PETER FIRSTBROOK

Coastwise examines the coastline of the British Isles as a dynamic environment and offers you an understandable explanation of how the coastline functions as a single entity. It is supported by hundreds of stunning photos and illustrations. It begins by exploring how the forces of nature combine to create its physical features (and continue to do so). This is a multifaceted story that involves ancient geology and powerful ocean forces. It then turns to the living nature of the coast, covering the unique plants, animals and other organisms whose interdependence keeps the coast alive and healthy. These amazing creatures are described and displayed in full colour. The third part of the book looks at how humans have interacted with the coast, using it for defence, commerce and leisure. It explores these aspects from the earliest times to the present day. The final section shows, for each coastal region, where the features discussed in the book can be observed and enjoyed, giving you a practical way of exploring the elements described in the book. All aspects of the coast are covered, making it essential reading or a wonderful gift for all those who spend time on Britains coast. As Countryfile presenter, Tom Heap, says in his Foreword: "These pages are a practical love letter to Britains waterfront and no seaside holiday home should be without them."

El 8 de junio de 1924 Mallory e Irvine abandonaron su tienda en lo alto del Everest y escalaron a la historia; a doscientos cuarenta metros de la cumbre desaparecieron sin dejar rastro. Lo que les sucedió a estos dos pioneros es el misterio más famoso de la historia del montañismo. Desde entonces hubo una feroz disputa acerca de si fueron los primeros en alcanzar la cima. En marzo de 1999, una expedición de la BBC ascendió al Everest y sus descubrimientos fueron primera página en todo el mundo. Esta emocionante narración cuenta de primera mano la dramática experiencia de la expedición y, valiéndose de sus asombrosos hallazgos, reconstruye con rigor histórico los últimos momentos de dos mitos del montañismo. Está editada en edición de bolsillo.