Natural History (regional)

by Robert L Fleming / Dorje Tsering / Liu Wulin

Photographs of a little known and seldom visited land whose area equals western Europe. The beauty and diversity of Tibet is staggering, from Mount Everest to the World's deepest gorge, from tropical jungles to arctic like tundra. Certain photographs, such as those of a newborn Tibetan antelope or the elusive red ghoral, are among the first ever taken of these subjects. also describes an extraordinary conservation accomplishment that has gone virtually unnoticed by the outside world, where 40% of the land has been set aside in nature preserves over the last 20 years. Colour photographs, 120pp. 2007

by W H Hudson

William Henry Hudson (1841-1922) was born in Argentina, the son of settlers of US origin. Settling in England in 1869 he later achieved fame with his books on the English countryside, which can be sympathetic and lyrical but also sharply witty. Also an observant naturalist he describes the landscapes and the birds with an affectionate eye and was a founding member of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. 191pp. 2010

by Michael Bright

This lavish and unmissable companion to the BBC One series reveals the undiscovered side of Africa's five unique regions. Inspiring photography captures unprecedented wildlife behaviour, mesmerising new creatures and magical landscapes that will astound and captivate, and will challenge what you think you know about Africa. This is a spectacular journey through a vast and diverse continent in all its beautiful and unexpected abundance. Colour photographs, 320pp. 2012

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by Peter and Beverley Pickford

A spectacular photographic journey through Africa's great game reserves, including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Zambia, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and South Africa. Each chapter includes a Traveller's Notebook giving practical advise on travelling through Africa's great wild spaces. Colour photographs, 300pp. 2008

A comprehensive and an authoritative source of information about the nature in the Algarve region of southern Portugal. Away from the coastal hotspots is another seldom seen Algarve - peaceful woodlands, flower filled meadows and quiet river valleys all teeming with wildlife, from birds and butterflies to the more elusive chameleon and nomgoose. Colour photographs, 150pp. 2009

These three essays cover a number of expeditions made by the author in the 1970's and 1980's. The wild landscapes, peoples and animals are brought to life by his all-encompassing curiosity and knowledge. 376pp. 2000 revised edition.

by Hannah Robinson

Shows you what to look for and why, how to get the best experience at each destination. From the Great Barrier Reef to the Queensland Wet Tropics, Ayers Rock to Sydney and the Blue Mountains, this guide provides all the information you require to discover the natural history of this country. Colour photographs, 400pp. 2005

by Ian Simmons

This is a history of the environment and of the interactions of people, place and nature since the last ice sheet withdrew some ten thousand years ago. It is concerned with the changing cultures of the peoples inhabiting Britain as well as with the environment they transformed, exploited, abused and cherished. B/ w photographs, maps, diagrams. 419pp. 2001

by Tim Carr / Pauline Carr

A unique account of one couple's life & adventures on this remote Antarctic island. They have spent 5 years living around and exploring this forbidding land studying its captivating wildlife through both summer and winter seasons. Beautifully illustrated by their own colour photographs this is a book to stir the spirit of adventure in everyone who loves the wild and remote places of our planet. Maps 256 pp 1998

by James Lowen

Comprehensive field guide that aims to help visitors, beginner or expert, identify with confidence any bird or marine mammal they encounter during their journey from the tip of South America to the 'Great White Continent'. Colour photographs, 236pp. 2011

by Roger Kirkwood

Antarctica is full of interesting wildlife, from birds like penguins and gulls to mammals like seals and whales. It is also an important and delicate ecology that needs to be looked after. The text is full of interesting information and activities to test your knowledge. Colour photographs and illustrations, 48pp. 2008

by Tony Soper

Surveys the plants, fish, birds and mammals which inhabit this inhospitable wilderness in vast numbers. Backed up by details of further reading, a full glossary and a discussion on tourism in Antarctica. Colour and b/w illustrations, maps, 144pp, 5th edition 2008