Almost everyone on safari hopes for a glimpse of the charismatic and elusive leopard. Chui was the first of a new generation of leopards Jonathan Scott watched and photographed in Kenya's Masai Mara Game Reserve in the 1970s and 1980s. He spent every available moment watching and photographing Chui and her cubs, Light and Dark, aware that he was only privileged to do so for as long as they chose to remain visible. His classic account tells the story of the mother leopard as a solitary hunt...

'Bursts with gloriously geeky detail.' The TelegraphHave you ever made someone you love a mix-tape?Forty years ago, a group of scientists, artists and writers gathered in a house in Ithaca, New York to work on the most important compilation ever conceived. It wasn't from one person to another, it was from Earth to the Cosmos.In 1977 NASA sent Voyager 1 and 2 on a Grand Tour of the outer planets. During the design phase of the Voyager missio...

A bestseller when first published in 1982, The Marsh Lions portrays a vivid picture of life and death on the African savannah through the story of a pride of lions in Kenya's world-famous Masai Mara game reserve. The story is essentially a true one. All the central characters are real, and most of the incidents described actually happened.For five years, Brian Jackman and Jonathan Scott followed the Marsh pride and their progeny, painstakingly recording the daily drama of life and ...

Jonathan Scott's Family History Web Directory is an information-packed reference guide that distils the best of the internet into one easy-to-use format. Themed sections cover different topics, from 'getting started' to specific occupations, and there is an index reproducing all the websites in A-Z order. His handbook is a vital source for less experienced researchers, and a handy aide-memoire for more seasoned campaigners. Web addresses are listed by topic, then in order of importance and...

Jonathan Scott's translation of "The Arabian Nights' Entertainments" was published in 1811, and it played a significant role in introducing the stories to English-speaking audiences. This multi-volume work contains a wide variety of tales, including "Aladdin's Wonderful Lamp," "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves," and "Sinbad the Sailor," among many others. These stories are known for their exotic settings, fantastical elements, and engaging narratives."The Arabian Nights" has had a profound i...

A New York Times bestsellerJonathan and Drew Scott have taken HGTV by storm with their four hit shows, Property Brothers, Property Brothers at Home, Buying & Selling, and Brother vs. Brother. The talented duo’s good-natured rivalry, playful banter, and no-nonsense strategies have earned the popular twins millions of devoted fans who have been anxiously waiting for a Scott Brothers book. Dream Home is a comprehensive source, cover...

Great ideas are the starting point, but turning those ideas into meaningful impact is what separates dreamers from doers. In "From Idea to Impact - How to Turn Your Vision into Reality," you'll learn how to take your vision and transform it into tangible success. This book provides a step-by-step framework for turning abstract ideas into actionable plans, overcoming challenges, and driving real-world results.From the initial spark of inspiration to executing with precision, this gu...

Jonathan Scott's translation of "The Arabian Nights' Entertainments" was published in 1811, and it played a significant role in introducing the stories to English-speaking audiences. This multi-volume work contains a wide variety of tales, including "Aladdin's Wonderful Lamp," "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves," and "Sinbad the Sailor," among many others. These stories are known for their exotic settings, fantastical elements, and engaging narratives."The Arabian Nights" has had a profound i...

The story of magnetic recording, tracing the origins of the cassette's history, the people involved, and its impact on the recording industry and wider society.The Reel Thing charts the history of magnetic recording, tracing the origins of the humble cassette right back to its roots. Guiding us through the evolution of tape, music enthusiast Jonathan Scott takes us from the monstrous steel machines installed at the BBC to pre-war Germany, home of the first...

Jonathan Scott's translation of "The Arabian Nights' Entertainments" was published in 1811, and it played a significant role in introducing the stories to English-speaking audiences. This multi-volume work contains a wide variety of tales, including "Aladdin's Wonderful Lamp," "Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves," and "Sinbad the Sailor," among many others. These stories are known for their exotic settings, fantastical elements, and engaging narratives."The Arabian Nights" has had a profound i...

Jonathan Scott is a freelance writer specializing in family history. He is a former deputy editor of Family History Monthly and has penned the ‘Best Websites’ column for Who Do You Think You Are? Magazine since 2007. He also writes the magazine’s monthly ‘Around Britain’ feature and compiles the end-of-year look-ahead at developments online. In addition to his work in family history, he has compiled Collecting Children’s Books and Rare Book Price Guide

A magisterial account of how the cultural and maritime relationships between the British, Dutch, and American territories changed the existing world order—and made the Industrial Revolution possibleBetween 1500 and 1800, the North Sea region overtook the Mediterranean as the most dynamic part of the world. At its core the Anglo-Dutch relationship intertwined close alliance and fierce antagonism to intense creative effect. But a precondition for the Industrial Revol...