Exploring Islands

Beautiful and practical, this book provides a fascinating insight into the history and wildlife of more than 80 islands, with information on travel, accommodation, what to see and island walks.

A comprehensive and lavishly illustrated guide to exploring more than eighty remote and rugged islands off the coast of Scotland provides coverage of their natural and cultural history while sharing p

"Off-Trail Adventures in Baja California describes--and maps and illustrates--nine hikes on islands, along coastal outcrops, and other special places where geography, geology, and ecology meet in sing

“Wanted: six guys with guts!” An obscure advertisement in a surf magazine sets in motion a journey through Sumatra’s jungles, across volcanoes and along chaotic roads, through isolated villages and te

Describes the formation of islands and the development and variety of plant and animal life on different islands.

This volume examines the dynamics of socio-political order in post-colonial states across the Pacific Islands region and West Africa in order to elaborate on the processes and practices of peace forma

The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for exploring these beautiful islands.Explore Corfu's atmospheric Old Town, a

The West, the largest region in the United States, encompasses varied landscapes. It stretches across arid deserts, the Alaskan tundra, and the tropical Hawaiian islands. Exploring the West looks at t

With new hikes and up-to-date information, this user-friendly and informative guide is the essential companion to exploring the diverse network of BC’s Gulf Islands.Nestled in the Strait of Georgia be

This volume examines the dynamics of socio-political order in post-colonial states across the Pacific Islands region and West Africa in order to elaborate on the processes and practices of peace forma

Experienced traveler and author Amy E. Robertson provides honest insight into the best Honduras has to offer, from exploring the Bay Islands to hiking the trails of Sierra de Agalta. Robertson also in

DK's Eyewitness Travel Guide: Thailand's Beaches & Islands is your ideal companion for exploring this diverse and fascinating part of the world. Beyond its 2,000 miles of glorious

Charles Darwin arrived at the Gal?pagos Islands some three centuries after their discovery. Thousands of seafarers had been there before him, but in these islands Darwin found something more endurin

This volume offers a "southern," Pacific Ocean perspective on the topic of racial hybridity, exploring it through a series of case studies from around the Australo-Pacific region, a region u

At the heart of this volume is a concern with exploring levels of interaction between two particular objects of study, islands on the one hand, and military orders on the other. According to Fernand B

Far from the beach-towel?covered sands of Waikiki there is a hidden Hawai?i: remote islands and atolls that are some of the wildest?and at the same time most vulnerable?places on earth.In The Last Ato

Scholars from a number of countries who have spent the past few years exploring peripheral areas and outer borders of the medieval world turn their attention to islands. They pivot around the themes o

Just when you thought you knew everything about Asian food, along comes James Oseland's Cradle of Flavor. Oseland has spent two decades exploring the foods of the Spice Islands. Few can introduce us

Photographer William Hubbell's Seasons of Maine was unequaled in capturing the beauty and diversity of Maine. Now, in Safe Harbor, Bill turns his artistic eye to Maine's hundreds of islands, inlets, c

Big ideas for curious minds are simply explained in this fascinating book about volcanoes.Have you ever wondered what makes a volcano erupt? Or what happens when molten lava meets the sea? From towering mountains that spit fire to hidden underwater volcanoes shaping the ocean floor, this beautifully illustrated book takes young readers on an explosive journey into the heart of Earth's most powerful natural wonders.Discover the secrets of volcanoes - from the science behind eruptions and the different types of volcanoes around the world, to the daring work of volcanologists who study these fiery giants up close. Find out how volcanic eruptions have shaped our planet, created new islands, and even changed the climate.*Part of a fascinating series of illustrated single-subject STE(A)M books for children aged 7-10, exploring some of the universe's most fascinating subjects.*Written by leading volcanologists and Oxford professors, Tamsin Mather and David Pyle*Published in collaboration with

Big ideas for curious minds are simply explained in this fascinating book about volcanoes.Have you ever wondered what makes a volcano erupt? Or what happens when molten lava meets the sea? From towering mountains that spit fire to hidden underwater volcanoes shaping the ocean floor, this beautifully illustrated book takes young readers on an explosive journey into the heart of Earth's most powerful natural wonders.Discover the secrets of volcanoes - from the science behind eruptions and the different types of volcanoes around the world, to the daring work of volcanologists who study these fiery giants up close. Find out how volcanic eruptions have shaped our planet, created new islands, and even changed the climate.*Part of a fascinating series of illustrated single-subject STE(A)M books for children aged 7-10, exploring some of the universe's most fascinating subjects.*Written by leading volcanologists and Oxford professors, Tamsin Mather and David Pyle*Published in collaboration with