Monochrome political wall map of the world from the Future Mapping Company, size 129.5 x 71.5cm / 47.5” x 28” approx – paper version in glossy print on medium weight silk-finish paper, presenting the continents in white against the oceans in shades of grey, with a wide black border emphasizing the somber colour scheme. All place names are in their English versions. On land masses relief shading presents the topography, with names of main mountain ranges, peaks, rivers, etc, plus the network of main roads & railway lines. In the oceans shades of grey indicate the depth & the features of the sea floor, with names of ridges, basins, plateaux, etc. New Zealand & part of the Pacific are included on both sides of the map for better presentation of that region. The Polar Regions are shown on insets. The map is drawn on a Robinson projection, with latitude & longitude lines at 15° intervals, the International Date Line & clocks indicating variations from the GMT. This title is also available encapsulated for greater durability & any additional markings, plus magnetized & supplied with hanging strips, magnetic dots & pins. ...

The countryside is changing faster than ever. Fifty years of conservation achievements in the UK are now being confronted by a new complexion of economic forces that are driving change in the countryside. At the same time new ideas in conservation are altering the role that conservation is being asked to play in negotiating the transition from past to future. This revised edition of Bill Adams classic work ” Future Nature” tackles the new challenges in the countryside & wildlife conservation head-on through a new Introduction & Postscript with updated arguments about naturalness & our social engagement with nature, & complemented by a new Foreword by Adrian Phillips. Concepts such as biodiversity & sustainability, & changes in our understanding, appreciation & concern for nature, offer unprecedented opportunities. Bill Adams explores the scientific, cultural & economic significance of conservation. He argues that conservation must move beyond the boundaries of parks & reserves to embrace the whole countryside. The importance of conservation for the future is enormous. It holds the potential to create new spaces for nature, both in the landscape & in our lives & imaginations. This factual, beautifully written & thought-provoking book offers a fundamental reassessment of conservation, its importance, & how to achieve it. It is published with BANC. ...

This is from the bestselling & Roald Dahl Funny Prize-winning author of Barry Loser comes a hilarious & br&-new series for young readers! Move over Spidey, get back in your cave Batman, & keep your glasses on Clark Kent, there`s a new super hero in town. Future Ratboy. When a bolt of lightning hits Brian Lampost (and his toy bird, Bird), he is zapped millions of years into the future! Life will never be the same again. Bird has been brought to life as Not Bird & Brian`s DNA is fused with a rat giving him superkeel powers. Future Ratboy is born! But the future is not a safe place to be & there are killer robot grannies on the rampage! Will the dynamic duo survive the attack & save the world? Join Future Ratboy & Not Bird on their first adventure to find out! Jim Smith is the keelest kids` book author in the whole wide world amen. He graduated from art school with first class honours (the best you can get) & is the author of the award-winning & bestselling Barry Loser series: I am not a Loser, I am still not a Loser, I am sort of a Loser, I am so over being a Loser, Barry Loser & the Holiday of Doom & Barry Loser & the Case of the Crumpled Carton. He lives in London. He also designs cards & gifts under the name Waldo Pancake. ...

Reclusive rabbit poet Fuzz Mc Flops has been a loner ever since his classmates teased him for his lopsided ears in his youth. Their unkindness hurt him deeply, but also served as inspiration for works such as The Withered Carrot & An Unlucky Rabbit Foot, which have propelled the troubled author to great fame. When a female fan gets in touch asking why he`s so gloomy, the writer responds with typical grumpiness, but as their correspondence continues the two grow closer, & neither Fuzz`s shyness, nor his attacks of anxiety-induced ear spasmitis can prevent a beautiful friendship from forming... ...

Colour in the natural world with this touch-&-feel colouring book! From the forest to the savannah, the coral reef to the desert, explore seven diverse habitats as you colour parrots in the jungle, hammerhead sharks in the ocean, & red pandas in the mountains. Featuring art of the world`s best-loved & most spectacular animals to colour, from the colour-changing chameleon to the stripy Bengal tiger, there is also an accompanying fact file for each creature, plus information on each habitat & a world map at the back of the book. Staying inside the lines is easy with the thick fuzzy outlines & kids will love the stylish art they are able to create. ...

The southern & south-western Cape, which has a richer plant life than that of the whole British Isles, forms one of the major floral kingdoms of the world, & is home to a wide variety of birds, mammals, reptiles & insects. In A Fynbos Year, the author portrays a selection of the diversity of plant & animal life encountered in this region over the course of a year. This is not a land of large, conspicuous animals which typify much of southern Africa & after which visitors often hanker. The title demonstrates that small is beautiful & that a multitude of fascinating plants & animals awaits the patient observer. It also highlights present threats to fynbos, especially those posed by urban & agricultural development & invasion by alien plants; & outlines current research & conservation efforts. ...

French in the Fast Talk Series from Lonely Planet, comprising a selection of handy, pocket-sized language guides designed to be practical & easy to use. Each guide provides essential language for short trips & covers a range of different situations with appropriate vocabulary. There are individual sections entitled Chat, Explore, (sights) Shop, Enjoy, (what’s on & small talk) Eat & Drink, Services, (including bank & post office vocabulary) Go, (transport) Sleep, Work (business) & Help (emergencies & police), all with easy pronunciation guides. A ‘ Look Up’ section provides useful information on numbers, colours & time & dates. There are also comprehensive English-French & French-English dictionaries, allowing users to look up vocabulary easily. ...

A3 sized sketchbook in the Folio series from Moleskine, a high quality Moleskine collection dedicated to creativity, free expression & design. The Folio Sketch book has all the classic Moleskine features such as hardcover, rounded edges, elastic enclosure, the trademark Moleskine pocket, plus 96 pages of high quality heavy paper ideal for a range of art applications. The Folio Collection is produced to the highest standards & with finest top quality materials; these offerings are truly top of the line. For over two centuries Moleskine was the notebook of choice for artists, intellectuals & travellers. Numbered among its fans were Van Gogh, Ernest Hemingway & Bruce Chatwin. Imagine how many sketches, notes, ruminations & secrets these discrete little black books have carried between their pages over the years. ...

A4 sized watercolour notebook in the Folio series from Moleskine, a high quality Moleskine collection dedicated to creativity, free expression & design. The A4 Folio Watercolour Notebook has all the classic Moleskine features such as hardcover, rounded edges, elastic enclosure, bookmark & the trademark moleskine pocket, plus 60 200gsm weight heavy art paper composed of 25% linen, cold press on both sides for even application of a range of art materials & paints. The Folio Collection is produced to the highest standards & with finest top quality materials; these offerings are truly top of the line. For over two centuries Moleskine was the notebook of choice for artists, intellectuals & travellers. Numbered among its fans were Van Gogh, Ernest Hemingway & Bruce Chatwin. Imagine how many sketches, notes, ruminations & secrets these discrete little black books have carried between their pages over the years. ...

The Rough Guide French Phrasebook is the definitive phrasebook to help you make the most of your time in France. Whether you want to book a hotel room, ask what time the train leaves or buy a drink from the bar, this new phrasebook has a dictionary of over 5, 000 words & will help you communicate with the locals in no time. The free audio downloads, recorded by native French speakers, can be downloaded to your computer or MP3, allowing you to listen to the correct pronunciation of essential dialogues, ideal for practicing before you go or while you`re there. There is even a regional pronunciation guide & Rough Guide travel tips, so wherever you are you can get around & speak the lingo. ” The Rough Guide French Phrasebook” has an extensive two-way dictionary packed with vocabulary & a helpful menu & drinks list reader, perfect for choosing the right dish in any restaurant. With this phrasebook in your pocket you will never run out of things to say. ...