Richard Sale

A guide to understanding the Icelanders which takes an insightful, humorous look at their character and values.

En el año 2000 se ha cumplido el cincuentenario de la primera ascensión al Annapurna, el primer ochomil conquistado por el ser humano. Esta obra reúne las emocionantes historias que se esconden tras el descubrimiento, la exploracion y primera ascension con exito de cada uno de los catorce ochomiles, junto con una amplia informacion de las escaladas posteriores. Catorce montañas magicas y miticas cuya ascension simboliza la capacidad humana de caminar hacia los peligros maximos y superarlos. Magnificas fotografias y textos muy cuidados y precisos nos conducen a traves de historias con nombre propio.

This book celebrates the Arctic, exploring the natural history that has so inspired generations.Early travellers to the Arctic brought back tales of amazing creatures and of the endurance required of visitors, the Arctic becoming a land of inspiration and imagination. Adventurers test themselves against it. Its wildlife still amazes when film and television show Earths natural wonders it is always the polar regions that draw the biggest audiences. But today the Arctic is in retreat. Humanitys relentless exploitation of the Earths resources in the pursuit of progress has, it seems, altered the climate and threatens the ice and ice-living organisms. It is a cliche that the loss of a species diminishes us, but it is true nonetheless. Even to people who have never seen a Polar Bear its loss will be immeasurable as the bear is iconic, both defining and reflecting the Arctic.This Travellers Guide is designed to give visitors a handy identification guide to the wildlife they might see as they travel around, including stunning photography and detailed descriptions of each species.

Falcons have been a source of inspiration to writers, artists, historians and naturalists alike. In a much-anticipated volume on one of Britains most fascinating group of birds, Richard Sale draws on a wealth of experience and research, providing a comprehensive natural history of the four British breeding falcons. The book takes each of the four breeding species in turn (Kestrel, Merlin, Hobby and Peregrine Falcon), exploring its form, habitat, breeding biology and status, along with a chapter on the hunting techniques of each species.