The stories of the planet's oldest trees and what they have meant to human beings. Humans have always revered long-lived trees. But as historian Jared Farmer reveals in Elderflora, our veneration took a modern turn in the eighteenth century when naturalists embarked on a quest to locate and precisely date the oldest living things on earth. The new science of tree time prompted travellers to visit ancient specimens and conservationists to protect sacred groves. Exploitation accompanied sanctification, as old-growth forests succumbed to imperial expansion and the industrial revolution. Taking us from Lebanon to New Zealand to California, Farmer surveys the complex history of the world's oldest trees, including voices of Indigenous peoples, religious figures, and contemporary scientists who study elderflora in crisis. In a changing climate, a long future is still possible, Farmer shows, but only if we give care to young things that might grow old. Combining rigorous scholarship with lyrical writing, Elderflora chronicles the complex roles ancient trees have played in the modern world and illuminates how we might need old trees now more than ever.

Enter a world of magic and wonder with Kaleidoscope Etch Art Creations: Butterfly Garden! Create a magnificent poster, a beautiful photo-frame and more using the etch-art panels and stylus! This kit offers an exciting way to explore creativity and make awesome works of art.

Draw on the etch-art panels with the stylus to uncover the bright art underneath, making pictures or patterns burst with life! This kit contains everything needed to get started: an etching stylus, 16-page instruction book, eight patterned etch-art panels, eight plain etch-art panels and three stencils.

• 16-page instructional book
• etching stylus
• 16 reveal panels

Vivaro & Trafic panel vans with 1.9 litre (1870cc) and 2.0 litre (1995cc) turbo-diesel engines Also covers major features of Nissan Primastar Does NOT cover petrol models, 2.5 litre diesel engine, 'Quickshift'/'Tecshift' auto-shift transmission or features specific to specialist bodywork/conversions Does NOT cover new ranges introduced May 2014

Plant ownership serves tons of purposes. For those who don't have the space (or time) for a garden, houseplants are the perfect solution. If you want something to nurture, you must care for a plant to ensure it survives. However, houseplants and succulents can be temperamental. Are you giving them enough sun? Did they get too much water? Why are the leaves yellow? Houseplants & Succulents For Dummies teaches you everything you need to know about plant care, whether you have one fiddle-leaf fig tree or an air plant, pothos, and croton. Plants are good for our mental health and purify the air. A study by Craft Jack found that 59% of respondents believe houseplants are important to their health and wellness, while 1 in 3 responded that plants are more important to overall wellness than meditation. If you want to feel better and freshen up your home, get digging with Dummies! Inside: - Plant care basics - Finding the right plants for your climate and style - Common plant identification - Differentiating between direct, indirect, and low light - Choosing the right potting soil - Troubleshooting pests and diseases - Incorporating plants into your home décor - Pet-safe varieties - And so much more!solution. If you want something to nurture, you must care for a plant to ensure it survives. However, houseplants and succulents can be temperamental. Are you giving them enough sun? Did they get too much water? Why are the leaves yellow? Houseplants & Succulents For Dummies teaches you everything you need to know about plant care, whether you have one fiddle-leaf fig tree or an air plant, pothos, and croton. Plants are good for our mental health and purify the air. A study by Craft Jack found that 59% of respondents believe houseplants are important to their health and wellness, while 1 in 3 responded that plants are more important to overall wellness than meditation. If you want to feel better and freshen up your home, get digging with Dummies! Inside: - Plant care basics - Finding the right plants for your climate and style - Common plant identification - Differentiating between direct, indirect, and low light - Choosing the right potting soil - Troubleshooting pests and diseases - Incorporating plants into your home décor - Pet-safe varieties - And so much more!

The Borders Abbeys Way links four of Britain's grandest ruined medieval abbeys in the central Scottish Borders. The route is a well waymarked, 68-mile (109km) circuit and is one of Scotland's Great Trails. The route which begins and ends in Tweedbank, is described clockwise over 6 stages averaging 11.3 miles per day. Relatively flat, it is suitable for people with a moderate level of fitness. The Way can be walked at any time of year and can be reached within an hour by train from the centre of Edinburgh. This guidebook provides a comprehensive description of the route, which passes through the towns of Melrose, Kelso, Jedburgh, Hawick and Selkirk and the villages of Denholm and Newton St Boswells. In addition to clear route description and OS 1:50,000 mapping extracts, the guidebook also includes information about the history of the Borders abbeys, the ever-intriguing Borders reivers, and the region's geology and agriculture. Invaluable practical information relating to accommodation, transport, mapping and public access is also included.

Boo! Discover all the frightful stories behind iconic ghost tales and legends from around the world with history's most horrible headlines: the ghost and ghouls edition. The master of making history fun, Terry Deary, turns his attention to spooks and spirits. From the ancient evils of Egypt, cutthroat Celtic sacrifices, Anne Boleyn and other restless royals, a deathly drummer boy trapped in the underground passages of Edinburgh, as well as ghost busters and spook rumblers, combined with tons of Horrible Halloween facts and top tips for getting rid of ghouls, it's all in Horrible Histories: Ghosts: Fully illustrated throughout and packed with hair-raising stories - with all the horribly hilarious bits included With a fresh take on the classic Horrible Histories style, perfect for fans old and new The perfect series for anyone looking for a fun and informative read Horrible Histories has been entertaining children and families for generations with books, TV, stage show, magazines, games and 2019's brilliantly funny Horrible Histories: the Movie - Rotten Romans. Get your history right here and collect the whole horrible lot. Read all about it!

Mokka mini-SUV with two- and four-wheel-drive. Petrol: 1.4 litre (1364cc) & 1.6 litre (1598cc). Diesel: 1.6 litre (1598cc) & 1.7 litre (1686cc). Does NOT cover 'Mokka X' range introduced October 2016 or dual fuel (LPG) models.

The incredible true story of the origin of human flight, by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author David McCullough. On a winter day in 1903, in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, two unknown brothers from Ohio changed history. But it would take the world some time to believe what had happened: the age of flight had begun, with the first heavier-than-air, powered machine carrying a pilot. Who were these men and how was it that they achieved what they did? David McCullough, two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize, tells the surprising, profoundly human story of Wilbur and Orville Wright. Far more than a couple of unschooled Dayton bicycle mechanics who happened to hit on success, they were men of exceptional courage and determination, and of far-ranging intellectual interests and ceaseless curiosity, much of which they attributed to their upbringing. In this thrilling book, McCullough draws on the immense riches of the Wright Papers, including private diaries, notebooks, scrapbooks and more than a thousand letters from private family correspondence to tell the human side of the Wright Brothers' story, including the little-known contributions of their sister, Katharine, without whom things might well have gone differently for them.

Hilariously funny and in many cases unbelievably believable.

From a kid with a chemical laboratory in his bedroom where Peter would operate on frogs, to the hilarious experiences of a hospital Houseman, and the first few years of general practice. Also included are stories of a patient set alight in her bed, being trapped in the toilet with a patient and a colleague being defibrillated! It’s a story of childhood dreams to medical practice tribulations!

Peter Desmarais graduated M.B, Ch.B at the University of Pretoria South Africa in 1971. He relates the funny side of his experiences at medical school, his internship at Addington hospital Durban and the first few years of his life as a general practitioner.

London a Pictorial Journey is a new collection of 500 stunning, full colour photographs of London by world-renowned travel photographer, Steve Vidler, previous creator of many popular titles, including Portrait of London. As you turn the pages, follow Steve Vidler on a pictorial journey from Greenwich in the East through the heart of London to Windsor in the West. This beautifully presented hardback book offers a visual journey that captures the essence of the capital city.

Bikepacking England by Emma Kingston contains 20 great multi-day mountain bike adventures across England. Explore ancient holloways and hunt for fossils in Bridport and the Jurassic Coast, tackle the stiff climbs and spectacular singletrack of the Dark Peak, discover stunning coastal scenery on the Isle of Man or Exmoor or traverse the rolling countryside around the Ridgeway and Chilterns - every corner of England has a different experience to offer. Each route includes all the information you need to help you plan your ride, points of interest along the route, food recommendations and accommodation options, in addition to stunning photography and overview mapping. Downloadable GPX files of the routes are also available, including optional routes and shortcuts. This book is full of practical tips and advice for both experienced bikepackers and those who want to try it out for the first time, including lots of information on wild camping. Let Bikepacking England inspire you to get out there on your bike with your tent and enjoy the best bikepacking adventures that England has to offer.

Gunnersaurus, the iconic mascot of Arsenal FC, has gone missing! From crowded stadiums to beach-side five-a-side tournaments, can you find Arsenal's lucky charm and return him safe to Emirates Stadium? With over 200 characters and items to find, plus a host of bonus content and games, this uniquely illustrated search-and-find book is perfect for Arsenal fans young and old!

Have you ever wondered why the leaves of the Swiss cheese plant have holes? How aloe vera came to be harnessed as a medicinal powerhouse? Or why – despite your best efforts – you can’t keep your Venus flytrap alive? You are not alone: houseplant expert Jane Perrone has asked herself those very questions, and in Legends of the Leaf she digs deep beneath the surface to reveal the answers. By exploring how they grow in the wild, and the ways they are understood and used by the people who live among them, we can learn almost everything we need to know about our cherished houseplants. Along the way, she unearths their hidden histories and the journeys they’ve taken to become prized possessions in our homes: from the Kentia palms which stood either side of Queen Victoria’s coffin as she lay in state; to the dark history of the leopard lily, once exploited for its toxic properties; to English ivy, which provided fishermen with a source of bait. Each houseplant history in this beautifully illustrated collection is accompanied by a detailed care guide and hard-won practical advice, but it is only by understanding their roots that we can truly unlock the secrets to helping plants thrive.

Botanicum is ’n pragtige volkleur boek wat ’n hele klomp raaisels om plante onthul. Hoe het die eerste plante gelyk? Wanneer het die eerste woude gevorm? Wanneer het plante begin blomme dra? Watter plante is die grootste, kleinste, vreemdste, seldsaamste, lelikste en stinkste op aarde? In Botanicum kan jy die mees eksotiese en veemdste plante bymekaar sien. Leer hoe plante al miljoene jare langer as ons bestaan en fassinerede dinge soos hoekom party plante groen is en ander nie en hoe party plante in water leef en ander in die lug hang sonder enige kontak met die grond. Kom ontdek binne Botanicum die wonderlike planteryk in sy kleurryke, verrassende glorie.

Ben Nevis and Glen Coe remain at the forefront of Scottish winter climbing and hold their place on the world stage of climbing. The classic climbs are highly regarded objectives. This selection of the best climbs across the area is enough to offer any climber a lifetime of inspiration. This eighth edition of Cicerone's classic guide is the first guide to categorise every climb and to describe in detail how they form, in order to help climbers choose the best route and judge the climbing conditions. Being in the right place at the right time is a major part of winter climbing and this book will guide you through the decision-making process to make more expeditions successful. With snow, ice and mixed routes ranging from grade I introductory ascents to extreme test pieces - including the hardest traditional winter climb in the world - there are routes to suit all abilities and preferences, plus advice to help you select an appropriate route for the prevailing conditions.

A culinary expedition celebrating cooking from across the African continent.

Africana travels the continent showcasing its vibrant and varied cuisines that are rich in flavour, diverse in culture and steeped in tradition. Combining recipes passed down the generations with her own modern and inventive style, food writer and cook Lerato shares her own stories of Africa with a delectable sense of adventure. Discover iconic dishes from Nigeria to Madagascar, Morocco to South Africa.

There are over 100 recipes to delight and inspire, Spice Island Coconut Fish Curry, Harissa Leg of Lamb with Hibiscus, Senegalese Yassa, Tunisian Tagine, South African Malva Pudding, and the secret to the perfect Jollof.

Bursting with flavour and offering a sense of wanderlust, Africana will bring the magic of the continent to your kitchen.

Two Books in one! Episodes 3 & 4 in the hit Bad Guys series - soon to be a feature film animation. "I wish I'd had these books as a kid. Hilarious!" - Dav Pilkey, creator of Captain Underpants and Dog Man They sound like the Bad Guys, they look like the Bad Guys... and they even smell like the Bad Guys. But Mr Wolf, Mr Piranha, Mr Snake and Mr Shark are about to change all of that - whether you want them to or not! EPISODE THREE: THE FURBALL STRIKES BACK The Bad Guys are about to have a very BAD day!Mr. Wolf and his bad buddies have messed with the wrong guinea pig - one who is secretly an evil mad scientist. And the nasty little furball wants revenge! Will they survive? Will they be heroes? And will they ever stop trying to eat each other?!?It's time for the Bad Guys to spring into action! EPISODE FOUR: ATTACK OF THE ZITTENS It's a zombie kitten apocalypse!Can the Bad Guys save the world from evil Dr. Marmalade's meowing monsters?!? They'll need help from foxy Agent Fox, a swampy secret zombie antidote, and the feistiest, toothiest, hungriest granny around. Get ready to watch the fur fly! ABOUT THE SERIES Full of hilarious line illustrations throughout Fans of Dog Man, Cat Kid and Captain Underpants will love this series Perfect for children who a struggling with reading - or who just want to laugh their socks off The Bad Guys feature length animation will release in UK cinemas on 1 April 2022 Praise for The Bad Guys: "[T]his book instantly joins the classic ranks of Captain Underpants... We challenge anyone to read this and keep a straight face." - Kirkus Reviews BOOKS INCLUDED IN THIS TWO BOOK BIND-UP EDITION Episode 3: The Furball Strikes Back Episode 4: Attack of the Zittens

With his sixtieth birthday looming, Colin Renton decides that it’s time to escape office life and focus on achieving some of his unfulfilled goals.  He embarks on a year-long adventure that takes him from the busy streets of Edinburgh to the traffic-free roads, sodden fields and dusty paths of Europe’s winemaking regions. He laces up his running shoes and joins thousands of fellow athletes in races that test him over various distances, degrees of difficulty and levels of seriousness. His schedule, which culminates with a marathon debut, takes him to places he would otherwise not have visited. On his travels, he seeks out local wines that deserve a place in a carefully chosen twelve-bottle case, a process that throws up some fascinating insights and introduces him to a vintage crop of engaging characters. The crossover between running and wine uncorks a tale of endurance, curiosity and discovery, told in an accessible style and served up with a splash of local colour and a drop of wry humour.

Die volledige skaakboek is geskik vir skaakspelers van alle vaardigheidsvlakke, asook dié wat skaak wil leer speel. Die boek se eenvoudige dog opwindende ontwerp word gekombineer met toeganklike en gebruikersvriendelike teks en verduidelikings, en is propvol kleurvolle illustrasies en foto’s.

"A cornucopia of our weirdest and most wonderful archaeological sites and artefacts. They make you feel proud to be a citizen of these gloriously intriguing isles." Sir Tony Robinson An Ice Age cannibal’s skull cup, a hoard of Anglo-Saxon gold, a seventeenth century witch bottle… anthropologist Mary-Ann Ochota unearths more than 70 of Britain's most intriguing ancient places and artefacts and explores the mysteries behind them. Britain is full of ancient wonders: not grand like the Egyptian pyramids, but small, strange places and objects that hint at a deep and enduring relationship with the mystic. Secret Britain offers an expertly guided tour of Britain’s most fascinating mysteries: archaeological sites and artefacts that take us deep into the lives of the many different peoples who have inhabited the island over the millennia. Illustrated with beautiful photographs, the wonders include buried treasure, stone circles and geoglyphs, outdoor places of worship, caves filled with medieval carvings, and enigmatic tools to divine the future. Explore famous sites such as Stonehenge and Glastonbury, but also discover: The Lindow Man bog body, showing neatly trimmed hair and manicured fingernails despite having been killed 2,000 years ago The Uffington White Horse, a horse-shaped geoglyph maintained by an unbroken chain of people for 3,000 years A roman baby’s bronze cockerel, an underworld companion for a two-year-old who died sometime between AD 100–200 St Leonard’s Ossuary, home to 1,200 skulls and a vast stack of human bones made up of around 2,000 people who died from the 1200s to the 1500s The Wenhaston Doom painting, an extraordinary medieval depiction of the Last Judgement painted on a chancel arch Explore Britain’s secret history and discover why these places still resonate today.

All of Ireland is clearly shown in this handy, up-to-date Philip's road map covering the whole island at 9 miles to 1 inch. By including the latest new roads and motorways, route-planning and touring is made wonderfully simple with this easy-to-read guide. 'THE CLEAREST AND MOST DETAILED MAPS OF EUROPE' David Williams MBE, former CEO Gem Motoring Assist The bestselling fold-out road map for navigating in Ireland has been updated for all travellers wanting to go places on the island. Whether driving through the most spectacular scenic routes on offer, enjoying the cultural and natural heritage or just planning city-to-city travel, this handy map has all you need. - Super-clear scale at 9 miles to 1 inch - Key driving information: motorways (toll and free), road numbers with distances between towns - Fully revised and up-to-date with the latest tourist and leisure information - Places of interest added: from castles, historic houses, beaches and national parks to theme parks, places of worship and ancient monuments - Includes the islands of Aran, Valentia, Blaskets - Detailed city plans: Dublin, Belfast, Derry/Londonderry, Cork - Full index of place names Whether exploring the many enchanting sights and heritage of Ireland or getting from A to B in the most effective manner, this map caters for it all. Town plans, airports, ferry routes and motorways are added for clarity, alongside the Wild Atlantic Way and the Giant's Causeway for inspiration. Failte!