Travel guides: eco-tourism / sustainable tourism Books
Princeton University Press A Visitors Guide to South Georgia
Book SynopsisThis is the only illustrated guide specifically tailored to the needs of visitors to this remote and captivating part of the world, and it is the ideal book for armchair naturalists. A Visitor''s Guide to South Georgia features hundreds of color photographs of the diverse wildlife and breathtaking scenery to be found at this unique tourist destination. It includes extensive and up-to-date coverage of all wildlife groupsfrom albatrosses and petrels to seals and penguinsas well as color maps and detailed information for the 23 key visitor sites. This stunning photographic guide describes the history, geology, and culture of South Georgia. It also provides a checklist of all fauna and flora as well as valuable tips for visitors to the islands, and the book's wirebound format enables it to fold out flat for easy use in a water-protective holder. Features hundreds of photos Covers all wildlife groups Includes maps and information for the 23 key visitor sites Describes South Georgia's unique history, geology, and culture Provides a checklist of all fauna and flora Gives valuable tips for visitors Trade Review"A must have for those visiting the island."--Ian Paulsen, Birdbooker Report, Guardian "If your dream is to visit Antarctica, this book will give you a whole new appreciation for the small island of South Georgia, which lies nearby and shares the same climate and much of the same endemic flora and fauna."--Devorah Bennu, GrrlScentist "I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking to visit the island but I would also recommend it to people like me who just enjoy great images and writing about distant lands. It is full of great information and (I don't think I have emphasized this enough yet) some wonderful photographs, it really was a joy to read and review."--Ashley Beolens, Fat PhotographerTable of ContentsMap of South Georgia showing site locations inside front cover A Message from Nigel Haywood 7 Foreword by Keith Shackleton 9 About this Guide 10 TIPS FOR VISITORS 11 NATURAL HISTORY OF SOUTH GEORGIA * Oceans and Climate 16 * Geology 18 * Glaciers and Landforms 20 * Vegetation 22 * Wildlife 24 * Introduced species 29 A BRIEF HISTORY OF SOUTH GEORGIA* The Discovery of South Georgia 32 * The Sealers 33 * The Explorers 34 * Carl Anton Larsen and the Whaling Industry 36 * The Discovery Investigations 38 * Duncan Carse and the South Georgia Surveys 1951-57 39 * Establishing British Antarctic Survey Research 40 * South Georgia, A Diplomacy Case 41 CURRENT ACTIVITIES* Stamps 42 * Government Administration 44 * Tourism 45 * South Georgia Fisheries 47 * Fisheries Research at King Edward Point 48 * Seabird and Seal Research 50 * Longline Fisheries and Seabirds 52 THE APPROACH TO SOUTH GEORGIA 54 KEY TO SITE MAPS 56 KEY INFORMATION * Wandering Albatrosses 66 * Burrowing Petrels 82 * Life at Leith Harbour 92 * Southern Elephant Seals 116 * King Penguins 138 * Fur Seals 156 THE SITES* Elsehul 58 * Prion Island 62 * Salisbury Plain 70 * Prince Olav Harbour 74 * Fortuna Bay 78 * Hercules Bay 84 * Leith Harbour 88 * Shackleton Walk 94 * Stromness Harbour 98 * Husvik 102 * Jason Harbour 106 * Grytviken & King Edward Point 108 * Maiviken 118 * Cobblers Cove 122 * Godthul 126 * Ocean Harbour 130 * St. Andrews Bay 134 * Moltke Harbour 140 * Will Point & Brisbane Point 144 * Gold Harbour 148 * Cooper Bay 152 * Drygalski Fjord & Larsen Harbour 158 * King Haakon Bay 162 Checklist of the Fauna and Flora of South Georgia 164 Bird Breeding Calendar 171 Bibliography 172 Useful Addresses and Websites 174 Photo/Art Credits 175 Acknowledgements 178
£28.56
Princeton University Press A Field Guide to the Wildlife of South Georgia
Book SynopsisA guide to South Georgia that depicts the birds, mammals, insects, flowering plants, and other vegetation found in this part of the world. It features 368 photographs of 180 species, including 65 species of birds, 20 species of sea mammals, nearly 60 species of insects, and more than 40 species of flowering and nonflowering plants.Trade Review"Even if you have no intention of ever traveling to South Georgia, this book is worth reading. The descriptions of the territory's birds, seals, whales, introduced mammals, invertebrates, and plants are written within the framework of the conversationist, so it is more than a field guide, it is a record of endangered wildlife and the efforts being made to protect it... I do recommend A Field Guide to the Wildlife of South Georgia as a book that is informative and enjoyable, a photographic and textual tour of a magical place filled with fantastical creatures that are far from mythic."--Donna Schulman, 10,000 Birds "A true guide to wildlife... This guide will open the eyes of even the most single-minded fan of the feathered to the richness and complexity of this most spectacular of the subantarctic islands."--Rick Wright, ABA Blog "Cruising way down south this winter? Planning a trip to South America, Antarctica or South Georgia island? Wherever you're cruising in the southern hemisphere, don't leave home without your wildlife guide. Pack A Field Guide to the Wildlife of South Georgia in your luggage, and you'll instantly be able to tell a macaroni penguin from a rockhopper penguin."--Ginger Dingus, Examiner.com "[A]n excellent guide that includes lots of really nice photographs of the island's wildlife."--FHB, Wildlife Activist "This is an excellent book and recommended for all visitors."--Keith Betton, Birding World "This guide, designed for tourists, is the only one of its kind. Brief introductions on geology, topography, climate, history, and conservation efforts lay the groundwork for an impressive photographic guide."--Choice "If I were making a trip to South Georgia, as increasing numbers of eco-tourists are doing these days, I would be sure to have in my possession a copy of this book. Further, I would expect that by trip's end it would be dog-eared and coffee-stained, strong evidence of what I believe to be its indispensable nature in such an endeavor."--David Ainley, Marine Ornithology
£19.80
Princeton University Press Birds of Western Ecuador
Book SynopsisTrade Review"An excellent new photographic field guide... The most comprehensive and authoritative field guide to the birds of the region."--Birding Ecuador blog "What is incredible is that even the rarest and most difficult birds are depicted with high-resolution photos... This book is much more than a compilation of high quality photographs--it is a true field guide. This is not surprising since the two authors are both leading experts on Ecuador's birds, and Nick Athanas is a leading bird guide for Tropical Birding."--Frank Lambert, Birder's LibraryTable of ContentsINTRODUCTION 7 Region Covered 9 Range Maps 9 Format of the Species Accounts 11 Taxonomy 11 Conservation 12 Habitats 13 Elevational Zones 19 Bird Topography 20 SPECIES ACCOUNTS 23 Tinamous 24 Guans, Chachalacas, Curassows, and Screamer 26 New-World Quails, Whistling-Ducks 30 Ducks 30 Grebes 36 Storks 36 Albatrosses 38 Petrels and Shearwaters 38 Storm-petrels 38 Tropicbirds 40 Flamingos 40 Ibises and Spoonbills 40 Herons, Bitterns, and Egrets 42 Frigatebirds 48 Pelicans 48 Boobies 50 Anhinga 54 Cormorants 54 Vultures 56 Osprey 58 Kites, Hawks, and Eagles 58 Falcons and Caracaras 82 Rails, Gallinules, and Coots 90 Limpkin 96 Stilts 96 Oystercatchers 96 Sunbittern 96 Thick-knees 96 Jacanas 98 Lapwings and Plovers 98 Seedsnipes 102 Snipes, Sandpipers, and Related Shorebirds 102 Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers 114 Pigeons and Doves 124 Parakeets, Parrots, and Macaws 132 Cuckoos and Anis 140 Owls 144 Nighthawks and Nightjars 152 Potoos 156 Oilbird 156 Swifts 158 Hummingbirds 162 Quetzals and Trogons 196 Kingfishers 202 Motmots 204 Jacamars 204 Puffbirds 204 New World Barbets 208 Toucan Barbet 208 Aracaris and Toucans 210 Woodpeckers 214 Ovenbirds (Furnariids) and Woodcreepers 222 Antbirds 242 Antthrushes 254 Antpittas 256 Tapaculos 260 Crescentchest 260 Tyrant Flycatchers 264 Tityras and Becards 302 Sapayoa 306 Cotingas and Fruiteaters 308 Pihas 314 Mourners 314 Manakins 316 Schiffornis 318 Peppershrikes and Vireos 320 Greenlets, Gnatcatchers, and Gnatwrens 322 Mockingbirds 324 Jays 324 Dippers 324 Martins and Swallows 326 Wrens 332 Solitaires and Thrushes 338 Euphonias and Chlorophonias 344 Siskins 348 Goldfinches and Pipits 350 New World Warblers 350 Oropendolas, Orioles, and Blackbirds 360 Bush-tanagers (Chlorospinguses) 366 Piranga Tanagers 368 Tanagers 370 Bananaquit 386 Dacnises 390 Honeycreepers 392 Hemispinguses 394 Tit-like Dacnis 394 Conebills 396 Flowerpiercers 396 Sparrows 400 Chestnut Munia 400 Brush-finches 402 Tanager Finch 406 Plushcap 406 Sierra-finches 408 Slaty Finch 408 Sicalis Finches 410 Crimson-breasted Finch 410 Grassquits 412 Warbling-finches 412 Seed-finches and Seedeaters 414 Grosbeaks 420 Saltators 422 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 424 APPENDIX I: SPECIES NOT INCLUDED 425 APPENDIX II: PHOTOGRAPHER CREDITS 428 GLOSSARY 431 SPECIES INDEX (ENGLISH AND SCIENTIFIC NAMES) 434
£37.80
Princeton University Press Birds of Kruger National Park
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Beautifully designed and easy to browse, Birds of Kruger National Park fills an important gap and will be useful not just in the park, but in many other areas with similar habitats, to everyone wanting to explore Africa's avian wildlife. . . . With over 250 described species, Birds of Kruger National Park will prove useful for newcomers and experienced birders alike. You get beautiful photos, physical characteristics, and a description of varying size for all of them. . . . . I'd recommend it to everyone visiting Kruger Park as well as other, similar, habitats across the continent." * ZME Science *"[Barnes and Behrens] have here created a bird guide that is an excellent companion to Animals of Kruger National Park; together the visitor to Kruger National Park has all the information she (or he) needs to enjoy one of the great reserves in the world. . . . This is a handy guide to have in the field."---Donna Lynn Schulman, 10,000 Birds
£23.80
Princeton University Press The Antarctic Dive Guide
Book SynopsisPreceded by: Below freezing: the Antarctic dive guide / Lisa Eareckson Trotter. 2nd edition. Old Basing, Hampshire: Wild Guides, 2008.Trade Review"[F]rigid descriptions come with beautiful color photographs of sea cucumbers, seals, sea stars, salps, and an array of other marine organisms... The Antarctic Dive Guide does an admirable job at ... conveying the joys and the risks involved at entering such a beautiful, alien part of the world."--Brian Switek, National Geographic Laelaps blog "Impressive in its readability and accessibility to a forlorn land most of us will never encounter."--Gabriel Thoumi, Monga Bay "This book turned out to be much more than I had expected. If you're into scuba diving and dream of the ultimate dive, you really need to get this one!"--Dave Lewis, Birds from Behind BlogTable of ContentsAcknowledgements 5 A brief history of diving in Antarctica 6 The continent of Antarctica 9 Diving in Antarctica Planning your visit 12 The practicalities 17 What to expect 23 Leopard Seals - a scientific perspective 26 - a diver's perspective 32 The Sea Leopard Project 34 Underwater photography and videography in Antarctica 35 Other ways to capture the underwater realm of Antarctica 42 Common benthic life of the Antarctic Peninsula & South Georgia 44 Echinoderms (including sea stars, sea cucumbers, brittle stars and sea urchins) 44 Gastropods (including limpets and nudibranchs) 45 Ascidians (including tunicates and salps) 46 Worms 47 Fishes (including notothenids) 47 Cnidarians (including anemones, hydroids, jellyfish and soft corals) 50 Sponges 51 Algae 51 Sea spiders 52 Natural product chemistry from Antarctic marine organisms 53 THE DIVE SITES (see below for full list) 58 Guidance for visitors to the Antarctic 124 Marine Wildlife Watching Guidelines 126 Glossary 134 Photo credits 141 Suggested further reading 143 About the author 143 About the other contributors 144 THE DIVE SITES 58 How to use this guide 58 Key to icons used in the guide 58 DIVE SITES OF THE ANTARCTIC PENINSULA 59 1Elephant Island, Point Wild 60 2Tay Head 62 3Paulet Island 64 4Bald Head, Crystal Hill 66 5Cape Well-met 68 6Cecilia Island and Barrientos Island (Aitcho Islands) 70 Deception Island 72 7Sewing Machine Needles (Deception Island) 73 8Neptune's Bellows (Deception Island) 74 9Whaler's Bay (Deception Island) 75 10Mikkelsen Harbor 76 11Hydruga Rocks 78 12Enterprise Islands - Governoren Wreck 80 13Orne Harbor 82 14Cuverville Island 84 15Neko Harbor 86 16Paradise Harbor - 'The Shag Wall' 88 17Port Lockroy (British Base A) 90 18Janus Island, Arthur Harbor - Bahia Pariso 92 19Booth Island 96 20Pleneau Island 98 21Petermann Island 100 22Prospect Point (British Base J) - Perch Island 102 23Detaille Island (British Base W) 104 24Stonington Island (British Base E) 106 DIVE SITES OF SOUTH GEORGIA 109 25Cooper Bay 112 26Godthul 114 27Grytviken, Cumberland East Bay 116 28Hercules Bay 118 29Prion Island 120 30Albatross Island 120 31Elsehul 122
£21.25
Princeton University Press Listening to a Continent Sing
Book SynopsisIncludes QR codes for recordings of birdsongs available on companion website.Trade ReviewOne of Forbes.com's 12 Best Books About Birds and Birding in 2016 "One of the fascinating aspects of both the book and the recordings is that, while chasing after birdsong, Mr. Kroodsma captures so much other detail as well. Don't miss the pack of mongrels and hounds bellowing the bikers through Dwarf, Ky., or the creaking bicycle saddle accompanying the rich afternoon chorus of a moist deciduous forest on a steep uphill climb in the same state's damp and diverse mountains. Listening to a Continent Sing along with its website, is both an inspiration and a bundle of gifts waiting to be unwrapped."--Julie Zickefoose, Wall Street Journal "Blurring the lines between travelogue and casual scientific observation, Listening to a Continent Sing recounts their journey and transports the reader into the mind of a scientist renewing his awe of nature through an endearing portrayal of avian vocal communication and behavior. In its refreshing mix of history, linguistics, biology, and ethology, Listening to a Continent Sing brings back the joy and enthusiasm for scientific pursuits that can sometimes wane with time."--Helen J. Barr, Science "Kroodsma evokes the profound pleasure of rising before dawn to listen to the morning songs of the birds and ending the day with their evening choruses... An informative exploration of the subtleties of bird songs."--Kirkus "Birdsong maven Donald Kroodsma's travel journal is a welcome addition to the cycling-road-trip genre that began over a century ago... It's the author's knowledge of birdsong ... that makes this book so delightful."--Natural History "The story is charming, funny, poignant, and heartwarming... If you are going to treat yourself to one special gift this summer, make it this one!"--Cathy Taibbi, Examiner.com "Listening to a Continent Sing will be enjoyed by anyone with an interest in the outdoors, by cyclists, and above all by birders. I have only just begun reading the book, but I already suspect that it will turn out to be one of the outstanding popular birds books of the year."--The Curious Naturalist blog "While the book may be categorized as a birding adventure, it is also the story of a father and son deepening their bond as they cycled by day and camped by night together for 10 weeks."--Jennifer J. Meyer, Orange County Register "Our sophistication in listening to birdsong and our enjoyment have been greatly facilitated by the writings of Don Kroodsma...[Listening to a Continent Sing] provides a delightful, vicarious ride across our country."--Herb Wilson, Portland Press Herald "Listening to a Continent Sing is a travelogue of Kroodsma's 5,000 mile trip, a celebration of nature, and a multimedia experience--the book is littered with quick-response codes that link to samples of birdsong found throughout the trip, such as the pileated woodpecker and the sandhill crane."--Chicago Tribune "Coupling these [QR] codes with the website to supply reader support makes this book truly one of a kind. Innovative educators will enjoy the challenge of deciding exactly how to use Listening to a Continent Sing in their teaching."--NSTA Recommends "Kroodsma has an insatiable curiosity about bird vocalizations and also a deep passion for his subject... This book provides a delightful, vicarious ride across our country. We stop frequently to appreciate the music of the birds."--Portland Press Herald "An accomplished travelogue written with great style which makes for an enjoyable and highly entertaining read. It is a book to be enjoyed by birders or non-birders alike."--Another Bird Blog "Kroodsma ... is to birdsong what a sommelier is to fine wine. With ears as finely tuned as a musician able to recognize a symphony by the first few notes, he identifies a variety of bird species and their many song variations... Listening to a Continent Sing is a feast for the senses and will no doubt inspire many to listen more deeply and more intently on the next walk or bike ride."--Urban Audubon "One of the quirkiest and most oddly charming travel books you're likely to come across... The whole package is engagingly chipper, a memoir of delight."--Washington Post "Do you wish to pursue your dreams? In this remarkable book, the author, birdsong expert Donald Kroodsma, did just that when he set out on a bicycle journey from the Atlantic to the Pacific oceans, recording the songs of birds along the way... Drawings of birds and the countryside fill this handsomely produced book, and the author's birdsong recordings can be accessed from QR codes in the margins. This gorgeous book combines history, geology, travel, bicycling, family relationships and birdsong into one irresistible adventure. I especially enjoyed how the author draws the reader into the places that he experienced through the use of sound."--Forbes.com, a "12 Best books about Birds and Birding in 2016" selection "It is always a pleasure to listen to masters talk about their passions. And so it is here, as Don Kroodsma, the world's leading expert on birdsong, takes us on a bicycle journey from Virginia to Oregon, listening to birds and explaining the magic and mystery in what he hears along the way... No one but Don Kroodsma could have written this book, as no one hears birdsong the way he does."--Eldon Greij, Bird Watching MagazineTable of ContentsHow to Listen Using the QR Codes vii Acknowledgments xi Prologue xiii 1. Beginnings 1 2. Peace, and War 12 3. Lemonade 20 4. Blue Ridge Dawn 30 5. A Virginia High 44 6. Appalachia 56 7. Boone Country 68 8. A Ride in Heaven 74 9. Laid Up 82 10. On the Road Again 86 11. Dawn Sweeps the Shawnee 96 12. The Ozarks 106 13. A Prairie Gem 115 14. Kansas Oceans 125 15. Shortgrass Prairie 136 16. Western Birds 146 17. Riding the Rockies 153 18. Sage and Song 163 19. Hello, Wyoming 173 20. The Oregon Trail 179 21. Grand Tetons 190 22. Into the Fire 199 23. Caterpillars Marching 207 24. Chief Joseph Pass 217 25. Lewis and Clark 225 26. Pacific Islands Incoming 233 27. Ascending into Oregon 242 28. Geological Chaos 251 29. Over the Cascades 261 30. A Homecoming 270 31. Land's End 280 Epilogue-Where Are They Now? 287 Notes 289 References 295 Index 299
£21.25
Princeton University Press Europes Dragonflies
Book SynopsisTrade Review"A brilliant book collection . . . each volume is a colourful, fact-filled introduction to the animals, insects, plants and habitats that makes watching wildlife so fascinating."---Stuart Winter, Sunday Express"This photographic guide to Europe’s dragonflies is amazing, although WILDGuides have built up such a reputation for producing high quality books of this sort that it doesn’t come as a surprise really. But it is still amazing. . . . It is a marvel of concise clear information transfer."---Mark Avery, Mark Avery Blog"This is a very useful field guide, packed with information, that specialists could employ to identify species in the field and that more generalist natural historians would surely want for wider reference. It is a very nice addition to the study of these magnificent insects; it will further widen public awareness of their beauty and the relative fragility of their habitats."---Andrew Wakeham-Dawson, Entomologist's Monthly Magazine"I’ve been a big fan of the WILDGuides series from the first publication . . . they are my first port of call. I already have the WILDGuides for British species, now I can venture into Europe’s wild and wet places . . . looking for these aerial jewels. Take a look and you will want it… this comprehensive and easy to read guide has it all!"---Bo Beolens, Fat Birder"This field guide features all the hallmarks we have come to expect from Princeton University Press in their WildGuides series. . . . An easy-to-read style means the book will appeal to dragonfly enthusiasts of all ages and standards. It will surely become the go-to textbook guide for Odonata."---Eric Brown, News Shopper"Glorious guide."---Alan Wright, Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside Wildlife Trust"A wealth of information packed into concise, image-rich content in a careful layout designed to provide the most helpful cues along the quickest and easiest route to identification."---Chris Sharpe, Curious Naturalist"Simply brilliant."---Roy Stewart, Country-Side"A first-rate full-colour identification guide."---John Badmin, British Journal of Entomology and Natural History"This is a truly excellent field guide, containing a wealth of detailed and well-presented information. It has much to recommend it to those whose interest in Odonata is now starting to expand beyond British shores."---Adrian Parr, Atropos"A stunning book which I thoroughly recommend. It is aesthetically pleasing as well as having a vast amount of information to assist any Odonata enthusiast or general naturalist identifying Odonata on their travels through Europe."---Neil Anderson, London Naturalist"A very comprehensive guide to the adult species of European Odonata which is richly illustrated and packed with information."---Andy Chick, Amateur Entomological Society"Europe’s Dragonflies is not only comprehensive, but beautifully presented, and I find myself referring to it regularly during the spring and summer months. . . . Surely an essential book to add to your library"---Frank Lambert, Frank Lambert Birding
£21.25
Princeton University Press Britains Orchids
Book SynopsisTrade Review"This is the future of field guides . . . I just love this book, I absolutely love it."---Chris Packham, #WildMorningswithChris"It is just about a perfect rendition of the modern field guide: comprehensive, detailed, beautifully illustrated and thoughtfully written. It is also excellent value. . . . I would unhesitatingly recommend this new book to anyone interested in our native orchids."---Bob Gibbons, British Wildlife Magazine"The most startling and richest identification guide I have ever come across. . . . Every single time I pick up this book, I gawp and I learn. Field guide of the year, without question. And quite possibly field guide of the decade too."---James Lowen, James Lowen Wildlife"This book distinguishes itself in the depth of attention it gives to orchid habitats . . . . The illustrations in the book are quite simply, out of this world superb. . . . This book takes a bold step in a new direction, a leap away from simple listing and describing, to being an efficient and user-friendly tool in the hands of the orchid enthusiast on the quest for accurate identification."---Paddy Tobin, An Irish Gardener"What I really welcome is the images are brilliant coloured botanical drawings and photos so you get the best of both. A really nice feature is a brief index in a fold of the cover just pointing the species pages. I recommend this very welcome addition to those oft-thumbed works that sit on my desk for easy reference."---Bo Beolens, Fat Birder"This authoritative yet accessible guide is the result of many years' hard work from the authors. The multitude of information loaded into its texts are complimented by top-class illustrations and stunning photography. It is the new essential in its field and congratulations must go to Cole and Waller for producing what deserves to become a best-selling guide to this fascinating family."---Josh Jones, Birdguides.com"This book is the perfect guide for looking for and identifying them, it has everything you could ever need to know about British Orchids."---Mike King, Gloster Birder"A clear, comprehensive, well-designed, beautifully illustrated guide to a fascinating group of our wild flowers."---Mark Avery, Mark Avery blog"This is another outstanding guide from Wild Guides (this time published in association with the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland) but this one is at another level and is a credit to everyone involved and should be on every naturalist’s bookshelf."---Roy Stewart, British Naturalist’s Association"The mission statement from authors Sean Cole and Mike Waller to develop the most beautiful and comprehensive field guide on the subject has clearly been achieved!"---Jim Almond, Shropshire Birder blog"This book is an exceptional contribution to the literature on British orchid identification."---Ro Scott, Highland Naturalist"A superb new identification guide."---Eric Brown, News Shopper"This is clearly a fantastic book."---Andy Karran, Gwent Wildlife Trust
£18.00
Princeton University Press Birds of the West Indies Second Edition
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£19.80
Princeton University Press Listening to a Continent Sing
Book SynopsisIncludes QR codes for recordings of birdsongs available on companion website.Trade Review"One of Forbes.com’s 12 Best Books About Birds and Birding in 2016""One of the fascinating aspects of both the book and the recordings is that, while chasing after birdsong, Mr. Kroodsma captures so much other detail as well....Listening to a Continent Sing, along with its website, is both an inspiration and a bundle of gifts waiting to be unwrapped."---Julie Zickefoose, Wall Street Journal"In its refreshing mix of history, linguistics, biology, and ethology,Listening to a Continent Singbrings back the joy and enthusiasm for scientific pursuits that can sometimes wane with time."---Helena J. Barr, Science"Kroodsma evokes the profound pleasure of rising before dawn to listen to the morning songs of the birds and ending the day with their evening choruses…. An informative exploration of the subtleties of bird songs." * Kirkus *"Birdsong maven Donald Kroodsma's travel journal is a welcome addition to the cycling-road-trip genre that began over a century ago. . . . It's the author's knowledge of birdsong . . . that makes this book so delightful." * Natural History *"The story is charming, funny, poignant, and heartwarming. . . . If you are going to treat yourself to one special gift this summer, make it this one!"---Cathy Taibbi, Examiner.com"Listening to a Continent Sing will be enjoyed by anyone with an interest in the outdoors, by cyclists, and above all by birders. I have only just begun reading the book, but I already suspect that it will turn out to be one of the outstanding popular birds books of the year." * The Curious Naturalist *"While the book may be categorized as a birding adventure, it is also the story of a father and son deepening their bond as they cycled by day and camped by night together for 10 weeks."---Jennifer J. Meyer, Orange County Register"Our sophistication in listening to birdsong and our enjoyment have been greatly facilitated by the writings of Don Kroodsma. . . .[Listening to a Continent Sing] provides a delightful, vicarious ride across our country."---Herb Wilson, Portland Press Herald"Listening to a Continent Sing is a travelogue of Kroodsma's 5,000 mile trip, a celebration of nature, and a multimedia experience--the book is littered with quick-response codes that link to samples of birdsong found throughout the trip, such as the pileated woodpecker and the sandhill crane." * Chicago Tribune *"Coupling these [QR] codes with the website to supply reader support makes this book truly one of a kind. Innovative educators will enjoy the challenge of deciding exactly how to use Listening to a Continent Sing in their teaching." * NSTA Recommends *"Kroodsma has an insatiable curiosity about bird vocalizations and also a deep passion for his subject. . . . This book provides a delightful, vicarious ride across our country. We stop frequently to appreciate the music of the birds." * Portland Press Herald *"An accomplished travelogue written with great style which makes for an enjoyable and highly entertaining read. It is a book to be enjoyed by birders or non-birders alike." * Another Bird Blog *"Kroodsma . . . is to birdsong what a sommelier is to fine wine. With ears as finely tuned as a musician able to recognize a symphony by the first few notes, he identifies a variety of bird species and their many song variations. . . . Listening to a Continent Sing is a feast for the senses and will no doubt inspire many to listen more deeply and more intently on the next walk or bike ride." * Urban Audubon *"One of the quirkiest and most oddly charming travel books you're likely to come across…. The whole package is engagingly chipper, a memoir of delight." * Washington Post *"Do you wish to pursue your dreams? In this remarkable book, the author, birdsong expert Donald Kroodsma, did just that when he set out on a bicycle journey from the Atlantic to the Pacific oceans, recording the songs of birds along the way. . . . Drawings of birds and the countryside fill this handsomely produced book, and the author's birdsong recordings can be accessed from QR codes in the margins. This gorgeous book combines history, geology, travel, bicycling, family relationships and birdsong into one irresistible adventure. I especially enjoyed how the author draws the reader into the places that he experienced through the use of sound."---Forbes.com, a "12 Best books about Birds and Birding in 2016" selection"No one but Don Kroodsma could have written this book, as no one hears birdsong the way he does."---Eldon Greij, Bird Watching Magazine"[Kroodsma's] delight in attending to the history and settings of the places the two pass through will leave readers listening better, too--and not just to birdsong."---Omnivoracious"Will be enjoyed by anyone with a general interest in natural history, or bicycling, not just those interested in ornithology or birdsong. So many themes permeate this fine book you are sure to find much of interest and learn a great deal about birdsong in the process. What a trip!"---Eugene S. Morton, Journal of Ornithology
£16.19
Princeton University Press Europes Sea Mammals Including the Azores Madeira
Book SynopsisTrade Review"A brilliant book collection . . . each volume is a colourful, fact-filled introduction to the animals, insects, plants and habitats that makes watching wildlife so fascinating."---Stuart Winter, Sunday Express"[Europe’s Sea Mammals] is a significant reminder that the oceans are full of exquisite creatures, but despite their depth and vastness are no more immune from threats than are terrestrial ecosystems. . . . Buy an extra copy and send it to your Member of Parliament, Congressman or Deputy, to your Prime Minister or to your President."---David M. Gascoigne, Travels with Birds"An essential companion for anyone venturing any distance offshore in European waters. Encounters with frolicking dolphins, studious whales, performing porpoises and curious seals are magical and inspirational. . . . We’re so fortunate to be out there to see them in their environment, and now we can tell others all about it in an informed manner."---Daria Blackwell, Ocean Cruising Club"The visuals are unparalleled, presenting the animals in various states of swimming, diving and feeding, with tips on distinguishing between species. Maps identify where each mammal can be found at different times of the year. Stunning photography makes you want to get out there to see for yourself. . . . Who hasn’t been thrilled at an encounter with these magnificent sea creatures?" * coastalboating.net *"I can see myself using this for many years to come as proved by one of my lecturer’s whole-hearted recommendation that all marine biology students get a copy."---Chelsea Knight, Mammal News"If you want to know all about the whales, dolphins, porpoises and seals around the coast of the UK and beyond then get this. It has everything. . . . Easy to read. . . . Bright, clear, and superbly printed. . . . A very complete guide." * UK Safari *"Europe’s Sea Mammals is the sort of field guide that’s a pleasure to browse through. . . . more than 200 pages rammed with every last iota of information."---Steve Weinman, Diver"An excellent guide for the sea mammals found in this region and . . . a must for anyone interested in locating, identifying and observing this group of mammals in the field."---Rachel Barber, British Trust for Ornithology"A lot of information, all useful, is packed into just two pages! . . . The overall impression is of a well thought out book in terms of both layout and content . . . I am sure that I will consult it regularly."---Clive Herbert, London Naturalist"Full of images of fins, tails (flukes) and blow forms for the Cetacea, supported by diagrams, written descriptions and tips on where and how to find them. . . . the care and detail put into this title is difficult to surpass."---Pat Sang, The Biologist"This is a visually stunning book . . . . For those with an interest in mammals this guide will be very informative and will certainly enhance the experience of mammal watching."---Geoff O’Brien, International Journal of Environment Studies"This book is a great guide for tour guides and whale watchers . . . . It contains accurate and well-organized information, is illustrated with cutting-edge photographs, maps, and graphics." * Conservation Biology *
£19.80
Princeton University Press Britains Dayflying Moths
Book SynopsisNow fully revised and updated--a carefully designed and beautifully illustrated photographic field guide helps readers to identify the day-flying moths most likely to be seen in Great Britain and Ireland. Includes individual accounts for 158 species and full-color photos of 28 others.hers.Trade Review"By focussing on this selected group of moths over the entire group, numbering over 2,500 species, the book is accessible for the enthusiastic naturalist who hasn’t made the leap to the expensive world of moth-trapping."---Rob Jaques, British Trust for Ornithology"The more I read it the more I came to the conclusion that absolutely anyone with an interest in moths would enjoy this book. . . . It is all very clear and concise and up to date. At less than £20, I can see this gracing many a moth-ers, and birders, bookcases." * Essex Birding *"It is a perfect and fitting intrduction to the world of moths, is beautifully produced with exceptional photographs, packed with solid information and advice and recommended for anyone contemplating to further their interest in our Lepidoptera."---John Phillips, British Journal of Entomology and Natural History"You will almost certainly want to own it."---Anthony P. Payne, Glasgow Naturalist"A must have on the bookshelf or in a backpack!"---Jim Almond, Shropshire Birder blog
£16.19
Princeton University Press Handbook of Whales Dolphins and Porpoises of the
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£27.00
Princeton University Press Birds of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands
Book SynopsisTrade Review"This book will be a useful asset for anyone visiting [Puerto Rico]."---Keith Betton, British Birds
£18.00
Princeton University Press Field Guide to Coastal Wildflowers of Britain
Book SynopsisTrade Review"The perfect introduction to an array of Britain’s most fascinating, and in some cases, unusual flora."---Josh Jones, Birdwatch"Absolutely indispensable."---Alyson Hitch, Bay Magazine"Excellent!"---Bo Beolens, Fat Birder"This book delivers far more than its title promises . . . . This book was written by two people with dirty knees who have given the time needed to become experts in our native wildflowers and page after page bear this out with excellent photography and clear, concise and precise descriptions."---Paddy Tobin, Irish Garden Plant Society"Full of beautiful pictures and illustrations, making it easy to identify coastal wildflowers. . . . A well thought out user-friendly guide."---Alison Alderton, Towpath Talk"An attractive, enticing and informative book."---Ro Scott, Highland Naturalist"Anyone who lives or holidays by the coast will love this new botanical guide . . . . [The authors are] on a mission to record and safeguard all the beautiful species found along our shores." * Coast Magazine *"Another essential book for the natural historians ever expanding library."---Roy Stewart, British Naturalists Association"A wonderful companion for anyone thinking of a foray to the coast."---Anna Pattenden, Plantlife"This book would be an excellent and informative introduction for a visitor to the coast and, above all else, the illustrations are of exceptional quality, making it a joy to pick up and read."---Alison Moss, The Glasgow Naturalist
£18.00
Princeton University Press Birds of Belize
Book SynopsisTrade Review"A typical good modern birding field guide with distribution maps, concise text including helpful identification notes, and illustrations all on the same page. This all makes it a very easy field guide to use."---Chris Lotz, Birding Ecotours"[Birds of Belize] is a first rate guide, user-friendly and very portable. If a trip to Belize is in your future, don't leave home without it!"---David M. Gascoigne, Travels With Birds"This book is a MUST have for anyone birding Belize!"---Ian Paulsen, The Birdbooker Report
£27.00
Princeton University Press Field Guide to the Birds of the Dominican
Book SynopsisTrade Review"For any birder visiting the large Caribbean island of Hispaniola (either the Dominican Republic or Haiti), this book will prove invaluable."---Chris Lotz, Birding Ecotours"There is no doubt that this is now the field guide of choice for anyone visiting Haiti or the Dominican Republic."---Christopher Sharpe, Neotropical Birding"A destination that should be on every birder’s bucket list."---Keith Betton, Birdwatch"Field Guide to the Birds of the Dominican Republic and Haiti . . . represents a new tool for bird identification and provides valuable background information about the habitats and most important birding sites."---Adrianne G. Tossas, Association of Field Ornithologists"Lighter, easier to use and packed with knowledge and illustrations."---Bo Beolens, Fat Birder"No pull quote – reviewed in German." * Der Falke *
£18.00
Quarto Publishing PLC Capital Ring National Trail Guides
Book SynopsisThe Capital Ring is a 78-mile (125 km) walking route encircling inner London that links the astonishing number of islands of green space – parks, woodlands, abandoned railway lines, towpaths and nature reserves – which still survive in the very heart of the city. The Ring takes in many of London’s leading attractions – for example, the Thames Barrier, Eltham Palace and Richmond Park – as well as overlooked gems such as Oxleas Meadows, the Parkland Walk and Abbey Mills Pumping Station, and gives a close-up view of the ever-changing Olympic Park. This guide divides the route into 15 sections, each starting and finishing at a public transport point, and is packed with a vast amount of information.
£12.74
DK Gardens of the World
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£34.00
University of British Columbia Press In the Name of Wild
Book SynopsisIn the Name of Wild takes you on the five-year journey one family made across five continents to re-imagine the meaning of wildness.Trade ReviewThe Vanninis' findings are surprising and thought-provoking ... This entertaining and educational book takes along not only the family but readers too ... You can enjoy the journey, ponder and philosophize, and then decide what your answer might be. -- Graham Chandler * BC Bookworld *Table of ContentsPrologue1 “Wild” Can Be a Challenging Word: Galápagos2 “Wild” Can Be an Adjective: Tasmania3 Wild Can Be Ephemeral: Aotearoa-New Zealand 4 Wild Can Change: South Tyrol5 Wild Can Be Reimagined: Belize6 Wild Can Be a Foreign Concept: Japan7 Wild Can Be Alive: Patagonia8 Wild Can Be Photogenic: Iceland9 Wildlife Can Be Us: Thailand10 Wild Can Be Someone’s Home: Canada
£17.99
Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S. Ramble in Central Park A Wilderness West of Fifth
Book SynopsisFor many New Yorkers, Central Park is Manhattan''s crown jewel and what makes the city liveable year round. For tourists, this urban oasis is a must-see destination on any sightseeing visit. For acclaimed photographer Robert A. McCabe, Central Park is defined by its Ramble-a densely forested 38 acres replete with stunning lake vistas, enormous granite boulders, a canopy of trees, winding paths and streams, and ornate and rustic bridges. McCabe''s photographs in The Ramble in Central Park: A Wilderness West of Fifth have captured this wooded labyrinth in its off-the-beaten-path glory in its most photogenic seasons.The Ramble in Central Park is primarily organised by four regions, supplemented by one large map by Christopher Kaeser of the entire area and four close-ups of each section. The text is a series of essays by writers including The New Yorker''s E. B. White and C. Stevens. Topics cover the history of the park''s creation by Trade ReviewForeWord Reviews Book of the Year Awards 2011 Gold Medal Winner "McCabe presents his dazzling full-color, four-season photographs of the Ramble, which Douglas Blonsky, president of the Central Park Conservancy, calls "indisputably still the soul of Central Park." Other contributors weigh in on the Ramble's flora, fauna and geology in a book that itself is a welcome harbinger of spring."--The New York Times, February 27, 2011 "Robert A. McCabe's book of photographs presents a pristine, uncomplicated view of this recently rehabilitated area, recording the changing seasons and the native and exotic plants and birds interspersed with human park visitors...McCabe's photographs show that even in the heart of the city, the desire to get lost in the wild, however briefly, remains strong." -ARTnews "McCabe captures the stunning lake vistas, towering boulders, winding paths and streams, and rustic bridges of this 38-acre forested section of the park." -Audubon.org "The pictures capture the park's beauty in all seasons, occasionally juxtaposing spring and winter frames of the same spot. Beyond straight nature shots, McCabe truly captures the serenity that Central Park offers to both natives and tourists needing repose from the concrete and blacktop, and many photos feature a lone individual walking, reading, or just sitting and soaking it in...This alluring combination of factoids mated to glorious photographs will win the hearts of countless New Yorkers for whom Central Park is a blessed oasis. Tourists, nature photography buffs, and nature lovers also will be smitten." -Library Journal "Amply and beautifully illustrated" -New York Daily News "Splendidly soulful photographs of my favorite part of Central Park." -Dominique Browning, New York Times "The Ramble is the loveliest spot for afternoon walks and pleasant musings to be found within ten miles of New York."--The New York Times, July 24, 1860Table of ContentsPhotographer's Note by Robert A. McCabe Introduction by Douglas Blonsky Wood Thrushes in the Ramble by Marie Winn Robert Moses & the Battle of the Ramble by E. B. White and C. Stevens PLATES EAST The Picturesquely Romantic Ramble by Elizabeth Barlow Rogers SOUTH The Birds of the Ramble by Carl Vornberger GILL CREEK VALLEY The Plants of the Ramble by Regina Alvarez WEST The Rocks of the Ramble by Sidney Horenstein Index
£21.24
Universe Publishing The Bucket List Eco Experiences
Book SynopsisA bucket list focused on sustainable travel featuring 1,000 vacation ideas that are eco-friendly, respectful of local cultures, and highlight opportunities to give backA new era of sustainable travel is dawning – more than ever, vacationers are seeking experiences that are sustainable for the environment, sensitive of other cultures, make a positive impact, and above all, do no harm. Included are a diverse collection of sustainable travel ideas and eco-friendly destinations for all ages and interests. These experiences range from volunteering at a wildlife preserve or centering a foodie getaway around zero-waste to visiting the Eden Project, a series of biomes and gardens in a reclaimed Cornwall mine designed to raise ecological awareness with educational programs and agriscaping. More travelers rank sustainability as a top factor, and this volume is a reliable, trustworthy resource—sensitively and thoughtfully curated, free from gre
£23.38
Rizzoli International Publications The Bucket List Eco Experiences
Book SynopsisA bucket list focused on sustainable travel featuring 1,000 vacation ideas that are eco-friendly, respectful of local cultures, and highlight opportunities to give back.
£11.98
Beacon Press Before Theyre Gone A Familys YearLong Quest to
Book SynopsisA longtime backpacker, climber, and skier, Michael Lanza knows our national parks like the back of his hand. As a father, he hopes to share these special places with his two young children. But he has seen firsthand the changes wrought by the warming climate and understands what lies ahead: Alaska’s tidewater glaciers are rapidly retreating, and the abundant sea life in their shadow departs with them. Encroaching tides threaten beloved wilderness coasts like Washington’s Olympic and Florida’s Everglades. Less snowfall and hotter summers will diminish Yosemite’s world-famous waterfalls. And it is predicted that Glacier National Park’s 7,000-year-old glaciers will be gone in a decade. To Lanza, it feels like the house he grew up in is being looted. Painfully aware of the ecological—and spiritual—calamity that global warming will bring to our nation’s parks, Lanza sets out to show his children these wonders before they have ch
£15.30
Goose Lane Editions Waterfalls of New Brunswick
Book SynopsisTrade Review"A nature lover's delight." * Chronicle Herald *
£16.99
Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Fishing the Canadian Rockies An anglers guide to
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£27.89
Rowman & Littlefield Maine Birding Trail
Book SynopsisThis is the authorized guide to the Maine Birding Trail, which opens in 2009. The book features more than 260 sites in Maine and includes bonus material on Campobello and Grand Manan islands. Unlike most guides, which emphasize species identification, this book highlights the sites themselves. Bird enthusiasts will count on it to lead them to the best birding locations in Maine and to list the species they will most likely find at each destination.
£10.79
EOS Cycling Holidays Ltd London Lands End Cycle Route
Book SynopsisThis guidebook features the best traffic-calmed cycle routes of southern England, together forming a continuous route from Dover or Harwich, via London and Bristol to Devon and Cornwall. The book offers full east-west route directions, high-profile maps, visitor information, accommodation listings and a code to obtain GPS-tracks of the routes.
£26.96
EOS Cycling Holidays Ltd England North South Cycle Route
Book SynopsisThis guidebook allows you to cycle from the Scottish border to the Isle of Wight, all via continuous traffic-calmed routes. The book also features the best of the North Sea Cycle Route and offers full north-south route directions, high-profile maps, visitor information, accommodation listings and a code to obtain GPS-tracks of the routes.
£26.96
University of Alaska Press A Coast to Explore Coastal Geology and Ecology of
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£34.19
Viva Purpose, Inc. Cut the Crap Move To Costa Rica
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£21.73
Mariner Books Birding Without Borders
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£14.44
John Wiley & Sons Inc Sustainable Travel For Dummies
Book SynopsisHow to travel lightly across planet Earth Sustainable Travel For Dummies is for travelers of all ages and budgets who want to reduce their carbon footprints, respect and protect the planet, contribute to local economies, and incorporate conservation into their travel experiences. That's you! This easy-to-read guide shows you what sustainable travel is, why it's important, and how to do itwith no travel shaming. Award-winning travel journalist Lee Mylne brings a global perspective on fun ways to travel responsibly. A must-have resource for globetrotters and for those whose travels keep them close to home, this book covers alternative transportation, unique accommodations, fulfilling cultural experiences, everything else the eco-savvy traveler needs to know. Discover how to plan eco-friendly trips to destinations near and farReduce your carbon footprint while still enjoying life-affirming experiences Learn about alternative methods of transportation and sustainable accommodationsGain cultural awareness and get fun ideas for making the most of your travel Sustainable Travel For Dummies is an inspiring read for travelers who are new to sustainable and ethical travel and seeking practical tips for eco-conscious wandering.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Chapter 1: Treading Carefully While Exploring the World 5 Chapter 2: Preparing to Travel Sustainably 17 Chapter 3: Getting There and Around Sustainably 35 Chapter 4: Packing to Save the Planet 57 Chapter 5: Where to Stay and Dine Sustainably 69 Chapter 6: Shopping for Sustainable Souvenirs 87 Chapter 7: Cultural Sensitivities 101 Chapter 8: Enjoying Ethical Animal Encounters 119 Chapter 9: Escapes That Are Easy on the Earth 153 Chapter 10: Making a Difference by Volunteering 177 Chapter 11: Learning on the Move 195 Chapter 12: From Sustainable to Regenerative Tourism 207 Chapter 13: Ten Ways to Travel Sustainably 217 Chapter 14: Ten Places to Go and Still Travel Sustainably 223 Index 231
£13.59
Dundurn Group Ltd The Great Central Canada Bucket List
Book SynopsisMost Canadians think of travel as a way to escape the snow, cold, and dreary winter skies. But Robin Esrock loves all that the provinces of Ontario and Quebec have to offer visitors, and so will you! The Great Central Canada Bucket List highlights the best travel experiences to be had in the heart of Canada.Renowned travel writer and TV host Robin Esrock explored every inch of central Canada to craft the definitive Bucket List for the region. Running the gamut of nature, food, culture, history, adrenaline rushes, and quirky Canadiana, Robin's personal quest to tick off the very best of Ontario and Quebec packs in enough for a lifetime. The Great Central Canada Bucket List provides a first-hand perspective on:Riding a motorcycle around Lake Superior.Drinking caribou with Bonhomme. Unravelling a mystery in Algonquin Park. Spending the night at an ice hotel. Scaling the via ferrata at Mont-Tremblant. Exploring the great museums. <Trade ReviewOne of Canada's top travel writers, and definitely one of our biggest personalities. * Globe and Mail *
£13.29
Dundurn Group Ltd The Great Canadian Prairies Bucket List
Book SynopsisFrom Robin Esrock, author of The Great Canadian Bucket List, comes a look at the best that Canada's prairies have to offer.Having travelled to over one hundred countries on six continents, international travel guru and bestselling author Robin Esrock turns his attention to the Canadian prairies. Robin spent years personally discovering these one-of-a-kind destinations and activities you have to try in Manitoba and Saskatchewan: Float in Canada's Dead Sea Track polar bears along Hudson Bay Horse-ride through herds of free-roaming bison Uncover ancient archaeological mysteries in Winnipeg Learn what it takes to join the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Witness the largest gathering of snakes in the world Party with the wildest sports fans in Canada Bask on a tropical beach on a prairie lake Bundled with an extensive up-to-date companion website, The Great Canadian Prairies BuckTrade ReviewOne of Canada's top travel writers, and definitely one of our biggest personalities. * Globe and Mail *
£12.59
£15.82
Arcadia Publishing (SC) Farallon Islands
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£19.99
Arcadia Publishing (SC) Petrified Forest National Park Images of America
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£18.74
Arcadia Publishing (SC) Everglades National Park
£19.19
Arcadia Publishing (SC) Craters of the Moon National Monument
£19.19
Arcadia Publishing Black Mountain
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£19.99
History Press Historic Tales of Henry Cowell Redwoods State
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£19.99
History Press Only in Florida
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£18.69
History Press Old Saybrook A Main Street History Brief History
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£18.69
History Press New Jerseys Lost Piney Culture
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£19.19
Orion Publishing Co 36 Islands
Book Synopsis''A Swallows and Amazons adventure for the modern day by one of the most interesting travel writers working today'' Bijan Omrani, author of Caesar''s Footprints''A headlong plunge into the deep, dark waters of the Lake District and its islands. Packed with curious historical facts, philosophical and literary footnotes'' Shaun Bythell, author of Diary of a BooksellerRobert Twigger, poet, artist and travel author, is a lover of uninhabited islands. A lifelong passion for the Lake District led him to embark on a mission to visit all 36 islands of the region - some little more than rocks, some home only to wildlife, some the perfect spot for a night of wild-camping. Armed only with an inflatable canoe, and inspired by Arthur Ransome, Wainwright, Wordsworth and other writers of the region, he journeys beyond the tourists and the busy roads, beneath the surface, to islands both real and remembered. Here the low tide of the unconscious revTrade ReviewA Swallows and Amazons adventure for the modern day by one of the most interesting travel writers working today: 36 Islands is a journey to the forgotten parts of the Lake District that weaves together philosophy, psychology, poetry, literature, folk-lore, angry swans and damp pot noodles, and reminds us of the healing power of the forgotten wildernesses close by us * Dr Bijan Omrani, author of Caesar's Footprints *A headlong plunge into the deep, dark waters of the Lake District and its islands. Packed with curious historical facts, philosophical and literary footnotes and a highly entertaining sense that every other visitor to the Lakes is an interloper, you can feel the chill of waters creeping into your bones as Twigger paddles his way to some of the most inaccessible spots of this liminal hinterland. I really enjoyed it * Shaun Bythell, author of Diary of a Bookseller *Robert Twigger has an inexhaustible curiosity, a childlike desire to explore and bags of energy.... the author is full of stories... He visits all the well-known lakes (and some not - who has heard of Devoke Water?), exploring islands that inspired Beatrix Potter and William Golding, as well as the ever-present Ransome. It's usually raining, but he's an irrepressible optimist... The world is a better place with adventurers such as Mr Twigger about -- Fiona Reynolds * COUNTRY LIFE *Armed only with an inflatable canoe, Twigger - a man resolutely fascinated by uninhabited isles - journeys beyond the tourists and busy roads to explore Cumbria's finest. In doing so, he visits both real and remembered islands, drawing inspiration from the Lakeland poets, Alfred Wainwright and others, to redraw his own map of the Lakes and visit a place very different to the one we know * Wanderlust, The Best Travel Books of 2022 *Beguiling . . . Here is a man who believes that through living actively rather than passively, we better value our place in this beautiful world. Here's to that * Countryfile *
£19.00
Orion Publishing Co 36 Islands
Book Synopsis''A Swallows and Amazons adventure for the modern day by one of the most interesting travel writers working today'' Bijan Omrani, author of Caesar''s Footprints''A headlong plunge into the deep, dark waters of the Lake District and its islands. Packed with curious historical facts, philosophical and literary footnotes'' Shaun Bythell, author of Diary of a BooksellerRobert Twigger, poet, artist and travel author, is a lover of uninhabited islands. A lifelong passion for the Lake District led him to embark on a mission to visit all 36 islands of the region - some little more than rocks, some home only to wildlife, some the perfect spot for a night of wild-camping. Armed only with an inflatable canoe, and inspired by Arthur Ransome, Wainwright, Wordsworth and other writers of the region, he journeys beyond the tourists and the busy roads, beneath the surface, to islands both real and remembered. Here the low tide of the unconscious revTrade ReviewA Swallows and Amazons adventure for the modern day by one of the most interesting travel writers working today: 36 Islands is a journey to the forgotten parts of the Lake District that weaves together philosophy, psychology, poetry, literature, folk-lore, angry swans and damp pot noodles, and reminds us of the healing power of the forgotten wildernesses close by us * Dr Bijan Omrani, author of Caesar's Footprints *A headlong plunge into the deep, dark waters of the Lake District and its islands. Packed with curious historical facts, philosophical and literary footnotes and a highly entertaining sense that every other visitor to the Lakes is an interloper, you can feel the chill of waters creeping into your bones as Twigger paddles his way to some of the most inaccessible spots of this liminal hinterland. I really enjoyed it * Shaun Bythell, author of Diary of a Bookseller *Robert Twigger has an inexhaustible curiosity, a childlike desire to explore and bags of energy.... the author is full of stories... He visits all the well-known lakes (and some not - who has heard of Devoke Water?), exploring islands that inspired Beatrix Potter and William Golding, as well as the ever-present Ransome. It's usually raining, but he's an irrepressible optimist... The world is a better place with adventurers such as Mr Twigger about -- Fiona Reynolds * COUNTRY LIFE *Armed only with an inflatable canoe, Twigger - a man resolutely fascinated by uninhabited isles - journeys beyond the tourists and busy roads to explore Cumbria's finest. In doing so, he visits both real and remembered islands, drawing inspiration from the Lakeland poets, Alfred Wainwright and others, to redraw his own map of the Lakes and visit a place very different to the one we know * Wanderlust, The Best Travel Books of 2022 *Beguiling . . . Here is a man who believes that through living actively rather than passively, we better value our place in this beautiful world. Here's to that * Countryfile *Into his charming, pottering narrative Twigger braids an account of the eccentric Ransome and his reason for creating the world of Swallows and Amazons . . . Twigger intersperses his narrative with a series of hand-drawn maps, giving the book a wonderfully homespun feel * Mail on Sunday *Terrific . . . In the past, Twigger has written acclaimed travelogues about the Himalayas, the Rocky Mountains and the Sahara. With 36 Islands, he brings the same wide-ranging curiosity and intelligence to bear as he walks, paddles and kayaks through some of Britain's most stunning, and sometimes still unspoiled, scenery . . . we learn a lot about Ransome too * Reader’s Digest *'There is something both comical and Zen like about Twigger's work, and everyone is the better for it' * The Scotsman, Best Books of 2022 *
£9.49
Cornell University Press Monteverde Arenal
Book SynopsisCosta Rica is much more than a verdant paradise. It''s a land of diverse landscapes and cultures. This collection of regional guides reveals unknown facets of Costa Rica and helps travelers understand what makes this country so unique.From the magic of the cloud forestwith its quetzals and volcanoesto a birdwatcher''s paradise in the northern plains of the country, the twin destinations of Monteverde and Arenal offer more to see and do than any other pair of tourist destinations in Costa Rica.Includes a colorful fold-out map of key tourist destinations.Table of ContentsA Forest Among the Clouds The Volcano's Fate Headwaters of the Gods Index Credits
£13.99
