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Leitz Expanding Pocket Heavy-duty Multipunched Gusseted Top Opening A4 Clear Ref 47188 [Pack of 5]
Leitz Expanding Pocket Heavy-duty Multipunched Gusseted Top Opening A4 Clear Ref 47188 [Pack of 5]
Price: £9.68

5.0 out of 5 stars Really strong and do the job well, 27 Aug 2012
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These expanding pockets are excellent. They fit at least as many sheets of paper, magazines, catalogues as they claim. I've certainly "over-stuffed" mine with no ill effects and, of course, becaue they're see-through you know exactly what's in each one without messy labels.

Lifesystems Midge Mosquito Head Net - Black
Lifesystems Midge Mosquito Head Net - Black
Offered by Packyourbags Travel Store
Price: £5.99

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Protection, 24 Aug 2012
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Just back from an August expedition on the tundra of Hudson Bay, and this net was almost literally a lifesaver. The number of biting insects, including the fearsome blackfly, would have made the experience Purgatory: however, with this net over my broad-brimmed hat I was able to enjoy the experience undisturbed. Others in my party were not so lucky.

The mesh is not too distracting, and one soon gets used to focusing beyond the mesh. The net is long enough to tuck into the neck of a coat or upper garment - essential to stop critters finding their way inside! And the net packs up very small, and fits easily in a pocket. An essential travel companion.

Photoshop CS6 For Dummies (For Dummies (Computers))
Photoshop CS6 For Dummies (For Dummies (Computers))
by Peter Bauer
Edition: Paperback
Price: £17.59

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Photoshop uncovered, 24 Aug 2012
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I've always been a fan of the approach the "for Dummies" series takes, and was very pleased to see this guide to Photoshop CS6. I count myself a Photoshop intermediate user: I'm generally confident on the basics, but with more complex tasks sometimes struggle - trial and error being my method of choice. This book has helped enormously here,with practical non-patronising step-by-step instructions.

It's true that Googling for help provides answers for most questions - but, for me, a book where I can quickly search for the feature I want help on is the quickest and most reliable resource. So: 5 stars, and recommended.

Canon Powershot D20 HS Waterproof Digital Camera - Blue (12.1 MP, 5x Optical Zoom) 3.0 Inch LCD
Canon Powershot D20 HS Waterproof Digital Camera - Blue (12.1 MP, 5x Optical Zoom) 3.0 Inch LCD
Price: £259.00

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Waterproof, great performance., 21 Aug 2012
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I bought this for a trip to Hudson Bay. I also carried "serious" kit (Canon 7D, 60D,24-105L, 70-300L, 400L) but relied on this for "wet work" - photographs whilst in RIBs and snorkelling.

I was very impressed by the camera: smaller than I expected, and (despite some reviews) I did not find the rather odd shape a problem. In fact, when snorkelling, the "cut-away" on the left hand side fitted my hand nicely.

I found that it coped well with ISO settings up to 800, and the controls were easy to use. Image quality I thought was exlennt - up to the quality of my Canon G10 backup, which is saying something.

True, it doesn't shoot RAW, and their is no full manual. But for my needs, this was excellent, and I expect it always to have a place in my rucksack!

Thread locker Medium Strength Blue 6ml
Thread locker Medium Strength Blue 6ml
Offered by Champion Motor Spares
Price: £3.99

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Does the job!, 21 Aug 2012
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Excellent product. Yes, there's not much in the tube (6 ml, as it says) but any more and it would likely go off. I use it for my motorbike fixtures - and it works a treat. Easy to remove when needed, too. 5 stars.

GUMP Tripod Mount Collar Ring for Canon C (WII), EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM
GUMP Tripod Mount Collar Ring for Canon C (WII), EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great quality, great price!, 21 Aug 2012
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As often is the case, I was disappointed that Canon did not supply a tripod collar for the EF 70-300 4.5/5.6L lens (they do for the 400L, so I was a little surprised.) I guess this is because the 70-300 is more suited to being hand held, which is how I usually use it. For the rare occasions that I mount this on a tripod, I was reluctant to pay out for the Canon mount. So I bought this, and was pleased by the fit, the performance, and the price. It is a fixture on the lens, and does the job well - so it must be 5 stars!

OP/TECH Bino-Cam Harness - Elastic
OP/TECH Bino-Cam Harness - Elastic
Offered by Binoculars UK
Price: £15.00

1.0 out of 5 stars I'm not sure Op-Tech are aware of a woman's anatomy, 21 Aug 2012
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I ordered this for my wife to carry a pair of Hawke ED binoculars. However, when fitted, it was clear that the harness was not female friendly in any way: my wife found them so uncomfortable that she removed the harness after the first half hour. I also gave it a go, but found the "bounce" from the elastic quite unsettling - and the carry was not as comfortable as my op-tech wide strap. So, back to Amazon for a return. Of course, Amazon service is spot on, and there were no problems. But I really would advise "caveat emptor" for this product. A shame - I have three separate Op-Tech carrying systems, and have been hugely pleased with them all. Not, alas, this!

A Dog's Purpose: A novel for humans
A Dog's Purpose: A novel for humans
by W. Bruce Cameron
Edition: Paperback
Price: £5.99

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars For Dog Lovers Everywhere, 20 July 2012
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OK: first things first - Marley and Me it ain't. However, and I loved Marley and Me, in some ways I enjoyed this more.

Written from the dog's perspective - I'm not using names, and once you read the book you'll see why - this is a heart-warming look at the relationship between dogs and human beings. The blurb on the rear cover gives some of the plot away, but the focus of the novel is summed up in the title, A Dog's Purpose. Dog owners will know how difficult it is to see their companion as just an animal, and this exploration of the world through a dog's eyes - and nose - reinforces our belief that dogs have a special place reserved for them, not just in our homes, but in our hearts.

Shakespeare's Restless World
Shakespeare's Restless World
by Neil MacGregor
Edition: Audio CD
Price: £12.20

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Shakespeare's World Unfolded., 20 July 2012
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If, like me, you loved the British Museum's fascinating World in 100 objects, you'll love this. Neil MacGregor explores Shakespeare's world through twenty artefacts from the museum: each episode looks at one object, through which Neil MacGregor explores sixteenth century England. The unfoldiong of the contexts opened up really brings this world to life. Fascinating.

As this is an audiobook, the quality of recording and narration are worth comment, and the production values here are excellent. Produced for Radio 4 and broadcast in April 2012, the 20 15 minute episodes are nicely pitched and narrated with quiet passion. Of course, there are no pictures - it is an audiobook! - but go to [...] and the objects can be seen there.

The Thing: Why I Am A Catholic
The Thing: Why I Am A Catholic
Price: £0.77

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Personal theology from GKC, 18 Jun 2012
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G.K. Chesterton's output in the field of literature is prolific and well-known; his Father Brown stories are still read and loved today. Unlike C.S.Lewis, who claimed to have "smuggled Christianity" in his novels, Chesterton's philosophic take on Christianity s often explicit in his writing.

In The Thing: Why I am a Catholic, however,Chesterton writes personally (and episodically) about his Christian beliefs and his decision to enter the Catholic Church - and philosophically about the implications of his Catholicism in his own life and his world view.

Whether Christian or not, any reader interested in an empirical discussion about the relationship between belief and behaviour will find this thought-provoking. And, being by GKC, it is of course intelligently written. It is a fixture in my Kindle collection.

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