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I was bought this book at the age of 8 years, & I still have it today, aged 69. I found it a most interesting and informative book, without it being stuffy & boring like so many nature books that turn children off. It gave me an interest in nature that I still have today, the book is somewhat tattered now but I shall never part with it, it is the only book I kept from my childhood, I could not give it higher praise, a must for any child who shows any interest in any aspect of nature.

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Periods of great conflict have peppered the human experience for as long as we have existed, but the motivation for warfare, the identity of the combatants and their chosen equipment and methods have changed drastically over time. Of course, war is violent and destructive by its very nature, but wartime is often also a period of great social and technological change. Some of the most important inventions ever conceived were meant as solutions to the problems of wartime. In 1881, Hiram Maxim, an American born inventor was visiting an exhibition in Paris when he was told by an acquaintance If you wanted to make a lot of money, invent something that will enable these Europeans to cut each other s throats with greater facility. He went on to develop the first machine gun. Hitler created the autobahn in order to radically improve the German infrastructure, and therefore ready his people for war. In 1946, Raytheon scientist and war hero Percy Spencer discovered that the magnetron device he was developing (the heart

A neurasthenic aristocrat turns his back on the vulgarity of modern life and retreats to an isolated country villa. Here he pursues his obsessions with exotic flowers, rare gems and perfumes and embarks on a series of increasingly strange aesthetic experiments.

Following on from British Isles: A Natural History, The Nature of Britain is another landmark primetime series brought to us by the formidable Natural History Unit. In each programme Alan turns wildlife detective, taking us on a journey of discovery through 8 different British natural habitats and their unique flora and fauna, week by week piecing together the jigsaw the makes up our homeland.

Poppy, Sam and all their friends from Apple Tree Farm are back, and this time they're busy in the garden. Illustrated by Stephen Cartwright, each fabulous spread introduces young children to a species of garden wildlife and there are plenty of simple nature activities and tips to keep the whole family busy throughout the summer months.

Huckleberry Finn meets Bear Grylls. This incredible book is packed full of activities to help children engage with and adore the great outdoors. Pish for birds, become a bat detective, take a city safari, track snakes and lizards, make nettle soup and bark rubbings. You might want to chop out the chapter on itching powder and pea shooters...

Educating the Young Horse respects the individuality, temperament and nature of each horse. Utilising this approach, the trainer must develop their skills in observation, judgement and understanding. But the rewards are great with a confident, well-adjusted and well-rounded young horse. This book is not only suitable for young or green horses, but also excellent for those requiring retraining.