I loved this book and it was made all the better by being read by the inimitable author.
It was very funny (of course), educational and very touching without being sentimental. The twist at the end came as a pleasant and surprisingly unexpected, er, surprise! :-)
Original, witty and very honest, this is a little treat of a book. Oh, and if you weren't that interested in birds (of the feathered variety) beforehand, you might think again having read this...
The Macmillan Readers series is one of the most popular and respected series of Readers for learners of English. Macmillan Readers are simplified 'retellings' of an original work. They are created by highly-experienced ELT writers.Who is the man behind the world's most famous politician? Barack Obama has been shaped by his experience of many different cultures. He is the sone of a white American mother and a black Kenyan father. He grew up in Hawaii and Indonesia.
An accessible and balanced account, Food Politics laid the groundwork for today's food revolution and changed the way we respond to food industry marketing practices. Now, a new introduction and concluding chapter bring us up to date on the key events in that movement. This pathbreaking, prize-winning book helps us understand more clearly than ever before what we eat and why. This book is published by University of California Press.
An Apple a Day turns the spotlight on sayings that we take for granted, examining their often surprising or fascinating origins, their use, and why they are true - or sometimes aren't... From wise words originating with the Old Testament and other ancient texts, by way of practical sayings that have gone into the language, to relatively modern gems often coined by poets, writers or philosophers, An Apple a Day shows that most proverbs are as useful today as they ever were when they were newly minted.
For all those sick of politicians and their slick spin, or bored of broadcasters who bombard and bully their hapless interviewees, Do They Think You're Stupid? has the answers. Written by the author of the best-selling The Pig That Wants to Be Eaten, these short, stimulating capsules of philosophy cut through the woolliest of rhetoric to identify the faulty reasoning and argumentative strategies that are used around us every day.
Many peace activists in Palestine/Israel believe that the two-state solution is gone, buried under the massive Israeli settlement blocs. Obama's last-ditch effort seems the last chance. What obstacles, in Israel and in the US, could defeat him? And if he fails, what next - a single state, a regional confederation?
Presented by Joe Inglis, star of the highly successful BBC series Vets in Practice and a former Blue Peter vet, it is full of great tips - whether you are looking to buy a new kitten or already have a feline friend. A friendly style, clear summaries and sections (including different breeds, cat nutrition, behaviour and health) make this the purr-fect purr-chase!
This audiobook is based on the DVD of the same name.
Presented by Joe Inglis, star of the highly successful BBC series Vets In Practice and a former Blue Peter vet, this audio is full of great tips - whether you are looking to buy a new puppy or already have a faithful canine friend. A friendly style, clear summaries and sections (including dog nutrition, behaviour and 'nose-to-tail' health) make this really useful and entertaining listening!
Can we expect to get better and fresher and more relevant with age, or will we inevitably grow stale, brittle, and irrelevant? In many art forms, it's assumed that the older you get, the fresher and deeper you'll get... yet conversely, people seem surprised when somebody gets better with age. What does this say about our understanding of age, awareness, and longevity?
This first Signs of the Times talk explores "Moses as a war criminal" and "cosmic child-abuse atonement". How does religion sanction violence, for whom, and at what spiritual cost?
This second Signs of the Times talk explores the colonisation of the soul that drives consumerism and climate change. How can we face come-what-may in the come-to-pass?
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