A highly illustrated and portable identification guide to the most common wild flowers and other plants This innovative photographic guide covers the most common wild flowers and other plants found in Great Britain and Ireland, as defined by the very latest distribution maps. It is designed so that anyone faced with an unfamiliar wild plant can confidently put a name to the species or recognise that it is a less common plant needing further investigation. The identification process is based on standard botanical features that are straightforwardly described, clearly illustrated and supported by a simple visual key to families. This book can be your springboard into the wider world of botanical identification, wherever you are, and of plants both common and rare. Covers the plants most likely to be seen, including those in coastal areas Includes more than 1,000 colour photographs, with macro images of key features when needed Features a friendly, easy-to-use design and text written in plain English, with essential botanical terms described and illustrated
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Rachel Hamilton crafts humorous books for young readers aged 9-12, driven by a passion for storytelling discovered during her time as an English teacher. Her diverse career path, including experiences in advertising, teaching, construction, and prison work, informs her creative approach. Hamilton divides her time between the UK and Dubai, where she not only writes but also engages with young people about the joys of reading and writing. Her primary aim is to create intentionally laughter-inducing stories.



- 2024
- 2020
Courage in my Carry-On
- 120 pages
- 5 hours of reading
The narrative follows Rachel's transformative journey from a shy teenager in New Zealand to a confident young adult through her travels and volunteer work across Sri Lanka, India, Cambodia, Thailand, and Uganda. Her experiences, including volunteering at a boy's orphanage and witnessing the harsh realities of child slavery, challenge her insecurities and inspire personal growth. Through these adventures, Rachel learns to confront her fears and embrace new challenges, ultimately discovering her strength and resilience.
- 2014
Quirky twelve year old Noelle (Know-All) Hawkins may be one of the brightest girls in her class but even she can't explain how her dad, wacky scientist Big Brain Brian, spontaneously combusted while sitting in a portaloo. It's true that he was working on a new top secret Brain Ray machine and was on the point of a great break-through when he vanished - could this have had something to do with his disappearance? Know-All is sure all is not as it seems and with the help of her sister Holly she is determined to find out what really happened to her dad!