Ken Thomson Book order

A beautifully illustrated spotter's guide to 52 of Britain's most successful plants - their names, stories, uses and quirks

A second volume of thought-provoking ideas from the author of The Daily Telegraph's 'Sceptical Gardener' column

A rediscovery of Darwin the botanist and his theories on insectivorous and climbing plants.

Nadstavbový kurz řady určený zejména pro výuku na středních odborných učilištích připravujících profesionály - automechaniky. Mohou jej však také využít provozní zaměstnanci, nižší management servisních a prodejních firem a podniků vyrábějících jak automobily, tak i subdodavatelské výrobky či materiály pro automobilový průmysl. Učebnice obsahuje 22 strukturovaných lekcí. Tematicky je sestavena tak, aby pokryla jak jednotlivé součásti a vlastnosti aut, tak i jejich fungování, obsluhu a servis. Vedle „klasických témat typu The fuel system, nebo The brakes se však objevují i specifičtější oddíly, jako například stále aktuálnější Protecting the environment. Velmi užitečným oddílem učebnice je abecední slovníček, který shrnuje odbornou slovní zásobu z probraných tematických oblastí. Další součástí jsou ZDARMA mp3 audio nahrávky rozhovorů a textů (dostupné po registraci do e-shopu v sekci Materiály ke stažení). V neposlední řadě je třeba zmínit elektronickou příručku učitele, která je zde umístěna v materiálech ke stažení.

The fascinating life story of Ken Hom, who, brought up in the poverty in Chicago's Chinatown, went on to become a celebrated household name and one of the world's greatest authorities on Chinese and Asian food.

Where do camels belong? In the Arab world may seem the obvious answer, but they are relative newcomers there. They evolved in North America, retain their greatest diversity in South America, and the only remaining wild dromedaries are in Australia. This is a classic example of the contradictions of 'native' and 'invasive' species, a hot issue right now, as the flip-side of biodiversity. We have all heard the horror stories of invasives, from Japanese knotweed that puts fear into the heart of gardeners to brown tree snakes that have taken over the island of Guam. But do we need to fear invaders? And indeed, can we control them, and do we choose the right targets? Ken Thompson puts forward a fascinating array of narratives to explore what he sees as the crucial question - why only a minority of introduced species succeed, and why so few of them go on to cause trouble. He discusses, too, whether our fears could be getting in the way of conserving biodiversity, and responding to the threat of climate change.

'A delight ... if you have simply had enough of people refusing to take gardening seriously, I suggest you buy The Sceptical Gardener' The Spectator

Drawing from personal experiences in the Army and Army Air Corps during WWII, the author provides an authentic recounting of significant events without embellishment. This expanded edition builds on previous memoirs, featuring insights into the lives of fellow pilots and reflections on contemporary societal issues. The narrative is enriched by photographs and a deeper exploration of the challenges faced during and after the war, offering a unique perspective on both military history and modern-day concerns.

Ken Hom is widely regarded as the world's leading authority on Oriental cuisine, and with the Complete Chinese Cookbook, he has created a seminal collection of his best-loved dishes.