, a crazy, fast-paced trip that leaves you satisfied, a little sleepy, and ready for the next installment. I mean, I can't wait to see what happens when Death goes through puberty." -- Dallas Morning News "Disturbingly hilarious. And vice versa." -- Jenny Lawson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Let's Pretend This Didn't Happen

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Book SynopsisSTEVE PARKER graduated with a BSc (Honours, First Class) in Zoology and is a Senior Scientific Fellow of the Zoological Society of London. He has written more than 200 books and edited or contributed to over 100 more, including DK titles such as The Human Body Atlas, Eyewitness Medicine, and the bestselling Kill or Cure. Steve's other publishers include the BBC, Boots, the Smithsonian Institution, and WWF. He has been shortlisted for the Rhone-Poulenc Science Book of the Year and Times Educational Supplement Information Book of the Year.

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Book Synopsis“An indulgent pleasure trip of sweet and savoury treats for all to enjoy.” – Michel Roux Jr “Another beauty of a book.” – Ruby BhogalTrade Review“A delicious book.” – Tart London “Fall a little bit more in love with baking.” – Stylist magazine “This is the best kind of comfort food.” – Daily Mail “Ravneet Gill’s moreish desserts are a pleasure to bake, as well as eat.” – You magazine “Ravneet Gill is an expert in creating soulful food for all to enjoy.” – London Reviews, The Best New Books to Read in December 2023 “The recipes – reliable and delicious – are dipped with Gill’s infectious enthusiasm. A joyful immersion into her world of traybakes, cakes, tarts, biscuits, savouries and more.” – Delicious magazine “The third book from pastry chef and Junior Bake Off Presenter Ravneet is written for home bakers, with an eye towards practicality – but what really shines through is the sheer joy she takes in her craft. The recipes range from traybake and cookies to fruit pies and pastries, and all are irresistible.” – Waitrose magazine “Like Rav, I trained as a pastry chef and believe that patisserie can be simple and for all occasions. With this book, Rav takes us on an indulgent pleasure trip of sweet and savoury treats from the classics to unique recipes for all to enjoy.” – Michel Roux Jr “Ravneet is one of my absolute favourite food writers, and people. Can't recommend her books highly enough.” – Jackson Boxer “I baked straight away from your new book, Ravneet.” – Felicity Spencer “I really adore Ravneet and her recipes. Already baking from her new book.” – Bella Mackie “So many delicious recipes. Love it.” – Rangoon Sisters “Feeling very under the weather but Ravneet's new book just arrived and it's bringing pure joy. Wonderful book, wonderful human.” – Anna Higham “It's here! It's beautiful and I can't wait to cook from this, Ravneet. Congratulations you super woman.” – Ravinder Bhogal

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Book Synopsis ‘Walliams balances high comedy with an emotional message’ Daily Mail ‘Walliams does comedy with profound, genuine heart’ Guardian Trade Review PRAISE FOR DAVID WALLIAMS: “Dahl finally has a worthy successor” Telegraph “His books are a breath of wonderful fresh air” Sun “Walliams understands something crucial about children and stories” Metro “A great comic tale… Walliams is a natural wit” Evening Standard “I absolutely love David Walliams's books … they will become classics” Sue Townsend, author of Adrian Mole “Well written, funny, touching” Observer “A passionate celebration of individuality” Telegraph “Charming, funny” The Times “Has a lovely, Dahlian fluency to it” Time Out

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Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic books that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.

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Book SynopsisA thrilling, resonant and inspiring novel about justice, privilege and the power of the young to strive for change.Set in a world where Adam and Leila and their friend Zak live as Nons under the Permitted ruling class. Then, when Adam and Leila's father dies unexpectedly, their mother faces losing her permit to live in the Stone City with deportation to where she was born. Before music-loving Adam can implement his plan to save Mama, Zak is arrested for a bold prank that goes wrong, with far-reaching repercussions for them all . . .The eagerly awaited new children's book comes from award-winning author Beverley Naidoo, winner of the Carnegie Medal for The Other Side of Truth. Beverley's first novel, Journey to Jo'burg, has never been out of print in the UK and US since its publication in 1985. It now appears in the HarperCollins Modern Classics list and is frequently read in schools worldwide.Trade Review‘Timely and realistic . . . I will be purchasing copies for our school library!’ Goodreads reviewer ‘I give Children of the Stone City five out of five stars!’ Goodreads reviewer ‘Thought provoking . . . An excellent book, highly recommended!’ NetGalley reviewer ‘A testament to that belief and to the communal power of friendship, family and music’ Big Issue (Online)

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Book Synopsis Did NASA fake the moon landings? Did aliens build the pyramids? Is Finland really there?Dive down the conspiracy-theory rabbit hole with bestselling author and conspiracy buff Tom Cutler. Mingle with the millions who do not trust the official version and find out what THEY the global elites don't want you to know.This compelling collection of the world's wildest conspiracy theories is packed with startling stories, curious characters and freakish facts covering everything from Princess Diana to weather control, from the cloning of Paul McCartney to 9/11, from Lizard Men to JFK.It's a Conspiracy! will make you think again about everything you thought you knew.

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Book SynopsisLevel: KS3Subject: GeographyTargeted practice questions covering the KS3 curriculumPractise all the skills you need in KS3 Geography (age 11-14) in this new workbook which is fully up-to-date and covers all the topics in the KS3 Geography curriculum.Packed with Geography practice questions for key stage 3, it helps reinforce and test understanding of all the Geography topics taught in school from years 7 to 9.Provides topic-by-topic practiceBuilds knowledge and confidence as you progress through KS3 and prepare for GCSE 9-1 GeographyEasy to find answers at the backFor more KS3 Geography study books, try the matching study guide Collins KS3 Geography Revision Guide (9780007562862) and Collins KS3 Geography Complete Revision & Practice (9780007562879).

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Book SynopsisExam board: AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas, WJECLevel & Subject: A Level English LiteratureFirst teaching: September 2015Next exams: 2025This edition of Hamlet is perfect for A-level students, with the complete play in an accessible format, on-page notes, introduction setting the context, timeline, character and theme indexes.Affordable high quality complete play for HamletDemystify vocabulary with notes on the page and concise commentarySet the scene with perfectly pitched introductions that introduce key contexts, concerns and stylistic features, and examine different performances and interpretationsRecall plot summaries at the beginning of each sceneSupport A Level revision and essay writing with theme and character indexesHelp with social, historical and literary context with the bespoke timeline of Shakespeare's life and timesTrade Review“The new Collins Classroom Classic editions are perfect for schools – clear text, bright covers, a good size for pockets and bags, and a great price that makes buying new class or cohort sets very attractive in these budget-conscious times.” de Stafford School

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Book SynopsisA new, fully updated edition of David Attenborough's groundbreaking Life on Earth.David Attenborough's unforgettable meeting with gorillas became an iconic moment for millions of television viewers. Life on Earth, the series and accompanying book, fundamentally changed the way we view and interact with the natural world setting a new benchmark of quality, influencing a generation of nature lovers.Told through an examination of animal and plant life, this is an astonishing celebration of the evolution of life on earth, with a cast of characters drawn from the whole range of organisms that have ever lived on this planet. Attenborough's perceptive, dynamic approach to the evolution of millions of species of living organisms takes the reader on an unforgettable journey of discovery from the very first spark of life to the blue and green wonder we know today.To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the book's first publication, David Attenborough revisited Life on Earth, completely updating andTrade Review‘It does not disappoint. The new Life on Earth is as glorious as the first’Guardian ‘A beautiful and wide ranging work. The breadth of natural history covered is extraordinary and mesmerising. Life on Earth is still breathtakingly rich, and we would know far less about it were it not for Attenborough’s wonderful skills of communication over the years: our cultural and scientific lives would be poorer without him’New Scientist ‘This natural history masterpiece offers a spectacular snapshot of a once-wild planet’New Scientist

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Book SynopsisThe home of trusted Russian dictionaries for everyday language learning.A handy and affordable Russian to English and English to Russian reference dictionary for everyday use, including short grammars of Russian and English. The clear layout allows for fast and easy access when you most need it. Ideal for use at home, in the office, at school or on holiday.Over 42,000 words and phrases and 60,000 translations.Designed for all those studying Russian who need maximum information in a portable format.Offers comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of Russian and English, with additional notes helping the user with those words which are easily confused.Useful grammar supplements covering the main points of Russian and English grammar, illustrated with clear, helpful examples.Delivers the accuracy and reliability you expect from the Collins name. With in-depth treatment of the most important core vocabulary this dictionary will help you find the exact translation you want.

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Book SynopsisA trusted Thai dictionary for everyday language learning, with short grammars of Thaiand English.A handy and affordable Thai to English and English to Thai reference dictionary for everyday use, including short grammars of Thai and English. The clear layout allows for fast and easy access when you most need it. Ideal for use at home, in the office, at school or on holiday.23,000 translations.Designed for all those studying Thai who need maximum information in a portable format.Offers comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of Thai and English.Useful grammar supplements covering the main points of Thai and English grammar, illustrated with clear, helpful examples.Delivers the accuracy and reliability you expect from the Collins name. With in-depth treatment of the most important core vocabulary, this dictionary will help you find the exact translation you want.All Thai words, phrases and translations are shown with their romanized transcription ideal for beginners.

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Book SynopsisA litany of fresh heroes to make the embattled heart sing' Caitlin MoranNewman is a brilliant writer' ObserverA fresh, opinionated history of all the brilliant women you should have learned about in school but didn't.For hundreds of years we have heard about the great men of history, but what about herstory?In this freewheeling history of modern Britain, Cathy Newman writes about the pioneering women who defied the odds to make careers for themselves and alter the course of modern history; women who achieved what they achieved while dismantling hostile, entrenched views about their place in society. Their role in transforming Britain is fundamental, far greater than has generally been acknowledged, and not just in the arts or education but in fields like medicine, politics, law, engineering and the military.While a few of the women in this book are now household names, many have faded into oblivion, their personal and collective achievements mere footnotes in history. We know of EmmeliTrade Review‘Newman is a riveting teller of history. We are given an insight into the lives of women from Queen Victoria to the suffragists and suffragettes fighting for franchise, political pioneers and present day female advocates of the arts … A celebration of women who helped shape modern Britain – as entertaining as it is enlightening … Newman is a brilliant writer; each chapter throws up something even more interesting than the last and the prose shifts seamlessly between them … I could read a whole second volume’ Hannah Jane Parkinson, Observer ‘Modern, punchy and fresh. A pacy compendium of fascinating nuggets’ Katie Glass, Sunday Times ‘For far too long, women’s achievements have been airbrushed out of history. In this groundbreaking book, the first of its kind, Cathy Newman has done a bloody brilliant job of painting them back in bright, vivid colours. She has repaid the debt due by all of us to women pioneers of the past and created a treasure trove of inspiration for women of today and tomorrow. I just wish this book had been written when I was growing up.’ Nicola Sturgeon ‘Powerful, poignant and often provoking – this book shines a light on the contribution of women of all ages, ethnicities, faiths and backgrounds who have helped to make our city and country so great. Cathy Newman narrates the stories of women who have helped shape the world in which we live today, by challenging gender stereotypes, smashing glass ceilings and blazing a trail for the next generation to follow. Eloquently written and hugely enjoyable to read.’ Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London ‘Brilliant, enlightening, and a powerful reminder of the extraordinary and sustained courage of the women who fought against overwhelming odds for equality of opportunity, for rights and respect. This book is so important. No library, no school or university, should be without a copy.’ Michael Morpurgo

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Book SynopsisReissue of J. A. Baker's extraordinary classic of British nature writing, with an exclusive new afterword by Robert Macfarlane.J. A. Baker's extraordinary classic of British nature writing was first published in 1967. Greeted with acclaim, it went on to win the Duff Cooper Prize, the pre-eminent literary prize of the time. Luminaries such as Ted Hughes, Barry Lopez and Andrew Motion have cited it as one of the most important books in twentieth-century nature writing.Despite the association of peregrines with the wild, outer reaches of the British Isles, The Peregrine is set on the flat marshes of the Essex coast, where J. A. Baker spent long winters looking and writing about the visitors from the uplands peregrines that spend the winter hunting the huge flocks of pigeons and waders that share the desolate landscape with them.This new edition of the timeless classic, published to celebrate the 50th anniversary of its first publication, features an afterword by one of the book's greatesTrade Review‘A masterpiece of natural history writing. I would recommend to anybody who loves the English language, let alone birds of prey’ Monty Don, Financial Times ‘Passionately fierce but also wonderfully tender’ Andrew Motion ‘…an inspiring example to future writers, and a gift to lovers of nature.’ The Times Literary Supplement ‘… a literary masterpiece, one of the 20th century’s outstanding examples of nature writing.’ Independent ‘The Peregrine should be known as one of the finest works on nature ever written' BBC Wildlife ‘… some of the most marvellous prose of the twentieth century.’ Literary Review ‘A tour de force … what can I do except praise writing which involves all the senses? This book goes altogether outside the bird-book into literature.’ The Sunday Times ‘A rapt and remarkable book … his phrases have a magnesium-flare intensity.’ Observer ‘… what is certain is that The Peregrine is the most precise and poetic account of a bird – possibly of any non-human creature – ever written in English prose.’ Daily Telegraph ‘J. A. Baker's poetic prose has a hard intensity and an exquisite lyric grace that takes it far beyond the stereotypical stuff of larks ascending and questing voles. Cruelly beautiful and brutally exact, it sees the countryside anew to give us nature in the wild and in the raw.’ The Scotsman ‘Including original diaries from which The Peregrine was written and its companion volume, The Hill of Summer, this is a beautiful compendium of lyrical nature writing at its absolute best […]. For those with an interest in the Peregrine Falcon or classic natural history writing. ‘ Guardian

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Book SynopsisThe first book in a four part series from one of the greatest writers in the fantasy genre. DRAGON KEEPER returns fans to Hobb's best-loved world, full of dragons, magical ships and unforgettable characters.Dragons have returned to the world . . .Guided by the dragon Tintaglia, the serpents came from the sea to fight their way up the Rain Wild River to their ancestral hatching grounds.But the fledglings that emerge from the cocoons are a travesty of the dragons of old. Flightless and fractious, they soon become a danger to all and must be moved. Thymara, a Rain Wilder born with scales and claws, answers the call to become one of the dragon keepers to accompany the creatures upriver.Their target is the legendary Elderling city of Kelsingra. But no one knows if it even exists; and no one expects the dragon keepers to return, or even surviveTrade Review'Hobb is one of the great modern fantasy writers… what makes her novels as addictive as morphine is not just their imaginative brilliance but the way her characters are compromised and manipulated by politics.'The Times 'Hobb is a remarkable storyteller.'Guardian 'Robin Hobb writes achingly well'SFX Praise for The Liveship Traders series:'Even better than the Assassin books. I didn't think that was possible'George R R Martin

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Book SynopsisChallenge yourself at home with word and number puzzlesThis supremely challenging cryptic collection contains 50 jumbo-sized puzzles, conceived to really challenge your word skills.Selected by The Times'' Crossword Editor, Richard Browne, this original collection will challenge even the most experienced crossword buff.The ultimate and only jumbo cryptic crosswords available, these puzzles will allow you to give the grey matter a real workout. With unique grids of 23 x 23 squares (in comparison to the standard 15 x 15 grid), they require serious word power and cryptic puzzling skill.Put your linguistic prowess to the test with these quality puzzles from the Times' crossword writers.

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Book SynopsisTreasure House: Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation Pupil Books are aimed at ages 5-11, offering complete coverage of the demanding 2014 National Curriculum, and ideal practice of the skills in the Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling test.This Treasure House pupil book: is matched directly to the 2014 National Curriculum explains each concept clearly and simply, followed by a set of carefully tailored questions ensures pupils will master all appropriate language skills.This pupil book can be used with Treasure House Teacher's Guide 3, Anthology 3 and activities on Collins Connect for an integrated approach to teaching English.

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Book SynopsisEven better than the Farseer books. I didn't think that was possible' GEORGE RR MARTINThe triumphant conclusion to the magnificent Liveship Traders series.The dragon, Tintaglia, released from her wizardwood coffin, flies high over the Rain Wild River. Below her, Reyn and Selden have been left to drown, while Malta and the Satrap attempt to navigate the acid flow of the river in a decomposing boat.Althea and Brashen are sailing the liveship Paragon into pirate waters in a last-ditch attempt to rescue the Vestrit family liveship, Vivacia, who was stolen by the pirate king, Kennit; but there is mutiny brewing amongst their ragtag crew, and in the mind of the mad ship itself.And all the while the waters around the Vivacia are seething with giant serpents, following the liveship as she sails to her destiny . . .Trade Review'Hobb is a remarkable storyteller'GUARDIAN ‘Hobb is superb’ CONN IGGULDEN 'Hobb is one of the great modern fantasy writers… what makes her novels as addictive as morphine is not just their imaginative brilliance but the way her characters are compromised and manipulated by politics'THE TIMES

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Book SynopsisFew books have had such an impact as Wild Swans: a popular bestseller which has sold more than 13 million copies and a critically acclaimed history of China; a tragic tale of nightmarish cruelty and an uplifting story of bravery and survival.Through the story of three generations of women in her own family the grandmother given to the warlord as a concubine, the Communist mother and the daughter herself Jung Chang reveals the epic history of China''s twentieth century.Breathtaking in its scope, unforgettable in its descriptions, this is a masterpiece which is extraordinary in every way.Trade Review‘It is impossible to exaggerate the importance of this book.’ Mary Wesley ‘Everything about “Wild Swans” is extraordinary. It arouses all the emotions, such as pity and terror, that great tragedy is supposed to evoke, and also a complex mixture of admiration, despair and delight at seeing a luminous intelligence directed at the heart of darkness.’ Minette Marrin, Sunday Telegraph ‘Immensely moving and unsettling; an unforgettable portrait of the brain-death of a nation.’ J. G. Ballard, Sunday Times ‘“Wild Swans” made me feel like a five-year-old. This is a family memoir that has the breadth of the most enduring social history.’ Martin Amis, Independent on Sunday ‘There has never been a book like this.’ Edward Behr, Los Angeles Times

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Book SynopsisExperience the joy of discovering the natural world around you with this beautiful pocket guide to British trees, an inspiration and treat designed to enthral all nature lovers.This comprehensive guide to British trees contains some of the finest original tree illustrations ever produced. Covering all tree species commonly found outside the major arboretums, the text highlights the most important things to look for to aid fast and accurate identification, and the illustrations are annotated with essential features.The introduction contains illustrations of the main leaves, buds, and firs you are likely to find, which also provide the starting point for identification by leading you to a ''key'' species. Within each tree family there is a list of key species and a guide to the most important features to look for when identifying a particular tree from that family. Individual species are then thoroughly described and a detailed illustration features on the same page.This is the ideal pocTrade Review‘Entertaining and informative. A visual delight' BBC Wildlife 'Outstanding colour paintings … precise and accurate' The Times 'David More's illustrations astonish by their beauty and detail' New Scientist 'A must for all tree huggers and lovers' Ecologist 'In the firmament of tree specialists, Dr Owen Johnson is a definite star' The Field

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of You Are Awesome: Find Your Confidence and Dare to be Brilliant at (Almost) AnythingEssential reading for an astounding summer of sport; If you've ever wondered what makes a champion, Bounce has the answer.What are the real secrets of sporting success, and what lessons do they offer about life? Why doesn't Tiger Woods choke? Why are the best figure skaters those that have fallen over the most and why has one small street in Reading produced more top table tennis players than the rest of the country put together.Two-time Olympian and sports writer and broadcaster Matthew Syed draws on the latest in neuroscience and psychology to uncover the secrets of our top athletes and introduces us to an extraordinary cast of characters, including the East German athlete who became a man, and her husband and the three Hungarian sisters who are all chess grandmasters. Bounce is crammed with fascinating stories and statistics.Looking at controversial questions such as whether talentTrade Review‘A gripping examination of the hidden forces that come together in the making of a champion.' Michael Atherton, former England cricket captain 'A fascinating subject and Syed is a dazzling writer.' Owen Slot, The Times 'I love this book. A must-read if you have ever wondered what sets the super-achievers and the rest of us apart – in any field, not just in sport. I only wish I had read it when I was fifteen.' Gabby Logan, BBC presenter and former international gymnast 'Intellectually stimulating and hugely enjoyable at a stroke … challenged some of my most cherished beliefs about life and success.' Jonathan Edwards, triple jump world record holder

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Book SynopsisNo Logo' was a book that defined a generation when it was first published in 1999. For its 10th anniversary Naomi Klein has updated this iconic book.By the time you're twenty-one, you'll have seen or heard a million advertisements. But you won't be happier for it.This is a book about that much-maligned, much-misunderstood generation coming up behind the slackers, who are being intelligent and active about the world in which they find themselves. It is a world in which all that is alternative' is sold, where any innovation or subversion is immediately adopted by un-radical, faceless corporations. But, gradually, tentatively, a new generation is beginning to fight consumerism with its own best weapons; and it is the first skirmishes in this war that this abrasively intelligent book documents brilliantly.Trade Review‘The Das Kapital of the growing anti-corporate movement’ Guardian ‘A riveting, conscientious piece of journalism and a strident call to arms. Packed with enlightening statistics and extraordinary anecdotal evidence, “No Logo” is fluent, undogmatically alive to its contradictions and omissions and positively seethes with intelligent anger.’ Sam Leith, Observer ‘A fascinating ride through the history of marketing…Klein brilliantly humanises “No Logo” with fascinating personal stories, her voice firm but never preachy, her argument detailed but never obscure.’ Alex O’Connell, The Times ‘Naomi Klein brilliantly charts the protean nature of consumer capitalism, how it absorbs radical challenges to its dominance and turns them into consumer products.’ Madeleine Bunting, Guardian ‘A sharp and very timely book … A couple of chapters in, your mind is already reeling … convincing and necessary, clear and fresh, calm but unsparing’ Guardian ‘A manifesto and a call to arms that sometimes reads like an Orwellian nightmare’ Financial Times

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Book SynopsisHello Kitty meets Star Trek under the sea! Dive in for adventure in this exciting picture book, featuring global sensations The Octonauts!Enjoy the original books that inspired the hit animated TV series, broadcast around the world!The Octonauts are a crew of cute animals who love to explore the big blue ocean. From their underwater base, the Octopod, the eight intrepid friends are always ready for fun and excitement!When the Octonauts meet a lonely sea monster looking for others of its kind, they soon find themselves on a thrilling adventure helping him search the four corners of the ocean

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Book SynopsisA stylish pocket version of the English Standard Version Bible with hardwearing soft-touch binding, presentation page and ribbon marker. Ideal for personal use or as a gift.The English Standard Version is a highly accurate translation of the Bible from the original sources. It sits in the classic stream of word-for-word Bible translations, using the Revised Standard Version as a base, but incorporates all the most recent advances in modern language use. It combines the utmost accuracy with readability and literary beauty.The Translation Oversight Committee and Translation Review Board are composed of evangelical scholars from many different denominations and from various countries. Setting aside doctrinal difference and personal preferences they have striven to render the closest possible equivalent to the original in modern English.This new Compact typesetting uses a clearer, larger typeface to enhance readability, and also includes a short concordance to aid study.Trade Review“With majesty of language and clarity of thought – the ESV is a grand accomplishment”Dr. Ravi Zacharias, Author and Speaker “We are building all our future ministry around the ESV…”John Piper, Pastor for Preaching and Vision, Bethlehem Baptist Church “I highly recommend the English Standard Version (ESV) to you”Joni Eareckson Tada, Founder, President, Joni and Friends

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Book SynopsisBuild your child's reading confidence at home with books at the right levelWhere on Earth describes the journeys of significant explorers, revealing the lands they travelled to and what they found there. Grid maps and grid references offer children an opportunity to find out for themselves where each explorer sailed.Lime/Band 11 books have longer sentence structures and a greater use of literary language.Text type An information book.A colourful world map on pages 30 and 31 shows the routes the explorers took, providing lots of opportunities for speaking and listening, and work outside the reading session.Curriculum links Geography: Where in the world is Barnaby Bear? Passport to the World.Fabulous Creatures Are they Real? is another non-fiction title by Scoular Anderson at this level.This book has been levelled for Reading Recovery.This book has been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.

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