After 2000 years of human habitation, it is quite remarkable how much green space remains in this city. This guide charts places all but untouched by human hand: ancient woodland & meadows, marshes & rivers. It also locates those heartening spots where man has lost the battle with nature & wild plants have taken root amid concrete & brick. From the ancient forests of north London to the east`s abandoned sewage works, south London`s commons & the west`s roaming deer, Wild London is your handy guide to finding green among the grey. ...

More than eight million people live in the sprawling metropolis that is London. This vast area is also home to a wide variety of wild animals, from birds & mammals to amphibians & insects. From renowned spectacles such as the Red Deer rut in Richmond Park to more everyday sights & sounds, such as Red Foxes patrolling our streets after dark, London offers a diverse range of potential wildlife encounters. This collection of recordings features the sounds of some of the animals that share the capital with us, including the Grey Squirrel, Ring-necked Parakeet & of course the ubiquitous Feral Pigeon. ...

Malaysia is a megadiverse country with an incredible number of land species it is estimated to contain 20 per cent of the world`s animal species & whose coastal waters form part of the equally rich Coral Triangle. Written by a team of local experts, Wild Malaysia looks at the most important habitats within the three divisions of the country: Peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak & Sabah. The habitats cover a fascinating range including pristine rainforests, limestone complexes, wetlands, coastal regions, caves & highlands. A unique feature in each chapter is the ` Guided Tour` which takes readers to specific habitats to explore the trees, birds, plants & animals to be found there. Illustrated with Stephen Hogg`s vibrant photographs, Wild Malaysia provides an authoritative & entertaining survey of the wide spectrum of wildlife on the land & in the seas of this diverse country. ...

It`s not until we push ourselves past our perceived limits, till we feel so cold & so tired that we feel we can`t go on any further, that we discover what we are truly capable of... Britain`s most famous wild camper & best-selling author of Extreme Sleeps, Phoebe Smith, is back. After bivvying under boulders & camping in caves on her last tent-bound adventure, she`s decided to hit the UK`s wild places once again but this time take it further. Determined to discover what defines a truly `extreme` night out, & see if she has the guts to do it, she heads to the extremities of the country. Battling whiteouts in Wales, facing monster waves in Suffolk & attempting to make camp in gale-force winds on Britain`s highest mountain, Phoebe takes us on a series of inspirational expeditions into the wilderness as she quests to find the ultimate pitch. ...

In 1944, at the age of five, William Graves was taken from England to the delightful mountain village of Deya in Majorca, where his father
- the poet Robert Graves
- had returned with his new family to the place he had lived with Laura Riding before the war. Young William grew up in the shadow of this great writer in the Englishness of the Graves household, while experiencing the ways of life of the Majorcans, which had hardly changed for hundreds of years. Wonderfully observant, & full of feeling for the locality, this book is also a fascinating portrait of Robert Graves himself, his ` Muses`, & his entourage, & a revealing study of how the son of a famous father finds his own identity.

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Join the author on 30 walks in beautiful remote or mountain landscapes, each with a great pub
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This large-format, image-driven book features 46 of Africa`s most sought-after safari getaways
- those exclusive lodges where
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Running is the most popular way to keep fit in Britain & off-road running is one of the fastest growing pursuits. From the creators of Wild Swimming, Wild Running combines stunning photography, engaging travel writing & practical guidance, & is set to become the definitive guide to running in wild Britain.
Includes::150 h&-picked runs, chosen for simple navigation & sensational beauty. Graded from beginner to challenging. Terrain data with safety & training advice. Background to geography of area & its trails. Classic races, iconic runs & `hard-as-nail` climbs. Route maps & directions with online GPX download. Wild Running is the first UK guidebook for those who love to run or want to run, & who dream of exploring Britain`s fantastic collection of mountain, forest & coastal trails.
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Wild Sabah is a magnificent photographic evocation of the natural splendours of the state of Sabah in Malaysian Borneo. From the peaks of Mount Kinabalu, the highest mountain in Asia between the Himalayas & New Guinea, to the floodplains of the Kinabatangan river, Sabah teems with wildlife, & the natural history of the region is described with verve & passionate enthusiasm by expert author Junaidi Payne. Landscapes, scenery, & natural species are portrayed in Cede Prudente`s spectacular accompanying photographs. Two full-page maps show physical terrain, climate, vegetation, & the principal wildlife watching sites. ...

Wild Scotland is a fascinating overview of the animals, plants, birds & marine creatures which populate the beautiful countryside of Scotl&. With indispensable advice on where to go & when, how to see the wildlife, how best to photograph it, & what you can do to help conserve the unspoilt land you visit, this revised & updated edition of James Mc Carthys classic guide to the Scottish wilderness is essential reading for tourist & local alike. Where are you most likely to see otters in Scotland? When is the best time to see Scotlands orchids? In which city can you see fossil trees over 300 million years old? Where can you be guaranteed to see, at close quarters, a peregrine feeding its chicks? Wild Scotl&, the site by site guide to the best of natural Scotl&, answers these & many other questions. ? Descriptions of 65 key sites to visit, plus an additional 95 nearby sites ? Details of 36 providers of wildlife viewing services ? All the latest developments of sites, protected areas & conservation of species across the whole of Scotland ? A chapter on photographing wildlife by acclaimed photographer Laurie Campbell ?32 pages of striking colour wildlife photographs & clear regional = maps throughout ...