Peter Mason

The Bolognese naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi was a prolific writer, polymath and prodigious collector who amassed the largest collection of naturalia in sixteenth-century Europe, as well as hundreds of coloured drawings detailing them. Many of these drawings found their way into his illustrated publications, most of which were published posthumously. Ulisse Aldrovandi provides a concise yet comprehensive portrait of Aldrovandi, paying...

The first biography of a cricketing great, exploring his achievements as a player, manager and political activist. This first biography of Sir Clyde Walcott explores the extraordinary life and achievements of a man who was both an important activist and one of the greatest cricketers of all time. In the 1950s, Walcott was part of the legendary 'three Ws' batting...

Tourism Impacts, Planning and Management is a unique text that links the three crucial areas of tourism: impacts, planning, and management. Tourism impacts are multifaceted and are therefore difficult to plan for and manage. This title examines all the key players involved—be they tourists, host communities, or industry members—and considers a number of approaches and techniques for managing tourism impacts...