This volume of pen-&-ink drawings of Scottish mountain scenery by A. Wainwright
- author of the legendary Pictorial Guides to the
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The Western coast of Turkey has captivated travellers for centuries. With its dramatic mountains & idyllic bays & promontories, scattered with ancient ruins, it is not only one of the most beautiful parts of the country, but is also of great historical interest. The Western Shores of Turkey is the distillation of a succession of journeys that John Freely made along this coast
- an odyssey spanning a quarter of a century. From Istanbul to Antakya (Antioch) on the Syrian border, he discovered both the charm of modern Turkey & the wonders of its past. The result is both an informative guide & a remarkable travelogue for all who follow in his footsteps.
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Crammed into Westminster & Pimlico are an abbey, a cathedral, a parliament, palaces, numerous government offices, up-market shops, men's clubs, beautiful parks, statues galore, theatres, the most famous clock in the world & one of the best schools in the country. 150 years ago the list would have included breweries & brothels, for here, in the capital of the world's richest nation, an underclass of starving, wretched people existed within shouting distance of those who governed them. This is an A-Z historical guide to the area. ...

In the depths of the Cotswolds, near Tetbury in Gloucestershire, lies one of the most beautiful tree gardens in the world. Known as Westonbirt Arboretum. Here you can find around 15, 000 trees, each one lovingly labelled. They offer the perfect, picturesque setting for escaping from the pressures of everyday life. Now, for the first time, 100 of the most popular British trees form the basis of this beautiful pocket guide. Illustrated with artwork depicting the tree & leaf, this covetable little book will educate & entertain with wonderfully concise text by one of the world’s leading tree experts from the Arboretum. Pop this book in your pocket for a great day out spotting some of the most celebrated features of our landscape. ...

This guidebook is all you need to discover The Westweg, a 285km walk along the length Germany`s Black Forest from Pforzheim to Basel. This classic long-distance trail takes around two weeks to walk, in stages of 15-28km. The route is well way-marked & suitable for experienced hikers & those new to long distance walking, though some sections are steep. The Westweg incorporates many of the region`s highlights, such the Schwarzwald National Park, the source of the Danube & Lake Titisee. At Titisee there is a choice to make: the western route taking in the Black Forest`s highest peak Feldberg & the vineyards of the Markgraflerl&, or the quieter eastern route via the Herzogenhorn peak & on to Basel, with all its cultural attractions & old-world charm. With well-maintained & waymarked trails, an efficient public transport system & conveniently placed huts & farmhouse inns, the Black Forest is one of Germany`s best-loved walking destinations. Soft-contoured, forest-clad hills, interspersed with pastures & picturesque villages combine on with far-ranging vistas right across the Alpine chain. Detailed descriptions & 1:100, 000 maps accompany each stage of the route & the book describes options for shortening stages using public transport. There is also information on when to go, where to stay & a German-English glossary
- all of which will earn this useful guide a place in your rucksack.
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There is a legend that a Great Spotted Whale lives in the ocean; local fishermen still talk of it, although the first sighting fifty years ago was never corroborated. Now, two young whale watchers each set out to find the whale, one armed with sound recording equipment, the other a camera. Mid-ocean their boats collide, so they pool their resources & set off together to capture incontrovertible proof that the mythical Great Spotted Whale exists. The eventual sighting is a magical moment: the whale is truly phenomenal, & swimming along beside her is a small whale calf. The children return to shore, solid proof in h&. As an added twist to the story, they discover that it was their own grandparents who first sighted the Great Spotted Whale fifty years ago. The Murrow`s epic, wordless adventure is brought to life with Ethan`s stunning graphite drawings, which convey the drama & haunting beauty of the ocean, & capture the majesty of this awe-inspiring creature. ...

A mystical story of Maori culture The birth of a daughter
- Kahu
- breaks the lineage of a Maori tribe. Rejected by her grandfather,

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” The Whale Road” is a creative non-fiction story based on a true tale told to an unborn child in which a sailor falls off a cliff, & turns into an albatross, & a pod of female sperm whales chases the setting sun. The journey begins on a research vessel, as her small crew follow the path of the Hwaelweg through the South Pacific, a hunting ground once so fertile that sailors` logs claim the whales formed a black road in the sea. The expedition sails from Tahiti to New Zeal&, making an enthralling tale about human & animal nature, nurture, love & a search for peace. ...

Whale-watching in South Africa
- one of the most exciting activities in some of the most beautiful destinations in the world. The
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” The Whales Companion” seeks to capture the idea of the whale in the human imagination through a collection of evocative writings & images from ancient times up to the present day. Ranging across the cultures of the world for its material, this superbly produced visual & literary anthology explores the complexity of humankind`s relationship with the whale: the awe-inspiring creature that fills our myths & legends, art & literature, with its mystical, sometimes fearsome, often tragic, presence. ...