Chris Packham

Celebrating the timeless excitement of the James Bond films, this luxurious, contemporary book features a gallery of memorable rogues that Bond has defeated during his spectacular 22-film career, including Dr. No, Goldfinger, Ernst Stavro Blofeld, as well as the murderous agents of SPECTRE and, more recently, Quantum. Full of spectacular movie images and enhanced with memorable script quotations, this covers a major aspect of the Bond legend - a perfect gift for any Bond fan.

Celebrating the timeless excitement of the James Bond films, this luxurious, contemporary book features a glittering procession of unforgettable women Bond has encountered during his thrill-packed assignments, from the heart-stoppingly beautiful Honey Rider of Dr. No, to the tragic Vesper Lynd of Casino Royale and the vengeful Camille of Quantum of Solace. Full of spectacular movie images and enhanced with memorable script quotations, this covers a major aspect of the Bond legend - a perfect gift for any Bond fan.

Get up close to nature with naturalist and TV presenter CHRIS PACKHAM CBE and encounter the amazing plant superheroes that will help us save the world

DK brings you an all encompassing guide to exploring understanding and appreciating nature like never before Join Chris Packham as he reveals how easy it is to learn about the flora and fauna that surround us every single day from boosting your bird watching skills to approaching urban farming this horticultural handbook has it all Let DK plant the seed of curiosity in the minds of our readers and watch as it blossoms into a life long love of nature and nurture allowing you to engage with the wonders of the world without intruding With passion in every page Packham brings you An informative yet jargon free guide to exploring and understanding nature in all its forms Illustrated visual studies of how habitats interact and coexist with each other Top tips on observing and monitoring local wildlife sustainably Photographic guides to seasonal outdoor activities for the whole family to enjoy Quick reference panels explaining key scientific concepts for each habitat exploredFirst published in 2010 this naturalist handbook has since been revised extensively to encompass the latest technology and equipment accessible for naturalists to discover and engage with local wildlife no matter where you live Touching upon the latest conservationist issues in today s current

Let Chris Packham s passion for birdwatching ignite your own birdwatching journey Wherever we live we may encounter birds every day but while we may see them many of us don t take the time to look and while we might hear them we might not listen In this informative fully illustrated birdwatching companion expert birder Chris Packham inspires us to stop and engage with the wildlife all around us and start to build a relationship with the huge variety of interesting colourful and characterful birds in all our lives whether in the town or city by the coast or in the countryside You don t need any special equipment to become interested in birdwatching nor do you need posh binoculars or to live on a nature reserve Let Chris show you where and when to look for birds whether in your own garden or from your balcony in your local park or out in the countryside Use this accessible reference guide to identify the different characters and characteristics of birds and experience the joy that comes from spotting a glimpse of a bird and knowing how to identify it Let Chris open your eyes and ears to the captivating world of birds Discover How to identify different species of birds including key things to look for How to create bird friendly spaces to encourag

Un libro magnífico y con bellas imágenes que explica las riquezas naturales de la Tierra Descubre las maravillas de la Tierra y recorre cada uno de sus rincones, desde el núcleo interno hasta la superficie y la capa mas externa de la atmosfera. Ilustrado con impresionantes fotografias de paisajes y fenomenos naturales, desde cuevas y cascadas hasta tsunamis y terremotos, asi como detalladas imagenes de cristales, fosiles, metales y otros materiales terrestres, este libro explica todo lo que debes saber sobre la historia del planeta en el que vivimos y los procesos dinamicos que lo moldean.

Desde los balcones y jardines de nuestras ciudades hasta nuestros bosques, parques nacionales y más allá, Regreso a la naturaleza captura la esencia de nuestros sentimientos hacia la vida silvestre. A traves de experiencias personales, los avances en conservacion y los descubrimientos cientificos, este libro explora la maravillosa y sorprendente que es la naturaleza y las diversas formas en que podemos conectarnos con ella y protegerla.