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A book about the wildlife and landscapes of southwest England, covering the counties of Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset, richly illustrated with high quality photography. Written and photographed by Nigel Hicks.

Beautiful Devon is a photographically led book, showcasing the beauty of the county of Devon, in southwest England. It is intended as a photographic memento of life in or a visit to Devon, covering many of the most well known visitor locations, such as Torbay, Plymouth, Clovelly and the beaches, plus Dartmoor, east Devon and Exmoor. Not just locations but also annual events are included, such as some of the agricultural shows, Plymouth's annual summer fireworks, Shaldon Water Carnival, and Ottery St Mary's Tar Barrels, to name just a few. The book's first chapter is mainly text, illustrated by some photos, giving an overview of Devon's landscape, environment and wildlife, along with some of its main cities and towns, plus overviews of the farming, fishing and tourism industries. The remaining four chapters are photoessays covering different parts of the county. Chapter 2 covers Exeter and east Devon, taking in the Topsham, Lympstone, Exmouth, Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth, Seaton, Beer and Honiton areas. Chapter 3 covers the Riviera, reaching from Torbay to Plymouth, and taking in the Dawlish, Teignmouth, Torquay, Paignton, Brixham, Dartmouth, Bantham, Salcombe and Plymouth areas. Chapter 4 covers Dartmoor and the heart of Devon, taking in many locations and views across the national park, plus landscapes, gardens and events in rural mid-Devon.Chapter 5 covers north Devon and the Devonian part of Exmoor, covering the village of Clovelly, the coast of the Hartland region, the estuary of the Taw and Torridge Rivers, the surfing beaches at Saunton Sands, Croyde Bay and Woolacombe, the town of Ilfracombe, and the landscapes and coast of Exmoor, including Lynton and Lynmouth.

Beautiful Somerset is a book showcasing photographically the stunning beauty of the counties of Somerset, North Somerset, and Bath and North East Somerset, plus the adjoining city of Bristol. Divided into six chapters, the first is a text-led overview of what this region is like, in terms of landscape, the natural environment, its towns, and the farming, fishing and tourism parts of its livelihood.Chapters 2 to 6 are photo-essays covering different parts of the county: The Mendips; The Levels; Exmoor; The Deep South; and finally Bristol and Bath.Being strongly photo-led, concentrating on the beauty of the region, and a short book, it is intended that Beautiful Somerset should appeal to anyone looking for a memento of time spent in the region, whether living there or visiting.

Beautiful Dorset is a book that showcases photographically the most beautiful places in this southwest county. Divided into six chapters, the first is a mix of text and photos, the remainder a series of photo essays.Chapter 1 is a general introduction, describing the county’s landscape, wildlife, history, culture and tourism.Chapter 2 covers photographically urban Dorset, the towns of Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch.Chapter 3 showcases the towns and countryside of inland east Dorset.Chapter 4’s photo essay focuses on the eastern half of the Jurassic Coast, plus the Purbeck area.Chapter 5 concentrates on the western half of the Jurassic Coast, including Weymouth and Lyme Regis.Chapter 6’s photo essay covers the inland parts of west Dorset, including Dorchester and Sherborne.Beautiful Dorset is the fourth in a series of Portrait of a County books, following on from Beautiful Devon, Beautiful Cornwall, Beautiful Somerset and Wild Southwest.

This revised edition of Beautiful Cornwall continues the same photographic journey as the original book, though with the text fully updated and some of the images replaced with new photography.This book celebrates photographically the stunning beauty of the county of Cornwall. Divided into five chapters, the firstis a text-led overview of what Cornwall is like, its landscape, natural environment, its towns, and the farming, fishing and tourism parts of its livelihood.Chapters 2 to 5 are photo-essays covering different parts of the county: The East, North Cornwall and Bodmin Moor, South Cornwall, and the Far West (including the Scillies). Being strongly photo-led, concentrating on the beauty of Cornwall, and a short book, it is intended that Beautiful Cornwall should appeal to anyone looking for a memento of time spent in the county, whether living there or visiting.

An authoritative, portable photographic guide to the birds of China.A compact, easy-to-use bird identification guide for any nature watcher on a visit to China, one of the world's top destinations for watching birds. A total of 252 species is described here in detail, from the majestic Black-crowned Night Heron to the striking Large Niltava. All of these birds are clearly illustrated in a collection of specially commissioned colour photographs. With almost 300 full-colour photographs, easy-to-use thumbnail family silhouettes, a regional distribution map and handy tips on the best birding localities.Illustrated with clear colour photography and brief but authoritative descriptions the Pocket Photo Guides highlight the species of birds and animals from each region that the traveller is most likely to see, as well as those that are genuinely endemic (only to be seen in that country or region) or special rarities. The genuine pocket size allow the books to be carried around on trips and excursions and will take up minimal rucksack and suitcase space.

An authoritative, portable photographic guide to the birds of China.A compact, easy-to-use bird identification guide for any nature watcher on a visit to China, one of the world's top destinations for watching birds. A total of 252 species is described here in detail, from the majestic Black-crowned Night Heron to the striking Large Niltava. All of these birds are clearly illustrated in a collection of specially commissioned colour photographs. With almost 300 full-colour photographs, easy-to-use thumbnail family silhouettes, a regional distribution map and handy tips on the best birding localities.Illustrated with clear colour photography and brief but authoritative descriptions the Pocket Photo Guides highlight the species of birds and animals from each region that the traveller is most likely to see, as well as those that are genuinely endemic (only to be seen in that country or region) or special rarities. The genuine pocket size allow the books to be carried around on trips and excursions and will take up minimal rucksack and suitcase space.

The sheer size of the Philippines (it has over 7,000 islands) and its amazing diversity, with environments that range from stunning submarine coral reefs to rugged and overly-active volcanoes, with beaches, lakes, rivers and forests in between, plus lively modern cities with heritage Spanish buildings, make it a challenge for the visitor to know where to start.In Exploring the Philippines, Nigel Hicks presents an ideal itinerary through 30 locations across the country running roughly north to south. Some of the country's most famous locations are included, not only Manila and Cebu City of course, but also the island resort of Boracay, the famous rice terraces of Banaue and Baguio, the mountain capital. Other locations are only lightly visited, places such as the beaches of Pagudpud, Baler and Siquijor, the mountain retreat of Sagada, and the volcanoes of southern Bicol. What they all have in common is that they represent the most exciting sights that the Philippines has to offer, places that are all really worth visiting on any journey through the Philippines.

Blue Skies Guide to the Philippines is a pocket-sized travel guide aimed at first-time travellers, with a special focus on the natural history and wildlife of the destination. This 2nd edition is fully updated with all the latest travel details.In three parts, the first section describes the major highlights and the natural environment, with details on where and how to explore nature and the wildlife of the country. The second section looks at significant locations with information for each on cultural sites, interesting architecture, local food and customs, plants and animals, activities, entertainment and shopping opportunities. The final section contains all of the practical information needed both before and during a stay.Blue Skies Travel Guides have everything you need to help you make the most of your trip whether for a family holiday, an activity trip, a birdwatching tour or a relaxing beach vacation.

Enchanting Philippines gives a pictorial overview ofthis intriguing and exciting archipelago, with its over 7,000 islands set inthe sparkling Pacific Ocean. The intense, dark brooding green of the tropicalvegetation, the blinding white coral sands of the beaches and the aquamarineblue of the surrounding tropical seas make for a fizzing cocktail of colour.Add the heat and humidity, suffused with the smells of cooking and tropicalfruit hanging in the air; the colourful chaos of the towns and cities, and thebrilliant smile that seems ready to erupt from any face at any opportunity, andyou are getting closer to the distinct Filipino essence...From the island and beach life of the Visayas to Mindanaoin the south, and from the wild frontiers of Mindoro and Palawan to thebustling metropolis of downtown Manila, this fully updated second edition is acaptivating portrait of this beautiful Southeast Asian island nation.

WildPhilippinesexplores the archipelago's wide range of habitats from tidal sand bars tomighty mountain ranges; from coral reefs through rainforests to summitgrasslands. The country's isolation from mainland Asia also gives it a highnumber of endemic plant and animal species. In this fully updated secondedition, Nigel Hicks' stunning photographs and vivid text explores each of thenatural environments and habitats. He describes and illustrates species of theopen seas, of the coral reefs and sandy shallows, and of the many differenttypes of forests including the 37 species of mangrove tree found in thePhilippines. He gives an overview of the protected areas that safeguard across-section of these vital environments and discusses the conservation issuespast and present. WildPhilippines provides an authoritative and entertaining study of thewide spectrum of wildlife on the land and in the seas of this diverse country.