Category Archives: Accessories
RSPB ID Spotlight – Caterpillars
Whether you are out in the countryside or at work in the garden, you might encounter several different kinds of caterpillars. The larval stages of butterflies and moths, caterpillars come in many shapes, sizes and colours, and each has its own particular charm. But can you tell a Comma from a Small Tortoiseshell? Or distinguish
Smart Work: The Ultimate Handbook for Remote and Hybrid Teams
In a world still adjusting to the impact of the pandemic, remote and hybrid working is new territory for most people. But many managers can be poorly equipped to deal with it: the more casual ways of managing in a physical office simply don`t work with remote teams, and most tasks will be more challenging
Equal Rites: Discworld: The Witches Collection
It is known as the Discworld. It is a flat planet, supported on the backs of four elephants, who in turn stand on the back of the great turtle A`Tuin as it swims majestically through space. And it is quite possibly the funniest place in all of creation. The last thing the wizard Drum Billet
The Lies of Locke Lamora: Collector`s Tenth Anniversary Limited Edition
They say that the Thorn of Camorr can beat anyone in a fight. They say he steals from the rich and gives to the poor. They say he`s part man, part myth, and mostly street-corner rumor. And they are wrong on every count. Only averagely tall, slender, and god-awful with a sword, Locke Lamora is
What Abigail Did That Summer: A Rivers Of London Novella
The brand new novella in the much-loved and #1 bestselling Rivers of London series!Ghost hunter, fox whisperer, troublemaker.It is the summer of 2013 and Abigail Kamara has been left to her own devices. This might, by those who know her, be considered a mistake. While her cousin, police constable and apprentice wizard Peter Grant, is
RSPB ID Spotlight – Bees
Watching a garden busy with bees is one of the joys of summer. But can you tell a White-tailed Bumblebee from a Garden Bumblebee? Or confidently distinguish between a Patchwork Leafcutter Bee and a Long-horned Bee? Britain and Ireland are home to more than 270 species of bees, some of which play an important ecological
The Left Hand of Darkness
A literary masterpiece from one of the great writers of our time: `Ursula Le Guin is a chemist of the heart` David Mitchell`Love doesn`t just sit there, like a stone, it has to be made, like bread; remade all the time, made new` Two people, until recently strangers, find themselves on a long, tortuous and
RSPB ID Spotlight – Dragonflies and Damselflies
Watching dragonflies dart among the plants on a riverbank or at the edge of your pond is one of the joys of summer. But do you know a Southern Damselfly from a Variable Damselfly? Or can you tell the difference between a Scarce Chaser and a Keeled Skimmer? Dragonflies and damselflies – known collectively as
The Left-Handed Booksellers of London
A girl`s quest to find her father leads her to an extended family of magical fighting booksellers who police the mythical Old World of England when it intrudes on the modern world. From the bestselling master of fantasy, Garth Nix.In a slightly alternate London in 1983, Susan Arkshaw is looking for her father, a man
RSPB ID Spotlight – Moths
Whether you are following the progress of a moth as it flutters around a street lamp or become captivated by the sight of a hawk-moth feeding from lavender, moths are everywhere. But can you tell a Peach Blossom from a Buff Arches? Or distinguish between a Cinnabar and a Six-spot Burnet? Mostly active by night,
The Empathy Problem
Driven by money, power and success, Gabriel has worked ruthlessly to get to the very top of the banking game. He`s not going to let the inconvenience of a terminal brain tumour get in his way. But the tumour has other ideas. As it grows, it appears to be doing strange things to Gabriel`s personality.
Retail Therapy: Why The Retail Industry Is Broken – And What Can Be Done To Fix It
Almost weekly, the news is full of stories about disappearing retail chains. From House of Fraser and BHS to Toys`R`Us and Sears, recognised names are vanishing overnight – as such large organizations disappear, so the malls, shopping centres, high streets and main streets become emptier and less appealing to visit. No name is safe: in
Quicksand
`A tour de force of sustained brilliance` Mail on Sunday Wildly funny and unceasingly surprising, Quicksand is both a satirical masterpiece and an unforgettable story of fate, family and friendship. Aldo Benjamin may be the unluckiest soul in human history, but that isn`t going to stop his friend Liam writing about him. For what more
Field Guide to the Birds of the West Indies
Birds of the West Indies is the first field guide that covers and depicts all birds known to occur in the region, including infrequently occurring and introduced forms. Now fully updated and expanded, this stunningly illustrated book features detailed accounts of more than 600 species, describing field marks, range, status, voice and habitat. More than
RSPB Spotlight Owls
Owls are charismatic and exceptionally well-loved characters in British wildlife, and have always held a special place in our folklore and legends. Their nocturnal habits mean few of us have been lucky enough to see them up close. In RSPB Spotlight: Owls Marianne Taylor introduces readers to every aspect of their lives including their physiology,
RSPB Spotlight: Foxes
Hero or villain? Few animals divide opinion like the Red Fox. This most successful of the world`s wild canids has lived alongside people from time immemorial. Celebrated by some for its resourcefulness and lush pelt, reviled by others for plundering chicken runs and overturning bins, it has worked its way deep into Western. Behind the
The Complete Yachtmaster: Sailing, Seamanship and Navigation for the Modern Yacht Skipper 10th edition
The Complete Yachtmaster has been a bestseller since first publication and has established itself as the standard reference for Yachtmaster students as well as skippers of all levels of experience.In this fully revised and up-to-date 10th edition, Tom Cunliffe brings together all the essentials of modern cruising in one volume. He presents an analysis of
Teaching for Realists: Making the education system work for you and your pupils
Teaching for Realists is a funny and honest guide to surviving and thriving as a newly qualified teacher, despite the challenges of the education system.We all know the education system has its flaws, but they shouldn`t stand in the way of providing the very best learning experiences for your pupils. This book presents a ground-up
Retail Recovery: How Creative Retailers Are Winning in their Post-Apocalyptic World
The world`s retail sector has been devastated in recent years by two unstoppable forces: internet shopping and the Covid-19 lockdown. The result: huge numbers of prestigious brands have gone under, or are now a shadow of their former selves, and large parts of the world economy have fallen into a recession, with reduced employment and
The Runner: Four Years Living and Running in the Wilderness
โ€The most beautiful book I ever read.โ€ Rune Larsson, ultra-distance runnerMarkus Torgeby was just 20 years old when he headed off into the remote Swedish forest to live as a recluse and dedicate himself to his one true passion: running. He lived in a tent in the wilderness, braving the harsh Swedish winters – for
