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Following on from the hugely popular Mesozoic Art, this magnificent new volume showcases 25 amazing artists whose work represents the very best of palaeoart.

We learn so much from our canine companions as they shower us with love and share the ups and downs of our lives.

A dead body in Santa's lap is not what Harvey Beckett wanted for Christmas. The streets of St. Marin's are decorated for Christmas, and Harvey Beckett has decided that she'll host Santa Claus at her bookstore, reviving the town's long-standing tradition. But on the first day of the holiday season, a man stumbles into Santa's lap and dies, threatening the holiday spirit . . . and bringing a slew of questions that Harvey can't resist trying to answer. Will Harvey's queries land her, her friends - and their dogs - in a load of trouble?

She has always said if she was running, it's because she was being chased. That's never been more true.  It's Autumn, bookstore owner Harvey Beckett's favorite time of year, and she's most excited about two things - her bookshop's float in the annual Harvest Parade and pumpkin everything. But when her best friend Mart finds the body of her running coach and high school gym teacher behind the bleachers one fall morning, Harvey becomes enthralled in a mystery that uncovers their quaint town's darkest secrets. When Harvey's curiosity gets the best of her, she and her pup Mayhem find that maybe there are just some secrets better left undiscovered.

The things Harvey Beckett doesn't know about her neighbors could get her killed. In the perfect days of early May, bookshop owner Harvey Beckett is looking forward to evenings of walking Mayhem, reading before bed, and maybe even enjoying a snuggle with her favorite mechanic. But a meandering dog walk pushes pause on those plans when she and Mayhem stumble upon the body of the much-detested local bank manager. Harvey and her friends discover that there's a lot going on behind the scenes in quiet St. Marin's, a lot that people are hiding. Can Harvey help, or will her helping only end up creating more trouble for everyone around her?

Mother-daughter bonding time shouldn't involve running from a big tractor. When Harvey Beckett stumbles upon the body of the community's most reviled dairy farmer, she, her friends, and her parents are launched into an investigation that reveals a family secret that wasn't really that secret after all. Soon, Harvey's curiosity lands her and her mother in a heap of danger that may mark the end of her sleuthingCan Harvey help find the murderer and protect the victim's family before the murderer finds her?

Change is hard in a small Southern town, especially when it brings a side of murder. All Harvey Beckett wants to do is help the residents of St. Marin's find the perfect book for that moment, snuggle with her hound dog Mayhem, and be ignored by her cat Aslan. But when the small, waterside town's newest resident discovers the body of the community's persnickety reporter in her bookshop storeroom just before her grand opening, Harvey can't help trying to solve the crime, even when it might cost her business and her life. The more questions Harvey asks, the more secrets she uncovers. Will Harvey and her friends be able to solve the murder of the town reporter without her becoming a victim herself?This book addresses racism in both the plot and the writing style.

Professional botanist Peter Stroh decides to explore within his local parish boundaries for wildlife and flora over a year, but instead of grumbling at what is missing he determines to look at what he actually finds. His writing about his weekly meanders is highly engaging and the results he finds on his doorstep are a surprising delight.

The fourth novel in the No.1 bestselling Canon Clement series

A hand-painted compendium of common and rare breed chickens by the Sunday Times bestselling gardenerIt is my hope that this book will help you discover, or reconfirm, which chicken breeds are your favourites and encourage you to keep them yourself, or at least to remember them.The gardener and artist Arthur Parkinson has kept happy chickens all his life, and is on a mission to prove that you can too. In Hen Party, he distils everything he has learnt about his feathered friends into one gloriously illustrated bantam-sized guide.Spotlighting more than fifty breeds from the classy Ancona to the lavishly laced Wyandotte, Arthur explores each hen's quirks and qualities alongside gorgeous watercolour paintings of his 'ladies'. Later in the book he shares detailed advice that will equip you with the practical skills to look after chickens in your own garden, whether the most common breeds or the most perilously rare - for as Arthur notes, if we don't celebrate all hens great and small, the lesser-known varieties may well disappear.Joyful and inspiring, Hen Party is for anyone dreaming of the good life.

Uppfödarguiden för nya hunduppfödare är den ultimata guiden för alla som vill börja med hunduppfödning. Boken är skriven av en uppfödare med många års erfarenhet i branschen. Den täcker alla aspekter av hunduppfödning, från grundläggande kunskap till avancerade tekniker, och ger nya uppfödare den självförtroende och kunskap de behöver för att lyckas.InnehållBoken inleds med författarens egen berättelse och en introduktion till vad det innebär att vara en ansvarsfull uppfödare. Den lyfter fram etiska riktlinjer och vikten av att värna om djurens välmående.Lär dig om rasers ursprung och utveckling, samt hur du väljer avelshundar. Få insikt i viktiga hälsoaspekter och hur du säkerställer att valparna får en bra start i livet.En grundlig genomgång av avelsmetoder, inklusive selektiv avel, inavel, linjeavel och utavel.Lär dig om parningsprocessen från början till slut. Förstå hundens reproduktionscykel, tecken på lyckad parning och hur du förbereder dig inför valpning.Allt du behöver veta om dräktighet och valpning, inklusive hur du känner igen och hanterar komplikationer. Få tips om hur du kan säkerställa en trygg valpning för både tik och valpar.Valpvård är avgörande för att få fram friska och glada hundar. Lär dig om rätt näring, socialisering och hur du stödjer valparnas utveckling under de första månaderna.Boken ger råd om hur du hittar och utvärderar potentiella valpköpare. Lär dig om uppföljning efter försäljning och hur du säkerställer att valparna hamnar i bra hem.Få tillgång till checklistor, verktyg och resurser som hjälper dig i din uppfödarroll.Boken innehåller även verkliga berättelser och erfarenheter från författaren, som ger värdefulla insikter och inspiration.]]>

A lyrical exploration of our complex and intricate relationship with the natural world in all its muddy, messy and beautiful glory.Lucy Lapwing grew up playing out. A woodlouse-collecting, snail-racing, tree-climbing, muddy-footed child, she and her siblings spent more time playing outside than in. Lucy was always intrigued by the natural world, but it wasnt until she was diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma at the age of twenty-three, that she found what she describes as The Nature Thing. Over the months of her chemotherapy treatment, she burrowed even further down the nature wormhole, distracting herself by bumbling around nature reserves and greenspaces, snapping photos of any wildlife she found.In her book, Love Is A Toad, Lucy seeks to explore and celebrate the world around us in all its muddy, messy and beautiful glory. Interwoven with her own story, Lucy takes to the fields, moors and footpaths of the UK with her fellow nature enthusiasts and digs down into the emotions which nature inspires. Through these interactions and Lucys own observations, she examines the connection we have with the natural world - from wild grief and anger through to soaring joy and indefatigable hope.

The Costa Rican cloud forest, a mysterious amphibian killer, and the vanished species of the golden toad—Twin documentarians and environmental writers, who have collaborated with Leonardo DiCaprio’s RE:WILD campaign, carry on their father’s mission at the heart of the modern extinction crisis.

The first photographic field guide to present the moths of western North America as they are found in nature, making it easy to use for novices and experts alikeWestern North America is home to a surprising array of moth species that come in a variety of colors and sizes. This richly illustrated field guide covers 1,900 of the most commonly occurring species in the region, from the United States–Mexico border north to Edmonton, Alberta, and central British Columbia. Images on the full-color plates are marked with arrows to help users quickly know the most important features to look for, while facing-page species accounts highlight these features and, when applicable, how they differ from those of similar species. Whether you are a beginning moth enthusiast or a seasoned observer in the field, Moths of Western North America is the ultimate photographic guide to these marvelous insects.Covers 1,900 of the most common species in western North AmericaFeatures more than 2,000 spectacular color photos of live specimens, at rest, including examples of variations and sexual dimorphism where presentSpecies accounts describe key identification features and include information on caterpillar host plants, the time of year in which adults may be found, and the probability of encountering each speciesIncludes a range map for each speciesProvides invaluable tips for newcomers on how to get started observing moths

The ultimate illustrated guide to elephants and their prehistoric relativesToday, only three species of elephants survive—the African savanna elephant, the African forest elephant, and Asian elephants. Yet the true scale of the proboscidean order, which includes living elephants and their extinct relatives, is far more expansive, spanning 60 million years of evolution and five continents. This book provides a comprehensive look at proboscidean biology and evolutionary history, describing the characteristics of every known species and revealing an incredible array of adaptations, from variations in tusks and trunks to specialized teeth. With stunning illustrations by Shu-yu Hsu, Elephants and Their Fossil Relatives is the essential reference guide to the most remarkable animals ever to walk the earth.Brings together all known elephant species and their fossil relatives in a single volumeCovers more than 230 extinct species ranging in size from creatures no larger than a chihuahua to colossal giants weighing up to three times the mass of modern elephantsFeatures hundreds of stunning full-color illustrations and cutting-edge 3D reconstructions—many restored for the first timeDelves into the biology and behavior of modern elephants, answering key questions about their anatomy, behavior, and profound impact on human cultureDraws on groundbreaking studies of ancient proteins, isotopes, and DNAA must-have for elephant lovers everywhere

Once common across most of the country, beavers were hunted to extinction in the sixteenth century, but have gradually been returning to Scottish waters. In this deeply personal account, Argaty's Tom Bowser tells of his attempts to save these incredible animals, and the gains that beavers ultimately brought to his family farm.

Recovering from surgery, Paul Clements and his wife, Felicity, spent a year in a remote cottage in the woodlands of Montalto Estate, Co. Down. Through the lens of a curious observer and a budding bird watcher, Clements describes in exquisite detail his discovery of the restorative power of nature. Beautifully written, A Year in the Woods is a fusion of social and cultural history, nature writing and memoir. Reflecting back on this magical year spent in the woods through the journal he kept, Clements describes his awakening to the wonder of the woodland and developing his deep connection to nature. Peppered with fascinating folklore and history, Clements celebrates the changing seasons, from harsh winter storms to dry languid summer evenings. Clements is a gifted writer, but it is his detailed and often humorous descriptions of the complexities of nature at his doorstep from the foibles and idiosyncrasies of various fauna, to his awe of nature's resilience to ever-changing weather conditions that ultimately captivates the reader.

THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING SERIESCANON DANIEL CLEMENT IS BACK...In the spring of 1990, we return to Champton, where the characters we've come to love are all aflutter as a glamorous movie set takes over the village. As the actors don their bonnets, gowns and crowns, a murder interrupts filming on set - and it's an ingenious murder . . . Can Daniel solve the mystery with help from his sidekick Detective Sergeant Neil Vanloo - even when things are so sticky between them?

Cats have a rich history throughout humankind and folklore is rife with examples of cat cunning and compassion. This gorgeously illustrated deck and guidebook brings the ancient practice of cat-worship to the hugely popular oracle deck and mysticism category following in the footsteps of Cat Tarot, Cats Rule the Earth Tarot, and Woodland Wardens.