The heat is on for DCC Bob Skinner, Scotland's most revered and, in some circles, most feared cop. His career hangs by a thread, as a recent illness gives his enemies a weapon to use against him. A body found in the detritus of a flood is identified as the hated brother whose existence he has kept hidden for years.
When a hero whose name never appears in print without a registered trademark symbol beside it sets out on a new adventure, readers should know what to expect: a great deal of derring-do, outlandish adventures, and fantastical scenarios. For Dirk Pitt, reality is an inconsequential construct. What matters is the U.S. National Underwater and
Winnie-the-Pooh is a Bear of Very Little Brain who really loves honey. Christopher Robin, the young human friend of Pooh decides to give a special party for Pooh because he had saved Piglet from the flood. There are five other stories of Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends from the 100 Aker Wood in this book as well. The introduction music leads you to the warm atmosphere of the stories read by Alan Bennett.
Since the last edition in 2002 there has been an increasing importance on the issues reflecting climate change. This is particularly important when the result of this change must be managed and controlled to maintain an amenity such as water supply. This new edition includes many new entries on the topics of stormwater management and flood management, as well as the new EU Directives that cover this field.
