KOSMOS GUIDES— AUTUMN 2016

Rights Catalogue

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3 100 insects in house and garden

3 100 species in direct comparison

3 In original size and in enlarged photos

Matthias Helb exclusively introduces the species that occur in our direct environment. Splendid colour photos show mosquitoes, aphids & Co. larger than life with all important characteristics, but also in their original size so that you can reliably identify them. In addition, the biologist answers frequently asked questions about: Pest or no pest? Stings or doesn’t sting? Harmless or even helpful? Practical knowledge for everyone who wants to learn about and protect insects.

Matthias Helb is a biologist specializing in animal physio-logy. He is passionate about insects. Many research trips have led him to the most remote corners of the earth. An insect he newly discovered even carries his name.

July 2016Matthias HelbInsects (Larger Than) Life Size

€ 9.99

112 pages, 229 colour photos 100 b/w-photossoftcover with flaps, 13.3 x 19.4 cm978-3-440-15150-1

Life-Sized Garden Birds€9.99 / 978-3-440-14535-7

The programme

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NATURE 1

DOGS 10

PETS 14

LIVESTOCK 14

BEE-KEEPING 15

GARDENING 16

ATLASES 18

ASTRONOMY 22

HORSES AND RIDING 24

FOOD AND DRINK 28

HUNTING 30

FISHING 32

Dear colleagues,

dear friends,

We are pleased to be presenting this autumn’s collection which we believe off ers a perfect mix 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 fi shers, for riders of all levels, and, last but not least, for amateur cooks.

Life-Sized Garden Birds, our national and in-ternational best-seller with more than 40,000 copies sold plus six licenses granted to diff erent countries is going to be followed by a similar title about insects and we are very optimistic that we will be selling this title as successfully as its fellow-title.

We are especially proud of our continuously expanding cartrographic programme: in Octo-ber a map-making masterpiece with high-end carto graphy will be launched (see p. 18) and we are confi dent that we will expand our internati-onal business activities in this fi eld. Please also have a look at our other atlasses on pages 20 and 21.

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 and questions about the availabilty of rights.

I look forward to hearing from you,

Best regards

Elke KienzleForeign Rights Manager

At the Frankfurt Book Fair which will take place from October 19th through 23rd, 2016 you will fi nd us in hall 30, stand D 44 - 45.

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June 2016Dietmar Nill · Thorsten PröhlBernhard ZieglerWinners

€ 29.99

160 pages, 201 coulour photoshardcover, 24.1 x 28.6 cm978-3-440-14670-5

Winners

3 Birds of prey – their incredible records and superlatives

3 Spectacular scenes – high-quality nature photography

3 KOSMOS-PLUS APP with breath-taking fi lm clips

Th e fascinating skills and survival strategies of birds of prey are the fo-cus of this exceptional coff ee table book. Dietmar Nill and Bernhard Ziegler present amazing scenes that you will only see with much pa-tience and the right equipment: Peregrine falcons, goshawks and sparrow hawks during high-speed manoeuvres in fl ight, sophisticated hunting techniques of bearded vultures and eagles, possibly record-breaking sensory abilities of eagle owls and red kites. Just as impressive as the photos are the short fi lms, which you can see by using the Kosmos-Plus app. A stroke of luck for photography fans, nature and animal lovers.

— Survival strategies of the birds of prey

Nocturnal Animals€14.99 / 978-3-440-13726-0

Time of Love€ 68.- / 978-3-440-14680-4

They Are Back€ 29.99 / 978-3-440-14593-7

Dietmar Nill is a well known and successful wildlife photographer and cameraman. His amaz-ing fi lms and photos have won numerous awards, allowing many viewers to look behind the scenes of our wildlife. His special interest is nocturnal animals.Th orsten Pröhl has been involved with biology and the protection of birds of prey since 1984. He runs a small rescue station for injured birds of prey, owls and bats.

© Dietmar Nill, Th orsten Pröhl

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Dr. Ursula Stumpf is an herba-list, alternative practitioner and trained pharmacist. She has a wealth of experience from over 20 years in her own compli-mentary health practice, and combines conventional medical and holistic approaches to the healing power of plants.

3 The holistic handbook of aroma-therapy

Aromatic oils are an eff ective and natural complement to any medicine chest. Th is handbook introduces suitable plants and oils in 22 double-page portraits, describes their origin and off ers tips for their correct use. Based on long-time practice and confi rmedby the latest research results, the authors recom-mend a multitude of recipes for relaxation, in case of colds and sports injuries, for cosmetics, personal hygiene, the household and many other areas of use.

3 Fashionable: Home-made goods from local plants

3 The fi rst practical guide on the topic – with useful ideas and well-arranged instructions

More and more people want to manufacture products for their daily use themselves – with traditional, proven techniques and from plants, a sustainable raw material. Th e practical guide by herbalist Ursula Stumpf shows how this can be done easily: from creams and soaps to teas, natural colours and baskets or twines. Th e portrait section with 40 local plants explains which one to use for what, and where you can fi nd them. Th e tried-and-tested instructions are explained step by step.

August 2016Ursula StumpfMy Plant Manufacturing FacilityRe-discover proven traditions

€ 25.–

200 pages, 220 colour pictures50 colour illustrationshardcover, 19 x 24 cm978-3-440-14520-3

Medicinal Herbs€ 14.99 / 978-3-440-14980-5

Natural Cosmetics€ 19.99 / 978-3-440-14981-2

Traditional Incense Burning in Winter€ 17.99 / 978-3-440-13328-6

Incense Burning in the Rythm of the Year€ 29.99 / 978-3-440-14571-5

3 Burning herbs to improve well-being, relaxation and energy

An increasing number of people includes burning dried leaves, blossoms and specifi c resins in their daily life: Lavender opens your heart and helps you take deep breaths, juniper purifi es the air and brings clarity, pine resin warms you up and restores your strength. Th is invitingly designed practical guide explains which herbs are suited for burning, where to fi nd them, how to dry them and how they work. It also describes which burning methods to use in specifi c everyday life situations.

Aromatherapy Plants€ 19.99 / 978-3-440-12463-5

Plant Goddesses and Their Medicinal Herbs € 24.90 / 978-3-440-12236-5

August 2016Susanna Färber · Axel MeyerAromatic Oils for the Medicine Chest

€ 25.–

200 pages, 220 colour pictures50 colour illustrationshardcover, 19 x 24 cm978-3-440-15001-6

August 2016Christine FuchsBurning Indigenous Herbs

€ 14.99

200 pages, 220 colour pictures 50 colour illustrationshardcover, 19 x 24 cm978-3-440-15006-1

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3 Fundamentally revised: new layout, new photos

68 species that can be found at the local bird feeder or public feeding grounds are extensively portrayed in this compact identifi cation book. Easily under-standable texts inform about their look, prevalence, behaviour and songs. Valuable tips show how you can prepare bird feed yourself and how certain species can be systematically attracted. Th e small fi eld guide fi ts in any bag: a practical companion for strolls to feeding grounds in the forest, fi eld and at the water.

The Big Kosmos Guide to Mushrooms€ 19.99 / 978-3-440-14982-9

3 Add-on: mushrooms and thier tree partners

Th e practical identifi cation key by group of mushrooms in the comprehensive guide provides you with a quick navigation. Large-format colour photos and drawings show all important characteristics and make confi dent identifi cation easy. If you want to look specifi cally for certain delicacies, such as morels, you will fi nd helpful notes in the add-on about the typical tree partners. In addition, the author provides tips for cooking and shows you how you can inspire children to collect.

3 Splendid photos show 100 species in their natural environment

Th e most frequent freshwater fi sh in Central Europe: 200 excellent colour photos show each species in its natural habitat. Th e photos are complemented by compact information about the physique, behaviour, incidence and notes about protection of the species. Th e perfect companion for rod fi shers, divers and all friends of nature who want to confi dently identify fi sh.

Aquatic Animals and Plants€ 7.99 / 978-3-440-13381-1

The Year in Medical Herbs€ 19.99 / 978-3-440-14547-0

Medical Plants for Health€ 29.99 / 978-3-440-14800-6

Which Mushrom is That? € 9.99 / 978-3-440-14477-0

June 2016Matthias BergbauerWhich Fish Is This?The Freshwater Fish in Central Europe

€ 14.99

192 pages, 200 colour and b/w-photos 30 colour and b/w-drawingssoftcover with flaps, 10.7 x 18 cm978-3-440-15142-6

September 2016Detlef SingerBirds Around the Bird FeederObserve, Identify and Feed Correctly

€ 9.99

128 pages, 14 colour- and b/w-illustrationssoftcover, 10.7 x 18 cm978-3-440-15254-6

Already availableAdelheid LinggTrees and the Healing Powers of the Wood

€ 14.99

224 pages 212 colour photos 35 b/w-pictures 24.7 x 19.9 cm978-3-440-14993-5

A Home for Garden Birds€ 7.95 / 978-3-440-12151-1

Which Garden Bird Is This?€ 12.99 / 978-3-440-13176-3

3 Heal yourself with buds, blossoms, leaves and fruits

For many people their relationship with trees has special importance. Trees are friends, helpers and healers. Adelheid Lingg has a special instinct for the connection of nature, plants and healing power. In her new book we accompany the plant confi dante through nature, participate in her relationship with trees and learn which plant parts from the 25 most important local trees can be harves-ted when and how they can be prepared as remedies.

Which Saltwater Fish Is This? € 6.99 / 978-3-440-11341-7

June 2016Markus FlückWhich Mushroom Is This?Collect, Identify, Use

€ 16.99

416 pages, 458 colour photos 181 coulour- and b/w-illustrationssoftcover with flaps, 13.1 x 19.3 cm978-3-440-14983-6

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3 A gi� that gives joy

3 Unique observation book for bird watchers

Th e observation and notebook for bird watchers off ers much space for your own entries over sev eral years. It includes a species list with all bird species in Europe and off ers enough space to enter comparative observations for years. 30 black & white illustrations round this charm ing booklet off , showing bird topography or how to create simple sketches in the fi eld.

3 Charming Kosmos notebook

3 The gi� with the very special furnishings

Th is notebook for rod fi shers provides a suitable setting for own observations and notes but also gives you the most important background inform-ation throughout the year. It includes a small part with general items, such as most frequent fi sh species, closed seasons, phases of the moon, and sunrise and sundown times. In the main part the user fi nds lots of icons and tables for fi lling in.

3 Sustainability – the number one topic relev-ant for the future

3 It works: you can achieve much with small steps

Sustainability is the mega trend of our times. More and more people – especially the younger generation – consider keeping one’s ecological footprint as small as possible to be in fashion and indispensable for a positive outlook on life. How sustainability can be integrated into daily life in a fun way: Ilona Koglin and Marek Rohde have fascinating tips and many new ideas for doing so – starting with nutrition and living and on to travels in the great, wide world. Th eir beautifully designd, inspiring handbook answers questions, encourages and motivates you to join in.

Ilona Koglin and Marek Rohde work as journalists and media consultants in Hamburg. Th e two idealists are intensely involved with topics such as sustainability, ecological and social change, and collective in-telligence; they have conducted well-received workshops and presentations on these topics. For more than 10 years they have written their blog “For a better world”.

September 2016Ilona Koglin · Marek Rohde And Now We Save the WorldThe handbook for idealists and unconventional thinkers

€ 19.99

192 pages, 20 colour photos60 graphicssoftcover with flaps, 17 x 24.5 cm978-3-440-15189-1

July 2016Book of Catches for Rod FishersCatch, Note, Analyse

€ 12.99

160 pages, 30 colour-drawingssoftcover, 14.8 x 21 cm978-3-440-15175-4

July 2016Observation Book for Bird WatchersObserve, Note, Compare, Sketch

€ 14.99

200 pages, 30 b/w-illustrationssoftcover, 10 x 15 cm978-3-440-15128-0

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September 2016 Martin RütterOccupying Dogs With Martin Rütter

€ 19.99

160 pages, approx 200 colour photoshardcover, 19 x 24 cm978-3-440-14458-9

Martin Rütter — the expert for team human-dog

Martin Rütter’s new book off ers something for every breed and eve-ry character. Prey, sniffi ng, movement and brain games provide a never-ending array of options for activity during a walk or at home. Th e professional dog trainer gives tips on how to motivate, set upthe training and use rewards. Possible dangers are not short-changed, either. Th is makes playing in the human-dog team not only fun, it also fosters bonding and makes both partners happy

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 fromhis coaching show and live tours.

Dog Training with Martin Rütter€ 19.99 / 978-3-440-13983-7

Puppy Training with Martin Rütter€ 19.99 / 978-3-440-12273-0

Language Course with Martin Rütter€ 19.99 / 978-3-440-12759-9

Dogs Hunting Behaviour€ 14.99 / 978-3-440-14389-6

Owning More Than One Dog€ 14.99 / 978-3-440-12758-2

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

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3 All exercises in the popular dog sport simply explained

Obedient at the highest perfection – that is obedience. Helma Spona, trainer and obedience performance judge shows what is important in this sport of soft voices. Because here much more than a perfect sit, down and stay is at stake. Th e book off ers various training options for all exercises, so that everyone can select the method that individually matches him and his dog. With class division and test rules for participation in tests and competitions.

Body-Language Longeing With Dog€ 24.99 / 978-3-440-14748-1

Searching and Retrieving€ 19.90 / 978-3-440-11852-8

3 Effi ciently train calling a dog back – the bestseller completely new

Will Paul come or wont he? How loud must the owner whistle or yell until he fi nally moves across the lawn? Callback is the most important signal in dog training and also a sore subject. Dog keepers know the problem, when dogs run off and don't listen any more. Step by step Claudia Toll explains easily and understandably how you can successfully set up the callback: from the puppy to the old stubborn dog, because every dog can learn to obey! Claudia Toll is a dog expert, journalist and author of several books with Kosmos about dogs and pets.

3 Fashionable breed poodle – new in the successful breeds series

Th e poodle is among the most popular family dogs. If you want to be sure when buying one, you will fi nd this handbook to be the best instruction for a purchase decision. Poodle expert Carina Beck tells you about selection, keep-ing, training and activity. A practical companion: from the puppy’s moving in and through the entire happy dog’s life.

July 2016Claudia TollDoesn’t Come Doesn’t Apply

€ 9.99

112 pages, 130 colour photossoftcover with flaps, 17 x 21 cm978-3-440-14872-3

August 2016Helma SponaObedience

€ 26.99

192 pages, approx 200 colour photoshardcover, 17 x 24 cm978-3-440-15143-3

October 2016Carina BeckPoodles

€ 14.99

128 Pages, approx 150 colour photossoftcover with flaps, 17 x 24 cm978-3-440-13303-3

October 2016Thomas Baumann · Ina BaumannZOS – Specific Object Search

€ 14.99

128 pages, approx 160 colour photossoftcover with flaps, 17 x 24 cm978-3-440-15103-7

3 Specifi c object search – fi rst-class scent work for dogs

Specifi c object search is among the best and most up-to-date concepts for positively infl uencing dog behaviour. Th e principle, which was developed bydog experts Th omas and Ina Baumann, is basedon the police’s work with tracking dogs. Anyone can start immediately with their simple and visu-ally appealing instructions. Searching for objects encourages concentration, search intensity, fi t-ness and motivation of the four-legged friend.

Australian Shephard€14.99 / 978-3-440-12549-6

Labrador Retriever€ 14.99 / 978-3-440-14935-5

Body Language of Dog and Human€ 14.99 / 978-3-440-14532-6

BARF- Raw Feeding for Dogs€ 14.99 / 978-3-440-14796-2

Well done€ 12.95 / 978-3-440-11626-5

Alone and Relexed€ 14.99 / 978-3-440-12301-0

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3 For beginners: aquariums natur-ally and appropriate to the animal

Aquarium keeping is a wonderful hobby, especially if you delve more deeply into the topic right from the start. Th is handbook includes everything you need to know for setting up your fi rst freshwater aquarium. In addition to the technology and correct care of the water, the author mainly explains how to keep the animals appropriate to their species. Portraits of more than 60 fi sh species and 20 water plants convey extensive knowledge and help you to make the right choice.

3 Everything you need to know about sheep meadows and barns

Whether Merino, East Frisian dairy sheep or moorland sheep: sheep are uncomplicated, useful and justifi ably popular with hobby farmers and fans of self-suffi ciency. Th is handbook introduces 14 suitable breeds in detailed portraits and provides extensive information about keeping them appropriate to their species. Breeding and raising are discussed, as are milking and shearing. Th e author reveals many tips and tricks from his long-time experience, which make the start easy for beginners.

Prof. Dr. Kaspar Bienefeld is the director of the Institute for Bee Research Hohen Neuen-dorf, which for many years has focused intensively on hobby bee keepers and young bee keepers. Under his direction institute employees developed this book for young adults and beginners.

3 The most popular beginner’s book for bee keepers

3 Completely revised and updated

Open it up and get started: Bee Keeping Step by Step lets you start simply in the practice of bee keeping. More than 150 colour photos and easily replicated step-by-step instructions guarantee a delicious honey harvest even for beginners. Especially well ar-ranged: the sections about the life of the bees and the work of the bee keeper are marked with their own icons. Th is way the reader can see at a glance the work that is necessary at any given time.

Bee Keeping as a Hobby € 12.99 / 978-3-440-14947-8

Death of a Queen € 20.– / 978-3-440-15121-1

August 2016Kaspar BienefeldBee Keeping Step by StepFor beginners – all work during the year

€ 14.99

128 pages, 150 colour photos 10 colour illustrationsbrochure with flaps, 17 x 21.3 cm978-3-440-14949-2

October 2016Nora BredeAquarium

€ 12.99

144 pages, approx 200 colour photossoftcover with flaps, 17 x 24 cm978-3-440-15066-5

Budgerigars € 12.99 / 978-3-440-14706-1

Dwarf Rabbits € 12.99 / 978-3-440-14703-0

Poultry € 16.99 / 978-3-440-13941-7

Keeping Rabbits Outdoors € 16.99 / 978-3-440-13149-7

August 2016Kai HausKeeping Sheep

€ 16.99

128 pages, approx 120 colour photoshardcover, 16 x 22 cm978-3-440-12213-6

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Katja Maren Th iel is passionate about roaming nature with her family. She tried all ideas out with her children and made them easyto follow with realistic tips andinstructions.

November 2016Thomas HeßUpcycling Projects for the Garden

€ 16.99

128 pages, 220 colour photossoftcover with flaps, 17 x 24 cm978-3-440-15191-4

3 Upcycling – highly fashionable

3 New smart ideas for doing it yourself

Turn old into new, turn old into something else: taking this as your motto lets you save much money in the garden. Th omas Heß introduces 35 inventive projects that hobby gardeners can use to make practical gardening tools, containers, furniture and decorative elements themselves using existing material. Whether planters from a garden hose or a vine climbing frame from metal clothes hangers: all ideas are tried-and-tested and can be easily implemented using the concrete step-by-step instructions.

Th omas Heß is a professional gardener and landscape archi-tect. As a freelance journalist he has written about garden, nature and do-it-yourself since 2002.

Garden Your City€ 20.- / 978-3-440-14971-3G d Y Cit Window Box Gardening

€ 12.95 / 978-3-440-15077-1Wi d B G d i

July 2016Katja Maren ThielGarden Projects for Children

€ 14.99

120 pages, 160 colour photossoftcover with flaps, 18.7 x 21.6 cm978-3-440-15362-8

3 Fun play and discovery in your garden

3 45 imaginative projects for the whole family

Whether summer or winter, really bad weather or sunshine – this book turns the garden into a fascinating adventureplayground year round. 45 ideas for research and discovery,building and handicraft s, as well as for new games and play quipment ensure much variety during the week and on week-ends. From easy to somewhat diffi cult: with the detailed step-by-step descriptions implementing any of the pro-jects is child’s play for children and parents together.

Gardening - Growing Your Own Luck € 19.95 / 978-3-440-12612-7

G d i G i Y Gardening Desire€ 14.99 / 978-3-440-1421-7G d i D i

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October 2016Kosmos Atlas of the Earth

€ 179.–

496 pages, 150 colour photos140 colour illustrations, 368 maps full linen in a decorative slipcase34 x 45 cm978-3-440-15152-5

A 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

Th e prestigious Atlas of the Earth is a world atlas and opulent coff ee table 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 digitally created maps is aligned with nature, thus they present an almost realistic view of earth’s surface. Absolutely stunning and a special high-light are the 3D depiction of the ocean fl oor and the satellite image pan-oramas for each continent in a 45 x 135 cm format! Th ematic maps off er current information about nature, population, culture, economy, politics and climate. Additional sections on special topics such as Th e 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.

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

— High-End Cartography

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3 Maps available in many languages

3 Various nationl parts of European countries available

3 Most recent world maps from 2015

Th is world atlas off ers 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 atlasare 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, Slova-kian, Slovenian, Spanish. National parts available: Austria, Benelux, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Ireland, Mongolia, Por-tugal, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom.

3 Especially vivid maps - scale 1:4,000,000 and 1:800,000

3 Best combination of artisanal skill and state-of-the-art cartography

Exploring our earth becomes a special experience with this this high-quality atlas: at its core are outstanding maps in peerless quality. Because this cartography made in Germany is more up-to-date, more aesthetically pleasing and more exact than that found in common atlases. Th e large Kosmos world atlas off ers handcraft ed relief depictions of land formations, plastic 3D maps of the bottom of the sea and an extensive place index. In addition, there is basic geographic knowledge about the habitats on our earth, a country lexicon of all nations with exciting information, multifaceted photos and descriptions of the most important major cities, as well as satellite art that shows the multi-layered beauty of our planet. Th is modern atlas is an indispensable work of knowledge both visually and in terms of its content.

Auch als E-Book Auch als E-Book

Already avaibleKosmos World Atlas – CompactThe current image of our earth

€ 19.99

240 pages, 120 colour drawings200 colour photoshardcover, 22 x 30 cm978-3-440-15126-6

3 Well-arranged portraits of the continents and photo atlas about geology, nature and climate

Authoritative yet accessible, general-purpose and practical, the Kosmos Compact Atlas of the World combines the optimal features of size, format, coverage, background information, scale and detail to make it the ideal reference atlas for every home. Fast access to information comes in a convenient form for all readers. Regions of greatest cultural or historical interest are presented at a detailed scale of 1:5 million, while remoter areas are mapped at a scale of 1:15 or 1:17 million. Th ematic pages on geology, climate, population and culture for each continent and a 46-pages encyclopaedia of basic geography round off the atlas.

Languages available: Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese simplifi ed, Croatian, Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Hungarian, Japanese, Macedonian, Mongolian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Slovakian, Slovenian, Spanish

Already availableThe Big Kosmos World Atlas

€ 99.-

752 pages, 210 maps15 city maps, 296 colour photos 260 colour drawings, 196 b/w drawingshardcover full linen, in decoravtive slipcase 29 x 37 cm978-3-440-14671-2

Already availableKosmos Universal Atlas

€ 24.99

320 pages100 maps30 colour photoshardcover 26.2 x 35.8 cm978-3-440-14882-2

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3 Is contact with aliens possible?

3 Scientifi cally established scenarios for an unexpectedly risky topic

Science is united: contact with aliens is not utopian, but only a question of time. Th is book for the fi rst time introduces the scenarios for this emergency which were developed during research. What happens if we are discovered in our hideaway earth? Will governments even tell us? How will the media react? Gerritzen describes the eff ects of a fi rst contact on humanity in a scientifi cally sound and fascinatingly written man-ner and shows how risky it is to suppress this topic.

3 The book about the astronomy sen-sation of the year

3 First-hand expert knowledge

February 11, 2016: the world of science is spellbound and holds its breath ... and the scientists of the Amer-ican LIGO project actually managed to prove the mys-terious gravitational waves. A Nobel prize-worthy mile-stone and late triumph for Einstein’s theory of space and time. Dr. Günter Spanner participated in developing the measuring devices. He reports fi rst-hand and in a way anyone can understand what you must know about gravitational waves, why they open a new window into space and which additional fi ndings are to be expected.

Already availableStefan BinnewiesAtlas of the GalaxiesAstrophotography meetsastrophysics

€ 50.-

400 pages310 colour photos 10 colour-drawingshardcover, 23.2 x 27.9 cm978-3-440-15045-0

3 Coff ee table book including the current scientifi c knowledge

Galaxies are the jewels of the universe and popular targets of astro-photographers. Th is photo book shows more than 300 images of the most beautiful galaxies and uses them to explain the current state of science. From the Andromeda galaxy via galaxy clusters up to gravit-ational lenses: For the fi rst time the nature of galaxies is described based on the worldwide best amateur photos. An understandable introduction to the world of galaxies and at the same time a com-prehensive collection of reference images for astrophotographers.

Dr. Michael König: After his PhD in Astronomy he participated in international research projects on extra-galactical subjects, now he works in the IT industry. He owns a private observatory near Heidelberg, Germany, www.astro-images.de

Dr. Stefan Binneweis works as a medical doctor near Cologne. For many years he is engaged in the Capella-Team, doing high-level astrophoto-graphy by using a 60 cm teles-cope, located in Namibia and in Greece. www.capella-obser-vatory.com.

Exploration of the Exoplanets € 24.99 / 978-3-440-14611-8

The Messier Objects € 24.99 / 978-3-440-11743-9

Tunnel through Time and Space€ 12.99 / 978-3-440-1341-3

From the God Particle to Theory of the Universe € 24.99 / 978-3-440-13855-7

Hawkings Cosmos - It's as Simple as That € 24.99 / 978-3-440-1283-4

Beyond Einsteins Universe€ 24.99 / 978-3-440-15410-6

October 2016Daniel GerritzenFirst ContactWhy we must prepare for aliens

€ 25.-

368 pages, 20 b/w-photos 10 b/w-drawingshardcover with dust jacket13.5 x 21.5 cm978-3-440-14871-6

November 2016Günter SpannerThe Mystery of the Gravitational WaveEinstein‘s vision becomes reality

€ 19.99

256 pages, 20 colour photos 20 b/w-photos, 10 colour illustrations20 b/w-drawingshardcover with dust jacket, 13.5 x 21.5 cm978-3-440-15413-7

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Eventing professional Ingrid Klim-ke has won Olympic team gold, the team world championships and the team European championships. For her outstanding achievements as a trainer and rider, she was awarded the title Reitmeister (riding master).

Eckart Meyners was a college pro-fessor for sports education and has for more than 30 years dealt with movement training during riding.

3 Understanding fl ow of motion – developing better body awareness

3 Including fascia exercises on and off horseback

An exciting overview over the biomechanics of riders based on the latest scientifi c research. An expert in the fi eld of motion,Eckart Meyners ex plains the inner workings of the rider’s body. He covers the complexity of learning how to ride as well as the psychological aspects of the process. His suggestions on how to train the fascia both on the horse and on the ground will help you improve your posture, overall fi tness and mobility.

July 2016Eckart MeynersRiding Is Moving

€ 29.99

192 pages, 200 colour photos50 colour-drawingshardcover, 17 x 24 cm978-3-440-14826-6

Sense of movement andriding posture € 29.99 / 978-3-440-12617-2

Warm-up and Exercise Programme for Riders € 29.99 / 978-3-440-13849-6

Riding as a Dialogue € 29.95 / 978-3-440-12356-0

July 2016Ingrid Klimke Riding For Fun – My Way of Schooling Horses

€ 29.99

176 pages, 200 colour photos 4 colour-drawingshardcover, 17 x 24 cm978-3-440-14873-0

3 Training philosophy of an Olympic gold medalist

3 Varied training suited for horses of all breeds and types

Th is is the book the equestrian world has been waiting for impatiently. For the fi rst time, Ingrid Klimke presents her personal training philosophy with which she has been achieving spectacular successes for many years. Th e basis of her positive and horse-friendly method is variety: combin-ing dressage, cavaletti work, jumping and trail rides in a benefi cial and productive way. Using her own horses as case studies, Ingrid Klimke gives advice on how to support individual horses according to their personalities.

Basic Training of Young Riding Horses € 34.99 / 978-3-440-14818-1

Cavaletti Training€ 29.99 / 978-3-440-14070-3

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July 2016Silke HembesRide and Hit Your Stride

€ 24.99

176 pages, 150 colour photos, 10 colour-drawingshardcover, 16 x 22 cm978-3-440-13375-0

3 Dressage exercises – inspired by the School of Légèreté

Th is handbook off ers quickly accessible and well-struc-tured information for advanced riders whose goal it is to keep their horses supple, motivated and healthy. Experienced riding instructor Sibylle Wiemer skillfully connects basic dressage exercises with elements from the School of Légèreté. Her approach enables the reader to structure their own training sessions and to keep setting new goals for themselves. Advice on problem-solving and self-tests ensure that exercises are done correctly.

September 2016Sibylle WiemerEffortless DressageWarm-up, bend, collection

€ 16.99

112 pages, 120 colour photossoftcover with flaps17 x 21.3 cm978-3-440-14482-4

The Way to Good Riding € 29.99 / 978-3-440-12621-9

The Best Exercises- Gymnastic Horse Riding € 14.99 / 978-3-440-13389-7

Introduction to the Arena Figures € 14.99 / 978-3-440-12718-6

3 Learn arena fi gures by physically walking them yourself

Practicing riding on the ground without a horse – does that even work? Successful trainer Silke Hembes has developed a new training concept that is more effi cient and fun. Th is method combines groundwork with its application on horseback. Th e specifi c connections she creates produce light bulb eff ects in riders and help horses better understand the aids given to them. All exercises can be adjusted to the riders’ training level, which makes them useful for both beginners and advanced students.

Groundwork Using Poles and Cones € 9.99 / 978-3-440-14477-0

3 Completely revised and updated – 250 images, new layout

Make your dream come true and learn how to ride! With the comprehensive information pro-vided in this book, beginner riders will quickly get their bearings in the saddle. Ulrike Amler gives competent advice and basic knowledge on fi nding a good riding school and the right equip-ment, on how to master your fi rst lessons, how to earn your fi rst certifi cations and even com-peting in your fi rst horse show. With this book, your new hobby will be fun from the start!

3 All characteristics at a glance

Horse Behaviour € 29.99 / 978-3-440-13214-2

Horse Breeds € 29.99 / 978-3-440-13537-2

November 2016Ulrike AmlerHorseback Riding 101The basics of horses and riding

€ 10.-

144 pages, 250 colour photoshardcover, 19.5 x 27 cm978-3-440-12426-0

Riding - The Complete Begin-ners Guide€ 16.95 / 978-3-440-11787-3

The Icelandic Horse€ 26.99 / 978-3-440-13347-9

June 2016Silke BehlingHorse BreedsThe 100 most popular horse breeds

€ 10.-

144 pages, 312 colour photossoftcover with flaps, 17 x 21.3 cm978-3-440-14602-6

From Shetland pony to Shire horse and Hano-verian to Andalusian – this compact reference book provides competent information on the most well-known and popular horse breeds from all around the world. Besides photos and height scales, short portraits present concise information about origin, needs and usage. In this way, riders will fi nd the breed that best suits their preferences.

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3 Consistently vegan – without additives and substitutes

3 80 straightforward wholesome recipes – also very well suited to beginners

Cooking vegan without soya sausages and cheese substitute? No problem, says Axel Meyer and proves it with deliciously, easily prepared dishes for everyday and for all occasions. His recipes for breakfast, snacks, soups, salads, main dishes and desserts off er complete nutrition and are rich in vital substances; they are also prepared only with the highest-quality organic ingredients. Inter-national dishes are included, too; the author’s many trips inspired him here. For Axel Meyer the skill is not to be complicated, but 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.

Peter Becker is a cook, college pro-fessor for wild herb and bulb science, nature conservationist and health expert. For more than ten years he has intensively dealt with edible bulbs as an alternative to potatoes. With his creativity and visionary force he manages to fi ll more and more people with enthusiasm for new natural ingredients.

3 For more variety on the plate: regional and exotic bulbs

3 New inspirations for vegetarians, vegans and fl exible eaters

A culinary journey to buried kitchen treasures from around the world. Peter Becker shows the variegated ways in which the aromatic bulb vegetables – some of which have already found their way onto supermarket shelves – can be used. In extensi-ve portraits he introduces 18 bulbs from domestic cultivation and exotic countries, from Jerusalem artichokes, day lilies and Japanese artichokes to yams, water chestnuts and cassava. He lists sources, off ers tips for growing and entices you to disco-ver, taste and enjoy them with deliciously creative recipes.

Algae € 25.- / 978-3-440-15093-1

August 2016Peter BeckerBulbsBuried kitchen treasure from aroundthe world

€ 24.99

160 pages, 120 colour photoshardcover, 19 x 25.3 cm978-3-440-14657-6

August 2016Axel MeyerThe Art of Vegan CookingRecipes for gourmet vegans

€ 22.90

160 pages, 110 colour photoshardcover, 23 x 26 cm978-3-440-14994-2

Cabbage € 19.95 / 978-3-440-14819-8

The Art of Vegan Baking € 19.99 / 978-3-440-15093-1

Axel Meyer is one of the pi-oneers of the science of scent in Germany. He built the TAOA-SIS company, whose absolutely natural scents have a great reputation. He has been living vegetarian/vegan since he was 18 years old, and is one of the pioneers of the health food movement with his successful book "Th e Art of Baking".

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Photographer Francis Ray Hoff discovered early on his love for hunting and his passion for prepar-ing excellent meals. Th e renowned author of many cookbooks wrote and photographed for many years for, among others, the recipe column in Germany’s leading hunting maga-zine “Wild und Hund”.

August 2016Francis Ray HoffHunting for the Cooking PotFrom the hunting range to the kitchen – new wild game recipes for hunters

€ 38.–

208 pages, approx 170 colour photoshardcover with dust jacket30 x 30 cm978-3-440-14939-3

3 The classic of the wild game kitchen – now completely updated

3 More than 90 new delicious recipes for 15 wild game species

Barely any other dish pampers the palate as much as delicate and alsovery healthy meat from wild game. With the popular title Hunting for theCooking Pot, the renowned cook, wild game expert and hunter Francis R.Hoff presents more than 90 new recipes for wild game. Here you will fi nd,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 forfamily, friends and guests.

3 The indispensable guide for hunting in compliance with hunting principles

Estimating the age of hoofed game is intrinsically linked to hunting in a manner that makes sense for hoofed game bio-logy. Birte Keil, known for many years for her exceptional wild animal illustrations, clarifi es in more than 200 splendid drawings the typical characteristics of domestic hoofed game. Here she off ers practising hunters all information necessary to easily determine the age and avoid embarrassing slips.

Cooking Wild Game € 19.99 / 978-3-440-14327-8

Kosmos Book on Wildlife in the Forest€ 19.99 / 978-3-440-13738-3

Deers and Boars € 19.99 / 978-3-440-14321-6

August 2016Birte KeilAge Determination of Hoofed GameDetermine confidently – hunt successfully

€ 24.99

160 pagesapprox 220 colour illustrationshardcover, 17 x 24 cm978-3-440-15068-9

Birte Keil has illustrated hunting books and articles in trade maga-zines on hunting with much expert knowledge and a precise line.

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August 2016Leon JanssenFly FishingThe definitive book about entomology, tying instructions and tactical approaches

€ 39.99

256 pages, 250 colour photoshardcover, 19 x 25.3 cm978-3-440-15009-2

Fly Fishing for Beginners€ 16.99 / 978-3-440-14578-4

The Best Catches€ 4.99 / 978-3-440-12442-0

Which Fish Bait for Which Fish€ 14.99 / 978-3-440-13603-4

Biology of Fly Fishing€ 29.95 / 978-3-440-12444-4

Giant Fish Predator€ 26.99 / 978-3-440-13227-2

Fishing Location Guide€ 14.99 / 978-3-440-12741-4

3 The entire world of fl y fi shing

3 Fulfi ls all target group expectations: authoritative advice and high-quality design

Leon Janssen, for many years one of the best-known names in thefl y fi shing community, covers in his terrifi cally illustrated defi nitive book the entire bandwidth of this fascinating sport. Divided by the fi ve seasons of fl y fi shers, the author describes the best fl ies and the fi sh 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.

3 From habitats to location to succes-ful catching

Who wants to start fi shing quickly and success-fully needs competent instruction. Th is modern, comprehensive guidebook covers all aspects of angling: Feeding of fi sh, beginner’s equipment, fi shing in the ocean or fl y fi shing – everything is explained in detail and easy to follow.

3 The best tips from professional anglers

Anglers love tips and tricks! Short and sweet with self-explanatory images, this book collates plenty of interesting tips, making fi shing easy! Professio-nal angler Florian Läufer inform his readers in his usual relaxed style. He is known for his referen-ce book Th e Great Kosmos Book of Angling.

Leon Janssen is a university-trained entomologist. Th e Belgian has 25 years of experience in fl y fi shing and travels across the globe for his passion. In Germany, too, he has gained an excellent reputation as an expert for this sport.

Already AvailableFlorian LäuferProfessional Advice for Anglers

€ 9.99

128 pages, 120 colour photos4 coulor pictures, 22.1 x 16.5 cm978-3-440-13224-1

Already AvailableBen BodenFishing

€ 9.99

144 pages, 226 colour photos7 b/w pictures27.7 x 20.1 cm978-3-440-12304-1

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