Kirjahaku

This photographic guide to the wildlife of East Africa is an accessible introduction to the region's more conspicuous and interesting mammals, birds, reptiles, frogs, insects, flowers and trees. A colour photograph accompanies each account, which describes the species' appearance, size, and habits, and gives information on their conservation status, habitat and the best viewing localities. This book is an invaluable guide for visitors to national parks and other wildlife-rich places in East Africa and is a handy size for travel.

This pocket-sized photographic guide to the birds of East Africa features 296 birds likely to be spotted in the region. Colourful photographs illustrate diagnostic features and plumage differences between male and female or breeding and non-breeding birds. Comparative photographs help differentiate between confusing species. Important distinguishing characteristics are highlighted in the text. Distribution maps and Swahili common names for all species are included. Introduction features a labelled bird diagram, habitat map, glossary and useful advice to birdwatchers. An invaluable guide for visitors to national parks and the many areas in East Africa that are rich in birdlife.

Combining his love of classic Volkswagens and good food, Dave Richards has produced a book that will enable campers to improve their experience. Packed with nearly 120 recipes, tips and tales to make even the most devoted city dweller want to camp, there's advice on VW camper van ownership, ways to make your camping easier and better, and a few tales that will simply make you laugh out loud. It's a book like no other: one minute a reference book, the next a great coffee table browser. Camping has finally become cool again! A whole new selection of players have entered the camping game in recent years: people who've been holidaying abroad for years may be looking a bit closer to home. For anyone who plans to continue camping, and who may be seeking help and guidance, this volume provides valuable tips and many inspired ideas. Seasoned campers will also find some pearls of wisdom, discover interesting recipe ideas, and enjoy reading about the author’s experiences.

As the former marketing director for a tobacco corporation, Hank Sloan certainly knows how to generate buzz. So when he learns that his sister's diner is failing, he comes up with a money-making plan to fleece the faithful by arranging to have a so-called 'divine apparition' appear on an old drive-in movie screen across the street from the restaurant. The faithful do indeed show up and the bucks roll in. But then, in a cosmic twist, rumors begin spreading about real miracles occurring around town. When Hank suddenly finds himself in desperate need of a miracle of his own, his scheme backfires in a way he never could have imagined...

The human race disappears every 60,000 years. It's up to 14-year-old Zachary Stone to put the pieces of the puzzle together and halt this deadly cycle.Back in BEFORE, a writer named Arthur C. Clark once said, "Two possibilities exist: Either we are alone in the universe or we are not. Both are equally terrifying." It's an interesting observation.And cleverly phrased. Except that the reality turned out to be a whole lot different. I'm talking about the 'equally terrifying part. Mr. Clark couldn't have got it more wrong...{The Zachary Stone Chronicles}

This first book of birds introduces children to the birds most commonly seen in gardens and wildlife areas in East Africa. The 58 birds are featured in full colour illustrations, with visual cues to each birds size, the food it eats, its nest and the footprint it leaves behind. This lively approach will appeal to young readers, as well as to learners of all ages who wish to improve their knowledge of other languages.