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Shines a bright light on the significant role the Scottish bases played in supporting the United States military for more than three decades. Provides a detailed examination of all the American bases in Scotland, covering their operations and personnel.

A powerful and truly shocking story of the fall of Kabul to the Taliban in August, 2021. It reveals the challenges, difficult decisions and conditions in Kabul during the horrific final days and the evacuation from Kabul airport.

A fascinating read for all divers which contributes to a rich and continually revealing maritime history.

A comprehensive and detailed evidence-based review of the eight potentially most dangerous animals in southern and eastern Africa. It includes behaviours from courtship, through conception and life from birth to the grave.

Beautiful Beasts, Beautiful Lands provides a commentary on nature conservation, casting light on its failures, and explaining why protected areas are stronger when based on local values than when based on financial worth. It puts forward a way of thinking that reaches out to ancient connections between people and nature, putting beauty and meaning firmly back at its centre.

Nature writing at its best âEUR" the narrative of a single journey from Lewis in the north to Vatersay in the south which reveals how heritage in this remote corner of Europe influences both art and craft.

A perfect book for anyone interested in solitary bees, beekeepers, and it is ideal for naturalists and everyone interested in wildlife in general

Tanker concepts and safety procedures are explained in a clear and concise manner with enhanced graphics and relevant links to videos. It complies with all the learning objectives of the IMO's Advanced Oil Tanker Model Course.

The autobiography of an individualistic, larger-than-life sailor who lived by his wits. An insightful and unusual look at the development of two navies ‿ the Royal Navy 1889‿1913, and the Royal Australian Navy 1913‿22

This consolidated reference book will be of immense value to maritime researchers, and anyone interested in shipping and maritime/military history.

An engaging and liberally illustrated read featuring the amazing inventions of a number of British engineers during the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries.

Inspiration for returning through the seasons to better appreciate the nature Edinburgh and the Lothians has to offer. Features carefully researched nature connection walks in and around Edinburgh.

Features histories of some great ships, including the two largest and most powerful ocean-going salvage tugs of the day. Includes the decline of the last shipbuilder at Leith and accounts of the industrial unrest and strife.

Peter Clutterbuck recounts his lifelong experience and love of adventure as he crosses oceans, mountain ranges and continents. This is an astonishing story of risk, jeopardy, achievement and wonder.

This is a highly accessible UK beach guide with valuable visitor information. Includes interviews with beachgoers who share their perceptions, recollections and opinions about the importance of the beach to them.

This is a personal journey by sea kayak into the heart of the sea roads that make up our Scottish Highlands and islands. It's a story of enlightenment, an opening of heart and mind to the wonders and challenges of living and working on our remote Scottish Highland shores.

An overview of landscape change in the Scottish Highlands over the millennia and its continuing change. It analyses and challenges the common view that the Highlands were deforested by people.

A powerful true story revealing the little-known story of Anna and Peter Roberts, the founders of Compassion in World Farming. It documents the major changes of post-war agricultural life and charts the triumphs and challenges of campaign life fighting on behalf of animals, farmers, and the environment

An expanded and updated second edition of the classic dive guide. The definitive guide to diving these fabled shipwrecks.

A tribute to the intertwined story of the Swedish and British Navies over 500 years of extraordinary events in the Baltic region.