A photographic field guide to 1, 500 species of insects found in Britain & Ireland A photographic field guide to all the common & some unusual species of insects across Britain that the keen amateur naturalist is likely to spot. Over 1, 500 species are illustrated with detailed photographs chosen for their help in identification. *

Includes:: photographs of larvae * Each section is coded with a symbol for easy reference * Differences between similar species are highlighted to avoid confusion * Information given on when to look & where to find each species Insect groups dealt with include butterflies & moths, mayflies, dragonflies, damselflies, grasshoppers, crickets, earwigs, lacewings, bugs, bees, wasps, ants & beetles, all with keys to ensure accurate identification.

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Collins Complete Guide to British Muchrooms & Toadstools allows everyone to identify mushrooms found in Britain & Irel&. The book is illustrated with beautiful photographs throughout, featuring the species you are most likely to see. By only covering Britain & Irel&, fewer species are included than in many broader European guides, making it quicker & easier for the reader to accurately identify what they have found. Extensive details on size, shape & colour are given & over 1, 500 photographs help you identify each species. This is the essential photographic guide to the mushrooms & toadstools of Britain & Irel&. ...

This is a comprehensive, full-colour manual providing a complete reference for climbers of every level & discipline. It covers all the skills, safety issues & equipment necessary for the key climbing disciplines: mountains, bouldering & climbing walls, summer climbing, winter climbing, big wall & expedition climbing. This exciting book is extensively illustrated throughout, with practical diagrams as well as inspirational & instructive photographs covering everything from the basic saftey, equipment & techniques to advanced-level mountaineering on some of the world`s toughest ascents. The basic skills

Includes:: fundamental information on the necessary technical equipment, from harness, rock boots & ropes to slings, karabiners & belay devices. There is a detailed section on different types of knots with clear diagrams to exemplify each. The technical skills section gives comprehensive information on abseiling with diagrams & photographs, plus various emergency procedures that all climbers & mountaineers should know. The natural ability to climb is in all of us, it is getting it out on to the surface & refining it into a useful skill that is the trick. Pete Hill explains how to move on rock with the various handholds, footholds & specific climbing techniques, he shows the attractions of bouldering, & the importance of chalk as part of a boulderer`s arsenal, & finally Pete discusses the various types of climbing walls. The summer section of the book details everything you need to know about traditional climbing, considered by many as the purest form of the sport, as well as sport climbing, & Via Ferratas which are well suited for families new to climbing. The Winter section covers avalanches, ice climbing & snow shelters, as well as step kicking, step cutting & crampon techniques. For the more advanced climbers & mountaineers, the Alpine Climbing, Big wall climbing & expedition sections of the book will provide you with ideas, equipment information, techniques, advice on how to overcome any problems & scenarios to get your adrenaline racing. The Appendices provides essential & useful information on the various climbing grades worldwide, as well as factors & forces. It is one of very few books on the market that is so comprehensive, internationally relevant & covers so many different types of climbing. It is written by Pete Hill (MIC, FRGS), an experienced & highly-regarded author & climbing instructor. Pete is author of the bestselling ` Mountain Skills Training Handbook` & ` The International Handbook of Technical Mountaineering`. He has led mountaineering expeditions to the Indian & Nepalese Himalaya, & was leader of an international expedition to Kashmir which made the first ascents of three previously unclimbed peaks.

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If you are one of the 20 million people thinking of taking a cruise this year, this best-selling book, the cruise industry bible, will tell you everything you need to know to pick the right cruise for you. Updated annually, the 700-page book is divided into two main parts: the first helps you define what you are looking for in a cruise holiday & advises you on how to find it. It provides a wealth of factual information as well as a real insight into life aboard ship & how to get the best from it. Specialist cruises are discussed, too, culminating with that ultimate travel experience: the around-the-world cruise. This unrivalled detail is complemented by a vast number of tables & checklists, colour photographs & maps. The second section contains detailed information on almost 300 ocean-going cruise vessels & evaluates them using an internationally recognised ratings system. With more than 40 years of experience & spending some 200 days a year aboard cruise ships, the author Douglas Ward evaluates their facilities, inspecting each ship in exhaustive detail. Facilities count, of course but just as important are the standards of food, service, staff & hospitality. In his quest to bring you the truth about cruising, no stone is left unturned, from the fluffiness of the towels to the quality of the china, & from the welcome aboard to the disembarkation process. ...

Metal boats have the advantage of combining strength with lightness of weight, & the advent of affordable pre-cut steel & aluminium kits has now brought the building of these boats into the domain of the amateur. This book covers all the information you will need to successfully build, renovate, repair or maintain a steel or aluminium boat
- whether sail or power. Bruce Roberts-Goodson, one of the most experienced designers of small craft explains: why choose a metal boat, what tools & equipment you will need, different welding techniques for different metals, building from a pre-cut kit, building skegs, keels & pilot houses, how to select & install the correct engine for sail or power, & electrical systems, interiors & corrosion prevention. Packed with explanatory photographs & diagrams, the book also comes complete with a CD of over 1000 construction photos to inspire the reader.
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Complete Mountain Biking Manual provides a comprehensive reference to this popular sport, which is coming of age after a period of explosive growth. The book is filled with expert insights & tips, & aims to answer all the questions a reader might have. The chapters cover the main branches of mountain biking (cross-country, endurance, downhill, time trials, single speed, tandem) & the bikes, equipment, clothing & accessories required for each. The chapter on maintenance & repairs covers basic maintenance routines (including safety checks), step-by-step repairs for the home workshop & emergency fixes for the trail. The section on riding techniques covers all types of surfaces & situations, &

Includes:: tips on mastering special skills such as bunny hops. A chapter on training

Includes:: basic strength training & stretching routines as well as detailed training programmes for a variety of competitive events & tips on race preparation & planning. The book also covers nutrition & safety procedures.



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This is a comprehensive guide to every site & swath of landscape in the US National Park system, from coast-to-coast & world famous National Parks to lesser known sites of historical or natural significance. The premier parks are described in detail, but equal attention is given to the national monuments, memorials, preserves, historic sites, battlefields, cemeteries & seashores, not to mention a network of ` National Trails` & the intriguingly referred to ` Affiliated Areas`. From Yellowstone to the Statue of Liberty, from the hallowed ground of Gettysburg National Military Park to the Pacific waters shrouding Hawaii`s U.S.S. Arizona Memorial, this guide spans American history & landscape, with practical advice on how to reach each park, when to go & what to do there. ...

INDIEFAB Book of the Year Awards 2014 Finalist. The ultimate do-it-yourself guide for the outdoors enthusiast, completely updated for today`s outdoorsman & now in full color. This latest (fifth) edition of the award-winning Complete Outdoors Encyclopedia will again prove to be the most effective outdoor skills instruction book ever published. This monumental guide to the outdoors is produced for the first time in full color, featuring more than 1, 300 photographs & 1, 000 diagrams & illustrations. Totally revised & updated, this indispensable resource offers in-depth coverage of hunting, shooting, fishing, camping, boating, survival, first aid, bowhunting, & species profiles of game animals, birds, fish, & sporting dogs. This book is a must-have reference guide for both novice & experienced sportsmen as well as any person planning to learn outdoor skills. To broaden the scope of this established reference work, author Vin T. Sparano has compiled br&-new sections on wilderness survival, all-terrain vehicles, & boating. He has included new information on GPS & increased focus on specialty sections such as flyfishing, sporting clays, backpacking, nutrition, & first-aid breakthroughs for outdoors emergencies. Complete Outdoors Encyclopedia clearly explains & illustrates the latest technologies & trends in the outdoors. ...

Pompeii is the best known & probably the most important archaeological site in the world. This book, now available in paperback, is the most up-to-date, authoritative & comprehensive account for the general reader of its rise, splendour & fall. The drama of Pompeii`s end has been handed down by Roman writers, its paintings & mosaics have astonished visitors since their discovery, & its houses & public buildings still present a vivid picture of life, disaster & death in a Roman town. ...

Take to the helm with the ultimate guide to sailing. Whether you are a novice or an experienced skipper, The Complete Sailing Manual is the practical step-by-step guide that every sailor needs on board. From tacking & mooring to nautical etiquette & using state-of-the-art navigation systems, you'll learn about every aspect of sailing. This updated edition

Includes:: all the latest developments in technology, design & sailing procedures as well as advice & information on all types of craft, from dinghies to large cruisers & over 1, 000 superb photographs & full-colour diagrams. Accessible, reliable & designed to help you in any sailing situation, The Complete Sailing Manual is the one ship mate that won't let you down.

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