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	Hostile Habitats eds. Nick Kempe and Mark Wrightham Scotland's Mountain Environment. A hillwalkers' guide to the landscape and wildlife. This book offers a detailed introduction to the natural and man-made environment of Scotland's mountains, written for hillwalkers by hillwalkers. More than 300 photographs and diagrams illustrate chapters on climate, geoligical foundations, shaping the mountain landscape, vegetation cover, invertebrate life, mountain birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians, human traces and the future of our mountains. There are identification sections detailing some of the rocks, landforms, plants, invertebrates, mammals, reptiles and human traces in the hills. 0-907521-93-2, Scottish Mountaineering Trust, 2006  Price:  £15.00
	Outdoors with Young People by Geoff Cooper A valuable book. From the doorstep to the wilds, a practical guide to outdoor experiences for young people that are adventurous, fun, informative and sustainable. An excellent resource for teachers, instructors and youth workers whether experienced or not in the outdoors. 1-898924-24-4, Russell House, 1998  Price:  £14.95
	Youth Action and the Environment by Dearling and Armstrong This exciting book is designed to bring environmental issues alive for anyone who works with young people, and much of the material can be used by the young people themselves. Recommended for youth workers and teachers planning environmental projects. 1-898924-07-4, Russell House, 1997  Price:  £14.95