Steve Bloom Books

Here is a dazzling photographic journey into the world of the elephant, from the wildest outreaches of Botswana to the teeming cities of India. Steve Blooms breathtaking photographs include aerial shots, the drama of the fight between angry males, tender interaction between mother and calves, the rich decorations of the elephants of India, and extraordinary underwater images. This is the ultimate book on the elephant, as intimate a photographic journey into the animal kingdom as has ever been made.

The narrative offers a vivid exploration of the small traders in Nairobi, highlighting their resilience, creativity, and the vibrant culture that defines their community. Through personal stories and interactions, the book captures the challenges and triumphs faced by these individuals, showcasing their significant role in the local economy and society. The portrayal is both intimate and enlightening, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the dynamics within this bustling urban environment.

Follow the author as he travels across continents taking photographs. In this title, you can find out how big-cat predators survive in tough conditions; how they live, grow up, hunt and have babies. With photographs that are full of drama, it features a brief section on how to take photographs of animals in the wild.

A specially-photographed celebration of animal families, sure to capture the imagination of any child. In his new book for children, Steve Bloom has focused his camera on fourteen species of wild animal families: bears, cheetahs, chimpanzees, elephants, giraffes, gorillas, hippos, lions, orangutans, pandas, penguins, rhinos, seals, and zebras. Each family is featured over four pages, and the broad array of subjects is guaranteed to entice and amuse young readers. The photographs explore every facet of family life, from feeding and grooming to playing and hunting. Entertaining and lively texts by children’s author David Henry Wilson accompany the entries and explain anything and everything of interest: why hippo families like to wallow in mud, what noises baby giraffes make, and why you should always look at a zebra’s ears.

Exploring a fresh approach to guitar chords, this book introduces the 12-tone system and Atonal Music theory to uncover expressive voicings for everyday chords. It challenges conventional limitations of the guitar, presenting unusual chord combinations that traditional methods may overlook. The aim is to transform guitarists' perspectives on chord possibilities, encouraging creativity and innovation in their playing. This resource is designed for those looking to expand their musical vocabulary and enhance their accompaniment skills.

Why do elephants flap their ears? How much do they eat? Why do they roll in mud? This book answers these questions and many more, including intriguing facts about elephants' trunks, tusks and tails, their families and friends, what they get up to from dawn to dusk, and the special relationship between elephants and humans.

The author is off on another expedition, this time to see the animals living at the freezing poles: polar bears, penguins, whales and seals. This book follows his journey as he finds out how these animals survive day to day how they live, grow up, hunt and have babies.

After 17-year-old Brooks agrees to be a stand-in Homecoming date for a friend's geeky but wealthy cousin, he realizes becoming a rent-a-date for the socially awkward could help him earn college money. What's the harm?