New ideas in ecology have implications for managing forest ecosystems. The discipline of silviculture is at a crossroads. Silviculturists are under increasing pressure to develop practices that sustain the full function and dynamics of forested ecosystems and maintain ecosystem diversity and resilie[...]
"Run Your Butt Off!" is founded on the simple concept that in order to lose weight, calories burned must exceed calories consumed. No gimmicks or shortcuts can circumvent that weight-loss reality. This book shows readers how to shed unwanted pounds by approaching both sides of the weight-loss equati[...]
It is a fascinating survey of the modern obsession with the destruction of Pompeii as seen through the eyes or artists. Destroyed yet paradoxically preserved by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in a.d. 79, Pompeii and other nearby sites are usually considered places where we can most directly experien[...]
Rhythmic breathing increases lung volume; improves awareness and control; helps prevent injury and side stitches; improves running for those with asthma; allows runners to quickly set a pace for quality training and racing; and helps athletes manage muscle cramps. This book reviews the basics of rhy[...]
The second book by prize-winning Japanese novelist Fuminori Nakamura to be available in English translation, a follow-up to 2012's critically acclaimed "The Thief?"another fantastically creepy, electric literary thriller that explores the limits of human depravity?and the powerful human instinct to [...]
This phenomenal book by Margrit Coates,the world's leading animal healer, will teach you how to make a real difference to your pet's happiness and well-being through hands-on energy healing. Energy healing is a non-invasive, complementary - yet very effective - therapy that can be used to help impro[...]
Following the success of 'Healing for Horses', in this book, Margrit Coates explains how readers can learn to interact with equines on a deep level. She gives practical advice on how to tune into your horse and understand what he or she is trying to communicate to you about wellbeing. You will disco[...]
Explains how horses can offer healing and guidance to us, the people in their lives. This title explores the key lessons that we can learn from these magnificent animals. It draws upon powerful true stories and practical experience to explore themes and offer profound insights ranging from creativit[...]
What is my pet really thinking? This title reveals how animals talk to us all the time. It unlocks the secret of tuning into and connecting with pets at the very deepest level.[...]
Margrit Coates's new book is essential reading for anyone who loves animals and who wishes to improve their understanding of animal behaviour. One of the world's leading animal communicators and healers, Margrit has many years' experience working closely with species of all kinds - from horses, dogs[...]
"The Rough Guide to Rio de Janeiro" is the essential travel guide with clear maps and coverage of Rio de Janeiro's unforgettable attractions. From the Christ statue at Corcovado and the fun-filled beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema to the fascinating less-visited areas like Santa Teresa and the Zona [...]
"The Rough Guide to Jamaica" is the ultimate travel guide to the most captivating of the Caribbean islands. From dining by the sea to dancing under the stars, we've picked out the best of Jamaica, with full-colour pictures offering a taste of what to expect. Detailed practical advice covers everythi[...]
"The Rough Guide to South America on a Budget" is the definitive guide to making the most of this exotic region without breaking the bank. Backpackers, career-breakers, gap year travellers and those who want more bang for their buck, will find in-depth budget information for all twelve South America[...]
The First World War in the Middle East is an accessibly written military and social history of the clash of world empires in the Dardanelles, Egypt and Palestine, Mesopotamia, Persia and the Caucasus. Coates Ulrichsen demonstrates how wartime exigencies shaped the parameters of the modern Middle Eas[...]
Qatar and the Arab Spring offers a frank examination of Qatar's startling rise to regional and international prominence, describing how its distinctive policy stance toward the Arab Spring emerged. In only a decade, Qatari policy-makers - led by the Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, and his p[...]
A look at the history, culture and personalities of this famous Suffolk town, through archive photographs, maps, portraits and contemporary paintings. Tim Coates' accessible text takes the reader from the earliest accounts of Roman occupation, through the development of maritime trading links (and t[...]
The major difference between free-flight and radio-controlled scale models is that all the adjustments to the flight path of the former must be made before release. Free flight models must be capable of stable flight, whether under power or on the glide, without the need or the opportunity to carry [...]
Including guidelines and information on the key components of personalizing learning, this book offers activities to support personal, team and whole school understanding. It provides a range of diagnostic and developmental activities that can be used to support planning and implementation. It focus[...]
Explores the relationship between emotional intelligence and high performing leaders. This title identifies the impact of stress on decision-making. It advocates strategies for retaining personal health whilst performing at a high level and in particular enhancing creativity.[...]