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Where The Wild Things Grow (Hardcover): Katie Sarvela Where The Wild Things Grow (Hardcover)
Katie Sarvela
R361 Discovery Miles 3 610 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Lonely Planet Kids 101 Things to do on a Walk (Hardcover): Lonely Planet Kids Lonely Planet Kids 101 Things to do on a Walk (Hardcover)
Lonely Planet Kids
R294 R269 Discovery Miles 2 690 Save R25 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

101 Things to do on a Walk is a fun, practical, creative book filled with activities to do while on trips out in nature - both locally, and not so locally. Take this book with you on a walk with the family to provide inspiration for nature-themed crafts and activities - from bird-spotting, bark rubbing and macro insect photography to playing Pooh sticks, identifying wildlife and building a den.  Beautifully presented with a mixture of illustrations and photography, this title will help children to unlock their imaginations and get in touch with the natural world all around them. Featured activities include: - Wildlife spotting - Listening to birdsong - Looking for wildflowers - Macro-photography - Building a den - Bark and leaf rubbing - Making a whistle from a blade of grass - Finding amphibian spawn - Playing Pooh sticks - Identifying different stones - Cloud Spotting - Making flower chains - Searching for Butterflies - Rainbow spotting - Flying seed helicopters About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!

Death in the Great Smoky Mountains - Stories of Accidents and Foolhardiness in the Most Popular Park (Paperback): Michael R... Death in the Great Smoky Mountains - Stories of Accidents and Foolhardiness in the Most Popular Park (Paperback)
Michael R Bradley
R340 Discovery Miles 3 400 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

It's no surprise that fatalities occur every year in Great Smoky Mountains National Park due to the sheer number of visitors--more than ten million annually! In these cautionary tales, Bradley recounts deaths and other unfortunate incidents that have resulted from accidents and human folly, including bear attacks, swift water disasters, and mysterious disappearances. Armchair travelers and park visitors alike will be fascinated by the dangers lurking in America's most visited national park and will be better informed about what to do and what not to do the next time they enter its gates.

Death in Glacier National Park - Stories of Accidents and Foolhardiness in the Crown of the Continent (Paperback): Randi Minetor Death in Glacier National Park - Stories of Accidents and Foolhardiness in the Crown of the Continent (Paperback)
Randi Minetor
R343 Discovery Miles 3 430 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Adventures in the wilderness can be dramatic and deadly. Glacier National Park's death records date back to January 1913, when a man froze to death while snowshoeing between Cut Bank and St. Mary. All told, 260 people have died or are presumed to have died in the park during the first hundred years of its existence. One man fell into a crevasse on East Gunsight Peak while skiing its steep north face, and another died while moonlight biking on the Sun Road. A man left his wife and five children at the Apgar picnic area and disappeared on Lake McDonald. His boat was found halfway up the west shore wedged between rocks with the propeller stuck in gravel. Collected here are some the most gripping accounts in park history of these unfortunate events caused by natural forces or human folly.

Home Manufacture Of Furs And Skins (Legacy Edition) - A Classic Manual On Traditional Tanning, Dressing, And Preserving Animal... Home Manufacture Of Furs And Skins (Legacy Edition) - A Classic Manual On Traditional Tanning, Dressing, And Preserving Animal Furs For Ornament, Apparel, And Use (Hardcover, Legacy ed.)
Albert B Farnham
R806 Discovery Miles 8 060 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Local - A Search For Nearby Nature And Wildness (Paperback): Alastair Humphreys Local - A Search For Nearby Nature And Wildness (Paperback)
Alastair Humphreys
R376 R343 Discovery Miles 3 430 Save R33 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

After years of expeditions all over the world, adventurer Alastair Humphreys spends a year exploring the detailed local map around his home.

Can this unassuming landscape, marked by the glow of city lights and the hum of busy roads, hold any surprises for the world traveller or satisfy his wanderlust? Could a single map provide a lifetime of exploration? Discovering more about the natural world than in all his years in remote environments, he learns the value of truly getting to know his neighbourhood.

An ode to slowing down, Local is a celebration of curiosity and time spent outdoors, as well as a rallying cry to protect the wild places on our doorstep.

Taken by Bear in Yellowstone - More Than a Century of Harrowing Encounters between Grizzlies and Humans (Paperback): Kathleen... Taken by Bear in Yellowstone - More Than a Century of Harrowing Encounters between Grizzlies and Humans (Paperback)
Kathleen Snow
R404 Discovery Miles 4 040 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Humans and grizzly bears have been coming into contact in Yellowstone National Park ever since it was founded in 1872. Most of these encounters have ended peacefully, but many have not. In order to most accurately tell the stories of those involved in the more deadly incidents, Kathleen Snow went directly to the source: the National Park Service archives. With help from personnel at park headquarters, Snow has collected more than 100 years' worth of hair-raising stories that read like crime scene investigations and provide hard-learned lessons in outdoor safety. A must-read for fans of Death in Yellowstone and anyone fascinated by human-animal interactions.

Henry's Ride (Hardcover, 2nd ed.): Heather S Lonczak Henry's Ride (Hardcover, 2nd ed.)
Heather S Lonczak; Illustrated by Casandra Mack
R428 Discovery Miles 4 280 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Everything Harder Than Everyone Else - Why Some of Us Push Ourselves to Extremes (Hardcover): Jenny Valentish Everything Harder Than Everyone Else - Why Some of Us Push Ourselves to Extremes (Hardcover)
Jenny Valentish
R586 R540 Discovery Miles 5 400 Save R46 (8%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Wild Flowers Of The Cape Peninsula (Paperback, New Edition): Hugh Clarke, Corrine Merry Wild Flowers Of The Cape Peninsula (Paperback, New Edition)
Hugh Clarke, Corrine Merry
R210 R194 Discovery Miles 1 940 Save R16 (8%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Written with the non-specialist in mind, this guide is a must-have for flower lovers, hikers, tour guides and tourists – anyone interested in identifying the wild flowers that grace the Cape Peninsula.

Wild Flowers of the Cape Peninsula covers the most remarkable and commonly seen wild flowers of Table Mountain, Silvermine and Cape Point. The book was originally published as Common Wild Flowers of Table Mountain in 2007, then revised in 2013 to include the flowers of Silvermine.

This new edition offers:

  • 360 (previously 208) of the region’s most remarkable and commonly seen wild flowers
  • Clear photographs of all featured flowers and concise, informative text
  • Flowers grouped according to colour, to help with quick ID
  • Walking routes in the Peninsula’s famed reserves, plotted on 3 clear maps
  • Illustrated glossary of terms
Everything Harder Than Everyone Else - Why Some of Us Push Our Bodies to Extremes (Hardcover): Jenny Valentish Everything Harder Than Everyone Else - Why Some of Us Push Our Bodies to Extremes (Hardcover)
Jenny Valentish
R561 R527 Discovery Miles 5 270 Save R34 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

There is a part of human nature compelled to test our own limits. But what happens when this part comes to define us? When journalist Jenny Valentish wrote Woman of Substances, a book about addiction, she noticed that people who treated drug-taking like an Olympic sport would often hurl themselves into a pursuit like marathon running upon giving up. What stayed constant was the need to push their boundaries. Everything Harder Than Everyone Else follows people doing the things that most couldn't, wouldn't or shouldn't. By delving into their extreme behaviour, there's a lot that us mere mortals can learn about the human condition. There's the neuroscientist violating his brain to override his disgust response. The athlete using childhood adversity as grist for the mill. The wrestler turning restlessness into curated ultraviolence. The architect hanging from hooks in her flesh, to better get out of her head. The performance artist seeking erasure by torturing his body. The BDSM dom helping people flirt with death to feel more alive. The bare-knuckle boxer whose gnarliest opponent is her ego. The dancer who could not separate her identity from her practice until at death's door. The bodybuilder exacting order on a life that was once chaotic. And the porn star-turned-fighter for whom sex and violence are two sides of the same coin. Their insights lead Jenny on a compulsive, sometimes reckless journey of immersion journalism. -- .

Paddling Connecticut and Rhode Island - Southern New England's Best Paddling Routes (Paperback): Jim Cole Paddling Connecticut and Rhode Island - Southern New England's Best Paddling Routes (Paperback)
Jim Cole
R333 Discovery Miles 3 330 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"Paddling Connecticut and Rhode Island" gives a good variety of paddles from those slow lazy trips to more challenging outings. It includes several coastal and open water expeditions as well a wilderness type trips.

Hiking North Florida and the Panhandle - A Guide To 30 Great Walking And Hiking Adventures (Paperback, First): M.Timothy... Hiking North Florida and the Panhandle - A Guide To 30 Great Walking And Hiking Adventures (Paperback, First)
M.Timothy O'Keefe
R459 R357 Discovery Miles 3 570 Save R102 (22%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"Hiking North Florida and the Panhandle "describes 30 hikes designed to highlight some of the best natural areas throughout the region. The hikes in this book fall into four different categories: Short Family Walks ranging from 1-3 miles, Day Hikes from 3-12 miles, Overnight Hikes with easy walks to primitive campsites and Long Haulers, true backpacking experiences that require a weekend to complete.

Road Biking (TM) Northern New England - A Guide To The Greatest Bike Rides In Vermont, New Hampshire, And Maine (Paperback,... Road Biking (TM) Northern New England - A Guide To The Greatest Bike Rides In Vermont, New Hampshire, And Maine (Paperback, Large Print)
Sandra Duling, Kim Bamberg
R353 Discovery Miles 3 530 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Road Biking Northern New England: A Guide to the Greatest Bike Rides in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine (Falcon)Sandy Duling This new release includes 40 of the best rides in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. Carefully selected for a wide range of cycling opportunities, this guide helps beginners choose shorter routes while serious cyclists will find details for longer rides--and all the rides are geared for maximum scenery. Written by an experienced cyclist who knows the terrain intimately, this book describes historical anecdotes and features 41 maps plus black and white photographs throughout. Road Biking Northern New England is a valuable new resource for local cyclists as well as those planning an extended bicycle vacation. Sandra Duling is an avid cyclist who has written about cycling for several books and magazines. A librarian at Castleton State College, she lives in East Poultney, Vermont.

Road Biking (TM) Wisconsin - A Guide To Wisconsin's Greatest Bicycle Rides (Paperback, Pegasus Books): Russ Lowthian Road Biking (TM) Wisconsin - A Guide To Wisconsin's Greatest Bicycle Rides (Paperback, Pegasus Books)
Russ Lowthian
R457 R356 Discovery Miles 3 560 Save R101 (22%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Road Biking(TM) Wisconsin features forty-one carefully designed rides throughout the state, from the picturesque shores of Lake Superior in the north to the
renowned and challenging kettle country in the south and everywhere in between. Local cyclist Russ Lowthian provides a sampling of the state's diverse offerings, including rides along the Mississippi and Wisconsin Rivers, amid rolling farmlands and lush forests, around crystal-clear lakes, and along scenic bluffs above Lake Michigan. For more than twenty-five years, FalconGuides(R) have set the standard for outdoor guidebooks. Written by top experts, each guide invites you to experience the adventure and beauty of the outdoors. Look inside to find:
- Easy-to-follow maps
- Rides for every fitness level and ability--from an easy 28-mile ramble to a challenging 104-mile classic
- Detailed information about each ride, including directions, length, terrain, traffic conditions, and road hazards
- Vivid descriptions of points of interest
- Options that allow riders to create longer or shorter ride

Birding Maine - Over 90 Prime Birding Sites At 40 Locations (Paperback): Tom Seymour Birding Maine - Over 90 Prime Birding Sites At 40 Locations (Paperback)
Tom Seymour
R487 R379 Discovery Miles 3 790 Save R108 (22%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

From the seacoast to the mountains, from urban settings to woodlands, Maine's diverse habitats are home to equally diverse bird species. Birding Maine recommends how and when to bird each site and provides information on nearby places of interest, as well as area stores, restaurants, accommodations, and campsites--everything you need to extend a day of birding into a full-fledged adventure.
Discover rockbound Pemaquid and Schoodic Points where sea- and shorebirds abound, including King Eider and Purple Sandpiper. Just outside Brewer, wander the Fields Pond Audubon Center, where nearly 150 species have been seen--from Bald Eagle to Eastern Bluebird. Be still and listen for the haunting cry of Common Loon at Unity Pond, Lily Bay State Park, or Moose Point State Park. Birding Maine is a quintessential resource for anyone interested in spending time in the Maine outdoors. Inside you'll find:
- Accurate bird-finding information for the entire state--from the Atlantic seacoast to the fields of central Maine to the waterways of the north woods
- Resting spots for migrating eastern species, a huge assortment of waterbirds, plus many specialties such as Harlequin Duck and Pileated Woodpecker
- A description of each site, with information about key species
- When to go, how to get there, what you'll see, and whether a site is wheelchair accessible
- Nearby sites that can be combined with primary sites to create a full day of birding

Wilderness Medical Society Practice Guidelines for Wilderness Emergency Care (Paperback, Fifth Edition): William W Forgey,... Wilderness Medical Society Practice Guidelines for Wilderness Emergency Care (Paperback, Fifth Edition)
William W Forgey, Wilderness Medical Society
R314 Discovery Miles 3 140 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Learn the wilderness medical management techniques approved and recommended by the Wilderness Medical Society.
These practice guidelines are the official statement of the Wilderness Medical Society on the best methods of handling wilderness-related trauma, illness, or environmental injury. Prepared by twenty-three contributors and reviewed by the WMS Panel of Expert Reviewers, this book discusses treatment goals for twenty-four basic subjects.
The Wilderness Medical Society Practice Guidelines is a must for anyone dealing with emergency planning, first-aid procedures, or care of persons heading into remote areas for sport or employment. Learn about: Wilderness Evacuation
Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation
Submersion, Head, and Spinal Injuries
Orthopedic Injuries
High-Altitude Illness
Hypothermia
Field Water Disinfection
Wild Animal Attacks
Tick-Transmitted Diseases
Immunizations
Reptile Envenomations The Wilderness Medical Society is a nonprofit organization consisting of physicians and other health care providers from around the world who have an expertise or interest in wilderness-related medical problems.

New Mexico (Paperback, 2nd): Dennis R. Jackson New Mexico (Paperback, 2nd)
Dennis R. Jackson
R632 Discovery Miles 6 320 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The superb crags of New Mexico beckon climbers from all over the world. Stunning alpine and desert scenery, high-quality rock, no crowds, and year-round climbing are but a few features that draw climbers to places like Cochiti Mesa, Socorro's Enchanted Tower, and the Tres Piedras Rocks. "Rock Climbing New Mexico is the only climbing guide that covers all the major climbing areas in the Land of Enchantment. It included hundreds of routes ranging from 5.6 to 5.14, appealing to both traditional and sport climbers. This guide includes first-hand information for area overviews and climbing histories, route betas and topos, detailed location maps and photos, as well as recommendations for equipment, and information for approaches and descents. "Rock Climbing New Mexico is an essential tool for planning your next climbing trip.

Outdoor Safety Handbook (Paperback): Buck Tilton Outdoor Safety Handbook (Paperback)
Buck Tilton; Illustrated by Roberto Sabas
R296 R230 Discovery Miles 2 300 Save R66 (22%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This might just be the most useful book on the outdoors you'll ever own. Unlike Worst-Case Scenario-style books that focus on the most wildly improbable circumstances, Buck Tilton's Outdoor Safety Handbook is the real thing: a clear-cut, no-nonsense primer on 87 common situations you can encounter in the outdoors, from minor annoyances to potentially fatal threats. Got sunburn? Soak the burned skin in cool water, then apply a moisturizing lotion. Caught in a lightning storm? Find a safe spot away from high places and other potential strike zones, and squat on some insulating material while holding yourself tightly. Compact and lightweight, this book is perfect for backpackers and other wilderness travelers. Keep a copy packed in with your first aid kit, and read every word, you'll be that much more likely to come home safe and happy.

Nymphs and Naiads - Beauty Unadorned and Outdoors (Hardcover): Yahya El-Droubie Nymphs and Naiads - Beauty Unadorned and Outdoors (Hardcover)
Yahya El-Droubie; Photographs by Stephen Glass; Illustrated by Colin Gordon
R654 Discovery Miles 6 540 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Ultimate Book of Knots - More Than Two-Hundred Practical And Decorative Knots (Paperback): Peter Owen Ultimate Book of Knots - More Than Two-Hundred Practical And Decorative Knots (Paperback)
Peter Owen
R404 Discovery Miles 4 040 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Whether you are suspended hundreds or thousands of feet in the air on the side of a mountain, sailing the open seas, or pitching a tent in the wilderness, this book will be an essential tool for all of your outdoor adventures, and some of your indoor ones as well.
The Ultimate Book of Knots is a collection of previous knot books by Peter Owen. It contains hundreds of knots, including: camping knots, sailing knots, fishing knots, climbing knots, and decorative knots.
With its handy, durable format, and beautiful design, this book will survive your hiking or climbing trip as well as serve as an excellent addition to your home library. Now you can access information on practical and decorative knots in one book.
With black and white illustrations, and clear tying instructions, this book will be the perfect companion for outdoorsmen and craftsmen.

Exmoor, North Devon & the Quantocks Off-Road Bike Routes Map (Sheet map, 3rd edition): AL Churcher Exmoor, North Devon & the Quantocks Off-Road Bike Routes Map (Sheet map, 3rd edition)
AL Churcher
R279 R252 Discovery Miles 2 520 Save R27 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Explore Exmoor and North Devon on your mountain bike with this laminated, waterproof Exmoor map. With 10 clearly-marked routes this easy-to-use map will help you discover the best of Exmoor and North Devon off road. From sand-dunes, surf beaches and rocky cliffs of the coast, through wooded hills and green-pastured valleys to the heather and tawny-grasses of the high moors; for such a small area Exmoor contains an extraordinary variety of scenery. Add the pubs and cafes of friendly country towns, and the fabled Devon cream teas of village tea-shops, all linked by narrow, high-banked lanes which see little traffic that much of their surface is covered by moss and grass, and a network of forest tracks and ancient green lanes and bridleways, and you have one of the secret jewels of the UK's off-road riding scene. But what you won't get - with one or two very obvious exceptions - are bone-juddering gnarly descents, so if you're looking for the "Oh my God" factor, this isn't the place. Instead, you have a collection of superbly varied and rideable routes - from the almost flat circuit of Braunton and the Burrows to the challenging climbs and long, open descents of some of the inland routes. Outside of Exmoor's National Park, the Quantock Hills deserve a special mention. With views out over the waters of the Bristol Channel, this area of interconnected ridges above steeply wooded combes is covered with trails that could have been designated for off-road biking. But when the sun is shining on the great ridge of the Quantocks from Crowcombe Park Gate towards Beacon Hill, or high up on Dunkery Beacon in the midst of Exmoor - one thing is for sure - this is as close to off-road riding heaven as it gets.

Rock Climbing Desert Rock IV - The Colorado Plateau Backcountry: Utah (Paperback, 1st ed): Eric Bjornstad Rock Climbing Desert Rock IV - The Colorado Plateau Backcountry: Utah (Paperback, 1st ed)
Eric Bjornstad
R895 R714 Discovery Miles 7 140 Save R181 (20%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Want to go vertical? Rock-climbing legend Eric Bjornstad's fourth collection of Colorado Plateau climbing routes will take you to twenty-seven diverse areas - all within the incomparable canyons of Utah's remote desert backcountry.
Southern Utah offers the most concentrated sandstone climbing in the great expanse of the Colorado Plateau - a range of splitter cracks, chimneys, dihedrals, overhangs, and off-widths to tempt, then challenge, any appetite. This guide provides information on the best ascents and bouldering problems at each area, along with protection information and gear recommendations that will keep you heading to the top.
Inside you'll find: detailed, up-to-date topos; descent information on multipitch routes; historical background on many of the routes; easy-to-follow driving and approach directions to climbing and bouldering destinations; tips on where to find campgrounds, archaeological sites, and other points of interest.

Mountain Biking in Southern and Central Scotland (Paperback): Peter Edwards Mountain Biking in Southern and Central Scotland (Paperback)
Peter Edwards
R451 R407 Discovery Miles 4 070 Save R44 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

This guidebook describes 21 mountain biking routes in central and southern Scotland. It includes the 7stanes trail centre in Dumfries and Galloway, as well as cross-country routes in the Campsie Fells, Pentland Hills and Lammermuirs, the Galloway Forest, Tweed Valley, Cheviots and Lowther Hills. The routes range from 17 to 66km and are graded from moderate to very hard. Taking between 2 and 7 hours to complete, they are intended for reasonably fit mountain bikers with at least some experience. Detailed route descriptions are accompanied by 1:50,000 OS mapping, and the selected routes set out from various points across the area, including Greenock, Glentrool, Peebles and Milngavie, with good access from both Glasgow and Edinburgh. The guidebook also gives an overview of what the region's MTB trail centres have to offer, including the famous 7stanes trail centre, along with advice on equipment, maintenance and safety. Southern and Central Scotland is renowned for its superlative MTB trail centres, but the region's rolling hill country is also traversed by an extensive network of tracks, paths, forest roads and other trails providing endless possibilities for 'free range' mountain biking.

The Archies - Scotland's 1000 metre mountains (Hardcover): Paul  Fettes The Archies - Scotland's 1000 metre mountains (Hardcover)
Paul Fettes
R470 Discovery Miles 4 700 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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