A celebration of the glorious range and beauty of the flowers of Britain and Ireland, illustrated with photographs by the botanical photographers Dave Woodfall and Bob Gibbons. Celebrities introduce different areas of Britain close to their hearts: Scotland for Baroness Young of Old Scone, Northern England for David Bellamy, Bell Mooney in the South-West, Susan Hampshire in the South-East and John Humphries in Wales, to name a few. The pictures are accompanied by descriptions that explain the background to each shot, how and where it was taken, the time of year, and details of the species illustrated.

Flowers at My Feet: The Wild Flowers of Britain and Ireland in Photographs

Travel

Gibbons, Bob

Woodfall, David

Europe

Harpercollins Pub, Ltd.

Covering 240 species of insect and other invertebrates that are commonly found in Britain and northern Europe, Wild Guide Insects is the perfect introductory guide to 'creepy-crawlies'. There are over one million known insect species, making them the largest of all the animal groups. Of this million, 100,000 can be found in Europe and 20,000 in the British Isles alone. This essential, introductory guide will help you to identify and discover more about this fascinating species. / ID Fact File provides at-a-glance information about the size, habitat and geographical range together with the months when the insect can be spotted / Cross references for similar species and details of the differences between them to ensure accurate identification / Different groups or families are identified by a symbol to enable you to quickly find what you are looking for Each page is devoted to a different species and is illustrated with a colour photograph and details of distinguishing features. There is a detailed description of each insect, its behaviour and the environment in which you are most likely to find it. Compact and easy to use, Wild Guide Insects is the perfect starting point for anyone who wants to learn more about these creatures.

Insects

HARPER/COLLINS

This new series of fabulously illustrated four-color natural history travel guides finally offers a practical and fun way to enjoy the wildlife and natural resources of a country. The guides consist of unique, authoritative descriptions of some two-hundred-plus sites to visit, complemented line drawings and photographs of individual animals and plants, spectacular photographs of landscapes, and paintings. Each book introduces the ecology, geology, and wildlife of the country it covers, then describes where to see its natural history at its best. The entries are based on intensive travel and research by the individual authors, all seasoned travelers with first-hand experience of the country they write about. Each guide includes practical information on access, maps, and appropriate field guides. Sites range in size from a few to thousands of acres, including National Parks, nature preserves, and common land, and all are open to the public.

Britain: Travellers' Nature Guide (Nature Guides)

Science & Math

Walters, Martin

Biological Sciences

Oxford University Press

This new series of fabulously illustrated four-color natural history travel guides finally offers a practical and fun way to enjoy the wildlife and natural resources of a country. The guides consist of unique, authoritative descriptions of some two-hundred-plus sites to visit, complemented line drawings and photographs of individual animals and plants, spectacular photographs of landscapes, and paintings. Each book introduces the ecology, geology, and wildlife of the country it covers, then describes where to see its natural history at its best. The entries are based on intensive travel and research by the individual authors, all seasoned travelers with first-hand experience of the country they write about. Each guide includes practical information on access, maps, and appropriate field guides. Sites range in size from a few to thousands of acres, including National Parks, nature reserves, and common land, and all are open to the public.

Greece: Travellers' Nature Guide (Nature Guides)

"Clearly explained solutions to problem lighting situations from rock concerts to sunsets. Desirable for all public libraries. Highly recommended."--LJ. 192 pages (45 in color), 43 b/w photos, 7 1/2 x 9 3/4.

Night And Low-Light Photography: A Complete Guide

Arts & Photography

Wilson, Peter

Photography & Video

UNKNO

Dragonflies and damselflies of Britain and northern Europe (Country life guides)

Hamlyn Distribution Services, [distributor]

Shows gardeners how to turn their garden into a wildlife sanctuary by growing plants and flowers which will attract wildlife. The book describes the plants, and the animal, insect or bird which feeds on them. By using this book, gardeners can add colour and scent to their gardens, and aid wildlife.

Creating a Wildlife Garden

Gibbons, Liz

Hamlyn

Part of a series of practical field guides for young naturalists, this book identifies over 200 species of wild flowers and gives information on how to find and observe them. There are also expert tips and projects and activities for the young naturalist.

Tracker Guide: Wild Flowers (Tracker Guides)

Hamlyn young books

Watching Wildlife

Egmont Childrens Books

Wildflower Wonders: The 50 Best Wildflower Sites in the World

Wildflower Wonders showcases the most spectacular displays of wild blooms on the planet, from infrequent flowerings in the Mojave and other deserts to regular but no less stunning alpine wildflower "events" in Italy, South Africa, and Australia. This magnificently illustrated volume features 200 panoramic, full-color photographs as well as a color map for every site and at-a-glance information panels that highlight the kinds of flowers at each location and the best times to see them in bloom. The informative text gives a botanical profile of each location, and also describes the ecology and conservation status of these sites and the animal life to be found at them.
 A book unlike any other, Wildflower Wonders is a visual feast for travelers and armchair naturalists alike. 
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<li> Showcases the most spectacular wild flowerings on the planet </li>
<li> Features 200 full-color photos </li>
<li> Describes noteworthy flower species, ecology, conservation status, and animal life </li>
<li> Includes color maps and at-a-glance information panels</li>
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Princeton University Press

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