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The adventure of Pumi, the Police Cat: Book recommended for children and preteen between 6-7 and 10-11 years old.
by A. P. HernándezPumi is a very special cat. Unlike his brothers, who enjoy hunting, scratching sofas and racing, Pumi likes to watch the stars, ask questions and, above all, doing justice. He wants to become a police dog when he grows, and that is why he asks Moe the library mouse to help him learn how to read and write. But things aren’t as easy as they seem. Trying to enter the police force, Pumi finds himself in a world ruled by dogs and prejudice, a world where cats, no matter how brave they are, have no place. The obstacles in his way will test his determination, strength and perseverance, while they will help him meet new friends and live great adventures. Book recommended for children and preteen between 6-7 and 10-11 years old.
Winner: My Racing Life (ebook)
by A. P. MccoyAt Sandown Park on the 25 April 2015, riding Box Office, two jumps from home, the realisation hit me. This is it. This is really the end.I was now a matter of seconds away from the moment all the numbers stopped for ever. My career total of National Hunt winners would remain at 4,348 after this, my 17,546th ride. All the stats, the numbers that had governed my life for the last two decades, they were just a few hundred yards from being stilled for ever. My whole career, my whole adult life, had been built on making those numbers click upwards as fast as I could, but in a couple of furlongs they would never move again.Deciding to retire was the most difficult decision I've ever had to make. Fortunately I was able to go out at the very top, and being able to say that makes me a very, very lucky man indeed. And now, in this book, I've been able to look back over my entire career - both good and bad moments - and see it in its entirety: the biggest wins, the disappointments, the injuries and the tragedies, my wonderful family, and the amazing horses and the fantastic personalities I've worked with.18,000 people turned up to that final race at Sandown, and I can now look back on my career with immense pride and gratitude. But that chapter of my life is closed. This book is the final word on my riding career - it's time to move forward.
The Secret Life of Sharks: A Leading Marine Biologist Reveals the Mysteries o
by A. Peter KlimleyMarine biologist Pete Klimley swims with the sharks. He was one of the first scientists to free-dive among sharks, and he has spent nearly thirty years studying shark behavior, sometimes swimming in schools of several hundred sharks. From his firsthand observations he has learned that sharks are not the vicious man-eaters that we imagine, but fascinating animals with complex behaviors.Most people who think of sharks at all think immediately of great white sharks. But there are more than four hundred species of shark. Dr. Klimley has studied several species, most notably the great white and the hammerhead. (He describes the great white as the athlete among sharks, and the hammerhead as the Ph.D. of the shark world.) In The Secret Life of Sharks Dr. Klimley reveals the significant discoveries he made about hammerhead navigation and great white eating habits. By studying hammerheads gathered around underwater seamounts, Dr. Klimley learned that hammerheads rely on sophisticated tracking of ocean-floor magnetism to navigate. His long-term study of great white sharks off the California coast demonstrated that these huge sharks prefer to eat seals and sea lions because of the energy contained in their fatty bodies. They are selective eaters, not the man-eaters we expect, and they sometimes go weeks between meals. But Dr. Klimley did observe a ritualized behavior that great whites practice in order to avoid deadly disputes over prey that one shark has captured and another wants.Although we have learned a great deal about shark behavior, says Dr. Klimley, there is much that we do not know. Unfortunately we are destroying these magnificent creatures of the deep through overfishing and degradation of the oceans. Already some populations of sharks have declined steeply.Vividly written by one of the foremost authorities on sharks, The Secret Life of Sharks is a fascinating account of some of the world's most magnificent animals.
Vanishing Acts
by Joe Haldeman Avram Davidson Karen Joy Fowler Ted Chiang David J. Schow Michael Cadnum Daniel Abraham M. Shayne Bell Brian M. Stableford Paul McAuley Suzy McKee Charnas Bruce McAllister Ian McDowell A. R. Morlan William Shunn Mark W. Tiedemann&“A diverse and thoughtful array of 16 stories written around the theme of endangered species—be they human or animal, mythical or alien.&” —Publishers Weekly In this poignant yet uplifting anthology about extinction, science fiction stories draw you into compelling, adventurous, and even humorous tales that will make you think about the future of animals, humanity, and the world around us. You&’ll find bugs and buffalo, humans and aliens, creatures that have never existed in our universe and genetically-engineered ones that shouldn&’t. In &“Seventy-Two Letters&” by national bestselling author Ted Chiang—praised by Strange Horizons as &“one of the finest representations of the SF subgenre of steampunk&”—a discovery reveals that humanity has only a fixed number of generations to survive. A project is embarked upon that could save the species—or open it up to a most inhuman manipulation. A Joe Haldeman poem called &“Endangered Species&” encapsulates his concerns about war and its effect on the human race. And in &“Listening to Brahms&” by Suzy McKee Charnas, the last humans alive make first contact with an alien race of lizard-like creatures who appropriate Earth culture at their own peril. In Vanishing Acts, these tales and others &“make the reader stop and think about endangered species—including humanity—which is, after all, the point&” (Rambles.NET). &“[A] splendid new original anthology.&” —The Washington Post
Advanced Technologies for Managing Insect Pests
by Isaac Ishaaya A. Rami Horowitz Subba Reddy PalliAmong the highlights of this book is the use of novel insecticides acting on a specific site in an insect group and are compatible with natural enemies and the environment. One of such approaches is based on disrupting the activity of biochemical sites acting on transcription factors such as the Helix-Loop-Helix (bHLH) family, anti juvenile hormone (AJH) agents that target JH biosynthetic enzymes, G-protein coupled receptors (GPCR) and bursicon as a target for insect control. Another one is the biotechnology or the genetic approach such as gene silencing (RNA interference) and Bt-crops. Other sections of the book are devoted to the plant's natural products, optical manipulation and the use of nanotechnology for improving insect control methods.
Biorational Control of Arthropod Pests: Application and Resistance Management
by Isaac Ishaaya A. Rami HorowitzThis book deals with various approaches for arthropod pest control. One approach is based on disrupting the activity of specific biochemical sites such as neuropeptides, ecdysone and juvenile hormones or tyramine, octopamine and GABA receptors. Another approach is the use of natural products obtained from tropical plants and other biological systems for pest control. Finally, the exploiting of genetically modified insects, plants and symbionts along with male/female call disturbance are important novel tools in crop protection. Countermeasures for resistance to biorational control agents using advanced biological and biochemical approaches are discussed.
Apes A-Go-Go!
by A. Richard Allen Roman MilisicWhen the mayor of a very tidy town notices a single flower out of place, Fussy Great Ape helpfully offers to fix it...but he demolishes the rest of the flowerbed in the process. He doesn't want the mayor to worry. He sounds off the ape call to action--"Bogo! Pogo! Apes-A-Go-Go!"--and Mucky Great Ape turns up to replant the flowers. Now the flowers look lovely...but now the entire town is covered in dirt! Well, it's clear what this problem calls for. More apes! These eager apes have the best intentions, but they're heaping disaster upon disaster. Can they work together to return this town to its formerly tidy glory?
Horse Secrets
by A. S. AlexanderDr. A. S. Alexander, the writer and compiler of &“Horse Secrets,&” has had upward of 25 years&’ experience in matters pertaining to agriculture, horse breeding, veterinary science, press writing and teaching. He was the author of the first stallion service legislation and inspection regulation in America, the first law of the kind having been written by him and enacted by the Wisconsin Legislature in 1905. Similar legislation now is in force in some 16 other states, and it is accomplishing much for the improvement of horse breeding. Horse trading offers unusual opportunities and temptations for sharp practises. Both buyer and seller equally need to be horse-wise and alert. Dishonesty is discountenanced in the great horse markets, but it is common among scalpers, &“gyps&” and small traders outside of the recognized markets and is likely to be practised by either the buyer or the seller. The items published in these pages disclose many sharp practises which, aside from their interest as facts not generally known, are valuable as information for the man who would engage intelligently in horse buying and selling. The writer and publishers of this book desire to expose these tricks, and to decry their practise in the markets and among outside dealers and breeders. &“Forewarned is forearmed,&” and the information here given will doubtless save many a man from loss, and tend to make dishonesty less rife because less likely to succeed. In mentioning the various tricks herein disclosed, the exact methods have not been given in detail. We have no desire to instruct readers so that they may &“go and do likewise&”; for the same reason doses have not been given for the administration of the various drugs and &“dopes&” used by tricksters.
Forest Insect Population Dynamics, Outbreaks, And Global Warming Effects
by A. S. Isaev A. V. Kovalev E. N. Palnikova O. V. Tarasova V. G. SoukhovolskyResearch in insect population dynamics is important for more reasons than just protecting forest communities. Insect populations are among the main ecological units included in the analysis of stability of ecological systems. Moreover, it is convenient to test new methods of analyzing population and community stability on the insect-related data, as by now ecologists and entomologists have accumulated large amounts of such data. In this book, the authors analyze population dynamics of quite a narrow group of insects – forest defoliators. It is hoped that the methods proposed herein for the analysis of population dynamics of these species may be useful and effective for analyzing population dynamics of other animal species and their effects and role in global warming. What can insects tell us about our environment and our ever-changing climate? It is through studies like this one that these important answers can be obtained, along with data on the insects and their behaviors themselves. The authors present new theories on modeling and data accumulation, using cutting-edge processes never before published for such a wide audience. This volume presents the state-of-the-art in the science, and it is an essential piece of any entomologist’s and forest engineer’s library.
Sphecid Wasps of the World: A Generic Revision
by R. M. Bohart A. S. MenkeThis title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1976.
The California Quail
by A. Starker LeopoldWe all recognize the California Quail, with its striking good looks and mellow call notes. Widely distributed along the whole Pacific Coast, it has long been of interest to bird-lovers, sportsmen, ranchers, and wildlife biologists. In early times it was an important food source, and stocks were rapidly depleted by market hunters. Today its populations are being restored through the efforts of both private land-owners and government agencies. This comprehensive report summarizes what is known about the history, biology, and management of the species. It recounts the impact of settlement on quail, it describes the quail's intriguing social life, covey relationships, nesting behavior, and habitat requirements. Males, for example, play an important role in chick-rearing; chemical compounds in food substantially influence the nesting success of females. A major part of this book tells how to provide proper over, food, and drinking water that are needed to increase quail populations, whether for hunting or for observation and enjoyment. The suggestions offered stem from decades of scientific research and practical management effort. Written by a renowned wildlife biologist who worked on the quail for many years, this volume will be the definitive work from both the natural history and game management points of view. It is copiously illustrated with photographs and drawings, and will be of use to anyone who wishes to understand and foster the state bird.
Wildlife of Mexico: The Game Birds and Mammals
by A. Starker LeopoldThis title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1959.
Climate, Ticks and Disease (CABI Climate Change Series #18)
by Charles Hart Peter Cox A. Townsend Peterson Nicholas Johnson Wei Liu Jianhong Wu Richard Wall Domenico Otranto Agustín Estrada-Peña Jeremy Gray Abdul Jabbar Jolyon M. Medlock Sunit Kumar Singh Giovanni Benelli Peter Irwin Richard Bishop Xue Zhang Hao Li DeMar Taylor Deborah Hemming Saeed Alasmari Neil Alexander Abdelghafar Alkishe Reiko Arai Armanda Bastos Gervasio Henrique Bechara John Beier Joshua Benoit Dennis Bente Adrien Blisnick René Bødker Fernando Boinas Sarah Bonnet Nathalie Boulanger Alejandro Cabezas-Cruz Alexandre Rodrigues Caetano Cyril Caminade Jirí Cerny´ Roxanne Albertha Charles Ali Reza Chavshin Rosalind Cornforth Neil Coughlan Lauren Culler Milan Daniel Vlasta Danielova Mona Dehhaghi Maria Diuk-Wasser James P Duffy Olivier Duron Lars Eisen Rebecca Eisen Jana Elsterová Koray Ergünay Li-Qun Fang Natalia Fernández-Ruiz Erol Fikrig Serhii Filatov Durland Fish Janet Foley José De Fuente Roman Ganta Aysen Gargili Keles Robin Beat Gasser Abdul Ghafar Naftaly Githaka Lucy Gilbert Maryna Golovchenko Yuval Gottlieb Ernest Gould Libor Grubhoffer Gilles J. Guillemin Kayleigh M. Hansford John E. Healy Stephen Higgs Andrew Hoodless Yan-Jang S. Huang Bernard Hudson Chris Huntingford Esther Kanduma Sirri Kar Maria Kazimirova Neil Kaye Thomas C. Kelly Lene Jung Kjaer Agatha Onyemowo Kolo Eduard Korenberg Nina Król Chi-Chien Kuo Timothy J. Kurtti Xavier De Lamballerie Patrick A. Leighton L. Robbin Lindsay Geoffrey E. Lynn Ilya Maclean Ben J. Mans Maristela Martins de Camargo Karen D. McCoy Ulrike G. Munderloh Atle Mysterud Sukanya Narasimhan Anna Obiegala Dasiel Obregón Alvarez Dr Nick H. Ogden Mari H. Ogihara Stefan Vilges Oliveira Charlotte Oskam Kennan J. Oyen Neha Pandey Hamed Kazemi Panahi John H. Pettersson Martin Pfeffer L. Paul Phipps Heather J. Plumpton Tatjana Pustahija Ram Raghavan Ryan O.M Rego Annapaola Rizzoli Isobel Ronai Franz Rubel Natalie Rudenko Benjamin Ruiwen Rufus Sage Abdallah M. Samy Gustavo Seron Sanches Isabel Kinney Santos Marcello Otake Sato Megumi Sato Richard Schloeffel Seyyed Javad Seyyed-Zadeh Ladislav Šimo Daniel E. Sonenshine Morgan Sparey Frederic Stachurski Snorre Stuen Matias Pablo Szabó Mike Teglas Sam R. III Saravanan Thangamani Georgia Titcomb Attila J. Trájer Michael Turell Rika Umemiya-Shirafuji Dana L. Vanlandingham Laurence Vial Margarita Villar André B. Wilke G. R. Wint Zbigniew ZajacThis book brings together expert opinions from scientists to consider the evidence for climate change and its impacts on ticks and tick-borne infections. It considers what is meant by 'climate change', how effective climate models are in relation to ecosystems, and provides predictions for changes in climate at global, regional and local scales relevant for ticks and tick-borne infections. It examines changes to tick distribution and the evidence that climate change is responsible. The effect of climate on the physiology and behaviour of ticks is stressed, including potentially critical impacts on the tick microbiome. Given that the notoriety of ticks derives from pathogens they transmit, the book considers whether changes in climate affect vector capacity. Ticks transmit a remarkable range of micro- and macro-parasites many of which are pathogens of humans and domesticated animals. The intimacy between a tick-borne agent and a tick vector means that any impacts of climate on a tick vector will impact tick-borne pathogens. Most obviously, such impacts will be apparent as changes in disease incidence and prevalence. The evidence that climate change is affecting diseases caused by tick-borne pathogens is considered, along with the potential to make robust predictions of future events. This book contains: Expert opinions and predictions. Global coverage of trends in ticks and disease. In-depth examination of climate change and tick distribution links. This book is suitable for researchers and students studying zoology, biological sciences, medical entomology, animal health, veterinary medicine, epidemiology, parasitology, and climate change impacts; and for those concerned with public health planning or livestock management where ticks and tick-borne pathogens pose a threat.
House At Pooh Corner (Winnie the Pooh #1)
by A.A. MilneAn award-winning production, with an all-star cast, including Stephen Fry and Judi Dench, brings to life one of the best loved children's books of all time in a full dramatisation with specially composed music. This brilliant audiobook is packed full of fun and adventure with Winnie-the-Pooh and all his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood. This is a wonderful dramatisation of the second book about Pooh and friends, with an incredible cast and original music. This adaptation conveys all the magic and humour of AA Milne's classic stories.The cast includes Stephen Fry, Sandi Toksvig, Jane Horrocks, Geoffrey Palmer and Judi Dench. Perfect entertainment at home, in the car or anywhere.Dramatisation by David Benedictus and music composed by John Gould.For more amazing audio books featuring Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore and other favourite friends, try:Winnie the Pooh: Tigger Comes To The Forest & Other Stories Winnie the Pooh: Piglet Meets a HeffalumpWinnie the Pooh: Pooh Invents a New Game and Other Stories (P) Hodder Children's Books 1997
Piglet Meets A Heffalump and Other Stories (Winnie the Pooh #1)
by A.A. MilneJoin this all-star cast including as they go on adventures and look for heffalumps with Pooh, Piglet and friends in the Hundred Acre Wood.Performed by incredible talent including Finty Williams, Stephen Fry, Sandi Toksvig, Robert Daws, Jane Horrocks, Geoffrey Palmer and Judi Dench, this classic Winnie the Pooh audiobook is perfect for keeping little ones entertained.Contains the following stories:In which Piglet meets a HeffalumpIn which Eeyore has a birthday and gets two presentsIn which Kanga and Baby Roo come to the Forest, and Piglet has a bathIn which Christopher Robin leads an expotition to the North PoleFor more amazing audio books featuring Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore and other favourite friends, try:Winnie the Pooh: Tigger Comes To The Forest & Other Stories Winnie the Pooh: House At Pooh Corner Winnie the Pooh: Pooh Invents a New Game and Other Stories (P) Hodder Children's Books 1998
Pooh Goes Visiting and Other Stories (Winnie the Pooh #1)
by A.A. MilneJoin Pooh as he goes visiting - and gets a little stuck! - in this classic Winnie the Pooh collection, voiced by an incredible all-star cast.Performed by incredible talent including Finty Williams, Stephen Fry, Sandi Toksvig, Robert Daws, Jane Horrocks, Geoffrey Palmer and Judi Dench, this classic Winnie the Pooh audiobook is perfect for keeping little ones entertained.Contains the following stories:In which we are introducedIn which Pooh goes visiting and gets into a tight placeIn which Pooh and Piglet go hunting and nearly catch a WoozleIn which Eeyore loses a tail and Pooh finds oneIn which Piglet is entirely surrounded by waterFor more amazing audio books featuring Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore and other favourite friends, try:Winnie the Pooh: Tigger Comes To The Forest & Other Stories Winnie the Pooh: Piglet Meets a HeffalumpWinnie the Pooh: House at Pooh CornerWinnie the Pooh: Pooh Invents a New Game(P) Hodder Children's Books 1998
Pooh Invents a New Game and Other Stories (Winnie the Pooh #1)
by A.A. MilneEnjoy this classic Winnie the Pooh collection, voiced by an amazing all-star cast.Performed by incredible talent including Finty Williams, Stephen Fry, Sandi Toksvig, Robert Daws, Jane Horrocks, Geoffrey Palmer and Judi Dench, this classic Winnie the Pooh audiobook is perfect for keeping little ones entertained.Contains the following stories:In which Rabbit has a busy dayIn which Pooh invents a new gameIn which it is shown that Tiggers don't climb treesIn which a search is organdizedIn which Piglet does a very grand thingFor more amazing audio books featuring Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore and other favourite friends, try:Winnie the Pooh: Tigger Comes To The Forest & Other Stories Winnie the Pooh: Piglet Meets a HeffalumpWinnie the Pooh: House at Pooh Corner(P) Hodder Children's Books 1999
Tigger Comes To The Forest & Other Stories (Winnie the Pooh #1)
by A.A. MilneJoin Pooh and Piglet as they make a new friend, Tigger, who bounces his way into the Hundred Acre wood, performed by an amazing all-star castPerformed by incredible talent including Finty Williams, Stephen Fry, Sandi Toksvig, Robert Daws, Jane Horrocks, Geoffrey Palmer and Judi Dench, this classic Winnie the Pooh audiobook is perfect for keeping little ones entertained.Contains the following stories:In which a house is built at Pooh Corner for EeyoreIn which Tigger comes to the forest and has breakfastIn which Tigger is unbouncedIn which Eeyore finds the Wolery and Owl moves into itIn which Christopher Robin and Pooh come to an enchanted placeFor more amazing audio books featuring Pooh, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore and other favourite friends, try:Winnie the Pooh: House at Pooh CornerWinnie the Pooh: Piglet Meets a HeffalumpWinnie the Pooh: Pooh Invents a New Game and Other Stories (P) Hodder Children's Books 1999
Winnie The Pooh & House at Pooh Corner (Winnie the Pooh #1)
by A.A. MilneAn award-winning production, with an all-star cast including Stephen Fry and Judi Dench, brings to life one of the best-loved children's books of all time.Packed full of fun and adventure with Winnie-the-Pooh and all his friends in the Hundred Acre Forest. This is a wonderful dramatisation of Winnie-the-Pooh with original music. This captivating adaptation conveys all the magic and humour of AA Milne's classic stories.The cast includes the following stars:Pooh - Stephen FryPiglet - Jane HorrocksEeyore - Geoffrey PalmerKanga (and Narrator) - Judi DenchRoo - Finty WilliamsRabbit - Robert DawsOwl - Michael WilliamsChristopher Robin - Steven WebbDramatisation by David BenedictusMusic composed and played by John Gould(P) Hodder Children's Books 1997
Animal Breeding
by A.E. ClarkThis text part offers a review of the research and developing technologies in the expanding areas of genetics, embryology, and molecular biology from experts in the various fields. It includes sections covering manipulation of the embryo, and the mapping and engineering of the genome, as well as information on nuclear transfer and the development of xenotransplantation. Possibilities for future research and development are also considered.
Insect Suppression with Controlled Release Pheromone Systems: Volume I
by A.F. KydonieusThis book documents the latest accomplishments and technology relating to pheromone use. It contains listing of pheromones which provides an up-to-date background of material to help bring both the advanced and the new worker abreast of the rapidly growing pheromone field.
Insect Suppression with Controlled Release Pheromone Systems: Volume II (Crc Series In Pesticide Chemistry)
by A.F. KydonieusThis book documents the latest accomplishments and technology relating to pheromone use in insect pest management along with the information that lead to these advances. It will appeal to entomologists, biologists, chemists, biochemists, pest control specialists, and insect physiologists.
Skandar and the Unicorn Thief: The international, award-winning hit, and the biggest fantasy adventure series since Harry Potter (Skandar #1)
by A.F. SteadmanHEROES AND UNICORNS AS YOU&’VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE. The first book in the award-winning, international hit fantasy adventure series for children age 9+, and fans of Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, Eragon and Fireborn.WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022WINNER OF THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2023!&‘The most popular children&’s fantasy hero since Harry Potter&’ – The Telegraph Thirteen-year-old Skandar Smith has only ever wanted to be a unicorn rider. To be one of the lucky few selected to hatch a unicorn. To bond with it for life; to train together and race for glory; to be a hero. But just as Skandar&’s dream is about to come true, things start to take a more dangerous turn than he could ever have imagined. A dark and twisted enemy has stolen the Island&’s most powerful unicorn – and as the threat grows ever closer, Skandar discovers a secret that could blow apart his world forever . . . Get ready for unlikely HEROES, elemental MAGIC, sky battles, ancient secrets, nail-biting races and FEROCIOUS UNICORNS, in this EPIC ADVENTURE series that will have your heart soaring.THE EPIC ADVENTURE CONTINUES . . .PRE-ORDER SKANDAR AND THE CHAOS TRIALS, THE UNMISSABLE BRAND NEW BOOK IN THE SERIES, NOW!Praise for Skandar and the Unicorn Thief: 'Steadman has a vast imagination, her world-building is a joy, the battle scenes are thrilling and her characters charm.' – The Times Children's Book of the Week &‘Not since Harry Potter have I felt this excited about a series. You&’ll never look at unicorns the same way again, nor will you want to!&’ – Dominique Valente, author of the Starfell series &‘Never have unicorns been so ferocious, fearsome and thrilling! A fantastically gripping read!&’ – Laura Ellen Anderson, author of Amelia Fang and Rainbow Grey &‘Brims with wild adventure, fierce sky battles, elemental magic, ferocious unicorns and a terrifying enemy. Steadman's cinematic writing draws you in from the very first page, creating a hugely compelling, unforgettable read. Endlessly thrilling, unputdownable and utterly unmissable.&’ – Aisling Fowler, author of Fireborn &‘A. F. Steadman has created a stunning new world that feels both familiar and fresh, with a cast of characters that will stay with you long after you&’ve finished reading.&’ –Tọlá Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun 'Perfect for those who have consumed the Harry Potter books and Philip Pullman&’s His Dark Materials trilogy and are looking for their next fictional feast.' – The Sunday Times
Skandar e o roubo do unicórnio (Skandar #Volumen 1)
by A.F. SteadmanPrepara-te para uma aventura épica cheia de heróis improváveis, magia surpreendente, batalhas nos céus, segredos antigos e unicórnios ferozes, que farão o teu coração disparar. Skandar Smith sempre quis ser um cavaleiro de unicórnios. Ao completar treze anos, submete-se ao Exame de Incubação e acaba por ser emparelhado com um animal extraordinário, que é tão poderoso quanto mortal. Porém, quando o seu sonho está prestes a realizar-se, os acontecimentos tomam um rumo muito mais perigoso do que ele poderia imaginar. Um sombrio e perverso inimigo rouba o unicórnio mais poderoso da Ilha. Cabe agora a Skandar e aos seus novos amigos encontrar o ladrão e repor a ordem. Só que, à medida que a ameaça se aproxima, Skandar descobre um segredo que pode destruir o seu mundo para sempre… Entra num mundo de heróis e unicórnios nunca antes visto nesteprimeiro volume da aguardada série de aventura de fantasia para leitores de Harry Potter e Percy Jackson. O que diz a crítica: "Rápido, cativante e épico, uma leitura emocionante." Louie Stowell, autor de Loki and Otherland "Um feito deslumbrante da imaginação. Adorei cada momento de tirar o fôlego!" Cat Doyle, autora de The Storm Keeper's Island "O melhor livro que já li." Patrick, 12 anos "O meu livro do ano. Desde Harry Potter que não me sentia tão empolgada com uma série. Os leitores irão certamente suplicar pelo próximo livro. Nunca mais vamos olhar para os unicórnios da mesma forma!" Dominique Valente, autora da série Starfell "Nunca os unicórnios foram tão ferozes, temíveis e emocionantes! Uma leitura fantasticamente cativante!" Laura Ellen Anderson, autora de Amelia Fang e Rainbow Grey "Um livro magnífico. Devorei-o - às vezes encantada, extasiada, maravilhada. É tudo o que eu poderia querer e muito mais. Sem dúvida, este livro vai voar." Hannah Gold, autora de The Last Bear "Skandar transborda aventura selvagem, batalhas no céu ferozes, magia elementar, unicórnios ferozes e um inimigo aterrorizante. A escrita cinematográfica de Steadman atrai o leitor desde a primeira página, criando uma leitura extremamente convincente e inesquecível. Infinitamente emocionante, imbatível e absolutamente imperdível." Aisling Fowler, autora de Fireborn "A. F. Steadman criou um novo mundo impressionante que parece familiar e fresco, com um elenco de personagens que permanecem connosco por muito tempo depois de terminarmos o livro." Tolá Okogwu, autor de Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun "Uma nova voz cheia de imaginação e que crepita de excitação. Estes unicórnios sedentos de sangue levam-nos a um passeio que nunca esqueceremos!" Benjamin Dean "Uma aventura de fantasia de proporções épicas por uma autora superstar. Eu amei tudo, desde a magia elementar, até às casas na árvore e um toque único de unicórnio. Skandar e o Roubo do Unicórnio será o início da nova série favorita de todos." Aisha Bushby "Skandar e o Roubo do Unicórnio leva-nos a uma grande aventura de unicórnios sanguinários e duelos no ar. Este livro é uma leitura obrigatória e não irá desapontar." Rachel Faturoti "Um triunfo absoluto. Sobressaltei-me em cada capítulo… Tem tudo o que eu adoro num bom livro." Mel Taylor-Bessent, autora de The Christmas Carrolls
Aphid Biodiversity under Environmental Change: Patterns and Processes
by J. P. Michaud Pavel Kindlmann A.F.G. DixonThis book presents completely novel, yet unpublished findings on aphid population dynamics and ecology in the context of recent environmental changes and closely related issues. It can be used as complementary text in any course on population dynamics and ecology of crop pests at undergraduate or graduate levels. The book is intended mainly for graduate students, researchers in crop science, crop protection, agricultural advisors and managers, but it will surely attract attention of many other people interested in insect pests, their biological control and ecology.