This book combines the desire for ever more adventurous activities with our long-standing passion for wildlife, all the while infused with responsible travel themes & conservation topics. From tracking jaguars in Brazil to snorkelling with whale sharks in Honduras, & from hiking in Transylvania`s Carpathian Mountains in search of European brown bears to cruising the Azores to spot blue whales, the opportunities are boundless & alluring. 100 carefully chosen destinations will take readers on a journey across oceans & polar ice caps, rainforests & mountain peaks in search of the most astounding creatures on the planet. ...

Ultimate Wildlife Experiences is Mark Carwardine’s collection of favourite wildlife hotspots. Award-winning writer, wildlife photographer, zoologist & conservationist & broadcaster, Carwardine passionately shares his knowledge of some of the best places to watch wildlife. Information

Includes:: when & how to go, what see & do, & details about the species found. This shortlist suggests a diverse range of animals, from sea otters to rhinos & polar bears, & a variety of activities like whale watching, tracking jaguars & running from komodo dragons. All locations have been chosen because they are accessible, anyone can visit them without needing extensive planning, permits or sleeping rough, & because they present a good chance of actually seeing wildlife. Each chapter offers a wealth of information about the places, numerous awe-inspiring photographs, little notes about the author’s personal experience in that location, a species checklist panel & a reference map. This is a fantastic book, with endless ideas to help plan an unforgettable trip, dream about it from your armchair or just learn about & value our planet even more. It features a forward by Stephen Fry.

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SIS officer Luke Carlton returns in the explosive, action-packed & unerringly authentic new thriller from BBC Security Correspondent ...

Discovering the world & all that`s in it will take on a whole new level of excitement for kids with this bold & vibrant world atlas. It`s full of fun facts, fascinating information, easy-to-read maps, lots of games, & vibrant pictures of everything from wacky hotels around the world to natural & man made wonders. Kids will be presented with people, places, & animals that span the globe while being enganged & entertained. ...

The official map showing the routes & the nearby facilities of three events to be held from 18th to 20th September 2015 in the Catalan Pyrenees. Published by Editorial Alpina, the map has cartography of the publishers’ recreational maps of the region, with contours at 20m intervals, altitude colouring & relief shading providing a vivid picture of the challenges facing the runners. All the routes are prominently highlighted & symbols indicate various local facilities connected with the events. Also provided are route profiles for the Ultra & the Marathon, each with a list of race points.FROM THE ORGANIZER’S WEBSITE:- The ULTRA PIRINEU 2015 is one of the 5 ultra endurance events of the Skyrunner® World Series. The 110 Km mountain run with 6.800m positive gain is held on the magnificent Cadí Moixeró Natural Park, with start & finish in Bagà (Barcelona). The race will take place on September 19th & 20th 2015, & will be the last event of the series. Runners competing for the prize will get 20% extra points from this race, ensuring the participation of the best international Skyrunning athletes.- The MARATHON PIRINEU 2015 is a 45 km high-altitude mountain endurance run in conditions of semi self-sufficiency. The course runs through the stunning landscape of the Cadí Moixeró Natural Park, with 2400m of positive elevation gain. The event will be held on Saturday September 19th 2015, with start & finish in Bellver de Cerdanya. Runners will climb to the mountain shelter “ Cortals de l’ Ingla” & then to the “pas dels Gasolans” (2430m) before descending to Montellà-Martinet through the mountain shelter of “ Prat d’ Aguiló” & finally returning to Bellver de Cerdanya.- The NIT PIRINEU 2015 is a night vertical run with 860m of positive gain covering a distance of 5km between “ La Molina” ski station cable-car area & the mountain shelter “ Niu de l’Àliga” (meaning Eagle’s Nest, 2520m). The run will take place on Friday September 18th 2015 at 20:30h. Runners of NIT PIRINEU will enjoy a traditional “botifarrada” meal (typical Catalan sausage) upon arrival at Niu de l’Àliga. ...

Ideal for ordinary & advanced level biology studies. The Zenith ULTRA-400 V.2 series are purpose built teaching instruments finished to a very high standard, combining excellent optical performance & a very reliable, modern, user-friendly design with a mechanical construction designed to withstand the rigours or everyday heavy classroom use. All models feature high quality DIN standard optics, anti-tamper safety features included locked on eyepiece & stage clips, slip clutch on the coarse focus movement to prevent over focussing & an adjustable focus stop to prevent damage to glass microslides & objective lenses. Highly recommended. ...

Ideal for ordinary & advanced level biology studies. The Zenith ULTRA-400 V.2 series are purpose built teaching instruments finished to a very high standard, combining excellent optical performance & a very reliable, modern, user-friendly design with a mechanical construction designed to withstand the rigours or everyday heavy classroom use. All models feature high quality DIN standard optics, anti-tamper safety features included locked on eyepiece & stage clips, slip clutch on the coarse focus movement to prevent over focusing & an adjustable focus stop to prevent damage to glass microslides & objective lenses. Highly recommended. ...

Ideal for ordinary & advanced level biology studies. The Zenith ULTRA-400 V.2 series are purpose built teaching instruments finished to a very high standard, combining excellent optical performance & a very reliable, modern, user-friendly design with a mechanical construction designed to withstand the rigours or everyday heavy classroom use. All models feature high quality DIN standard optics, anti-tamper safety features included locked on eyepiece & stage clips, slip clutch on the coarse focus movement to prevent over focussing & an adjustable focus stop to prevent damage to glass microslides & objective lenses. Highly recommended. ...

Ideal for ordinary & advanced level biology studies. The Zenith ULTRA-400 V.2 series are purpose built teaching instruments finished to a very high standard, combining excellent optical performance & a very reliable, modern, user-friendly design with a mechanical construction designed to withstand the rigours or everyday heavy classroom use. All models feature high quality DIN standard optics, anti-tamper safety features included locked on eyepiece & stage clips, slip clutch on the coarse focus movement to prevent over focusing & an adjustable focus stop to prevent damage to glass microslides & objective lenses. Highly recommended. ...

This expert guide to competitive ultra-distance cycling is all riders need to cycle a very long way, fast. Ultra-distance events are among some of the greatest challenges a cyclist can face, with riders spending hundreds of miles in the saddle over a 24-hour period, battling the elements & overcoming both physical & mental hardships. What was once elite is now commonplace, & today thousands of dedicated riders cycle up to & over 100 miles on ultra-distance rides every week. To add to this, the increasing profile of major events such as Race Across of America (RAAM), Race Across the Alps (RATA) & Ultracycling Dolomitica means that many more riders are being drawn to the challenge of `non-stop` endurance cycling. Ultra-Distance Cycling is the first mainstream book to offer practical, authoritative guidance to cyclists looking to step-up to long-distance endurance events, as well as expert advice to established competitors seeking a competitive advantage. Written by a leading sports scientist & a record-breaking ultra-distance cyclist, this unique book is both science & experience based, offering practical & performance-enhancing insights on a wide range of areas. These include physical training & mental preparation, guidance on your support network, advice on PR & sponsorship, as well as all-important sections on equipment, nutrition & the major ultra-distance cycling events. This definitive manual provides riders with everything they need to ride longer & faster, & to excel at ultra-distance cycling events. ...