"Snakes: Curiosities and Wonders of Serpent Life" by Catherine Cooper Hopley is an engaging exploration of the fascinating world of snakes. The book delves into the biology, behavior, and ecological significance of these reptiles, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of their role in various ecosystems. Hopley combines scientific insights with captivating anecdotes, making the text accessible to both enthusiasts and casual readers. The vivid descriptions and illustrations enhance...

Snakes: Curiosities and Wonders of Serpent Life (Illustrated) by Catherine Cooper Hopley is a fascinating classic of natural history that explores the remarkable biology, behavior, mythology, and cultural significance of snakes. Combining scientific observation with historical anecdotes, folklore, and zoological research, this comprehensive work invites readers into the mysterious world of one of nature's most misunderstood creatures. Rich in detail and cu...

IN a celebrated lecture on ‘Snakes,’ given by Mr. Ruskin at the London Institution in March 1880, he introduced his subject with the three considerations: ‘What has been thought about them?’ ‘What is truly known about them?’—extremely little, as he suggested;—and, ‘What is wisely asked about them, and what is desirable to know?’The three questions exactly agree with the object of my work, this chapter especially; and I will invite my readers to seek in their own minds the answer to ...

**The Sunday Times Top 5 bestseller**Longlisted for the CWA New Blood AwardFour friends. One luxury getaway. The perfect murder.‘Pure adrenaline’ ERIN KELLY‘An intense thriller’ HEAT‘Agatha Christie meets the glamour of après-ski’ SUNDAY TIMESFrench Alps, 1998Two young men ski into a blizzard… but only one re...

Glamorous murder mystery from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chalet and The Cruise'The Penthouse is a twisting, unpredictable, glamorous whirlwind of a thriller' Amy McCulloch‘Intense and claustrophobic’ HEAT‘Agatha Christie with glamour’ SUNDAY TIMESBeneath the glamour dark secrets lurk.World famous singer Enola had it all – f...

Secluded. Luxurious. Deadly. A gripping new page-turner from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Chalet and The Cruise Still waters hide dark secrets …A remote Scottish lakeThe guests arriving at Creaglie Castle are expecting discreet luxury, panoramic views, and perhaps a glimpse of one of its infamous ghosts.No means of escapeWhen a violent storm severs al...

The gripping new thriller from the Sunday Times bestseller!‘Brilliantly escapist in every way’ Editor’s Choice, The BooksellerThe perfect escape, or the perfect trap?When a select group of influencers and journalists receive an exclusive invitation to a luxury resort in the Maldives, it seems like the ultimate press trip.But when the island is cut off during a storm and people start dying, ...

"Extraordinary -- and totally engrossing. Lásko is at once an intimate tale of personal awakening, a love story, and a provocative parable about the lures and dangers of influence." JOHANNA SKIBSRUD, author of IslandWhen Mája was seven, her mother disappeared. Now Mája has an urge to do the same. She leaves her fiancé in Canada and follows signs that she believes are leading her to the Czech Republic, her mother's home country.In Prague, s...

A glamorous ship. A missing woman. A holiday to DIE for…The gripping thriller from the Sunday Times bestseller!‘A brilliant new storyteller has arrived’ ERIN KELLY‘Intense and claustrophobic’ HEAT‘Agatha Christie with glamour’ SUNDAY TIMESA glamorous shipDuring a New Year’s Eve party on a large, luxurious cruise shi...

THE TOP TWENTY SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER‘A brilliant new story-teller has arrived’ ERIN KELLY‘A read-in-one-sitting thriller’ LUCY CLARKE‘Chilling, devious’ JANICE HALLETT‘Glorious escapism with a murderous twist’ TAMMY COHENThey thought it was perfect. They were wrong…A glamorous chateauAura and Nick don’t talk about what happened in England. They’ve bought a chateau in France to make ...

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A family holiday should be something to remember. However, many parents find the prospect of planning, booking and sometimes even taking a holiday with their children somewhat daunting.This book aims to guide parents through the process of choosing the holiday most suitable for their family and make the most of it from start to finish. As well as offering advice on traditional family holidays, it also discusses how families can go skiing or cruising, visit cities, plan a break on a...