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Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Wild animals > Aquatic creatures
Take a fascinating trip beneath the waves to see such vast and
fearsome creatures as the giant squid, the giant octopus, the
grotesque coelacanth, and the venomous and tentacled Portuguese
man-of-war, as well as rays, sharks, and whales, all captured in
stunning full-color photographs.
Shells are exoskeletons of living creatures and have fascinated
humans for millennia. Interesting Shells presents portraits of
beautiful specimens from the Natural History Museum's vast
collections, each accompanied by a caption explaining their unique
characteristics - whether biological, historical or geographical.
The brand new heartwarming festive read from bestseller Sarah
Bennett!Music sensation Aurora Storm finally has her career back on
track, but then she's caught up in a media storm. Desperate to
distract from the story, she enlists the one man she trusts to
pretend to be her boyfriend. Meanwhile, in the small seaside
village of Mermaids Point, Nick Morgan never expected to see Aurora
again. When she calls out of the blue needing his help, he agrees
at once. It feels like she's back in his life for a reason, and
he's determined to make the most of it. Aurora joins Nick and the
rest of his family for their festive celebrations and, as the snow
falls, Aurora finds herself caught up in the romance of Christmas.
But having tasted worldwide fame, can she ever be content with
village life? Two weeks is all Nick has to prove to Aurora that
there's a happy ending for them both in Mermaids Point. There's
always a second chance for love in a Sarah Bennett story, so escape
to the seaside village of Mermaids Point for a festive, feel-good
treat. Perfect for all fans of Trisha Ashley, Holly Martin and
Milly Johnson. Praise for Sarah Bennett: 'A gorgeous story packed
with love, romance and heartfelt emotion. Will bring sunshine into
your day!' Phillipa Ashley 'Cosy, heartwarming and moving, this
story is as beautiful as its cover.' Samantha Tonge 'Happy Endings
at Mermaids Point has passion in spades, romance to make you blush
and a community that cares. I hoped this story would just keep on
going.' Celia Anderson 'What a finale to a fabulous season! I
absolutely loved the story and it was wonderful to see all the
characters get their much deserved happily ever after! An
absolutely gorgeous Christmas read!' Katie Ginger 'This is a real
page turner, with a brisk plot and a really emotional core. The
community we've grown to love at Mermaid's Point is alive with
love, laughter and vibrancy!' Fay Keenan 'I loved Nick and Aurora's
story, and want the Morgan family to adopt me. Sarah Bennett has
surpassed herself.' Jules Wake 'This is the perfect escapist read
and I can't wait to follow the characters in what promises to be a
wonderful series. Five sparkling stars!' Rachel Griffiths'What a
Mer-mazing book! I'm so glad this is a series and I'll get to meet
the characters again because you won't want to leave them after the
final page.' Catherine Miller 'I inhaled this book in two days.
Absolutely gorgeous. Sarah Bennett is back, and better than ever!'
Rachel Burton 'A perfect heartwarming read full of family, romance
and intrigue, set in a stunning location - what's not to love?'
Bella Osborne
From the top 10 bestselling author of The Cornish Midwife. Two
years after losing her husband, Finn, Lexie Turner is still
struggling. She knows she needs to move on, but she has no idea
where to begin. Packing up her life in London, Lexie heads to the
coastal town of Port Kara to spend the summer working out her next
move. With only her beloved Labrador for company, it's the perfect
place to start again. But life in Port Kara is nothing like Lexie
expected! Soon, she finds herself drawn into the close-knit
community, unable to hide away. And when she meets local man,
Elliott Dorton, Lexie begins to feel her broken heart slowly come
back to life... Elliott is kind but adventurous and his job
requires him to take risks daily - something Lexie isn't ready to
deal with. Can she trust in Elliott and risk her heart breaking a
second time, or will their one Cornish summer be all that Lexie can
hope for? From Jo Bartlett, the bestselling author of The Cornish
Midwives Series, comes another emotional read about second chances
and having the courage to grab them with all your heart. Praise for
Jo Bartlett: 'I love second chance stories. I love returning home
stories. So a book combining both is an absolute winner for me. The
Cornish Midwife is simply gorgeous. Stunning setting, wonderful
characters, and oozing with warmth. A triumph from Jo Bartlett.'
Jessica Redland 'Perfectly written and set in the beating heart of
a community, this story is a wonderful slice of Cornish escapism.'
Helen J Rolfe
Dive deep into the world of sharks, the most fascinating and
misunderstood marine animals on the planet, in this stunning new
edition of The Shark Handbook, written by Shark Week expert, Dr.
Greg Skomal. Did you know that a whale shark's spots are as unique
as a fingerprint? Or that sharks can go into a trance when flipped
upside down? Or that the Megallodon's mouth was 6 feet across? With
The Shark Handbook, jump into brand new facts about these fierce
sea creatures! Explore all of the orders of sharks, such as: -
Ground sharks - Great white sharks - Mackerel sharks - Carpet
sharks - and more! Learn about over 400 profiles of every shark in
existence, from the first sharks living about 445 million years ago
to the ones lurking in the ocean deep today. Starring spectacular,
full-color photography that makes these jaw-dropping sharks come to
life, this is the perfect gift for the shark enthusiast in your
life. Dr. Greg Skomal, PhD is an experienced aquarist and Marine
Fisheries Biologist at Martha's Vineyard Fisheries, Division of
Marine Fisheries, Massachusetts. He's been keeping saltwater
aquariums since childhood and has shared his extensive knowledge
with viewers of National Geographic, the Discovery Channel, NBC's
Today, and other media.
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