David Alderton Books

This comprehensive encyclopedia of the world's birds presents a fantastic visual guide to the major avian species and families, from America's tiniest insect-catchers to the giant, flightless species still living on the African plains. A 420-page directory features fully illustrated entries for hundreds of birds, as well as detailing many other related species. The activities of birds are explored in a natural history section, detailing anatomy, flight, feeding, pairing and nesting. There are also tips on birdwatching for those who want to get a closer look at these fascinating creatures. This is an authoritative and sumptuous guide to the diversity of bird life across the globe.

A book is not about something. A book is for someone.You want to write a nonfiction book that matters. A book readers love and rave about. A book they underline, dog-ear, and highlight. A must-read.How do you do that, when you’ve never written a book like that before? When you aren’t sure what content to include in a nonfiction book, or how to organize it? And when you’re not sure if your idea is worth pursuing in the first place?At the heart of the answers to all these questions is a craft created by AJ Harper, ghostwriter and editor for some of the foremost thought leaders of our time. The foundation of that craft is a simple, yet powerful Reader First. When you learn how to put your reader first at every stage of book development, writing, and editing, you can create the connection and trust required to transform their lives.In these pages, Harper reveals the proven methods and frameworks she has used for nearly two decades to write and edit perennial bestsellers. It’s not the easy way, or the fast way; it’s the effective way. The payoff for doing this important a must-read book, and a massive readership who serve as ambassadors for your message and your brand.

With detailed captions explaining the origins, habitat and behaviour of these fascinating species, Crocodiles, Alligators & Lizards is an engaging pictorial guide in over 200 brilliant photographs, each accompanied by a caption with fascinating information about the featured reptile's characteristics.

The imagined biography of medieval Kent's real-life conjoined twins.

Practical family reference guide to keeping pet birds, with expert advice on buying, understanding, breeding and exhibiting birds. Step-by-step instructions on caring for pet birds in the home or outdoor aviary. Photographic guide to more than 250 of the world's most popular bird varieties.

The most adorable kittens ever, all in one book! This guide is packed full of incredibly cute photos and fascinating facts on kitten breeds. Information on the beauty and character of each breed is fully captured, while their individual qualities are explored on each page. Discover which kittens are calm and quiet and which are bouncy and playful! Stunning photographs and easy-to-read text make this the perfect book for young cat lovers.

Packed with all the essential information you need - choosing the right rabbit, preparing a home for it, what to feed it and when, and keeping your pet healthy.

Adopting a rescue dog brings great satisfaction but special responsibilities, and a different approach to care and training. This expert, fully illustrated guide offers practical advice and inspiring stories.

Thunder and Lightning portrays the world's most spectacular and ferocious weather. New, stunning and realistic Discovery artwork explains how and why all kinds of storms happen. Simple text outlines the latest and most up-to-date theories about lightning and thunderstorm formation.Includes a unique eight-page foldout on what to do and what not to do when lightning strikes.---Part of a series of information books, this book concerns the weather, and explains: how clouds, rain and winds are caused why we get hurricanes, tornadoes, droughts, monsoons, frost, floods, and of course, thunder and lightning, and how these effects can sometimes be dramatic and destructive.Each book in the series contains a gatefold, which features a scene in worsening weather conditions from a calm, still day to a force 12- hurricane, causing almost total devastation.A fun quiz at the end enables children to test their knowledge.

Rainforest Animals brings the rainforest to life. With stunning, new Discovery artwork, Rainforest Animals portrays the animals and the most up-to-date information about these endangered parts of our planet.Includes a spectacular eight-page gatefold revealing a thriving rainforest scene.---This volume on rainforest animals is part of a series of books which cover a wide range of subjects. As they read this book, children learn about the variety of animals that live in the jungle rainforests around the world. They discover what a rainforest is and where they are found, which mammals, insects, reptiles, birds, fish and plants live there, and how humans have affected the environment.The book features a gatefold, which opens up to show a jungle scene, packed with animals and plants that are found in the different layers of the canopy of trees. A fun quiz at the end enables children to test their knowledge.