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KOSMOS GUIDES — AUTUMN 2016 Rights Catalogue
The programme
Dear colleagues,
NATURE 1
dear friends,
We are pleased to be presenting this autumn’s
collection which we believe offers a perfect mix
DOGS 10
for interested readers of illustrated guide-books,
covering our traditional programme segments
for nature lovers, hobby-gardeners and astro-
nomers, dog and pet holders, hunters and rod PETS 14
fishers, for riders of all levels, and, last but not
least, for amateur cooks.
Life-Sized Garden Birds, our national and in- LIVESTOCK 14
ternational best-seller with more than 40,000
copies sold plus six licenses granted to different July 2016
Matthias Helb
countries is going to be followed by a similar
title about insects and we are very optimistic BEE-KEEPING 15 Insects (Larger Than) Life Size
that we will be selling this title as successfully as € 9.99
its fellow-title. 112 pages, 229 colour photos
100 b/w-photos
We are especially proud of our continuously GARDENING 16 softcover with flaps, 13.3 x 19.4 cm
978-3-440-15150-1
expanding cartrographic programme: in Octo-
ber a map-making masterpiece with high-end
cartography will be launched (see p. 18) and we
are confident that we will expand our internati- ATLASES 18
onal business activities in this field. Please also
have a look at our other atlasses on pages 20
and 21.
ASTRONOMY 22
I’d be happy to meet you for a personal chat in
Frankfurt to present to you our new releases. As
always, please contact e.kienzle@kosmos.de for
appointment requests, orders of sample copies HORSES AND RIDING 24
and questions about the availabilty of rights. Matthias Helb is a biologist
3 100 insects in house and garden specializing in animal physio-
I look forward to hearing from you, logy. He is passionate about
FOOD AND DRINK 28 3 100 species in direct comparison insects. Many research trips
Best regards have led him to the most remote
3 In original size and in enlarged photos corners of the earth. An insect
he newly discovered even carries
Elke Kienzle
HUNTING 30 Matthias Helb exclusively introduces the species that occur in our his name.
direct environment. Splendid colour photos show mosquitoes, aphids
Foreign Rights Manager & Co. larger than life with all important characteristics, but also in
their original size so that you can reliably identify them. In addition,
FISHING 32 the biologist answers frequently asked questions about: Pest or no
pest? Stings or doesn’t sting? Harmless or even helpful? Practical
At the Frankfurt Book Fair which knowledge for everyone who wants to learn about and protect insects.
will take place from October 19th
through 23rd, 2016 you will find
us in hall 30, stand D 44 - 45.
Life-Sized Garden Birds
€9.99 / 978-3-440-14535-7
1
Winners
— Survival strategies of the
birds of prey
3 Birds of prey – their incredible records and
superlatives
3 Spectacular scenes – high-quality nature
photography
3 KOSMOS-PLUS APP with breath-
taking film clips
© Dietmar Nill, Thorsten Pröhl
The fascinating skills and survival strategies of birds of prey are the fo- June 2016
Dietmar Nill · Thorsten Pröhl
Dietmar Nill is a well known and successful wildlife photographer and cameraman. His amaz- cus of this exceptional coffee table book. Dietmar Nill and Bernhard Bernhard Ziegler
ing films and photos have won numerous awards, allowing many viewers to look behind the Ziegler present amazing scenes that you will only see with much pa- Winners
scenes of our wildlife. His special interest is nocturnal animals. tience and the right equipment: Peregrine falcons, goshawks and sparrow
€ 29.99
Thorsten Pröhl has been involved with biology and the protection of birds of prey since 1984. hawks during high-speed manoeuvres in flight, sophisticated hunting
He runs a small rescue station for injured birds of prey, owls and bats. techniques of bearded vultures and eagles, possibly record-breaking 160 pages, 201 coulour photos
sensory abilities of eagle owls and red kites. Just as impressive as the hardcover, 24.1 x 28.6 cm
978-3-440-14670-5
photos are the short films, which you can see by using the Kosmos-Plus
app. A stroke of luck for photography fans, nature and animal lovers.
Nocturnal Animals Time of Love They Are Back
€14.99 / 978-3-440-13726-0 € 68.- / 978-3-440-14680-4 € 29.99 / 978-3-440-14593-7
2 3
August 2016
Ursula Stumpf
My Plant Manufacturing Facility
Re-discover proven traditions
€ 25.–
200 pages, 220 colour pictures
50 colour illustrations
hardcover, 19 x 24 cm
978-3-440-14520-3
August 2016 August 2016
Susanna Färber · Axel Meyer Christine Fuchs
Aromatic Oils for the Medicine Chest Burning Indigenous Herbs
€ 25.– € 14.99
200 pages, 220 colour pictures 200 pages, 220 colour pictures
50 colour illustrations 50 colour illustrations
hardcover, 19 x 24 cm hardcover, 19 x 24 cm
978-3-440-15001-6 978-3-440-15006-1
3 The holistic handbook of aroma- 3 Burning herbs to improve well- 3 Fashionable: Home-made goods from local Dr. Ursula Stumpf is an herba-
list, alternative practitioner and
therapy being, relaxation and energy plants trained pharmacist. She has a
wealth of experience from over
Aromatic oils are an effective and natural complement An increasing number of people includes burning
3 The first practical guide on the topic – with 20 years in her own compli-
to any medicine chest. This handbook introduces dried leaves, blossoms and specific resins in their useful ideas and well-arranged instructions mentary health practice, and
suitable plants and oils in 22 double-page portraits, daily life: Lavender opens your heart and helps combines conventional medical
describes their origin and offers tips for their correct you take deep breaths, juniper purifies the air More and more people want to manufacture products for their daily and holistic approaches to the
use. Based on long-time practice and confirmed and brings clarity, pine resin warms you up and use themselves – with traditional, proven techniques and from plants, healing power of plants.
by the latest research results, the authors recom- restores your strength. This invitingly designed a sustainable raw material. The practical guide by herbalist Ursula
mend a multitude of recipes for relaxation, in case practical guide explains which herbs are suited for Stumpf shows how this can be done easily: from creams and soaps to
of colds and sports injuries, for cosmetics, personal burning, where to find them, how to dry them and teas, natural colours and baskets or twines. The portrait section with
hygiene, the household and many other areas of use. how they work. It also describes which burning 40 local plants explains which one to use for what, and where you can
methods to use in specific everyday life situations. find them. The tried-and-tested instructions are explained step by step.
Natural Cosmetics Aromatherapy Plants Traditional Incense Burning Incense Burning in the Rythm Plant Goddesses and Their Medicinal Herbs
€ 19.99 / 978-3-440-14981-2 € 19.99 / 978-3-440-12463-5 in Winter of the Year Medicinal Herbs € 14.99 / 978-3-440-14980-5
€ 17.99 / 978-3-440-13328-6 € 29.99 / 978-3-440-14571-5 € 24.90 / 978-3-440-12236-5
4 5
June 2016 September 2016 June 2016 Already available
Markus Flück Detlef Singer Matthias Bergbauer Adelheid Lingg
Which Mushroom Is This? Birds Around the Bird Feeder Which Fish Is This? Trees and the Healing Powers of the Wood
Collect, Identify, Use Observe, Identify and Feed Correctly The Freshwater Fish in Central Europe
€ 16.99 € 9.99 € 14.99 € 14.99
416 pages, 458 colour photos 128 pages, 14 colour- and 192 pages, 200 colour and b/w-photos 224 pages
181 coulour- and b/w-illustrations b/w-illustrations 30 colour and b/w-drawings 212 colour photos
softcover with flaps, 13.1 x 19.3 cm softcover, 10.7 x 18 cm softcover with flaps, 10.7 x 18 cm 35 b/w-pictures 24.7 x 19.9 cm
978-3-440-14983-6 978-3-440-15254-6 978-3-440-15142-6 978-3-440-14993-5
3 Add-on: mushrooms and thier tree 3 Fundamentally revised: new layout, 3 Splendid photos show 100 species 3 Heal yourself with buds, blossoms,
partners new photos in their natural environment leaves and fruits
The practical identification key by group of mushrooms 68 species that can be found at the local bird feeder The most frequent freshwater fish in Central Europe: For many people their relationship with trees has special
in the comprehensive guide provides you with a quick or public feeding grounds are extensively portrayed 200 excellent colour photos show each species in its importance. Trees are friends, helpers and healers.
navigation. Large-format colour photos and drawings in this compact identification book. Easily under- natural habitat. The photos are complemented by Adelheid Lingg has a special instinct for the connection
show all important characteristics and make confident standable texts inform about their look, prevalence, compact information about the physique, behaviour, of nature, plants and healing power. In her new book we
identification easy. If you want to look specifically for behaviour and songs. Valuable tips show how you can incidence and notes about protection of the species. accompany the plant confidante through nature, participate
certain delicacies, such as morels, you will find helpful prepare bird feed yourself and how certain species The perfect companion for rod fishers, divers and all in her relationship with trees and learn which plant parts
notes in the add-on about the typical tree partners. In can be systematically attracted. The small field guide friends of nature who want to confidently identify fish. from the 25 most important local trees can be harves-
addition, the author provides tips for cooking and fits in any bag: a practical companion for strolls to ted when and how they can be prepared as remedies.
shows you how you can inspire children to collect. feeding grounds in the forest, field and at the water.
The Big Kosmos Guide to Which Mushrom is That? A Home for Garden Birds Which Garden Bird Is This? Aquatic Animals and Plants Which Saltwater Fish Is This? The Year in Medical Herbs Medical Plants for Health
Mushrooms € 9.99 / 978-3-440-14477-0 € 7.95 / 978-3-440-12151-1 € 12.99 / 978-3-440-13176-3 € 7.99 / 978-3-440-13381-1 € 6.99 / 978-3-440-11341-7 € 19.99 / 978-3-440-14547-0 € 29.99 / 978-3-440-14800-6
€ 19.99 / 978-3-440-14982-9
6 7September 2016
Ilona Koglin · Marek Rohde
And Now We Save the World
The handbook for idealists and
unconventional thinkers
€ 19.99
192 pages, 20 colour photos
60 graphics
softcover with flaps, 17 x 24.5 cm
978-3-440-15189-1
July 2016 July 2016
Book of Catches for Rod Fishers Observation Book for Bird Watchers
Catch, Note, Analyse Observe, Note, Compare, Sketch
€ 12.99 € 14.99
160 pages, 30 colour-drawings 200 pages, 30 b/w-illustrations
softcover, 14.8 x 21 cm softcover, 10 x 15 cm
978-3-440-15175-4 978-3-440-15128-0
Ilona Koglin and Marek 3 Sustainability – the number one topic relev- 3 Charming Kosmos notebook 3 A gi that gives joy
Rohde work as journalists and
media consultants in Hamburg. ant for the future 3 The gi with the very special 3 Unique observation book for bird
The two idealists are intensely
involved with topics such as 3 It works: you can achieve much with small furnishings watchers
sustainability, ecological and steps
social change, and collective in- This notebook for rod fishers provides a suitable The observation and notebook for bird watchers
telligence; they have conducted Sustainability is the mega trend of our times. More and more setting for own observations and notes but also offers much space for your own entries over several
well-received workshops and people – especially the younger generation – consider keeping gives you the most important background inform- years. It includes a species list with all bird species in
presentations on these topics. one’s ecological footprint as small as possible to be in fashion and ation throughout the year. It includes a small part Europe and offers enough space to enter comparative
For more than 10 years they indispensable for a positive outlook on life. How sustainability with general items, such as most frequent fish observations for years.
have written their blog “For a can be integrated into daily life in a fun way: Ilona Koglin and species, closed seasons, phases of the moon, and 30 black & white illustrations round this charming
better world”. Marek Rohde have fascinating tips and many new ideas for doing sunrise and sundown times. In the main part the booklet off, showing bird topography or how to
so – starting with nutrition and living and on to travels in the user finds lots of icons and tables for filling in. create simple sketches in the field.
great, wide world. Their beautifully designd, inspiring handbook
answers questions, encourages and motivates you to join in.
8 9Martin Rütter
— the expert
for team human-dog
3 The new book from Germany’s best-
known and best-loved dog trainer
3 Games for every human-dog team
3 More than 600.000 books sold
Martin Rütter’s new book offers something for every breed and eve- September 2016
ry character. Prey, sniffing, movement and brain games provide a Martin Rütter
Occupying Dogs With Martin Rütter
never-ending array of options for activity during a walk or at home.
The professional dog trainer gives tips on how to motivate, set up € 19.99
the training and use rewards. Possible dangers are not short-
160 pages, approx 200 colour photos
changed, either. This makes playing in the human-dog team not hardcover, 19 x 24 cm
only fun, it also fosters bonding and makes both partners happy 978-3-440-14458-9
Martin Rütter is the best-known dog trainer in Germany and his guide-
books are best sellers. He is known to an audience of millions from
his coaching show and live tours.
Dog Training with Martin Puppy Training with Martin Language Course with Dogs Hunting Behaviour Owning More Than One Dog
Rütter Rütter Martin Rütter € 14.99 / 978-3-440-14389-6 € 14.99 / 978-3-440-12758-2
€ 19.99 / 978-3-440-13983-7 € 19.99 / 978-3-440-12273-0 € 19.99 / 978-3-440-12759-9
10 11July 2016 August 2016 October 2016 October 2016
Claudia Toll Helma Spona Carina Beck Thomas Baumann · Ina Baumann
Doesn’t Come Doesn’t Apply Obedience Poodles ZOS – Specific Object Search
€ 9.99 € 26.99 € 14.99 € 14.99
112 pages, 130 colour photos 192 pages, approx 200 colour photos 128 Pages, approx 150 colour photos 128 pages, approx 160 colour photos
softcover with flaps, 17 x 21 cm hardcover, 17 x 24 cm softcover with flaps, 17 x 24 cm softcover with flaps, 17 x 24 cm
978-3-440-14872-3 978-3-440-15143-3 978-3-440-13303-3 978-3-440-15103-7
3 Efficiently train calling a dog back – 3 All exercises in the popular dog 3 Fashionable breed poodle – 3 Specific object search –
the bestseller completely new sport simply explained new in the successful breeds series first-class scent work for dogs
Will Paul come or wont he? How loud must the owner Obedient at the highest perfection – that is The poodle is among the most popular family dogs. If Specific object search is among the best and most
whistle or yell until he finally moves across the lawn? obedience. Helma Spona, trainer and obedience you want to be sure when buying one, you will find this up-to-date concepts for positively influencing dog
Callback is the most important signal in dog training performance judge shows what is important in this handbook to be the best instruction for a purchase decision. behaviour. The principle, which was developed by
and also a sore subject. Dog keepers know the problem, sport of soft voices. Because here much more than a Poodle expert Carina Beck tells you about selection, keep- dog experts Thomas and Ina Baumann, is based
when dogs run off and don't listen any more. Step by perfect sit, down and stay is at stake. The book offers ing, training and activity. A practical companion: from the on the police’s work with tracking dogs. Anyone
step Claudia Toll explains easily and understandably how various training options for all exercises, so that puppy’s moving in and through the entire happy dog’s life. can start immediately with their simple and visu-
you can successfully set up the callback: from the puppy everyone can select the method that individually ally appealing instructions. Searching for objects
to the old stubborn dog, because every dog can learn to matches him and his dog. With class division and encourages concentration, search intensity, fit-
obey! Claudia Toll is a dog expert, journalist and author test rules for participation in tests and competitions. ness and motivation of the four-legged friend.
of several books with Kosmos about dogs and pets.
Well done Alone and Relexed Body-Language Longeing Searching and Retrieving Australian Shephard Labrador Retriever Body Language of Dog and BARF- Raw Feeding for
€ 12.95 / 978-3-440-11626-5 € 14.99 / 978-3-440-12301-0 With Dog € 19.90 / 978-3-440-11852-8 €14.99 / 978-3-440-12549-6 € 14.99 / 978-3-440-14935-5 Human Dogs
€ 24.99 / 978-3-440-14748-1 € 14.99 / 978-3-440-14532-6 € 14.99 / 978-3-440-14796-2
12 13August 2016
Kaspar Bienefeld
Bee Keeping Step by Step
For beginners – all work during
the year
€ 14.99
128 pages, 150 colour photos
10 colour illustrations
brochure with flaps, 17 x 21.3 cm
978-3-440-14949-2
October 2016 August 2016
Nora Brede Kai Haus
Aquarium Keeping Sheep
€ 12.99 € 16.99
144 pages, approx 200 colour photos 128 pages, approx 120 colour photos
softcover with flaps, 17 x 24 cm hardcover, 16 x 22 cm
978-3-440-15066-5 978-3-440-12213-6
3 For beginners: aquariums natur- 3 Everything you need to know 3 The most popular beginner’s book for bee Prof. Dr. Kaspar Bienefeld is
the director of the Institute for
ally and appropriate to the animal about sheep meadows and barns keepers Bee Research Hohen Neuen-
dorf, which for many years has
Aquarium keeping is a wonderful hobby, especially if Whether Merino, East Frisian dairy sheep or moorland
3 Completely revised and updated focused intensively on hobby
you delve more deeply into the topic right from the sheep: sheep are uncomplicated, useful and justifiably bee keepers and young bee
start. This handbook includes everything you need to popular with hobby farmers and fans of self-sufficiency. Open it up and get started: Bee Keeping Step by Step lets you keepers. Under his direction
know for setting up your first freshwater aquarium. In This handbook introduces 14 suitable breeds in detailed start simply in the practice of bee keeping. More than 150 colour institute employees developed
addition to the technology and correct care of the water, portraits and provides extensive information about photos and easily replicated step-by-step instructions guarantee this book for young adults and
the author mainly explains how to keep the animals keeping them appropriate to their species. Breeding and a delicious honey harvest even for beginners. Especially well ar- beginners.
appropriate to their species. Portraits of more than raising are discussed, as are milking and shearing. The ranged: the sections about the life of the bees and the work of the
60 fish species and 20 water plants convey extensive author reveals many tips and tricks from his long-time bee keeper are marked with their own icons. This way the reader
knowledge and help you to make the right choice. experience, which make the start easy for beginners. can see at a glance the work that is necessary at any given time.
Budgerigars Dwarf Rabbits Poultry Keeping Rabbits Outdoors Bee Keeping as a Hobby Death of a Queen
€ 12.99 / 978-3-440-14706-1 € 12.99 / 978-3-440-14703-0 € 16.99 / 978-3-440-13941-7 € 16.99 / 978-3-440-13149-7 € 12.99 / 978-3-440-14947-8 € 20.– / 978-3-440-15121-1
14 15November 2016 July 2016
Thomas Heß Katja Maren Thiel
Upcycling Projects for the Garden Garden Projects for Children
€ 16.99 € 14.99
128 pages, 220 colour photos 120 pages, 160 colour photos
softcover with flaps, 17 x 24 cm softcover with flaps, 18.7 x 21.6 cm
978-3-440-15191-4 978-3-440-15362-8
Thomas Heß is a professional 3 Upcycling – highly fashionable 3 Fun play and discovery in your garden Katja Maren Thiel is passionate
gardener and landscape archi- about roaming nature with her
tect. As a freelance journalist 3 New smart ideas for doing it yourself 3 45 imaginative projects for the whole family family. She tried all ideas out with
he has written about garden, her children and made them easy
nature and do-it-yourself to follow with realistic tips and
since 2002. Turn old into new, turn old into something else: taking this as Whether summer or winter, really bad weather or sunshine instructions.
your motto lets you save much money in the garden. Thomas – this book turns the garden into a fascinating adventure
Heß introduces 35 inventive projects that hobby gardeners can playground year round. 45 ideas for research and discovery,
use to make practical gardening tools, containers, furniture and building and handicrafts, as well as for new games and play
decorative elements themselves using existing material. Whether quipment ensure much variety during the week and on week-
planters from a garden hose or a vine climbing frame from metal ends. From easy to somewhat difficult: with the detailed
clothes hangers: all ideas are tried-and-tested and can be easily step-by-step descriptions implementing any of the pro-
implemented using the concrete step-by-step instructions. jects is child’s play for children and parents together.
G d Y
Garden Your Cit
City Wi d
Window Box
B Gardening
G d i G d i - Growing
Gardening G i YYour G d i D
Gardening Desire
i
€ 20.- / 978-3-440-14971-3 € 12.95 / 978-3-440-15077-1 Own Luck € 14.99 / 978-3-440-1421-7
€ 19.95 / 978-3-440-12612-7
16 17A map-making
— masterpiece
3 The premium world atlas in a large format
3 Digitally created superior photography from
Germany
3 High-quality linen cover with two ribbon
bookmarks and decorative slipcase
— High-End Cartography
3 Large overview maps at a scale of 1:30 million
3 The continents at a scale of 1:12 million
3 The countries of the earth at a scale of 1:3.5
million
The prestigious Atlas of the Earth is a world atlas and opulent coffee table October 2016
Kosmos Atlas of the Earth
book all in one. Up-to-the minute world maps in captivating quality
invite you to rediscover our planet in an impressive way. Colouring of the € 179.–
digitally created maps is aligned with nature, thus they present an almost
realistic view of earth’s surface. Absolutely stunning and a special high- 496 pages, 150 colour photos
140 colour illustrations, 368 maps
light are the 3D depiction of the ocean floor and the satellite image pan- full linen in a decorative slipcase
oramas for each continent in a 45 x 135 cm format! Thematic maps offer 34 x 45 cm
current information about nature, population, culture, economy, politics 978-3-440-15152-5
and climate. Additional sections on special topics such as The Earth in
Satellite Images, Space, as well as an encyclopaedia of countries perfectly
supplement the content to turn this into a map and art book for life.
18 19Already avaible
Kosmos World Atlas – Compact
The current image of our earth
€ 19.99
240 pages, 120 colour drawings
200 colour photos
Auch als E-Book Auch als E-Book hardcover, 22 x 30 cm
978-3-440-15126-6
Already available Already available
The Big Kosmos World Atlas Kosmos Universal Atlas
€ 99.- € 24.99
752 pages, 210 maps 320 pages
15 city maps, 296 colour photos 100 maps
260 colour drawings, 196 b/w drawings 30 colour photos
hardcover full linen, in decoravtive slipcase hardcover
29 x 37 cm 26.2 x 35.8 cm
978-3-440-14671-2 978-3-440-14882-2
3 Especially vivid maps - scale 3 Maps available in many languages 3 Well-arranged portraits of the continents and
Languages available:
1:4,000,000 and 1:800,000 3 Various nationl parts of European photo atlas about geology, nature and climate Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese
simplified, Croatian, Czech,
3 Best combination of artisanal skill countries available Dutch, English, French,
and state-of-the-art cartography 3 Most recent world maps from 2015
Authoritative yet accessible, general-purpose and practical, the Kosmos German, Hindi, Hungarian,
Compact Atlas of the World combines the optimal features of size, format, Japanese, Macedonian,
coverage, background information, scale and detail to make it the ideal Mongolian, Norwegian, Polish,
Exploring our earth becomes a special experience with This world atlas offers in-depth geographic information reference atlas for every home. Fast access to information comes in a Portuguese, Russian, Serbian,
this this high-quality atlas: at its core are outstanding for all the family. Easy comparison of continents and convenient form for all readers. Regions of greatest cultural or historical Slovakian, Slovenian, Spanish
maps in peerless quality. Because this cartography made countries is achieved through uniform scales of 1:30 interest are presented at a detailed scale of 1:5 million, while remoter
in Germany is more up-to-date, more aesthetically million and 1:4.5 million. Sharp contours and clearly areas are mapped at a scale of 1:15 or 1:17 million. Thematic pages on
pleasing and more exact than that found in common depicted relief enhance the quality of these modern geology, climate, population and culture for each continent and a
atlases. The large Kosmos world atlas offers handcrafted easy-to-read maps, accompanied by an extensive index 46-pages encyclopaedia of basic geography round off the atlas.
relief depictions of land formations, plastic 3D maps of with more than 76,000 entries. Rounding of the atlas
the bottom of the sea and an extensive place index. In are key statistics for all countries, and as an option:
addition, there is basic geographic knowledge about the national parts are available for several countries in scale
habitats on our earth, a country lexicon of all nations of 1:750,000.
with exciting information, multifaceted photos and Languages available: Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese simpl.,
descriptions of the most important major cities, as well Croatian, Czech, Dutch, English, French, German,
as satellite art that shows the multi-layered beauty of Hindi, Hungarian, Japanese, Macedonian, Mongolian,
our planet. This modern atlas is an indispensable work Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Slova-
of knowledge both visually and in terms of its content. kian, Slovenian, Spanish.
National parts available: Austria, Benelux, Czech
Republic, France, Germany, Ireland, Mongolia, Por-
tugal, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom.
20 21Already available
Stefan Binnewies
Atlas of the Galaxies
Astrophotography meets
astrophysics
€ 50.-
400 pages
310 colour photos
10 colour-drawings
hardcover, 23.2 x 27.9 cm
978-3-440-15045-0
October 2016 November 2016
Daniel Gerritzen Günter Spanner
First Contact The Mystery of the Gravitational Wave
Why we must prepare for aliens Einstein‘s vision becomes reality
€ 25.- € 19.99
368 pages, 20 b/w-photos 256 pages, 20 colour photos
10 b/w-drawings 20 b/w-photos, 10 colour illustrations
hardcover with dust jacket 20 b/w-drawings
13.5 x 21.5 cm hardcover with dust jacket, 13.5 x 21.5 cm
978-3-440-14871-6 978-3-440-15413-7
3 Is contact with aliens possible? 3 The book about the astronomy sen- 3 Coffee table book including the current Dr. Michael König: After
his PhD in Astronomy he
3 Scientifically established scenarios sation of the year scientific knowledge participated in international
research projects on extra-
for an unexpectedly risky topic 3 First-hand expert knowledge Galaxies are the jewels of the universe and popular targets of astro- galactical subjects, now he
photographers. This photo book shows more than 300 images of the works in the IT industry. He
Science is united: contact with aliens is not utopian, but February 11, 2016: the world of science is spellbound most beautiful galaxies and uses them to explain the current state of owns a private observatory
only a question of time. This book for the first time and holds its breath ... and the scientists of the Amer- science. From the Andromeda galaxy via galaxy clusters up to gravit- near Heidelberg, Germany,
introduces the scenarios for this emergency which were ican LIGO project actually managed to prove the mys- ational lenses: For the first time the nature of galaxies is described www.astro-images.de
developed during research. What happens if we are terious gravitational waves. A Nobel prize-worthy mile- based on the worldwide best amateur photos. An understandable
discovered in our hideaway earth? Will governments stone and late triumph for Einstein’s theory of space and introduction to the world of galaxies and at the same time a com- Dr. Stefan Binneweis works
even tell us? How will the media react? Gerritzen time. Dr. Günter Spanner participated in developing prehensive collection of reference images for astrophotographers. as a medical doctor near
describes the effects of a first contact on humanity in the measuring devices. He reports first-hand and in a Cologne. For many years he is
a scientifically sound and fascinatingly written man- way anyone can understand what you must know about engaged in the Capella-Team,
ner and shows how risky it is to suppress this topic. gravitational waves, why they open a new window into doing high-level astrophoto-
space and which additional findings are to be expected. graphy by using a 60 cm teles-
cope, located in Namibia and
in Greece. www.capella-obser-
vatory.com.
Tunnel through Time and From the God Particle to Hawkings Cosmos - It's as Beyond Einsteins Universe Exploration of the Exoplanets The Messier Objects
Space Theory of the Universe Simple as That € 24.99 / 978-3-440-15410-6 € 24.99 / 978-3-440-14611-8 € 24.99 / 978-3-440-11743-9
€ 12.99 / 978-3-440-1341-3 € 24.99 / 978-3-440-13855-7 € 24.99 / 978-3-440-1283-4
22 23July 2016 July 2016
Ingrid Klimke Eckart Meyners
Riding For Fun – Riding Is Moving
My Way of Schooling Horses
€ 29.99
€ 29.99
192 pages, 200 colour photos
176 pages, 200 colour photos 50 colour-drawings
4 colour-drawings hardcover, 17 x 24 cm
hardcover, 17 x 24 cm 978-3-440-14826-6
978-3-440-14873-0
Eventing professional Ingrid Klim- 3 Training philosophy of an Olympic gold 3 Understanding flow of motion – developing Eckart Meyners was a college pro-
ke has won Olympic team gold, the fessor for sports education and has
team world championships and the medalist better body awareness for more than 30 years dealt with
team European championships. For movement training during riding.
her outstanding achievements as a
3 Varied training suited for horses of all breeds 3 Including fascia exercises on and off
trainer and rider, she was awarded and types horseback
the title Reitmeister (riding master).
This is the book the equestrian world has been waiting for impatiently. For An exciting overview over the biomechanics of riders based on
the first time, Ingrid Klimke presents her personal training philosophy the latest scientific research. An expert in the field of motion,
with which she has been achieving spectacular successes for many years. Eckart Meyners ex plains the inner workings of the rider’s body.
The basis of her positive and horse-friendly method is variety: combin- He covers the complexity of learning how to ride as well as the
ing dressage, cavaletti work, jumping and trail rides in a beneficial and psychological aspects of the process. His suggestions on how
productive way. Using her own horses as case studies, Ingrid Klimke gives to train the fascia both on the horse and on the ground will
advice on how to support individual horses according to their personalities. help you improve your posture, overall fitness and mobility.
Basic Training of Young Cavaletti Training Sense of movement and Warm-up and Exercise Riding as a Dialogue
Riding Horses € 29.99 / 978-3-440-14070-3 riding posture Programme for Riders € 29.95 / 978-3-440-12356-0
€ 34.99 / 978-3-440-14818-1 € 29.99 / 978-3-440-12617-2 € 29.99 / 978-3-440-13849-6
24 25July 2016 September 2016 November 2016 June 2016
Silke Hembes Sibylle Wiemer Ulrike Amler Silke Behling
Ride and Hit Your Stride Effortless Dressage Horseback Riding 101 Horse Breeds
Warm-up, bend, collection The basics of horses and riding The 100 most popular horse breeds
€ 24.99
€ 16.99 € 10.- € 10.-
176 pages, 150 colour photos,
10 colour-drawings 112 pages, 120 colour photos 144 pages, 250 colour photos 144 pages, 312 colour photos
hardcover, 16 x 22 cm softcover with flaps hardcover, 19.5 x 27 cm softcover with flaps, 17 x 21.3 cm
978-3-440-13375-0 17 x 21.3 cm 978-3-440-12426-0 978-3-440-14602-6
978-3-440-14482-4
3 Learn arena figures by physically 3 Dressage exercises – inspired by the 3 Completely revised and updated – 3 All characteristics at a glance
walking them yourself School of Légèreté 250 images, new layout
Practicing riding on the ground without a horse – does This handbook offers quickly accessible and well-struc- Make your dream come true and learn how to From Shetland pony to Shire horse and Hano-
that even work? Successful trainer Silke Hembes has tured information for advanced riders whose goal it ride! With the comprehensive information pro- verian to Andalusian – this compact reference
developed a new training concept that is more efficient is to keep their horses supple, motivated and healthy. vided in this book, beginner riders will quickly book provides competent information on the
and fun. This method combines groundwork with its Experienced riding instructor Sibylle Wiemer skillfully get their bearings in the saddle. Ulrike Amler most well-known and popular horse breeds from
application on horseback. The specific connections she connects basic dressage exercises with elements from the gives competent advice and basic knowledge on all around the world. Besides photos and height
creates produce light bulb effects in riders and help horses School of Légèreté. Her approach enables the reader to finding a good riding school and the right equip- scales, short portraits present concise information
better understand the aids given to them. All exercises structure their own training sessions and to keep setting ment, on how to master your first lessons, how about origin, needs and usage. In this way, riders
can be adjusted to the riders’ training level, which makes new goals for themselves. Advice on problem-solving to earn your first certifications and even com- will find the breed that best suits their preferences.
them useful for both beginners and advanced students. and self-tests ensure that exercises are done correctly. peting in your first horse show. With this book,
your new hobby will be fun from the start!
The Way to Good Riding Groundwork Using Poles The Best Exercises- Introduction to the Arena Horse Behaviour Riding - The Complete Begin- Horse Breeds The Icelandic Horse
€ 29.99 / 978-3-440-12621-9 and Cones Gymnastic Horse Riding Figures € 29.99 / 978-3-440-13214-2 ners Guide € 29.99 / 978-3-440-13537-2 € 26.99 / 978-3-440-13347-9
€ 9.99 / 978-3-440-14477-0 € 14.99 / 978-3-440-13389-7 € 14.99 / 978-3-440-12718-6 € 16.95 / 978-3-440-11787-3
26 27August 2016 August 2016
Peter Becker Axel Meyer
Bulbs The Art of Vegan Cooking
Buried kitchen treasure from around Recipes for gourmet vegans
the world
€ 22.90
€ 24.99
160 pages, 110 colour photos
160 pages, 120 colour photos hardcover, 23 x 26 cm
hardcover, 19 x 25.3 cm 978-3-440-14994-2
978-3-440-14657-6
Peter Becker is a cook, college pro- 3 For more variety on the plate: regional and 3 Consistently vegan – without additives Axel Meyer is one of the pi-
fessor for wild herb and bulb science, oneers of the science of scent in
nature conservationist and health exotic bulbs and substitutes Germany. He built the TAOA-
expert. For more than ten years he SIS company, whose absolutely
has intensively dealt with edible
3 New inspirations for vegetarians, vegans 3 80 straightforward wholesome recipes – natural scents have a great
bulbs as an alternative to potatoes. and flexible eaters also very well suited to beginners reputation. He has been living
With his creativity and visionary vegetarian/vegan since he was
force he manages to fill more and A culinary journey to buried kitchen treasures from around Cooking vegan without soya sausages and cheese substitute? No 18 years old, and is one of the
more people with enthusiasm for the world. Peter Becker shows the variegated ways in which the problem, says Axel Meyer and proves it with deliciously, easily pioneers of the health food
new natural ingredients. aromatic bulb vegetables – some of which have already found prepared dishes for everyday and for all occasions. His recipes movement with his successful
their way onto supermarket shelves – can be used. In extensi- for breakfast, snacks, soups, salads, main dishes and desserts offer book "The Art of Baking".
ve portraits he introduces 18 bulbs from domestic cultivation complete nutrition and are rich in vital substances; they are also
and exotic countries, from Jerusalem artichokes, day lilies and prepared only with the highest-quality organic ingredients. Inter-
Japanese artichokes to yams, water chestnuts and cassava. He national dishes are included, too; the author’s many trips inspired
lists sources, offers tips for growing and entices you to disco- him here. For Axel Meyer the skill is not to be complicated, but
ver, taste and enjoy them with deliciously creative recipes. to be aware of the products’ quality. If you are careful about that,
you can achieve surprising results with simple ingredients; even
the beginning vegan won’t miss anything with these dishes.
Algae Cabbage The Art of Vegan Baking
€ 25.- / 978-3-440-15093-1 € 19.95 / 978-3-440-14819-8 € 19.99 / 978-3-440-15093-1
28 29August 2016 August 2016
Francis Ray Hoff Birte Keil
Hunting for the Cooking Pot Age Determination of
From the hunting range to the kitchen – Hoofed Game
new wild game recipes for hunters Determine confidently –
hunt successfully
€ 38.–
€ 24.99
208 pages, approx 170 colour photos
hardcover with dust jacket 160 pages
30 x 30 cm approx 220 colour illustrations
978-3-440-14939-3 hardcover, 17 x 24 cm
978-3-440-15068-9
Photographer Francis Ray Hoff 3 The classic of the wild game kitchen – 3 The indispensable guide for hunting in Birte Keil has illustrated hunting
discovered early on his love for books and articles in trade maga-
hunting and his passion for prepar- now completely updated compliance with hunting principles zines on hunting with much expert
ing excellent meals. The renowned knowledge and a precise line.
author of many cookbooks wrote 3 More than 90 new delicious recipes for 15 wild
Estimating the age of hoofed game is intrinsically linked to
and photographed for many years game species hunting in a manner that makes sense for hoofed game bio-
for, among others, the recipe column logy. Birte Keil, known for many years for her exceptional
in Germany’s leading hunting maga- Barely any other dish pampers the palate as much as delicate and also wild animal illustrations, clarifies in more than 200 splendid
zine “Wild und Hund”. very healthy meat from wild game. With the popular title Hunting for the drawings the typical characteristics of domestic hoofed game.
Cooking Pot, the renowned cook, wild game expert and hunter Francis R. Here she offers practising hunters all information necessary
Hoff presents more than 90 new recipes for wild game. Here you will find, to easily determine the age and avoid embarrassing slips.
in addition to deer or duck, also wild game species, such as ground hog
and jaybird, that are not found in any other cookbook. With the wonder-
fully photographed recipes the prey is guaranteed to become a delicacy for
family, friends and guests.
Cooking Wild Game Kosmos Book on Wildlife in Deers and Boars
€ 19.99 / 978-3-440-14327-8 the Forest € 19.99 / 978-3-440-14321-6
€ 19.99 / 978-3-440-13738-3
30 31August 2016
Leon Janssen
Fly Fishing
The definitive book about
entomology, tying instructions and
tactical approaches
€ 39.99
256 pages, 250 colour photos
hardcover, 19 x 25.3 cm
978-3-440-15009-2
Already Available Already Available
Ben Boden Florian Läufer
Fishing Professional Advice for Anglers
€ 9.99 € 9.99
144 pages, 226 colour photos 128 pages, 120 colour photos
7 b/w pictures 4 coulor pictures, 22.1 x 16.5 cm
27.7 x 20.1 cm 978-3-440-13224-1
978-3-440-12304-1
Leon Janssen is a university- 3 The entire world of fly fishing 3 From habitats to location to succes- 3 The best tips from professional
trained entomologist. The Belgian
has 25 years of experience in fly 3 Fulfils all target group expectations: ful catching anglers
fishing and travels across the globe
for his passion. In Germany, too, he authoritative advice and high-quality
Who wants to start fishing quickly and success- Anglers love tips and tricks! Short and sweet with
has gained an excellent reputation design fully needs competent instruction. This modern, self-explanatory images, this book collates plenty
as an expert for this sport. comprehensive guidebook covers all aspects of of interesting tips, making fishing easy! Professio-
Leon Janssen, for many years one of the best-known names in the angling: Feeding of fish, beginner’s equipment, nal angler Florian Läufer inform his readers in his
fly fishing community, covers in his terrifically illustrated definitive fishing in the ocean or fly fishing – everything usual relaxed style. He is known for his referen-
book the entire bandwidth of this fascinating sport. Divided by is explained in detail and easy to follow. ce book The Great Kosmos Book of Angling.
the five seasons of fly fishers, the author describes the best flies
and the fish you can catch with them during each season. In the
process tactics and techniques are described in just as much detail
as casting and equipment. Here every reader, from the beginner to
the professional, feels that he has received wise and serious advice.
Fly Fishing for Beginners Biology of Fly Fishing The Best Catches Giant Fish Predator Which Fish Bait for Fishing Location Guide
€ 16.99 / 978-3-440-14578-4 € 29.95 / 978-3-440-12444-4 € 4.99 / 978-3-440-12442-0 € 26.99 / 978-3-440-13227-2 Which Fish € 14.99 / 978-3-440-12741-4
€ 14.99 / 978-3-440-13603-4
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