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Food for Free (Collins GEM)

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by: Richard Mabey

August 02, 2004
I do like a bit of hedgerow and it's great to enjoy the free gifts from Mother Nature, but until I got my hands on a copy of this pocket sized guide, it was a little unclear.

This book is ideal and helps you understand what's under your nose in the gardens! So many common plants can be used in cooking and yet still we pay mini-fortunes for little bags of this and that in the shops. This book certainly helped me to identify and try some of the more obscure plants that I had absolutely no idea I could eat.

It's clear descriptions of what they look like alongside nice imagery of the plants themselves help you feel brave enough to give them a pluck and cook and the warnings are there to be heeded, particularly when it ... Read More:

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There's No Place Like Space: All about Our Solar System (Cat in the Hat's Learning Library)

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by: Tish Rabe, Dr Seuss

1999-10
Not good for young readers in the UK.

American book - so color not colour.

Otherwise OK

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A Dog's Life

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by: Martin Clunes

September 04, 2008
Love Martin Clunes, love dogs, loved his recent documentary about dogs - so all good. This book does tally with the tv programme about history of dogs but the bits I actually enjoyed best are his own personal history with dogs and his present day trials, tribulations and joys with them. Just one thing - I'd love to know how Mary is these days.

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Cesar's Way: The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems

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by: Cesar Millan

February 07, 2008
As said before if you watch his show most of what is in the book will be nothing new, if you are looking for advice on specific problems and how to cure them this is not for you.
It really just goes over cesar's attitude towards dealing with your dog rather than an specifics.
It is nicely written and I did enjoy reading it and it did give me a push to be more confident around my dogs to help influence them which I do feel helps, although I'm not into alpha rolls or choke chains.
If you are looking for the miracle cures you see him do on TV, look somewhere else, like a trainer/behaviourist, but if you already have a dog and don't feel totally incontrol this may give you a bit of a lift to be more confident in their handling.

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AQA Biology AS Level: Student's Book

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by: Glenn Toole, Susan Toole

April 21, 2008
As said before if you watch his show most of what is in the book will be nothing new, if you are looking for advice on specific problems and how to cure them this is not for you.
It really just goes over cesar's attitude towards dealing with your dog rather than an specifics.
It is nicely written and I did enjoy reading it and it did give me a push to be more confident around my dogs to help influence them which I do feel helps, although I'm not into alpha rolls or choke chains.
If you are looking for the miracle cures you see him do on TV, look somewhere else, like a trainer/behaviourist, but if you already have a dog and don't feel totally incontrol this may give you a bit of a lift to be more confident in their handling.

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Wildwood: A Journey Through Trees

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by: Roger Deakin

June 26, 2008
A great read if you can cope with the "heres another one of my friends who owns a wood etc"

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AQA Psychology A AS: Student's Book (Aqa As Level): Student's Book (Aqa As Level)

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by: Jane Willson, Rosie McGinley, Julia Willerton, Simon Green, James Bailey

March 28, 2008
A great read if you can cope with the "heres another one of my friends who owns a wood etc"

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Hot, Flat and Crowded: Why the World Needs a Green Revolution - and How We Can Renew Our Global Future

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by: Thomas Friedman

September 08, 2008

In Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution--and How It Can Renew America, Thomas Friedman presents an irresistible opportunity for Americans--one that can save the planet and increase our wealth.

The world is flat because of globalization--which is good, as ideas and practices can spread effectively. What is not so good is that our world population is exploding and countries like India and China are seeing an increase in wealth, which puts more strain on the world's resources and increases global warming.

Friedman begins the book with a discussion of how America has changed post 9/11. He uses the example of the US consulate built in 1882 in Istanbul. The consulate was built in the heart of the city: "it was an easy ... Read More:

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Dry Store Room No. 1: The Secret Life of the Natural History Museum

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by: Richard Fortey

September 01, 2008
This more than just a description of a museum. This is also a journey into the history of the natural sciences and a part biography as well. Well illustarted, Richard Fortey describes an institution that is trying hard (and succeeding if the new Darwin Centre is any guide)to move with the times, make science accesible to the public, yet has more going on behind the scenes than we could ever give credit.

Anyone who lives in or visits London should pay more than one visit to this marvelous place, and thanks to this book they will be well briefed as to what goes and has gone on there.

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AQA Science GCSE Science Students Book: GCSE Science: Student Book (Aqa Science)

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by: Ann Fullick, Patrick Fullick, J Breithaupt

April 24, 2006
This more than just a description of a museum. This is also a journey into the history of the natural sciences and a part biography as well. Well illustarted, Richard Fortey describes an institution that is trying hard (and succeeding if the new Darwin Centre is any guide)to move with the times, make science accesible to the public, yet has more going on behind the scenes than we could ever give credit.

Anyone who lives in or visits London should pay more than one visit to this marvelous place, and thanks to this book they will be well briefed as to what goes and has gone on there.