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<p>For all those who journey to Middle Earth, here is the definitive guide to its lands, legends, histories, languages and people. The Complete Tolkien Companion explains, translates, and links every single reference - names, dates, places, facts, famous weapons, even food and drink - to be found in J. R.</p><p>R. Tolkien's world, which includes not only The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings but also The Simarillion and many other posthumously published works. A detailed explanation of the various Elvish writing systems, together with maps, charts, and genealogical tables, bring the remarkable genius of Toilkien and the unforgettable world and wonder of Middle Earth to life with focus and accuracy.</p><p>First published in 1976, this is an indispensable accompaniment for anyone who embarks on the reading journey of a lifetime.</p>

<p>Is flying dangerous? How much do the world's cows weigh? And what makes people happy?</p><p>From Earth's nations and inhabitants, through the fuels and foods that energize them, to the transportation and inventions of our modern world - and how all of this affects the planet itself - in Numbers Don't Lie, Professor Vaclav Smil takes us on a fact-finding adventure, using surprising statistics and illuminating graphs to challenge lazy thinking. Smil is on a mission to make facts matter, because after all, numbers may not lie, but which truth do they convey?</p><p>'My favourite author has done it again. Numbers Don't Lie is by far his most accessible book to date, and I highly recommend it to anyone who is curious about the world. I unabashedly recommend this book to anyone who loves learning' Bill Gates</p>

We talk about people behaving like sheep, which assumes that sheep all behave in the same way. That has not been my experience. Some are affectionate, others prone to head-butting. Some are determinedly self-sufficient, others seek our help when they need it. And some can be trusted to lead the flock home. They are as individual as we are. Farm animals are familiar to us from childhood but little did we know that their inner lives are full of complexity, deep bonds and family dramas. Rosamund Young has been an organic farmer for over 40 years and this is her record of a life at the beck and call of the animals while observing and preserving the abundant wildlife at Kite's Nest Farm. It is a story of joy, discovery, co-operation and sometimes heartbreak. We learn about sheep growing old disgracefully, the intelligence of supposedly 'bird-brained' hens, 'conversations' between cows and why you should never send a text whilst milking . . .

<p><b>THE FUNNY AND ADDICTIVELY ROMANTIC FEEL-GOOD TIKTOK SENSATION</b><br/><br/><b>'My forecast: read it, and you'll be on cloud nine' </b>ALI HAZELWOOD, <i>Sunday Times</i> bestselling author of <i>THE LOVE HYPOTHESIS</i><br/><b>'A sexy storm of a book' </b>Sophie Cousens<br/><b>'Probably my favourite romcom ever' </b>5* Reader Review<br/><br/><b>*BUSINESS OR PLEASURE, the sizzling new rom com from Rachel Lynn Solomon is available to buy now!*</b><br/>________<br/><br/>Ari Abrams loves working as a TV meteorologist. But unfortunately, her boss is so busy fighting with her ex - who happens to be the station's news director - that there's always a storm brewing <i>inside </i>the newsroom!<br/><br/>So after a particularly explosive showdown, Ari and shy sports reporter Russell hatch a plan to get their bosses back together, fast . . .<br/><br/>As they work to help the sparring exes fall back in love, Ari finds herself telling Russell things that she has always kept hidden - and soon realises there's more to her quiet colleague than meets the eye.<br/><br/><b>It seems like love might have been in front of Ari all along.</b><br/><br/><b>But will Russell be able to embrace her dark clouds, as well as her clear skies?</b><br/>________<br/><br/><b>One of...</b><br/><b>Amazon's Best Romances of January</b><br/><b>Apple Books' Best Books of January</b><br/><b>Goodreads' Hottest Romances of January</b><br/><b><i>Buzzfeed</i></b><b>'s Most Anticipated Books of 2022</b><br/><b><i>Popsugar</i></b><b>, Parade.com, <i>The Nerd Daily</i>, and <i>Fangirlish</i>'s Most Anticipated Books of 2022</b><br/><br/><b>'The forecast predicts a 100% chance of heartfelt rom-com charm' </b><i>Kirkus Reviews</i><br/><br/><b>'Cosy, comforting, thought provoking, it'll make you feel warm from the inside out' </b>Jasmine Guillory, <i>New York Times </i>bestselling author of <i>While We Were Dating</i><br/><br/><b><i>'</i>A tender, hilarious, and heartfelt love story you'll read in one sitting!' </b>Tessa Bailey, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>It Happened One Summe</i></p>

<p><b>FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF <i>THE SECRET LIFE OF COWS</i></b><br/><br/><b>'Elegiac, funny, warm and wise, <i>The Wisdom of Sheep</i> will delight country folk and city dwellers alike.' KATHERINE MAY</b><i><br/><br/>We talk about people behaving like sheep, which assumes that sheep all behave in the same way. That has not been my experience.</i><br/><br/><i>Some are affectionate, others prone to head-butting. Some are determinedly self-sufficient, others seek our help when they need it. And some can be trusted to lead the flock home. They are as individual as we are.</i><br/><br/>Farm animals are familiar to us from childhood stories, but little did we know that their inner lives are full of complexity, deep bonds and family dramas. Rosamund Young has been an organic farmer for over forty years and this is her record of a life at the beck and call of the animals while observing and preserving the abundant wildlife at Kite's Nest Farm. It is a story of joy, discovery, cooperation and sometimes heartbreak. We learn about sheep growing old disgracefully, the intelligence of supposedly 'bird-brained' hens, 'conversations' between cows and why you should never send a text whilst milking . . .<br/><br/><b>'Delightful.' ALAN BENNETT, ON <i>THE SECRET LIFE OF COWS</i></b></p>

This book is published in connection with the 100th anniversary of the Swedish National Forest Inventory, celebrated in 2023. It is an abbreviated version of the original Swedish publication. Initially, the prehistory, establishment, and development of the inventory are described. Based on collected data, the condition and changes of the Swedish forests over a century are then presented, as well as how data is collected, processed, and reported. Following that, some researchers describe how the inventory s data has been used in various disciplines. Collected data is also used by authorities, organizations, and businesses in their internal work, which is described by representatives. Predicting the future of the forests and their use is difficult, but in a concluding chapter, the likely future of the inventory is described and how it can be met to continue to provide answers in support of society s ambitions for sustainable forestry practices.