A unique comprehensive guide to the Mediterranean islands & an essential reference book for Med lovers, isl&-devotees, sailors & anyone dreaming of their next holiday. The book is beautifully produced with 290 colour photographs & 484 specially-drawn maps & mini-maps. It covers over 1000 islets & has chapters written by leading international experts on geology, history, plant life, environment, tourism, wildlife & sailing. ...

Explaining how to meet the particular challenges of growing edible plants in the hot, dry Mediterranean climate, this book brings the expertise of Spain's top organic gardener to an English-speaking audience. As well as outlining the principles of gardening organically, it provides full practical information on how to grow vegetables, fruit & herbs in Mediterranean conditions. It advises on matters such as irrigation, climatic factors & inherent characteristics of the region, & describes the kitchen garden through the gardening year. ...

This is the essential book about the cookery as well as zoology of the fish & shellfish that inhabit the Mediterranean; now published in more than a dozen languages & available in France, Italy, Spain, Greece & many other home territories. It combines natural history & cookery in a most enticing way, providing information for the fisherman & seafood enthusiast as well as for the cook. Its genesis was while the author was posted to the British Embassy in Tunis, his wife needed an overview of the local fish markets to plan her shopping. It was taken up with enthusiasm by Elizabeth David & has been required reading ever since. The book is split between a catalogue, with drawings & description of each sort of fish, together with cookery notes & any information that might put it in context; & a recipe section which draws on the best methods of cooking these types of fish from the many countries best acquainted with them. There is a full index & bibliography. The writing is matchless: exact, yet humorous; learned, yet light. It is one of the most inspirational cookery books to have been written in the last fifty years. ...

This new edition of Mediterranean Spain
- Costas del Azahar, Dorada & Brava is now in the same format as the RCC Pilotage Foundation's
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This remarkable new book celebrates village architecture in four Mediterranean regions
- the hilltowns of central Italy, the Aegean
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` Mediterranean Weather Handbook for Sailors` is an indispensable reference providing a general understanding of the various phenomena concurring to determine weather in the Mediterranean as well as useful forecasting aids. It is written for sailors, not meteorologists; theory is kept to a minimum, while every effort is made to provide clear interpretative tools that are helpful in understanding actual weather & forecasting. Roberto Ritossa is a meteorology expert & this handbook is a result of many years research on Mediterranean weather patterns. This second edition

Includes:: details of new & changed websites that offer meteorological services. Throughout the graphics have been enhanced & for some sections additional illustrations have been added. ” Roberto Ritossa has produced an excellent weather text book for those who choose to sail in the Mediterranean. Although it claims to be `written for sailors, not meteorologists` there is more than enough essential theory to satisfy the keenest of amateur meteorologists. I would certainly buy a copy if I were to ever plan to return to the Mediterranean, as a sailor.”
- IG, Cruising.


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Romance & adventure amidst the sunlit sea
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LEONARDO is one of the most popular glassware brands in Europe & is active throughout the globe. An excellent quality at an affordable price. The designs consistently capture the spirit of the times. LEONARDO is a philosophy: the philosophy of inspiration. ...

Cute & cuddly Brown Bear plush soft toy with excellent detailing. Swing tag

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Cute & cuddly Falcon soft toy with excellent detailing. Swing tag

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