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<p>For all those who journey to Middle Earth, here is the definitive guide to its lands, legends, histories, languages and people. The Complete Tolkien Companion explains, translates, and links every single reference - names, dates, places, facts, famous weapons, even food and drink - to be found in J. R.</p><p>R. Tolkien's world, which includes not only The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings but also The Simarillion and many other posthumously published works. A detailed explanation of the various Elvish writing systems, together with maps, charts, and genealogical tables, bring the remarkable genius of Toilkien and the unforgettable world and wonder of Middle Earth to life with focus and accuracy.</p><p>First published in 1976, this is an indispensable accompaniment for anyone who embarks on the reading journey of a lifetime.</p>

<p><b>FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF <i>THE SECRET LIFE OF COWS</i></b><br/><br/><b>'Elegiac, funny, warm and wise, <i>The Wisdom of Sheep</i> will delight country folk and city dwellers alike.' KATHERINE MAY</b><i><br/><br/>We talk about people behaving like sheep, which assumes that sheep all behave in the same way. That has not been my experience.</i><br/><br/><i>Some are affectionate, others prone to head-butting. Some are determinedly self-sufficient, others seek our help when they need it. And some can be trusted to lead the flock home. They are as individual as we are.</i><br/><br/>Farm animals are familiar to us from childhood stories, but little did we know that their inner lives are full of complexity, deep bonds and family dramas. Rosamund Young has been an organic farmer for over forty years and this is her record of a life at the beck and call of the animals while observing and preserving the abundant wildlife at Kite's Nest Farm. It is a story of joy, discovery, cooperation and sometimes heartbreak. We learn about sheep growing old disgracefully, the intelligence of supposedly 'bird-brained' hens, 'conversations' between cows and why you should never send a text whilst milking . . .<br/><br/><b>'Delightful.' ALAN BENNETT, ON <i>THE SECRET LIFE OF COWS</i></b></p>

This book is published in connection with the 100th anniversary of the Swedish National Forest Inventory, celebrated in 2023. It is an abbreviated version of the original Swedish publication. Initially, the prehistory, establishment, and development of the inventory are described. Based on collected data, the condition and changes of the Swedish forests over a century are then presented, as well as how data is collected, processed, and reported. Following that, some researchers describe how the inventory s data has been used in various disciplines. Collected data is also used by authorities, organizations, and businesses in their internal work, which is described by representatives. Predicting the future of the forests and their use is difficult, but in a concluding chapter, the likely future of the inventory is described and how it can be met to continue to provide answers in support of society s ambitions for sustainable forestry practices.