Down to the River and Up to the TreesA Winner of the Woodland Books of the Year Award In a stressful, chaotic world, many of us are turning to nature for a sense of serenity and happiness. While the idea of the wild outdoors is enticing, our busy lives and our location can cause us to become detached from nature. Down to the River and Up to the Trees will show you how to connect with the natural world around you, whether you live in the city or the countryside. From getting to know the

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At the heart of Hoffmann's mysterious tale hovers Godfather Drosselmeier-- the ominous

author Boyd pulls out all the stops in Agent X—as “the Bricklayer” hunts down an elusive Russian spy in a taut and authentic thriller that rivals the very best of Brad Thor

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As the cardinals gather in Rome for the start of the conclave

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Unraveling the mystery of Nowhere could save everything

Apart from the archive of Scarfolk materials which was sent anonymously to the late Dr Ben Motte and formed the basis of the book Discovering Scarfolk

and so wheezingly funny that it accomplished what no book ever has before: it made me forget to eat lunch

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Lo tells her story by telling the stories of all those who've lit and tended her flame