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This is a story about a pheasant shoot as seen through the eyes of our heroic bird, number 361. Having been told that the 'camp' he had been so unceremoniously dumped at, along with 400 other unsuspecting birds, was just a stopover until they would all be taken to Paradise Farm, an idyllic place they would be allowed to live free and happy lives. But 361 soon finds out that it is not Paradise waiting for them, but dozens of men with guns... S...

A collection of pieces of writing reflecting the sidelong and cynical view on life of a retired Hampshire schoolmaster.

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An international team of ethicists refresh the debate about human enhancement by examining whether resistance to the use of technology to enhance our mental and physical capabilities can be supported by articulated philosophical reasoning, or explained away, e.g. in terms of psychological influences on moral reasoning.

This is the first comprehensive field guide dealing exclusively with the birds of this spectacular region. It covers over 450 of the resident, migrant and vagrant species found in the region. This authoritative book is an indispensable guide to the visiting birder, and a vital tool for anyone studying or protecting the avifauna of this region.

Chapters cover canals and rivers, pubs, prominent properties, churches, the Kinver Light Railway and tourism. This attractive volume will evoke nostalgic memories for many people, and will give pleasure to residents and visitors alike.

Im Liverpooler Nachtclub Fruit Machine wird das jugendliche Freundespaar Eddie und Michael Zeuge eines Mordes. Die beiden flüchten vor dem Killer und begeben sich in die Obhut eines Opernsängers. Der treuherzige Eddie vertraut sich ihm rückhaltlos an, während Michael weiß, daß der berühmte Tenor die beiden nur mit nach Brighton nimmt, um mit ihm schlafen zu können. Im Delphinarium von Brighton kommt es zum Showdown mit dem Killer. Danach erfül...

Social Policy Review 19 provides critical analyses of progress and change in areas of major interest during the past year. The first part of the collection focuses on developments and change in core UK social policy areas. The book then provides in-depth analyses of topical issues from both UK and international perspectives. This year's themed section examines migration and social policy.

Jenseits der Stadtgrenze In ferner Zukunft hat sich das Antlitz der menschlichen Gesellschaft radikal verändert. In Diasper, der riesigen, durch eine Kuppel hermetisch abgeriegelten letzten Stadt auf der Erde, leben die Menschen tausend Jahre, speichern ihre Erinnerungen und werden danach wiedererweckt. Doch als ein Kind ohne Erinnerungen geboren wird und alles hinterfragt, gerät eine scheinbar perfekte Gesellschaft ins Wanken...