Natural History Books
DK The Practical Astronomer Explore the Wonders of
Book SynopsisDiscover the wonders of the Universe with this complete introduction to observing and understanding the night sky.This practical guide explains and demystifies stargazing, teaching you to recognize different kinds of objects and showing you how they move through the sky over the course of the night and the year. It shows you how to understand and enjoy the cosmos, building your practical astronomy skills from the basics to more advanced techniques. Beginning with an explanation of the Universe itself - how big is it, what shape is it, how old is it, and will it end? - it then takes you on a tour around the night sky, building up your knowledge in simple stages. Practical advice begins with naked-eye observations, then illustrated step-by-step instructions show you how to set up and use binoculars and telescopes and how to take your own pictures of the night sky. It also lets you take a closer look at the different objects you can view in the night sky, telling yo
£21.24
DK Dinosaurios y la vida en la prehistoria Dinosaurs
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£42.50
DK AMNH Birds of North America Eastern
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£17.99
DK AMNH Birds of North America Western
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£17.99
DK The Tree Book
Book SynopsisThe secret world of trees is revealed in this beautiful and absorbing guide to the giants of the plant world. Trees occur naturally throughout the world and have been a part of human history almost as long as humans have existed. Used for shelter, tools, fuel, and food, they also help supply the atmosphere with oxygen and form astonishingly diverse ecosystems, as well as some of the world’s most beautiful landscapes. Now the intricate world of leafy woodlands and abundant rainforests is revealed in this extensive visual guide to trees, exploring their key scientific traits and their ecological importance, as well as their enduring significance in human history and culture. From ancient oaks and great redwoods to lush banyans and imposing kapoks, The Tree Book reveals the anatomy, behaviors, and beauty of these incredible plants and habitats in detail. Combining natural history and a scientific overview with a wider look
£40.00
DK The Complete Cat Breed Book Second Edition
Book SynopsisThis all-in-one guide to the world's favorite pet ensures that you can be the owner of a healthy, happy cat.From ancient breeds to modern hybrids, The Complete Cat Breed Book will help you choose the perfect companion for you. The book outlines the characteristics of the domestic cat and the various things to look for when choosing a cat. Each breed profile outlines the breed's history and its key characteristics, and features beautiful photographs.The book offers practical advice on the essential aspects of feline health, from handling and grooming to exercise, nutrition, and first aid. It also includes advice on how to identify and prevent common behavioral problems.Fully illustrated and featuring more than 150 of the world's best-loved cat breeds, The Complete Cat Breed Book is the only cat breed guide you'll ever need.
£17.99
DK Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Life
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£16.99
DK How Dogs Work
Book SynopsisFrom nose to tail and everything in between — this is your definitive visual guide to understanding your four-legged friend!When your dog looks at you with those big, expressive puppy-dog eyes, do you ever wonder what’s going on in their fur-covered heads? This dog book for adults will help you gain invaluable canine insight through quirky illustrations and infographics. The unique dog encyclopedia explores and explains the world of dogs: • The dog in pictures — with more than 500 original illustrations • Encyclopedic in scope — covers dog behavior, psychology, communication, history and dog breeds, as well as celebrity pups and record-breaking hounds. • Dog infographics that communicate facts and ideas in a fun way. • Witty language that will both inform and entertain readers. Do you waTrade Review"An affectionate compendium of all things canine." –Booklist
£14.44
DK Fossils
Book SynopsisThe clearest and sharpest recognition guide to over 500 invertebrate, vertebrate, and plant fossils from around the world. This comprehensive pocket guide is the perfect introduction to finding, identifying, and collecting fossils. It features more than 500 species of plant and animal fossils, from trilobites and megafauna to dinosaurs and ancient trees. This handbook cuts through the complicated identification process with expertly written and thoroughly vetted text that features precise description, enabling you to recognize a species instantly. Over 1,000 photographs, with illuminating annotations, help you pick out a fossil's chief characteristics and distinguishing features, while a color illustration shows the fossil as a living plant or animal. The detailed introduction explains what a fossil is and how they are classified. Start building your own collection with advice on where to look for fossils, what tools and safety equipment are needed for collecti
£18.69
DK Grow Houseplants
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£11.69
DK The Complete Fishing Manual
Book SynopsisFishermen, from novice to pro will find this fishing manual an indispensable must-have reference guide. The Complete Fishing Manual is your definitive guide to all things fishing, covering everything from strategies and techniques to bait, tackle, and kit. This manual will assist you every step of the way.Within the pages of this fishing manual you will find: • Fully illustrated pages with high-quality photography and illustrations • Covers fishing in all types of conditions and waters, from freshwater to saltwater • Text that assists the reader from the very beginning to the final catch, from getting your license to reeling in the catch • Step by step diagrams on how to prepare your rod for different types of fish • Includes how to fit and use different types of accessories to enhance Trade Review"'Definitive' is an ambitious goal, but one this hefty book tackles with élan — perhaps the way a 1965 Gordon-Keeble might tackle a winding country road." – The New York Times SBN: 9780756675561"For unusual suggestions and a plethora of information on potted plants, this is an interesting book to aid new and experienced gardeners in their efforts to fill their areas with beauty." – The Triangle Gardener SBN: 9780756682149A YALSA Quick Pick Top Ten Pick for Reluctant Readers for 2012. SBN: 9780756673154A 2012 IRA & CBC Children's Choices selection. SBN: 9780756682583A YALSA Quick Pick Top Ten Pick for Reluctant Readers for 2012. SBN: 9780756663100A YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers for 2012. SBN: 9780756673185
£22.50
DK Natural History
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£45.00
DK Micro Life
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£42.50
DK Bird New Edition
Book SynopsisThe diversity and drama of the bird world brought to breathtaking life in an encyclopedic new editionUnrivaled in scope for a single-volume reference work, this photographic guide to every bird order and family profiles more than 1,400 species, pictured in their native environment by photographers around the globe. Authoritative, comprehensive, and completely up to date, this reference was produced and revised by a team of expert contributors and in partnership with the leading avian authorities Birdlife International and Audubon.Bird's photographic catalog showcases birds from hummingbirds to monkey-eating eagles, each with a photograph, description, three-color distribution map, and data file. Organized in taxonomic order, the catalog has detailed introductions to every bird order. The perching birds alone, making the largest order, occupy 158 pages; and most of their families, such as larks or tanagers, also have their own introductions. Nearly 100 furt
£45.00
DK The Bees Birds Butterflies Sticker Anthology
Book SynopsisCapture the delicate beauty of flora and fauna with this enchanting collection of stickers.Enjoy over a thousand vintage drawings that encapsulate the majesty of a wild country garden. Detailed illustrations of picturesque landscapes and gorgeous woodland portray the simple beauty of the great outdoors.This luxuriously bound hardback book with decorative foil is the perfect gift for crafters, scrapbookers, and those who enjoy beautiful imagery of the natural world.Use these beautiful stickers to decorate your personal items or simply enjoy this book as an exquisite keepsake.
£25.19
DK The Seashore Sticker Anthology
Book SynopsisCapture the splendor of sea life with this alluring collection of stickers.Page after page of this book is packed with vintage drawings of coral, fish, and shells that portray the beauty of the ocean and the simple pleasures of a day at the beach. Get creative! Adorn your personal items with more than a thousand images of marine life, create gorgeous artwork and stationery, or simply enjoy this book as an exquisite keepsake.
£22.49
DK Foraging
Book SynopsisExamine your world to find fresh and tasty wild foods!Stumbling upon plump wild berries on a hike or discovering succulent fresh mushrooms on the forest floor can be a welcome surprise. Turn up these happy accidents to a whole new level with the only guide on foraging you'll ever need! Chock full of tips on finding and identifying fruits, flowers, roots, shoots, nuts, foliage, and more, this helpful guide shows you how to safely and successfully find and enjoy wild edibles. In this Outdoor Adventure Guide, you'll find: -Detailed descriptions of over 70 plants and wild foods you can safely pick and eat.-Color photos of safe-to-eat plants at various stages of development.-30 tasty recipes to transform your harvests into delicious dishes in the field.-Tips of foraging safely, spotting possible pollutants, and protecting yourself from insects and wild animals.-A handy calendar of when plants are available by season and r
£19.79
DK How to Train Your Dog
Book SynopsisBond with your canine friend and learn how to train the dog that's in front of you with relationship-based methods. It's the easiest and most effective way to get happy, noticeable results.Your dog is your faithful friend, and they're happiest when they're by your side. But without some basic training, a dog can turn your life—and your house!—upside down. Chock-full of clear and easy-to-follow training tips and helpful color photos to illustrate, this guide will make you and your dog the best-behaved pair at the dog park! In this book, you get:Simple suggestions on establishing and strengthening your bond with your dog.A look at the collars, leashes, toys, treats, and other teaching tools you need.Terrific tips for keeping your training sessions exciting and upbeat so you both enjoy them.Easy lessons on housetraining and teaching basic commands, like sit, stay, and come.Pointers on using the positive lu
£18.69
DK Vida microscópica Micro Life
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£42.50
DK El Libro de la Naturaleza Natural History
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£45.00
DK The Beginners Dog Training Guide
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£18.69
DK Grow Fruit
Book SynopsisThe UK’s leading gardening publisher brings you a horticultural handbook to fulfill your every need and seed! Get your gardening gloves on and join the green-fingered journey to growing fruit successfully at home. A must-have volume for first-time gardeners, Grow Fruit has tons of tips and tricks to sow, grow, plant and propagate a diverse range of fruit, from plums to persimmons, blackcurrants to blueberries, this grower’s guide truly has it all! Try your hand at more than 40 different varieties of fruit trees, bushes, canes and vines, including allotment plot staples such as damsons and blackcurrants, as well as lesser-grown options like kiwis and pineapple guavas.With passion in every page, you can enjoy:- A jargon-free practical guide to harvesting home-grown fruits. - Easy to follow step-by-step instructions of fundamental gardening techniques.- Exploration of popular fruits as well as lesser-known options.<
£11.69
DK How to Attract Wildlife to Your Garden
Book SynopsisTransform your garden into a haven for all kinds of wildlife.In a world with too much concrete and not enough greenery, every wildlife-friendly garden can make a huge difference. But what if we told you that you can make a difference to your local wildlife from the comfort of your own home? You can help to reverse the decline in bird numbers and much more by creating a haven in which they will thrive! Let author, presenter, and wildlife conservationist Dan Rouse show you how you can make your outdoor space more welcoming for a wide variety of visitors, from planting pollinator-friendly perennials to digging a pond. Learn the best ways to provide shelter, food, and water, discover the best planting choices and how they can help, then sit back and watch as your garden becomes a much-needed refuge for a huge range of species.Dive straight in to discover:- A beautiful mixture of full-color illustrations and photos of different species.
£20.00
DK Grow Trees
Book SynopsisDiscover the secret to successfully growing trees in your garden. The UK’s leading gardening publisher brings you a horticultural handbook to fulfill your every need and seed! Get your gardening gloves on and join the green-fingered journey to growing trees successfully from the comfort of your own home and garden. Ideal for first-time gardeners, Grow Trees contains everything you need to bring stunning seasonal interest, structural elegance, and biodiversity to your garden. Learn how to plant and care for your trees with tips on selecting the right site, mulching, and pruning, and discover the perfect tree for your outdoor space with a handy directory including the best trees for small spaces, trees for a tropical look, and trees for maximum carbon capture.Part of the Grow low-price paperback gardening series by DK - the UK's leading and highly regarded practical gardening publisher targeting first-time gardeners, Grow Trees
£11.69
DK Complete Horse Riding Manual
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£34.00
DK Birds of Eastern Canada
Book SynopsisThe ultimate photographic guide to over 350 bird species found in eastern Canada, ideal for bird watchers of all ages.Updated in this 3rd edition to reflect the latest taxonomic data, Birds of Eastern Canada is the complete guide to 354 species of birds found east of the 100th Meridian in Canada, including the most common species and rare birds.Perfect for both dedicated and casual bird watchers, this regional guide includes stunning full-color photographs revealing individual species with unrivaled clarity. The 330 most commonly seen birds are given full-page profiles with lively and clear accounts detailing notable characteristics and information on everything from behavior and habitat to nest construction and conservation status. Each profile also features diagrams of flight patterns and statistics of size, wingspan and lifespan. Information on similar birds is provided to make differentiation easy.Soar into the pages of this brilliant bird book to
£18.89
DK Birds of Western Canada
Book SynopsisThe ultimate photographic guide to over 400 bird species found in western Canada, ideal for bird watchers of all ages. Updated in this 3rd edition to reflect the latest taxonomic data, Birds of Western Canada is the complete guide to 410 species of birds found west of the 100th Meridian in Canada, including the most common species and rare birds.Perfect for both dedicated and casual bird watchers, this regional guide includes stunning full-color photographs revealing individual species with unrivaled clarity. The 387 most commonly seen birds are given full-page profiles with lively and clear accounts detailing notable characteristics and information on everything from behavior and habitat to nest construction and conservation status. Each profile also features diagrams of flight patterns and statistics of size, wingspan and lifespan. Information on similar birds is provided to make differentiation easy.Soar into the pages of this brilliant bird bo
£18.89
DK Gem
Book SynopsisPrepare to be dazzled by this shining and sumptuous visual guide to the world's greatest treasures.Feast your eyes on glittering gemstones, kaleidoscopic minerals, and famous trinkets in this comprehensive exploration of Earth's finest jewels.Following a foreword from Aja Raden, hundreds of pages take a lavish look at precious stones, precious metals, and organic gems in all their natural wonder. From agate to zoisite, everything under the Sun is encapsulated in spectacular photography and accessible text.Trace the history of gemmology and get the inside story on our planet's most famous and fabulous gems, including the mysterious Hope Diamond, the stunning Koh-i-Noor of the Crown Jewels, and exquisite Fabergé eggs. Find out their physical properties, check the price tags, and discover the most remarkable record-breakers.This exceptionally extravagant book is a picture-packed, fact-filled celebration guaranteed to bring sparkle to your life and yoTrade Review"Feast your eyes on the most beautiful encyclopedia of jewelry you will ever find." — Los Angeles Times"Gem offers a dazzling take at jewels." — The Star-Ledger
£42.50
DK AMNH Pocket Birds of North America Eastern Region
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£13.49
DK AMNH Pocket Birds of North America Western Region
Book SynopsisThe ultimate pocket-sized guide to more than 400 feathered residents of North America’s Western Region. Whether you are a budding bird-watcher hoping to find species in woodland or someone curious about the feathered visitors in your own backyard, find out everything there is to know about your favorite feathered friends, with this pocket-sized guide to many of the birds found in North America’s Western Region.Compact and easy-to-use, this stunning field guide is perfect for any bird and birding enthusiast, regardless of age or level of experience. High-quality photographs bring the bird species most commonly seen west of the Great Plains to life on the page, capturing their beauty and making identification quick and effortless. Significant differences in plumage variation between juvenile and adult, male and female, and winter and summer are clearly pictured.Soar into the pages of this beloved book on birds to discover: <
£13.49
DK Trees
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£16.99
DK Butterflies and Moths
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£17.99
DK How Biology Works
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£22.50
DK Habitats
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£42.50
DK Houseplant
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£32.00
DK Animal Spanish Edition
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£57.00
Pluto Press Surviving Climate Change The Struggle to Avert
Book SynopsisThe world's leading climate campaigners offer practical solutions on climate changeTrade Review'A vital point of reference for anyone who believes that neighbourhood and community initiatives will be essential in rising to the challenge that is climate change' -- Caroline Lucas, Green Party MEP for South East England'An insightful and inspiring collection of essays from some of the foremost thinkers on climate change' -- Mark Lynas, author of High Tide (Flamingo/HarperCollins, 2004)Table of ContentsPreface Introduction: Survival Means Renewal, Mark Levene and David Cromwell - Both University of Southampton Part I The Big Picture 1. The Case for Contraction and Convergence, Aubrey Meyer Part II The State and its Apparatus 2. Thinking the Worst: The Pentagon Report, Dave Webb - Leeds Metropolitan University 3. Preparing for Mass Refugee Flows: The Corporate Military Sector, Steve Wright - Leeds Metropolitan University 4. Britain, Political Process and the Consequences for Government Action on Climate Change, James Humphreys Part III Critical Players 5. First they Blocked, Now do they Bluff? Corporations respond to Climate Change, Melanie Jarman 6. Mostly Missing the Point: Business Responses to Climate Change, David Ballard - University of Bath 7. The Mass Media, Climate Change and how things might be, John Theobald and Marianne McKiggan 8. Having the Information but what do you then do with it? The Scientific and Academic Communities, Jonathan Ward - University of Bristol 9. Asleep on their Watch: Where were the NGOs?, George Marshall Part IV The Challenge Ahead 10.Clearing the Pathways to Transformation, Susan Ballard and David Ballard 11. Averting Climate Change: By Force, Persuasion or Enlightened Self-Interest ? Jim Scott Afterword: Where Do We Go From Here? Mayer Hillman - Policy Studies Institute, London Appendix 1: A Layperson's Glossary of the Global Politics of Climate Change, Tim Helweg-Larsen (Centre for Alternative Technology, Machynelleth, Wales) and Jo Abbess Appendix 2: Climate Change campaigns and other relevant links Notes on Contributors Index
£24.29
Headline Publishing Group The Cat Who Talked to Ghosts The Cat Who
Book SynopsisLate one night, Jim Qwilleran is disturbed by the shrill ringing of the telephone. His erstwhile landlady, Iris Cobb, now resident manager of the Goodwinter Farm Museum, is distraught. Knowing her frail state of health Qwill is concerned and becomes even more so when a piercing scream severs their connection.Arriving at the museum he finds Iris slumped on the kitchen floor. But what at first looks like a natural demise from heart disease proves to be much more sinister. Once more the detective talents of Koko and Yum Yum, Qwill''s sleuthing Siamese companions, are in demand in Pickax City.
£9.49
Headline Publishing Group The Cat Who Lived High The Cat Who Mysteries Book
Book SynopsisFor amateur sleuth Jim Qwilleran and his two Siamese detective companions, Koko and Yum Yum, a trip to the city ''down below'' brings not only rosy memories of good times, but also a whole heap of trouble . . . A plea for help from SOCK, a tenants'' organisation determined to save the decaying art deco glory of the Casablanca apartment building from the philistine attentions of the developers, is no strain on the trio''s talents. But macabre bloodstains beneath Qwill''s penthouse rug prove to be a telling message from SOCK''s former leading light. It appears that Dianne Bessinger was stabbed to death in a lovers'' tiff, but the combined twitching of Qwill''s and Koko''s curious whiskers proves that all is not what it seems. Only when Qwill begins to investigate the suicide of Dianne''s killer do the strands of the mystery unravel . . . but will Koko sniff out the truth in time to return the Casablanca to it''s original glory?
£9.49
Headline Publishing Group The Cat Who Moved a Mountain The Cat Who
Book SynopsisAfter five years of legal formalities in gossip-ridden Pickax, Jim Qwilleran has officially inherited the Klingenschoen fortune. In search of a summer''s peace, Qwill and his two Siamese cats head for the Potato Mountains. But Qwill finds controversy - one side of the valley is a haven for the descendants of Prohibition Moonshiners, the other home to developers eager to turn the Potatoes into a giant tourist trap. One of the Taters, as the locals are nicknamed, has been imprisoned for the murder of a millionaire developer, but Qwill is convinced the wrong man is in jail. Koko, Yum Yum and Qwill sniff out treachery amidst the pines...Trade ReviewPraise for the Cat Who... series:'The fastidious plotting is designed to appeal to more than just the cat-lover' The Times;'This droll and engaging mystery...firmly grips the reader...a lively witty tale bolstered by sharply etched characters' Publishers Weekly;'An engaging tongue-in-cheek yarn with a sting in the tail that won't just appeal to the cat-lover' Belfast Telegraph; 'It's a Wonderful Life meets The Aristocats in this daft but endearing whodunnit' Liverpool Daily Post;'Mrs Braun has a breezy style; the cats are really smart' New York Times Book Review;'Great fun!' Lawrence Block'Entertaining and absorbing mysteries which, in the tradition of all good whodunnits, keep you guessing right to the end' Dumfries and Galloway Standard'Lilian Jackson Braun purveys delight from beginning to end' Los Angeles Times'Like news from Lake Woebegon, Braun's Cat Who... series...has charmed readers' Publishers Weekly'Light-hearted originals... The mix of crime and cats [is] catnip to readers who like both' Chicago Sun-Times'An offbeat series with a good deal of charm' The Baltimore Sun'Braun writes with charm and sureness' Cleveland Plain Dealer
£9.49
Headline Publishing Group The Cat Who Wasnt There The Cat Who Mysteries
Book SynopsisPersuaded by his beloved companion to join her in a group tour of Scotland, Jim Qwilleran expects to revel in his Scottish heritage while keeping Polly Duncan safe from the Pickax Prowler. Instead, his trip is cut short when a thief swipes a suitcase, the bus driver disappears, and a fellow tourist is found dead - all in the same day. The distraught tour members return to Pickax, only to find the town in a tizz. And when village scuttlebut focuses on the bizarre behaviour of one of the tour''s surviving members, Qwill''s sensitive moustache tells him that more trouble is on the way.Trade ReviewPraise for the Cat Who... series:'The fastidious plotting is designed to appeal to more than just the cat-lover' The Times;'This droll and engaging mystery...firmly grips the reader...a lively witty tale bolstered by sharply etched characters' Publishers Weekly;'An engaging tongue-in-cheek yarn with a sting in the tail that won't just appeal to the cat-lover' Belfast Telegraph; 'It's a Wonderful Life meets The Aristocats in this daft but endearing whodunnit' Liverpool Daily Post;'Mrs Braun has a breezy style; the cats are really smart' New York Times Book Review;'Great fun!' Lawrence Block'Entertaining and absorbing mysteries which, in the tradition of all good whodunnits, keep you guessing right to the end' Dumfries and Galloway Standard'Lilian Jackson Braun purveys delight from beginning to end' Los Angeles Times'Like news from Lake Woebegon, Braun's Cat Who... series...has charmed readers' Publishers Weekly'Light-hearted originals... The mix of crime and cats [is] catnip to readers who like both' Chicago Sun-Times'An offbeat series with a good deal of charm' The Baltimore Sun'Braun writes with charm and sureness' Cleveland Plain Dealer
£9.49
Headline Publishing Group The Cat Who Went Into the Closet The Cat Who
Book SynopsisJim Qwilleran and his sleuthing Siamese companions, Koko and Yum Yum, up sticks from their converted apple-barn home for the snowy winter months and move into the old Gage mansion. The house belongs to Junior Goodwinter''s grandma, Euphonia, and is full of commonplace treasures hidden in dusty closets - a curious cat''s heaven. Everything goes well until the phone rings announcing that Euphonia has been found dead at her new Florida home. The strange thing is that the apparently happy and healthy 88-year-old seems to have committed suicide.Trade ReviewPraise for the Cat Who... series:'The fastidious plotting is designed to appeal to more than just the cat-lover' The Times;'This droll and engaging mystery...firmly grips the reader...a lively witty tale bolstered by sharply etched characters' Publishers Weekly;'An engaging tongue-in-cheek yarn with a sting in the tail that won't just appeal to the cat-lover' Belfast Telegraph; 'It's a Wonderful Life meets The Aristocats in this daft but endearing whodunnit' Liverpool Daily Post;'Mrs Braun has a breezy style; the cats are really smart' New York Times Book Review;'Great fun!' Lawrence Block'Entertaining and absorbing mysteries which, in the tradition of all good whodunnits, keep you guessing right to the end' Dumfries and Galloway Standard'Lilian Jackson Braun purveys delight from beginning to end' Los Angeles Times'Like news from Lake Woebegon, Braun's Cat Who... series...has charmed readers' Publishers Weekly'Light-hearted originals... The mix of crime and cats [is] catnip to readers who like both' Chicago Sun-Times'An offbeat series with a good deal of charm' The Baltimore Sun'Braun writes with charm and sureness' Cleveland Plain Dealer
£9.49
Headline Publishing Group The Cat Who Came to Breakfast The Cat Who
Book SynopsisWhen Jim Qwilleran''s friend Polly decides to spend two weeks on vacation with an old girlfriend in Oregon, he finds himself at a loose end. But not for long - a visit from Nick Bamba brings news of a hotbed of mystery. Nick and his wife, Lori, fear that their new venture, the Domino Inn on recently developed Breakfast Island, won''t see out one summer season let alone a lifetime. A series of fatal accidents is beginning to deter further visitors...Trade ReviewPraise for the Cat Who... series:'The fastidious plotting is designed to appeal to more than just the cat-lover' The Times;'This droll and engaging mystery...firmly grips the reader...a lively witty tale bolstered by sharply etched characters' Publishers Weekly;'An engaging tongue-in-cheek yarn with a sting in the tail that won't just appeal to the cat-lover' Belfast Telegraph; 'It's a Wonderful Life meets The Aristocats in this daft but endearing whodunnit' Liverpool Daily Post;'Mrs Braun has a breezy style; the cats are really smart' New York Times Book Review;'Great fun!' Lawrence Block'Entertaining and absorbing mysteries which, in the tradition of all good whodunnits, keep you guessing right to the end' Dumfries and Galloway Standard'Lilian Jackson Braun purveys delight from beginning to end' Los Angeles Times'Like news from Lake Woebegon, Braun's Cat Who... series...has charmed readers' Publishers Weekly'Light-hearted originals... The mix of crime and cats [is] catnip to readers who like both' Chicago Sun-Times'An offbeat series with a good deal of charm' The Baltimore Sun'Braun writes with charm and sureness' Cleveland Plain Dealer
£9.49
Headline Publishing Group The Cat Who Blew the Whistle The Cat Who
Book SynopsisWhen the residents of Moose County, including the reclusive millionaire, Jim Qwilleran, board the old steam locomotive - the celebrated Engine No. 9 - on its inaugural journey, little do they know that this first trip will also be the last. By next morning, Qwill discovers that the affluent owner of Engine No. 9, Floyd Trevelyn, has disappeared, along with his glamorous secretary and millions of dollars belonging to Moose County investors.While the search is on for the fugitive, Qwill stays in Pickax and probes another mystery - why has Koko developed a sudden interest in certain works of literature and started to steal black pens?Trade ReviewPraise for the Cat Who... series:'The fastidious plotting is designed to appeal to more than just the cat-lover' The Times;'This droll and engaging mystery...firmly grips the reader...a lively witty tale bolstered by sharply etched characters' Publishers Weekly;'An engaging tongue-in-cheek yarn with a sting in the tail that won't just appeal to the cat-lover' Belfast Telegraph; 'It's a Wonderful Life meets The Aristocats in this daft but endearing whodunnit' Liverpool Daily Post;'Mrs Braun has a breezy style; the cats are really smart' New York Times Book Review;'Great fun!' Lawrence Block'Entertaining and absorbing mysteries which, in the tradition of all good whodunnits, keep you guessing right to the end' Dumfries and Galloway Standard'Lilian Jackson Braun purveys delight from beginning to end' Los Angeles Times'Like news from Lake Woebegon, Braun's Cat Who... series...has charmed readers' Publishers Weekly'Light-hearted originals... The mix of crime and cats [is] catnip to readers who like both' Chicago Sun-Times'An offbeat series with a good deal of charm' The Baltimore Sun'Braun writes with charm and sureness' Cleveland Plain Dealer
£9.49
Headline Publishing Group The Cat Who Could Read Backwards The Cat Who...
Book SynopsisThe world of modern art is a mystery to many. But for Jim Qwilleran it turns into a mystery of another sort when his assignment to cover the art beat for the Daily Fluxion leads down the path to murder. A stabbing in an art gallery, vandalised paintings, a fatal fall from a scaffolding - this is not at all what Qwilleran expects when he turns his reporting talents to art. But now Qwilleran and his newly found partner, Koko the brilliant Siamese, are in their element - sniffing out clues and confounding criminals intent on mayhem and murder.Trade ReviewPraise for the Cat Who... series:'The fastidious plotting is designed to appeal to more than just the cat-lover' The Times;'This droll and engaging mystery...firmly grips the reader...a lively witty tale bolstered by sharply etched characters' Publishers Weekly;'An engaging tongue-in-cheek yarn with a sting in the tail that won't just appeal to the cat-lover' Belfast Telegraph; 'It's a Wonderful Life meets The Aristocats in this daft but endearing whodunnit' Liverpool Daily Post;'Mrs Braun has a breezy style; the cats are really smart' New York Times Book Review;'Great fun!' Lawrence Block'Entertaining and absorbing mysteries which, in the tradition of all good whodunnits, keep you guessing right to the end' Dumfries and Galloway Standard'Lilian Jackson Braun purveys delight from beginning to end' Los Angeles Times'Like news from Lake Woebegon, Braun's Cat Who... series...has charmed readers' Publishers Weekly'Light-hearted originals... The mix of crime and cats [is] catnip to readers who like both' Chicago Sun-Times'An offbeat series with a good deal of charm' The Baltimore Sun'Braun writes with charm and sureness' Cleveland Plain Dealer
£9.49
Headline Publishing Group The Cat Who Ate Danish Modern The Cat Who
Book SynopsisJim Qwilleran is not exactly overwhelmed by his new assignment for the Daily Fluxion. Interior design has never been one of his specialities and now he''s supposed to turn out an entire magazine on the same subject. But the first issue of Gracious Abodes is barely off the presses when Qwilleran finds himself back on more familiar territory - the exclusive residence featured on the cover has been burglarised and the lady of the house found dead...Now Qwilleran, with the help of Koko and Yum Yum, the brilliant Siamese cats, have their respective moustache and whiskers twitching, and when Koko starts pawing clues in the dictionary and sniffing designer furniture, Qwilleran finds himself doing a feature on a very clever murderer.
£9.49
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Milestones Shire Album No 401 Shire Album S
Book SynopsisErected to inform travellers how far they have come and how far they still have to go, milestones are a relic of a time when life moved more slowly. This book tells the story of milestones, as well as road measurement. It uses the great variety of designs to argue the importance of conservation and to illustrate the compelling fascination of the subject. Mervyn Benford has worked in education all his professional life and has a consuming interest in history.
£6.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Heavy Horses
Book SynopsisHeavy horses played a pivotal role in the development of western economies, toiling in mines and quarries, at mills, factories and docks, alongside canals and railway lines, in fields and pasture. This book examines the breeds and their qualities, their historical role, the industry that built up around them and the revival years.Table of ContentsGlossary; Introduction; The breeds and breeding; Working and showing heavy horses; Heavy horses in agriculture, forestry and trade; Marketing, promotion and leisure; Further information; Where to see heavy horses.
£8.54
