Seychelles
Seychelles

Author: Lyn Mair

Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 9781841622590

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This comprehensive Bradt guide contains a detailed introduction to the ecosystem of the Seychelles, from coastal life and coral reefs to nature reserves and conservation projects.

Official Guide to the North Gallery
Official Guide to the North Gallery

Author: Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Publisher: Royal Botanic Gardens Kew

Published: 1914

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13:

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Marianne North, an unmarried middle-aged Victorian lady of comfortable means, set off in 1891 on her first expedition to make a pictorial record of the tropical and exotic plants of the world. She produced more than 800 paintings which are housed in a special gallery at Kew. Republished after 85 years thisfacsimile of the 6th edition of the Official Guide to the North Gallery remains an instructive publication to the unique collection of paintings by Marianne North and the gallery.The pictures, painted by North in-situ in the countries indicated and arranged by her in the gallery, have hung in the positions she allocated for them since 1882. The guide does not just dwell on the beauty of the paintings; it also relates the plants and landscapes painted to Kew, its great glasshouses and museums. One hundred and thirty seven years on, it is hard to improve on the praise lavished by the Gardener's Chronicle 'the skilful dashing works of a true artist, which completely succeeds in showing Nature as she is' and the words of Sir Joseph Hooker who saw the paintings as a record of plants 'already disappearing or shortly to disappear before the axe and forest fire'.

Stern's Guide to the Greatest Resorts of the World
Stern's Guide to the Greatest Resorts of the World

Author: Steven B. Stern

Publisher: Stern's Travel Guides, Ltd.

Published: 2006-06

Total Pages: 460

ISBN-13: 0977860809

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Stern's Guide to the Greatest Resorts of the World provides a detailed description of the most luxurious and exotic resorts around the world describing each resort in terms of history, accommodations, dining, sport facilities, shopping, entertainment and general environs. More than 700 color photos depict the special qualities and charm of each property. Arranged by location, including the continental United States, the Carribean, Mexico, Hawaii, the South seas and Far East, Africa and the Indian Ocean and Europe, the book supplies everything the traveler and travel agent need, including an up-to-date price list and a chart rating each resort in eleven categories. The Guide directs you to the most glamorous resorts in the world and helps you select the one most suited to your taste and budget. New resorts have been added to this edition.

Birds of Seychelles
Birds of Seychelles

Author: Adrian Skerrett

Publisher: A&C Black

Published: 2013-02-28

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 140818124X

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The only field guide to every species recorded in Seychelles, covering over 250 species. This compact field guide, based on Birds of Seychelles by Adrian Skerrett, Ian Bullock and Tony Disley (Helm 2000), is the only field guide to cover every species recorded in Seychelles. It covers more than 250 species, including all residents, migrants and vagrants. Concise text on facing pages highlights key identification features, including habitat, distribution, status and voice. The plates are based on the authors' previous work, but with the addition on many new images. The text has been completely re-written and revised for this edition, and the plates have been re-worked to accommodate a number of new additions to the country's list. There are now 12 more plates than in the first edition.

Dream Cruising Destinations
Dream Cruising Destinations

Author: Vanessa Bird

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2015-09-24

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 147291967X

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Most yachtsmen dream about cruising to an exotic destination; this is the book that will turn dreamers into planners. 24 classic cruises are fully mapped, measured and costed, showing how they are perfectly possible whatever your skill level. From weekend cruises around the British Isles to a voyage to Antarctica, and from Greek island cruises to an escape to the Virgin Islands, this book explores where to go, why, how to get there and what to expect en route. The book breaks down each cruise into important considerations, such as what type of boat is needed, what level of skill or qualifications are required, whether it is a suitable journey to undertake with a young family, what possible dangers might influence any decision (from extreme weather to the threat of piracy), and most obviously, cost. Covering popular, exotic cruising destinations such as Thailand and the Virgin Islands, as well as unexpected, almost secret routes along the US Intracoastal Waterway and French canals, as well as proper adventures (including both Atlantic and Pacific crossings), this inspirational may be the starting point for the voyage of a lifetime.