This superb collection of imagery showcases the very best of the British Wildlife Photography Awards, an annual competition ...

This superb collection of imagery showcases the very best of the British Wildlife Photography Awards, an annual competition ...

This dazzling collection showcases the very best of the British Wildlife Photography Awards, presenting over 150 of the winning, commended & shortlisted images from the 2017 competition. Featuring a range of photography from world-leading professionals as well as inspired amateurs, it is a book that captures the magnificent diversity of the British Isles. British Wildiife Photography Awards is divided into the competition`s fifteen categories, from Animal Portraits through to the Young People`s Awards. Every photograph is beautifully reproduced in a large format, with detailed technical information alongside the photographer`s personal account, to appeal to both photographers & natural historians. ...

How was Great Britain made? & what does it mean to be British? This brilliant & seminal book examines how a more cohesive British nation was invented after 1707 & how this new national identity was nurtured through war, religion, trade, & empire. Lavishly illustrated & powerful, ” Britons” remains a major contribution to our understanding of Britain`s past, & continues to influence ongoing controversies about this polity`s survival & future. This edition contains an extensive new preface by the author. ...

Map No. 3022, Britstown, in South Africa’s official topographic survey at 1:250, 000 from the country’s national survey organization, the Chief Directorate of Surveys & Mapping. The maps have altitude colouring & contours at 50m or 100m intervals, depending on the map edition, plus spot heights. Deserts, marshes, dry pans, perennial & seasonal water features, etc, as well as protected areas are shown. The maps present the country’s road & rail networks & include the usual information expected on topographic mapping at this scale, although in more rapidly developing areas road information may not necessarily be up to date. Also indicated are magisterial district & provincial boundaries. Latitude & longitude values are shown in the margins at 5` intervals together with South African grid co-ordinates. Typically, each sheet covers an area of one degree of latitude & two degrees of longitude. The projection used is Gauss Conformal. The legend is in English & Afrikaans. ...

I can spy a mummy elephant. Can you find her baby? Match the mummy animal to her baby in this wonderful introduction to early concepts. With beautiful retro-inspired artwork from award-winning artist Britta Teckentrup, these bold & colourful board books are guaranteed to delightful adults & babies alike. ...

Brittany in the France series from Footprint; comprising of a range of titles dedicated to the regions of France & designed for independent travellers who like exploring off the beaten track. Footprint guides have an established reputation, built up since 1921, for catering for more adventurous & individual travellers. Each author has travelled extensively to provide unique insights into France's best loved regions & individual guides provide comprehensive descriptions of the main sights, as well as many lesser known gems. There are also listings of the best value & most romantic places to stay, sample local food & buy local specialties. Widely recognized for their reliability & independent writing style, each guide in the Footprint France series helps visitors plan their trip, with lively insights on subjects such as the French history & cafe culture. An introductory section profiles the region, with an overview map, selection of notable highlights, a month by month calendar & the best of the area in books & on screen. Each section has a particular focus on local sights & places of interest, with details of accommodation, restaurants & nightlife also included. A ...

Brittany in Cadogan’s popular series of guides to the regions of France; combining solid research, detailed, practical information & individual points of view on each destination – each title is individually authored. Cadogan guides are particularly strong on historical & cultural sightseeing but also carry a good sense of the particular lifestyle of a destination. Informed itineraries on topics such as architecture, food & drink are included, & the low-down on outdoor activities & cultural events is also provided. Authors have handpicked their own recommendations for places to stay & to eat & drink & an added feature of the series is site & building plans, which are included where relevant to descriptions provided in the accompanying text. Introductions to Cadogan guides are more sizeable than many other market competitors, containing a profile of the French region, history, art & architecture, topical matters, food & drink, planning your trip & an A-Z of practical concerns on tourist information. Each title in the series is organized geographically by region & has a particular focus on cultural & historical sights. Guides conclude with a glossary, language tips & recommendations for further reading. ...

Brittany in a series of guides to France’s navigable rivers & canals from Editions du Breil, providing mapping of the waterways with better presentation of the surrounding countryside, including street plans of main towns along the routes. Coverage

Includes:: La Rance, Le canal d` Ille-et-Rance, La Vilaine, Le Blavet, Le canal de Nantes à Brest, L` Aff, L` Erdre & La Sèvre Nantaise. The maps present the waterways with locks, mooring places, etc. & the surrounding localities annotated with symbols indicating various facilities & places of interest. Most map panels cover a full page, enabling the publishers to provide better coverage of the surrounding countryside, showing more local towns & villages plus the connecting roads. The guides also include better street plans of selected larger towns, indicating main sights, etc. Navigating instructions or tips & information about various facilities or places of interest are usually located on a page opposite to the map of the route. The guides also contain general information on rules & regulations for navigating along France’s inland waterways, plus examples of signs & signals. All of the text, explanations & the map legend are in French, English & German. To see the list of other titles in this series please click on the series link.

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Brittany & Normandy in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...