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Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Wild animals > Aquatic creatures > Sea & seashore life
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Sea Fever
(Paperback)
Dale Franzen; Illustrated by Don Franzen
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R460
Discovery Miles 4 600
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'Thrilling' Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall 'Authoritative and furious,
urgent and persuasive' Sunday Times 'Compelling ... Roberts is that
precious pearl: a practising scientist who not only knows his field
inside out, but also understands how to write' Guardian Oceans are
the most mysterious places on earth. Their depths remain largely
unexplored, yet ninety-five percent of the planet's habitable space
lies within them. And now the life they support is in the balance.
Callum Roberts uses his lifetime's experience working with the
oceans to take us on a panoramic tour beneath the seas, exploring
the richness of life in the deep and how it has altered over the
centuries. He shows the catastrophic impact of humanity on the
oceans, but also how we can restore them to life. 'For anyone who
loves the sea, Ocean of Life is a wake-up call, an urgent alert'
Daily Mail 'At the heart of this book is a deep love of the ocean
and a profound concern for its viability as a resource for us all'
Nature 'An impressive history ... one of this book's strengths is
the many solutions Roberts outlines' Financial Times
It's different when it's your daughter. DI Gravel's daughter Emily
has landed her dream job working for high profile solicitor Charles
Turner. But the job turns deadly when she attracts the attention of
a serial killer. Gravel is already on the case, the bodies are
piling up and the killer's sick fantasies are enough to give the
detective nightmares. However, the killer's obsession with Emily
raises the stakes. Can Gravel and Emily survive the case? This is
the third book in the dark, edge-of-your-seat Carmarthen Crime
thriller series set in the stunning West Wales countryside.
*Previously published as A Cold Cold Heart*
'A remarkable and deeply moving book' Henry Marsh, bestselling
author of Do No Harm 'A breathtaking, extraordinary work of
non-fiction' Times Literary Supplement On 11 March 2011, a massive
earthquake sent a 120-foot-high tsunami smashing into the coast of
north-east Japan. It was Japan's greatest single loss of life since
the atomic bombing of Nagasaki. Richard Lloyd Parry, an
award-winning foreign correspondent, lived through the earthquake
in Tokyo, and spent six years reporting from the epicentre.
Learning about the lives of those affected through their own
personal accounts, he paints a rich picture of the impact the
tsunami had on day to day Japanese life. Heart-breaking and
hopeful, this intimate account of a tragedy unveils the unique
nuances of Japanese culture, the tsunami's impact on Japan's
stunning and majestic landscape and the psychology of its people.
Ghosts of the Tsunami is an award-winning classic of literary
non-fiction. It tells the moving, evocative story of how a nation
faced an unimaginable catastrophe and rebuilt to look towards the
future. **WINNER OF THE RATHBONES FOLIO PRIZE**
Welcome to the Sunshine Island - where the beaches are golden, the
lifestyle is perfect and anything is possible. Piper Le Brocq is
happily single after the disastrous ending of her engagement
eighteen months before. The only man in her life is Jax, her best
friend and cousin, who spends his life teaching locals how to
forage and taking tourists on boat trips around the island. Her
days are filled with helping out at her mother's guest house and
selling her glass mosaics at The Cabbage Patch emporium in Trinity.
Piper loves living on the Sunshine Island, where the neighbours
look out for each other and visitors are welcome. So, when handsome
guest Alex Cooper arrives at the guest house to check up on his
grandfather, she welcomes him to the sunny island. And when he
needs help after his grandfather is injured, she's quick to get
involved. Yet, the more she gets to know Alex the more mysterious
he seems, and Alex isn't the only one keeping secrets from her.
What readers are saying about Georgina Troy: 'A gorgeous beachside
setting, divine ice-cream sundaes, and a scorching summer love
story - this book has it all!' Christina Jones 'I thoroughly
enjoyed spending time in this charming, evocative story. It's a
perfect book to enjoy by the pool, in the sunshine, with a glass of
Prosecco!' Kirsty Greenwood 'A wonderfully warm and sweet summer
read' Karen Clarke
When a baby is stolen from a Scottish beach, private investigator
Charlie Cameron reluctantly agrees to take the case.While her
parents are just yards away, thirteen-month-old Lily Hamilton is
abducted from Ayr beach in Scotland. Three days later, her
distraught father turns up at private investigator Charlie
Cameron's office. Mark Hamilton believes he knows who has taken his
daughter. And why. Against his better judgment, Charlie takes the
case-and when bodies are discovered, he suspects this may not be an
isolated crime. Is there a serial killer whose work has gone
undetected for decades? Is baby Lily his latest victim? Charlie
won't be able to give up on this case. Memories and guilt from his
childhood won't let him... Owen Mullen is a best-selling author of
psychological and gangland thrillers. His fast-paced, twist-aplenty
stories are perfect for all fans of Robert Galbraith, Ian Rankin
and Ann Cleeves. What readers say about Owen Mullen: 'Owen Mullen
knows how to ramp up the action just when it's needed... he never
fails to give you hard-hitting thrillers that have moments that
will stay with you forever...' 'One of the very best thriller
writers I have ever read.' 'Owen Mullen writes a good story, he
really brings his characters to life and the endings are hard to
guess and never what you expected.'
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
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Jellyfish
(Paperback)
Peter Williams
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R425
R348
Discovery Miles 3 480
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Jellyfish are, like the mythical Medusa, both beautiful and
potentially dangerous. Found from pole to tropic, these mesmeric
creatures form an important part of the sea's plankton and vary in
size from the gigantic to the minute. Perceived as alien creatures
and seen as best avoided, jellyfish nevertheless have the power to
fascinate: with the sheer beauty of their translucent bells and
long, trailing tentacles; with a mouth that doubles as an anus; and
without a head or brain. Drawing upon myth and historical sources
as well as modern scientific advances, this book examines our
ambiguous relationship with these ancient and yet ill-understood
animals, describing their surprisingly complex anatomy, weaponry
and habits, and their vital contribution to the ocean's ecosystem.
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Crab
(Paperback)
Cynthia Chris
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R417
R339
Discovery Miles 3 390
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What is a crab? What significance do crabs play in the world? In
Crab, Cynthia Chris discovers that these charming creatures are
social by nature, creative problem-solvers, and invaluable members
of the environments in which they live. Their formidable physical
forms, their hard-to-harvest and quick-to-spoil flesh, and their
sassy demeanour have inspired artists and writers from Vincent van
Gogh to Jean-Paul Sartre. Cynthia Chris sketches vivid portraits of
these animals, tracing the history of the crab through its ancient
fossil record to its essential role in protecting its own habitats
from the threat of climate change.
All NEW from Kate Frost. Follow your heart and then your
dreams...'A perfect escape to Italy, with sunshine, devastating
secrets, tears, smiles and a hero you will fall in love with.' -
Jennifer Bohnet 'A beautiful novel about life choices and moving
on, set on the sundrenched island of Capri. Should be read by a
pool with a glass of Prosecco in one hand' - T.A. Williams 'A
lovely escapist tale full of heart, friendship and promise' - Annie
Robertson Best friends since childhood, Fern Chambers and Stella
Shaw have been through everything together and are at a crossroads
in their lives. Carefree Stella has a monumental secret and down
trodden Fern's happy life is not all it seems. With their 40th
birthdays approaching, a luxury holiday to the island of Capri is a
chance for them to reconnect, let their hair down and celebrate in
style. But untold truths and frustration bubble beneath the
surface, turning what should be a holiday of a lifetime into an
opportunity to make life-changing decisions. Far from home, where
anything feels possible, secrets are revealed, heartache is shared,
love discovered and new friendships forged. Will their Italian
dream turn into a nightmare or lead to newfound happiness?
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