How to be a bad birdwatcher

Simon Barnes (2004)
ISBN-10: 1904977057
£7.99

“The perfect Christmas present for expert or beginner” (John Burton, WLT CEO). This humorous and entertaining book examines the nature of bird watching and the fascination with our feathered friends. Also touching on other aspects of natural history, this book reminds us that we do not have to own the most expensive equipment to gain pleasure in simple things. A thought provoking read.

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Going, Going, Gone?

Malcolm Tait (2008)
ISBN-13: 9781845250584
£9.99

An ideal stocking filler for children or adults alike. 100 conservation organizations around the world were asked to pick a species or habitat (look out for Rainforest as recommended by WLT) that is in urgent need of saving, the result is an insightful overview and a signal of the amount of work which still needs to be done. Accompanied by vivid imagery the book informs readers of well known animals such as the tiger and elephant as well as less well known ones, including the mulgara and golden conure. It highlights the threats they face and what can be done to help save them.

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Green Rooms

AA (2008)
ISBN-13: 9780749555825
£14.99

This clear and attractively laid out book reviews some of the eco-lodges from the vast number springing up across the world. Green Rooms lists the lodges by region and provides practical information on each one including number of rooms, price and location. As well as this it rates all lodges on both their environmental benefits and social ones. The reader is enticed with concise information and beautiful pictures of each location. In addition to eco-lodges Green Rooms also gives ideas about other green activity holidays, e.g. Sea kayaking in Baja California.

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Live Organic: Brilliant ideas to purify your lifestyle and feel good about it

Lynn Huggins-Cooper (2008)
ISBN-13: 978-1905940578
£14.99

Wide ranging and detailed information and tips on how to make changes in your everyday life to become more organic. Attractively laid out, and easy to understand, the book aims to cut through the confusing jargon and myths around this subject and clearly answer the questions we all struggle with when trying to find out the truth behind what is really meant by organic. Ideas range from how to cook organically without spending a fortune, to discussions about what really is contained in the everyday products we use, and alternatives to consider.

The Weather Makers

Tim Flannery (2007)
ISBN-13: 9780141026275
£8.99

This meaty book is packed with knowledge and facts about our changing planet and climate change issues. It passionately explores how our planet has changed over time, how it is now, and how things may be in the future, backed up with grounded science. Tim Flannery’s insightful writing keeps the reader fascinated, engaged and certainly shocked at times. An excellent Christmas present for those of us trying to make sense of this complex issue.

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