England and Wales might feel familiar to many, but there are countless hidden idylls and remote wildernesses to discover amongst the soaring passes, spectacular coastlines and boundless moorlands. For many, …

Birds of the West Indies is the first field guide that covers and depicts all birds known to occur in the region, including infrequently occurring and introduced forms. Now fully …

Field Guide to the Birds of Bangladesh is indispensable to anybody interested in the wildlife of this beautiful country. Bangladesh--an amazing country packed with rich birdlife that until recently has …

The Horn of Africa has the highest endemism of any region in Africa, and around 70 species are found nowhere else in the world. Many of these are confined to …

Oman is a truly amazing place. In terms of avifauna it lies at the crossroads between Asian and African species--Arabian desert species to the north, and a host of Afrotropical …

The essential mammal guide to take on safari, covering every African land mammal.   Originally published in 2004, the Kingdon Pocket Guide to African Mammals quickly became the field guide …

The Malagasy region contains one of the most extraordinary concentrations of biodiversity in the world. Its recognition as a zoogeographic region in its own right has recently been confirmed, and, …

Een nieuwe, complete veldgids voor alle vogels van Costa Rica in een draagbaar, gebruiksvriendelijk ontwerp 166 originele kleurenplaten die meer dan 820 soorten afbeelden Beknopte tekst beschrijft sleutelkenmerken voor een …

This region embraces an impressive range of habitats from the Pyrenees to the sun-drenched Catalan coast. As a consequence the area is rich in birdlife and full of potential for …

Jonathan Kingdon, one of the world's foremost authorities on African mammals, has both written and illustrated this landmark field guide. The unique combination of his extensive field experience and artistic …

The only illustrated field guide to birds of the Canary Islands, an area with an impressive range of species. The Canary Islands are a popular destination for birders and travelers …

This field guide to the birds of South-East Asia covers all of the 1,327 species recorded in the region and each has been fully illustrated. Covering Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Peninsular …

A charming memoir exploring the history, landscape and people of rural France, told through the eyes of a Parisian-born Englishman, writer and poet. Adam Thorpe's home for the past 25 …

Chile supports an interesting range of breeding and visiting birds, including nine endemics. This guide features concise, identification-focused text positioned opposite the superb colour plates by Peter Burke and David …

This compact field guide, based on "Birds of Seychelles" by Adrian Skerrett, Ian Bullock and Tony Disley (Helm 2000), is the only field guide to cover every species recorded in …

Ethiopia is one of Africa's top birding destinations, harbouring dramatic scenery, a wonderful diversity of habitats, over 30 endemic species, and a number of other regional specialities that cannot be …

This spectacular field guide includes all resident, breeding and migrant species found in Greater Southern Africa. Comprising South Africa, Lesotho, eSwatini, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia, Greater Southern …

New Zealand's dramatic scenery is home to some equally dramatic wildlife, featuring a host of endemics found nowhere else in the world. From giant wetas and the ancient Tuatara to …

A city of tropical heat, ramshackle beauty, and its very own cadence--a city that always surprises--Havana is brought to pulsing life by New York Times bestselling author Mark Kurlansky. Award-winning …

Een uitgebreide gids over de historie van Pompeii. Vol met informatie over de inwoners, gebouwen en kunst uit deze tot de verbeelding sprekende stad. The resonant ruins of Pompeii are …