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Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Wild animals > General
Edward George Earle Lytton Bulwer-Lytton (1803-1873) was an English
novelist, poet, playwright, and politician. He was a florid,
popular writer of his day, who coined such phrases as "the great
unwashed," and "the pen is mightier than the sword."
From a very young age, the Wildlife Man loved and held a
fascination with animals. This is the story of how his passion for
wildlife, originally a hobby, became first a part of his job as a
police officer, then his full-time occupation and his life. He is
respected and admired for his work to this day.
At once a memoir, a celebration of French-inspired cooking, and a
tribute to the wild, Dining with Elephants invites you to taste not
just the meals but the magic of a life lived close to nature.
When Françoise traded Parisian comforts for Zululand, she had no idea
her kitchen would one day be shared with elephants, cheeky monkeys, and
the occasional snake. What began as a rundown farmhouse became Thula
Thula Private Game Reserve – a place where hospitality and conservation
entwine in the most unexpected ways.
This book blends mouth-watering recipes with tales of life alongside a
cast of mischievous creatures who regularly gatecrash the dinner table.
From baboons in the swimming pool to elephants sampling the vegetable
garden, each story captures the chaos, humour, and deep lessons of
living with the wild.
Alongside, Françoise shares the inventive, resourceful dishes created
with her Zulu kitchen team.
Dining with Elephants is not your ordinary cookbook. It’s a feast of
stories and flavours from the heart of the African bush, where French
cuisine meets wild adventure.
During his life, Gene Nunnery was recognized as a master turkey
hunter and an artisan who crafted unique, almost irresistible
turkey calls. In The Old Pro Turkey Hunter, the vaunted sportsman
shares over fifty years of personal experience in Mississippi and
surrounding states, along with the decades-old wisdom of the
huntsmen who taught him. Throughout the book, his stories make
clear that turkey hunting is more than just killing the bird-it is
about matching wits with a wild and savvy adversary. As Nunnery
explains, ""To me that's what it's all about: finding a wise old
gobbler who will test your skill as a turkey hunter."" Through his
stories, Nunnery reveals that the true reward for successful turkey
hunting lies in winning the contest, not necessarily exterminating
the foe. Real sportsmen know that every now and then the turkey
should and will elude the hunter. As Nunnery looks back on his
extensive career, he analyzes vast differences in practice, old and
new. The shift, he decides, came during his last twenty years on
the hunt, and that difference has only increased in the decades
since this book was originally published. Michael O. Giles, Bass
Pro staff team member, master turkey hunter, and award-winning
outdoors writer and author of Passion of the Wild, writes a new
foreword that brings the practice of turkey hunting into the
present day. Filled with a tested mixture of common sense and
specific examples of how master turkey hunters honor their harvest
and heritage, The Old Pro Turkey Hunter is the perfect companion
for the novice or the adept.
A new, fully updated edition of David Attenborough's groundbreaking
Life on Earth. David Attenborough's unforgettable meeting with
gorillas became an iconic moment for millions of television
viewers. Life on Earth, the series and accompanying book,
fundamentally changed the way we view and interact with the natural
world setting a new benchmark of quality, influencing a generation
of nature lovers. Told through an examination of animal and plant
life, this is an astonishing celebration of the evolution of life
on earth, with a cast of characters drawn from the whole range of
organisms that have ever lived on this planet. Attenborough's
perceptive, dynamic approach to the evolution of millions of
species of living organisms takes the reader on an unforgettable
journey of discovery from the very first spark of life to the blue
and green wonder we know today. To celebrate the 40th anniversary
of the book's first publication, David Attenborough revisited Life
on Earth, completely updating and adding to the original text,
taking account of modern scientific discoveries from around the
globe. This paperback edition also includes more than 60 full
colour photographs, chosen by the author to help illustrate the
book in a much greater way than was possible forty years ago. This
updated edition provides a fitting tribute to an enduring wildlife
classic, destined to enthral the generation who saw it when first
published and bring it alive for a whole new generation.
HPH Publishing is proud to present the latest addition to its acclaimed
Self-Drive series, “Etosha Self-Drive” by Anja Denker. This indispen-
sable guidebook opens up the wonders of Namibia’s Etosha National Park
like never before, offering a comprehensive and detailed look into one
of Africa’s most spectacular self-drive destinations. Inside, readers
will find everything needed to make their adventure through Etosha both
effortless and memorable. The book features newly crafted, highly
detailed maps and HPH Publishing’s signature route ratings, which have
been enthusiastically embraced by fans of the Self-Drive series. These
ratings provide an in-depth look at the best paths to take, tailored to
enhance the experience of every traveller, from the veteran explorer of
African landscapes to the newcomer eager for their first taste of
wilderness adventure. Anja Denker’s text is complemented by her
stunning visuals, capturing the essence and beauty of Etosha National
Park in every page turn. “Etosha Self-Drive” stands as the essential
guide for anyone looking to immerse themselves in the unique beauty and
thrill of navigating Etosha National Park by themselves, ensuring a
journey filled with discovery and awe at every corner.
From the Azteca to the Appaloosa, Choctaw to the Palomina, Brumbys
in Australia to the Mongolian, from rare breeds such as the Polish
Konik to the semi-feral Pyrenean Pottok, Horses celebrates a wide
variety of breeds from all around the world. Ranging from dressage
to police horses, from racing horses to rodeo and polo, the book
looks at the anatomy and lifecycle of foals and yearlings, colts
and fillies, stallions, mares and geldings around the globe. It
includes draft horses and warmbloods, light horses and
thoroughbreds, gaited horses, ponies and breeds that have become
feral. Each photograph is accompanied by a caption with fascinating
information about the characteristics of each breed. Illustrated
with 200 outstanding colour photographs, Horses is an exquisitely
produced work packed with lively information about this beloved
animal.
Sasol Eerste Veldgids tot Slange & Ander Reptiele van Suider-Afrika bied aan die jong leser 'n fassinerende blik op die reptiele van die streek. Met behulp van volkleur fotoÆs en verspreidings kaarte, asook maklik leesbare teks, sal die jong volwassene en ontluikende natuur liefhebber die algemene reptielspesies in Suider-Afrika kan identifiseer.
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