`I was wrong, ` said Captain Flint. ` He`s not mad but bad. It isn`t only eggs he wants. He wants to take the credit for it. You`re quite right. It`s up to us, it`s up to the ship, to see he doesn`t.` Dick`s birdwatching discovery turns the cruise of the Sea Bear into a desperate chase. Not only do the Swallows & Amazons have to prove the facts of the case but they also have to dodge the savage natives & evade the ruthless pursuit of a fanatic egg-collector, determined to kill a pair of rare birds & steal the credit. Fortunately, Nancy has a few plans. ...

Flat on his front, binoculars to his eyes, alone at dusk, Dick makes a remarkable discovery: two rare birds, never before seen in the British Isles. Captain Flint & his crew decide to consult an expert to confirm the discovery. But when the man they ask turns out to have his collector`s eye on the birds` eggs, not to mention skins, an enjoyable voyage around the Outer Hebrides becomes a desperate race to save the birds, & themselves... ...

Australia’s Great Ocean Road on a double-sided map from UBD Gregory’s combining a touring map of the south-western part of Victoria with descriptions of best sights & street plans of towns along the route of the Great Ocean Road. Half of one side of the map is taken by touring map of south-western Victoria at 1:500, 000, extending from Melbourne to Mount Gambier in South Australia, & inland beyond Ararat. The map shows the region’s road network from the main highways to selected small local roads & tracks, prominently highlighting the course of the Great Ocean Road between Geelong & Warrnambool. National parks & other protected areas are clearly marked. The map has no geographical coordinates. Accompanying index lists “touring attractions”. Additional panels next to the main map & on the reverse provide street plans covering local towns, highlighting selected sights & facilities in central Geelong (with a street index), plus in Portl&, Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove, Camperdown, Colac, Warrnambool, Anglesea, Torquay, Port, Fairy, Apollo Bay & Lorne. To see other titles in this series of touring maps from UBD Gregory’s please click on the series link. ...

Australia’s Great Ocean Road on a double-sided map from UBD Gregory’s combining a touring map of the south-western part of Victoria with descriptions of best sights & street plans of towns along the route of the Great Ocean Road. Half of one side of the map is taken by touring map of south-western Victoria at 1:500, 000, extending from Melbourne to Mount Gambier in South Australia, & inland beyond Ararat. The map shows the region’s road network from the main highways to selected small local roads & tracks, prominently highlighting the course of the Great Ocean Road between Geelong & Warrnambool. National parks & other protected areas are clearly marked. The map has no geographical coordinates. Accompanying index lists “touring attractions”. Additional panels next to the main map & on the reverse provide street plans covering local towns, highlighting selected sights & facilities in central Geelong (with a street index), plus in Portl&, Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove, Camperdown, Colac, Warrnambool, Anglesea, Torquay, Port, Fairy, Apollo Bay & Lorne. To see other titles in this series of touring maps from UBD Gregory’s please click on the series link. ...

Do you long for adventure without being quite sure how to find it? Do you want to sleep under the stars & experience the wonders of the natural world? In Great Outdoor Adventures, Bear Grylls, one of the most intrepid survival adventurers of our day, shares his years of experience of the world ...

The adventure of your lifetime starts in The Great Outdoors! Make your dream destinations a reality with The Great Outdoors. This bucket list & guided journal contains lists of must-see places throughout the world. Whether you`re interested in hiking the toughest trails, taking in the prettiest sights, or visiting the most beautiful national parks, this journal will guide you through any adventure & assist you in accomplishing your dreams. ...

The outdoor market has never been hotter. This easy introduction to outdoor life will ensure that even a novice won`t get lost in the woods while finding an activity he loves to do in the great outdoors
- whether it`s hiking a 14er or camping on ice. With 400 strategies for engaging in the outdoors, & expert tips & tricks, The Great Outdoors: A User`s Guide makes Mother Nature easier to understand than ever before. Brendan Leonard, writer, filmmaker, & outdoor adventurer, shows the reader how rewarding it can be to live life away from the computer & get outside. From mountain climbing, to skiing, sledding, & sailing, Leonard shows that you don`t need to be a risk taker to enjoy the outdoors. & if the reader does find himself at the point of man vs. nature, Leonard shares survival skills from how to bandage a wound & read a topographical map, to how to drive on sand & remove a tick from your skin. Organised thematically & written in short takeaway entries with line drawings, The Great Outdoors: A User`s Guide is a friendly way into the outdoor lifestyle for those who want to dabble or go all in.
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One hundred & fifty years ago travelling with a camera was both a novelty & an enormous challenge. The intrepid photographers who took their cameras to remote corners of the world brought back images which amazed their peers. Photographer & historian John Hannavy has recreated some of their epic journeys
- travelling to Scotland along the route followed by William Henry Fox Talbot in 1844; recreating Charles Kinnear & Thomas Melville Raven`s 1857 journeys to France; exploring the Nile from Cairo to Abu Simbel along the route Francis Frith followed between 1856 & 1859; travelling through Russia & the Ukraine as Roger Fenton did in 1852 & 1855; across India from Calcutta to Simla following Samuel Bourne`s 1863 account of his travels; & exploring China & Cyprus as John Thomson did between 1863 & 1878. This beautifully illustrated book contrasts the Victorian world with our own, & looks at how our view of the world has changed in the intevening years. It chronicles the developments which have taken place in travel, architecture, culture, & of course photography itself.
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Family holidays can often be a headache to plan, & feel more like hard work for parents than time to relax. 1000 Great Places to Travel with Kids in Australia offers a wealth of suggestions to keep kids entertained (and parents happy), including over 100 free attractions to visit. Divided into state chapters, author Anna Ciddor has carefully highlighted the best kid-friendly activities, events, eateries & accommodation options for each capital city, as well as the best regional destinations all year-round. She's also come up with fantastic ' Kids Quests' that will hold kids' attention for more than 5 minutes. & with information on travelling with toddlers, young children & 'tweens', every family will find this a lifesaver on road trips. Insider tips for parents, such as buying your tickets online to avoid queueing on the day with restless kids. Must-see attractions. Fabulous facts that will interest both parents & children. Recommendations on attractions for different age groups. Free, budget, mid-range as well as high-cost experiences. Kids Quests to keep your kids entertained (with answers for parents at the back of the book). Black & white images, & illustrations drawn by the author. ...

The bubonic plague epidemic which struck England in 1665-6 was responsible for the deaths of almost a third of London`s population. Its sheer scale was overwhelming & it was well-recorded, featuring in the works of Pepys & Defoe & described in terrible detail in the contemporary Bills of Mortality. Often remembered because of its devastating impact on London, the plague struck other urban communities as well, carrying off half the population of Colchester & causing high mortality in cities such as Norwich & Cambridge. Nor were country villages spared, with Eyam in Derbyshire
- where the inhabitants sealed themselves off to prevent the spread of the disease & a third of the inhabitants died
- being the most famous. Stephen Porter describes the disease & how people at the time thought it was caused. He gives details of the treatments available (such as they were) & evokes its impact on the country. We will probably never know the reasons for the disappearance of the bubonic plague from England after 1665. What is clear is the fascination the subject still holds.

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