Bøger af Stuart Ball

Britain's Hoverflies is a beautifully illustrated photographic field guide to the hoverflies of Britain, focusing on the species that can be most readily identified. It is the perfect companion for wildlife enthusiasts, professional ecologists and anyone else with an interest in this fascinating group of insects, and is designed to appeal to beginners and experts alike.Accessible, authoritative and easy to use, this book contains hundreds of remarkable photographs of the various life stages of those species that can be identified by eye or with a magnifying glass, with coverage of at least one representative from each of the British genera. It also features an essential guide to the hoverfly tribes. Detailed species accounts summarize the species' status, highlight the key identification features, provide notes on behaviour and habitat requirements and include flight-period charts and up-to-date distribution maps. Sections on hoverfly biology, where and when to look for hoverflies, legislation and conservation, photographing hoverflies, recording hoverflies and gardening for hoverflies are also included.This fully revised and updated second edition:Features more than 650 stunning colour photographsProvides detailed information for the 167 species that can be most readily identified, including at least one species from each of the 68 genera recorded in BritainIncludes a complete list of the 283 hoverfly species recorded in Britain to date, with an indication of how difficult each is to identify

Featuring hundreds of questions on all aspects of the beloved Carry On films and packed with amazing facts, this quiz book is a fun romp through the world of Carry On! A Question of Carry On gives you the opportunity to test your knowledge of all things Carry On and includes all manner of teasing questions on the films, TV series, classic characters and legendary stars such as Sid James, Kenneth Williams, Joan Sims and Hattie Jacques. In addition to questions on more obscure subjects such as novelty records and poster taglines, A Question of Carry On also contains fascinating behind the scenes stories, top trivia and complete Carry On filmographies for all of the main team.

Think you know about the very best in British television comedy? Well, now you've got the chance to truly test your knowledge of the nation's favourite sitcoms with this lovingly created quiz book. The authors of the bestselling Trotter Trivia have taken 100 of the greatest television sitcoms in history and produced 1000 teasing questions suitable for both casual and hardcore fans alike. Includes questions on such classic sitcoms as Only Fools and Horses, Fawlty Towers, Dad's Army, Porridge, The Vicar of Dibley, The Young Ones, Yes Minister, Red Dwarf and many more!

Winston Churchill's key role in the outcome of the Second World War brought him international renown and arguably made him the most important figure in twentieth-century British politics.

This volume explores the agenda of the Heath government in all its aspects (including economy, industrial relations, social policy, immigration, Northern Ireland, British entry into Europe and foreign relations), assesses how well it achieved its aims, and then examines the response to them.

This series aims to bridge the gap between the standard textbook and specialized monograph. It provides A level and undergraduate students with coverage of major themes in British and European history, from the medieval period to the 20th century.

Provides techniques for engineers, technicians, and students who need to correct design faults in embedded systems. This work addresses hardware and software issues, including up-front design techniques to prevent bugs and contain design creep. It also addresses real-world issues like design changes, time pressures, and component availability.

Whilst serving in the prestigious post of Viceroy of India (1926-1931), Lord Irwin (later the Earl of Halifax) was kept informed about political events in Britain by frequent letters from shrewd political insiders.