The sky is a never-ending source of inspiration for artists, poets, & anyone who has found peace in contemplating clouds or a colourful sunset. Whether viewed from below or from above
- with the help of satellite images
- the pictures in this new addition to White Star's popular Cubebooks series convey the many faces of the sky. Colourful images capture the violent force of tempestuous storms as well as the glorious sunrises, sunsets, & northern lights that are reflections of nature's gentler side. Readers view the sky in horizons that frame both the most beautiful natural parks & landscapes in the world & the skylines of the world's most sophisticated cities. Spectacular views of flocks of migratory birds pose a fascinating contrast to images of people flying in extreme sports such as paragliding, sky-diving or through the impressive manoeuvres of acrobatic air squads. Throughout the book, insightful captions provide fascinating facts about meteorological phenomena & other heavenly titbits. With its stunning full-page spreads, the Cubebook format is ideal for showcasing sweeping cloud formations, dramatic weather patterns, & vast expanses of deep, pure blue sky. Accessible & delightfully tactile. The Sky Cubebook will appeal to readers of all ages.

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The wellspring of “ The Sky Above, the Kingdom Below” is the remarkable 17th century figure, Thomas Coryate, unofficial jester to the court of King James I, associate of John Donne, Ben Johnson & Inigo Jones, & the original Jacobean grumpy old man. Long forgotten by history at large, he is now regaining well-derserved public recognition as an eccentric wit, an idiosyncratic writer &, above all, a pioneering traveller. He was neither a diplomat nor a merchant & did not live to see any profit from the written records of his travels. In 2004 nearly four hundred years later, Daniel Allen set out on a bicycle to retrace the path of Coryate’s final journey from Turkey to Northern India. It is a journey where everything upon the route has changed & yet somehow remained the same. Amongst the extremities of the terrain, he finds individual instances of generosity & human kindness that reflect back across the centuries to Coryate’s original journey. ...

Celebrating the 55th anniversary of The Sky at Night, this book collects & answers questions sent in by viewers. With sections on the solar system, the bizarre & unexplained, space missions, & more, this is an exciting journey into space for the novice astronomer & the lifelong stargazer alike. Discover how scientists work out the gravity of planets, what the ` Great Attractor` is & the basic principles of space navigation. Learn how to start observing the sky, what event inspired Patrick Moore to take up astronomy, & just how many of his cats are named after celestial bodies. From comets to black holes & Orion to eclipses, The Sky at Night is the ultimate introduction to the wonders & mysteries of the universe. ...

Celebrating the 55th anniversary of The Sky at Night, this book collects & answers questions sent in by viewers. With sections on the solar system, the bizarre & unexplained, space missions, & more, this is an exciting journey into space for the novice astronomer & the lifelong stargazer alike. Discover how scientists work out the gravity of planets, what the ` Great Attractor` is & the basic principles of space navigation. Learn how to start observing the sky, what event inspired Patrick Moore to take up astronomy, & just how many of his cats are named after celestial bodies. From comets to black holes & Orion to eclipses, The Sky at Night is the ultimate introduction to the wonders & mysteries of the universe. ...

The Solar System – so what is it? We`ve all learned the basics at school but how much can you remember? Expert astronomers & co-presenters of The Sky at Night Chris North & Paul Abel take a fascinating guided tour of our Solar System & explain its wonders. They look at all the major players, including our more familiar neighbours – the Sun, the planets & their moons – the occasional visitors to our planet – asteroids, meteors & comets – as well as distant stars & what might be beyond our Solar System – Earth Mark II? Chris & Paul recount the history of how everything came about & the myths that once shaped astronomy. They explain the latest science & discoveries, & reveal how any amateur astronomer can view & interpret the Solar System. ...

Peru, 1904. Jose Galvez & Carlos Rodriguez are poets. Or, at least, they`d like to be. Sons of Lima`s elite in the early twentieth century, they scribble bad verses & read all the greats, especially their idol Juan Ramon Jimenez, the Spanish Maestro. Desperate for Jimenez`s latest work, unavailable in Lima, they decide to ask him for a copy. Convinced Jimenez won`t send two dilettantes his book, but he might favour a beautiful young woman, they write to him as the lovely, imaginary Georgina Hubner. Jimenez responds with a letter & a signed copy. Elated, & now the talk of their literary circle, Jose & Carlos write back. Their correspondence continues as the Maestro falls in love with Georgina, & the boys abandon poetry for the pages of Jimenez`s life. Set against the vibrant backdrop of bohemian taverns & social unrest in Peru at the turn of the century, The Sky Over Lima is being hailed as the most assured & inventive literary novel to come out of Spain in years. ...

The perfect introduction for the novice astronomer, this book stirs the imagination & puts observation in a framework of social activity & personal adventure. Written by an award-winning amateur astronomer & columnist, it is a technical guide to the sky, full of helpful practical hints. The lively & fresh style of the author will engage, entertain, & inform the reader. Newcomers will learn how to enjoy the Moon, planets, comets, meteors, & distant galaxies observable through a small telescope. For instance, author Levy describes the features of the Moon from night to night; how to observe constellations in both Northern & Southern hemispheres; how best to view the stars, nebulae, & galaxies; how to follow the planets on their annual trek among the constellations; how to map the sky; how to find a new comet; how to buy or even make a telescope; what to see in a month of lunar observations or a year of stellar observation; & much more. Beginners who have just joined an astronomy club or amateurs who wish to learn more about what can be accomplished with a small telescope will not find a better first book. ...

Of all Scotland`s islands none casts its spell quite as dramatically as the Isle of Skye. Celebrated in song & story, Eilean a` Cheo is a place of astonishing natural beauty & attracts climbers & walkers from all over the world. The 70-mile long Skye Trail connects two of the island`s most extraordinary landscapes; the world-famous Cuillin, the most rugged mountain range in Britain, & the Trotternish ridge, a rolling escarpment of basalt hills that look over the sea to the tumbled landscapes of mainland Scotl&. This long walk through the isl&, the ` Skitis` of the Celtic world, follows ancient byways, cattle drovers` routes, mountain footpaths & an old railway line, through a land where the first inhabitants sensed the presence of their gods in every nook & cranny, on every hill & crag, in every corrie & loch. Landscape & weather & an affinity with wild nature made up the very fabric of their lives. The route visits castles, takes in geological gems like the Quiraing & the Storr, follows rivers & loch-side paths & recalls those who were brutally removed from their homes during the Highland Clearances. It visits the site of the `last battle on British soil` & climbs Bla Bheinn, surely the finest mountain on this island of fine mountains. The route then takes its finale along the old Marble Line to Broadford, & the end of a magnificent island journey. The Skye Trail is destined to be one of the most popular long distance walks in Britain. Adopted by the Highland Council as an official long distance walk, it was brought to life by BBC Scotland`s often repeated ” Skye Trail” presented by Cameron Mc Neish. This illustrated book is based on the broadcast & Cameron`s experiences of the trail, the isl&, its people & its history & environment. ...

This guidebook describes the challenging 80-mile (128km) Skye Trail, a week-long trek across the magical Isle of Skye, the largest island in Scotland`s Inner Hebrides. As yet unwaymarked, the route demands navigational skill, fitness & self-reliance & is therefore suitable for experienced backpackers & mountain walkers. The trail is presented in 7 stages of between 7 (11.5km) & 173/4 miles (28.5km), plus an alternative stage to include an ascent of Bla Bheinn. Alongside detailed route description, 1:50, 000 OS mapping & stunning photography, the guide provides a wealth of information about Skye`s rich history, culture, literature, geology, wildlife & plants, as well as practical advice such as when to go, what to take & where to stay. Blending information with inspiration, the result is an ideal companion to trekking this magnificent route. From the headland of Rubha Hunish, through Portree to Broadford, the Skye Trail provides the walker with a tour of Skye`s most iconic landforms
- including the Quiraing, the Old Man of Storr & the Cuillin
- as well as of its turbulent history, from Iron Age forts to the ruins of Clearance villages. Whether making use of island hospitality or opting for the freedom of a tent, completing the continuous route represents a real challenge & a fitting match for the epic landscapes found on Skye.

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This slim guidebook to the Skye Trail long-distance walking route from top to toe of the magical Isle of Skye tells you all you need to know for an excellent 7 days` backpacking all the way from the headland of Rubha Hunish, through Portree to Broadford & over Bla Bheinn if you fancy. As yet unwaymarked & only for experienced walkers & backpackers, this challenging route provides the walker with a tour of Skye`s most iconic landforms
- including the Trotternish Ridge & the Cuillin ridge
- as well as of its turbulent history, from the iron age forts to the ruins of the Clearance villages. Whether making use of island hospitality or opting for the freedom of a tent, completing the continuous route represents a real challenge & a fitting match for the epic landscapes found on Skye. Route illustrated with OS maps & profiles & stunning photography
- with extensive appendices on the language, all the accommodation available & a comprehensive reading list for some inspirational pre-adventure reading.


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