Books published by publisher John D Burns

Short-listed for TGO Magazine Book of the Year This is an audiobook for everyone who truly loves the mountains and wild places. John Burns takes you on a journey of more than 40 years from the hills of Britain to adventures in the Rocky Mountains of the US and Canada. His love for the Scottish Highlands and his intimate knowledge of their wild glens and distant peaks means that this book will resonate with anyone whose heart lies in Scotland. Join John Burns in his first faltering steps as a schoolboy in the English Lake District, through climbing adventures in the great ranges of the world, and finally to his return to his beloved Highlands. This is an audiobook about the people who love mountains and whose journeys among them enrich their lives. It is a story told with humour, humility, and passion, a tale that displays a deeper understanding of what it is to have a relationship with nature. The Last Hillwalker has become a best-seller among the outdoor community. This audiobook will be enjoyed by everyone from the serious mountaineer to those who simply want to gain a greater insight into our relationship with wild places.

Are you a new bearded dragon owner? Are you a seasoned owner and would like more information? If you have just adopted or purchased your first dragon, this is the audiobook for you! You will learn everything you need to get started and become an expert in bearded dragon care. Even if you think you are a professional dragon keeper, you will find much value in this audiobook. These amazing reptiles are very interesting and are some of the best pets for beginners and advanced pet owners. Even though they are some of the lower-maintenance reptiles, they still require much attention and care. You will need to learn how to care for you dragon, what they eat, how to set up their home, how to keep them healthy, and much, much more. Here is a snapshot of the background and history of these dragons: Bearded dragons are how these lizards are commonly known. The name refers to the beard on the underside of their throats. If they are stressed, upset, or feel threatened, the beard turns black and can take some time to return to its normal color. The Latin name is Pogona. There are eight types of lizard in the genus Pogona, all of them found in the wild in Australia. The bearded dragons of today were bred from each of the eight subspecies. Bearded dragons with mainly central or inland bearded dragon genes are more common than some of the other types. Interestingly, in the 1960s, Australia banned the sale of wildlife into the pet trade, which includes all bearded dragons. But it wasn't until the 1990s that bearded dragons became a popular mainstream pet in the US, although some breeders were experimenting with breeding different species, morphs, and sizes in the 1980s. Here is a preview of what you will learn: A brief history of bearded dragons The eight subspecies Before getting your dragon Morphs Colors Patterns Diet Handling Health Abnormal behavior Signs of malnutrition Diseases Breeding And much more!

SHORTLISTED FOR THE GREAT OUTDOORS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2018John D Burns is an award winning mountain author:I can move only with the aid of barrels of anti-inflammatory gel, sticking plasters and real ale anaesthetic. Martin and I descend from hours of walking to the small town of Middleton-in-Teesdale. I walk, stiff legged, into the campsite office and a plump, middle-aged woman looks up from her desk and can see the old timer is in trouble. “Oh, what a shame you weren’t here last week,” she says, pity radiating from behind her horn-rimmed specs. “You’ve missed him.”I look at her, puzzled.“Elvis!” she explains. “You missed Elvis.”Oh God, now I’m hallucinating.From remote glens deep in the Scottish Highlands, John D Burns brings a new volume of tales – some dramatic, some moving, some hilarious – from the isolated shelters mountain people call bothies. Travel with Burns to secret places hidden amongst the British mountains and share his passion for the wonderful wildness of our uplands. Meet the vivid cast of characters who play their games there, from climbers with more balls than sense to a young man who doesn’t have the slightest idea what he’s letting himself in for…

AUTHOR SHORTLISTED FOR THE GREAT OUTDOORS BOOK OF THE YEAR John D Burns is an award winning mountain author: I can move only with the aid of barrels of anti-inflammatory gel, sticking plasters and real ale anaesthetic. Martin and I descend from hours of walking to the small town of Middleton-in-Teesdale. I walk, stiff legged, into the campsite office and a plump, middle-aged woman looks up from her desk and can see the old timer is in trouble. “Oh, what a shame you weren’t here last week,” she says, pity radiating from behind her horn-rimmed specs. “You’ve missed him.” I look at her, puzzled. “Elvis!” she explains. “You missed Elvis.” Oh God, now I’m hallucinating. From remote glens deep in the Scottish Highlands, John D Burns brings a new volume of tales – some dramatic, some moving, some hilarious – from the isolated shelters mountain people call bothies. Travel with Burns to secret places hidden amongst the British mountains and share his passion for the wonderful wildness of our uplands. Meet the vivid cast of characters who play their games there, from climbers with more balls than sense to a young man who doesn’t have the slightest idea what he’s letting himself in for…