Why is Finland consistently named 'the happiest country in the world'?Drawing on his forty-year immersion in Finnish life, journalist Tim Bird reflects on this reputation and whether Finns, famed for their 'sisu' (quiet resilience), dark winters and passion for heavy metal, actually recognise it.From its landscape, culture and chequered history to its language, literature and wholehearted commitment to the West, he provides an entertaining and affectionate ...

Sue Bird was always painting: botanical art, landscapes, still lifes, and especially the sea. She took classes, kept countless sketchbooks, and filled the house with art.From their neighborhood to their family trips, all the moments of her life were memorialized in her artwork. Throughout her life, she never sold a piece—she gave art to family and friends, and shared her work online, but never received wider recognition for her work. This graphic novel by her son, Tim Bird, explores their ...

Designed for viewing on colour devices, this is a richly illustrated, beautifully designed companion to anyone whose twin passions are travel and photography. The book contains tips, advice and anecdotes by experienced award-winning photographer and writer Tim Bird, illustrated with plenty of his own colour photos, and featuring sections by three top guest photographers. An entertaining and inspiring companion rather than a 'how-to' manual, this eBook discusses cultural is...

We show you the best Helsinki has to offer. 100% hand-picked, independently researched and written by Tim Bird. Find out how to get the most out of Helsinki. All you need to know about the best sights & attractions, hotels, restaurants, bars & clubs, and much, much more.

Through accessible discussions and exercises, readers learn to use composition, available light, color, and point of view to create stunning photographs in any environment.Photographers are born travelers. They’ll go any distance to capture the right light, beautiful landscapes, wildlife, and people. But exotic locales aren’t necessary for interesting photographs. Wonderful images are hiding almost everywhere; you just need to know how to find them.Extr...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Budapest, Hungary.   Budapest, the capital city of Hungary, has green parks full of charming sights, museums that inspire, and a pulsating nightlife on par with its European counterparts.  As such, Budapest is one of Europe's most delightful and enjoyable cities. Thanks to its ideal location, its inhabitants' hospitality and its memorable monuments Budapest is often referred to as the "Little Paris ...

An introduction to close up photography of flowers, insects and other subjects with macro and close up lenses plus learning to see the parts that make up the whole of the landscape.

The first book in the Understanding Photography series, Understanding Exposure, was a runaway best-seller, with more than 250,000 copies sold. Now author Bryan Peterson brings his signature style to another important photography topic: shutter speed. With clear, jargon-free explanations of terms and techniques, plus compelling “before-and-after” photos that pair a mediocre image (created using the wrong shutter speed) with a great image (created using the right shutter speed), thi...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands. With more than one million inhabitants in its urban area, it’s Holland's largest city and its financial, cultural, and creative centre. Amsterdam is known as Venice of the North, because of its lovely canals that criss-cross the city, its impressive architecture and more than 1,500 bridges.There is something for every traveller's taste here, whether you prefer culture and history, serious party...

This newly revised edition of Bryan Peterson's most popular book demystifies the complex concepts of exposure in photography, allowing readers to capture the images they want.Understanding Exposure has taught generations of photographers how to shoot the images they want by demystifying the complex concepts of exposure in photography. In this newly updated edition, veteran photographer Bryan Peterson explains the fundamentals of light, aperture, and shutte...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Prague, Czech Republic. Prague is the capital city and largest city of the Czech Republic. It is one of the larger cities of Central Europe and has served as the capital of the historic region of Bohemia for centuries. This magical city of bridges, cathedrals, gold-tipped towers and church domes, has been mirrored by the the swan-filled Vltava River for more than ten centuries. Almost undamaged by WWII, Prague's compa...

Sharpen your skills and your pictures with this updated edition of Lonely Planet'sbestselling Best Ever Photography Tips . Featuring 45 practical tips and ten golden rules from award-winning travel photographer Richard I'Anson, it's packed with insight into the creative and technical skills required to produce brilliant images.Designed for novices and experienced photographers alike, this concise guide also includes essential advice on kit, techniques, edi...