David Conrad Taylor était un vétérinaire britannique, pionnier dans le domaine de la médecine des zoos et de la faune sauvage. Il s'est spécialisé dans le traitement de certaines des espèces les plus rares au monde, devenant un expert mondialement reconnu en médecine des mammifères marins. Ses livres autobiographiques, narrant ses expériences en tant que "Vétérinaire de Zoo", ont été adaptés avec succès en série télévisée. Taylor est resté un écrivain prolifique tout au long de sa carrière.
Discover the Scottish Highlands with this guide, exploring unique aspects like Shinty, Europe's oldest living tree, the Devil's Elbow, the center of Scotland, a fairy village, and the Earthquake House. Written by a Highlands enthusiast, this book invites you to explore this stunning region.
The story follows Eclipso and his diverse team as they embark on an adventurous quest to locate the mokele mbembe in Central West Africa, a legendary creature resembling a dinosaur with a long neck and elephantine body. After a comical setback on New Britain Island, they devise a strategy to track the elusive beast by monitoring its distinct gaseous sounds during migration. The narrative blends humor with the thrill of exploration and the pursuit of mythical creatures.
Northumberland is the ‘Land of the Far Horizon’ and England’s most northerly county. It is place loved by residents and visitors alike for its rolling hills and long, sandy beaches, as well as its charming and friendly towns and villages. Written by a proud northerner, this book will help you discover the more offbeat corners of Northumberland, and appreciate its many treasures.
Badenoch today is a landscape of empty glens and ruined settlements, but it was not always so. This book examines the transformative events that shaped the region's destiny.
Travel Guide
"Facing each other across the River Tyne, Newcastle and Gateshead are a heady mix of culture and commerce. Both were industrial powerhouses during the 19th century, but have embraced recent change -- reinventing themselves through new architecture and new industries, as well as gaining a reputation for being party towns for young and old alike. This book will help you explore the quirkier side of both, and discover their hidden gems."-- Provided by publisher
Eigentümlich wirken seine Bilder, in sich gekehrt seine Figuren und seltsam bühnenhaft seine Straßenszenen. Jacobus Vrel gibt vermeintlich das holländische Alltagsleben des 17. Jahrhunderts wieder und erschafft zugleich wundersame Welten. Der Band stellt das faszinierende Gesamtwerk eines Malers vor, dessen Gemälde im 19. Jahrhundert als Werke von Vermeer galten
Reformers, Pre-Raphaelites, Positivists, and the Bloomsbury Group
Focusing on the Lushington family, the narrative explores their social, artistic, and cultural impact across three generations. It highlights their connections with notable British figures and their involvement in significant movements like abolitionism, the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, and positivist philosophy, showcasing how personal relationships intertwined with broader societal trends.
"This book explains how every choice of art in worship opens up and closes down possibilities for the formation of a human life, both individual and communal. The book guides readers toward art in worship that forms persons in the life of the triune God"--
Fotografieren ist die Kunst, Licht einzufangen. Sehr anspruchsvoll sind die Fotos während der Dämmerung oder bei Nacht. Alle zentralen, oft überwältigenden Themen der Nachtfotografie deckt dieses Praxishandbuch verständlich ab, bis hin zum richtigen Zeitpunkt. Sternenhimmel, urbaner Raum, Landschaften oder Feuerwerk: Jetzt nehmen Sie Bilder auf, die Sie nie für möglich gehalten hätten.