A fantastic first book on the coast, Nature Explorers Seashore is the perfect companion for children eager to understand the world of the shoreline. Explore the beach & find out about shell shapes, what lives in rockpools, & find out the answer to questions such as ” What causes tides?” With exciting activities, like making a paper boat, & plenty of fun facts, Nature Explorers Seashore is a must for children curious about the seashore & keen to explore the world. ...

Caribbean seashores offer that magic mixture of sun, sand & sparkling sea. To stroll along the beach at sunset with the promise of a rum punch & perhaps a dinner of flying fish to follow does much to calm the agitation of twenty-first century living. But for many beach strollers, swimming & sunbathing, although restful, are not enough. Most guides to Caribbean marine life are intended for divers & snorkellers. Those who are interested in the living world of the sea but do not take to the water in either of these ways are not well catered for. This, however, is a book designed for those who confine their seashore interests (more or less) to dry l&. It is hoped that divers & snorkellers (who can`t spend all day in the water) will be occasionally persuaded to turn their attention to beaches. They will find objects of beauty & fascination which they may have previously neglected in favour of sub-aquatic life. ...

Marine biologist Judith Oakley explores & explains the diversity of British seashores in her new book Seashore Safaris. Through fantastic photography she aims to encourage people back to the shore & to help to conserve this delicate ecosystem. This book has over 100 photographs, some in polaroid-style, of sea creatures & their natural habitat. Judith explains what to look for & there are panels in the book for recording findings & details of how to submit them to the marine associations. This book is ideal for amateurs, family groups or educational groups as it provides a clear guide to the context of the various species & the best ways to enjoy the activity of a `seashore safari`. A great book for anyone over 8 years of age. ...

This is a new title in this exciting & informative series of books containing over 100 full-colour stickers that children can match to the illustrations. This is a beautifully illustrated sticker book that doubles as a spotters` guide, with accurate & simple descriptions that allow children to seek out & identify a plethora of species & learn all about key aspects of natural history. Space is allocated to each illustration so that details of when & where each butterfly was spotted can be inserted. It also contains a glossary of relevant words. Small size allows the books to fit neatly into a pocket so children can spot on the go. ...

Philip's Guide to Seashores & Shallow Seas is an easy to use & beautifully illustrated identification guide to marine life. Seashores & shallow seas are one of the most diverse natural environments, rich in plant & animal life. They are also among the most visited, attracting everyone from beachcombers & anglers to sailors & divers. Many who visit the sea take a strong interest in the wildlife found there, & this book provides a comprehensive & accessible guide. More than 1000 species are described in this book. For each species there is an account of the form, size, habitat & distribution. These combined with detailed & life-like illustration enable even the complete novice to easily identify a wide range of flora & fauna. It is a 'must have' for students of marine biography & oceanography, & for collectors of shells & other seashore remnants. Identification is assisted by an illustrated identification key in the introduction, which also describes the marine & seashore environment, explains the impact of the tides, & discusses conservation. Important groups of animals also have their own introductions. The illustrations are by James Nicholl, one of Britain's foremost biological artists. The author, Dr Andrew Campbell, is a senior lecturer in the Department of Biological Sciences at Queen Mary College, University of London. Main map scale: ...

Seaside is Time Out’s inspirational guide dedicated to exploring the best of Britain’s beaches. Destinations in Engl&, Scotland & Wales are all included, incorporating craggy coves, sweeping strands, family favourites, surfers’ paradises, sheltered bays & secret islands. The guide is organised by region, covering Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Sussex, Kent, Suffolk, Norfolk, Yorkshire, Wales & Scotland & each entry

Includes:: an extensive introduction to the beach & its history in addition to suggestions for other beaches in the vicinity. Practical information on how to get there, parking, facilities, sports, swimming, rules & further reference details are also provided. A range of seaside images from Time Out’s extensive image database accompany the text & serve to celebrate some of Britain’s most attractive & celebrated sands.

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These evocative postcard books, each containing 24 postcards, give a glimpse of how our forebears lived, worked & played. From Victorian flower-sellers in front of St Paul's Cathedral to Leicester Square crowded with horse-drawn carriages; & Edwardian holidaymakers on Brighton Pier to Punch & Judy shows & donkey rides, they present a snapshot of an England now long gone. ...

This stunning photography book captures the spirit of the now almost lost tradition of the English seaside holiday. The photographs
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Distinguished by masterly architecture & exemplary interior design, the beach hotels introduced in the pages of this lavishly illustrated coffee-table book are the ultimate refuge for those needing respite from their hectic lives & every-day routines. Whether well-established names or hidden gems, the reader is presented with a visual tour of ocean side resorts that range across continents & around the world-luxurious places where tastefulness & simplicity are often valued over richly decorated formality. ...

`” Season of Migration to the North” is an Arabian Nights in reverse, enclosing a pithy moral about international misconceptions & delusions. The brilliant student of an earlier generation returns to his Sudanese village; obsession with the mysterious West & a desire to bite the hand that has half-fed him, has led him to London & the beds of women with similar obsessions about the mysterious East. He kills them at the point of ecstasy & the Occident, in its turn, destroys him. Powerfully & poetically written & splendidly translated by Denys Johnson-Davies`
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