Enchanting Cambodia is a colourful and informative introduction to one of the most fascinating and distinctive countries in Southeast Asia, home of the great Khmer civilization, which created the vast temple complex at Angkor.
Most visitors come to see Angkor Wat, the main temple that was lost in the jungle for centuries, and is now part of a renowned World Heritage Site. However, Cambodia has much more to offer, including the landmarks and temples of Phnom Penh, wildlife-watching at Angkor and Tonle Sap, the relaxed resorts of the south and a still-present French colonial heritage – visitors arriving at Phnom Penh international airport may be surprised to find French taking precedence over English on the arrival signs, and the aroma of coffee and croissants in the air.
Mick Shippen is a freelance writer and photographer who lived in Thailand for many years, first in the northern city of Chiang Mai and then in Bangkok. He currently lives in Laos. He travels extensively throughout Asia conducting research for articles and taking photographs for local and international publications. He is the author of Enchanting Chiang Mai & Northern Thailand, Enchanting Thailand, Enchanting Myanmar, Enchanting Laos, Enchanting Phuket, Samui & Krabi and Enchanting Bangkok also in this series.
Specifications:
• 230 x 190 mm (9 x 7½”)
• 80 pages
• 10,000 words
• 180 photographs
• ISBN 9781917879002
• £12.99 hardback
• Available
Joshua Slocum spent a lifetime at sea.He ran away from his Nova Scotia home at the age of fourteen and for the next thirty-five years he sailed the world holding every shipboard rank. When a ship under his command was wrecked on the coast of Brazil in 1887, it seemed that his maritime career had ended in disgrace. Not one for retiring to earthly pastures, Slocum rebuilt a hundred-year-old sloop and set off for Boston in 1895 on the first single-handed circumnavigation of the globe. For more than 3 years Slocum battled stormy seas, attacks from raiders and pirates, and of course loneliness. He crossed the Atlantic no fewer than three times, spent weeks thrashing against the elements around Cape Horn, and found shelter in numerous exotic harbours. Sailing Alone around the World is the extraordinary story of one man’s courage and resourcefulness, and has an enduring and universal appeal as a landmark of world adventure.
Size 198 x 129mm / 7 ¾” x 5”. Extent 164 pages.
ISBN 978-1-909612-60-0
Enchanting Philippines gives a pictorial overview of this intriguing and exciting archipelago, with its over 7,000 islands set in the sparkling Pacific Ocean. The intense, dark brooding green of the tropical vegetation, the blinding white coral sands of the beaches and the aquamarine blue of the surrounding tropical seas make for a fizzing cocktail of colour. Add the heat and humidity, suffused with the smells of cooking and tropical fruit hanging in the air; the colourful chaos of the towns and cities, and the brilliant smile that seems ready to erupt from any face at any opportunity, and you are getting closer to the distinct Filipino essence…
From the island and beach life of the Visayas to Mindanao in the south, and from the wild frontiers of Mindoro and Palawan to the bustling metropolis of downtown Manila, this fully updated second edition is a captivating portrait of this beautiful Southeast Asian island nation.
Nigel Hicks Based these days in south-west England, Nigel spent many years living in East Asia, and he continues to work regularly in the region, most especially in the Philippines. Working as a freelance writer and photographer, his work has appeared in a range of magazines and publications around the world. He has written a number of books about the Philippines, including Wild Philippines, Blue Skies Travel Guide to the Philippines, Exploring the Philippines and Enchanting Philippines, to name just a few. He holds a Fellowship with the British Institute of Professional Photography (BIPP), the highest qualification from what is one of the UK’s leading professional photography bodies.
Specifications
• 230 x 190 mm (9 x 7½”)
• 80 pages
• 10,000 words
• 180 photographs
• ISBN 9781913679767
• £12.99 hardback
• Publication September 2026
Enchanting Thailand is a vivid and colourful introduction to all the major tourist sights and places of interest throughout the country, from the cosmopolitan metropolis of Bangkok to fascinating but little visited regions in the north-east.
A country of intrigue and adventure, Thailand’s exotic mix of glistening temples, extraordinary annual festivals, idyllic tropical islands and genuinely hospitable people has made it one of the world’s most popular and rewarding travel destinations. The country is home to a distinctive culture that enables old traditions to sit comfortably within a prosperous and progressive society and enrich the lives of all who visit.
One of the original ‘Asian tiger’ economies, over the past three decades Thailand has survived boom and bust, undergone recovery, experienced political upheaval, and still welcomes all travellers with a warm and gracious smile.
Mick Shippen is a freelance writer and photographer who lived in Thailand for over 25 years, first in the northern city of Chiang Mai and then in Bangkok. He travels extensively throughout Asia conducting research for articles and taking photographs for local and international publications. He is the author of Enchanting Thailand, Enchanting Myanmar, Enchanting Laos, Enchanting Cambodia, Enchanting Phuket, Enchanting Chiang Mai and Enchanting Bangkok also in this series.
Specifications: • 260 x 215 mm (10 x 8”) • 80 pages • 10,000 words • 180 photographs
• ISBN 9781913679583 • £14.99 hardback • Available
An Identification Guide to Birds of Britain & Northern Europe is a photographic introduction to birds and bird watching, featuring 150 of the commoner bird species likely to be seen in the fields and gardens of Britain and Northern Europe. The user-friendly introduction covers geography, climate, taxonomy and nomenclature, habitats, bird identification, and the best places to watch birds. Common birds are then identified using six descriptive groups: seabirds, waders, birds of prey, game birds, woodpeckers and other exotic-looking birds and passerine (perching) birds.
About the Author
Peter Goodfellow is a retired school teacher and lifelong birdwatcher. He is a past Chairman of Devon Birdwatching and Preservation Society, and is regularly involved with BTO surveys. His previous publications include the AA Illustrated Birds of Britain & Europe and A Naturalist’s Guide to the Birds of Britain and Northern Europe (John Beaufoy Publishing). He lives in Devon.
About the Photographer
Paul Sterry is one of the UK’s leading wildlife and natural history photographers, with more than 40 highly successful books to his name. Originally trained as a biologist, he uses his knowledge of natural history and ecology to take images that depict wildlife in a natural context, and celebrate its beauty. He lives in Berkshire.
Specifications 192 x 135 mm / 7.5” x 5.25”. 160 pages.
Words 25,000 approx. Illustrations 300 colour photographs.
ISBN 978-1-912081-98-1
Price UK £10.99 paperback
Publication Available
A Naturalist’s Guide to the Mushrooms & other Fungi of Britain & Northern Europe is an introductory photographic guide to 280 commonly found species of mushroom and toadstool. The user-friendly introduction includes an overview of distribution, habitats, mushroom structure and nomenclature. There is useful advice on mushroom hunting, where to find mushrooms which are good to eat and their nutritional value, and how to identify and avoid poisonous species.
Josephine Bacon has been picking wild mushrooms since she was nine. Fired with enthusiasm for fungi by her natural sciences teacher at school, at the age of sixteen, she joined the British Mycological Society. She has a collection of 500 books, old and new, about fungi and has participated in many forays. Joesphine has translated four books on fungi from French, and has written several articles about wild mushrooms. This is her first book on the subject. About the photographer Paul Sterry is one of the UK’s leading wildlife and natural history photographers, with more than 40 highly successful books to his name. Originally trained as a biologist, he uses his knowledge of natural history and ecology to take images that serve to depict wildlife in a natural context, and to celebrate its beauty.
Size 180 x 128mm / 7” x 5”. Extent 160 pages. 40,000 words approx. c300 colour photographs.
ISBN 9781913679927
£9.99 (UK), paperback
Available
A Naturalist’s Guide to the Wild Flowers of Britain & Northern Europe is an introductory photographic guide to the commoner wild flowers of Britain and Northern Europe, featuring 280 species that the amateur naturalist might expect to see in the field or garden. The user-friendly introduction covers habitats,flower structure, identification, wild flower names, a glossary of botanical and habitat terms, and conservation, in a way that doesn’t assume prior knowledge of the subject. Includes a list of useful addresses and contacts.
Andrew Cleave MBE has written more than 30 books about natural history subjects, including field guides to trees and wild flowers. He began his career as a biology teacher before concentrating on writing, photography, lecturing and tour leading – he has led natural history tours to the Mediterranean, Spitsbergen, and many regions of Europe. Andrew was appointed MBE for services to Environmental Education in 1995.
Paul Sterry is one of the UK’s leading wildlife and natural history photographers, with more than 40 highly successful books to his name. Originally trained as a biologist, he uses his knowledge of natural history and ecology to take images that serve to depict wildlife in a natural context, and to celebrate its beauty.
Specifications 180 x 128mm / 7” x 5” Extent 160 pages 40,000 words approx. c300 colour photographs.
ISBN 978-1-912081-14-1
A Naturalist’s Guide to the Birds of Britain & Northern Europe is an introductory photographic guide to the commoner birds of Britain and Northern Europe, featuring 280 species that the amateur naturalist might expect to see in the field or garden. The user-friendly introduction covers geography, climate, habits, taxonomy and nomenclature, bird topography, and the best places to watch birds, in a way that doesn’t assume prior knowledge of the subject. Includes a list of useful addresses and contacts.
Peter Goodfellow is a retired school teacher and lifelong birdwatcher. He is a past Chairman of Devon Birdwatching & Preservation Society, and regularly involved with BTO surveys. His previous publications include “Shakespeare’s Birds”, “The AA Illustrated Birds of Britain & Europe” and “An Identification Guide to the Birds of Britain & Europe” (both with Paul Sterry).
Paul Sterry is one of the UK’s leading wildlife and natural history photographers, with more than 40 highly successful books to his name. Originally trained as a biologist, he uses his knowledge of natural history and ecology to take images that serve to depict wildlife in a natural context, and to celebrate its beauty.
Specifications 180 x 128mm / 7” x 5”. Extent 160 pages 40,000 words approx. c300 colour photographs.
ISBN 9781913679903
£9.99 (UK) paperback
Available
A Naturalist’s Guide to the Birds of Borneo is a fully revised introductory photographic guide to 280 bird species commonly seen in Borneo (including Sabah, Sarawak, Brunei and Kalimantan).
High quality photographs from one of Borneo’s top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers geography and climate, vegetation, opportunities for naturalists and the main sites for viewing the listed species. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the birds of Borneo encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name, IUCN status as of 2011 and its status in each state of Borneo.
Wong Tsu Shi, lives in Sabah, North Borneo. A keen photographer, his main interest is in the photo-documentation of the birds of Borneo and bird identification.
Specifications• 180 x 128 mm (7 x 5”) • 176 pages • 40,000 words approx. • 300 photographs
• ISBN 9781913679446 • £12.99 paperback • Available
A Naturalist’s Guide to the Butterflies of Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore & Thailand is a photographic identification guide to 280 butterfly species commonly seen in Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.
High quality photographs from the area’s top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers geography and climate, vegetation, opportunities for naturalists and the main sites for viewing the listed species. Also included is an all-important checklist of all of the butterflies of the region encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name, IUCN status as at 2011 and its status in each country.
About the author
Dr Laurence Kirton is an entomologist by profession and Head of the Biodiversity and Conservation of Fauna Programme in the Forest Research Institute Malaysia. His interest in butterflies began in his childhood and has continued into his professional career as a researcher. He holds a PhD in entomology from Imperial College of Science Technology and Medicine, London, and has authored several papers on Malaysian butterflies.
Size 180 x 128mm / 7″ x 5″. Extent 176 pages. Words 50,000 approx. c.300 photographs,
ISBN 978-1-912081-26-4 Price £12.99 paperback Available