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Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Wild animals
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
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Dogs
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Tom Jackson
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The first species to be domesticated, dogs have been selectively
bred over thousands of years. Today they’re man’s best friend
– but while many are pets, many, too, are working animals: for
the police, for the blind, as guard dogs, as sheepdogs, pulling
sleds and as therapy animals. Arranged in chapters covering
physical characteristics, senses, lifecycle, communication,
behaviour and working dogs, Dogs is a hugely informative visual
celebration. From huskies to German shepherds, from collies to
Chihuahuas, Shih Tzu to Jack Russell Terriers, Labradors to
Bullmastiffs to Dachshunds, the book includes a huge range of
breeds. With fascinating captions on every page, even dog lovers
will learn something new. Dogs is a brilliant examination in 150
outstanding colour photographs.
Southern Africa has about 530 mammal species, ranging from little
shrews and bats to elephant, lion and rhino. The region is also home to
many marine species - seals, dolphins and whales - that inhabit both
coastal and deeper waters.
Now updated to reflect the latest taxonomic findings, Field Guide to
Mammals of Southern Africa will help with the identification of the
iconic larger animals, as well as the often bewildering array of
smaller species. The detailed descriptions of each species offer
insight into key identification characters, typical behaviour,
preferred habitat, food choice, reproduction and longevity. Full-colour
images and revised distribution maps complement the species accounts.
Whether you are watching an Eider soar low over the water or
listening to the iconic sound of a flock of geese flying overhead,
chances are you will already be familiar with many different
species of ducks, geese and swans found around the UK. But can you
tell a Goosander from a Red-breasted Merganser? Or confidently
distinguish between a Pink-footed Goose and a Greylag Goose? The
varied habitats in the British Isles provide a home to many ducks,
geese and swans that live here year-round, as well as the enormous
number of birds that arrive in winter. RSPB ID Spotlight Ducks,
Geese and Swans is a reliable fold-out chart with illustrations of
30 of the UK's most familiar wildfowl by renowned artist Stephen
Message. - Species are grouped by family and helpfully labelled to
assist with identification - Artworks are shown side-by-side for
quick comparison and easy reference at home or in the field - The
reverse of the chart provides information on the habitats,
behaviour, life cycles and diets of our ducks, geese and swans, as
well as the conservation issues they are facing and how the RSPB is
working to support them - Information on successful preservation
campaigns of UK wetlands and how to take part in the Wetland Birds
Survey is also included The ID Spotlight charts help wildlife
enthusiasts identify and learn more about our most common species
using accurate colour illustrations and informative, accessible
text.
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