All lovers of Ireland will enjoy this fantastic aerial trip over the green western outpost of Europe. The book offers readers hundreds of views over a sea of gentle hills and green meadows, desolate moors dotted with heather and gorse, and a jagged coastline tormented unceasingly by the ocean. It also reveals stone-built castles and fortresses, small towns clustering around their churches, turf-roofed farmhouses and whitewashed cottages, great country houses and monastic ruins.The focus of this book is on the photography. Brief essays introduce galleries of exceptional photographs whose themes and captions reflect Ireland's rich variety. A perfect gift, this book brings together the country's natural beauties and its enchantment.
Erin McCloskey Libros
Erin McCloskey es autora de numerosos libros que exploran la historia natural, el volunturismo y lugares globales apreciados. Su escritura está profundamente informada por su formación en biología de la conservación, un campo que cursó en la Universidad de Alberta y a través de la experiencia práctica con organizaciones de conservación de la vida silvestre en todo el mundo. Ahora, trabajando como guía e intérprete de la naturaleza en Nueva Zelanda, aporta una comprensión íntima del mundo natural a su prosa.





The World Volunteers Guide features nearly 200 organizations for individuals interested in international humanitarian projects, offering opportunities ranging from 2 weeks to over 2 years. It caters to both students and those without professional experience, as well as experts in their fields. The guide details various types of work and durations based on age, experience, and availability. An extensive annotated list of online resources provides access to hundreds of additional volunteer organizations. Two indexes help readers select organizations by geographical area and aid sector. Each entry includes a brief description, operational countries, required skills and languages, costs and benefits for volunteers, duration of service, and application procedures. Additionally, the Green Volunteers Guide presents over 200 conservation projects worldwide for those seeking hands-on experience. These year-round projects span various habitats and countries, lasting from one week to over a year, and involve wildlife research, rehabilitation, and work in national parks. Three indexes facilitate project selection by geographical location, animal species, or cost. Most projects welcome volunteers regardless of experience or language skills. Buyers of the Volunteers Guide can also access free updates online through a unique password included in the book.
Irland
- 640 páginas
- 23 horas de lectura
Irland. Flying High
- 640 páginas
- 23 horas de lectura
Atemberaubende Panoramen und beeindruckende Detailansichten dieses umfangreichen Bildbandes formen ein begeisterndes Porträt der wilden Schönheit Kanadas und seiner unterschiedlichen Landschaften. Zwischen der stürmischen Küste Neufundlands, den eisigen Landstrichen am Polarmeer und den zerklüfteten Ufern am Pazifik breitet sich ein Kontinent aus, der sowohl die Einsamkeit unberührter, nahezu menschenleerer Landschaften wie auch pulsierende Städte und hoch entwickelte Industriezentren aufweist. Die Flying High Serie bietet Luftbildaufnahmen höchster Qualität von international renommierten Fotografen. Aus der Luft entdeckt der Leser die verborgene Vielfalt der Länder und erblickt überwältigende Horizonte, die erst die ungewöhnliche Perspektive sichtbar macht.