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KOSMOS
GUIDES
Spring
2019
Rights Catalogue
1
The Programme
Dear colleagues,
Dear friends, Nature ............................. 01
What is new at Kosmos? For the first time you
find in our catalogue some titles published Beekeeping .................... 08
by our sister company NYMPENBURGER,
focussing on health, well-being, self-help and
spiritual topics. As you are perhaps also cov
ering those topics, we can hopefully broaden Gardening ...................... 10
our possibilites of cooperation (pp 32 - 37).
But also our Kosmos-programme is full
of new and exciting titles: Astronomy...................... 16
We are expanding our bibliophile NatureTime
series and tell you in an entertaining language
most interesting stories about bees (p 8).
Cartography................... 18
And, as always in spring, we are p
leased
to present you plenty of new gardening
titles (pp 10 – 15).
And ho does not want to know what Horses & Riding ............ 20
keeps the moon in the sky? Well, we have
the answer (p. 16).
Just surf through our catalogue, I am sure that Dogs.................................. 24 January 2019
there is the one or other title which could also 3 Whales – fascinating insights into the life
Ralf Kiefner
be suitable for your market. Our backlist can be
of the popular ocean mammal You Will Never Forget Your First
found on our webseite www.kosmos.de
Fishing & Hunting ....... 28
Whale!
under the Rights & International Sales tab. 3 Emotional photos and text, expert tips for € 16.99
I’d be happy to meet you for a personal chat whale watching
160 pages, 150 colour photos
in London or Bologna where you can find hardcover, 19.2 x 22.2 cm
Kosmos at the Frankfurt Book Fair’s joint
stands for German publishers. As always,
Nymphenburger............ 32 Encounters with whales living in the wild are among the most
fascinating experiences ever. Nobody can describe the charm of
978-3-440-16338-2
please contact e.kienzle@kosmos.de for these experiences better than diver, photographer and ocean expert
appointment requests, orders of sample Ralf Kiefner. In this book, he tells for the first time personal stories
copies or any other question you might about touching moments when he came face to face with these
have about rights’ availabilities. impressive animals. In addition, he shows his most spectacular
photos, provides extensive information about the way of life of the
I look forward to hearing from you and most popular species and offers insider tips for whale watching.
to seeing you in London or Bologna! Whether or not you are a fan of whales: this volume full of facts and
emotions captivates everyone.
With best wishes,
Ralf Kiefner has been diving for more than 35 years. He is a
successful author, as well as underwater photographer, c ameraman
and producer of TV productions. His work has been published by
magazines and TV stations worldwide. His shark d ocumentation
“Beyond Far” was path-breaking, his book “Whales and D olphins”
Elke Kienzle is considered a definitive book.
Foreign Rights Manager
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March 2019 February 2019
Heiko Bellmann Wolfgang Dreyer
Florin Rutschmann Eva-Maria Dreyer
Christian Roesti The Kosmos Forest Guide
The Kosmos Grasshopper Guide
€ 19.99
€ 40.–
384 pages, 650 colour photos
396 pages, 600 colour photos softcover with flaps, 13.2 x 19.3 cm
100 b/w-illustrations 978-3-440-15848-7
softcover with flaps, 13.2 x 19.3 cm
978-3-440-15304-8
Heiko Bellmann is a German 3 The definitive book – completely revised, 3 The long-time bestseller – exhaustive and
zoologist. The book author and unrivalled
nature photographer has published
expanded and updated
entomological and arachnological 3 Central and Southern European species 3 The standard work of the future
works, some of which have been is-
sued by Kosmos Publishing House. Heiko Bellmann’s grasshopper guide continues to be the most A new presentation that's really special: The Kosmos Forest
exhaustive field guide about this important insect group. Grasshopper Guide appears with completely new images, newly written text
experts Florin Rutschmann and Christian Roesti edited this standard and in a fresh, modern layout. With more than 500 animals,
work. In addition to the species in Central Europe and the Northern plants and, for the first time, also mushrooms, a superb range of
part of the Mediterranean, it now also contains the species of Greece species is described in portraits. In addition to the extensive
and Croatia – as usual, with all characteristics at a glance. A connection identification section, the book also discusses current topics,
to the authors’ website lets you share your own observations and also such as ecology, climate change and the use of forests and timber.
provides additional identification aids. The definitive book of the future – for families, educators
Guide to Insects Guide to Butterflies Trees at Power Locations Animals and Plants of the
€ 39.90 / 978-3-440-15528-8 € 29.99 / 978-3-440-14618-7 € 29.– / 978-3-440-15929-3 Forest
€ 5.99 / 978-3-440-15385-7
2 3
February 2019
Otmar Diez
Our Edible Trees and Bushes
€ 16.99
200 pages, 250 colour photos
150 colour illustrations
softcover with flaps, 19 x 24 cm
978-3-440-15916-3
March 2019 February 2019
Rainer Schall Rainer Schall
Fire, Flame, Embers and Tinder Forest Bathing Using All Senses
€ 25.– € 9.99
192 pages, 300 colour photos 96 pages, 80 colour photos
hardcover, 19 x 24 cm 40 colour illustrations
978-3-440-15801-2 softcover with flaps, 10.7 x 18 cm
978-3-440-16598-0
3 Know and apply fire rituals 3 Experience the healing power of
Otmar Diez is a passionate 3 Confidently identify 81 species 3 Plus: outdoor cooking with wild nature
vegetable and herb gardener and
works as a garden photographer, 3 Collect carefully, prepare easily plants 3 Recipes and ways to do it at home
nature teacher, mushroom expert
and herbal guide. Many wild trees and bushes whose leaves and fruits are Open fire, especially a camp fire under the sky, is “Shinrin Yoku”, forest bathing, which comes from
splendidly suited to eating grow in the forest and near pure fascination. And in the wilderness, it means Japan, has long since become a recognised m ethod
settlements. This field guide helps you to find and identify the warmth, food and survival. Outdoor and survival for improving physical and mental health here, as well.
wild delicacies. Domestic and cultivated plants are extensively specialist Rainer Schall knows all fire-making Rainer Schall shows how you can treat stress-related
presented with all important characteristics, photos and drawings. techniques, such as striking or drilling a fire; as an diseases and effectively prevent them through attentive
A separate chapter on poisonous and barely edible species helps experienced instructor he knows how to successfully walking in the forest, systematic breathing exercises
to identify dangerous lookalikes. The recipe section offers tasty teach these techniques step by step. In addition, his and nature rituals. He describes the p
ositive effects of
suggestions for healthy salads, soups and deserts from the cuisine handbook contains a variety of brilliant ideas for plants, mushrooms and the forest floor and sharpens
of wild plants. outdoor cooking with wild plants, home-made the senses for the voices, smells and beauty of the forest.
dinnerware and fire rituals full of atmosphere.
Our Edible Wild Plants Edible Wild Herbs & Berries Burning Indigenous Herbs Traditional Incense Burning Trees an the Healing Mythical Trees
€ 14.99 / 978-3-440-15910-1 € 9.99 / 978-3-440-15007-8 € 14.99 / 978-3-440-15006-1 in Winter Powers of the Wood € 29.99 / 978-3-440-15002-3
€ 17.99 / 978-3-440-13328-6 € 29.99 / 978-3-440-14993-5
4 5
February 2019 Already available
Ursula Stumpf Carmen Mayr
Medicinal Plants and Their Poisonous Delicious Wild Plants and Berries
Look-Alikes
€ 20.–
€ 14.99
192 pages, 166 colour photos
144 pages, 280 colour photos hardcover, 24.6 x 19.9 cm
60 colour illustrations 978-3-440-14573-9
softcover with flaps, 10.7 x 18 cm
978-3-440-16213-2
3 The handbook for medicinal plants 3 Holistic approach: attentive
February 2019 3 With clear notes on poisonous and collecting, deliberate savouring
Bärbel Oftring
3 All about our backyard birds – in-depth,
You’re Crazy as a Loon – The a Bit lively, amusing ineffective look-alikes 3 Portraits of 33 local wild plants
Different Guide to Birds
Confusing the popular medicinal herb angelica with Interest in the topic "edible plants" is reaching
€ 14.99 3 Extensive fact sheets on 70 domestic bird hemlock, which grows in the same habitat, can be increasing numbers of people. Healthy food from
144 pages, 300 colour photos species deadly. A confident aid to identification is therefore nature not only provides us with important m inerals,
softcover with flaps, 18.5 x 21.5 cm particularly important. This handbook presents in but also with vitality. Harvesting wild garlic, g outweed
978-3-440-16405-1 3 With many tips on how you can systematical- detail 90 medicinal plants and 60 species with which or blueberries is already pure slow-down and lets
ly help certain species they could be confused. Direct comparison of similar, us participate in the power of nature. Conscious
but poisonous or ineffective plants, supports definitive and attentive collecting causes you to connect
Whether in the garden, on the balcony or on the way to work: we identification. with the plants and to process them carefully and
encounter wild birds on an almost daily basis. This book provides an lovingly – for fresh enjoyment in Spring, Summer
opportunity to easily deepen our acquaintance with these f eathered and Autumn, and for delicious meals in Winter.
Bärbel Oftring is a well-known guests, even including playful “vocal training”. Migrating bird or When we take care of the wild collection spots we
non-fiction book author. She stud local bird? Cave breeder or nest builder? Bärbel Oftring competently not only help our own health, but also nature.
ied biology focusing on zoology, presents all important and interesting details on 70 common
palaeontology and botany. Like backyard birds, but does so in an amusing manner. You can listen
no other she can teach nature to to calls and songs for each species by using the KOSMOS PLUS app.
children and in the process convey Mnemonic devices and rhymes help your long-term memorization
excitement and fun. She has already of bird calls. If you want to protect birds and feed them a ppropriate
written several non-fiction books to their species, you will find many useful tips here, as well.
for Kosmos; some of these won
awards.
Medicinal Plants Edible Mushrooms & Their 13 Magical Medicinal Plants Plant Goddesses and Their
€ 5.99 / 978-3-440-15386-4 Poisonous Look-Alikes € 29.99 / 978-3-440-14140-3 Medicinal Herbs
€ 12.99 / 978-3-440-15885-2 € 30.– / 978-3-440-15678-0
6 7
March 2019 March 2019
Friedrich Hainbuch Friedrich Pohl
Bees Manual of Bee Diseases
What Humans and Bees Mean to Each
Other € 30.–
€ 20.– 240 pages, 150 colour photos
30 colour illustrations
208 pages, 30 colour- and hardcover, 17 x 24 cm
60 b/w-illustrations 978-3-440-15609-4
hardcover, 12.5 x 18.5 cm
978-3-440-16042-8
Prof. Dr. Friedrich Hainbuch stu- 3 Hot topic bees in the bibliophile “Nature 3 Indispensable handbook for all bee Dr Friedrich Pohl is a biologist and
died, among other things, Catholic has kept bees since he was 14 years
Time” series keepers
theology, philosophy and medicine. old. As an employee of the veterin
He is the author of numerous scien- 3 The relationship between human and bee, 3 Everything about varroosis treatment ary authority in Bremen he supports
tific works and popular science bee keepers when they fight
books. As a hobby bee keeper, for from the beginning of bee keeping to today against bee deaths dangerous bee diseases. The author
many years he has delved into the of the KOSMOS bestseller “Bee
medical use of bee products and 3 With illustrations by Paschalis Dougalis, one Bee colonies, and thus also bee keepers, not only suffer from the Keeping 101” also holds lectures
the causes of the worldwide death of the best nature artists in Europe varroa destructor mite, other diseases and pests also weaken the and trainings.
of bees. colonies. Bee expert Dr Friedrich Pohl shows how you can
This “NatureTime” volume introduces you to bees’ fascinating protect your bees and stem the tide of bee deaths. He describes
way of life. It describes the social fabric of the hive, sketches the various diseases and their treatments using many photos and
biology basics in entertaining, amusing language and addresses writing in a way that a layperson can understand. Diagnostic
the cultural history of the bee and bee keeping from its b eginnings tables help to identify changes in time and to act quickly.
to today's challenges. Friedrich Hainbuch also e xplains what it Background knowledge and practical advice for protecting bees
means to keep bees sustainably and how people can c ontribute – for hobby bee keepers and experts.
to the health and resiliency of the hive. An informative field
guide, fascinating reader and a wonderful, valuable gift.
Ecological Beekeeping Death of a Queen
Trees Herbs
€ 24.99 / 978-3-440-15605-6 € 20.– / 978-3-440-15121-1
€ 20.– / 978-3-440-15869-2 € 20.– / 978-3-440-16041-1
8 9
— The Ultimate
Garden Start-Ups
3 Gardening practice in images: brief, concise,
replicable
January 2019
3 Especially descriptive: illustrations show each
each € 8.99
step in great detail
64 pages
approx. 230 colour
3 The perfect start for beginners – quick reference illustrations
softcover, 17 x 24 cm
for professionals
Propagating Plants
3 Modern look in a clear style Gardening for Beginners
978-3-440-16554-6
978-3-440-16587-4
Pruning Fruit Trees
978-3-440-16552-2
Designing Stone Gardens
978-3-440-16588-1
10 11
January 2019
Simone Kern
The Anti-Authoritarian Garden
€ 19.99
128 pages, 80 colour photos
10 colour illustrations
softcover with flaps, 19 x 25.3 cm
978-3-440-16218-7
February 2019 February 2019
Angelika Throll Joachim Mayer
Indoor Plants My Little Fruit Tree – Dwarf Woody
Urban Jungle – My Paradise at Home Plants for Small Gardens and Terraces
€ 12.99 € 14.99
96 pages, approx. 100 colour photos 96 pages, 100 colour photos
40 colour illustrations 40 colour illustrations
softcover, 17 x 21.3 cm softcover, 17 x 21.3 cm
978-3-440-16589-8 978-3-440-16553-9
3 Stylish green leaves, robust and 3 Small but nice: grow fruits for
easy to care for snacking in the smallest space
3 Easy-to-care-for gardens that design and Simone Kern is a freelance garden
3 Proven tips in a young, fresh 3 Classic types, berries and hardy and landscape architect. Her
reproduce themselves
speciality is the design of gardens
layout exotic plants that are close to nature and easy to
3 Black box gardening: intelligently garden
care for. She writes for gardening
Indoor plants are currently experiencing a green Harvesting your own fruits: you can do that in the in a time of climate change magazines and gives lectures on the
revival. The living decoration is quickly purchased, but miniature garden, too, and even on the terrace or topic of gardens close to nature.
only correct care will turn your apartment into an balcony! Nurseries and garden centres by now offer a 3 With bed suggestions, design tips and
urban jungle. Angelika Throll explains the important wide range of edible bushes and woody plants with plant descriptions
ingredients of successful indoor gardening. Take note fruits in dwarf format. This practical and lovingly
of basics, avoid errors in care, fight pests – all steps are designed handbook tells you which types exist, how you Black box gardening – gardening using chance – is the
explained in detailed photos and drawings. The plant them and care for them so that they bear fruit for contemporary answer to the new climate situation. The fascinating
author's recommendations for robust, easy-to-care-for many years. Classics, such as apples and pears on a low-maintenance plants in this type of design need little water or
must-haves are especially helpful for novice gardeners. trellis, as well as trendy or exotic fruits, as goji berries, nutrients, naturally propagate and require very little work. Simone
If you have this book, you can handle gardening, even chokeberries or garden bananas are presented. Kern has a lot of experience with this new philosophy and shows
without a green thumb. creative, ecological concepts for any type of garden – from a sunny
seat to the gravel garden. She describes in detail how to plan, set
up and care for gardens that are close to nature and resistant
to drought. A book full of inspiring ideas for highly attractive,
easy-to-care-for gardens that beautifully change each year.
Window Box Gardening Exotic Fruit
€ 12.99 / 978-3-440-15077-1 € 8.99 / 978-3-440-15881-4
12 13
February 2019
Agnes Pahler
It’s All in the Mix – Edible and Ornamental
Plants in a Single Bed
€ 18.99
128 pages, approx. 180 colour photos
softcover with flaps, 17 x 24 cm
978-3-440-16547-8
February 2019 January 2019
Sibylle, Rebekka and Burkhard Bohne
Michael Maag Herbs – They Can Be So Easy!
No Room and Still a Garden
Ideas for small beds € 14.99
€ 14.99 128 pages, 250 colour photos
20 colour illustrations
112 pages, 175 colour photos softcover with flaps, 17 x 24 cm
6 colour illustrations 978-3-440-16404-4
softcover, 17 x 21.3 cm
978-3-440-16321-4
3 Attractively design small gardens 3 With herb recipes for cooking your-
3 Great ideas for ornamental and self
Agnes Pahler studied horticultural 3 Beautiful and delicious: mixed cultures
science in Munich. Since 2000, she edible plant beds 3 Sample beds for any garden situation
has worked as a freelance author,
with vegetables, herbs and ornamental
editor, translator and speaker plants You can always garden, even in a very small space. This Any garden has some space for aromatic herbs. Burkhard
on gardening and environmental book offers a wealth of creative ideas for people with Bohne shows how you can start with your first herb
topics. 3 Plus: mixed boxes for the balcony little room and great passion for flowers, fruits and bed without much effort and, if you want, expand
vegetables. Hanging garden, crate garden, herb spiral, your cultures to a real paradise of aromas. From soil
Ornamental or edible garden? You don’t have to decide, fruit for snacking or flower bench – inventive forms preparation to harvesting, from spreading the seeds
because vegetables and herbs can be combined beautifully with of beds are presented in a specific project. Even water to wintering: everything important for the herb
lushly blooming ornamental plants. How you design a mixed and small trees can be integrated and, of course, bees garden is explained here step by step. The 20 s ample
garden or just the corner of a garden as a feast for both the are also taken care of. All suggestions in this inspiring beds offer something for any garden situation.
eyes and the palate and which measures for care are needed handbook are very decorative and easily implemented.
during the year is explained step by step in this compact
handbook. The most important plants are presented in portraits.
Sample beds for different locations provide suggestions for
magical plant combinations that provide joy year-round.
Cultivating Mushrooms The Gourmet-Garden Vertical Vegetables Vertical Gardening Raised Beds Easy Gardening
€ 12.99 / 978-3-440-15914-9 € 20.– / 978-3-440-15070-2 € 12.99 / 978-3-440-15958-3 € 12.99 / 978-3-440-15092-4 € 14.99 / 978-3-440-15619-4 € 14.99 / 978-3-440-15758-9
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March 2019 March 2019
Michael Büker Erich Karkoschka
Tanja Wehr Find Stars in the Southern Sky
What Keeps the Moon in the Sky Navigation and observation from
A very special foray into our cosmic the Mediterranean to the Southern
companion hemisphere
€ 16.99 € 16.99
128 pages, approx. 5 colour and 96 pages, 60 colour photos
80 b/w-illustrations 44 colour illustrations
softcover with flaps, 17 x 24 cm softcover with flaps, 14.8 x 21 cm
978-3-440-16026-8 978-3-440-15156-3
Michael Büker is a physicist and 3 Bulls eye for the anniversary: 50 years 3 Unique: the KOSMOS star guide for the Dr. Erich Karkoschka works as a
book author. In 2014, he won the specialist for planetary research at
moon landing Southern hemisphere
audience award at the internatio- the Lunar and Planetary Center in
nal FameLab competition for 3 In-depth, entertaining reading material 3 Ideal for observations around the Mediter Tucson/USA. Hobby astronomers
science communication. know and appreciate his Atlas for
Art historian Tanja Wehr is a meets clever sketch notes ranean and on the Canary Islands, as well Sky Observers – in brief “The
freelance graphic artist, sketch Karkoschka” – as a definitive book.
note artist and graphic recorder. 50 years moon landing – that raises some questions: What is Most tourists who look at the night sky south of the equator have
She offers strategic consulting for the moon really made of? How did it arise and what keeps trouble navigating. Where is the famous Southern Cross? Where
companies and runs workshops it in the sky? You learn from this book what you had always do you find the Magellanic Clouds and what other heavenly
about the topic modern visual wanted to know about the earth’s satellite – and remember it, treasures can you discover? Erich Karkoschka’s new star guide
vocabulary. too! That’s because the unique concept of sketch notes – visual helps you identify the Southern constellations and offers hobby
notes – connects text and image in a creative and informative astronomers tips for observing the most beautiful objects with
manner. Tanja Wehr’s individual works of art not only binoculars. Thanks to its unique concept, the book can be used also
summarize what you’ve read, but also visualize it so intelligently in the tourist destinations of the Mediterranean and sharpens the
that the content is etched into your memory all by itself. eye for fascinating new discoveries.
City Stargazing Finding Stars Easily
€ 14.95 / 978-3-440-12616-5 € 9.99 / 978-3-440-15450-2
16 17— Cartographic
Masterpieces
March 2019
KOSMOS Universal Atlas
€ 28.–
320 pages, 90 colour photos
326 colour illustrations
hardcover, 26.2 x 35.8 cm
978-3-440-16427-3
The World of Maps
€ 78.– / 978-3-440-15475-5
3 Maps available in many languages
Atlas of the Earth
3 Various national parts of European € 179.– / 978-3-440-15152-5
The Big Kosmos World Atlas
c ountries available € 99.– / 978-3-440-14671-2
3 Completely up-dated
3 New: 3D- maps of the seabeds of all oceans
This world atlas offers in-depth geographic information for all the
family. Easy comparison of continents and countries is achieved
through uniform scales of 1:30 million and 1:4.5 million. Sharp
contours and clearly depicted relief enhance the quality of these
modern easy-to-read maps, accompanied by an extensive index
with more than 76,000 entries. Rounding of the atlas are key
statistics for all countries, and as an option:national parts are
available for several countries in scale of 1:750,000.
Languages available: Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese simpl., Croatian,
Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Hungarian,
Japanese, Macedonian, Mongolian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese,
Russian, Serbian, Slovakian, Slovenian, Spanish.
National parts available: Austria, Benelux, Czech Republic,
France, Germany, Ireland, Mongolia, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland,
United Kingdom.
Pocket World Atlas World Atlas - Compact Satellite World Atlas
€ 12.99 / 978-3-440-16039-8 € 24.– / 978-3-440-16273-6 € 78.– / 978-3-440-15474-8
18 19February 2019
Beatrix Schulte Wien
Irina Keller
Osteopathy for Horses
Know, Feel, Treat
€ 38.–
176 pages, 180 colour photos
25 colour illustrations
hardcover, 17 x 24 cm
978-3-440-15595-0
March 2019 March 2019
Jenny Wild Reiner Klimke
Peer Claßen Ingrid Klimke
The Personality of My Horse Basic Training of the Young Horse
€ 32.– € 38.–
208 pages, 200 colour photos 232 pages, 280 colour photos
19 colour illustrations 29 colour illustrations
hardcover, 17 x 24 cm hardcover, 17 x 24 cm
978-3-440-15717-6 978-3-440-15924-8
3 Type identification based on 3 The indispensable revised standard
natural horsemanship methods work, with new photos and layout
Beatrix Schulte Wien is a sports 3 Identify and solve movement problems –
physiotherapist and osteopathic 3 Ideally support your own horse 3 Including training programs for
therapist, actively rides dressage
the practical book by Germany’s eminent
and owns several horses. In 1997, authority on horse osteopathy with appropriate exercises every level
she founded the German Institute
for Horse Osteopathy. 3 Perform simple treatments yourself If you want to understand your horse and treat it The first months and years under saddle lay the
Irina Keller is a professor for right, you should know its personality. The natural foundation for a riding horse’s future. No matter
horse osteopathy at that institute. The causes of movement problems in the horse are often not horsemanship concept distinguishes among four if used for shows or ridden for leisure, every
identified or incorrectly assessed. This can lead to p ermanent horse types, which are described extensively in horse needs a systematic and substantiated basic
damage. Germany's best-known horse osteopathic t herapist this practical handbook. Depending on whether training in order for him to perform d ependably,
shows in her book how you can keep your horse healthy the horse is more extroverted, introverted, self- motivated and healthily. No book describes this
and high-performing by using osteopathy. She explains confident or insecure, it will react differently in process as well-founded as this classic written by the
the problems that can affect the locomotor system, how an certain situations. The authors explain how you can unforgettable Reiner Klimke and his daughter.
osteopathic therapist diagnoses them reliably and resolves correctly interpret your horse’s behaviour and show
blockages with his or her hands. Any rider can also perform exercises that encourage it appropriate to its type.
simple treatments him- or herself. The movements necessary
for this are explained in detail in the practice section.
Acupressure for Horses Anatomy, Gymnastics, M uscle Building Exercise Book for Natural Riding Free Riding for Fun Cavalletti
€ 26.99 / 978-3-440-14925-6 € 19.99 / 978-3-440-15744-2 Horsemanship € 29.99 / 978-3-440-14595-1 € 29.99 / 978-3-440-14873-0 € 29.99 / 978-3-440-15462-5
€ 29.99 / 978-3-440-14073-4
20 21January 2019
Diana Royer
Exercises for Western Riders
€ 16.99
96 pages, 100 colour photos
30 colour illustrations
softcover with flaps, 17 x 21.3 cm
978-3-440-15778-7
January 2019 January 2019
Linda Tellington-Jones Silke Behling, Sibylle Luise Binder,
Basics – TTouches for Horses Anja Schriever
Horses
€ 6.99
€ 14.99
48 pages, 25 b/w-illustrations
softcover, 11.6 x 19.3 cm 288 pages, 421 colour photos
978-3-440-16278-1 softcover with flaps, 17 x 21.3 cm
978-3-440-15648-3
3 Brief instructions & application 3 Understand, Train, Ride Horses
Diana Royer runs her own 3 Perfectly tuned training for any 3 Learn TTouches – quickly, 3 The successful photo handbook –
breeding and training stables effectively and safely revised and in a new layout
together with her husband John.
knowledge level
Diana’s focus is on training young Western trainers are rare, and the classes are expensive. Riders The positive effects of Tellington TTouches on the Step by step, this guide teaches beginners
horses and giving instruction. therefore like to train alone with their horse. This book offers health, well-being and behaviour of horses have everything they need to know. How do I know if
them plenty of ideas and suggestions for exercises during their been tested worldwide and can be proven. This my horse is doing fine? What do horses need to
own training session. The special feature: depending on the horse’s economical and well-arranged handbook allows any be happy? How do I train my horse to become a
and rider’s level of training, exercises that build upon each other rider to quickly learn how to correctly apply the 20 dependable companion? And how do I become
and allow you to work up to the next level yourself are provided. most important TTouches. In addition, the volume a good rider? Lots of photos and information
includes tips for using TTouches in humans and dogs. introduce horse enthusiasts to horse behavior, horse
training and the basics of horseback riding.
Western Riding Step by Step Training Book Western Riding Tellington TTouch for Horses Tellington Training for Horses In the Mind of a Riding Horse 10 Ways to Connect with Your Horse
€ 19.99 / 978-3-440-13741-3 € 29.99 / 978-3-440-14931-7 € 9.99 / 978-3-440-13953-0 € 26.99 / 978-3-440-12388-1 € 26.99 / 978-3-440-15862-3 € 24.99 / 978-3-440-15491-5
22 23February 2019
Kate Kitchenham
Dogs
€ 14.99
182 pages, approx. 150 colour photos
softcover with flaps, 19 x 25.3 cm
978-3-440-15989-7
February 2019 February 2019
Eva-Maria Krämer Anke Jobi
250 Dog Breeds Clean Feeding
€ 14.99 € 12.99
288 pages, 310 colour photos 112 pages, 120 colour photos
softcover, 10.7 x 18 cm softcover with flaps, 17 x 21.3 cm
978-3-440-16040-5 978-3-440-16006-0
3 Origin, knowledge, keeping 3 Feed dogs naturally
Kate Kitchenham is a specialist 3 This is how your dog becomes your best 3 Updated new edition of Eva-Maria 3 Trendy diet: the clean-eating
journalist and author, has her own Krämer’s definitive book program for dogs
dog training school and regular-
friend
ly appears on TV. She prefers to 3 For beginners: everything worth 250 pedigree dogs – every dog lover will find the Eighty percent of our dogs’ fitness and health is
play games that she can integrate right companion here. Compact information determined by their food. Clean feeding is ideal
quickly and easily into daily life knowing, practical tips, emotional p
hotos about origins, use, character and behaviour as for the animals’ well-being. This form of nutrition
with her two dogs Erna and Knox well as keep and care. At a glance: information on is balanced and natural, uses only fresh regional
Kate Kitchenham guides new dog owners through the size, weight and colours. The dogs are grouped and seasonal products, and also takes into account
fascinating daily life with their new family member. Selection, according to relation and similarities. With the ecological criteria. Anke Jobi, certified nutrition
settling in, training, play and sports – she provides information proven KOSMOS colour code for quick orientation. consultant for dogs, explains the basics of clean
about everything you need to know to have human and dog feeding, encourages awareness of the d isadvantages
grow together into a happy team. The emotional photos by of today’s forms of feed and shows how you can
well-known dog photographer Heiner Orth capture the feeling switch your dog step by step to a healthy, fresh diet.
of friendship and security that dogs give us: a damp caress with With many recipes so you can start right away.
the nose, a deep glance from shining eyes – "We two – forever!”.
Make Dog Items Yourself Toy Box for Dogs The Kosmos Guide to Dog Breeds Family Dogs BARF Healthy Diet for Dogs
€ 14.99 / 978-3-440-14286-8 € 9.99 / 978-3-440-14681-1 € 34.90 / 978-3-440-14946-1 € 9.99 / 978-3-440-15923-1 € 14.99 / 978-3-440-14796-2 € 14.99 / 978-3-440-15391-8
24 25April 2019
Udo Gansloßer
Kate Kitchenham
Current Dog Research
Anatomy, ecology, behaviour
€ 40.–
336 pages, 150 colour photos
hardcover, 17 x 24 cm
978-3-440-15644-5
February 2019 April 2019
Beate Jodl, Barbara Ossig Anja Möller
Boxers Labrador Retriever
€ 14.99 € 40.–
112 pages, 150 colour photos 336 pages, 400 colour photos
softcover with flaps, 17 x 24 cm hardcover, 19 x 25.3 cm
978-3-440-15960-6 978-3-440-15990-9
3 Boxers: popular breed with need 3 Dream dog Labrador: information
for advice and emotion
3 Extremely exciting: the astonishing
3 Expert knowledge about selection, 3 No question about this breed abilities of our dogs
keeping and training remains unanswered here
3 New results from research
This compact handbook provides boxer enthusiasts Family member, rescue dog, hunting companion – Dogs are the focus of science, and there is worldwide
with in-depth information on the demands that Labradors have many talents and inspire with their research into their personality, because dog owners want to
these temperamental quadrupeds make. Beate sensitive, intelligent personality Labrador breeder Anja know how their four-legged friend thinks and feels. Private
Jodl and Barbara Ossig help you select the right Möller describes in detail the various breeding types lecturer Dr Udo G ansloßer and Kate Kitchenham are in
dog, provide advice on keeping it appropriate to its and areas of application, explains special characteristics contact with leading scientists and have summarized the
species and show how you train the charming, but during rearing and keeping, and shows how you ideally latest research results in this book. They deal with genetics
sometimes a bit hard-headed, family dogs. Especially encourage the dogs and train them appropriate to their and breeding, social and learning behaviour, intelligence
important for playful boxers: the topic activity, up species. Large-format, emotional photos invite you to and the very special sensory performances that turn dogs
to dog sports, is not given short shrift here, either. dream and present the Labrador from its best side. into heroes. A bonanza to better understand our dogs.
Rhodesian Ridgeback Dog Training Retriever Retriever Training Research Meets Dog Break on Equal Footing
€ 14.99 / 978-3-440-15137-2 € 14.99 / 978-3-440-14973-7 € 39.90 / 978-3-440-14950-8 € 24.99 / 978-3-440-15420-5 € 29.99 / 978-3-440-13006-3 € 29.99 / 978-3-440-15195-2
26 27Already available January 2019
Elisabeth Leix Andreas David
Falconry The Art of Tracking and Tracing
€ 29.99 € 16.99
208, pages, 201 colour photos 160 pages, 130 colour photos
3 colour and 2 b/w-illustrations 20 colour and 30 b/w-illustrations
hardcover, 24.6 x 17.8 softcover with flaps, 13.2 x 19.3 cm
978-3-440-15470-0 978-3-440-16524-9
Publisher and author Elisabeth 3 For guaranteed success during the exam 3 Recognizing the signs of game – hunting
Leix is associate president of the
and in practice successfully
German Falconry Order. She
attracted well-known experts as 3 The all-encompassing book for falconers 3 Completely new layout
co-authors for this book.
If you want to go hunting with birds of prey, besides Recognizing tracks, traces and other typical remnants left by
your hunting license, you must get a falconer’s hunting game is part of a hunter's indispensable toolkit and shows him
license. This book is the ideal study kit to prepare for that what is happening in the hunting grounds. This handbook clearly
exam. Written by leading experts in their field, it provides and compactly presents the basic knowledge for the hunter's
information on everything a future falconer must know: art of tracking and tracing, and so turns the book into a proven
from the history of falconry through the various types of companion for hunters and those aspiring to a hunting license.
falcons, their handling and care, hunting practice, up to
the correct equipment for the falcons and their falconer.
Rulers of the Sky Winners of the Sky Hunting Weapons Making Knives The Knife Book
€ 39.90 / 978-3-440-16043-5 € 29.99 / 978-3-440-14670-5 € 39.99 / 978-3-440-15415-1 € 19.99 / 978-3-440-14985-0 € 19.99 / 978-3-440-14716-0
28 29February 2019
Big L
Easy Fishing
€ 14.99
112 pages, 120 colour photos
softcover with flaps, 16 x 22 cm
978-3-440-16347-4
January 2019 April 2019
Markus Bötefür Jörg Strehlow
The Best Tips and Tricks for Fly Fishers Smoking Fish Step by Step
€ 9.99 € 24.–
112 pages, 100 colour photos 160 pages, 220 colour photos
softcover with flaps, 10.7 x 18 cm softcover with flats, 17 x 24 cm
978-3-440-15931-6 978-3-440-16677-2
3 Practical fly-fishing knowledge for 3 The best techniques and methods
on-the-go 3 To savour: delicious recipes
Big L – even the name shows that 3 The fly-fishing class by YouTube star
Luis Mendez Acosta is part of the 3 Robust and handy: fits in any
younger generation of fly fishers.
Big L
Smoking is not just a topic for anglers. Expert Jörg
The all-around talent fishes using
backpack Strehlow has assembled the latest techniques, the
3 Young, fresh, interactive: with
any technique in any body of water best aromas, the tastiest recipes and the most up-to-
and can take magnificent photos. connection to Facebook & Co. Whether dull hooks, bad weather or emergency bait date accessories, and explains everything in simple
His YouTube Fishing Channel, with from nature – Markus Bötefür knows a remedy for instructions so that it is easily reproduced. This
its more than 25,000 followers, is KOSMOS and Big L, the new dream team as far as fly fishing any fly-fishing problem. His compact handbook modern handbook should absolutely not be missing
one of the most successful of its is concerned. The beginner's course by the passionate fly fisher offers practical solutions for quick reference on on the bookshelves of fans of smoked food.
kind; in addition, he has more than and popular YouTube star offers everything modern hobby fly site. The clear double-page principle shows one tip
12,000 subscribers on Facebook. fishers expect. In-depth knowledge of equipment, technique or trick with corresponding photo on each two-page
and tactics is presented in a relaxed layout with many photos, spread. Immediate help right at the water – useful
check boxes and tips. The attractive, clear design makes it easy to for beginners just as much as for professionals.
understand the most important information and start right away.
The KOSMOS PLUS app offers additional video instructions
and motivational challenge ideas, such as casting at a target with
the fishing rod, which can then be continued on Facebook &
Co. That's how the course connects reading, chatting and taking
part in an interactive manner – really easy and lots of fun!
The Big Fishing Book Tips for Carp Fishing Rod Fishing for Achievers Which Fish Is This? Rod Fishing for Kids
€ 16.99 / 978-3-440-15164-8 € 14.99 / 978-3-440-15634-6 € 14.99 / 978-3-440-15633-9 € 9.99 / 978-3-440-15730-5 € 12.99 / 978-3-440-15623-0
30 31February 2019 January 2019
Susanne Krämer Michael Gienger
Shamanic Nature Rituals Healing Stones for Body, Mind and Soul
Find inner peace with the force of nature
€ 13.–
€ 15.–
104 pages, 94 colour photos
96 pages, 90 colour photos 7 colour illustrations
softcover with flaps, 17 x 21.3 cm softcover with flaps, 17 x 21.3 cm
978-3-440-02946-9 978-3-440-02945-2
By using shamanism, Susanne 3 All the important ritual techniques for a 3 Unique: all applications for healing Michael Gienger is the best-known
Krämer managed to free herself expert on healing stones and has
deep connection with nature stones in one book
from illness and a deep personal published numerous books and
crisis and find the way to inner 3 Discover 9 domestic master plants and 3 The definitive book by the most articles about this topic, including
peace and deep serenity. Today, she definitive books that have been
is an alternative practitioner, wo- 11 power animals experienced expert in crystal healing established for years. He is co-
man of nature rituals and spiritual founder of the research group
consultant and lives on an old farm The shamanic view of the world is again gaining in importance This detailed practical guide shows how we use the powers “Crystal Healing Group Stuttgart”
in the mountains of Austria. because it offers people a way to connect profoundly with nature of healing stones in everyday life; as jewellery, for cosmetics and initiated the association “Fair
and themselves. Woman of rituals Susanne Krämer herself practices and gemstone water, under the pillow or as stone circles. Trade Minerals”.
shamanic techniques and rituals every day. She describes how Healing Stones - when used properly – produce soothing and
to handle domestic master plants and power animals and shows beneficial effects for the body, mind and soul: rock crystals
you how to use rituals day-to-day to master important stages of help with fever, Malachite promotes detoxification and
life, such as birth, death, crisis or new beginning. All exercises healing balms and ointments can be made from Amber.
are explained in detail and can be performed even without p rior
knowledge. A wise and at the same time practical introduction
to shamanism, illustrated with many wonderful photos.
The Shamanic Book of Love Book of Shamanic Healing The Magic of Stones
€ 20.– / 978-3-485-02942-1 € 20.– / 978-3-485-01150-1 € 20.– / 978-3-485-01403-8
32 33January 2019 February 2019
Thomas Hohensee Florian Überall
Your Dream Weight Starts in Your Head Andrea Überall
Nutritional Medicine for a Healthy Child
€ 16.–
€ 20.–
144 pages
softcover with flaps, 13.5 x 21.5 cm 256 pages
978-3-440-02953-7 hardcover, 13.5 x 21.5 cm
978-3-440-02956-8
Thomas Hohensee, who now lives 3 Lose weight and keep it off with the power of 3 Ultimate topic children’s nutrition now Prof Dr Florian Überall is a bio-
in Berlin as an author and life chemist and microbiologist. He is
thinking in the successful series “Nutritional
coach, turned to his life’s focus especially interested in molecular
after his initial career as a legal Medizine” cancer research and the science of
3 The successful title – completely revised and
expert: How are serenity and joy nutrition.
possible despite all challenges? expanded 3 Add-on: healthy eating for teenagers Dr Andrea Überall is a psycho-
His books have shown hundreds of and pregnant women logist, graduate kinesiologist and
thousands of people the way to a Why do most diets fail? Because losing weight starts in the head! nutrition consultant with her own
fulfilled life. Best-selling author and coach Thomas Hohensee shows you how to Obesity, allergies, caries – even children suffer from diet-related practice. Together with her husband,
change familiar patterns of thinking and behaviour in such a way illnesses. With their EssMedizin concept, nutritional experts she runs the Information Centre for
that you achieve and keep your dream weight. Believing in yourself, Florian and Andrea Überall show a child-friendly path to Tibetan Medicine.
understanding your free will and clearly seeing your slim self in your healthy eating behaviour that matches the human organism.
mind – these are the most important steps for achieving your goal Their system of distinguishing three different nutrition types
in a relaxed manner, with awareness and joy. The ideas in this book helps parents to easily encourage correct eating in their children
are not a diet plan that is designed for a few weeks. They help you from a young age on. The book focuses on the first three years
to develop individual eating habits – for a sustainably lighter life. of life, but the authors also offer a wealth of valuable suggestions
for older children, as well as pregnant women and teenagers.
Stronger Than the Worst Grief Nutritional Medicine Nutritional Medicine for You
€ 16.– / 978-3-485-02952-0 € 20.– / 978-3-485-02848-6 € 20.– / 978-3-485-02933-9
34 35Our
Highlights
Already available
Margarethe Letzel
Why Is there a Polar Bear in My Bed?
€ 18.–
208 pages
hardcover, 13.5 x 21.5 cm
978-3-485-02943-8
The Secret of the Heart Magnet The Secret of the Heart Magnet - The Liberation
€ 18.– / 978-3-485-01149-5 € 18.– / 978-3-485-02950-6
Margarethe Letzel is a psycho- 3 Interpret dreams yourself - a timetable in
therapist with her own practice,
trainer at the Swiss Association
seven steps
for the Person-Centered Approach 3 Psychologically substantiated and suitable
to Psychotherapy and publisher
of several psychological trade for daily use
journals. For many years, she wrote
columns for the Swiss Coop-Zeitung Dreams move all people - they make us curious, but can also cause
and counselled readers about their insecurity and fear. Based on her many years of work as a life coach,
Sounds logical, but I Won't Do It With Discipline to Happiness Guided Self-Hypnosis
personal questions in life. psychotherapist Margarethe Letzel developed an easy-to-use and € 18.– / 978-3-485-02950-6 € 18.– / 978-3-485-02939-1 € 22.– / 978-3-485-02868-4
legitimate set of tools that allows you to reliably interpret your own
dreams. Her instructions for understanding your own dreams lead
in seven steps to hidden layers of your own ego and help you to
become aware of fears and problems, and to disassociate from them.
Fertility Yoga Sleeping Better with Yoga Yoga for the Digestion
€ 18.– / 978-3-485-02941-4 € 18.– / 978-3-485-02881-2 € 4.99 / 978-3-485-02811-0
36 37CONTACT
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