Lesley Bayley Books

What is a continent, and are there seven or five? Did you know that the continents can move? How does this happen and what does it mean for the future of the continent you live on? Find out all about Earth's continents, how they are similar and how they differ, as well as the effect people have had on the landscapes where they live. There are 51 countries and independent states in Europe, although politics in some areas cause people to believe this number should be different. The countries in Europe with the most people are Russia, Germany, Great Britain and France. People from Europe migrated to Australia in large numbers from the 1800s onwards, resulting in millions of Australians now having ancestors who lived somewhere in Europe.

London has developed into a centre of finance and commerce, with residents whose commitment to the arts has given it a vibrant theatre culture, and some of the world's best museums and galleries. Located on both sides of theRiver Thames, London is the most multi ethnic place in the UK. From Buckingham Palace to The LondonEye and Westminster, London has attractions that date from the ancient to the ultra-modern.The world's great cities are more than just interesting places to visit.

Beijing has an ancient heritage as a capital city.It has successfully transitioned from being an administrative centre for the Emperors, to a powerhouse and hub for the government of thePeople's Republic of China. Beijing's mix of historic hutongs, and amazing modern buildings, fascinates the whole world. The world's great cities are more than just interesting places to visit.

Provides advice on a variety of problems that may arise while training horses.

All three books (Iris, Iris and the Friends, and Widower's House) are now available in a single edition, told by the person who knew her best, with gentle humour - at times unbearably moving - in Bayley's portrayal of a remarkable woman.

What is a continent, and are there seven or five? Did you know that the continents can move? How does this happen and what does it mean for the future of the continent you live on? Find out all about Earth's continents, how they are similar and how they differ, as well as the effect people have had on the landscapes where they live. The continent of Asia covers about 30% of the Earth's land surface. It is the biggest of all the world's continents, and the birthplace of the world's largest religions. In this book, find out how the way people in Asia live and work has been influenced by the varied climates and landscapes of their continent.

This powerful, accessible new study explores the contributions that anthropology has made to the study and understanding of Islam.

he Outback is not a place with any definite boundary. When Australians refer to the Outback, they mean the enormous regions of the country that are far away from the sorts of services, transport and facilities that people expect to find in urban areas. Find out who lives in the Outback, how they survive and why they choose to live in one of the harshest but most beautiful places on Earth. - One of the largest wilderness regions left in the world - Cattle stations bigger than countries - Ancient and sparsely populated

What is a continent, and are there seven or five? Did you know that the continents can move? How does this happen and what does it mean for the future of the continent you live on? Find out all about Earth's continents, how they are similar and how they differ, as well as the effect people have had on the landscapes where they live. South America is home to the Amazon rainforest, a place with legendary status and one of the world's most treasured locations. With their Spanish, Portuguese, African and South American indigenous heritage, the people of South America manage to combine their cultural heritages to produce populations that are vibrant and unique.

What is a continent, and are there seven or five? Did you know that the continents can move? How does this happen and what does it mean for the future of the continent you live on? Find out all about Earth's continents, how they are similar and how they differ, as well as the effect people have had on the landscapes where they live. Although Africa is now one single continent, there is a rift running through it that will one day tear it apart into two separate landmasses. Find out when this will happen, and then delve into all the other fascinating facts about Africa that you always wanted to know.

What is a continent, and are there seven or five? Did you know that the continents can move? How does this happen and what does it mean for the future of the continent you live on? Find out all about Earth's continents, how they are similar and how they differ, as well as the effect people have had on the landscapes where they live. The North American continent spans a huge area, including Greenland, Canada, the USA and Mexico, as well as the countries in Central America and the Caribbean. The largest cities in North America are New York, Los Angeles and Mexico City. The Caribbean is even home to the world's second largest coral reef. In this book, you will find out about places in North America that you never know existed!

What is a continent, and are there seven or five? Did you know that the continents can move? How does this happen and what does it mean for the future of the continent you live on? Find out all about Earth's continents, how they are similar and how they differ, as well as the effect people have had on the landscapes where they live. The snow, ice and blizzards make Antarctica a lethal place for people who do not have the proper clothing, shelter and survival equipment. Despite these weather conditions, Antarctica has a thriving wildlife population visiting and living on its continental edges. Find out about the wild animals and the landscapes of this frozen continent, and why some people actually want to live in such a remote place.

Weather and climate refer to the rain sunshine wind and temperature but they do it in different ways. They both describe the condition of the atmosphere - the fragile thin layer of gases that surrounds Earth. Find out what causes weather and climate and how we can predict what they will be like in the future. STEM stands for science technology engineering and mathematics and it is not just for scientists. The existence of the whole Universe including us and our daily lives can all be described with the wonderful scientific facts that make up the topics included in STEM. In this series you will find out how easy STEM is to understand and also discover how you can see it in action every second of every day.

Where did our Solar System come from? Is Pluto still a planet? Our Solar System is huge and still full of mysterious places. It is only within the last few hundred years we have been able to see it with telescopes, and realise that a twinkling star is much more than a tiny light in our sky.

For humans and other life on this planet Earth is the most precious place in the Universe. Have you ever wondered what's deep down under your feet or how our Earth was formed Find out the answers to these and many other questions and you will then be able to look around you with a whole new appreciation of the place where we all life.

Alles Gute kommt vom Boden. Das trifft in der Pferdeausbildung in der Tat zu. Denn Bodenarbeit fördert das Körpergefühl, dient der Gymnastizierung, stärkt das Vertrauen und ist die ideale Vorbereitung und Ergänzung zum Reittraining. Dieses Buch stellt die Methoden der bekanntesten Ausbilder Schritt für Schritt vor und gibt dem Leser die Möglichkeit, diese individuell für sein Pferd zu nutzen und zu kombinieren. Bodenarbeit in der Praxis: Join up mit Monty Roberts, Natural Horsemanship mit Pat Parelli, TTEAM mit Linda Tellington-Jones, Passive Führerschaft mit Mark Rashid, Mentale Kommunikation mit Dan Franklin, Think Equus mit Michael Peace, Positive Pferdemagie mit Ross Simpson

Přehled nejmodernějších výcvikových metod, cvičitelů a "škol", který milovníkům koní pomůže lépe poznat, ale hlavně efektivněji trénovat své svěřence. Na koních se zdaleka jen nejezdí, přestože mnozí laikové si to představují. Aby se z koně stal rozumný, příjemný a bezpečný partner, je třeba věnovat se i takzvané práci ze země. Ta je totiž stejně důležitá jako práce v sedle. S její pomocí dokážete zlepšit ohebnost, poslušnost a celkovou kondici svého koně, prospět jeho zdraví a mentálnímu i fyzickému rozvoji.Naučíte se naladit na jemnou řeč koňského těla a budete spolu bez potíží komunikovat. V knize plné názorných barevných fotografií najdete nejmodernější výcvikové metody a světoznámé odborníky, jako jsou Monty Roberts nebo Pat Parelli. Dozvíte se mnohé o koňských masážích, o lonžování, o práci na ruce, ale i věci tak zajímavé, jako je pozitivní koňská magie.

S knihou Kůň a jeho řeč nahlédnete do pocitů svého koně. Pochopíte jeho chování a poznáte, v jakém je rozpoložení. Jeho pohled a postavení uší prozradí leccos o koňské duši. Zjistíte také, jak můžete předcházet některým jeho zlozvykům.

Všetko o tom, ako porozumieť správaniu koňa. Pozorovať kone je fascinujúce. Ak sa vám podarí porozumieť ich signálom, môžete sa započúvať aj do ich konverzácie. Rozumiete dobre správaniu koňa? Viete prečo hrabe kopytami?... obhrýza ohradu ohradu alebo dvierka v stajni?... Bojí sa vstúpiť do prepravného boxu?... S touto knihou nazriete do pocitov svojho koňa. Pochopíte jeho správanie a zistíte, v akom je rozpoložení. Jeho pohľad a postavenie uší prezradí všeličo o konskej duši. Zistíte tiež, ako môžete predchádzať niektorým jeho zlozvykom.