Zoos, aquariums, safari and wildlife parks Books
White Star National Geographic Traveler Japan 7th Edition
Book SynopsisNational Geographic Traveler guidebooks contain must-know travel information, inspiring photography, insider tips, and expert advice you won't find on the internet for bucket-list destinations around the world.
£20.69
National Geographic Society The Photo Ark
Book SynopsisThis lush book of photography represents a lifelong project by photographer Joel Sartore to make portraits of the world's animals - especially those that are endangered. Trade Review“This is one of the most scientifically important—and artistically brilliant—books ever. I don’t know of any other book that has such power. You cannot see these sensitive portraits of the diversity of animals living on Planet Earth and not be entranced. And moved. And inspired to do all you can to ensure they stay with us. Joel Sartore is an ambassador extraordinaire for the beleaguered animals of our planet and should receive a Nobel Prize. No one can look at these sensitive portraits of the incredible animal beings and not be amazed and inspired to do all in our power to preserve them—all of them, all the complex tapestry of life—for our children and theirs. I can think of no other book with such a compelling message: We must each do all that we can to preserve these incredible beings—all of them. And we must act now, or it will be too late for most of them.”—Jane Goodall “Joel Sartore’s The Photo Ark is a magnificent, awe-inspiring, encyclopedic, and forward-looking book. It surely will be game-changer for getting people to connect or to reconnect with other animals and the various landscapes that serve as their homes—to ‘rewild’ their heart—and to become deeply re-enchanted with the remarkable, fascinating, and diverse beings with whom we share our wondrous planet. I shall share it widely with a broad audience, including youngsters, who are the ambassadors for our and other animals’ future. I hope this spectacular work of art enjoys a global audience, and I honestly don't see how it won’t. It is that good.”—Marc Bekoff “We owe it to these animals, as they struggle for survival on a human-dominated planet, to look them in the eye. Joel Sartore’s awestruck and awe-inspiring photos make that an experience of deep heart and beauty.”—David Quammen“We love them. We are exterminating them. We have no idea most of them even exist. Every painting of Noah’s Ark shows those familiar few animals we all agree seem worthy of salvation. Elephants, giraffes...but every one of them—and most others on Earth—are in fact in mortal danger now. Their flood is us. Yet when expecting new human life we paint animals on our nursery walls. We don’t paint computers or work cubicles. We paint animals, our subconscious, hope-filled wish to greet our unborn child by saying, ‘Welcome into this life-filled world. We are not alone. We have wondrous company.’ It’s time we met those splendid souls with whom we are failing to share our planet, whom we are annihilating. Joel Sartore’s stunning images are powerful enough to make us all ask and answer the question: ‘What will I do?’” — Carl Safina, author of Beyond Words; What Animals Think and Feel
£21.38
National Geographic Society Best of the World
Book SynopsisDiscover your next great adventure in this beautifully illustrated guide to the world’s best travel destinations. From the ultimate hiking trails to the most scenic train rides, the most stunning coral reefs to the most epic mountain retreats, you’ll find 1,000 exceptional destinations to add to your travel bucket list!Each of the 1,000 bucket list-worthy trips in this sumptuous volume has been carefully vetted and selected by the celebrated travel experts at National Geographic. On every page you’ll find new ways to experience beloved destinations, such as a family-friendly tour of Rome’s beloved ruins or a foodie tour of New York City, as well as hidden gems around the globe, including a cloud forest in the mountains of Ecuador and a kite surfing excursion off the coast of Spain. Plus, find detailed road trips to places near (Charleston, South Carolina) and far (a grand tour of Switzerland), along with top 10 lists from the best ski resorts to t
£33.25
Griffin Publishing Babylons Ark The Incredible Wartime Rescue of the
Book SynopsisChronicles the Baghdad zoo's transformation from bombed-out rubble to peaceful park. This title recounts hair-raising efforts to save a pride of the dictator's lions, close a deplorable black-market zoo, and rescue Saddam's Arabian horses.Trade Review"* "Terrific tale about how Iraqis, a South African conservationist and American soldiers saved the animals of the Baghdad Zoo... A wartime story with a joyful ending."... Kirkus Reviews"
£11.99
Penguin Random House Children's UK Peppa Pig I Spy at the Zoo
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£7.59
Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd An Ecological Guide to the Bush
Book Synopsisruce McKenzie's An Ecological Guide to the Bush captures the essence of what makes the bushveld tick. Here you'll find the basic principles of how ecosystems work, with the emphasis on energy flow through the bushveld and the adaptations that the plants and animals make in facilitating this energy flow.
£12.30
National Trust 50 Great Trees of the National Trust
Book SynopsisPresented in a beautiful quarter-bound hardback format and aimed at a general audience, this engaging book presents a selection of remarkable trees in the care of the National Trust. Throughout human history, trees have occupied a role that is central to our existence providing timber to build our homes, fuel to heat them, fruit to sustain us, shelter from a downpour and shade on a sunny day. Vital to our wellbeing, they impress us with their size, enchant us with their ever-changing colours and have provided inspiration for artists down the centuries. This celebration of trees at National Trust places presents a carefully chosen selection of 50 fascinating examples. Alongside named' witnesses to history, such as the Tolpuddle Martyrs' Sycamore and Sir Isaac Newton's Apple Tree at Woolsthorpe Manor, are fine examples of their type that deserve to be better known, such as the Douglas Firs at Cragside and the Black Mulberry at Chastleton House. Each featured tree is accompaniedTable of ContentsIntroduction 50 GREAT TREES Glossary of terms Gazetteer of National Trust Places Index Acknowledgements Picture credits
£9.50
Headline Publishing Group Our Zoo
Book Synopsis''With characteristic self-effacement, she puts the escapades of charismatic animals ahead of her own feelings.'' The Guardian.When George Mottershead moved to the village of Upton-by-Chester in 1930 to realise his dream of opening a zoo without bars, his four-year-old daughter June had no idea how extraordinary her life would become. Soon her best friend was a chimpanzee called Mary, lion cubs and parrots were vying for her attention in the kitchen, and finding a bear tucked up in bed was no more unusual than talking to a tapir about granny''s lemon curd. Pelican, penguin or polar bear - for June, they were simply family. The early years were not without their obstacles for the Mottersheads. They were shunned by the local community, bankruptcy threatened and then World War Two began. Nightly bombing raids turned the dream into a nightmare and finding food for the animals became a constant challenge. Yet George''s resilience, r
£11.69
Protea Boekhuis A Cameo from the Past: The Prehistory and Early
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£42.50
Usborne Publishing Ltd 24 Hours in a Zoo
Book SynopsisTai is mad about animals and dreams of becoming a zookeeper when he grows up. Today is his chance to access all areas and explore what goes on behind the scenes at a zoo for the day. In this story you'll discover what it's like to handle a giant snake, how the zoo prepares for the arrival of a new animal and what happens when an animal goes missing. See some cutting-edge science in action, and find out how zoos work to protect endangered species, and what they do with all that dung.Written in collaboration with experts at Chester Zoo.
£7.59
Hodder & Stoughton The Zookeeper of Belfast: A heart-stopping WW2
Book SynopsisAs the bombs rain down on the city, Belfast's first ever female zookeeper must fight to save the baby elephant in her charge in this gripping, uplifting tale based on a true story.1941. With the men away fighting, animal-lover Hettie Quin is made Belfast Zoo's first ever female zookeeper. She is put in charge of Violet, a three-year-old Indian elephant, and they soon form a special bond. With Violet at her side, Hettie can almost escape the grim reality of her life: the father who has abandoned her family; the sister who recently died; the war that's raging hundreds of miles away.But the devastation of war is closer than she thought. When the bombs begin to rain down on the city, Hettie must gather all her courage to protect those she loves the most. Can she save Violet - and get through unscathed herself?Based on a true story, The Zookeeper of Belfast is a gripping and uplifting tribute to what one woman's courage and tenacity can achieve in the most dire of circumstances - perfect for fans of Heather Morris, Natasha Lester, Kate Furnivall, Mandy Robotham and Fiona Valpy.Praise for THE ZOOKEEPER OF BELFAST:'Walsh delivers a turbulent portrait of life in a divided city . . . A unique perspective of a country at war and the lengths people will go for those they love.' - Kirkus Reviews'Sensitively rendered and finely drawn, this remarkable story, based on true events, is both uplifting and heartbreaking.' - Christina Baker Kline, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Orphan Train'Walsh has written a novel of deep affection and knife-edge suspense. A brilliant debut.' - Margot Livesey, author of The Boy in The Field'An elephant, a young zookeeper, the city of Belfast, bombings, and an IRA member are the improbable characters in this captivating and intimately felt novel that tells the story of a young woman's uncommon devotion and courage under fire.' - Lily Tuck, author of Sisters'A zoo in wartime Belfast and a young woman's fierce love for the elephant in her care come vividly to life in this beautiful, beguiling, and atmospheric debut novel.' - Dominic Smith, author of The Last Painting of Sara de Vos·Cinematic in scope and brimming with emotion, this is a soaring work of historical imagination.' - Karen Olsson, author of All the HousesTrade ReviewWalsh delivers a turbulent portrait of life in a divided city . . . A unique perspective of a country at war and the lengths people will go for those they love. * Kirkus Reviews *The Zookeeper of Belfast boasts not one but two dauntless heroines: Hettie, a young Irish zookeeper and Violet, a young Indian elephant. From their first meeting, Hettie is determined to protect Violet and as dangers mount, we cannot help cheering on her devotion and her resourcefulness. Walsh has written a novel of deep affection and knife-edge suspense. A brilliant debut. * Margot Livesey, author of The Boy in The Field *Sensitively rendered and finely drawn, this remarkable story, based on true events, is both uplifting and heartbreaking. * Christina Baker Kline, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Orphan Train and The Exiles *The Zookeeper of Belfast is a lovely book about a fascinating piece of history, and its two heroines--animal and human--are enthralling and beautifully drawn. S. Kirk Walsh writes wonderfully about heartbreak both personal and historic. * Elizabeth McCracken, author of Bowlaway *The Zookeeper of Belfast knocked me flat and picked me up, not just once but many times over the course of S. Kirk Walsh's deeply satisfying telling. There's so much life in these pages, life as well as death - we're in wartime Belfast, dear reader, and the Luftwaffe is dropping bombs - that I couldn't help but feel changed by the end, experienced. Only the best novels do that, and the very fine Elephant of Belfast belongs in that rank. * Ben Fountain author of Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk *An elephant, a young zookeeper, the city of Belfast, bombings, and an IRA member are the improbable characters in this captivating and intimately felt novel that tells the story of a young woman's uncommon devotion and courage under fire. * Lily Tuck, author of Sisters and The Double Life of Liliane *A zoo in wartime Belfast and a young woman's fierce love for the elephant in her care come vividly to life in this beautiful, beguiling, and atmospheric debut novel. * Dominic Smith, author of The Last Painting of Sara de Vos *Cinematic in scope and brimming with emotion, The Zookeeper of Belfast imagines the life of a young woman zookeeper who, in the wake of family tragedy, develops a strong bond with an Asian elephant under her care. S. Kirk Walsh delivers a powerful depiction of the devastations of the Belfast Blitz, even as she poignantly renders her heroine's coming of age and sexual awakening. With a tender portrait of one woman's persistence at its heart, this is a soaring work of historical imagination. * Karen Olsson, author of The Weil Conjectures and All the Houses *In S. Kirk Walsh's hands, the city of Belfast, its zoo, and the creatures who resided there during the Belfast Blitz, come vividly and brilliantly alive. The Zookeeper of Belfast is impeccably researched and thrillingly suspenseful. I churned through the pages, anxious to know what became of Hettie Quin and Violet, the elephant in her charge: a heartbreaking animal heroine to rival Tarka the otter and the rabbits of Watership Down. * Louisa Hall, author of Trinity & Speak *
£9.49
The University of Chicago Press Wild Mammals in Captivity
Book SynopsisZoos, aquariums, and wildlife parks are vital centers of animal conservation and management. This book presents the thinking and practice in the care and management of wild mammals in zoos and other institutions. It offers information from studies of animal behavior; advances in captive breeding; and new thinking in animal management and welfare.Trade Review"Zoos should be staffed with those who have made Wild Mammals in Captivity their essential textbook." (Times Higher Education, on the first edition)"
£61.75
Penguin Books Ltd A Zoo in My Luggage
Book Synopsis''For many years I had wanted to start a zoo . . . any reasonable person smitten with an ambition of this sort would have secured the zoo first and obtained the animals afterwards. but throughout my life I have rarely if ever achieved what I wanted by tackling it in a logical fashion.''A Zoo in My Luggage is Gerald Durrell''s account of his attempt to set up his own zoo, after years spent gathering animals for other zoos. Journeying to Cameroon, he and his wife collected numerous mammals, birds and reptiles, including Cholmondely the chimpanzee and Bug-eye the bush-baby.But their problems really began when they attempted to return with their exotic menagerie. Not only had they to get them safely home to Britain but they also had to find somewhere able and - most of all - willing to house them.Told with wit and a zest for all things furry and feathered, Gerald Durrell''s A Zoo in My Luggage is a brilliant account of how a pioneer of wildlife preservation came to found a new type of zoo.Trade ReviewA renegade who was right . . . He was truly a man before his time -- Sir David AttenboroughDurrell has an uncanny knack of discovering human as well as animal eccentricities * Sunday Telegraph *
£9.49
University of Illinois Press The Ark in Park
Book SynopsisPresents the history of the zoo and; combines archival materials, photographs, and oral histories to chronicle the zoo's development and chart the unique role it has played not just in the growth of Chicago but in the establishment of zoos in cities across America.Trade Review"Lincoln Park Zoo is a Chicago treasure. For more than a century Chicago families have come here to relax, enjoy themselves, and learn more about animals. By staying free and accessible to all, the Lincoln Park Zoo serves as a vital anchor in Chicago." --Mayor Richard M. Daley "When we look at the primates, we kind of see our own emotions. We look at our fellow creatures that inhabit the earth and realize how incredible nature is. That is what the zoo brings us" --Studs Terkel "One of the greatest rewards of having a zoo of Lincoln Park's caliber is its commitment to not only educate locally, but to contribute to the understanding of animal behavior on the global level, in order to create a more sustainable future for the earth's wildlife." --Bill Kurtis, environmental documentary producer
£17.99
Gill Raised by the Zoo
Book SynopsisPeople have been enchanted by elephants for centuries. For Gerry Creighton, this fascination began at an early age; his father was a keeper at Dublin Zoo and instilled in him a love and respect for animals. Gerry followed his father and joined the zoo at 15, where he would spend the next 36 years observing, studying and caring for elephants.Raised by the Zoo tells the story of Gerry's life in service to the many animals at Dublin Zoo a place that holds fond memories for every family across Ireland. Filled with a lively cast of the zoo's inhabitants including Lucy the Chimp and Upali the Elephant it captures a pivotal period in Dublin Zoo's history and underscores the importance of environmental conservation efforts around the world.
£20.89
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Repairing Paradise The Restoration of Nature in
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£18.99
MP-OSU Oregon State Universi A Week in Yellowstones Thorofare A Journey
Book SynopsisThe remotest place in the US, outside of Alaska, is a region in Yellowstone National Park ironically named the Thorofare, for its historic role as a route traversed by fur trappers. A Week in Yellowstone’s Thorofare is a history and celebration of this wild place, set within a week-long expedition that the author took in 2014.
£16.96
Museum of New Mexico Press Western National Wildlife Refuges
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£19.49
MP-WIS Uni of Wisconsin Museums Zoos and Botanical Gardens of Wisconsin
Book SynopsisDescribes the gamut of museums, zoos, and botanical gardens in Wisconsin and the broad spectrum of cultural artifacts and natural history collections in the state. This guidebook is organized in four geographic regions, with maps indicating cities where sites are found. It includes several indexes to help visitors find their own areas of interest.Trade ReviewI hope this book will encourage more people to explore all that Wisconsin has to offer, and, in turn, to strengthen the cultural resources that make Wisconsin such a wonderful place to visit, and an even better place to live. - U.S. Senator Russ Feingold ""Essential reading for travelers and museum professionals alike. The comprehensive nature of Rajer's newest book will enrich the experience of traveling about in our state."" - Richard Zeitlin, director of the Wisconsin Veterans Museum
£16.16
Capstone Global Library Ltd Important Jobs at Zoos
Book SynopsisZoos are busy places filled with animals and the visitors who love them. Who are the people who keep zoos running? From vets to performers to groundskeepers, many people work together to serve the needs of a zoo. Learn about their important work in this book from the Wonderful Workplaces series. There are jobs out there for everyone, and all of them are important!
£13.29
Capstone Global Library Ltd Important Jobs at Zoos
Book SynopsisZoos are busy places filled with animals and the visitors who love them. Who are the people who keep zoos running? From vets to performers to groundskeepers, many people work together to serve the needs of a zoo. Learn about their important work in this book from the Wonderful Workplaces series. There are jobs out there for everyone, and all of them are important!
£8.54
Usborne Publishing Babys Very First Noisy book Zoo
Book SynopsisFiona Watt (Author) Fiona Watt is an Editorial Director and writer at Usborne Publishing. She graduated from Exeter University with a Bachelor of Education in Art and Design. She taught for three years at a primary school in Kent, before spending two years at a British school in The Netherlands. She started working at Usborne in 1989 and has written and edited hundreds of books including baby and novelty, sticker, art and craft, cookery, science and activity books. She has written all the titles in the award-winning THAT'S NOT MY series and many in the highly successful Sticker Dolly Dressing series. She is the sixth biggest-selling UK children's author, with over 10 million of her books sold in the UK since records began.
£9.49
National Geographic Society Out in the World
Book SynopsisThis first-of-its-kind travel guide explores inclusive destinations around the world where LGBTQIA travelers and their allies can have an uncensored and memorable vacation experience.
£22.09
Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd Birding in South Africas national parks
Book SynopsisThe first book dedicated to birding in South African parks. The 19 featured national parks are grouped within the four biogeographic regions - northern, arid, frontier and Cape regions. Pertinent and interesting facts about where to find birds, including the top 10 birds of each park and a description of general habitats, are presented.
£17.09
Penguin Random House South Africa Shaping Kruger
Book SynopsisThe Kruger National Park is one of the world's leading stewards of biological diversity. Its management requires ongoing monitoring and re-evaluation to ensure that species survive.
£17.50
Workman Publishing Eyelike Stickers Deluxe Animal Kingdom
Book SynopsisOver 800 irresistible, reusable, and collectible stickers to mix, match, and trade! The best-selling Eyelike Stickers series, with over 4 million copies in print, has a new, big addition. It's a double-thick bind-up of Eyelike Animals and Eyelike Wild Animals, which means that this deluxe edition is stuffed with more than 800 roaringly awesome animal stickers. Whether on windows, notebooks, lunch boxes, or scrapbooks, these peel-and-place stickers are designed to be stuck on, peeled off, and stuck on again without tearing or losing their “stick.” Plus, the front and back inside covers are glossy illustrated backgrounds on which kids can create lively and original sticker scenes―and then change them around whenever they like.
£10.44
Hodder & Stoughton The Zookeeper of Belfast: A heart-stopping WW2
Book SynopsisAs the bombs rain down on the city, Belfast's first ever female zookeeper must fight to save the baby elephant in her charge in this gripping, uplifting tale based on a true story.1941. With the men away fighting, animal-lover Hettie Quin is made Belfast Zoo's first ever female zookeeper. She is put in charge of Violet, a three-year-old Indian elephant, and they soon form a special bond. With Violet at her side, Hettie can almost escape the grim reality of her life: the father who has abandoned her family; the sister who recently died; the war that's raging hundreds of miles away.But the devastation of war is closer than she thought. When the bombs begin to rain down on the city, Hettie must gather all her courage to protect those she loves the most. Can she save Violet - and get through unscathed herself?Based on a true story, The Zookeeper of Belfast is a gripping and uplifting tribute to what one woman's courage and tenacity can achieve in the most dire of circumstances - perfect for fans of Heather Morris, Natasha Lester, Kate Furnivall, Mandy Robotham and Fiona Valpy.Praise for THE ZOOKEEPER OF BELFAST:'Walsh delivers a turbulent portrait of life in a divided city . . . A unique perspective of a country at war and the lengths people will go for those they love.' - Kirkus Reviews'Sensitively rendered and finely drawn, this remarkable story, based on true events, is both uplifting and heartbreaking.' - Christina Baker Kline, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Orphan Train'Walsh has written a novel of deep affection and knife-edge suspense. A brilliant debut.' - Margot Livesey, author of The Boy in The Field'An elephant, a young zookeeper, the city of Belfast, bombings, and an IRA member are the improbable characters in this captivating and intimately felt novel that tells the story of a young woman's uncommon devotion and courage under fire.' - Lily Tuck, author of Sisters'A zoo in wartime Belfast and a young woman's fierce love for the elephant in her care come vividly to life in this beautiful, beguiling, and atmospheric debut novel.' - Dominic Smith, author of The Last Painting of Sara de Vos'Cinematic in scope and brimming with emotion, this is a soaring work of historical imagination.' - Karen Olsson, author of All the Houses'Walsh's lovely debut spins this historical sliver into a vivid novel of redemption and mutual care' NYT Book Review'Based on real events, this engrossing novel takes place a year into the Second World War. A three-year-old elephant named Violet arrives at Belfast's Bellevue Zoo, where Hettie Quin, a young zookeeper mourning the recent death of a sister, finds purpose and solace in caring for her' The New YorkerThe Elephant of Belfast is deeply emotive . . . Action is heart-pounding; the imagery vivid; the message universal: connections and friendships among living creatures, both animal and human, offer solace, support, and strength in the darkest times' Historical Novels ReviewTrade ReviewWalsh delivers a turbulent portrait of life in a divided city . . . A unique perspective of a country at war and the lengths people will go for those they love. * Kirkus Reviews *The Zookeeper of Belfast boasts not one but two dauntless heroines: Hettie, a young Irish zookeeper and Violet, a young Indian elephant. From their first meeting, Hettie is determined to protect Violet and as dangers mount, we cannot help cheering on her devotion and her resourcefulness. Walsh has written a novel of deep affection and knife-edge suspense. A brilliant debut. * Margot Livesey, author of The Boy in The Field *Sensitively rendered and finely drawn, this remarkable story, based on true events, is both uplifting and heartbreaking. * Christina Baker Kline, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Orphan Train and The Exiles *The Zookeeper of Belfast is a lovely book about a fascinating piece of history, and its two heroines--animal and human--are enthralling and beautifully drawn. S. Kirk Walsh writes wonderfully about heartbreak both personal and historic. * Elizabeth McCracken, author of Bowlaway *The Zookeeper of Belfast knocked me flat and picked me up, not just once but many times over the course of S. Kirk Walsh's deeply satisfying telling. There's so much life in these pages, life as well as death - we're in wartime Belfast, dear reader, and the Luftwaffe is dropping bombs - that I couldn't help but feel changed by the end, experienced. Only the best novels do that, and the very fine Elephant of Belfast belongs in that rank. * Ben Fountain author of Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk *An elephant, a young zookeeper, the city of Belfast, bombings, and an IRA member are the improbable characters in this captivating and intimately felt novel that tells the story of a young woman's uncommon devotion and courage under fire. * Lily Tuck, author of Sisters and The Double Life of Liliane *A zoo in wartime Belfast and a young woman's fierce love for the elephant in her care come vividly to life in this beautiful, beguiling, and atmospheric debut novel. * Dominic Smith, author of The Last Painting of Sara de Vos *Cinematic in scope and brimming with emotion, The Zookeeper of Belfast imagines the life of a young woman zookeeper who, in the wake of family tragedy, develops a strong bond with an Asian elephant under her care. S. Kirk Walsh delivers a powerful depiction of the devastations of the Belfast Blitz, even as she poignantly renders her heroine's coming of age and sexual awakening. With a tender portrait of one woman's persistence at its heart, this is a soaring work of historical imagination. * Karen Olsson, author of The Weil Conjectures and All the Houses *In S. Kirk Walsh's hands, the city of Belfast, its zoo, and the creatures who resided there during the Belfast Blitz, come vividly and brilliantly alive. The Zookeeper of Belfast is impeccably researched and thrillingly suspenseful. I churned through the pages, anxious to know what became of Hettie Quin and Violet, the elephant in her charge: a heartbreaking animal heroine to rival Tarka the otter and the rabbits of Watership Down. * Louisa Hall, author of Trinity & Speak *
£13.49
Smithsonian Books Second Nature: Environmental Enrichment for
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£20.57
Smithsonian Books The Peacock Room Comes to America
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£15.26
Nova Science Publishers Inc Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: Background &
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£55.99
Workman Publishing Animals Reviewed: Starred Ratings of Our
Book SynopsisAre you ready to #RateASpecies? Zoos and aquariums have poked wild fun at their animal friends—and their “product reviews” will leave your pack howling! Packed with adorable animal photos and laced with wit and humor, Animals Reviewed is a must-read for animal lovers of all ages. All proceeds benefit the Association of Zoos and Aquarium’s mission to advance animal welfare, public engagement, and conservation.
£7.99
University of Utah Press,U.S. The Rocky Mountain National Park Reader
Book SynopsisWriter Wallace Stegner once wrote that ""No place is a place until things that have happened in it are remembered."" This collection celebrates one of America's most loved places, Rocky Mountain National Park, which marks its 100th birthday in 2015. Engagement with place and the events that loom large in park history are the underlying themes that connect the thirty-three selections that make up this anthology.Representative both in subject and approach, the selections reach back to Arapaho and pioneer times, before the park was established, and move forward to span its entire first century. The voices that speak to us are distinctive: some tell us about the past, recalling moments of personal triumph and tragedy; some are quieter, others more polemic. All capture and share a part of the national treasure that is Rocky Mountain National Park.This original collection is a rich literary and historical compendium that provides an indispensable introduction to the nation's twelfth national park.Trade Review“A latter day Enos Mills, Jim Pickering has emerged as the foremost and most prolific historian-champion of Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park. In this crackerjack anthology, Jim celebrates the park’s centennial with a rich selection of reflections from Arapaho Indians to current scientists studying the scary impact of climate change.” —Tom “Dr. Colorado” Noel, the University of Colorado Denver
£15.96
University of Utah Press,U.S. The Capitol Reef Reader
Book SynopsisFor 12,000 years, people have left a rich record of their experiences in Utah's Capitol Reef National Park. In The Capitol Reef Reader, award-winning author and photographer Stephen Trimble collects the best of this writing—160 years worth of words that capture the spirit of the park and its surrounding landscape in personal narratives, philosophical riffs, and historic and scientific records.The volume features nearly fifty writers who have anchored their attention and imagination in Utah's least-known national park. The bedrock elders of Colorado Plateau literature are here (Clarence Dutton, Wallace Stegner, Edward Abbey), as are generations of writers who love this land (including Ellen Meloy, Craig Childs, Charles Bowden, Renny Russell, Ann Zwinger, Gary Ferguson, and Rose Houk). Their pieces are a pleasure to read and each reveals a facet of Capitol Reef's story, creating a gem of a volume. Editor Stephen Trimble guides and orients with commentary and context.A visual survey of the park in almost 100 photographs adds another layer to our understanding of this place. Historic photos, pictures from Trimble's forty-five years of hiking the park, as well as images from master visual artists who have worked in Capitol Reef are included. No other book captures the essence of Capitol Reef like this one.
£28.46
University of Utah Press,U.S. John Hance: The Life, Lies, and Legend of Grand
Book SynopsisA legend in his own lifetime, John Hance (1837–1919) was synonymous with early Grand Canyon tourism. Between the late 1880s and early 1900s, to say “John Hance” was to say “Grand Canyon.” Hance was well known to travelers and visiting dignitaries alike, men such as William “Buffalo Bill” Cody and Theodore Roosevelt, the president who affectionately referred to him as “the greatest liar on earth.” It was said that Hance tried to jump the canyon on his horse Darby only to turn back when he was halfway over and realized he would never make it across.The truth behind Hance’s life is remarkable even without embellishment. In this book, Shane Murphy chronicles Hance’s childhood in Tennessee and Missouri, his service in the Confederacy during the Civil War, his time in Union prisons as a POW, and his later adventures with the Hickok brothers crossing the plains. Settling in Arizona’s fruitful Verde Valley, Hance farmed and filled military contracts before taking up residence as Grand Canyon’s first permanent Euro-American settler, trail builder, guide, and renowned storyteller.Hance left no correspondence, personal memoirs, or other writings. Only informal portraits from magazines and newspaper accounts remain. Murphy investigated assessors’ rolls, rare mercantile ledgers, and mining claims to create a full and compelling narrative of a man who was once an icon of the American West and should be remembered as the founding father of Grand Canyon tourism.Trade Review“A great addition to the Grand Canyon literature. It fills a large void and offers a good view of a whole era that even many Grand Canyon aficionados know little about. The book combines great scholarship with an enjoyable personality.” —Don Lago, author of Canyon of Dreams: Stories from Grand Canyon History “There is no other biography of John Hance, despite his being a seminal character in the pre–national park days of Grand Canyon. This book is a much-needed remedy to that lack of detailed knowledge about an important figure and an important period in the development of one of America’s most iconic national parks.” —Roy Webb, author of Lost Canyons of the Green River: The Story before Flaming Gorge Dam
£20.21
University of Iowa Press The Prairie in Seed: Identifying Seed-Bearing
Book SynopsisThe tallgrass prairie offers solutions to the many environmental challenges facing our water, soils, and ecosystems. Planting prairie on just 10 percent of a field can effectively remove excess phosphorous and nitrogen from the remaining 90 percent. Deep prairie roots and dense aboveground growth filter and hold soils, keeping them from eroding into our streams and rivers. Plants such as common milkweed are the key to the monarch butterfly’s recovery. In light of these benefits, perhaps our love affair with European turf grass is slowly giving way to an appreciation of the beauty of our original native prairie.As interest in these wildflowers and grasses has grown, so has demand for better resources to identify the hundreds of species that make up the native prairie. In The Prairie in Seed, Dave Williams shows us how to identify wildflowers when they are out of bloom and, in particular, how to harvest their seeds. Without the flower color and shape as guides, it can be difficult to identify prairie plants. Imagine trying to distinguish between a simple prairie sunflower and an ox-eye sunflower with no flowers to look at!In this richly illustrated guide, Williams offers dormant plant identification information, seed descriptions, and advice on seed harvesting and cleaning for seventy-three of the most common wildflowers found in the tallgrass prairie. He includes photographs and descriptions of the plants in bloom and in seed to assist in finding them when you are ready to harvest. Each species description explains where the seeds are located on the plant, when seed ripening begins, and how many seeds each species produces, along with a photograph and approximate measurements of the actual seed. Finally, this guide provides assistance on how and when to hand-harvest seeds for each species, as well as some simple tipson seed cleaning.An indispensable guide for anyone involved in prairie restoration or conservation, this book is the perfect complement to Williams’s The Tallgrass Prairie Center Guide to Seed and Seedling Identification in the Upper Midwest.
£13.46
University of Utah Press,U.S. The Grand Teton Reader
Book SynopsisGrand Teton National Park draws more than three million visitors annually in search of wildlife, outdoor adventure, solitude, and inspiration. This collection of writings showcases the park's natural and human histories through stories of drama and beauty, tragedy and triumph. Editor Robert Righter has selected thirty-five contributors whose work takes readers from the Tetons' geological origins to the time of Euro-American encroachment and the park's politically tumultuous creation. Selections range from Laine Thom's Shoshone legend of the Snake River and Owen Wister's essay 'Great God! I've Just Killed a Bear,' to Grace Gallatin Seton-Thompson's humorous yet fearful account of crossing the Snake River, and William Owen's first attempt to climb the Grand Teton. Conservationists, naturalists, and environmentalists are also represented: Terry Tempest Williams chronicles her multiyear encounter with her 'Range of Memory,' and Olaus and Mardy Murie recount the difficulties of 'park-making' in an often-hostile human environment. Anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the park's wild beauty and controversial past will want to read these stories by people who lived it.Trade Review“Bob Righter has assembled a set of fascinating historical accounts of explorers, hunters and anglers, homesteaders, and dude ranchers whose lives played out on the sage-covered lands of Jackson Hole and the magnificent mountain range that lies within Grand Teton National Park. Supplemented with interesting images and a historical timeline, Righter’s anthology invites readers into a rich past of intriguing characters, natural scenes and wildlife, and special places within this gem of a national park and international treasure.” — Mark Harvey, North Dakota State University, Fargo, and author of Wilderness Forever: Howard Zahniser and the Path to the Wilderness Act“The American West’s grandest landscape has to be the Teton Range and Jackson Hole, a special place that has long drawn high-caliber visitors, observers, and residents charmed by its attributes. Pulling together two centuries of gifted nature writing done in the shadow of these iconic peaks makes for one of the best place anthologies I’ve ever read. And who better to assemble these voices than prize-winning historian and long-time Tetons resident, Bob Righter?” — Dan Flores, New York Times best-selling author of Coyote America and American Serengeti
£17.56
New Holland Publishers For Keeps
£15.66
Penguin Random House South Africa Mammals of Kruger
Book SynopsisThis easy-to-read, fact-filled guide features over 80 mammal species found in the Kruger National Park, one of Africa’s most popular game-viewing destinations. Each account includes brief identification information – how to distinguish a nyala from a bushbuck, for example – and highlights the most interesting facts about the species. Did you know that leopards are more dangerous than lions, elephants use their trunks to snorkel, giraffes give birth standing up, and no two zebras have the same stripe pattern? Aimed at the popular market, this book: Spans Kruger’s wide range of mammal diversity – from the world-famous Big Five to the miniature mongooses seen dashing across the road. Unpacks each animal’s most interesting characteristics and behaviours. Notes the record-breakers: who has the longest horns, strongest jaws or greatest appetite? Features game-watching tips for successful safaris, as well as ‘Best viewing’ notes for each species. Presents striking photographs of Kruger’s wildlife in action. Sales points: Highly readable guide packed with interesting facts. Richly illustrated with full-colour images. Author has extensive field experience. Targets a well-established market.
£11.39
Penguin Random House South Africa Insects and other Critters of Kruger
Book SynopsisBesides being a world-famous game-viewing destination, the Kruger National Park is home to an incredible diversity of bugs, beetles, butterflies, spiders, scorpions and other creepy-crawlies. This richly illustrated, beginner-friendly guide is ideal for the casual visitor keen to identify and learn more about the Park’s smaller inhabitants. Find out what happens inside a termite mound, how ladybirds protect themselves from predators, and why dung beetles race to fresh dung pats. Aimed at the popular market, this book: Spans 30 groups, including moths, beetles, wasps, crickets and spiders, and features over 200 commonly encountered species. Contains vivid photographs of Kruger’s most interesting and attractive critters. Unpacks noteworthy behaviours and biology. Introduces key concepts, such as mimicry, cryptic coloration, metamorphosis, parasitism and pollination. Includes bug-watching and photography tips for beginners. Sales points: User-friendly guide packed with full-colour images. Interesting facts described in simple terms. Author has extensive field experience. Targets a well-established market.
£17.49
Fonthill Media Ltd Chillingham: Its Cattle, Castle and Church
Book SynopsisThe first comprehensive book about Chillingham in Northumberland-its unique wild cattle, its historic castle and church, and the family associated with them since the twelfth century. Julius Caesar admired the cattle's ancestors for their brute strength, Sir Walter Scott immortalised them. They were painted by Sir Edwin Landseer and Archibald Thorburn, and depicted at their best by Thomas Bewick, the master engraver. Darwin studied them and wrote about them in the 'Descent of Man'. The historian Simon Schama described the Chillingham cattle as "the great, perhaps the greatest icon of British natural history". The Castle's history is chequered and the nobles who lived there even more so. Incest, adultery, witchcraft, torture, kingmakers and traitors, a cricketer and a cowboy are all part of its history, resulting in its modern reputation for cruel and benign ghosts still regularly seen in the castle. Founded around 1184, the country church, in its simplicity hides a fifteenth-century tomb described as "one of the finest such monuments in the country outside a cathedral". Edited by Dr Paul G. Bahn and Vera Mutimer, with a foreword by HRH Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales.Table of ContentsForeword; HRH Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales. Acknowledgements. I: Chillingham-Geology, Archaeology & Settlement; Dr Stan Beckensall. II: The Synergy of Cattle, Castle & Church; Sir Humphry Wakefield Bt. III: Ghosts of Chillingham Castle: Part 1: The Ghosts of Chillingham Castle; Extracts based on a radio talk given by the Countess (1925); Leonora, Countess of Tankerville; Part 2: The Ghosts Help Chillingham Castle: Sir Humphry Wakefield Bt; Part 3: Extracts from The Diary of an Amateur Ghost Hunter (2012): Mark Fisher: Part 4: A Ghost of a Chance; Mary Wakefield. IV: The Mystery of the Missing Chillingham Purdey Rifles; Graham Priest. V: Tea Time Curfew; Charles Bain Smith; Appendix 1: A Maiden Bowled Over? Appendix 2: Chillingham Stamp-ede. VI: The Church of St Peter; Philip Deakin MBE. VII: Chillingham as a Deer Park; Dr John Fletcher. VIII: The Chillingham Cattle in Art; Professor Christiana Payne; Appendix 1: John Stanton Ward. IX: Wild, White and Unique-The Science; Dr Stephen G Hall; Appendix 1: Darwin & The Chillingham Cattle; Appendix 2: An Account of the Killing of the Wild Bull (1884); James Howard Harris, 3rd Earl of Malmesbury; Appendix 3: Mainly About Wolves (1937); Ernest Thompson Seton; Appendix 4: Killing 'em At Chillingham (1872); Appendix 5: Punchy-very rare beef. X: Fairy Cows; Dr Stephen G. Hall; Appendix 1: Language of The Bulls; Dr Stephen G Hall. XI: Extract from the Warden's Diary; Austen Widdows; Appendix 1: How to Stop a Charging Herd. XII: Reunited; The Park Manager.
£17.00
John Blake Publishing Ltd Park Life: The Memoirs of a Royal Parks
Book SynopsisDuring a career spanning four decades John has been the behind-the-scenes mastermind ensuring the welfare and maintenance of Richmond Park's world-famous herd of deer - widely thought of as the finest herd in captivity. Working with these fabled creatures has demanded balancing their needs with the very real, and often fatal, dangers the park's visitors pose to his herd, and John pulls no punches when it comes to his opinion on the deer's place in the scheme of things, the human 'invaders' and the collision of their two worlds. A remarkable diary chronicling the final year of John's charmed life as the guardian of Richmond Park, this memoir tells of the unique demands of each new season, and of the enormous wrench he will feel upon no longer waking up in the midst of so much unchanged and wild beauty. Park Life is a treasure trove of stories and memories, some poignant and moving, others offbeat and hilarious: from the quirk of fate and farcical interview that led to him getting the job, to living in close-quarters with the deer, the tragedy of putting down fatally wounded animals, and the annual ritual of the rut - as dependable as the rising and setting of the sun.
£14.44
John Blake Publishing Ltd Wild Animals I Have Known
Book SynopsisMeet Old Lobo, a gigantic grey wolf whose death-defying predations on sheep and cattle herds are the scourge of farmers and ranchers in the Currumpaw region of northern New Mexico. This great wolf is just one of the animals whose true stories come to life in this engrossing collection of tales by the celebrated naturalist Ernest Thompson Seton (1860-1946). Combining scientific observations of animals in their natural habitats with a romantic vision of nature and the narrative skills of a born storyteller, Seton created an extraordinary collection of tales that gave the animal story new force and believability as a literary genre. Critically and popularly acclaimed upon its initial appearance in 1898, Wild Animals I Have Known remains, more than a century later, the best-known and best-loved of his works.Each tale focuses on an individual creature: the clever crow, Silverspot; Raggylug, a young cottontail rabbit; the author's errant hound, Bingo; Redruff, a Don Valley partridge; a wild horse known as The Mustang; Vixen, The Springfield Fox; and Wully, faithful sheep dog by day and treacherous killer by night. Seton offers affectionate but realistic portraits of each animal, stressing the commonality between his subjects and their human neighbours.In addition to his popular wildlife stories, the author is well known for his work as an illustrator and painter. This edition faithfully reproduces the layout of the original volume, as well as all 200 of the author's distinctive illustrations. Animal lovers, environmentalists, naturalists, and any reader who appreciates a lively yarn will cherish this memorable wildlife classic.
£16.70
Usborne Publishing Ltd Baby's Very First Noisy book Zoo
Book SynopsisBabies will love discovering the silly monkeys, splashing elephants and roaring lions on the colorful pages of this book. They can press the buttons to hear the monkey, penguin, seal, lion and elephant sounds - and try making the noises themselves! A joy to share and talk about with babies and toddlers alike.
£14.44
Channel View Publications Ltd Zoos and Tourism: Conservation, Education,
Book SynopsisZoos are important and popular tourist attractions. Spread around the world, they are typically located in major cities, with visitation levels comparable to other major attractions. Nature-based attractions constructed in artificial settings, they face the challenge of trying to balance potentially conflicting aims of conservation, education and entertainment. The best are continually developing fresh and effective techniques on visitor interpretation and management, the worst highlight the manipulation of animals for human gratification. Taking a global approach, this book examines the problems and paradoxes of zoos as they try to balance their roles as visitor attractions while repositioning themselves as leading conservation agencies.Trade ReviewThis book provides a detailed and critical examination of the conflicting roles and identities of the modern zoo from a tourism perspective and as such reminds us that zoos are as much about the people who visit them as about the animals that they display. At a time when they are under continual critical scrutiny, this book delivers a fresh approach to our understanding and appreciation of zoos and of the challenges and opportunities that they face as they strive to remain relevant within modern society. * Andrew Tribe, University of Queensland, Australia *This book, edited by Frost (La Trobe Univ., Australia), fills a long-standing gap in the tourism literature by examining the complex relationship between zoos (including aquariums) and tourism....The book sets a positive tone by showing that tourism can and should play an active role in transforming zoos into institutions of nature conservation. This, in turn, contributes to meaningful visitor experiences--a key output of sustainable nature-based tourism. This book has ce11ainly built a foundation for future tourism research and practice involving zoos and aquariums. It will serve very well as a primary or supplemental resource in tourism and conservation courses. Summing Up: Highly recommended. * Y-F. Leung, North Carolina State University in CHOICE, September 2011 *Overall, ‘Zoos and tourism’ fulfils its aims and is a very useful book for anyone who is starting research, or for someone who wants to get new ideas about, potential research topics in zoo tourism, especially with regards to the conflicting roles of zoos in conservation, education and entertainment. * Dirk Reiser, Cologne Business School, Germany in Annals of Leisure Research, 15:1 (2012), 112-113 *Table of ContentsChapter 1: Re-Thinking Zoos and Tourism - Warwick Frost Theme 1: Conservation Chapter 2: Zootourism and the Conservation of Threatened Species: A Collaborative Program in the Philippines - Corazon Catibog-Sinha Chapter 3: A Typology of Animal Displays in Captive Settings - Amir Shani and Abraham Pizam Chapter 4: Ecotourism and the Commodification of Wildlife: Animal Welfare and the Ethics of Zoos - Stephen Wearing and Chantelle Jobberns Chapter 5: The Rhetoric Versus the Reality: A Critical Examination of the Zoo Proposition - Liam Smith, Betty Weiler and Sam Ham Chapter 6: Conservation, Education or Entertainment: What Really Matters to Zoo Visitors? - Sharon Linke and Caroline Winter Theme 2: New Directions Chapter 7: Fun, Fascination and Fear: Exploring the Construction and Consumption of Aquarium Shark Exhibits - John Dobson Chapter 8: Singapore Zoo and Night Safari - Joan Henderson Chapter 9: Heterogeneous Spaces of Tourism and Recreation at Mumbai Zoo, India - Kevin Hannam Chapter 10: Zoos as tourist attractions: theme parks, protected areas or museums? - Warwick Frost Theme 3: The Visitor Experience Chapter 11: Up Close and Personal: Rethinking Zoos and the Experience Economy - Warwick Frost and Jennifer Laing Chapter 12: Feeding Time at the Zoo: Food Service and Attraction Management - Phillipp Boksberger, Markus Shuckert and Richard Robinson Chapter 13: The Value of Zoo Volunteer Programs - Kirsten Holmes and Karen Smith Chapter 14: I Can’t Look: Disgust as a Factor in the Zoos Experience - Nancy Cushing and Kevin Markwell Chapter 15: Visitor Expectations and Visit Satisfaction at Zoos - Gary Crilley Theme 4: Media Chapter 16: Zoos and the Media - Peter Mason Chapter 17: Zoos Victoria: Branding, Marketing and Designing Multi-Location Zoos - Leanne White Chapter 18: From Winnie-the-Pooh to Madagascar: Fictional Media Images of the Zoo Experience - Warwick Frost Conclusion Chapter 19: Zoos and Tourism in a Changing World - Warwick Frost
£28.45
Channel View Publications Ltd Zoos and Tourism: Conservation, Education,
Book SynopsisZoos are important and popular tourist attractions. Spread around the world, they are typically located in major cities, with visitation levels comparable to other major attractions. Nature-based attractions constructed in artificial settings, they face the challenge of trying to balance potentially conflicting aims of conservation, education and entertainment. The best are continually developing fresh and effective techniques on visitor interpretation and management, the worst highlight the manipulation of animals for human gratification. Taking a global approach, this book examines the problems and paradoxes of zoos as they try to balance their roles as visitor attractions while repositioning themselves as leading conservation agencies.Trade ReviewThis book provides a detailed and critical examination of the conflicting roles and identities of the modern zoo from a tourism perspective and as such reminds us that zoos are as much about the people who visit them as about the animals that they display. At a time when they are under continual critical scrutiny, this book delivers a fresh approach to our understanding and appreciation of zoos and of the challenges and opportunities that they face as they strive to remain relevant within modern society. * Andrew Tribe, University of Queensland, Australia *This book, edited by Frost (La Trobe Univ., Australia), fills a long-standing gap in the tourism literature by examining the complex relationship between zoos (including aquariums) and tourism....The book sets a positive tone by showing that tourism can and should play an active role in transforming zoos into institutions of nature conservation. This, in turn, contributes to meaningful visitor experiences--a key output of sustainable nature-based tourism. This book has ce11ainly built a foundation for future tourism research and practice involving zoos and aquariums. It will serve very well as a primary or supplemental resource in tourism and conservation courses. Summing Up: Highly recommended. * Y-F. Leung, North Carolina State University in CHOICE, September 2011 *Overall, ‘Zoos and tourism’ fulfils its aims and is a very useful book for anyone who is starting research, or for someone who wants to get new ideas about, potential research topics in zoo tourism, especially with regards to the conflicting roles of zoos in conservation, education and entertainment. * Dirk Reiser, Cologne Business School, Germany in Annals of Leisure Research, 15:1 (2012), 112-113 *Table of ContentsChapter 1: Re-Thinking Zoos and Tourism - Warwick Frost Theme 1: Conservation Chapter 2: Zootourism and the Conservation of Threatened Species: A Collaborative Program in the Philippines - Corazon Catibog-Sinha Chapter 3: A Typology of Animal Displays in Captive Settings - Amir Shani and Abraham Pizam Chapter 4: Ecotourism and the Commodification of Wildlife: Animal Welfare and the Ethics of Zoos - Stephen Wearing and Chantelle Jobberns Chapter 5: The Rhetoric Versus the Reality: A Critical Examination of the Zoo Proposition - Liam Smith, Betty Weiler and Sam Ham Chapter 6: Conservation, Education or Entertainment: What Really Matters to Zoo Visitors? - Sharon Linke and Caroline Winter Theme 2: New Directions Chapter 7: Fun, Fascination and Fear: Exploring the Construction and Consumption of Aquarium Shark Exhibits - John Dobson Chapter 8: Singapore Zoo and Night Safari - Joan Henderson Chapter 9: Heterogeneous Spaces of Tourism and Recreation at Mumbai Zoo, India - Kevin Hannam Chapter 10: Zoos as tourist attractions: theme parks, protected areas or museums? - Warwick Frost Theme 3: The Visitor Experience Chapter 11: Up Close and Personal: Rethinking Zoos and the Experience Economy - Warwick Frost and Jennifer Laing Chapter 12: Feeding Time at the Zoo: Food Service and Attraction Management - Phillipp Boksberger, Markus Shuckert and Richard Robinson Chapter 13: The Value of Zoo Volunteer Programs - Kirsten Holmes and Karen Smith Chapter 14: I Can’t Look: Disgust as a Factor in the Zoos Experience - Nancy Cushing and Kevin Markwell Chapter 15: Visitor Expectations and Visit Satisfaction at Zoos - Gary Crilley Theme 4: Media Chapter 16: Zoos and the Media - Peter Mason Chapter 17: Zoos Victoria: Branding, Marketing and Designing Multi-Location Zoos - Leanne White Chapter 18: From Winnie-the-Pooh to Madagascar: Fictional Media Images of the Zoo Experience - Warwick Frost Conclusion Chapter 19: Zoos and Tourism in a Changing World - Warwick Frost
£89.96
Channel View Publications Ltd Wildlife Tourism Futures: Encounters with Wild,
Book SynopsisThis book presents a series of possible future scenarios in wildlife and animal tourism by combining critical thinking and imagination to stimulate reflection and ways forward. The future of wildlife tourism faces uncertainties that revolve around many factors, including climate change, mass wildlife extinction, human population growth, deforestation, sustainability and ethical assumptions. For wildlife tourism to meet these challenges, new ways of thinking are necessary. The chapters in this volume focus on future wildlife tourism development and management; the experiential value, educational components and ethical relevance of tourism–animal encounters; and the technology applied to wildlife tourism. They offer critically-imagined futures in order to encourage readers to reflect on the possibility of shaping a better future. The book will appeal to researchers, students and practitioners in wildlife tourism, environmental studies, sustainability and conservation.Trade ReviewI feel hopeful for animals, and can envisage a positive future for wildlife after reading this book. The chapters are immensely interesting, with realistic scenarios depicting a range of possibilities for wildlife tourism. The material and contexts are diverse, evidencing detailed research and expertise. Congratulations to the editor and authors. * Caroline Winter, William Angliss Institute, Australia *Within the context of our current perilous planetary situation, this thought-provoking, future-thinking book questions current wildlife values and practices, while envisioning a more ethical and sustainable future for wildlife tourism activities. Most importantly, it adds to the growing chorus of those promoting radical changes in human behaviour, generally, and tourism behaviour, specifically. * Valerie A. Sheppard, Justice Institute of British Columbia, Canada *This important book invites you on an imaginative journey towards a world of future possibilities for wildlife tourism. Using an innovative scenario development approach, the book jolts the reader into new ways of thinking about the involvement of animals in tourism and poses tough questions that demand to be addressed. * Kevin Markwell, Southern Cross University, Australia *This book invites the reader to reflect on our desired relationship with animals in the tourism sector. Above all, a convincing case is made that urgent action is needed to achieve a thriving planet for all living beings. -- Akke Folmer, NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands * Tourism Geographies, 2021 *Wildlife Tourism Futures is an important exploration of the future of encounters with wild (and previously wild) animals and is a highly recommended read for anyone in the animal and wildlife tourism field. -- Sabine Michaela Lehmann, South Africa * Journal of Tourism Futures, Vol. 7 No. 3, 2021 *Table of ContentsContributors Chapter 1. Giovanna Bertella: Introduction: Welcome to the Futures of Wildlife Tourism Part 1: Paths Towards the Futures of Wildlife Tourism Chapter 2. Qingming Cui: Wildlife Tourism in (Un)sustainable Futures Chapter 3. Rie Usui and Carolin Funck: Rabbits in the Wild: Close Encounters on an Equal Footing? Chapter 4. Georgette Leah Burns and Judith Benz-Schwarzburg: Representing Wild Animals to Humans: The Ethical Future of Wildlife Tourism Part 2: Human-Animal Encounters Chapter 5. Jessica Bell Rizzolo: The Rise of Selfie Safaris and the Future(s) of Wildlife Tourism Chapter 6. Ronda J. Green: The Future of Captive Wildlife: Useful and Enjoyable for Animals and Visitors? Chapter 7. Gianna Moscardo: Promises and Pitfalls in the Future of Sustainable Wildlife Interpretation Chapter 8. Giovanna Bertella: Interspecies Communication and Encounters with Orcas Part 3: Technology Advancements Chapter 9. Hindertje Hoarau-Heemstra and Anne-Mette Hjalager: Safeguarding Sustainable Futures for Marine Wildlife Tourism through Collaboration and Innovation: The Utopia of Whale-Watching Chapter 10. Mikko Äijälä, Titta Jylkäs, Vésaal Rajab and Tytti Vuorikari: Designing Future Wildlife Tourism Experience: On Agency in Human-Sled Dog Encounters Chapter 11. Daniel William Mackenzie Wright: The Future of Captive Animals and Tourism: The Zoo and Aquatic Cloning Centre 2070 Chapter 12. David Lusseau: Will Cryptogovernance save the Wildlife Tourism Commons? Chapter 13. Giovanna Bertella: Final Reflections: Travel Notes, Postcards, Treasures and Dragons
£28.45
Channel View Publications Ltd Wildlife Tourism Futures: Encounters with Wild,
Book SynopsisThis book presents a series of possible future scenarios in wildlife and animal tourism by combining critical thinking and imagination to stimulate reflection and ways forward. The future of wildlife tourism faces uncertainties that revolve around many factors, including climate change, mass wildlife extinction, human population growth, deforestation, sustainability and ethical assumptions. For wildlife tourism to meet these challenges, new ways of thinking are necessary. The chapters in this volume focus on future wildlife tourism development and management; the experiential value, educational components and ethical relevance of tourism–animal encounters; and the technology applied to wildlife tourism. They offer critically-imagined futures in order to encourage readers to reflect on the possibility of shaping a better future. The book will appeal to researchers, students and practitioners in wildlife tourism, environmental studies, sustainability and conservation.Trade ReviewI feel hopeful for animals, and can envisage a positive future for wildlife after reading this book. The chapters are immensely interesting, with realistic scenarios depicting a range of possibilities for wildlife tourism. The material and contexts are diverse, evidencing detailed research and expertise. Congratulations to the editor and authors. * Caroline Winter, William Angliss Institute, Australia *Within the context of our current perilous planetary situation, this thought-provoking, future-thinking book questions current wildlife values and practices, while envisioning a more ethical and sustainable future for wildlife tourism activities. Most importantly, it adds to the growing chorus of those promoting radical changes in human behaviour, generally, and tourism behaviour, specifically. * Valerie A. Sheppard, Justice Institute of British Columbia, Canada *This important book invites you on an imaginative journey towards a world of future possibilities for wildlife tourism. Using an innovative scenario development approach, the book jolts the reader into new ways of thinking about the involvement of animals in tourism and poses tough questions that demand to be addressed. * Kevin Markwell, Southern Cross University, Australia *This book invites the reader to reflect on our desired relationship with animals in the tourism sector. Above all, a convincing case is made that urgent action is needed to achieve a thriving planet for all living beings. -- Akke Folmer, NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands * Tourism Geographies, 2021 *Wildlife Tourism Futures is an important exploration of the future of encounters with wild (and previously wild) animals and is a highly recommended read for anyone in the animal and wildlife tourism field. -- Sabine Michaela Lehmann, South Africa * Journal of Tourism Futures, Vol. 7 No. 3, 2021 *Table of ContentsContributors Chapter 1. Giovanna Bertella: Introduction: Welcome to the Futures of Wildlife Tourism Part 1: Paths Towards the Futures of Wildlife Tourism Chapter 2. Qingming Cui: Wildlife Tourism in (Un)sustainable Futures Chapter 3. Rie Usui and Carolin Funck: Rabbits in the Wild: Close Encounters on an Equal Footing? Chapter 4. Georgette Leah Burns and Judith Benz-Schwarzburg: Representing Wild Animals to Humans: The Ethical Future of Wildlife Tourism Part 2: Human-Animal Encounters Chapter 5. Jessica Bell Rizzolo: The Rise of Selfie Safaris and the Future(s) of Wildlife Tourism Chapter 6. Ronda J. Green: The Future of Captive Wildlife: Useful and Enjoyable for Animals and Visitors? Chapter 7. Gianna Moscardo: Promises and Pitfalls in the Future of Sustainable Wildlife Interpretation Chapter 8. Giovanna Bertella: Interspecies Communication and Encounters with Orcas Part 3: Technology Advancements Chapter 9. Hindertje Hoarau-Heemstra and Anne-Mette Hjalager: Safeguarding Sustainable Futures for Marine Wildlife Tourism through Collaboration and Innovation: The Utopia of Whale-Watching Chapter 10. Mikko Äijälä, Titta Jylkäs, Vésaal Rajab and Tytti Vuorikari: Designing Future Wildlife Tourism Experience: On Agency in Human-Sled Dog Encounters Chapter 11. Daniel William Mackenzie Wright: The Future of Captive Animals and Tourism: The Zoo and Aquatic Cloning Centre 2070 Chapter 12. David Lusseau: Will Cryptogovernance save the Wildlife Tourism Commons? Chapter 13. Giovanna Bertella: Final Reflections: Travel Notes, Postcards, Treasures and Dragons
£89.96
Jonathan Ball Publishers SA Man-eaters, mambas and marula madness: A game ranger's life in the lowveld
Book SynopsisWhat started as a vision about the Olifants River Game Reserve has become the story of a game ranger's life. With a naturalist's eye for detail as well as the bigger picture of managing a fragile ecosystem through years of drought and plenty, Mario Cesare brings a storyteller's delight - and a dash of Italian passion - to sharing his world. Life-and-death encounters with lion, elephant and buffalo are balanced by rescues and interventions as these giants of the lowveld suffer the effects of human interference in their ecosystem. There are problems with poachers and with rapacious neighbours; then the delights of success - and in the case of the elephant population, the conundrums of too much success. Mario Cesare's career has taken him from Timbavati and Mala Mala to Olifants River and beyond - and he delights in sharing his good fortune. His latest task: to develop and nurture the Olifants River Game Reserve as the fences of the Greater Kruger National Park area fall, undoing generations of damage. Man-eaters, Mambas and Marula Madness: A Game Ranger's Life in the Lowveld provides a wealth of lessons on conservation as well as stories of life in the bush as it is enjoyed only by those fortunate enough to live on a 'Big Five' reserve.Trade Review'Mario's reputation as the shrewdest and most observant of naturalists, his compassion for wildlife, his eye for the unusual, even the absurd, his keen sense of humour and deep understanding of so many of nature's revelations, make the book unforgettable.' - Tom Sutcliffe, South African Country Life
£16.15
