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Meetings With
Remarkable Trees
by Thomas Pakenham |
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From ancient native trees, many
of which are huge and immeasurably old, to exotic newcomers from Europe, the
East and North America, Meetings with Remarkable Trees captures the
history and beauty of these entrancing living structures. |
| A new portable
hardback format of Thomas Pakenham's bestselling book of tree
portraits. |
| The
Spectator Cartoon Book |
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Latest edition of the annual
collection of the very best ascerbic and witty cartoons featured in "The
Spectator" magazine during 2004.
Perfect for a special gift. |
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The Earth From The Air - 366
Days
by Yann
Arthus-Bertrand |
| Inspired by the hugely
successful Earth From the Air-365 Days, this new, leap year edition includes 60
additional pages and 200 brand new images by the renowned aerial photographer
Yann Arthus-Bertrand. Reaching across the continents, from the icebergs of
Antarctica to the cotton fields of India, the breathtaking photographs are
accompanied by informative new captions that illuminate what we see and
describe the environmental concerns related to each location. |
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| Guinness World
Records 2009 |
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This year's edition, complete
with lime green holographic cover, is packed with thousands of new records, 3D
photography, fold-out features on such subjects as Harry Potter and the moon
landings, celebrity interviews and 100% new photography. |
| ... Aimed at
children but with a great cross over appeal for nostalgic adults
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| Hugh Johnson's
Wine Companion |
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Extensively
revised, this book combines detailed reference with practical advice on how to
enjoy wine to the full. Including a star-rating system for every producer
entry. The book begins with an analysis of wine and how it is made, with all
aspects - from vine to winery and cellar - covered in full |
| The Ultimate Book of Useless Information
by Keith Waterhouse |
| Hot on
the heels of the first Book of Useless Information - this is another
compendium of everything you never needed to know. |
Were you aware, for example, that dynamite contains
monkey nuts as an ingredient ?...
Or what percentage of the world's population is
drunk at any one time ?... The vital statistics of a groundhog ?... Or the odds
of being killed by a tornado ?... |
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| If the irredeemably pointless interests you, then this book is
for you... |
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