France boasts an amazing diversity of habitats & wildlife, from Ibex & Chamois scaling the cliff faces of the Alps & colonies of Puffins & Gannets on the rugged coasts of Brittany to one of the last western strong-holds of the European Mink on the Atlantic coast & flocks of Flamingos shimmering in the heat as they feed in the wetlands of Camargue. France is one of the richest countries in Europe in terms of flora & fauna
- its mammals include Wolf, Lynx & the remarkable Pyrenean Desman. It also boasts one of the highest totals of breeding bird species in Europe, some of the best butterfly sites, & an outstanding array of wildflowers. " Wild France" celebrates the landscapes & natural history of this surprisingly diverse country. Expert naturalist Bob Gibbons examines the geography & climate, the many different habitat types & the remarkable variety of wildlife, while 250 superb colour photographs dramatically illustrate the species & places mentioned in the text.
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This stunning & original British travel guide charts lesser known gardens, spectacular meadows, the best kitchen garden food, ...

Award winning chef Denis Cotter leads us through muddy fields, along windswept shorelines & over startlingly green farml&, amusing & informing with his witty, evocative tales & delicious recipes. From the unique flavour of seakale to the aristocratic wonder of artichokes, Denis shares his passion for all his favourite foods &

Includes:: mouth-watering dishes for each.

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This compendium of adventures features the best wild places to visit in south east Engl&, including ideas for local food & accommodation. From the swimming rivers, secret beaches & lost ruins of Norfolk & Suffolk, to the ancient woods, meadows & orchards of Kent & Sussex.

Includes:: Mew Forest & Isle of Wight.

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The best-selling, award-winning Wild Guide series travels to Portugal. Guiding you to over 800 wild swims, ancient forests, lost ruins, hidden beaches, local festivals & more. Including traditional food eateries & wilder places to stay. Over 300 photos & 25 maps. ...

This compendium of adventures features the best wild places to visit in Devon, Cornwall, Somerset & Dorset, with luscious places to eat & stay & ideas for weekend itineraries. The best secret beaches & wild swimming locations Amazing ancient woodlands & wildlife spectacles Top picnic places & wild flower meadows Lost ruins, hidden castles & sacred stones Caverns, caves, grottoes & follies Sunset hillforts, night walks & campfire camping Treehouses, yurts & gypsy caravans Best artisanal food, seasonal eating & traditional pubs Featuring stunning photos & engaging travel writing, this is the perfect book for those seeking new adventures with the family, or dreaming up the ultimate romantic weekend escape. ...

Have hours of fun piecing together this stunning Wild Horses image.

This picture perfect puzzle

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Books Outdoor Books This beautifully illustrated overview of the wildlife of the British Isles showcases the diversity of our plant & animal life. Wild Isles is a celebration of the wildlife found on a relatively modest collection of islands positioned at a latitude so northerly to be unattractive to many animals & plants. Despite these unpromising foundations, the islands of Britain & Irel&, together with more than 6, 000 lesser islets that make up our archipelago, contain some of the most diverse, beautiful & wildlife-rich landscapes & seas on our planet. Each chapter focuses on a particular kind of wild space. Britain & Ireland are dominated by a wide variety of grasslands from lowland water meadows to upland moors, & we will see how these human-shaped, semi-natural landscapes thrum with insect, bird & mammal life. Life requires water to flourish, & streams & rivers carry freshwater through our landscape, creating unique ecosystems & interrelations within & besides these waters, which are revealed in a third section. While Britain & Ireland's woodlands are comparatively thin on the ground compared with most of continental Europe, we will see some of the forests & trees that remain are unusually ancient &, great repositories of life. Finally, of course, we are surrounded by sea, & our position on the continental shelf before it plunges into the depths of the Atlantic Ocean gives rise to an often overlooked plenty of marine life. A glorious richness is divided into five breathtaking sections.   Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9780008359317 •†Author: Patrick Barkham & Alastair Fothergill •†Publisher:†  Harper Collins Publishers •†Format:†  Hardback •†Pages:† 320 •†Dimensions:† 28.6 x 22.6 x 2.6 cm ...

The hijacking of a jumbo jet off the Seychelles galvanises anti-terrorist chief Peter Stride into the action for which he has spent a lifetime training. But even in the hail of bullets which follows, he knows that this is only the beginning of a nightmare. Stride is the one man who might find the twisted genius who holds the world hostage
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A passenger plane bound for London is taken hostage by the Action Commando for Human Rights.

The passengers only hope

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