Oceans and Marine Life

A vivid journey around England's great seaside resorts, exploring their history and current struggle, and what they reveal about England, from the award-winning author of Love of CountryEngland's seaside is...

Triumphs and disasters in the deep seaThis is a journey through time and water, to the bottom of the ocean and the future of our planet. We do not see...

Charting the waves a mere fish can send through history, Kurlansky has fashioned an epic masterpiece out of a seemingly small subject. 'Who would ever think that a book on...

Earth is home to a huge story that is rarely told - that of our ocean. Not the fish or the dolphins, but the massive ocean engine itself- what it...

This is a tale of human obsession, one intrepid tuna, the dedicated fisherman who caught and set her free, the promises and limits of ocean science and the big truth...

The Little Encyclopedia of Mermaids is an A-to-Z compendium that spans the globe-from the Isle of Man to the depths of the Sea of Japan-weaving together famous and popular tales...

Australia and the Australian landscape conjure up images of golden sand beaches with blue water and white-tipped waves, red, rocky expanses punctuated with the ghostly trunks of gum trees, blue-green...

This is a tale of human obsession, one intrepid tuna, the dedicated fisherman who caught and set her free, the promises and limits of ocean science and the big truth...

This is an illustrated account of these remarkable vessels which played a crucial role in the Allied offensives of the 1939-45 war. The American-built landing ship was a vessel of...

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The highly anticipated follow-up to the bestselling book Shake, Shake Puppies also features 61 dogs caught mid-shake-only this time they're even more adorable and laughter inducing. Shake Puppies features two...

Working principally in drawing and print media on paper, Emma Stibbon RA (b. 1962) depicts landscapes and environments that are undergoing dynamic transformation, among them the polar regions, volcanic areas,...

The ultimate photographic collection of the most historic trees on the planet. Uncover remarkable trees from around the world, many of which have borne witness to key moments in history...

Discover amazing undersea animals and their spectacular marine habitats in this lively flap book. Little Fish is swimming all around the oceans looking for his friend, Frankie. Can you help...

*** 'An ever-dependable showcase for the best images of Britain.' - The Telegraph 'Feature[s] a plethora of stunning black & white images that capture the UK's diverse topography in all...

The ultimate photographic collection of the most historic trees on the planet. Uncover remarkable trees from around the world, many of which have borne witness to key moments in history...

Geopressure drives fluid flow and is important for hydrocarbon exploration, carbon sequestration, and designing safe and economical wells. This concise guide explores the origins of geopressure and presents a step-by-step...

Wyl Menmuir's The Draw of the Sea is a beautifully written and deeply moving portrait of the Cornish Coast and the people who make their livings there, examining the ephemeral...

The types of plants and animals that live on seashores in temperate regions are similar around the globe, but many of the individual species in south-eastern Australia are found only...

BBC R4 Book of the Week'Brilliant' Guardian 'Fascinating and often delightful' The Times What if intelligent life on Earth evolved not once, but twice? The octopus is the closest we...

'A beautiful, heartfelt love letter to the sea, and a cherished industry. Ash is a force of nature, she's a testament to working hard and dreaming big' Dermot O'Leary 'A...

Where's Bob? On a mountaintop? In a wooded forest? Maybe a TV studio? Find the world's favorite painting instructor in more than a dozen unique settings within this original search-and-find...

AMAZING ILLUSTRATIONS: Explore Caroline Selme's intricately drawn underwater world, bursting with minute detail! ADDICTIVE GAMEPLAY: A matching game for the whole family with super-detailed underwater scenes that reward returning again...

'A beautiful, heartfelt love letter to the sea, and a cherished industry. Ash is a force of nature, she's a testament to working hard and dreaming big' Dermot O'Leary 'A...

From Dawn to Dusk is a practical, hands-on guide to mastering the techniques required to take better, more creative, landscape photographs. This updated edition of From Dawn to Dusk features...

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Author: Phaidon Editors Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 352 A richly illustrated celebration of the world's oceans and seas through art, history, oceanography, marine biology, and culture The latest instalment...

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Author: Catherine Musemeche, MD Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 320 "Magnificently researched, brilliantly written, Lethal Tides is immensely entertaining and reads like an action novel. Catherine Musemeche has brought to...

The adventure that started it all, introducing readers to Dirk Pitt, "oceanography's answer to Indiana Jones" (Associated Press), and a #1 New York Times -bestselling series. On a quiet Greek...

Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodBeneath the shimmering surface of the world's oceans lies a realm of breathtaking complexity and wonder — and The Seas: An Introduction to the...

Edition: 1st ed.,Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Previous ownerFrom the sunlit shallows of coral reefs to the crushing darkness of the ocean's deepest trenches, The Life...

Author: Steve Parker Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 240 Camouflage is essential to surviving in the wild. Both a built-in defence mechanism and a cunning tactic for attack, this biological...

Author: Frane Lessac (Author/Illustrator) Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 48 A new dive into fascinating facts from best-selling, multi-award-winning author/illustrator Frane Lessac. Along the coastline of Australia, underwater reefs are...

Author: Craig Foster Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 320 An awe-inspiring narrative about the power of nature and our place within it, from the creator of My Octopus Teacher, filmmaker...

Simon gives his friend a proper send-off before she moves away in this eighth book in The Not-So-Tiny Tales of Simon Seahorse chapter book series.Simon's friend DeeDee is moving away!...

Simon has lots of ideas about for an upcoming dance performance-maybe too many ideas-in the sixth book of The Not-So-Tiny Tales of Simon Seahorse chapter book series.Simon and his friends...

The official children's book to the Netflix original documentary series, Our Planet, with a foreword by Sir David Attenborough. This glorious visual celebration of the natural world combines extraordinary photography...

Here's a story the sailors singOf a tiny fish and a mighty kingWho became best friends of all strange thingsBeneath the ocean waves.While all the other fish flee in terror...

Everyone Wants an Octopus Book! is a thought-provoking picture book about how everyone deserves to see themselves in books. Inky the octopus wants to read a book with a character...

A dive into fascinating facts from best-selling, multi-award-winning author/illustrator Frane Lessac. Now in paperback! Along the coastline of Australia, underwater reefs are bustling with the most amazing sea creatures living...

Author: Baensch, Hans A.; Debelius, HelmutBinding: HardbackPublished: Mergus, 1994Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis comprehensive guide presents a detailed overview of marine life. It serves as an...

A claustrophobic, literary dystopia set in the hot, luscious landscape of Andalusia from the author of The Golden Key. After the ravages of global warming, this is place of deep...

A dive into fascinating facts from best-selling, multi-award-winning author/illustrator Frane Lessac. Now in paperback! Along the coastline of Australia, underwater reefs are bustling with the most amazing sea creatures living...

Author: Hans HassBinding: HardbackPublished: Jarrolds, 1953Condition:Book: FairJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxing, price clippedMarkings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.Condition remarks: Minor...

A bright, entertaining exploration of what scientists study in the deepest oceans, told in comic book style. Join two scientists as they climb inside a hi-tech submersible and descend into...

Ready for a LIFESIZE adventure? Step into the book and see how you measure up against some of the world's most incredible LIFESIZE OCEAN ANIMALS. Go face to face with...