John Beaufoy Publishing

NATURAL HISTORY · DIVING & UNDERWATER · HISTORY · TRAVEL

Jbp logoJohn Beaufoy Publishing is an independent non-fiction book publisher based in Oxford, England, specialising in the fields of natural history, history and travel. Within these categories, we have a strong subsidiary focus on publishing books about the Indo-Pacific region, including South Asia, Southeast Asia and Australasia. Our books are available from good booksellers around the world.

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A Naturalist’s Guide to the Birds of New Zealand (3rd edition)

Oscar Thomas

A Naturalist’s Guide to the Birds of New Zealand is an introductory photographic guide to 250 bird species in New Zealand, including the most commonly seen, resident and endemic species. Designed for all levels of birder, it is perfect for locals and visitors alike. High-quality photographs from one of New Zealand’s youngest nature photographers are […]

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A Marine Guide to the Red Sea

Lawson Wood

A Marine Guide to the Red Sea is both a guide to the best sites for diving and snorkelling, and a photographic ID guide to 350 common species of marine life, covering fish, invertebrates, corals and megafauna. The dive sites of the Red Sea offer unobstructed opportunities to spot tropical marine life in crystal-clear waters, […]

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A Naturalist’s Guide to the Butterflies of Australia (3rd)

John Nielsen and Martin Purvis

A Naturalist’s Guide to the Butterflies of Australia is an introductory photographic identification guide to 280 butterfly species commonly seen in Australia. It is suitable for all levels of naturalist, and is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High-quality photographs from Martin Purvis and from Australia’s other top nature photographers are accompanied by John Nielsen’s […]

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Great Railway Journeys in Europe (2nd)

David Bowden

Great Railway Journeys in Europe covers fascinating routes in North-West, Nordic, Central, Southern and South-East Europe. The journeys range from international mega-trips to short, nostalgic excursions on steam trains. There are journeys through stunning scenery, such as the trip on The Rauma Line in Norway; tracks that defy the terrain, such as the routes through […]

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A Naturalist’s Guide to the Frogs of Australia (3rd)

Scott Eipper and Tie Eipper

A Naturalist’s Guide to the Frogs of Australia is an introductory photographic identification guide to the 262 species and 6 subspecies of frog in Australia. It is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High-quality photographs from Australia’s top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat. The […]

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A Naturalist’s Guide to the Insects of New Zealand

Samuel Purdie

A Naturalist’s Guide to the Insects of New Zealand is an easy-to-use, introductory photographic guide to New Zealand’s insects that is perfect for resident and visitor alike. It includes the familiar faces of Aotearoa’s most common insect species, whilst also introducing the iconic, rare and threatened. High-quality photographs from the author and the country’s top […]

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An Illustrated History of Thailand (3rd edition)

John Hoskin

An Illustrated History of Thailand is divided geographically according to the sequence of succeeding Thai kingdoms. Each section follows a historical chronology, covering accounts of major events during each reign, with an assessment of the character of individual kings and their particular achievements, together with those of other major players. This record of events is […]

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A Naturalist’s Guide to the Insects of India

Meenakshi Venkataraman

A Naturalist’s Guide to the Insects of India is an introductory photographic guide to 280 insect species commonly seen in India, and is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High quality photographs from India’s top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers […]

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Enchanting Australia (2nd edition)

David Bowden

Enchanting Australia describes and illustrates the spectacular natural world, the bustling cities and the adventurous pursuits just waiting to be explored throughout the country. This fully revised second edition contains numerous up-to-date photos and current information. From deserts to rainforests, coral reefs to mountains, the parched Outback to the vibrant cities, Australia is a land […]

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Enchanting Hong Kong (3rd edition)

Martin Williams

Enchanting Hong Kong describes and illustrates this major city, which lies in an outstanding natural setting, surrounded by hills, islands, beaches and waterfalls. Martin Williams reveals this multi-faceted destination for a broad spectrum of visitors ranging from those making a short business trip but with some spare time to those who have a bit longer […]

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