Tento autor se věnuje prozkoumávání složitosti lidské zkušenosti a psychiky. Jeho díla jsou známá pro svůj pronikavý vhled do motivací a tužeb postav. Jazyk, který používá, je pečlivě vybroušený a vytváří sugestivní atmosféru. Díla tohoto autora vybízejí k zamyšlení a zanechávají v čtenářích trvalý dojem.
Jennifer Ormiston, a lively and controversial local radio presenter, is found dead in an antique bath in her upmarket flat, an apparent suicide. Three weeks earlier, we meet a number of very different characters, all of whom are connected in some way to Jennifer Ormiston.
Surrogate begins amidst the comfortable lives of middle-class professionals in a prosperous cathedral city, but these are quickly disrupted by powerful passions, the revelation of secrets and the abduction of a child.
Parrots are considered to be one of the most intelligent types of bird and it is their innate characteristics that have made them popular to keep as pets since the Roman times, although parrot-keeping reached its peak only in the last century. Their popularity can be attributed to their colourful plumage, their intelligence and flair for mimicry, their playful behaviour and ability to bond with human beings. Naturally they require a considerable amount of dedicated care, attention and psychological stimulation in order to lead happy, balanced and contented lives. It is therefore essential that parrot owners are aware of their pet's needs, day-to-day requirements and their responsibilities as owners. This new paperback edition for 2021 covers the day to day care of your parrot; how to create the right environment for your parrot; dietary needs and the importance of feeding a balance diet; practical advice on grooming and feather plucking; common disease in parrots; recognising the symptoms; managing behaviour and effective training. Finally, there is a chapter on breeding parrots; incubation and hand rearing.