John Beaufoy Publishing

Photographic identification guide to the 280 flower species most commonly seen in Sri Lanka. Over 300 high quality photographs from Sri Lanka’s top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution and habitat. The user-friendly introduction covers geography and climate, the different habitats and flower structure. Also included is a complete checklist of the flowers of Sri Lanka.

Darshani Singhalage has been documenting and identifying wild flowers in Sri Lanka for over 20 years. She has a BSc special degree in Botany and a PhD in multi microbial biofilms and their benefits in plant growth promotion. She is also a botanical illustrator. She is currently a lecturer in the Uva Wellassa University, Sri Lanka.
Nadeera Weerasinghe has worked as a naturalist for Jetwing Hotels and subsequently Ceylon Tea Trails. He has contributed research papers on amphibian fauna and herpetology and has assisted with several television documentaries on Sri Lanka. He has a special interest in photographing and wildflowers. Currently he manages Sir John’s Bungalow in the Knuckles Nature Reserve.
Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne is one of Sri Lanka’s most high profile wildlife personalities. He is passionate about Sri Lanka’s natural history and has authored and photographed over 300 articles for national and international newspapers and magazines on Sri Lankan biodiversity, travel and business topics. His many books include Wild Sri Lanka and the Photographic Field Guide to the Birds of Sri Lanka also published by John Beaufoy Publishing.

Beginning with a definition of who the people of The Philippines are, this fully illustrated history then tracks back to describe the prehistory of the country through to 1500 AD. The next two chapters chart the colonial experiences under Spain (1500–1896), then the first republic and the subsequent defeat by the United States (1860–1910). Following this are chapters on the Japanese occupation and the third republic (1910–1972). Next comes a description of the Marcos dictatorship and its consequences (1970–1986) and the book ends with a look at the fifth republic and the future of the country. Ray Canoy’s authoritative text describes the history of The Philippines from pre-history to the present day.

Ray Canoy writes on world history and was Associate Professor of European History at the University of Oklahoma until 2013. He has a PhD from Indiana University and is the author of The Discreet Charm of the Police State: The Landpolizei and the Transformation of Bavaria 1945-1965. He is working on a study of Ireland and the Philippines as agrarian Catholic ex-colonies of imperial Western powers, as well as a novel of Sundaland, a dry-land, alternate-world Southeast Asia where the Ice Age never ended. Born in Cebu, he lives in Europe.

Specifications• 246 x 189 mm (9½ x 7½”) • 244 pages • 76,500 words approx. • 260 photographs,illustrations and maps
• ISBN 978-1-912081-96-7
• £25.00 (UK), paperback with flaps

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 blended with descriptive passages about monuments surviving today that are relevant to and help illuminate the history. Political development is thus paralleled by Thailand’s cultural development, especially in relation to the religious and royal architecture.

Thailand’s historical progression has been complex, and although the foundations of national identity – religion and monarchy in particular – were established in the earliest days of statehood dating back to the 13th century, it is only in comparatively recent times that all elements – social, political, cultural and linguistic – have cohered into what is recognizable today as Thai and Thailand. By linking the text to existing landmarks, the history provides both an enjoyable read in its own right and a fascinating guide to the monuments and buildings that visitors can see on their travels around the country. This third edition brings the history fully up to date.

John Hoskin is a British writer who has been based in Bangkok for the past
34 years. After completing a BA degree in History and a Masters in Cultural Studies at the University of Birmingham, England, he worked in London, Sydney, Amsterdam and Hong Kong before settling in Thailand. He is the author of more than 20 books on Thai and Southeast Asian history, culture and travel, including The Mekong: A River and Its People, Bangkok by Design, Presenting Thailand and The Thai World.

Specifications
240 x 198 mm (9½ x 7¾”) • 240 pages • 48,000 words approx. • 200 photographs,illustrations and maps
• ISBN 9781913679156 • £25.00 (UK) • Paperback with flaps • September 2026

Beginning with a definition of who the Cambodians are, this fully illustrated history then tracks back to the earliest kingdoms before 800 AD, followed by an investigation of the creation of the magnificent city of Angkor and Cambodia’s centuries of greatness up to 1400 AD. The following chapter describes the times from 1400–1860, which were centuries of crisis, succeeded by the recovery during next 100 years when the country came under the influence of the French. The final chapter discusses the disastrous Khmer Rouge and finishes with the significance of the UN and Hun Sen. Philip Coggan’s illuminating text follows the changing fortunes of Cambodia from pre-history to the present day.

Philip Coggan is a freelance journalist based in Cambodia. Australian by origin, he fell in love with Asia on his first visit to Bali, and has been travelling and living in the region ever since. He is the author of “Spirit Worlds”, also published by John Beaufoy Publishing.

Specifications:• 246 x 189 mm (9½ x 7½”) • 208 pages • 60,000 words approx. • 200 photographs, illustrations and maps
• ISBN 978-1-912081-97-4
• £25.00 (UK), paperback with flaps

Blue Skies Guide: Philippines is a brand new pocket-sized guidebook for the modern traveller, with the added bonus of information about natural and wildlife, and where to find them.
In three parts, the first section describes the major highlights and the natural environment, with details on where and how to explore nature and the wildlife of the country. The second section looks at significant locations with information for each on cultural sites, interesting architecture, local food and customs, plants and animals, activities, entertainment and shopping opportunities. The final section contains all of the practical information needed both before and during a stay

Nigel Hicks Devon-born, Nigel has lived for many years in Southeast Asia and is a frequent visitor to The Philippines. Now working as a freelance writer and photographer, his work has appeared in numerous magazines and publications around the world and he has written and photographed a number of books about the country, including “Enchanting Philippines”, “Presenting The Philippines”, “The Philippines: The Most Beautiful Places” and “Journey Through The Philippines”, all published by John Beaufoy Publishing. He has been awarded a Fellowship by the British Institute of Professional Photography (BIPP).

Specifications:• 180 x 128 mm (7 x 5”) • 160 pages • 40,000 words approx. • 100 photographs
• ISBN 9781913679729
• £12.99 paperback, available

A brand new, pocket-sized guidebook for the modern traveller with the added bonus of information about nature and wildlife, and where to find them.
In three parts, the first section describes the major highlights and the natural environment, with details on where and how to explore nature and the wildlife of the country. The second section looks at significant locations with information for each on cultural sites, interesting architecture, local food and customs, plants and animals, activities, and shopping opportunities. The final section contains all of the practical information needed both before and during a stay.

David Bowden is a freelance journalist based in Malaysia, specializing in travel and the environment. While Australian, he’s been living in Asia longer than he can remember, and returns to his home country as a tourist. When not travelling the world, he enjoys relaxing with his equally adventurous wife Maria and daughter Zoe. He’s the author of Enchanting Borneo, Enchanting Malaysia and Enchanting Singapore all published by John Beaufoy Publishing.

Specifications • 180 x 128 mm (7 x 5”) • 160 pages • 40,000 words approx. • 100 photographs
• ISBN 978-1-912081-51-6
• £12.99 (UK), A$29.99 (Australia), available, paperback

Blue Skies Guide: 25 Best Day Walks in Hong Kong guides you through rugged hills, forested valleys, reservoirs and waterfalls, temples and ageing villages, long abandoned forts and lonely islands. The length of each walk is listed at the beginning and an introduction describes its character. Details on accessing the walk are given, and the author’s commentary accompanied by his atmospheric photographs bring each one vividly to life. Detailed maps illustrate the route.

Martin Williams, originally from Yorkshire, UK, and based in Hong Kong since 1987, is a writer and photographer, as well as a nature tour leader and ecological consultant, with a strong interest in wildlife and conservation issues including global warming. He’s written numerous articles for magazines including BBC Wildlife, National Wildlife and Reader’s Digest. He’s the author of Enchanting Hong Kong and co-produced the nature film Explore Wild Hong Kong.

“The 25 Best Day Walks in Hong Kong” by Dr Martin Williams is one of those seminal hiking books that I’ve been waiting for. As the founder and organizer of one of the world’s largest hiking groups, this book helps to expand my knowledge with information previously unknown to me about Hong Kong’s trails. I highly recommend it to novice as well as experienced hikers or visitors who want to get a taste of what Hong Kong could offer on its heritage and outdoors. Happy Hiking!”
– SK Shum, Founder and Organiser, Hong Kong Hiking Meetup

“Hong Kong’s hyper-dense urban area is matched by areas of great wilderness, villages, mountains and long coastlines. Martin’s book allows you to discover the best Hong Kong has to offer at a moment’s notice, and return to urban life with renewed vigour and inspiration. With his photographer’s eye for details and decades of wandering the trails, “The 25 Best Day Walks in Hong Kong” is a must-bring guide to your next hike.”
– Paul Zimmerman, District Councillor and co-founder of Designing Hong Kong

Specifications • 180 x 128 mm (7 x 5”) • 160 pages • 50,000 words approx. • 100 photographs
• ISBN 9781912081769 • £12.99 (UK) paperback, available

Journeying by river provides the perfect opportunity to discover new places or see a new side of a familiar destination. Presented here are 50 remarkable and memorable trips chosen because of the stunning scenery they pass through as well as the historic and cultural sites that can be visited from side excursions. Some cover lengthy trips such as a cruise on the Danube that passes through ten countries from its source before emptying into the Black Sea; others are shorter but have a strong, unifying theme, such as Portugal’s Douro River that was built on viticulture. In Southeast Asia, the leisurely pace of a river trip along the Yangtze, Mekong or Ayeryawaddy Rivers allows time to take in the ancient cultures and exotic landscapes.

Beautiful countryside, wine-rich valleys and dramatic gorges are the highlights of a river journey; the scenery is constant and ever changing. But as well as the natural wonders, there are also remarkable man-made engineering feats to experience as you pass through intricate lock systems or under state-of-the-art bridges.

All the important landmarks and cities, scenery and architecture are described for each journey, and each one is illustrated with a route map.

Deborah Stone is an award-winning cruise writer who has contributed to the travel pages of many British national newspapers and magazines. She has also written guidebooks to the UK, and enjoys walking the River Thames path as well as getting away to the coast.
Nick Dalton is a travel journalist who specialises in writing about cruises for a number of publications including The Times. He has written various guidebooks and when he is not on a cruise ship he can often be found skiing – which he also regularly writes about.

Specifications • 260 x 215 mm (10¼ x 8½”) • 208 pages • 46,000 words • c170 photographs + 50 route maps
• ISBN 978-1-912081-94-3
• £25.00 (UK), A$49.99 (Australia), hardback with dust-jacket

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 user-friendly introduction covers communication and calling behaviour, breeding and life cycles, frogs as indicators of environmental health and amphibian declines, frog observation and ethical field study techniques, and frog-friendly gardens.

The third edition features a new introduction, a completely revised section on tree frogs to reflect the latest taxonomy, 15 new species and numerous new photographs. Also included is an up-to-date checklist of all of the frogs of Australia encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name, its presence in a particular state or territory and its global IUCN status as at 2025.

Scott Eipper is a herpetological consultant, author and wildlife photographer who works with his wife, Tie in their business Nature 4 You. As part of his role, Scott conducts wildlife surveys, snake management training, emergency removals and educational displays. He has written 13 books, numerous papers and articles on Australian herpetofauna.
Tie Eipper is a wildlife consultant and photographer who works with her husband in their business Nature 4 You. With over 20 years’ experience working with snakes and other reptiles across Australia, Tie is the collection manager of Nature 4 You. She has written seven books, numerous papers and articles on Australian herpetofauna.

Specifications • 180 x 128 mm (7 x 5”) • 176 pages • 40,000 words approx. • 300 photographs
• ISBN 9781917879125 • £12.99 (UK), A$29.99 (Australia), paperback • Publication November 2026

A Naturalist’s Guide to the Dangerous Creatures of Australia is an easy-to-use introductory photographic guide to 280 species of dangerous creature commonly encountered in Australia. The species include terrestrial and aquatic invertebrates, fishes, amphibians, snakes and other reptiles, birds and mammals.

High quality photographs are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which include nomenclature, size, distribution, habits and habitat, as well as the level of danger. The user-friendly introduction covers the geography and climate of Australia, types of habitat, and details of orders and families.

The fully updated second edition includes many new photographs and updated taxonomy.

Scott Eipper is a herpetological consultant, author and wildlife photographer who works with his wife, Tie, in their business Nature 4 You. As part of his role, Scott conducts wildlife surveys, snake management training, emergency removals and educational displays. He has written eight books, and numerous papers and articles on Australian herpetofauna.

Peter Rowland is a nature conservationist and educator, who worked at the Australian Natural History Museum for a period spanning 20 years. Peter has a comprehensive knowledge of Australian fauna and flora, and has written and contributed to 15 books and several scientific papers on the wildlife of Australasia. In 1999, Peter received a Whitley Award from the Royal Zoological Society of New South Wales.

Specification • 180 x 128 mm (7 x 5”) • 176 pages • 40,000 words approx. • 300 photographs
• ISBN 9781913679620 • A$29.99 (Australia), £12.99 (UK) paperback • Available