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A game theory of thrones
06/02/2012

Game theory has its applications in contexts as varied as business, biology and military strategy. But, as Ben Sweeney discovers, it can be a very useful tool for analysing fantasy fiction too.

Charles Dickens: The booklover's novelist
30/01/2012

With the bicentenary of the birth of Charles Dickens approaching, Gary Perry looks at why the most popular novelist of the Victorian era retains his appeal for readers everywhere.

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The Complete Guide to Birds of Britain and Europe

The Complete Guide to Birds of Britain and Europe

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  • Type: Hardback
  • Online availability: Available for despatch in 1 business day from our warehouse.
  • Publisher: AA Publishing 
  • Publication date: 01/02/2009 
  • ISBN-13: 9780749558628 
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Written by Dr. Paul Sterry, leading wildlife expert and author, this beautifully presented guide to more than 500 species of bird includes magnificent artwork by leading bird artists. This is an ideal family reference book, with strong gift appeal for anyone with an interest in bird watching. The guide is presented in full colour throughout, with authoritative and concise writing from leading ornithologists. Each species entry includes at least one illustration, distribution map and detailed background information, e.g. habitat, feeding habits and flight behaviour. Also included is advice on the best times and places to view the more secretive or rarer birds.

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