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Extremadura is a remote region in south-western Spain, bordering Portugal and has great things in store for all sorts of travellers. The majority of Extremadura's valuable natural areas evolved through the interaction between the land and its inhabitants. This book introduces you to the natural splendours of this beautiful region.

Book-smart and more than a little naive, Robert Sapolsky left the comforts of college in the US for a research project studying a troop of baboons in Kenya.

David Attenborough reads J. A. Baker's extraordinary classic of British nature writing.

With a foreword by Sir David Attenborough and over 250 breathtaking images, including stills from the BBC Natural History Unit's spectacular footage, Seven Worlds, One Planet is a stunning exploration of the planet, and the worlds within it, that we call home.

Gustav Steinbrechts Gymnasium of the Horse is one of the great milestones of equestrian literature, alongside Xenophon, de Pluvinel, Newcastle, and de la Gueriniere. It forms a connection and transition between two eras. On one hand, it is the culmination of the equestrian literature of the late 18th century and 19th century that, under the influence of the Industrial Revolution, tried to explain equine biomechanics by comparing the body to a mechanical device. On the other hand, it forms the theoretical foundation for the H. Dv. 12 German Cavalry Manual on the training of horse and rider [Xenophon Press 2014] and its successor, the Richtlinien fuer Reiten und Fahren of the German National Federation. The Gymnasium of the Horse belongs on every dressage riders bookshelf. Its the kind of book that needs to be studied, because every word is chosen deliberately, and every sentence is full of knowledge and meaning. Its a book that needs to be re-read regularly, because with each new reading, your understanding will evolve and deepen. It is a true classic, because it is universally accepted and admired, not only in Germany, but also in the rest of the dressage world, as it contains so much wisdom, so much invaluable advice that even 130 years later, it has lost nothing of its relevance. Steinbrecht formulates rules, principles, and guidelines for horse training more concisely and more sharply than almost any other author. His book has truly stood the test of time.

When he discovered that the thief evaded prison, and that half the birds were never recovered, Johnson embarked upon a years-long worldwide investigation which led him deep into the fiercely secretive underground community obsessed with the Victorian art of salmon fly-tying.

World-renowned trainer Victoria Stilwell reveals how to both interpret and 'speak' the hidden language of dogs.

Incredibly informative and beautifully written, The Genius of Birds richly celebrates the triumphs of these surprising and fiercely intelligent creatures.

The scientist who started the revolution in our understanding of dog intelligence offers the definitive book on the interior lives of our cleverest animal friends.

Explores the history, housetraining, exercise, feeding, first aid, grooming, training, and basic health tips related to Jack Russell terriers.

Following Atticus is Tom Ryan's moving true story, of a man and his remarkable dog.Tom Ryan is a middle-aged, overweight, no-nonsense newspaper editor. But when Atticus M. Finch, a Miniature Schnauzer, arrives, he is forced to question everything about his life. Wanting to raise money in memory of a friend who died of cancer, Tom decides that they will both climb 48 of New Hampshire's mountains during a single winter - twice.What awaits the pair is the adventure of a lifetime. In an enchanting but dangerous winter wonderland, they face raging blizzards, frostbite and storms. It is a rare test of endurance that soon becomes a soul-searching journey. And then, within a month of returning home, tragedy strikes. Atticus goes blind, and the blood tests suggest something even worse. Now facing an even greater challenge, Tom and Atticus undertake a journey through darkness and into light. For anyone that loved Marley and Me, Following Atticus by Tom Ryan is a heartwarming story of friendship, selflessness, redemption -- and above all, love.Tom Ryan worked as an editor until 2007, when he decided to sell his newspaper move to the White Mountains of New Hampshire. He started climbing in memory of a friend who died of cancer, and in the last five years has climbed an incredible four hundred and fifty 4,000-foot peaks.

"At leve med en Tjekkoslovakisk Ulvehund er ikke en hobby, det er en livsstil."Denne bog er skrevet med kærlighed og ærlighed om den Tjekkoslovakiske Ulvehunds fortræffeligheder og fortrædeligheder.Myter om denne fantastiske og udfordrende race kommer igennem storvasken hos de to forfattere, der ikke lægger skjul på, at det kræver ekstraordinær tålmodighed at (vej)lede denne majestæt. Det beskriver de blandt andet med 'Bilka-testen'."Vores vigtigste mission er at gøre folk bekendt med racen, så man ikke køber den for udseendets skyld. Den er uegnet som potensforlænger, og det er synd for både ejer og hund, hvis man vælger forkert."Bogen handler om Tjekkoslovakisk Ulvehund, men kan med fordel læses af alle hundeinteresserede.

Joel Sartore's quest to photograph all the animal species under human care celebrates its 15th year.

In his almost 30-year tenure at the BBC Natural History Unit, Alastair Fothergill was responsible for the landmark series The Blue Planet, Planet Earth and Frozen Planet, among a range of productions. Since 2006, he has also worked for Disney, directing six wildlife movies for its Disneynature label. In 2012, he set up Silverback Films with Keith Scholey. Silverback produced The Hunt series for the BBC and Our Planet for Netflix ¿ the first natural history Netflix Original Documentary Series. This book is Alastair¿s fifth. A fellow of the Royal Geographic Society and recipient of its gold medal, he also has honorary doctorates from the universities of Durham, Hull, York St John and Bristol. He lives in Bristol with his wife, two sons and two Jack Russells.Raised in East Africa, Keith Scholey studied zoology at the University of Bristol, gaining both a BSc and PhD. In 1982, he joined the BBC Natural History Unit as a researcher on the David Attenborough series The Living Planet. Later he became a producer and then series producer, running series including Prisoners of the Sun, Wildlife on One and the Wildlife Specials and creating and producing Big Cat Diary. In 1998, he became Head of the BBC Natural History Unit and subsequently Controller of BBC Specialist Factual Commissioning. Finally, he became the Controller of all BBC Factual Productions. In 2008, he left the BBC and is now is the joint director of Silverback Films. In this period, he has directed and produced three Disneynature feature films ¿ Bats, Bears and Dolphin Reef ¿ and has been responsible for the Discovery series North America and Deadly Islands and the Netflix Original Documentary Series Our Planet. He lives in Bristol.An author and journalist based in London, Fred Pearce is a former news editor of the UK-based New Scientist magazine, and he has been its environment consultant since 1992, reporting from 87 countries. He also writes for many other outlets including the Guardian. He won a lifetime achievement award for his journalism from the Association of British Science Writers in 2011 and was voted UK Environment Journalist of the Year in 2001. His books include Fallout, The New Wild, When the Rivers Run Dry, Earth: Then and Now and Confessions of an Eco Sinner, which have been translated into 24 languages. When the Rivers Run Dry was listed among the all-time ¿Top 50 Sustainability Books¿ by the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership. He lives in London.

Explore the beauty and diversity of the animal world through more than 300 captivating images

Ideal reference for dog lovers with information, colour illustrations, tables and charts for over 450 breeds, ancient and modern, from all over the world (including designer dogs and rare breeds).

Discover the number one bestselling phenomenon that is a powerful and profound mediation on grief expressed through the trials of training a goshawk. As a child, Helen Macdonald was determined to become a falconer, learning the arcane terminology and reading all the classic books.

Packed with fascinating facts such as physical and behavioural characteristics, with information about snake evolution, habitats, reproductive behaviour, feeding, defence and much more on 60 snakes, this is a beautiful and comprehensive guide to some of nature's most compelling animals.

Graced with bounteous natural beauty Costa Rica has become a popular destination for travellers from all over the world. Birds play a prominent role in attracting visitors, too. The shimmering quetzals, gaudy macaws, and comical toucans that populate tourism posters only begin to hint at the impressive avian diversity to be found throughout this small country.The principal objective of this book is to help you correctly identify birds in Costa Rica. Each family of birds is introduced by a brief description that should help the novice birder determine to which group a bird belongs. Nearly every species is illustrated by one or more images, as needed. Corresponding to each species' illustration is a written account on the facing page. The account begins with the unique field marks to look for that will distinguish each species from similar ones. Following the description is information about status, distribution and vocalisation. Most species accounts include a a map showing the distribution within Costa Rica.This new edition features 903 species in total, including 64 that are illustrated here for the first time. The 174 colour plates include 360 new images from artist Robert Dean. The text and maps have been fully updated to ensure that this guide is the definitive field guide for anyone visiting Costa Rica.

The author has always been obsessed with wildlife, from his childhood menagerie of exotic pets and dabbling in experimental taxidermy to his groundbreaking research into the mysterious ways of the bumblebee and his mission to protect our rarest bees. This book tells the story of his passionate drive.

The essential guide for puppy owners - the half million copy bestseller widely recognised as a classic work - revised and updated for the first time in two decades

The Perfect Puppy is one of the most popular puppy-care guides in the world, having sold over 350,000 copies

Get your one-stop guide for understanding and raising this popular pet lizard. Reptiles are now kept in one out of every seven pet homes, so it's no surprise that millions have gone gaga for geckos.

This comprehensive, illustrated book gives essential advice on how to become the pack leader by understanding and interpreting the body language of man's best friend.

Have you ever wished you could get the dog in your life to behave better?Southend Dog Training founder Adam Spivey can help. In this indispensable book he teaches you all you need to know to build a better connection with your dog and solve any behavioural issues with simple, proven training techniques. He won't just tell you what to do to get your dog to listen to your commands, but will also help you to understand how your dog thinks and why they might be struggling with certain things.Here are just a few of the things How to Train Your Dog will help you with: - Lead training, recall and reactivity when you're out and about - Jumping up, excessive barking and reacting to the TV or doorbell- Do's and don'ts for households with children and/or multiple dogs- Chewing, biting and destructive behaviourNo matter how big or small your dog's issues, whether it's old or young, a rescue or puppy, or if you live in a multi-dog household, Adam's inimitable straight-talking approach will get you to a better place with your best friend.