The Hand Guide to the Birds of New Zealand is a trusted reference for lovers of New Zealand birds. Comprehensive, reliable and easy to use, this third revised edition features: *374 species, including 46 new additions *85 stunning colour paintings of New Zealand birds, including rare and recently extinct species *An introduction to key bird-watching sites *Distribution maps and an in-depth guide to field identification.
'You can put your hand on this book and swear by it, because it's the bible. Every bird of town, bush, swamp, island, beach, river and the sea is here - accurately, intricately, and beautifully observed.
Focusing on community development, this book explores its role in addressing social exclusion through detailed case studies from various European countries, including the UK, Spain, Belgium, Sweden, and Norway. It also incorporates insights from Denmark, Ireland, and Hungary, providing a comprehensive understanding of effective policies and practices that promote inclusivity and social cohesion.
Exploring the economic and socio-political aftermath of the First World War, this comparative study delves into its impact across Latin America. It analyzes how the war reshaped regional economies, influenced political structures, and altered social dynamics, providing insights into the lasting effects on Latin American countries. Through detailed examination, the book highlights the interconnectedness of global events and their local consequences, offering a nuanced understanding of this pivotal historical period.
Renowned for his contributions during the Enlightenment, James Sowerby was an exceptional artist and natural historian. His remarkable discoveries and extensive work resulted in a collection of visually stunning and scientifically valuable books covering a wide range of subjects, including plants, fungi, animals, fossils, and minerals. Sowerby's legacy reflects the intersection of art and science in the pursuit of knowledge during a transformative period in British history.
This book provides a challenging approach to understanding community
practice.It offers a much-needed theoretical perspective, setting out an
analysis of power and empowerment and exploring new ways of understanding
active citizenship.
Paul Henderson left school at the age of 15 and worked his way up from apprentice to become managing director of Britain's third-largest machine-tool manufacturer, Matrix Churchill. For almost 20 years he provided information, gathered on his many trips to Eastern Bloc countries, to a series of MI6 handlers. In September 1989, he showed Ministry of Defence officials, on a vast wall map, precisely where Saddam Hussein had built the factories that were turning out his missiles, artillery and munitions. He knew where they were because he had been inside many of them. In the Gulf War British and American aircraft used Henderson's information to helinpoint targets for the bombs that destroyed the military power of Iraq.;In return for his bravery and patriotism Henderson was betrayed by the British Government and forced to fight for his freedom from the dock at the Old Bailey. In November 1992 he won his case.;"The Unlikely Spy" is both the autobiography of an ordinary man and a potentially explosive document filled with revelations about the secret workings of the intelligence services and the Government itself.
This workbook provides a structured approach to transforming one's life from alcoholism to a path of personal growth and empowerment through alchemy. It outlines a 12-step process designed to help individuals cultivate positive changes, develop new habits, and embrace a fulfilling lifestyle. The focus is on self-discovery and the practical application of alchemical principles to foster resilience and healing.