If you have ever dreamt of seeing Snowy Owls in Norway, spectacular raptor migration by the Black Sea, Wallcreepers in the Pyrenees or seabird cities off Scotl&, then this book & CD package is for you. Top Birding Sites of Europe features more than 30 detailed accounts of the continent's finest bird locations, from the famous Camargue & Coto Donana, to some less well known but no less productive destinations. The expertly written & very readable text is backed up by lavish photos of the birds & scenery at each of the chosen hot-spots, including rare images of amazing species & some of the continent's most stunning avian spectacles. A CD of key bird sounds complements the entries on each site. Whether you want to use it to plan your holidays for years to come, or just as an inspirational book to dip into, Top Birding Sites of Europe will have a wide appeal for all those with an interest in birds. There is huge interest in birdwatching: for example more than 1 million RSPB members. This inspirational book & CD is ideal for birders & wildlife enthusiasts planning their next trip, or as a gift to a birdwatcher. It will appeal to all European birders, & to all those interested in wildlife & conservation. ...

Top Bothy is a fun celebration of Scotland`s unique heritage of rural sanctuaries for ramblers, hill-walkers & mountaineers. In following up the best-selling Scottish Bothy Bible, Geoff Allan has curated this collection of bothies which represent every Scottish region
- from the Borders to the Islands. As well as providing a cheering game for cosy bothy nights, the pack offers an alternative shortlist for bothy-baggers with photographs, location maps, vital statistics & historical snippets! Each card suggests a walk-in start point & a potential hostelry where you can say `goodbye` or `hello again` to the 21st century either side of your bothy adventure. In total there are more than 80 Mountain Bothy Association bothies in Scotland & 32 have been selected to make this game playable for 2 or 3 players. The cards arrive wrapped in cellophane in a laminated tuck box for added protection. Full instructions are included.
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Fully revised & updated, this award-winning book vividly portrays the full spectrum of the diving experience. Its authors share the adrenaline rush of observing great white sharks in a feeding frenzy, the fascination of exploring a coral-encrusted wreck, the exhilaration of finding yourself enveloped by the `wings` of a school of manta rays, & the enchantment of snorkelling over exquisitely coloured coral reefs. Aimed at divers, photographers & all those lured by the hidden wonders of the seas, this magnificently illustrated book transverses the globe, focusing on 75 world-class dive sites in waters as diverse as the icy Northern Atlantic & the tropical seas of the Pacific. The locations range from remote unspoilt offshore reefs accessible from live-aboard cruisers to well-frequented sites with popular resorts. The informative text describes the main features of each site, the quality & uniqueness of its marine life & notable attractions on l&, as well as covering practicalities such as underwater visibility & site accessibility. ...

Northern half of Northern Territory, extending south to Wycliffe Well on the Stuart Highway, west to the Great Northern Highway & Halls Creek in Western Australia, & east to cover the Gulf Country of Queensl&. The map shows roads & 4WD tracks, indicating accommodation, general stores & meal facilities, fuel supplies, places of interest, etc. Topography is shown by subtle relief shading & names of mountain ranges & selected peaks. National parks & Aboriginal Lands are highlighted. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 30' intervals with ticks at 5 ...

Top End & Gulf region on a waterproof & tear-resistant map from Hema covering at 1:1, 650, 000 Approx. the top half of Northern Territory, with the adjoining regions of Western Australia & the Gulf Country of Queensl&. On the reverse several areas are presented on enlargements, including the Darwin region with the Kakadu National Park. The main map extends south along the Stuart Highway past Tennant Creek, west to Halls Creek in Western Australia, & eastwards into Queensland to include the Gulf Country from Mount Isa in the south to Pormpuraaw on the western coast of Cape York. Topography is shown by relief shading, with colours & graphics indicating various types of terrain & highlighting national parks, protected areas, aboriginal lands, etc. A special feature of Hema’s mapping of remote parts of Australia is the presentation of roads & tracks, distinguishing between those plotted by the publishers themselves with GPS & others taken from the country’s topographic survey data. Many road junctions are annotated with GPS waypoints. A wide range of symbols highlight various facilities including accommodation, campsites, different types of fuel supplies, general stores & meals, medical facilities, etc. Many locations are shown with phone numbers for more information. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 30’ intervals. The index is next to the map & lists locations with their GPS coordinates. On the reverse five areas are presented in greater detail on enlargements: the Darwin Region with the Kakadu National Park, Judbarra / Gregory NP, Keep River NP, Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) NP, & Nhulunbuy. A table shows what facilities can be found in the region’s national parks, & the map also provides extensive notes about the area & a list of useful contact addresses. To see the list of other regional map of Australia from Hema please click on the series link. ...

Two of Northern Territories’ most visited national parks, Kakadu & Litchfield, presented by Hema in one title on separate road maps at 1: 350, 000 & 1:160, 000 respectively, plus a road map of the Darwin region showing access to these parks, tables of the facilities in all the national parks in the Darwin region, etc.. On one side is a map of the Kakadu National Park at 1:350, 000, extending south to Katherine to include the Nitmiluk (Katherine Gorge) National Park. The region’s network of roads & tracks is presented on a base with contours & relief shading, plus graphics to show swamps, saline coastal flats, area liable to inundation, etc. An extensive range of symbols indicate various accommodation options, fuel & drinking water supply points, vehicle repair & medical facilities, information centres, etc Many places are annotated with contact details for more information. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 30’ intervals, & the map also has UTM margin ticks. The map is accompanied by lists of recommended walks in the two parks, plus in the Mary River NP. On the reverse a similar map but at 1:160, 000 covers the Litchfield National Park. A separate road map at 1:850, 000, also annotated with facilities & places of interest, presents the whole Darwin region. This title also include tables showing what facilities can be found in all the national parks within the Darwin region, descriptions of places of interest, plus lists of useful contact details. To see other titles in Hema’s series of regional maps of Australia please click on the series link. ...

100 Fastest Cars is the must-have gift for fans of the hit BBC series Top Gear. With supercharged supercars, roadster rockets & futuristic freaks, Top Gear`s 100 Fastest Cars will leave you gasping for breath! Strap yourself in for the ride of your life, through awesome Audis & ferocious Ferraris, to the utterly crazy Koenigsegg CCX & the insanely fast Pagani Zonda F Roadster. With facts & stats on all your favourite fastest cars, this book is packed with Power. ...

Gambero Rosso`s Top Italian Food & Experience features a selection of the best Italian food & beverage producers. This is the only guide in the sector classified according to product category to bring together over 1200 exceptional entities ready & willing to export a range of quality items. The guide

Includes:: a section on the best fresh fruit & vegetables, indicating the relative producer consortia & associations, making it an indispensable tool for foodies, but especially for industry players wanting to promote the best of ” Made in Italy”, & for the 50, 000 buyers who participate annually in Gambero Rosso`s international events.

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Top Munro is a top trumps style card game featuring your favourite Scottish hills. There are 282 Munros in total (Scottish hills over 3000 feet), & this Classics collection allows 2 or 3 players to play easily. Full instructions are included. Each card features a photograph of a Munro & six key facts about that hill, a potential route to climb it & the pub you can visit afterwards. Vol 1: The Classics are 100x 62mm plastic coated trumps cards featuring 30 ` Classic` Munro mountains. ...

Top Munro Vol 2: Whisky Hills are 100x 62mm plastic coated trumps cards featuring 30 Munro mountains selected for their proximity to distilleries. There are 282 Munros in total (Scottish hills over 3000 feet), & this pack is for 2 or 3 players to play easily. The cards arrive wrapped in cellophane in a laminated tuck box for added protection. Full instructions are included. Each card features a photograph of a Munro & six key facts about that hill, a potential route to climb it & a distillery within bagging distance of the hill. ...