Category Archives: Travel Guides
Pocket Photo Guide to the Birds of Peru
A country of huge scenic diversity, Peru is a birdwatcher`s paradise and a popular tourist destination. It is home to about 1,800 different types of birds from the mighty Andean Condor to a dazzling variety of jewel-like hummingbirds. Many birds can be seen in the capital city of Lima, with Vermilion Flycatchers in the parks
Pocket Photo Guide to the Mammals of North Africa and the Middle East
This handy guide provides an introduction to more than 120 species of mammals found in North Africa and the Middle East.The authoritative text includes key facts about identification, habitat, behaviour, distribution and status, and each species is illustrated with colour photographs, including many never previously published. Illustrated with clear colour photography and brief but authoritative
Endurance: The Extraordinary Life and Times of Emil Zatopek
Shortlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the YearIn the summer of 1952 Emil Zatopek became the king of the running world with an unprecedented distance treble at the Olympic Games in Helsinki. Together with his wife Dana, who won another gold medal in the javelin, they were the embodiment of sporting romance. Born
A Field Guide to the Reptiles of South-East Asia
South-East Asia is home to one of the most diverse reptile faunas on Earth. A Field Guide to the Reptiles of South-East Asia is the first comprehensive guide to the snakes, lizards, crocodiles, tortoises and turtles of the region. Covering more than 1000 species and subspecies in thorough detail, this field guide provides authoritative, up-to-date
4th Rock from the Sun: The Story of Mars
Mars is ingrained in our culture, from David Bowie`s extra-terrestrial spiders to H.G. Wells`s The War of the Worlds. The red planet has inspired hundreds of scientists, authors and filmmakers – but why? What is it about this particular planet that makes it so intriguing?Ancient mythologies defined Mars as a violent harbinger of war, and
Crafted in Britain: The Survival of Britain`s Traditional Industries
Crafted in Britain is a celebration of Britain`s traditional crafts and industries that have survived into the modern world, not as museums but on their merits. In an age of increasing automation and standardisation, it is a joy to find such places, where craftsmanship and personal skills are still valued. Their world is recreated in
Heavy Weather Sailing
Heavy weather sailing has achieved international pre-eminence for providing vital information best acquired from the hard won experience of others. When subjected to a storm at sea there is no one, simple remedy for safety and comfort, nor will there ever be. Within these pages are a tremendous number of well tried methods for optimizing
The Cape Horners` Club
Cape Horn`s fearsome reputation and the price it has extracted from those who venture there derives from a lethal contrivance of geography that unleashes the most powerful natural dynamic forces on the earth`s surface. Reaching deep into the Southern Ocean, the Cape intrudes into the flow of the water and weather patterns at the bottom
Splicing Modern Ropes: A Practical Handbook
For any seafarer, splicing rope is an essential skill. But the traditional 3-strand rope is fast disappearing. So how do you splice braided rope? This is the definitive guide to this crucial skill. Most of the techniques are quite easy to master – and also fun to do. See why splices are better – and
P is for Peloton: The A-Z of Cycling
A perfect gift book for all cycling fans – the A-Z of cycling from Arrivee to Zoetemelk. Beautifully illustrated by renowned cycling artist Mark Fairhurst, P is for Peloton is packed with fun facts from the amazing to the bizarre, and stories about the greatest riders in the sport. Ever wanted to know the difference
Out on the Land: Bushcraft Skills from the Northern Forest
Out on the Land is an absorbing exploration of, and tribute to, the circumpolar Boreal forest of the North: its landscape, its people, their cultures and skills, the wilderness that embodies it, and its immense beauty. The book is vast in scope and covers every aspect of being in the wilderness in both winter and
The Sacred Combe: A Search for Humanity`s Heartland
We`ve all got one. A secret, special place. Hidden. Enclosed. A little greener and more fertile than the world outside. Here the birds are slightly more exotic, slightly more confiding, the grass greener and the fruit sweeter. To know such a place, to love such a place, is part of being human. Sometimes it`s a
The Camper Van Bible: Live, Eat, Sleep
The Camper Van Bible is THE definitive glovebox bible for anyone who owns or `would die for` a camper van. In this book Martin Dorey, acknowledged camper van expert and presenter of BBC2`s `One Man and His Campervan`, delves headfirst into the nitty gritty of camping and camper vans. The book covers all aspects of
Born to be Wild: Hundreds of Free Nature Activities for Families
Want to save cash, your child`s imagination and possibly even the planet? This is the book you need. Packed with great photos of real families in the outdoors, Born to Be Wild contains easy-to-follow instructions for activities that require nothing more sophisticated than a small person`s imagination and access to a little outdoor space. Organised
When the Last Lion Roars: The Rise and Fall of the King of Beasts
The illegal killing of Cecil – a famous and magnificent black-maned Zimbabwean lion – by an American big-game hunter in 2015 sparked international outrage. More significantly, it drew the world`s attention to the devastating plight of Africa`s lions.A century ago, there were more than 200,000 wild lions living in Africa. Today, with that population reduced
The Planet Factory: Exoplanets and the Search for a Second Earth
Twenty years ago, the search for planets outside the Solar System was a job restricted to science-fiction writers. Now it`s one of the fastest-growing fields in astronomy with thousands of exoplanets discovered to date, and the number is rising fast.These new-found worlds are more alien than anything in fiction. Planets larger than Jupiter with years
The Complete Ocean Skipper: Deep-Water Voyaging, Navigation and Yacht Management
Following on from his bestselling The Complete Day Skipper and The Complete Yachtmaster, yachting legend Tom Cunliffe turns his attentions to the third strand of the RYA syllabus. With the same hugely popular, highly practical approach, The Complete Ocean Skipper covers everything a yachtsman needs to know when planning an offshore cruise or ocean passage.
Reeds Maritime Flag Handbook
The use of flags afloat and in most maritime situations is of interest and relevance to anyone going to sea whether for commerce or pleasure. It includes; national maritime flags, special ensigns, yacht club burgees, signal flags, flag etiquette and usage.
Corsa Rosa: A History of the Giro D`italia
The Giro d`Italia is the cooler, tougher brother of the Tour de France. First staged in 1909, and only pausing for two World Wars, its hundredth edition takes place in 2017. Inspired by L`Auto`s improved circulation figures after establishing France`s Grand Tour, the Gazzetta dello Sport saw an opportunity to outdo its rival paper, the
Junk Food Japan: Addictive Food from Kurobuta
Packing a heavy punch and offering a fresh new look at Japanese food, Junk Food Japan showcases Kurobuta`s `insanely delicious delicacies` (Jay Rayner, Guardian). It is food that is both incredibly inventive yet comfortingly familiar. Signature dishes featured in this exciting new cookbook include Barbecued Pork Belly, Tea Smoked Lamb and Kombu-Roasted Chilean Sea Bass.It
