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This beautifully illustrated guide covers an unprecedented range of species that may be sighted along the coastline or offshore by the whale watcher, bird watcher, fisher, boating enthusiast, or natural history buff. Designed in a handy pocket size, the book provides concise information for identifying the invertebrates, mammals, birds, turtles, fish, sharks & rays, & even floating seaweeds & common algae that live along the Atlantic coast & offshore from North Carolina to the Canadian provinces of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, & Prince Edward Isl&. With range maps & text on pages directly opposite the full-colour illustrations, the book makes identification of more than two hundred species of offshore wildlife quick & easy. Special features include full-page spreads to compare similar species of seabirds, & inserts to help identify whales by their blowhole patterns, diving, & other behaviours. Those with an interest in ocean life know that surprises often appear at the end of a fishing line, floating beside the boat, washed up on the shore, or flying overhead. This is the ultimate guide for those who are curious about such creatures & the marine environment in which they dwell. Also available by Noble S. Proctor & Patrick J. Lynch: Manual of Ornithology (paper ISBN 030007619 3, 18.95).

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Stanfords
Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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