Editore: Ebury Publishing, United Kingdom, London, 1994
ISBN 10: 0563364963 ISBN 13: 9780563364962
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Drawing on the personal experiences of wildlife naturalist Simon King, this is a practical guide to animal-watching in Britain. The first half of the book deals with clothing, optical aids, photographic equipment and countryside law, as well as how to look, listen, move and camouflage yourself. In the second half the author concentrates on mammals and birds, and discusses the best time and place to observe each species, how to make the best use of track, sign, sense and sound, and the pros and cons of open-air wildlife photography. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: Hodder & Stoughton, United Kingdom, 2010
ISBN 10: 0340981075 ISBN 13: 9780340981078
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Even as a young child, Simon King was passionate about the natural world. Expressed in a variety of ways, from keeping faintly rotting animal parts in his underwear drawer (as a 10-year-old), to making several hundred films about wildlife, his enduring interest in all things wild and free has been a way of, rather than a part of his life. Being savaged by a rabid cheetah, charged at by rhinos and elephants and defecated upon by a long list of birds and other animals may sound like hell to some. But these, along with countless other experiences alongside all things furry, scaly, slimy and feathery have provided him with an enormously rich bank of tales to relive and retell. With his professional life starting aged ten, acting in a television drama called The Fox, (for which he looked after an orphaned fox for two years at home), through projects such as Planet Earth, Blue Planet, Springwatch, Autumnwatch and Big Cat Diary to name just a few, Simon King has travelled to every continent and lived in extreme conditions from remote desert to Arctic and Antarctic wilderness. With characteristic honesty and charm, Simon King weaves his animal stories amongst encounters with extraordinary people and astonishing places to give us a memoir that will delight readers. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: Bonnier Books Ltd, United Kingdom, Chichester, 2019
ISBN 10: 1788702093 ISBN 13: 9781788702096
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. 'Clear, succinct and engaging answers to every question you could ask about the weather.' Gavin Pretor-Pinney, author of The Cloudspotter's Guide Why doesn't rain fall all at once? Can technology change the track of a hurricane? What's the weather like on other planets? Meteorologists Simon King and Clare Nasir reveal the captivating ways the weather works, from exploring incredible weather phenomenon (how are rainbows formed?), expertly breaking down our knowledge of the elements (could we harness the power of lightning?) to explaining the significance of weather in history (has the weather ever started a war?) and discussing the future of weather (could climate modification save the planet?). In What Does Rain Smell Like? Simon and Clare uncover the thrilling science behind a subject that affects us all. They unearth and analyse all aspects of the weather and how it changes our lives through answering our most curious questions about the world around us. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
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Editore: Hodder & Stoughton, United Kingdom, 2010
ISBN 10: 0340918748 ISBN 13: 9780340918746
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Long before he set foot on the islands, Big Cat Diary and Springwatch presenter, Simon King, fell in love with Shetland. This extraordinary northern wilderness is home to otters and a vast seabird colony, but it was a chance encounter with a killer whale that compelled him to spend a year getting to know the place of his boyhood dreams for a BBC series. With his wife and young daughter, Simon experienced Shetland through the changing seasons and discovered the wildlife and the warmth of community in these islands battered by the North Sea. Their journey is filled with adventure, beauty, humour and occasional hardship as Simon discovers the true voice of Shetland. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: Quadrille Publishing Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 2016
ISBN 10: 1849494762 ISBN 13: 9781849494762
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Nature Watch is the ultimate guide to watching British wildlife, from renowned naturalist and TV presenter Simon King. More and more people are discovering the joys of being out and about in the British countryside. Yet surprisingly few of us know where and what to look for when spotting wild animals in their natural habitats. In Nature Watch Simon King teaches you how to use your eyes and ears to find and follow creatures, how to identify tracks and signs that will lead you closer to them, and how to move without disturbing animals. Much more than just a nature handbook, Simon offers insider knowledge to help you get closer to the wild: Nature Watch also includes a chapter on the essential kit you will need to get started and offers photography tips, along with Simons amazing images, to help you get the best possible view of the nations favourite mammals, birds, mini-beasts, amphibians and more. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: Hodder & Stoughton, 2011
ISBN 10: 0340918756 ISBN 13: 9780340918753
Da: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
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Editore: Tecklenborg, 2001
ISBN 10: 0863433030 ISBN 13: 9780863433030
Da: Trendbee UG (haftungsbeschränkt), Erding, Germania
hardcover. Condizione: Sehr gut. 160 Seiten; Der Artikel ist in einem sehr guten Zustand und wurde nach den Trendbee-Qualitätssicherungsstandards umfassend geprüft. FBM-5092-03-21-2023 Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 2.
Editore: BLINK Publishing 2020-10-15, 2020
ISBN 10: 1788702891 ISBN 13: 9781788702898
Da: Chiron Media, Wallingford, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: New.
Editore: Hodder & Stoughton, United Kingdom, 2009
ISBN 10: 0340981059 ISBN 13: 9780340981054
Da: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Even as a very young child, Simon King was passionate about the natural world. Being savaged by a rabid cheetah, charged at by rhinos and elephants and defecated upon by a long list of birds and other animals may sound like hell to some. But these, along with countless other experiences alongside all things furry, scaly, slimy and feathery have provided him with an enormously rich bank of tales to relive and retell. With his professional life starting aged ten, acting in a television drama called The Fox, (for which he looked after an orphaned fox for two years at home), through projects such as Planet Earth, Blue Planet, Springwatch, Autumnwatch and Big Cat Diary to name just a few, Simon King has traveled to every continent and lived in extreme conditions from remote desert to Arctic and Antarctic wilderness. With characteristic honesty and charm, Simon King weaves his animal stories amongst encounters with extraordinary people, and astonishing places to give us a memoir that will delight readers. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
Editore: Independently Published, 2019
ISBN 10: 1698877358 ISBN 13: 9781698877358
Da: moluna, Greven, Germania
Condizione: New.