This book celebrates the Arctic exploring the natural history that has so inspired generations Early travellers to the Arctic brought back tales of amazing creatures & of the endurance required of visitors the Arctic becoming a land of inspiration & imagination Adventurers test themselves against it Its wildlife still amazes
- when film & television show Earth's natural wonders it is always the polar regions that draw the biggest audiences But today the Arctic is in retreat Humanity's relentless exploitation of the Earth's resources in the pursuit of progress has it seems altered the climate & threatens the ice & ice-living organisms It is a cliche that the loss of a species diminishes us but it is true nonetheless Even to people who have never seen a Polar Bear its loss will be immeasurable as the bear is iconic both defining & reflecting the Arctic This Traveller's Guide is designed to give visitors a handy identification guide to the wildlife they might see as they travel around including stunning photography & detailed descriptions of each species
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Wildlife Park 3
- do you have what it takes to be a zoo manager? Wildlife Park 3 is the latest part of the successful series As
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For more than 50 years the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition has championed honest & ethical wildlife photography while pushing the boundaries of artistic freedom technical skill & narrative excellence This powerful collection of pictures features all the winning photographs from the 2015 competition The collection represents the work of many international photographers both professionals & amateurs The photographs are chosen by an international jury for their artistic merit & originality from categories that together represent a diversity of natural subjects The range of styles is also diverse as is the genre of photography including action macro underwater landscape or environmental reportage Together this outstanding collection is a reminder of the splendor drama & variety of life on Earth Each stunning photograph is accompanied by an extended caption & there is an introduction by one of the world's most respected nature photographers ...

This powerful collection features the 100 winning images from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2017 competition They represent the skill & talent of photographers from around the planet & the many different ways of portraying the beauty drama & diversity of the natural world The photographs were chosen by an international jury for their artistic merit & originality mindful of the high ethical standards that the competition champions The final 100 representing 22 nationalities were selected from more than 42000 entries from 96 countries The book

Includes:: images of unforgettable behaviour wild & dramatic landscapes & thought-provoking reportage This memorable book also tells the often memorable stories behind the pictures & serves as a reminder of the truly glorious nature of life on Earth

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Wildlife Safari was originally published by AMIGO Spiel Freizeit Gmb H as Flinke Pinke This game is one of those &painfully simple& Reiner Knizia games There are five different colored chips with six cards zero through five in each of the colors The cards are dealt out & then players take turns playing a card & taking any available chip When one color has all six cards played on it then the game is over & players use the last card played in each category to value their chips The highest total value wins Description of 1994 Milton Bradley re-issue Quandary for 2-4 players A game of placement shares & nerve by Reiner Knizia this is a lovely edition with nice heavy tiles akin to Mah-jong pieces in weight & feel Players in turn lay numbered pieces on tracks curling to the centre & then take a share in any colour The round ends when a track is filled Scoring is based on your total share multiplied by the value of the final tile played on each track So if you are collecting blue shares I&ll try & lay a blue 1 as near last as possible Then you&ll want to play a blue 5 to raise your possible score but must take a share in a different colour Same game different production Description of 2003 Fantasy Flight Games re-issue Loco! for 2-4 players Here is the FOURTH version of the game that was originally Flinke Pinke only this time the added "rule" is that whenever you play a card with a value of "0" you must say " Loco!" aloud or forfeit your opportunity to select one of the colored chips Apart from that the game is identical Description of the 2010 Eagle-Gryphon Games games re-issue Botswana for 2-5 players This fifth version of the game adds a safari theme Rules & gameplay are unchanged from the original version (no rules about animal noises) but the chips are replaced by plastic animal figures & the cards are covered in matching animal fur patterns In 2014 Gryphon Games released a new edition of this game as Wildlife Safari featuring the same components & artwork but changing the title of the game Players 2-5 Suggested ages 7 Playing time 20-30 minutes ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Dangerous powerful but above all breath-takingly beautiful tigers have for centuries sparked awe & admiration Yet it is their very uniqueness which has made them a prized object for hunters This film could be the last complete portrait of tigers in the wild as there is a real chance they could be extinct within the next decade Their elusive lifestyle has made filming difficult but after 25 years of the Project Tiger scheme operating in India&s Madhya Pradesh these big cats have become more trusting An award-winning team of producers & cameramen have teamed up to follow the lives of several tigers by day & by using low-light cameras at night The result shows the majesty of these fascinating animals & the importance of saving them from extinction ...

Fire up your starship & set the course to Nexus in Wildstar! The legendary homeworld of the long-lost Eldan civilisation has just been discovered & everyone in the galaxy is blazing a trail to the planet to uncover its many secrets The powerful interstella empire known as the Dominion has claimed Nexus & all of its treasures declaring war on the renegade Exiles who now call the planet their home But as the war for control of Nexus heats up an evil force is reawakened… turning this epic adventure into the ultimate fight for survival Wild Star infuses amazing stylised art with the latest technology to create a stunning visual experience Set on a wondrous alien world Wild Star delivers a wild & mysterious adventure among the ruins of an advanced civilisation – allowing you to play the way you want to play while experiencing an unprecedented level of exploration & discovery! Key Features Planet Nexus ain’t for the faint of heart so strap on your boots charge your lasers & sharpen your swords! Choose from one of many unique classes using skill-based abilities & combat mechanics to defeat a stunning array of the most dangerous creatures & enemies in the galaxy Looking for an even bigger challenge? Then jump into Pv P battlegrounds dungeons & epic raids putting your combat skills to the ultimate test! Remember! This is your adventure so pick a Path & play the way you wanna play! Along with your class you can choose to be a Soldier Scientist Settler or Explorer – each with its own unique content & special rewards designed to fit your particular playstyle So whether you’re planting a flag building a starport climbing a mountain or studying weird extra-terrestrial critters your Path creates a unique experience that is all your own! Grab your plot build your house & crack open a beer This place is yours you found it you built it & you’ll be damned if anyone is gonna take it from you! Timecard

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Fire up your starship & set the course to Nexus in Wildstar! The legendary homeworld of the long-lost Eldan civilisation has just been discovered & everyone in the galaxy is blazing a trail to the planet to uncover its many secrets The powerful interstella empire known as the Dominion has claimed Nexus & all of its treasures declaring war on the renegade Exiles who now call the planet their home But as the war for control of Nexus heats up an evil force is reawakened… turning this epic adventure into the ultimate fight for survival Wild Star infuses amazing stylised art with the latest technology to create a stunning visual experience Set on a wondrous alien world Wild Star delivers a wild & mysterious adventure among the ruins of an advanced civilisation – allowing you to play the way you want to play while experiencing an unprecedented level of exploration & discovery! Key Features Planet Nexus ain’t for the faint of heart so strap on your boots charge your lasers & sharpen your swords! Choose from one of many unique classes using skill-based abilities & combat mechanics to defeat a stunning array of the most dangerous creatures & enemies in the galaxy Looking for an even bigger challenge? Then jump into Pv P battlegrounds dungeons & epic raids putting your combat skills to the ultimate test! Remember! This is your adventure so pick a Path & play the way you wanna play! Along with your class you can choose to be a Soldier Scientist Settler or Explorer – each with its own unique content & special rewards designed to fit your particular playstyle So whether you’re planting a flag building a starport climbing a mountain or studying weird extra-terrestrial critters your Path creates a unique experience that is all your own! Grab your plot build your house & crack open a beer This place is yours you found it you built it & you’ll be damned if anyone is gonna take it from you! Timecard

Includes:: 60 Day Subscription for Wildstar PC Game PLEASE NOTE Wildstar PC Game or Deluxe Edition is required to use Timecard Subscriptions Please note this is UKEU time card & requires the same region game

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Clara is a normal 12-year-old girl until a scary encounter with an unusually large black cat changes her life for ever With the help of her Aunt Isa she is introduced to her astounding true nature as a Wildwitch she can learn to communicate with animals & harness the magical power of the natural world around her But before Clara can get to grips with her newfound abilities she is confronted with a powerful enemy Her experiences force her to grow up faster than she had expected & she learns that in the wild world she will have to learn to fight as well as flee ' One of the freshest I've read in a long time Eagerly awaited by my Carbonel-loving daughter' Bookseller Award winning & highly acclaimed writer of fantasy Lene Kaaberbol was born in 1960 grew up in the Danish countryside & had her first book published at the age of 15 Since then she has written more than 30 books for children & young adults Lene's huge international breakthrough came with The Shamer Chronicles which is published in more than 25 countries selling over a million copies worldwide ...

Prue Mc Keel is keeping out of trouble Or trying to Then her baby brother is abducted by crows & hauled off to the woods beyond the city It is up to Prue to bring him back On her mission she is plunged into the world of Wildwood & there she meets more trouble
- & magic
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