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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” Wild Planet” is a unique collection of arresting images from past years of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition
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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 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 ...

The Pacific Rim of Vancouver Island`s wild west coast, with its picturesque coastal villages of Tofino & Ucluelet & expansive wave-washed sands of Long Beach, has become one of Canada`s top tourist destinations. In this updated edition, long-time Tofino resident, wilderness traveller, author & photographer Jacqueline Windh shares her secrets about travelling around the region. She provides necessary information on how to get there, where to stay, what to do, where to eat, as well as the little stories & inside scoops that will enrich any visitor`s experience. With Windh`s beautiful photography accompanying the text, this useful guide will serve as an inspiration to visit & an enduring reminder to return to this beautiful place again. ...

` Beautifully written... I promise you will feel more in tune with the world around after reading only one chapter of Wild Signs & Star Paths, let alone the book in its entirety`
- Royal Institute of Navigation `A beautifully written almanac of tricks & tips that we`ve lost along the way`
- Observer Tristan Gooley, author of the internationally bestselling How To Read Water & The Walker`s Guide to Outdoor Clues & Signs, shows how it is possible to achieve a level of outdoors awareness that will enable you to sense direction from stars & plants, forecast weather from woodland sounds & predict the next action of an animal from its body language
- instantly. Although once common, this now rare awareness would be labelled by many as a `sixth sense`. We have become so distanced from this way of experiencing our environment that it may initially seem hard to believe that it is possible, but Tristan Gooley uses a collection of `keys` to show how everyone can develop this ability & enjoy the outdoors in an exciting way
- one that is both new & ancient.



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The book starts with a look at Singapore`s wild past: its biogeography from before human occupation up to 19th century changes & finishes with a look at the possible future of wildlife in the country. In between, there are full details on the current flora & fauna to be found in & on Singapore`s reefs & rocks, mangroves & mud, lowland & swamp forests, & parks & gardens. 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. Written by three expert authors, Wild Singapore provides an authoritative & entertaining survey of the wide spectrum of wildlife on the land & in the seas of Singapore ...

Through his organization Wild Sanctuary, Bernie Krause has traveled the globe to hear & record the sounds of diverse natural habitats. Wild Soundscapes, first published in 2002, inspires readers to follow in Krause`s footsteps. The book enchantingly shows how to find creature symphonies (or, as Krause calls them, ”biophonies”); use simple microphones to hear more; & record, mix, & create new expressions with the gathered sounds. After reading this book, readers will feel compelled to investigate a wide range of habitats & animal sounds, from the conversations of birds & howling sand dunes to singing anthills. This rewritten & updated edition explains the newest technological advances & research, encouraging readers to understand the earth`s soundscapes in ways previously unimaginable. With links to the sounds that are discussed in the text, this accessible & engaging guide to natural soundscapes will captivate amateur naturalists, field recordists, musicians, & anyone else who wants to fully appreciate the sounds of our natural world. ...