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The Sound of Whales

Three children are spending their summer on a wild Scottish island. Fraser is desperate for adventure; Hayley is fed up she`s even there; while Dunny spends his days staring out to sea. He hasn`t said a word in years. But everything changes with the discovery of two bodies on the beach: a whale and a

The Halloweeds

Dan promised he`d look after his siblings, but he hadn`t bargained on his scientist parents dying on a jungle research trip. The children decamp to crumbling Daundelyon Hall. Horrible Aunt Grusilla reigns supreme, tending her mysterious graveyard garden. But why are Aunt Grusilla and her servants each missing a finger? What are the hungry `Cabbages`

The Great Chocoplot

Jelly and her family live in Chompton-on-de-Lyte, where everyone loves a Chocablocka bar or two. So when the end of chocolate is announced, she can`t believe it. Determined to investigate, Jelly and her gran follow a trail of clues to a posh chocolate shop and its owner, the pompous Garibaldi Chocolati. Gari`s suspiciously smug, despite

Circus Mirandus

Micah`s beloved grandfather is gravely sick, but all is not lost. Years ago, his grandfather visited a mysterious circus where he was promised a miracle by a man who could bend light. But who is this stranger, will he keep his promise, and does the magical Circus Mirandus really exist?

Beetle Boy

Darkus is miserable. His dad has disappeared, and now he is living next door to the most disgusting neighbours ever. A giant beetle called Baxter comes to his rescue. But can the two solve the mystery of his dad`s disappearance, especially when links emerge to cruel Lucretia Cutter and her penchant for beetle jewellery? A

Girl Of Ink & Stars

Forbidden to leave her island, Isabella dreams of the faraway lands her cartographer father once mapped. When her friend disappears, she volunteers to guide the search. The world beyond the walls is a monster-filled wasteland – and beneath the dry rivers and smoking mountains, a fire demon is stirring from its sleep. Soon, following her

Eating Queens

A Brooklyn Bar For All Reasons

Jib Trimming – Get the Best Performance and Acceleration Whether Racing or Cruising

A new, updated edition in full colour. Everything you need to know about trimming the foresail. This book demystifies the black art of jib trimming and focuses purely on this role. Concepts covered range from lift, drag and sail shape to wind changes and sea state, with lots more in between. The guide is full

Birds of the Hedgerow, Field and Woodland

From Meadow Pipits to Jays via the Sedge Warbler, this is a treasure trove of illustrations. Volume I – In the Heart of the Country by HE Bates Volume II – The Happy Countryman by HE Bates Volume IV – Canals, Barges and People by John O`Connor

The Edge of the Sea

This charming book is a sweet blending of her artistic and scientific regard for the natural world. In this final installation, Carson looks at the environments of the rocky shore, the rim of sand and the coral coast, focusing on life in the zones between lowest and highest tides. Carson`s descriptive and lyrical writing make

Shark Bytes: Tales of Diving with the Bizarre and the Beautiful

The popular image of sharks is of a dorsal fin cleaving the surface as it rushes to its next kill, but this is a limited caricature. There are over 500 species to choose from, most of whom are far more frightened of humans than vice versa. In this beautiful book, diving veteran John Bantin recounts

War and Peace and Sonya

In 1862 Sonya Tolstoy married the greatest author the world has ever known. For forty-eight years they shared their lives in an enmeshed union that was both passionate and combative. Sixteen years younger than her husband, Sonya bore him thirteen children and worked for years as his copyist, rewriting countless drafts of his timeless novels.

The Country House Colouring Book

A range of beautiful illustrations to colour in, personalise and make your own, these exquisite artworks by Amy Jane Adams are a wonderful way to unleash your creativity. The artist has explored the length and breadth of Britain to uncover Britain`s hidden countryside gems, and these intricate designs showcase the wonderful world of the country

Garden Friends: Plants, Animals and Wildlife That are Good for Your Garden

Get the best out of your outside space by calling on your garden `friends`. Introducing helpful wildlife into your garden will help to control pests, maintain a natural chemical-free balance and encourage your garden to bloom, whether you have a large garden, an allotment or a simple window box. Some plants are great `friends` and

Gardens Of The National Trust

The National Trust has the finest collection of gardens in the United Kingdom. In this book Stephen Lacey paints a vivid historical and horticultural picture of the individual gardens, placing them firmly within the context of gardening history in Britain. All the major periods and styles of garden design are represented, ranging from the formality

Gardens Of The National Trust Postc

The National Trust cares for the finest collection of gardens in the UK, and these 50 postcards show some of the most beautiful. From the dense colour of cottage gardens and the geometric perfection of knot gardens to the sweeping grandeur of Capability Brown`s vistas, there`s a perfect card for every occasion.

Britain`s Wild Flowers

A fascinating look at the myths, folklore and botany behind over 70 British wildflowers.From hedgerows to meadows, wildflowers can be found throughout our green and pleasant land. In this book, journalist and garden writer Rosamond Richardson traces the history and myths behind each flower to discover the fascinating ways in which the plants were used.

Granta 138: Journeys

Granta 139: Best of Young American Novelists