FLF26 Natural Science

From the acclaimed wildlife photographers and authors of the international bestseller WILD LAND comes a remarkable new project four years in the making. Peter and Beverly Pickford return with WILD OCEAN, a stunning and unforgettable portrait of some of the earth’s remaining wild marine environments and shorelines. In a time where overfishing, overuse, pollution and global warming has plunged much of the world’s oceans into despair, the Pickfords set out to highlight what humanity stands to lose – by showing the astonishing beauty of what, for now, is alive and thriving. Magnificent photographs reveal untouched marine habitats and dynamic coastal habitats, from South Africa’s Transkei Wild Coast and the vast tern flocks of the Seychelle to the endangered whale sharks of Australia’s Ningaloo Coast and the icy waters of Alaska and British Columbia’s southwest coast. Experience the steamy rainforests of central America and Cuba’s protected Jardines de la Reina, the legendary diversity of the Galápagos Islands, the deep-water reefs of the South Pacific’s Coral Triangle, the polar bear realms of the Arctic, and the penguins, seals and whales of South Georgia Island and Antarctica. A fascinating text details the photographers’ unbelievable journey through some of the planet’s most pristine waters, while issuing a vital call to action: that we must all play a part in protecting these wild oceans for the sake of their future – and ours.

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A celebration of French-inspired cuisine and a tribute to the wild, Dining with Elephants invites you to discover not only exquisite dishes, but the magic of a life lived close to nature. This book is a collection of true stories from 27 years of living in the African bush. A feast of close encounters: elephants strolling past your table, rhinos squatting on the lodge veranda, cheetahs hunting at your front door, and a bushbaby at the bar. Each story captures the chaos, humour, and profound lessons of life among the wild. It is about coexistence, sharing space with untamed wisdom, and discovering humility in the presence of true intelligence. Alongside, Françoise shares the inventive, resourceful dishes she created with her Zulu kitchen team. Dining with Elephants is not an ordinary cookbook; it’s a feast of stories and flavours from the heart of the African bush, where French cuisine meets wild adventure

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From the author of the bestselling A Guide to Tidal Pools of the Western Cape, and co-authored with Matthew Dowling, comes a new book: A Guide to Wild Swimming in the Western Cape. It is both a love letter to nature and a practical companion for those drawn to wild swimming.From tidal pools and mountain streams to remote river bends and kelp lined coves, this guide invites you to explore 100 of the most breathtaking, soul-restoring swim spots across the Western Cape. Blending personal reflections, ecological notes, and historical context with everything you need to plan your swim, including detailed directions, maps, accessibility notes, safety tips, and information on parking and ablutions; it's a book for seasoned swimmers, curious newcomers, families, solo wanderers, and everyone in between.More than a guide, it is a call to tread lightly, listen deeply, and return to something ancient and healing in ourselves. Let this be your invitation to remember that immersion in wild water returns us not just to ourselves but to belonging in nature.

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For more than 50 years David Bristow has been jaunting around southern Africa collecting curious wilderness anecdotes and historical nuggets from chats around the fireside as well as the rare books sections of the region’s foremost libraries. His singular obsession with the region’s remarkable people, creatures and places has culminated in a treasure trove of travel writing that plucks a motley crew of fascinating individuals from relative obscurity, connects the dots between past and present, and renews our appreciation for our natural heritage.  Loony Birds, Lion Men and the Snake That Was a Gerbil draws from Bristow’s Stories from the Veld collection to bring readers the ultimate compilation of fascinating characters, extraordinary insights and action-packed bush tales of derring-do. Meet a 5-foot-tall gender-bending doctor prone to gun duels and a Khoi chief who escaped Robben Island multiple times. Venture to Mapungubwe, South Africa’s very own El Dorado, learn how the Sabi Reserve’s first game ranger fought off two lions with the help of his trusty hound and get ready to pick your jaw up off the floor. 

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Accompanying the release of WILD OCEAN is a new edition of its predecessor. Available for the first time in a new, smaller format, readers can now enjoy the global bestseller, WILD LAND, wherever they go.

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