We live in a time of climate crisis and ecological emergency. The UK is among the most nature-depleted countries in the world. There are many reasons for this, but our long history of industrial and urban development is one of them. Badly planned development, from roads to housing, is still causing major problems for wildlife. We have to plan better and more in harmony with nature. Planning for Nature tells the story of planning battles to save special places for nature, to inspire people ...

The story of the battle of Turnham Green and how 'the sack of London' was prevented by Londoners. As Charles I's army marched on the capital in the autumn of 1642, Nehemiah Wallington, a wood-turner living near London Bridge, wrote in his journal, 'those cruel cavilers doe so plonder & pillage & commit Rapin & use such cruelty that the poore people are caused to fly from house and home to save their children'. Most Londoners shared his fears that city would be pillaged and burnt by the kin...

'He does write beautifully, especially of his greatest love - our wild birds ... On The Marsh is a delightful read.' Christopher Hart, Daily MailHow the rewilding of eight acres of Norfolk marshland inspired a family and brought nature even closer to home.When writer Simon Barnes heard a Cetti's warbler sing out as he turned up to look at a house for sale, he knew immediately that he had f...

On the hunt for hidden treasure, two former best friends turned adversaries must put the past behind them if they hope to make it home.This childhood friends-to-lovers male/male romantic fantasy for fans of Tusk Love and Sara Raasch crackles with tension and heat.When he isn’t training as a Warden to become half the hero his father was, Griff Sayer is in the business of breaking hearts all across the town of Mayfair, although that slows dow...

'He does write beautifully, especially of his greatest love — our wild birds...On The Marsh is a delightful read.' – Christopher Hart, Daily MailHow the rewilding of eight acres of Norfolk marshland inspired a family and brought nature even closer to home.When writer Simon Barnes heard a Cetti's warbler sing out as he turned up to look at a house for sale, he knew immediately that he had found his new home. The fact that h...

This intimate portrait by his former personal assistant and confidante reveals the man behind the legendary filmmaker-for the first time.Stanley Kubrick, the director of a string of timeless movies from Lolita and Dr. Strangelove to A Clockwork Orange, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Full Metal Jacket, and others, has always been depicted by the media as the Howard Hughes of filmmakers, a weird artist obsessed with his work and privacy to the poin...

Selected writings on three decades of popular music from one of the most influential critics of his generation.Spanning three decades worth of astute, acerbic, and overall astounding music writing, Kick Out the Jams is the first large-scale anthology of the work of renowned critic Dave Marsh. Ranging from Elvis Presley to Kurt Cobain, from Nina Simone to Ani DiFranco, from the Beatles to Green Day, the book gives an opinionated, eye-opening overview of 20t...

Selected writings on three decades of popular music from one of the most influential critics of his generation.Spanning three decades worth of astute, acerbic, and overall astounding music writing, Kick Out the Jams is the first large-scale anthology of the work of renowned critic Dave Marsh. Ranging from Elvis Presley to Kurt Cobain, from Nina Simone to Ani DiFranco, from the Beatles to Green Day, the book gives an opinionated, eye-opening overview of 20t...

This book is the first authoritative text on the role that physicists play in solving the inherently multidisciplinary science and technology challenges in food manufacturing. Topics range from designing safe, nutritious and great-tasting foods to the process technology and manufacturing know-how needed to deliver compelling product innovation. The book provides a foundational resource for the transformation of engineering and materials characterisation in the food and pharmaceuticals indu...

Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.Era una chica rica... pero necesitaba un empleo urgentemente.Samantha Piper pertenecía a una familia acomodada, pero estaba harta de que la trataran como a una niña. Necesitaba ser independiente y sabía cómo conseguirlo... convirtiéndose en la nueva secretaria de Dylan Harmon.Su jefe no tardó en quedarse fascinado... y no sólo por sus habilidades como secretaria. Pero Sam ocultaba un gran secreto y era s...

Un hôtel, 18 auteurs, 18 histoires, et tout se métamorphose.Un lieu de passage où les vies et les destins s’entremêlent. Le passé, le présent, le futur imprègnent les murs de mystères et vibrent au travers du temps.Chaque histoire est une porte qui s’ouvre sur l’inconnu. Emotions, frissons, aventures resonnent jusqu’aux fondations de l’hôtel Avalon.Guidé par l’ascenseur à travers les étages et les genres, l’exploration de l’hôtel est palpitante, mais attention où l’...

COOLER DEAL – HEIßE NACHT? von ANNE MARSHMilliardär Nash begleitet seine gute Freundin Wren zu einer Hochzeitsfeier – wenn sie ihn bei einer Junggesellenauktion ersteigert. Der perfekte Deal! Bis ihr falsches Spiel echtes Begehren entfacht. Aber für eine heiße Nacht darf Nash nicht ihre Freundschaft riskieren!DIE NANNY UND DER PLAYBOY-BOSS von ZURI DAYEin Findelbaby stellt das sorglose Playboyleben von Unternehmer Desmond auf den Ko...