Steve Backshall: Steve Backshall's Deadly 60

Steve Backshall's Deadly 60


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Steve Backshall embarks on his most daring adventure yet. He has just six months to travel six continents and find 60 of the deadliest creatures on the planet for the 26-part Children's BBC series of the same name which will air on BBC1 and the CBBC Channel. From lethal beauties to killer beasts, from the unseen to the unexpected, the one thing these creatures have in common is that they are all deadly. Steve's global adventure spans the continents and his encounters range from famous killers such as the African Cheetah, the Neotropical Piranha and the North American Grizzly Bear to less famous but no less deadly animals. For example, few are aware that the Pufferfish is armed with tetrodoxin, an exceptionally lethal poison, estimated to be 1,200 times more deadly than cyanide. Learn about the ingenious techniques and extraordinary weapons that some of our most dangerous animals are armed with. Including the renowned killers, the unexpected and the downright bizarre, this companion book to Steve Backshall's high adrenaline tour of the world's most deadly is not to be missed, by adults and children alike.

With the striking success of Shane Warne and Abdul Qadir in modern Test cricket, wrist-spin bowling is definitely back in fashion. In this illustrated book, the author shows players and coaches at all levels how to acquire the skills of this highly dextrous style of bowling. Areas include: the basic techniques covered step-by-step; solving bowling problems; how to bat against wrist-spin; mental and physical preparation for matches and the tactics used. Few events in recent memory have captivated the world's attention like that of Barack Obama's historic presidential campaign. Not only did it stir passionate political momentum, but it also inspired the creative talents of a world of artists, illustrators, and graphic designers. The iconic "Hope" portrait from influential designer Shepard Fairey became the face of the campaign, and more than ever before, graphic design became a central theme for winning the race. Comprised of collages, paintings, photo composites, prints, and computer-generated pieces, "Obama Art" showcases the well-known images of the campaign as well as less famous, but equally creative, pieces from around the Journeying with Matthew: Lectionary Year A: Bringing the Gospel Alive for Groups and Individuals free epub globe. Amassed and edited by the Director of Design for BarackObama.com, Scott Thomas, this is a volume for all design aficionados as well as supporters of the 44th President of the U.S. who want a keepsake as uncommon as his extraordinary campaign.


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Author: Steve Backshall
Number of Pages: 128 pages
Published Date: 10 Feb 2010
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Publication Country: London, United Kingdom
Language: English
ISBN: 9781847734303
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