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<p><b>A Gorgeously Illustrated Collection of First-Person Stories on the Sublime Joy of Flyfishing</b><br/><br/>Every fly fisher has one: that moment-that ineffable, transcendent moment-they can point to and say, <i>That's it. That was when time seemed to stop and I felt fully alive. That's why I fish.</i><br/><br/>Collected and framed by the award-winning writer Peter Kaminsky, <b><i>The Catch of a Lifetime</i></b> presents the moving first-person stories of more than seventy anglers recounting their catch of a lifetime. With its tales of brown trout in Montana and bluefish at Montauk Point, smallmouth in Minnesota's Boundary Waters and unforgettable adventures with giant taimen on the steppes of central Asia, bonefish in New Caledonia, white marlin in the Baja, and golden dorado in the tribal lands along the Amazon's headwaters, this gorgeously illustrated anthology is a transporting testament to the call that all anglers heed-to get out there and be one with the water. It distills perfectly the magic of the sport; you can't read it and not want to go fishing.<br/><br/>The contributor list is a diverse who's who of writers, artists, sportspeople, and others who've made flyfishing a singular passion, including Carl Hiaasen, Joan Wulff, Tom Colicchio, Charles Gaines, Rachel Maddow, Mark Kurlansky, Brittany Howard, John McPhee, Verlyn Klinkenborg, and Jared Zissu. Their encounters, their memories, the words they use to describe, say, a forty-pound salmon leaping into the air or the sight of a great blue heron soaring down the creek to steal a catch make this the book of a lifetime for any fly fisher.</p>

Curious about Pelicans? Or is it the pelicans that are the most inquisitive? Brutus Östling's pictures and photo books have been praised by the critics and have become best sellers with more than 200.000 copies sold in five years. He is now back with a selection of asstonishing photographs that take your breath away. A photo book with a difference about the Dalmatian Pelican in northern Greece and other pelicans of the world. Brutus Östling's and wildlife writer Susanne Åkesson's "Att överleva dagen" (Surviving the day) became the winner of the August Award (the Swedish equivalent of Man Booker Prize) for non-fuction 2009. Swedish title: "De krushuvade och andra pelikaner"

<p><b>A fascinating and entertaining collection of facts, quotes and stories, celebrating Sir David Attenborough's wicked sense of humour and astute wisdom.</b><br/><br/>David Attenborough is a national treasure, known for his soothing voice, calming presence, passion for the natural world, and his humble, easy-going nature. Despite his incredible talent and influence, he tends to play it all down, one time stating that, 'I can't believe I'm still employed'.<br/><br/>So if he won't celebrate himself, we'll have to do it for him.<br/><br/>Filled with facts, tributes and anecdotes, as well as beautiful illustrations, this enormously positive book celebrates Sir David, providing a fascinating insight into his life as well as showcasing his brilliant sense of humour. Running chronologically, this book begins with his early days, to his first job at the BBC, to eventually becoming the most esteemed naturalist on the planet, as he is today.<br/><br/>Such revelations include:<br/>- There are 18 plants and animals named after him<br/>- When asked by a reporter how many degrees he had, he said it would be 'rude to count'*<br/>- The single thing that would improve his quality of life is 'good, workable knees'.<br/><br/>Blending his quips galore with his powerful messages on the environment and future of the planet, this timely book showcases everything we love about Sir David, making it the perfect gift for any fan.<br/><br/>* He has over thirty!</p>

Few areas in Sweden are able to offer a more varied natural landscape than <b><i>Vattenriket</i></b> in Kristianstad.<br/>Join wildlife photographer <b>Patrik Olofsson</b> on a journey through a diverse landscape where inaccessible wilderness borders on urban waterways where otters swim in the city's canals and White-tailed Eagles daily circle the rooftops.<br/>Visit wet meadows, swamp forests and reed beds. Travel along meandering, willow-lined waterways and through pastures and beech forest ravines.<br/><br/>Experience <b><i>Vattenriket</i></b>, one of Sweden's most diverse and unique habitats where you will find many of our endangered flora and fauna. Vattenriket is a book about Sweden's first UNESCO biosphere reserve, established in 2005.<br/>Kristianstad was founded in the 17th century as a defence installation in the middle of this wetland. The Helge å river and its fluctuating water levels are still a major feature of the city.<br/><br/>The book is published in <b>Swedish</b>, <b>English</b> and <b>German</b>.<br/>ISBN Swedish: 9789188435231<br/>ISBN English: 9789188435248<br/>ISBN German: 9789188435255

Facing The Climate [Bok / Inbunden]

<p>Photography is often about timing. Capturing the moment. The moment, which is often preceded by ideas, planning, a lot of work and many hours in a hide. Sometimes you get lucky. That moment may be full of action and over in a thousandth of a second, but it may be longer, calmer even meditative. </p><p>In this book, photographer Kristoffer Sahlén has compiled his most unusual and unique photographs. Photographs and humorous anecdotes from some of the best moments he has experienced amongst wild animals in the Scandinavian countryside, when he has been at the right place at the right time to capture the moment. Angry Elks, Bears that get a bit too close for comfort and Sweden s longest Red Deer are just a few of the characters you will meet in this book.</p>

This book tells the exciting story of how Swedish Prince Eugen took a lively interest in flowers and plants, and presents his original flowerpot design, which has now been in production for nearly a century. From the florist working at Waldemarsudde as a cicerone, we discover how flowers played a vital role in the Prince s life at Waldemarsudde, and how important they still are today at this beautiful artist home in Stockholm. The florist also presents inspiring tips on how to arrange flowers in the famous pots, as table decorations and in the garden.