Jane Wilson-Howarth

This essential guidebook gives helpful advice on all aspects of travelling from what to expect and pre-trip vaccinations to the hazards of heat and sun in deserts and jungles, and of cold and exposure in mountains and caves. It offers the latest information on malaria treatments and deep vein thrombosis; it assesses the usefulness of natural remedies; and covers responsible tourism. It also advise

Your Child Abroad: A Travel Health Guide is a down-to-earth guide for anyone traveling overseas with children, whether on a two-week family vacation or a long-stay posting in the developing world. The approach is both reassuring and practical, showing how to deal with situations ranging from the relatively minor to the life-threatening. A checklist of symptoms for common complaints and a ra

International travel is rewarding and fun, but sometimes it exacts a price. Activities we take for granted - eating, bathing, and going to the bathroom - can range from challenging to risky in unfamiliar territory. In "How to Shit Around the World", Dr Jane Wilson-Howarth takes a sympathetic and funny approach to one of the most human activities, interweaving hilarious anecdotes from fellow travel

Set against the backdrop of one of the most colourful countries in the world, A Glimpse of Eternal Snows is an inspiring story of courage, love and a family’s determination to give their child the best life possible. In pulsating, polluted Kathmandu and an idyllic village at the foot of the Himalayas, ‘Doctor Jane’ and her engineer husband Simon hope to make a difference: Jane to fulfil her vision

Snowfed Waters is a moving and uplifting story set amidst the Himalayas. It is a tale of two cultures, of false assumptions and of the gradual dawning of self awareness.Sonia Swayne’s life is in bits. With her self esteem at rock bottom she decides to flee England - and go to work for a charity in Nepal. The more Sonia learns about her hosts’ customs, spirituality and spontaneity, the

Rising 200m from the dry savannahs of northern Madagascar, the Ankarana Massif hides its zoological riches behind a fortress of unclimbable cliffs, vicious limestone pinnacles and ferocious thorny shrubs. Entering the Lost World through 60 miles of caves and along deep forested canyons, Jane Wilson found not dinosaurs but other gentler ecological curiosities: a wealth of lemurs, strange endemic bi

When sixteen-year-old Alex's parents ask him to deliver a mysterious package to their animal research camp in the Nepalese jungle, he and his twelve-year-old brother James do not have a clue about the trouble they are about to face. An unsuccessful ransom payment leads to an arduous journey through the crispy forests of the wild west of Nepal in pursuit of the terrorists who have captured their pa

How could everything have gone so horribly wrong? Why weren't the police concerned? It is all down to 16-year-old Alex, his 12-year-old brother James and their feisty friend Bim. Armed thugs have captured the boys' parents and re taking them to a hideout high in the Himalayas. It seems only the three children have any chance of rescuing the adults from ruthless terrorists who want to publicise the

When 16-year-old Alex's parents ask him to deliver a mysterious package to their animal research camp in the Nepali jungle, he and his 12-year-old brother, James, do not have a clue about the trouble they are about to face. Making the ransom payment doesn't reunite the family but leads to an arduous journey through the dangerous dry forests at the foot of the Himalayas in pursuit of the thugs resp

When sixteen year old Alexs parents ask him to deliver a mysterious package to their animal research camp in the Nepalese jungle, he and his twelve-year old brother James do not know the trouble they are about to face. An unsuccessful ransom payment leads to an arduous journey through the crisp forests of the wild west of Nepal in pursuit of the thugs who have kidnapped their parents. Even with th

First edition has sold almost 30,000 units. Second edition is completely revised with lots of new material. There is still no other book on this subject as comprehensive as this one Introduction by Kathleen Meyer, author of the mega-bestseller How to Shit in the Woods Wilson-Howarth's book is full of practical wisdom, and it's FUNNY! Author Dr. Jane is the foremost expert on the subje

In this fast-moving adventure story, the unthinkable happens several times over! From a plane crash landing in the remote mountains of western Nepal, we follow Alex, Bim and James as they escape from the wreckage, crossing terrifying torrents and battling through dense forests – where bears are the least of their problems. This is more than the story about three children trying to find their paren

The ultimate guide to research, plan, and prepare for your next vacation abroad! This essential travel book is filled with over 300 pages that will prepare you for anything! Staying Healthy When You Travel is your must-have guide to staying healthy while you travel abroad, with practical advice on what to do if sickness strikes, including case histories that provide detailed, real-life perspective

There’s no way, and probably no good reason, to be subtle about it - diarrhea, parasites, and other gastrointestinal unpleasantries can be part of the price travelers pay for trying to see the world. Fortunately, this frank, witty guide lets world-explorers fight back against their invisible assailants. A noted traveler and writer, Dr. Jane Wilson-Howarth explores such issues as saniti

Alex, James and their new friend Claude-Michelle face mischief, mayhem, a modern-day pirate and wildlife traffickers in this adventure set in a lost world in remote northern Madagascar. How wise is it to head into forests where there’s no phone signal and compasses are confused by magnetic rocks? Or deep into a labyrinth of caves inhabited by crocodiles and aggressive eels? What has happened to Cl

Himalayan Heist

Himalayan The First Alex and James Wildlife Adventure in Nepal

Himalayan The Second Alex and James Wildlife Adventure in Nepal

Mischief, mayhem, murder in Madagascar Alex, James and their new friend Claude-Michelle face mischief, mayhem, murder, a modern-day pirate in this adventure set within a lost world in remote northern Madagascar. How wise is it to head into forests where there’s no phone signal and compasses are confused by magnetic rocks? Or deep into a labyrinth of caves inhabited by crocodiles and aggressive e