Countryfile Magazine inspires you to explore forgotten corners of the great British countryside and provides knowledge of the people and wildlife that inhabit it. We want to tempt you into trying new things, seek out new places and make the most of Britain’s beautiful landscapes.
Word Freak: Heartbreak, Triumph, Genius, and Obsession in the World of Competitive Scrabble Players
Stefan Fatsis, a Wall Street Journal reporter and National Public Radio regular, recounts his remarkable rise through the ranks of elite Scrabble players while exploring the game's strange, potent hold over them -- and him. Scrabble might truly be called America's game. More than two million sets are sold every year and at least thirty million American homes have one. But the game's most talented competitors inhabit a sphere far removed from the masses of "living room players.
In the sea, life is as prevalent as it is on land. Learn about the fish, plants, mammals and insects that make up this carefully balanced environment. Find out more about the three major life zones and the groups of living things that inhabit them.
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After exploring the secrets of the house, Nouky, Paco and Lola open the doors to the garden to embark on new and even more exciting adventures!
During their fun adventures, our three friends meet the sulky bee, the earthworm who doesn’t like the sun and the baby butterfly. Filled with wonder at this astonishing world of creatures that inhabit the garden, Nouky, Paco and Lola get caught out by the changing moods of the sky and discover its many colours.
From morning to midnight, this beautifully illustrated guide invites readers to spend a day with the animals and plants that inhabit one of the world's most fascinating environments.
