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Dear colleagues,
                                                                                       Table of Contents
Welcome to this year’s KOSMOS rights catalogue.

Along the diverse list of titles, we would like to present us as the new Licensing
                                                                                       Astronomy................................................................03
Team at KOSMOS. We’re all looking forward to long-lasting and successful part-
                                                                                       Cartography ........................................................... 07
nerships, great book deals and future projects. It is our pleasure to meet you!

                                                                                       Nature (Birding & Fishing) ................................ 09
Sadly, we will not be able to meet in Frankfurt this year. But this will not keep us
from showing you this year’s selection of the best guides, ranging from astronomy,     Gardening................................................................ 21
gardening and nature all the way to dogs, horses and health issues. Also, don't
forget to check out our new titles in the sector Conscious Living and Spirituality.
                                                                                       Dogs & Pets.............................................................. 27
                                                                                       Horses ....................................................................... 35
We’re looking forward to our cooperation! Enjoy our catalogue

                                                                                       Nymphenburger: Body, Soul & Spirit ............. 39
Warm wishes,
Kirstin Kreppel, Julia Courmont & Franziska Lautenschlager                             Herbig: Healthy Body, Healthy Mind .............. 43
                                                                                       Fictional : Non-Fiction...........................................49
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Scientifically founded and entertaining to read
                          Let Us Begin With a Trip
                           — to the Stars...
                            3 Coffee-table books with amazing pictures                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Available now
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Thorsten Dambeck
                            3 Our galaxy scientifically explained                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Star Worlds

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      € 40,–
                            3 Titles are must-haves as gifts
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      224 pages, 200 colour photos,
                            3 Co-editions available                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   20 b/w photos, 10 colour illustrations,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Hardcover, 24.5 x 29 cm
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      978-3-440-16912-4

                                                                         Our author takes a look behind the scenes: What are the stories                                                                                                                                                                              Dr. Thorsten Dambeck is a
                                                                         behind our glittering night skies? These endeavours not only make                                                                                                                                                                            Physicist and works as Science
                                                                         for great pictures and images, they are also centre point of scien-                                                                                                                                                                          Journalist for several magazines.
                                                                         tific discoveries and progress. The author focuses on our cosmic                                                                                                                                                                             His coffee-table book
                                                                         home: the stars of the Milky Way. How many of these stars have                                                                                                                                                                               “Planet Worlds” is a bestseller.
                                                                         planets? What do we know about Black Holes thanks to Hawking?
                                                                         The mission of space probe Gaia brought spectacular insights about
                                                                         our galaxy to light. Science journalist Dambeck follows the incre-
                                                                         dible mission of the probe and explains its findings entertainingly

                            Planned Co-Edition for Fall 2022:                                              Also available
                            "An Encyclopedia of the Sun"                                                                                     AUTOR                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      EINE REISE DURCH

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       —— PLANETENWELTEN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        DAS SONNENSYSTEM
                                                                                                                                             DR. THORSTEN DAMBECK ist Physiker
                                                                                                                                             und arbeitet als Wissenschaftsjournalist für
                                                                                                                                             renommierte Magazine wie »Spektrum der
                                                                                                                                             Wissenschaft«, »bild der wissenschaft« und
                                                                                                                                             »Spiegel online«. Sein Spezialgebiet sind die
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   —— UNSERE NACHBARN IM ALL                                                                                                                            DIE SONNE – UNSER STERN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Sie ist das Zentrum des Sonnensystems

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   IN SPEKTAKULÄREN BILDERN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        und hält die Planeten auf ihren Bahnen.
                                                                                                                                             Himmelskörper unseres Sonnensystems.                                                                                                                                                                                                       Die Sonne spendet uns Licht und Wärme.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Ohne Sie gäbe es kein Leben.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        GESCHWISTER DER ERDE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Acht große Planeten umkreisen die Sonne. Jeder ist eine eigene, faszinierende                                                                        Vier kleine Gesteinsplaneten bilden das
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Welt für sich. Moderne Raumsonden liefern uns Bilder von sagenhafter Qualität                                                                        innere Sonnensystem: der mondähnliche
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   und unglaublicher Schönheit. Ein Mond – majestätisch schwebend über dem Ring                                                                         Merkur, die höllische Venus, unsere Erde
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   des Saturn. Wolkenwirbel auf dem Jupiter – pastellfarben zart wie ein Aquarell.                                                                      und der Wüstenplanet Mars.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Felsformationen auf dem Mars – gestochen scharf bis ins Detail.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        KLEINPLANETEN UND KOMETEN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Im Asteroidengürtel jenseits von Mars haben
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Von Merkur bis Pluto, von den Kometen bis zu Kleinplaneten zeigt dieser Bildband
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        sich hunderttausende unförmige Kleinkörper
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   die besten Aufnahmen unseres Sonnensystems. Er stellt jeden Planeten ausführlich                                                                     versammelt. Kometen sind die Wanderer
                                                                                                                                             Das Titelbild zeigt den Saturnmond Enceladus.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   vor und fasst die neuesten Forschungsergebnisse zusammen.                                                                                            zwischen den Welten.
                                                                                                                                             Seine Oberfläche aus Eis wird von Kratern und
                                                                                                                                             tiefen Rissen geprägt, aus denen Geysire Dampf
                                                                                                                                             und Eis ins All spucken.                                                              Mit sensationellen Fotos von Komet »Tschuri« und dem geheimnisvollen Pluto.                                                                          RIESENPLANETEN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Mit Jupiter beginnt das Reich der Gasplane-

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             PLANETEN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ten. Sowohl er als auch Saturn, Uranus und
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Neptun werden von vielen erstaunlichen
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Monden begleitet.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             –– WELTEN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        FERNE EISWELTEN
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Jenseits der Riesenplaneten schließt sich
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ein zweiter Gürtel von Kleinkörpern an. Ihr
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        bekanntester Vertreter ist Pluto, der jüngst
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        von einer Sonde besucht wurde.
                                                                                                                                             Auf der Rückseite des Buches schwebt der
                                                                                                                                             Saturnmond Titan vor den dünnen Ringen seines                                                                                                                                                                                              PLANETENWELTEN DER GALAXIS
                                                                                                                                             Heimatplaneten. Auf seiner Oberfläche wurden                                                                                                                                                                                               Alle Sterne am Himmel sind Sonnen. Viele
                                                                                                                                             Seen aus flüssigem Methan entdeckt.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        von ihnen werden von eigenen Planeten
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        begleitet. Ist darunter eine zweite Erde?

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  IN DEN TIEFEN             Aktuelles
                                                                                                                                             Ringplanet Saturn in einer von der Erde aus                                                                                                                                                                                    Wissen ––
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  DES SONNENSYSTEMS
© Kai Pilger/Pexels

                                                                                                                                             nicht sichtbaren Perspektive. Die Raumsonde
                                                                                                                                             Cassini hat dieses Bild aus dem Schatten des
                                                                                                                                             Planeten heraus aufgenommen.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            300
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         über

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              DA M B EC K
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Fotos

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  TH ORSTE N DAM B ECK
                                                                                                                                                                                                          WG 1/423
                                                                                                                                                                                                          ISBN 978-3-440-15630-8
                                                                                                                                                                                                          VQ

                                                                                                                                             Umschlaggestaltung von BÜRO JORGE SCHMIDT, München, unter
                                                                                                                                             Verwendung von Aufnahmen der Raumsonde Cassini (NASA/JPL).

                                                                                                                                    Dambeck_Planetenwelten_SU.indd 1                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                26.09.17 13:45

                                                                                                           € 58,–                                                                  € 50,–                                                                                                                                                   € 39.90
                                                                                                           978-3-440-16274-3                                                       978-3-440-16496-9                                                                                                                                        978-3-440-15630-2

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Astronomy

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Astronomy
                Available now                                                                                                                                                                                                            Available now
                Felicitas Mokler                                                                                                                                                                                                         Werner E. Celnik
                Astronomy and the Universe: What We                                                                                                                                                                                      Hermann-Michael Hahn
                Know about Space                                                                                                                                                                                                         Astronomy for Beginners

                € 30,–                                                                                                                                                                                                                   € 20,– [D]
                224 pages, 230 colour photos, 20 b/w                                                                                                                                                                                     224 pages, 150 colour photos,
                photos, 50 colour illustrations                                                                                                                                                                                          30 b/w photos, 60 colour illustrations
                Hardcover, 19 x 25.3 cm                                                                                                                                                                                                  flap brochure, 17 x 24 cm
                978-3-440-16913-1                                                                                                                                                                                                        978-3-440-16864-6
                All rights available
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Rights sold to China

                                                                       3   Explaining the physics of astronomy                                3   Practical guides through our solar
                                                                       3   New starter compendium as well as great                                system and beyond
                                                                           backlist                                                           3   Astronomy for everybody

                                                                           Outer space – infinite expanses, revolutionary discoveries and
                                                                                                                                              3   More than 80.000 copies sold
                                                                           many unanswered questions. These titles offer answers and              From the first look at the starry sky to the use of a telescope
                                                                           summaries of the current status of our knowledge about space.          to create your own photos, this book contains informa-
                                                                           These titles provide theoretical background information, exiting       tion on observations of the moon, planets and stars.
                                                                           facts and puzzling questions – enjoy!
                                                                                                                                                  The classic choice for amateur astronomers with a new
                                                                                                                                                  layout and up-to-date research, this book contains
                                                                                                                                                  information on observations of the moon, planets and
                                                                New!                                                                              stars. In addition, readers can learn all about the struc-
                                                                                                                                                  ture of the universe. Tips and tricks from experienced
                                                                                                                                                  amateur astronomers characterize this popular guide.

                € 15,–                            € 17,–                    € 15,–                                                                                                                                  € 9,99              € 30 ,–                 € 14,99
                978-3-440-15624-7                 978-3-440-16810-3         978-3-440-15836-4                                                                                                                       978-3-440-16107-4   978-3-440-16970-4       978-3-440-16275-0

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Our
                                                                                                                                                   Highlights
Cartography

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Cartography
                                                                                              Available now
                                                                                              Reimer Wulf
                                                                                              The New Berlin from the Air

                                                                                              € 40,–                               We have a wide range of atlases and cartographical
                                                                                              192 pages, 120 colour photos
                                                                                              Hardcover with dust jacket,
                                                                                                                                   material. We offer individual data solutions, especially in
                                                                                              26.2 x 35.8 cm
                                                                                              978-3-440-16834-9                    the aviation sector. Please inquire for further details.
                                                                                              All rights available

                                                                                                                                                                                                  D E R N E U E KO S M O S
                                                                                                                                                                                                WELT
                                                                                                                                                                                                ALMANACH & ATLAS

                                                                                              Reimer Wulf has been working as
                                                                                                                                                                                                 2021
                                                                                                                                                                                                 D AT E N | F A K T E N | K A R T E N
                  3   Berlin’s change over the last 30 years in
                                                                                              a freelance photographer since
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Aktueller
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Rückblick

                      beautiful aerial pictures
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  CORONA-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   KRISE

                                                                                              1978. He specialises in creative
                                                                                              aerial photography with a focus on
                  3   Celebrating 30 years of German unity                                    architecture and urban landscapes
                                                                                              and has made a name for himself
                  3   A coffee-table book for everyone                                        with numerous exhibitions, essays                                                   Kosmos_Weltalmanach_U1_neu_jo.indd 1                     18.05.20 16:54

                       This coffee-table book allows readers to experience what continues     and photographic volumes.                € 179,-                                   € 24,-
                       to fascinate Berlin visitors: the contradictory aesthetics that lend                                            978-3-440-15152-5                         978-3-440-16757-1
                       the German capital its dynamism and charm. Brilliant aerial
                       photographs and fascinating texts document the changes in
                       architecture and urban development over the last 30 years. The
                      “flight path” leads along the great East-West Axis and shows the new
                       Mitte, along with the ministerial buildings on the bank of the River
                       Spree, the developments in Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg and, of
                       course, the rebuilt Berlin Palace! An up-to-date look at the new
                       Berlin like we’ve never seen it before.

                                                                                                                                      € 28,-                      € 24,-                                                  € 15,-
                                                                                                                                      978-3-440-16427-3           978-3-440-16273-6                                       978-3-440-16039-8

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Our
                     Essential Guides
Nature

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Nature
                   3 Over 1 million copies sold!
                   3 The most successful essential nature guides
                   3 Covering a wide range of subjects
                   3 More than 10 titles available
                  ca.
               128 pages
                 each

                                                                                                           November 2020                                                     Available now
                                                                                                           Wilhelm Harde, Kay Elzner                                         Andreas Käfer, Christian Dietz
                                                                                                           The Kosmos Beetle Guide                                           The Bats of Europe

                                                                                                           € 40,–                                                            € 35,-
                                                                                                           368 pages, 100 colour photos, 1000                                416 pages, 695 colour photos, 52 colour
                       978-3-440-16831-8   978-3-440-16830-1   978-3-440-16828-8   978-3-440-16838-7       colour illustrations, 120 colour charts                           illustrations, 24 b/w drawings
                                                                                                           flap brochure, 13.2 x 19.3 cm                                     flap brochure, 13.2 x 19.3 cm
                                                                                                           978-3-440-16759-5                                                 978-3-440-16754-0

                                                                                                           Some titles sold to:
                                                                                                           Dutch, English, French, Italian, Spanish

                                                                                                       3   Illustrated guides with detailed                              3   Overview for both enthusiasts and
                                                                                                           descriptions                                                      experts

                                                                                                           Featuring over 1000 species, the Kosmos Beetle Guide              New bat species are discovered every year, not just
                                                                                                           provides a comprehensive overview of the fascinating              in the tropical jungle, but also right here in Euro-
                                           978-3-440-16715-1   978-3-440-16444-0   978-3-440-16448-8       variety of beetles in Central Europe. Detailed colour             pe. Interest in these fascinating animals keeps in-
                                                                                                           illustrations and in-depth descriptions enable quick              creasing. This book introduces some of the current
                                                                                                           and reliable identification. In addition, species portraits       developments, and so meets the growing interest and
                                                                                                           offer important facts on biology and habitat as well as           the needs of a large group of advanced users of the
                                                                                                           lots of up-to-date information regarding protection               title. An important section of the book is devoted
                                                                                                           and endangered status. The comprehensive standard                 to the protection of bats, but characteristics, poten-
                                                                                                           work for experts as well as interested enthusiasts.               tials for mix-ups, echolocation and habits - such as
                                                                                                                                                                             hunt, food and shelter - are also explained in detail.

                                           978-3-440-16441-9   978-3-440-16703-8   978-3-440-16446-4

                                           Essential Guides
                                           >10 titles
                                           128 pages
                                           about € 7,– each

                                                                                                           € 39,90 [D]                    € 36,– [D]                         € 40,– [D]               € 9,99 [D]
                                                                                                           978-3-440-15528-8              978-3-440-14895-2                  978-3-440-16874-5        978-3-440-14909-6

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Kosmos Nature Guides
     — With Large Flaps
       3 #1 among all nature guides
       3 8 volumes available in a new design
       3 Additional content available

                                                                                                    Which Insect Is That?
                                                                                                    978-3-440-16447-1
                                               Which Edible Plant Is
         Available now                         That?
                                               978-3-440-16445-7

         € 15,– each                                                   Which Mushroom Is That?
                                                                       978-3-440-16452-5
         256 – 320 pages
         1.000 – 2.000 illustrations
         wide flaps, 11.5 x 19.3 cm

                        New: Large flap
                        with overview

                                                                                                        Which Flower Is That?
                                                                                                        978-3-440-16450-1

                                                Which Tree Is That?
                                                978-3-440-16449-5

                                                                              Which Bird Is That?
                                                                              978-3-440-16451-8

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Nature

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Nature
                                                                                                   Available now
                                                                                                   Michael Schmolz
                                                                                                   You'll See These!

                                                                                                   € 17,–
                                                                                                   224 pages, 350 colour photos,
                                                                                                   flap brochure, 13.2 x 19.3 cm
                                                                                                   978-3-440-16527-0

                                                                                                   All rights available

                                                                                                                                        Available now                                                   Available now
                                                                                                                                        Theodor Mebs,                                                   Theodor Mebs, Wolfgang Scherzinger
                                                                                                                                        Daniel Schmidt-Rothmund,                                        The Owls of Europe
                                                                                                                                        Winfried Nachtigall
                                                                                                                                        European Birds of Prey                                          € 88,–
                                                                                                                                        € 32,–                                                          416 pages, 325 colour and 6 b/w photos
                                                                                                                                                                                                        Hardcover, 19.5 x 27 cm
                                                                                                                                        252 pages, 168 color photos, 89 color                           978-3-440-15984-2
                                                                                                                                        illustrations, 33 b/w illustrations,
                                                                                                                                        4 color charts
                                                                                                                                        flap brochure, 13.2 x 19.3 cm                                   Rights sold: Dutch
                                                                                                                                        978-3-440-16815-8

                                                                                                                                        Rights sold: Dutch

                                                                                                                                    3   A long seller with a new layout                             3   The most current title on owls in
              In the skies above our cities and villages, in parks and cemete-                                                          From graceful falcons to impressive golden eagles, the          Europe
              ries: birds are everywhere! If you’re interested in getting to know                                                       comprehensive reference work on European birds
              our winged neighbours a little better, you won’t need much more                                                           of prey has long been a bestseller with generations             From the petite pygmy owl to the expressive eagle owl:
              than this field guide with a difference! This nature guide features                                                       of ornithologists and bird lovers. Now completely               The most extensive standard reference on all 13
              a modern design and is especially tailored to bird life in close pro-                                                     revised, updated and illustrated, with new information          European owl species has already become the favourite
              ximity to humans. The birds are sorted by location and visibility,                                                        on markings, calls, features, breeding, habitat, tips for       book of many ornithologists and bird lovers. This
              i.e. according to the likelihood of encountering them. This is par-                                                       observation, hunting methods, offspring and the latest          comprehensive presentation of these birds and their
              ticularly valuable for beginners. The information about each spe-                                                         scientific research. A must for all bird of prey fans.          behaviours informs about the current state of science.
              cies is presented in an informal style and illustrated with detailed                                                                                                                      With more than 300 colour photos of all ages, including
              photographs. A comprehensive, entertaining bird guide – perfect                                                                                                                           nestlings. A 'must' for all owl lovers.
              for anyone who is keen to try the on-trend hobby of birding.                      Feeding Birds

                                                              € 9,99                  € 10,-                    € 10,-                  € 24,90
                                                              978-3-440-15693-3       978-3-440-16968-1         978-3-440-16938-4       978-3-440-15932-3

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Herbs
     Into the
          Woods!

                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Nature
                                                This is a selection of our many titles on mush-
                                                rooms and their collection and correct iden-
                                                tification. The titles range from easy guides to
                                                take along on a trip to the woods, first guides
                                                for kids to detailed and specific handbooks
                                                for the collectors and hardened mycologist.

                                                                                                       Available now                                              Available now
                                                                                                       Wolfgang K. Fischer                                        Rudi Beiser
                                                                                                       Herbs for Alternative Medicine                             Teas from Herbs and Fruits –
                                                                                                                                                                  Collecting, Preparing, Savouring

                                                                                                       € 30,–
                                                                                                                                                                  € 17,–
                                                                                                       336 pages, 131 colour photos,
                                                                                                       5 b/w photos, 409 colour illustrations                     196 pages, 176 colour photos,
                                                                                                       flap brochure, 13.2 x 19.3 cm                              137 colour and 39 b/w illustrations
                                                                                                       978-3-440-16208-8                                          brochure, 13.2 x 19.3 cm
                                                                                                                                                                  978-3-440-16619-2
                                                                                                       All rights available
                                                                                                                                                                  Rights sold: French

                                                                                                   3   How to use herbs in alternative                        3   Our successful tea guide – now ex-
                                                                                                       medicine                                                   tended and refreshed

                                                                                                       A treat for all those who prefer drawings to pho-          Flavourful teas can be made from many domestic plants.
                                                                                                       tos: more than 400 Central European medicinal              They are a remedy, a food and a pleasure. But how do
                                                                                                       plants in text and illustration. Apart from reliable       you distinguish the real from the Roman chamomile?
                                                                                                       classification, the main focus of this book is on          Which one is better for making tea? Do you use it fresh
                                                                                                       usage: classic phytotherapy but also homeopa-              or dried, alone or in mixtures? Rudi Beiser answers
                                                                                                       thy, Bach flowers and Kneipp are taken into ac-            these and other questions in his book. Rudi Beiser has
                                                                                                       count. A beautiful book for medicinal plant lovers         concentrated on medicinal plants for more than 30
                                                                                                       and people interested in alternative medicine.             years. For 15 years, he has grown herbs himself in his
                                                                                                                                                                  herbal manufacturing plant. He is a welcome expert for
                                                                                                                                                                  tea from herbs and fruit in medicinal plant schools and
                                                                                                                                                                  offers workshops himself.

     Our titles about the fascinating world of mushrooms
                                                 14525   Pätzold, The 101 of
     ISBN    Author, Title
                                                         Collecting Mushrooms

     16782   Flück, Which Mushroom Is That?      16216   Gminder, Handbook for
                                                         Mushroom Collectors
     16452   Gminder, Which Mushroom Is That?
                                                 16716   Laux, The Big Kosmos
     16448   Flück, Which Mushroom                       Guide to Mushrooms
             Is That? (Basic)
                                                 16277   NatureTime – Mushrooms
     15885   Laux, Edible Mushrooms and
             their Poisonous Look-Alikes
     16036   Children’s Nature Guide:                                                                  € 35,–                        € 14,99                      € 19,99                            € 9,99
             Which Mushroom Is That?                                                                   978-3-440-16268-2             978-3-440-14980-5            978-3-440-14981-2                  978-3-440-15001-6
     17005-2 Laux, Mushroom Guide
             for On-the-Way

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Trending Now:                                                   A Masterpiece
                                   — Bees                                                         — in 3D
Nature

                                                                                                                                                                                                Nature
                 3 Beekeeping for everyone
                 3 Guides and information for both
                       experts and beginners
                                                                                                                                                              Available now
                                                                                                                                                              Armin Schieb
                                                                                                                                                              The Ant Collective

                                                                                                                                                              € 35,-

                                                                                                                                                              128 pages, 60 colour charts
                                                                                                                                                              Hardcover, 25.5 x 35 cm
                                                                                                                                                              978-3-440-16887-5

                                                                                                                                                              All rights available except US

                                                                                  The complex communal life of ants and their surprising abilities
                                                                                  to communicate with each other inspired Armin Schieb to embark
                                                                                  on an unusual project: using 3D drawings entirely created on the
              € 14,99                 € 19,99             € 12,99                 computer, he provides fascinating insights into the colony struc-
              978-3-440-16451-8       978-3-440-16949-2   978-3-440-16947-8       ture of the Red Wood Ant. The innovative digital illustrations are
                                                                                  packed with information about the biology, ecology and behaviour
                                                                                  of these tiny insects. Complemented by well-researched informati-
                                                                                  onal texts that have been brilliantly integrated into the images, they
                                                                                  convey comprehensive knowledge in a clear and easy-to-remem-
                                                                                  ber manner. This illustrated non-fiction book will captivate rea-
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Highly acclaimed
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Nature

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               Bruno P. Kremer                                           Matthias Bergbauer                                                Edmund Rehbronn, Reinhard Reiter,                            Ben Boden
               The Big Kosmos Book of Microscopy                         Manuela Kirschner                                                 Walter Strohmeier                                            Fishing – A Sure Way to the Next
                                                                         Dangerous Marine Animals                                          Smoking Fish                                                 Catch
               € 44,–
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               320 pages, 453 colour photos,
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               The first edition set a standard unmatched so far:        Sharks, rays, lionfish and other so-called dangerous
               It is the only recipe, instruction and workbook for       marine animals are extremely popular among divers.
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               ve knowledge and describes that knowledge in very         should be aware of the associated risks. This handy               updated edition
               comprehensible terms. Highly acclaimed in microscope      nature guide introduces dangerous marine animals at                                                                            Who wants to start fishing quickly and successfully
               fora on the internet and in the media, this definitive    popular holiday destinations and diving spots. It presents        Know-how for anglers and amateur cooks: Smo-                 needs competent instruction. This modern, comprehen-
               work is and remains unique. "It is the only extensive     all their important characteristics to enable a reliable          king is a delicious way to cook delicate fish, whether       sive guidebook covers all aspects of angling: Feeding of
               German-language book for introduction to hobby            identification and points out the respective dangers. Tips        using a homemade smoking oven or a professional              fish, beginner’s equipment, fishing in the ocean or fly
               microscopy, which has over the last few years certainly   on how to act appropriately in case of minor accidents            smoker and curer. This book on the art of smoking            fishing – everything is explained in detail and easy to
               caused not a few hobby microscope enthusiasts to start    and injuries round off your preparation for exciting dives.       is not one to be missed. The best smoking specialists        follow.
               with microscopy." www.mikroskopie-forum.de Dr.                                                                              have brought Rehbronn’s classic book up to date.
               Bruno P. Kremer is a biologist, college professor and
               valued Kosmos author. Microscopy is his passion and
               he can skillfully impart his vast amount of knowledge.

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My Garden Series                                                                           Organic Gardening
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Gardening

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                 Wild Buckets                                                                                                                                                                                      Herbs in Raised Beds – Low-Maintenan-
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                 Simone Kern is a freelance garden                       3   Planting balconies and terraces                               3   The most low-maintenance herb combi‑                                Burkhard Bohne runs the
                 and landscape architect. Her                                                                                                                                                                      medicinal plant garden at the
                 specialty is designing natural and                          naturally, sustainably and year                                   nations for raised beds                                             Technical University of Braun-
                 low-maintenance gardens. She                                round                                                                                                                                 schweig and has designed and
                 writes for gardening magazines,
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                 gives talks on natural and ins-                         3   For more biodiversity around the                                  healing to culinary enjoyment                                       Riddagshausen Abbey. The
                 ect-friendly gardens and is actively                        home                                                                                                                                  dedicated master gardener and
                 involved in the “Flourishing                                                                                                  Herbs lend themselves to low-maintenance planting in raised beds,   herbalist writes gardening books,
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                 blühende Landschaften”).                                    right now, they are the cornerstone of our garden program-        Burkhard Bohne explains how to create a raised bed, in which        has founded herbal schools in
                                                                             me. Here are our titles on inviting insects back into our         combination your favourite herbs will thrive best and how to get    Braunschweig and Berlin.
                                                                             gardens, allowing growth, especially with the title by Kern       your herb bed through the winter. 16 model beds from no-fuss
                                                                             on how to plant beautiful pails and tubs with combinations        classics to Asian herbs, tea herbs, salad herbs and edible blooms
                                                                             of herbs, grass and flowers.                                      showcase the entire range of possibilities.

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How to Care
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                                            3 Easy guides for everybody – with helpful tips and tricks
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                                                                                                                                                            Nur die Harten
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Resiliant Plants for
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                                                                                                                        Nur die Harten bleiben im Garten!

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                Wir stehen am Anfang des Klimawandels, Wetterextreme nehmen zu. Gärtner müssen sich mit den Folgen                                                                                                               Neues Klima erfordert neue Strategieren: Wählen Sie bei der

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                                                 Die Stresstoleranz des Gartens wird wichtiger, hier kann der Gärtner                                                                                                             • DUFTNESSEL
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              More and more people enjoy helping themselves from nature’s sump-                Available now
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              tuous table. But can I really eat those leaves I’ve collected? Are these         Frank Hecker, Katrin Hecker
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Can I Eat This or Will It Kill Me?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              berries edible or could they possibly kill me? This guide shows be-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              ginners how to reliably identify edible plants and their poisonous               € 17,–
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              look-alikes. Grouped into leaves, blooms and fruits, it presents the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              most common edible wild plants, along with the inedible plants they              144 pages, 300 colour photos
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              species you really need to know. Detailed photographs and distinc-
                                          Can It Still Be Saved?                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              tive descriptions guarantee a clear identification. Featuring creative
                                          € 16,99                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             tips and recipes, this on-trend nature guide is all about indulgence.
                                          978-3-440-15968-2
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Growing Up or Weeding out?
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       € 16,99
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Frank Hecker and Katrin Hecker, both graduate biologists, are the perfect
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Übersetzung    dieses
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        978-3-440-16785-4                                                                     team for this book. Karin has a special interest in the indulgent and creative
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Titels fehlt noch                                                                        side of nature, while Frank contributed his customary brilliant images.

                                                                                                 Does This Grow By Itself?
                                                                                                 € 16,99
                                                                                                 978-3-440-16284-2

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                                                                                                                                                           80 pages, 80 colour photos
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                                                                                           Dogs for Kids

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                                                                                           80 pages, 117 colour photos
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                                                                                                                           Cats for Kids

                                                                                                                           € 13,–
                                                                                                                           80 pages, 80 colour photos
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                                                                                                                           978-3-440-16291-0

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Germany's #1                                                                                                                           About

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                                                                        “Dog Training with Martin Rütter” is the most popular dog-trai-
                                                                         ning guide in German-speaking countries. It teaches dog owners
                                                                         everything about the basics of a good relationship between
                                                                         humans and dogs: how to strengthen your relationship with your
                                                                         dog, which signals it should understand and how to bring more
                                                                         variety into everyday life with your dog. True to the motto of dog
                                                                         expert Martin Rütter: “Dogs are personalities who are worthy of
                                                                         our efforts to deal with their wishes, strengths and weaknesses.”

                                                                                                                                                                              € 19,99
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Dogs & Pets

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       The Smart Way to Train Your Dog

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                       Jeanette Przygoda                                             Charlotte Kolodzey
                       Anything for a Treat?                                         Healthy Feeding – Preventing Inflammations

                       € 13,–                                                        € 17,–
                       112 pages, 125 colour photos                                  128 pages, 100 colour photos
                       flap brochure, 17 x 21.3 cm                                   flap brochure, 17 x 21.3 cm
                       978-3-440-16297-2                                             978-3-440-16923-0

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                   3   Conditioning or training? Advan-                          3   Using the right foods to relieve                           3   Fascinating tests: studying your dog and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Dr. Udo Gansloßer, private
                       tages and disadvantages clearly                               stress-related inflammations                                   its nature                                                                         lecturer in zoology at the universi-
                       explained                                                                                                                                                                                                       ties of Greifswald and Jena, super-
                                                                                     Ear infections, itching, joint inflammations, diarrhoea,   3   Using the test results for targeted training                                       vises research projects on social
                       Conditioning with treats or training with lots of love,       growling stomach – the cause for health issues can                                                                                                relations and social mechanisms
                       patience, freedoms and boundary-setting: what’s the           often be found in inflammations in different places in         The tests in this book allow dog owners to experience science first                between humans and dogs.
                       best thing to do? Jeanette Przygoda, experienced dog          the body, which can be exacerbated by stress. Daily            hand. The experiments stem from behavioural science, are easy to
                       trainer and behavioural expert, uses a variety of case        feeding with the right ingredients and the approp-             replicate and quickly reveal a dog’s strengths and weaknesses. How                 Petra Krivy runs an obedience
                       studies to explain the difference. She lays out which         riate composition can reduce stress and positively             does your dog behave? And what do these insights mean for                          school. As part of her seminars
                       method is appropriate in which case and how to                influence inflammatory processes in the body. This             everyday life with your dog? The authors explain how to use the test               and workshops, she conducts and
                       succeed in taking charge naturally. If we manage that,        guide by experienced dog nutritionist Charlotte                results to optimally support your four-legged friend’s training and                analyses scientific tests together
                       our dogs will obey even without treats: out of respect        Kolodzey is a practical guide to feeding your dog in           activities.                                                                        with dog owners.
                       and because their humans are important to them.               a healthy and gentle manner in any life situation.

                       € 19,99                                                       € 25,–                         € 14,99                                                                       € 25,–                   € 45,–                        € 29,99
                       978-3-440-15392-5                                             978-3-440-15606-3              978-3-440-15391-8                                                             978-3-440-16289-7        978-3-440-15644-5             978-3-440-15195-2

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The Bestselling Series
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                       Perdita Lübbe-Scheuermann                                        Kate Kitchenham (editor)                                      € 10,– [D]          € 8,99 [D]          € 10,– [D]                      € 8,99 [D]               € 8,99 [D]
                       Frauke Burkhardt                                                 Stray Dogs – From Moscow’s Metro                              978-3-440-16475-4   978-3-440-15995-8   978-3-440-15749-7               978-3-440-15752-7        978-3-440-15745-9
                       Just Your Normal Everyday Craziness                              Dogs to India’s Underdogs

                       € 18,-                                                           € 36,–
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                       flap brochure, 13.5 x 21.5 cm                                    Hardcover, 17 x 24 cm
                       978-3-440-17010-6                                                978-3-440-16003-9

                       All rights available                                             All rights available

                   3   Cheeky, provocative, profound –                              3   The latest research about stray                               € 8,99 [D]          € 8,99 [D]          € 8,99 [D]                      € 7,99 [D]               € 8,99 [D]
                                                                                                                                                                          978-3-440-15748-0   978-3-440-15754-1               978-3-440-13580-8        978-3-440-15747-3
                       how dogs reflect their humans                                    dogs all over the world: their lives                          978-3-440-15753-4

                                                                                        and behaviours
                       Fast-paced and with lots of wit and humour, the authors
                       stride through the world of dog enthusiasts, holding             Stray dogs are increasingly moving into the focus of
                       up a mirror to dog owners, trainers, breeders, animal            scientists because their study helps us gain a better
                       welfare groups and even themselves. Again and again,             understanding of our domestic dogs. This book
                       readers will laugh out loud – and swallow drily because          describes the socially flexible organisation of street dogs
                       our behaviours and any decision we make with regards             and the strategies they develop in living with other dogs
                       to our dogs affect them directly. So we should think             as well as with humans. It also discusses problems that
                       very carefully about what we do! Surprising insights             can arise when former strays are suddenly supposed to
                       and an entertaining read: the perfect gift for dog lovers.       live with us.
                                                                                                                                                                                              € 8,99 [D]                      € 8,99 [D]               € 10,– [D]
                                                                                                                                                                                              978-3-440-15750-3               978-3-440-15751-0        978-3-440-15746-6
                       Perdita Lübbe-Scheuermann, runs the “Perdita                     Kate Kitchenham studied cultural anthropology
                       Lübbe” dog academy and is well known among dog                   and zoology with a focus on behavioural science in
                       enthusiasts for her seminars and talks. She is also an           Hamburg and graduated with a thesis on “Dogs as Life
                       advocate for dogs in animal shelters and has founded             Companions. Motivation for Dog Ownership in the
                       the project “Start into a new life” (“Start ins neue             City”. The dog expert, science journalist and coach has
                       Leben”).                                                         published multiple specialist books about dogs, writes
                                                                                        for scientific journals on topics like behaviour, training,
                       Frauke Burkhardt is a dog trainer with her own                   breeds and medicine, supports dog owners in questions                                                     My Pet Series
                       obedience school and also offers dog walking and dog             of training and behaviour, gives talks at obedience                                                       easy guides
                       hiking. Both authors are very familiar with the world of         schools and regularly appears on TV. Kate Kitchenham                                                      13 titles available
                       dog enthusiasts and take a glimpse behind the scenes.            lives in Lüneburg with her family and dog “Erna”.                                                         80 pages, colour pictures

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Lisa Röckener
                — Star on Horse Shows and
Horses

                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Horses
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                                                           Lisa Röckener is 24 and just as at home                                                                                   flap brochure, 17 x 21.3 cm
                                                           on the Internet as she is on the backs of                                                                                 978-3-440-16774-8

                                                           her horses. In this book, her first, she has                                                                              All rights available
                                                           assembled useful tips and tricks from
                                                           her life with her horses. Her recommen-
                                                           dations for daily training range from
                                                           groundwork to riding without reins. Even
                                                           experienced riders will find great ideas
                                                           among her stable hacks, from feeding
                                                           and equipment all the way to cleaning
                                                           and taking a horse’s heart rate. This
                                                           means saving a lot of time and money,
                                                           and your horses will be happy as well.

                                                                                                          Lisa Röckener is 24 and just as at home on the Internet as she is on the   Lisa Röckener is an eventer,
                                                                                                          backs of her horses. In this book, her first, she has assembled useful     YouTube and show star. The
                                                                                                          tips and tricks from her life with her horses. Her recommendations         24-year-old and her horses live on
                                                                                                          for daily training range from groundwork to riding without reins.          her parents’ farm near Osnabrück.
                                                                                                          Even experienced riders will find great ideas among her stable hacks,      When she’s not studying for her
                                                                                                          from feeding and equipment all the way to cleaning and taking a            teaching degree, she teaches
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