Jim Wilson Livres

Bitterness can stem from seemingly minor grievances, such as an offhand comment, an unintentional insult, or everyday annoyances like clutter. The narrative explores how these small offenses can escalate, affecting relationships and emotional well-being. Through this lens, the book delves into the complexities of human interactions and the importance of addressing grievances before they fester into deeper resentment.

The elite police officers secretly launching Scotland's biggest ever offensive against organised crime had only one target. His name was Jamie Stevenson, but he was known as The Iceman, the biggest drugs trafficker the country has ever seen. Suspected of a string of murders - including the gangland assassination of his best friend—Stevenson's decade-long rise was built on ruthless ambition, strategic cunning and calculated, brutal violence. It left him at the head of one of Europe's biggest smuggling operations pouring tons of drugs and guns onto the streets of Scotland. The Iceman tells the astonishing story of Stevenson's rise and fall, offering a unique and explosive insight into Operation Folklore, the unprecedented four-year investigation that ended in his arrest. It lays bare the blood-soaked business of Scotland's most powerful crime lord and, for the first time, exposes how he made—and laundered—his dirty millions.

Focusing on the unique avian inhabitants of Ireland's coastal environments, the book explores their adaptations to challenging habitats like mudflats and lagoons. It details their remarkable migrations to distant regions, including Arctic Canada and Siberia, highlighting Iceland's significance for many shorebirds. Each species is portrayed with stunning imagery, showcasing their beauty and diversity, while providing insights into their feeding habits and ecological roles in Ireland's rich natural landscape.

Focusing on Ireland's garden birds, this illustrated guide offers insights into the species commonly encountered in gardens. It provides practical advice on attracting these birds and caring for them, making it an essential resource for wildlife gardening enthusiasts. The book combines beautiful illustrations with valuable tips, enhancing the reader's understanding and appreciation of avian visitors.

A photographic identification guide to the birds of Ireland, with over 1,600 photos of more than 260 species, in an easy, quick-reference format.

Speakout is the English language course that includes video content from the BBC to engage students and make teaching easier. It follows a balanced approach to topics, language development and skills work. Speaking activities are prominent, but not at the expense of the other core skills of reading, writing and listening, which are developed systematically throughout.

The Cycle of the Seasons is a magnificent collection of photographs which celebrate the beauty of this majestic landscape. Each of the four seasonal portfolios present the Park in all its glory; from the world famous landmarks to the subtlety of intimate details. In addition to the work of many of America's finest landscape photographers it also provides the reader with evocative poetic texts which accompany the seasonal portfolios and an excellent essay which will provide the reader with an overview of the Park's natural history. This newly revised edition of The Cycle of Seasons is part of Sierra Press' award winning Wish You Were Here Book Series. Each title in this series provides enticing suggestions of what first-time visitors may expect to experience and vivid memories to those who have already visited the Park.

Reveals the true story of how close to annihilation the UK came during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

At the time of the Cuban Missile Crisis, Britain was America's first-line defence, a vulnerable, but unsinkable 'aircraft carrier' on which the United States based elements of their nuclear deterrent. But the British public was unaware that, as tensions rose thousands of miles away, the UK itself was under imminent threat of armageddon.

The book explores fundamental principles of warfare identified by renowned military leaders, emphasizing that adherence to these guidelines can lead to success in battle, while neglecting them often results in defeat or destruction. It delves into the strategic insights and historical lessons that shape effective military tactics, offering a framework for understanding the dynamics of conflict.