In this exciting book, young readers can get to grips with the creepy crawlies that are under & overground.30 key topics are covered, each is presented in a neat 30-second soundbite, supported by a 3-second flash summary & a full-page colour artwork. Fun, active missions accompany the topics, encouraging readers to find out more. ...

More than 2000 of the most commonly observed & most distinctive insect species of Britain & Western Europe, from all orders & most families, are illustrated in this essential pocket guide. The text summarises key identification points, & introductory sections for each group covered give useful guidelines on the characteristics of the orders, families & genera covered. This is the most comprehensive guide available on the insects of this region & will be of great use to all naturalists with an interest in insects. ...

The varied landscapes of Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly are home to many diverse wildlife habitats. From coastal fringes to moorland peaks; from rivers & streams to woodlands & heaths; from farm land to mining landscapes of the past, even our own domestic gardens
- all of these habitats support a fascinating array of insects. This book will allow everyone who enjoys exploring the countryside to identify the most commonly encountered species of insects in Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly, including butterflies & moths; dragonflies & damselflies; grasshoppers & crickets; beetles; bumblebees; wasps; flies; &, bugs. It also provides a guide to some of the best sites for seeing these striking creatures.
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Ever been tempted by the thought of trying juicy deep fried mealworms, proteinrich cricket flower, or swapping your Walkers for salt & vinegar flavoured grasshoppers? If so then you are not alone! Over 2 billion people regularly eat insects as part of their diet, & the world is home to around 1, 900 edible insect species. For adventurous foodies & daring dieters comes the newest way to save the planet, eat more protein, & tickle taste buds. But this isn`t an insect cookbook. Instead it`s an informative field guide: exploring the origins of insect eating, offering tips on finding edible bugs & serving up a few delicious ideas of how to eat them once you`ve tracked them down! It

Includes:: a comprehensive list on edible insects & where to find them, how to prepare them, their versatile usage & nutritional value as well as a few recipes. A bug-eating checklist covering all known edible bugs so readers can mark off the ones they`ve eaten & seek out new delicacies concludes the book. This is a perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful, & adventurous side of entomophagy.

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` Inshore Britain` is an invaluable resource when planning a journey by small boat anywhere along Britain`s coast. Designed to provide guidance for sea kayakers, it is also appropriate for those making day trips in small craft. Full of sound & practical advice, providing essential guidance on aspects of safety & incorporating an exhaustive directory of useful information, this is the most comprehensive guide to Britain`s inshore waters available in a single volume. ` Inshore Britain` is an anthology of articles, each dealing with a particular stretch of coast around Britain, that were first published in Canoeist magazine. Stuart Fisher`s commentary is a fascinating read for anyone interested in Britain`s long & varied coastline. The text is fully illustrated with full colour mapping & the author`s photography. ...

Edmund White was forty-three years old when he moved to Paris in 1983. He spoke no French & knew just two people in the entire city, but soon discovered the anxieties & pleasures of mastering a new culture. White fell passionately in love with Paris, its beauty in the half-light & eternal mists; its serenity compared with the New York he had known. Intoxicated & intellectually stimulated by its culture, he became the definitive biographer of Jean Genet, wrote lives of Marcel Proust & Arthur Rimbaud. Frequent trips across the Channel to literary parties in London begot friendships with Julian Barnes, Alan Hollinghurst, Martin Amis & many others. When he left, fifteen years later, to return to the US, he was fluent enough to broadcast on French radio & TV, & as a journalist had made the acquaintance of everyone from Yves St Laurent to Catherine Deneuve to Michel Foucault. He`d also developed a close friendship with an older woman, Marie-Claude, through whom he`d come to a deeper understanding of French life. Inside a Pearl vividly recalls those fertile years, & offers a brilliant examination of a city & a culture eternally imbued with an aura of enchantment. ...

The book looks at all aspects of life in Ancient Athens, including the emergence of the Greek city-states; the wars fought against rival Greek states & foreign enemies; the introduction of democracy & law; Greek gods & goddesses; art & architecture; everyday life; Greek theatre & athletics; & the legacy the ancient Greeks have left behind. The book features cutaway diagrams, illustrations of Ancient Greek life, maps & impressive photographs of Ancient Greek artefacts. Informative captions, a complete glossary, time lines & an index make this title an ideal educational text. It fits into KS2 & the QCA Scheme of Work. It is an ideal text for shared & guided reading for KS2 pupils within the framework of the National Literacy Strategy. It helps to achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14. ...

The book looks at the foundation of the city of Rome & the growth of the Roman Empire; how Rome became a Republic; Roman gods & goddesses; & art & architecture. It also explores what life was like for the people of Ancient Rome, including Roman homes, the public baths, trade & commerce, clothes, & food & entertainment. The book features cutaway diagrams, picture strips, illustrations & photographs of Ancient Rome artefacts. Informative captions, a complete glossary, time lines & an index make this an ideal educational read. It is an ideal text for shared & guided reading for KS2 pupils within the framework of the National Literacy Strategy. It fits into KS2 History, providing an insight into 'significant people, events & places in the past'. It helps to achieve the goals of the Scottish Standard Curriculum 5-14. ...

” Inside Austria” is a gripping, in-depth personal report on postwar Austria`s economic & social success story but also on its turbulent political history. How has this small l&-locked country emerged as the European Union`s fourth richest member state? Who are the Austrians, one of Europe`s oldest people whose nation-state came into being only after the collapse of the Austro- Hungarian empire in 1918? To what extent have they come to terms with the demons of their recent past: Hitler`s Anschluss, the Waldheim affair & then later Jorg Haider`s disturbing radical right-wing ascendancy in Carinthia? This book is a unique study of the Austrian odyssey, based on a blend of academic research & half a century of personal observation by the Hungarian-born author who as a foreign correspondent & later as a political analyst obtained first-hand information from the politicians who played or are still playing a leading part in the march of events he has described. ...

Barcelona is the gem of Catalonia, abundant in rich & colourful architecture & design. This book reveals the historic interiors of a wide & varied range of the most interesting historic interiors. Specially commissioned photographs capture the essence of the buildings, from those of Antonio Gaudi & Josep Cadalfach, to the grandeur of the Opera House & the intimacy of an old candle shop. The city`s hotels, restaurants, cinemas & civic buildings are also featured. Each photograph is accompanied by a short text which reveals historical anecdotes attached to the interior & points out all the original features & aspects of architectural & design interest. Comprehensive information on buildings open to the public is included. ...