Natural History (regional)

by Peter Friend

Most people share an enthusiasm for beautiful and breathtaking scenery, but whilst east to admire from a distance, such landscapes are usually difficult to explain in words. Harnessing recent developments in computer technology, this latest volume uses the most up to date and accurate maps, diagrams and photographs to analyse the diverse landscapes of Southern England. Colour photographs, 416pp. 2008

by Peter Friend

Most people share an enthusiasm for beautiful and breathtaking scenery, but whilst east to admire from a distance, such landscapes are usually difficult to explain in words. Harnessing recent developments in computer technology, this latest volume uses the most up to date and accurate maps, diagrams and photographs to analyse the diverse landscapes of Southern England. Colour photographs, 416pp. 2008

Detailed descriptions and identification fact file for every entry. Colour photographs, illustrations, maps. 2005

by Paul Sterry / Derek Mooney

The introduction by Ireland's best known wildlife expert, Derek Mooney, sets out where you can find the best of Irish wildlife. This title describes almost all the wildlife of Ireland likely to be encountered by the keen amateur naturalist. Also includes the common and widespread flowers, trees and shrubs. Colour photographs. 2004

by Nicholas Hammond

illustrated by Sandra Doyle / Stuart Carter / David Daly / Lyn Wells

A concise written account covering size, descriptions, voice, habitat, distribution and habits of around 200 species of wildlife that can be found in gardens in Britain and the near Continent. Colour illustrations, 192pp. 2011

by Franke

Includes profiles of almost 40 national parks and reserves with directions for hiking, visitor facilities, also includes wildlife and tourist information. Colour and b/w photographs, maps, 224pp 3rd edition 2006

by Schafer, Kevin

Through his vivid photographs & his engaging text the author has created a breathtaking portrait of an exotic tropical paradise. He divides this country into five geographical zones illustrating the flora & fauna of each in a most enthralling manner. Colour photos maps 160pp 1996

edited by Daniel H Janzen

A series of papers by various contributors covering all aspects of natural life in the country. Climate, geology, soils and agriculture are discussed plus extensive chapters on plants, reptiles and amphibians, mammals, birds and insects. B/w photographs tables maps 816pp 1988

by Hodgson, Tony

Many more people are today turning to a fresh appreciation of the values associated with traditional country living. Tony Hodgson's unusual and far reaching anthology does not preach but aims to fire that appreciation. Chapters include Stages, Class, Church, Work, Creatures, Change and Spirit. B/w photographs, 270pp. 2005

by Peter Bell

Written for a local parish magazine in West Dorset this is a month by month account of observations on what is going on around us in the countryside. Each article, only a page long, make it one of those books you can just dip into and read a page on a months account at a time. But, well written, full of interesting observations and anecdotes, will make it difficuly to put down. B/w line drawings, 120pp. 2006

by Rom Whitaker / Zai Whitaker

Rom Whitaker was invited by the UN and the World Wide Fund for Nature to carry out crocodile surveys deep in the heart of New Guinea and to set up village crocodile farms. He and his wife spent two years on the project followed by a further nine months travelling around Irian Jaya. This book records their adventures on uncharted rivers and impenetrable forests providing an exciting natural history chronicle in which the animals and the people of New Guinea come alive. Colour & b/w photographs, b/w drawings, maps, 152pp. 1998

by Dirk Hilbers

In the south eastern part of the Central Massif in France lie the Cevennes and Grand Causses, a remote and mountainous region. From the Mediterranean to a chilly 1,700 meters, the mountains offer a range of habitats and diverse flora and fauna. Colour photographs, 254pp. 2009