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| Cyprus:
The Finest Valley and Mountain Walks |
Rolf
Goetz, paperback, 2002.
Price £ 8.40 |
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Here
is a collection of 42 selected walks in the valleys and mountains
of Cyprus. Included are 80 colour photographs and a map for each
walk. Every walk is graded for difficulty with the estimated walking
time, grade and height differences given. It is a very informative
guide covering refreshment stops, flora and fauna and general tourist
tips as well as a major bus route timetable. |
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| The
Orchids of Cyprus and Where to Find Them |
Joan Hubbard and Pamela Scraton , spiral bound paperback and video (or DVD)
(77 mins.), 2001.
Price £ 15.75
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back and relax and enjoy this beautiful video covering over 60 types
of orchid in Cyprus which were recorded in approximate flowering
order. |
For
those who want to get out into the field the accompanying book gives
details on each of the orchids, where to find them and a guide on
how to identify them. Also included is a useful orchid calendar
giving the flowering period for the different species. |
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| Birds
of Cyprus |
Lucas
Christophorou, large format paperback, 1997.
Price £ 18.90
Available in Greek and English editions |
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| Mr.
Christophorou has produced here more than 750 superb colour photographs
and has included all the breeding birds of Cyprus and 200 migrant
species that visit the island. This book reflects not only the passion
and love of the photographer for wildlife but also the hard and
painstaking work necessary to produce such a definitive work over
a fourteen year period. |
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| The
Orchids of Cyprus: A Guide to the Orchids of Cyprus |
Yiannis
Christofides, paperback, 2002.
Price £ 15.75 |
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| This
guide is an essential book for all orchid enthusiasts. All the currently
known Cyprus orchids are illustrated with particularly clear colour
photographs. The essential characteristics of each species are given
allowing for easy identification. Also mentioned is the type of
habitat and flowering times, month by month, for each orchid. |
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| Snakes
of Cyprus |
Hans
Jorg Wiedel (Snake George), paperback, 2003.
Price £ 4.75
Editions available in English/German and Greek /Turkish
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message of this book is for the preservation and protection of wildlife.
Although snakes are widely feared once equipped with a little knowledge
and understanding people will find that there is little to fear. |
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This
book informs everyone about the snakes of Cyprus in a quick and
easy way with very clear photographs. These photographs also distinguish
the differences between the young and the adult of the species.
Information on body, colour, markings, habitat, behaviour and reproduction
are clearly set out. |
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| Walks
in the Akamas Area |
Lance
Chilton, paperback and folded map, 2001.
Price £ 7.35 |
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This
guide is for walkers in the Polis, Latchi and Akamas areas of
Cyprus.
The author gives detailed directions for each of the 17 walks covered.
These walks are connected with each other and it is possible
with
the walk diagram and map to transfer from one to another as the
mood takes you. An estimated walking time is given for all walks. |
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| Trees
and Shrubs in Cyprus |
Takis
Tsindites, Georgious Hadjikyriakou, Charamlambos Christodolou,
2002
Available in English and Greek editions, hardback.
Price £ 36.75
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| A
long awaited volume published by the Leventis Foundation and the
Cyprus Forest Association. The authors grew up in mountainous villages
becoming professional foresters working with the Forestry department.
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Approximately
360 species of trees, shrubs and sub shrubs are described and illustrated
with colour photographs. Each description has information on general
appearance, average height, shape of crown, leaves, colour, special
features and flowering period. Also mentioned is their distribution
in Cyprus together with the altitudinal zone in which they can survive.
Any historical, traditional or cultural lore associated with the
trees or shrubs is included. |
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Wild Flowers of the Mediterranean
A complete Guide to the Islands and Coastal regions |
Marjorie Blamey and Christopher Grey-Wilson format
paperback, republished 2004
Price £17.85
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| Marjorie Blamey was awarded The Royal Horticultural Society's Gold Medal for her paintings in this book. With over 2,700 illustrations, 1500 principle species in colour and 1200 line drawings, the reader is more or less guaranteed that the vital general characteristics of each plant are clear, enabling almost instant recognition. Grey-Wilson has compiled a comprehensive, and readily understandable, almost pocket sized book which is remarkable for its readability and attractiveness. Travellers interested in flora and visiting the countries that border the Mediterranean will be wise to pack this book into their backpack. |
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| Butterflies
of Cyprus |
Christodoulos
Makris, published in large format paperback and hardback, 2003.
Paperback price £ 23.25
Hardback price £ 26.25
Available in English and Greek editions |
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| This
is a wonderful book produced by the Bank of Cyprus and has magnificent
photographs of butterflies in all their splendour. It will appeal
to the specialist and the amateur alike and covers 53 species
of
butterfly found in Cyprus. Detailed information is presented on
each species together with a distribution map. |
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book gives a comprehensive introduction to the Cyprus environment
and the lifecycle and position of butterflies within the animal
kingdom. |
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| Seashells
of Cyprus |
John
Orr, paperback, 2000.
Price £8.40 |
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| This
is the definitive guide to the seashells of Cyprus with over 215
colour photographs. It gives the history and detailed descriptions
of what the author calls ’ the adaptable mollusc’. Information
on habitat and identification are authoritatively presented together
with hints on where and how to find them. |
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| Sea
Fishes and Invertebrates of the Mediterranean |
Lawson
Wood, paperback, 2002.
Price £11.55 |
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fascinating wealth of sea life is revealed in this compact and easy-to-follow
guide book and is illustrated with 300 full colour photographs for
easy identification.
There are at-a-glance symbols to habitats, diet and behaviour and
clear line drawings for quick identification of fish families.
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| The
Good Garden Guide: A Handbook for Gardening in Cyprus |
Barbara
Strain and Adam Georges, Illustrated by Fiona Fraser, 2000.
Spiral bound paperback
Price £ 6.30 |
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| A
gardening guide specifically written for Cyprus as opposed to the
general Mediterranean area. It has a very useful gardening calendar
which lets you know, month by month, what needs to be done in the
garden. General topics covered include trees and shrubs, garden
planning, vegetable and herb gardens, pruning, garden problems and
hazards. A very useful guide. |
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| The
Endemic Plants of Cyprus |
Takis
Ch. Tsintides (text) and Loizos Kourtellatides (photographs)
English edition, large format hardback, 1998
Price £ 12.60
Greek edition, large format paperback, 1995
Price £ 12.60
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| The
Endemic Plants produced by the Bank of Cyprus is intended for the
layman, the environmentalist and the visitor to Cyprus with an interest
in learning about the flora of Cyprus and describes 128 endemic
plants. It has many colour photographs and paintings (by Electra
Megaw) together with a geographical distribution map. |
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| Complete
Mediterranean Wildlife |
Paul
Sterry, paperback, 2000.
Price £ 16.80 |
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| A
field spotter’s photographic guide covering the flora
and fauna of the Mediterranean area which describes and illustrates
species commonly found in coastal areas from Cyprus in the East
to Spain in the West. Species include mammals, birds, reptiles
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amphibians, butterflies and moths, other insects, spiders, slugs
and snails, trees and flowering plants. |
They
have been presented so that the text and photographs for each species
are on facing pages and each section is coded with a symbol for
quick reference. |
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| In Search of the Moufflon in the Paphos Forest |
Lucas Christophorou
DVD C £21.40 Video C£16.60 |
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| Lucas Christophorou is the author of The Birds of Cyprus - known to many and enjoyed in part for his outstanding photographs of the breeding and migratory birds of Cyprus . Lucas has turned his hand this time to producing a wildlife documentary focusing on the Moufflon in the Paphos Forest . The narration is in Greek with English subtitles and the viewer is taken on a journey through the beautiful countryside of the Paphos area in search of moufflon . Having found them they are filmed throughout the year to give an overview of their lives. Some documentaries give the observer the feeling of the remoteness of the particular place they are viewing, in this one too the very special and unique countryside of Cyprus is captured. Anybody wanting to know what makes up most of this lovely island would get a fantastic view of that, Lucas has included footage of vultures, various birds and snakes too. A perfect documentary that highlights the unspoilt part of Cyprus which, on seeing this film will prove that much of it still is. |
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