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This book contains a collection of articles, leaflets, and essays on the topic of bee-keeping. Covering a broad range of subjects, the pieces offer a wealth of tips and instructions that will be of utility to both the beginner and experienced keeper alike. Contents include: "Advice to Beginners in Bee Keeping", "Methods of Obtaining Strong Colonies of Bees for Wintering, "How to Increase Colonies of Bees", "Beeswax", "The Preparation and Packing of...
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He aquí un regalo para el lector más exquisito: las veinte historias que los fieles seguidores de la Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine, una de las publicaciones más prestigiosas de crimen y suspenso en la escena internacional, votaron como sus favoritas indiscutibles, muchas de las cuales se trasladaron a la pantalla de la mano del gran maestro del suspenso y el terror.
Estafadores y delincuentes, investigadores privados y detectives aficionados,...
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Cada capítulo de este libro está realizado por fotógrafos especializados y de reconocido prestigio que conforman el grupo Portfolio Natural. Así podrás compartir su experiencia de la práctica fotográfica, descrita de manera clara y actual, combinando la teoría con ejemplos prácticos.
Sus catorce capítulos engloban la actividad total del fotógrafo en la naturaleza. Desde los controles fotográficos y el flujo de trabajo a los temas más...
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La península más grande del Adriático, Istria, forma un triángulo casi perfecto. Su territorio (2820 km²) pertenece principalmente a Croacia y, en menor medida, a Eslovenia e Italia. Unida al continente en el extremo noroeste de Croacia, se extiende desde el golfo de Trieste hasta el golfo de Kvarner. La Istria croata, en realidad, engloba dos mundos. Por un lado, la Istria Azul, que baña el Adriático a lo largo de más de 500 kilómetros,...
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Includes 56 original illustrations and a map of the area. Our anonymous author was part of the 6th Poona Division, Indian Army, the first of the British Empire's forces to be deployed to Mesopotamia during the First World War. Fighting and marching through sweltering temperatures forced much inactivity on the British and Indian troops as much as their Turkish and Arab opponents. The author in his irreverent style remarked: "From 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. it...
9) Library of the World's Best Mystery and Detective Stories One Hundred and One Tales of Mystery, b
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One Hundred and One Tales of Mystery, by Famous Authors of East and West
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Sus vastos bosques, su costa salvaje, sus espectaculares paisajes y su fauna y flora silvestres hacen de Gabón un paraíso a explorar. Todavía no muy popular entre los visitantes internacionales, ofrece una experiencia única a quienes se aventuran allí. Pongara, Loango, Lopé, Ivindo, las mesetas de Batéké... La red de parques nacionales impresiona por su diversidad y se enriquece con la creación de áreas marinas protegidas. Gorilas, chimpancés,...
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Peter Parker continues to adjust to his ever-changing life of family, friends, and being the Super Hero wall-crawler known as the amazing Spider-Man. Since gaining great power and great responsibility, Spidey has fought crime all over the city day in and day out and it's taken its toll on Peter's life. Gwen has moved on from their relationship. His old friend Harry Osborn has returned and plans to take over Oscorp. And a new enemy has risen to wreak...
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Pirineos Orientales, un pequeño paraíso terrenal con una orgullosa identidad catalana (la denominada Catalunya Nord), tiene todo lo necesario para seducir. Este departamento francés que otrora perteneciera a España ofrece paisajes de montaña, de playas y bellos pueblos de interior.
Los numerosos pueblos que se han sucedido a lo largo de siglos han aportado su cultura y conocimiento, y se han adaptado al relieve de este departamento francés,...
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Includes 11 excellently detailed maps This is the narrative of one phase of the greatest pitched battles on the Western Front in World War II. The battle of St. Vith is an excellent example of how American Troops held their ground in the midst of confusion, defeat, and uncertainty; and thereby threw the German timetable sufficiently off schedule to allow American forces to regroup, hold, and then counterattack. The stand at St. Vith has been recognized...
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Nouvelle-Aquitaine (Nueva Aquitania) acumula muchos superlativos. En primer lugar, es la mayor región francesa, con una superficie superior a la de Austria. La diversidad de su oferta turística la convierte también en el destino más popular para los turistas franceses: naturaleza cuidada, viñedos de fama mundial, excepcional gastronomía, ciudades dinámicas, míticas playas, patrimonio prodigioso... Aquí encontrará también la duna natural...
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"Air Combat over the trenches by those who fought The first-hand accounts of the experiences of men in time of war always make fascinating reading. Their stories are, of course, always as varied as the individuals concerned and the eras to which they belonged, whether they were soldiers, sailors or airmen, the branch of their service, their nationalities, the conflict in which they were participants and in which theatre they fought. This is what makes...
17) Merida's Wish
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Gallop away with Merida in this illustrated chapter book that retells Disney/Pixar's feature animated film Brave--in her own words!
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Excerpt: "Two names were used for the only girl at Overlook. In addressing her, the men of the place always said "Miss Warriner." In mentioning her, they often said "Mary Mite." The reason for this distinctive difference was revealed by the sight of Miss Mary Warriner herself, as she sat on a high stool behind a rude desk, under a roughly-boarded shelter, and with rapid fingers clicked the key of a telegraphic instrument. There was a perfect poise...
19) Fast!
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Planes follows Dusty Crophopper (voiced by Jon Cryer), a big-hearted, speed-loving crop duster who dreams of competing in the toughest and most exhilarating around-the-world air race in history. With the support of friends old and new, Dusty reaches heights he never dreamed possible-and in the process, gives a world the inspiration to soar. Boys ages 4-6 who like Disney/Pixar Cars will love this easy-to-read chapter book based on the hit film Disney...
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Ella is different than most young women in the kingdom. She can quote any Shakespearean play. She befriends every animal she meets, including the scurrying mice living in the walls. She believes in the power of kindness, in changing customs that are not so kind. Ella has faced unspeakable tragedy and loss, and is at the mercy of her cruel stepfamily. And yet, Ella tries to keep a brave face, no matter how difficult this becomes. Kit has always been...