A celebration of the Arctic wilderness by an acknowledged expert. It features the wildlife that lives there - the terrestrial and marine mammals, the birds, insects and plants and considers the threat
A copiously illustrated account by an acknowledged expert of all the major aspects of the fascinating lives of shorebirds. This is a unique collection of photographs covering 80% of the world's sp
This is a highly readable and accessible introduction to current knowledge about the way animals behave. It is comprehensive, authoritative and is beautifully illustrated throughout by wildlife artist
Dedicated to the ship's company of La Moqueuse, this book is not so much an account of naval operations as a kind of social history. With the help of recollections, diaries and letters home, the autho
Travel stories about some of the most amazing and unusual parts of the wild worldVivid descriptions of an array of wild animals and the places they inhabitStrange and amusing encounters with local peo
A dramatic story of true endeavour and exploration in the footsteps of the early pioneers.Navigating Antarctic seas for 20 years supporting British scientific stations, the author explored and surveye
Explores the world of ditches - prepare to be surprised!Explains how ditches in the UK are faring in the 21st centuryReveals the steps being taken to ensure their survival, and the plants, reptiles an
A picture of a largely uncharted aspect of the Scottish diaspora. There are tales of adventure, hardship, determination and some significant success stories of these Caithness pioneers. It features th
British-Australian adventurer and environmentalist Huw Kingston's account of his remarkable year-long circumnavigation of the Mediterranean Sea. It combines adventure travel and physical endurance wit
This is an updated edition of this classic dive book marking the 100th anniversary and is a comprehensive and practical guide to the history and present-day diving of the legendary Scapa Flow shipwrec
This is an important historical record of life at sea during the last quarter of the 20th century, a way of life now vanished. It's a tale of a highly charged and turbulent life written in a captivati
This is a surprising insight into an untold aspect of Scottish/American history. It features some of Scotland's 'finest exports' to America including killers, con men, scandalmongers and blundering mi
This is an eye-witness and harrowing account of the brutal life in a Soviet labor camp. It tells of Waclaw Kossakoski’s unwavering determination to survive against the odds and the heroic sacrifice an
This is a personal story about some of the most famous engineers Scotland has ever produced and places the lives and work of the world-famous Stevenson lighthouse engineers in their social and histori
A comprehensive description of Scotland's 349 view indicators and provides information about these features so often taken for granted. Visit them all and really see Scotland!
