This volume brings together widely-scattered information concerning the nearly 1000 shipwrecks that have occurred on the coast of South Africa, from the earliest recorded Portuguese wreck, that of a vessel whose name is lost to us, in 1505, to that of the Daeyang family in 1986. Illustrated with sketches, maps, drawings, and contemporary and historical photographs, the book covers various aspects of shipwrecks and salvage in South Africa which a main text and three appendixes, which list in alphabetical, chronological and geographical order all the shipwrecks that have occurred on the South African coast.

Shipwrecks & Salvage in South Africa

History

Turner, Malcolm

Africa

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New Zealand: Aotearoa

Arts & Photography

Jacobs, Warren

Hooper, Peter

Photography & Video

A portrayal of a country with rich and diverse landscapes. There are snow-capped mountains that thrust into startling blue skies; mountains of fire, that are centrepieces of a thermal wonderland, clothed in densely green rainforests; tranquil lakes, surrounded by mountains or fringed with luxuriant bush; rivers that rage through frightening gorges, then flow peacefully between gentle hills; clean pasture, on the river flats and hills, grazed year-round by sheep and cattle; and sweeps of sandy beach, and bold rocky headlands washed by restless seas. The photographs in this volume seek to capture the uniqueness and grandeur, the beauty and drama, of New Zealand's magnificent landscapes, from its lofty mountains to its dramatic coasts.

New Zealand: Mountains to the Sea

My Way or the Highway

Beaumont Janise Zemanek Marcella

Whether observing what is feeding, nesting or bathing in your garden, or further afield, or trying to identify a bird on the wing, this guidebook is designed to be a practical, informative reference. Arranged by habitat for ease of use, the book is full of identification tips, details of habitat and calls for over 280 bird species - all those seen regularly around Britain and Ireland as well as some of the less common migrants.

Birdwatcher's Pocket Field Guide

Science & Math

Golley, Mark

Biological Sciences

With over 240 colour photographs, this book celebrates all the fascinating and diverse cathedrals, both Anglican and Roman Catholic, to be found on English soil. It covers all 63 cathedrals, from Truro in Cornwall to Carlisle near the Scottish border. Written by an expert in church history and design, the text sheds light on the cathedrals' evolving architectural styles and changing roles through the centuries.

The English Cathedral

Travel

Tatton-Brown, Tim

Europe

This comprehensive guide identifies, describes and illustrates over 430 bird species likely to be encountered in Britain and Europe. The introduction offers information on all aspects of birdwatching including bird biology; major types of habitat; field craft and equipment; and conservation. The main body of the book provides full details of the birds' distinctive features and plumage, behaviour, calls and song and habitat. The description of each species is accompanied by a colour photograph and colour-coded maps show the areas where the birds are found at certain times of the year.

Photographic Field Guide Birds of Britain & Europe

FLEGG, Jim

Hosking, David

Nature & Ecology

Many birdwatchers keep a species list of some sort and at any level, it is a useful aide memoire to what was seen, when and where. This book offers guidance on how to start "listing" birds, how to identify them, what sort of notes to take and essential equipment. The "log" part of the book is divided into the months of the year. For each month there is helpful advice on the main events, where to go and what to look for, plus seasonal suggestions which provide handy hints and tips on equipment, field craft, and songs and calls to listen out for. The rest of the section is left blank for your notes and sketches so it's up to you what you record. There is a tick list in which to log the birds seen month-by-month throughout the year, and an illustrated species checklist of virtually all of the 250 or so common species that occur in Britain.

The Birdwatchers Logbook

Couzens, Dominic

This guide is an information-packed introduction to bird behaviour, aimed at both the novice birdwatcher and the more experienced birder, who wants to know more. The way birds behave is one of the vital keys to accurate identification and this book provides the experienced instruction needed to understand and get the most out of watching birds. The guide covers all the important types of bird behaviour, including movement, feeding, breeding, migration, navigation, distribution, range, life and death, all of which are illustrated with photgraphs and artworks. There is a whole section dedicated to the behviour of different species groups, from divers and grebes through to sparrows, buntings and finches.

Understanding Bird Behaviour

Moss, Stephen

How to Birdwatch

An introduction to an increasingly popular pastime, this title takes the reader through, in a user-friendly manner, all the basic information that he or she will need - from choosing the right field guide to selecting a suitable pair of binoculars and/or telescope. It shows you how to avoid common identification errors, demonstrates vital field techniques, illustrates the principles of basic field notes from your observations and how and when to find the birds themselves. It also considers birdwatching in your local patch and further afield. Bird fairs, conferences and organized trips are also covered, as is the key role that all birdwatchers can play in bird conservation.

How To Birdwatch

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