KOSMOS Guides Autumn 2019 - Rights Catalogue

KOSMOS 

GUIDES 

Autumn 

2019 

Rights Catalogue 

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The Programme 

Dear colleagues, 

Dear friends, 

I am pleased to present you well in time 

before the next Frankfurt Book Fair which 

is going to be held from October 16th 

through 20th a selection of our illustrated 

non-fiction titles and guides from the 

most different programme segments. 

A highlight in our autumn programme is 

certainly the coffee-table book HUBBLE, 

showing breath-taking pictures from space, but 

also the Atlas of Astronomy’s Dream Locations 

which takes you along to locations where 

humanity acquired its knowledge of space. 

Everybody is talking about nature writing 

and the wood. We have the books to go 

with this trend! Please have a look at our 

excellent series NatureTime (pp 10-11). 

Not to forget our nature field guides 

and beautiful titles about gardening, 

dogs and horses & riding. 

Last but not least we’d like to draw your attention 

to the new releases in our Nymphenburger 

and Herbig programme on health, well-being, 

self-help and spiritual topics (pp 28-37). 

Immerse yourself in our programme 

and do not hesitate to contact us with 

with queries about rights, or requests 

for sample copies or PDFs. 

Astronomy...................... 01 

Gardening ...................... 04 

Nature ............................. 10 

Fishing............................. 18 

Hunting........................... 20 

Dogs ................................. 22 

Horses & Riding ............ 24 

Nymphenburger............ 28 

Herbig............................... 32 

I’d be happy to meet you for a personal 

chat in Frankfurt. As always, please contact 

e.kienzle@kosmos.de for appointment requests. 

I look forward to hearing from you, 

With best wishes, 

Elke Kienzle 

Foreign Rights Manager

completely 

new 

October 2019 

Dirk H. Lorenzen 

Hubble 

Breath-taking pictures from space 

€ 50.– 

240 pages, 300 colour photos 

30 b/w photos, 20 colour illustrations 

hardcover with dust jacket 

26 x 33 cm 

978-3-440-16496-9 

3 30 years Hubble: the gorgeous gift 

edition for the anniversary 

3 The best images from the famous 

space telescope in large format 

Dirk H. Lorenzen is an astrophysicist 

and science journalist. 

At KOSMOS, he has already 

published many books on astronomy 

topics. 

On 24 April 1990, Hubble began its fantastic journey 

through the universe. Since then, we are amazed by the 

photos that the space telescope sends to earth. This 

coffee-table book presents the best and most spectacular 

among them. The photos show us the birth and death of a 

star, advance into the heart of far-away galaxies and are on 

the track of mysterious dark matter. Accompanying text 

that is easy to understand realises the dramatic events in 

outer space and describes the history of the most famous 

telescope of our time. Hubble’s amazing photos in top 

quality – a stirring trip to space. 

Atlas of the Galaxies 

€ 58.– / 978-3-440-16274-3 

Planet Worlds 

€ 39.90 / 978-3-440-15630-8 

1


Dieter B. Herrmann 

Atlas of Astronomy's Dream Locations 

Journeys of discovery on the tracks of 

celestial science 

€ 34.– 


20 colour illustrations 

hardcover, 19 x 25.3 cm 

978-3-440-16403-7 

Professor Dieter B. Herrmann is 

director emeritus of the Zeiss large 

planetarium in Berlin. He is 

among the best-known astronomy 

authors in Germany, regularly 

gives lectures and is an expert 

consultant for astronomy trips. 

3 Journey to the origins of astronomy 

3 Atlas in an exquisite design, with elegant 

maps of historical sites 

This atlas takes us along on a journey to astronomy’s places of 

longing, the locations where humanity acquired its knowledge of 

space. 69 exploratory trips around the globe with 14 travel reports 

guide us to the beginning of astronomy research: from Tuscany to 

Scandinavia, from the Nile to India’s shadow plays, from Nazca 

geoglyphs to huge telescopes in America. The author visited all 

these locations himself and tells their story as a story of humanity. 

A celestial reading and learning pleasure and an exquisite gift. 

Find Stars in the Southern Sky 

€ 16.99 / 978-3-440-15156-3 

City Stargazing 

€ 14.95 / 978-3-440-12612-5 

Finding Stars Easily 

€ 9.99 / 978-3-440-15156-3 

2

June 2019 

Joachim Herrmann 

Which Star Is This? 

€ 14.99 

216 pages, 77 coulor photos 

13 b/w-photos, 188 colour illustrations 

softcover with flaps, 13.2 x 19.3 cm 

978-3-440-16275-0 


Anke Wilde 

Invisible and Everywhere 

€ 19.99 


3 b/w-photos, 10 colourand 

20 b/w-illustrations 

hardcover 

13.5 x 21.5 cm 

978-3-440-16226-2 

3 With 48 celestial charts for any 

time of year 

3 Plus: encyclopaedia of constellations 

The proven field guide offers everything you need to 

turn beginners into expert sky watchers. In text that is 

easy to understand it explains the orbits of the sun, 

moon and planets, introduces stars and galaxies and 

discusses how a telescope works. 48 maps show the 

starry sky during each month and for each cardinal 

direction. Starting from the Big Dipper, this allows you 

to find additional constellations and special celestial 

objects. A preview of celestial events for the next 10 

years completes this practical guide to the sky. 

3 Earth’s magnetic field – just as 

important as air to breathe 

3 Uniquely entertaining reader 

about our earth’s protective shield 

Earth's magnetic field surrounds us like a powerful, 

invisible protective shield. It ensures that migrating 

birds find their way, compass needles show the correct 

direction and satellites send data undisturbed by space 

weather. Without the magnetic field, life on earth would 

not even be possible. Science journalist Anke Wilde 

dives deep into the hidden world between sky and earth 

and very casually explores the question ‘what keeps the 

world together at its outer edges’. 

My First Which Star is This? 

€ 8.99 / 978-3-440-13810-6 

What Keeps the Moon in the Sky 

€ 16.99 / 978-3-440-16026-8 

3


Thomas Heß 

Only the hardy ones remain in the 

garden! 

Strong plants for extreme weather 

€ 16.99 



978-3-440-16764-9 

Thomas Heß is a professional 

gardener and landscape architect. 

As a freelance journalist he has 

written about garden, nature and 

do-it-yourself since 2002, among 

others for D.I.Y. – The Creative 

Magazine and various online 

portals. 

3 The garden saviour: with sample beds for 

extreme weather conditions 

Weeks of drought or precipitation, frost too early or too late: the 

garden is changing. What should you do if too much sun or rain 

hurts your plantings? This modern handbook explains the type of 

gardening work that makes sense during extreme weather, introduces 

robust plants and, based on sample beds, shows how to 

arrange them optimally. This book shows the ‘jack of all trades’ 

plants: plants and beds that are suitable for any extreme weather. 

Then the garden will bring joy – even in times of climate change 

Desirable and Undesirable Garden Plants 

€ 16.99 / 978-3-440-15303-1 

Can It Still Be Saved? 

€ 16.99 / 978-3-440-15968-2 

Does This Grow by Itself? 

€ 16.99 / 978-3-440-16284-2 

4


Susanne Bruns 

Grandfather’s Gardening Knowledge 

A valuable wealth of experience for 

gardening practice 

€ 19.99 

208 pages, 100 b/w-illustrations 

hardcover, 14.8 x 21 cm 

978-3-440-16770-0 

3 Old gardening knowledge in a noble 

design 

What grandfather and grandmother knew is not available on 

YouTube, but you can find it in this nobly designed gardening handbook. 

From vegetable, herb, fruit or flower garden to fertilizer, 

raising seedlings, watering and plant protection, the book offers 

proven advice on tasks and problems that often arise during hobby 

gardening. Furthermore, gardening by using the grandparents’ 

knowledge conserves resources, saves cost and ensure ecologically 

valuable variety in the garden. A treasure trove of gardening 

knowledge – more contemporary than ever. 

Susanne Bruns is a landscape 

architect and author of successful 

KOSMOS books in which she 

passes on valuable gardening advice 

and old gardening knowledge. 

Gardening for Beginners 

€ 8.99 / 978-3-440-16887-4 

Propagating Plants 

€ 8.99 / 978-3-440-16554-6 

Designing Stone Gardens 

€ 8.99 / 978-3-440-165588-1 

Pruning Fruit Trees 

€ 8.99 / 978-3-440-16552-2 

5


Burkhard Bohne 

Herbs 

€ 30.– 




978-3-440-16629-1 

Burkhard Bohne heads the 

medicinal herb garden of Braunschweig 

Technical University, the 

re-constructed convent garden of 

Riddagshausen convent and an 

herbal school in Braunschweig 

(www.burkhard-bohne.de). 

3 The definitive book for every herb 

gardener 

3 500 species are presented 

Herbs are pure aroma and indulgence! If you are looking for herbs 

beyond rosemary and parsley which flourish in the garden, in the 

pot or under glass, you are holding a real gem in your hands with 

this book! Herbal expert Burkhard Bohne has had immeasurable 

experience as head of a medicinal herb garden; that experience 

shapes this practical hand book like no other; starting with the best 

design for your own herb garden, through planting, maintenance, 

harvesting and use of kitchen and medicinal herbs. 

Herbs from Pots and Buckets 

€ 14.99 / 978-3-440-15445-8 

Herbs – They Can Be So Easy! 

€ 14.99 / 978-3-440-16404-4 

6

3 Extra: Construction manual for 

nesting aids 

3 Tips for looking after foundlings 

3 With plant portraits 

3 Extra: Care-calendar for outdoor 

Bonsai 

A Garden for Birds 

€ 8.99 



softcover with flaps, 17 x 21.3 cm 

978-3-440-15895-1 

Bonsai 

€ 8.99 



978-3-440-16628-4 

A Garden for Animals 

€ 8.99 / 978-3-440-13456-6 

Wine From the Garden 

€ 8.99 / 978-3-440-16132-6 

Rockeries and Stone Walls 

€ 8.99 / 978-3-440-16057-2 

Roses 

€ 8.99 / 978-3-440-16399-3 

Raised Beds 

€ 8.99 / 978-3-440-16402-0 

Hedgehogs in the Garden 

€ 8.99 / 978-3-440-16131-9 

Exotic Fruit 

€ 8.99 / 978-3-440-15881-4 

Harvest on the Balcony 

€ 8.99 / 978-3-440-15896-8 

7

Our 

— Highlights 

Ottmar Diez 

Keep it Simple! 

€ 14.99 

978-3-440-15758-9 

Simone Kern 

The Natural Garden 

€ 19.99 

978-3-440-16218-7 

My Garden Hums 

€ 16.99 / 978-3-440-15270-6 

Vertical Gardening 

€ 12.99 / 978-3-440-15092-4 

It's All in the Mix 

€ 18.99 / 978-3-440-16547-8 

8

My Little Fruit Tree 

€ 14.99 / 978-3-440-16553-9 

Vertical Vegetables 

€ 12.99 / 978-3-440-15958-3 

Organic Fertilizer 

€ 14.99 / 978-3-440-15444-1 

Garden Your City 

€ 20.- / 978-3-440-14871-3 

Garden Flowers 

€ 16.99 / 978-3-440-16101-2 

Herbs from the Garden 

€ 14.99 / 978-3-440-15418-2 

Hydrangea Gardens 

€ 38.– / 978-3-440-15959-0 

Indoor Plants 

€ 12.99 / 978-3-440-16589-8 

Window Box Gardening 

€ 12.99 / 978-3-440-15077-1 

Upcycling Projects for the Garden 

€ 12.99 / 978-3-440-15191-4 

Raised Beds 

€ 14.99 / 978-3-440-15619-3 

Cultivating Mushrooms 

€ 16.99 / 978-3-440-15914-9 

9

Experience Nature 

in a new way 

REAL 

TREASURES 

of Nature 

Bees 

€ 20.– / 978-3-440-16042-8 

Trees 

€ 20.– / 978-3-440-15869-2 

Herbs 

€ 20.– / 978-3-440-16041-1 

Mushrooms 

€ 20.– / 978-3-440-16277-4 

Birds 

€ 20.– / 978-3-440-15870-8 

10

September 2019 

Adriane Lochner 

Forest 

What It Gives Us, How We Impact It 

€ 20.– 

208 pages, 1 b/w-photo, 30 colourand 


hardcover, 12.5 x 18.5 cm 

978-3-440-16491-4 

3 Nature Writing – Emotional and 

informative 

3 Reading pleasure in a noble design 

3 With illustrations by Paschalis Dougalis, 

one of the best nature artists 

in Europe 

Forest bathing and preschool in the woods, death of forests and clear cutting – 

hardly any natural environment moves people as intensely and emotionally as 

the forest. In this NatureTime volume, Adriane Lochner considers the forest as a 

place of yearning, both from a cultural-historical and a forestry perspective. She 

introduces us to the history of the forest, shows different ways of using the 

forest and explains cycles, ecosystems and threats. In easily readable, entertaining 

language, she recounts how we impact the forest and how it affects us. 

An informative field guide, fascinating reader and wonderful, valuable gift. 

Adriane Lochner has a doctorate 

in biology and has travelled the 

world as a freelance journalist since 

2013. On the road she writes about 

scientific and conservation topics, 

for National Geographic Online, 

among others. She blogs about her 

own travel experience and outdoor 

topics at www.globestories.com. 

11


Heinz Krimmer 

Aliens of the Oceans 

€ 25.– 


30 b/w-Photos, 15 colour illustrations 


978-3-440-16664-2 

Heinz Krimmer studied journalism 

and politics, among other subjects, 

and has worked as a freelance 

journalist, photographer and film 

maker since 1984. After initial 

success as an author, the seas and 

diving increasingly became the 

focus of his work. 

3 Octopuses – dazzling beings with mysterious 

intelligence 

3 Spectacular photos – exceptional design 

You don't have to look for aliens in space, they are already among 

us: they live their mysterious and by far not completely researched 

existence in the depths of the seas. Science journalist Heinz 

Krimmer introduces the world of Cephalopoda – those with 

tentacles attached to their heads – and takes us along to the habitat 

of these bizarre beings with their three hearts and nine brains. He 

describes behaviour and ecology in a fascinating and entertaining 

manner, and unveils astonishing facts, for example, why researchers 

into consciousness are interested in kraken. A wonderfully 

designed volume with spectacular photos – as fascinating as an 

encounter with a kraken. 

Coral Reef Network 

€ 19.99 / 

978-3-440-15447-2 

You Will Never Forget 

Your First Whale! 

€ 16.99 / 978-3-440-16338-2 

12


Hubert Handmann 

Dance of Death 

€ 16.99 



978-3-440-16225-5 

3 Our domestic insects in macro photos 

3 Information to amaze you: hunting strategies 

and incredible skills 

Our domestic insects hunt in such sophisticated ways that they can 

hardly be surpassed. The unparalleled photos in this volume offer 

never-before-seen insight into the elaborate techniques of these 

six-legged predators: how they lurk and rummage and ambush 

their prey while swimming, flying or gliding. Fascinating text 

explains behaviour and hunting strategies, and shows the world of 

insects in an entirely new light. 

Hubert Handmann's special concern 

is to inspire young people's 

interest in environmental topics. 

He is an active member of Naturschutzbund 

Germany (Nature and 

Biodiversity Conservation Union) 

and the Society of German Wildlife 

Photographers. 

Insects – Larger 

than Life-Size 

€ 9.99 / 978-3-440-15150-1 

Guide to Insects 

€ 12.99 / 

978-3-440-15180-3 

13


Véro Mischitz 

Birding for the Clueless 

€ 20.– 

128 pages, 150 colour illustrations 


softcover with flaps, 17 x 24 cm 

978-3-440-16264-4 

Veronika Mischitz is a graduate 

biologist, freelance illustrator and 

comics artist. 

She discovered her heart for birds 

already during her studies, when 

she spent much time with bird 

enthusiast friends and colleagues 

on a field station in Norway. 

3 Wonderful introduction to a fascinating 

hobby – with funny drawings 

3 Complete instructions for observing and 

identifying domestic birds 

Birding is highly fashionable. No wonder, because barely any other 

hobby offers such opportunities to intensively experience nature 

without much effort. To allow you to start easily and have fun right 

from the beginning, graduate biologist and illustrator Véro Mischitz 

tackled the topic rather unconventionally: with a relaxed drawing 

pencil, charm and wit. When and where can I observe birds and which 

equipment is best? Which bird is this, how does it live, and does it sing? 

How can I distinguish among groups of birds and identify them? These 

and many other questions are answered amusingly and with much 

knowledge in cool drawings. A tempting start into a fascinating hobby. 

How to Feed Birds Correctly! 

€ 7.99 / 978-3-440-15693-3 

The A Bit Different Guide to Birds 

€ 7.99 / 978-3-440-16405-1 

14


Henryk Okarma 

Sven Herzog 

Wolf Manual 

€ 45.– 





978-3-440-16433-4 

Spring 2020 

Theodor Mebs 

The Owls of Europe 

€ 88.– 

400 pages, 325 colourand 

6 b/w-photos 


978-3-440-15984-2 

3 How can wolf and human coexist? 

3 Scientifically sound, objective 

contribution to the current 

discussion 

The return of wolves to our latitudes moves people: 

reactions range from fear and rejection to enthusiasm 

and idealisation. For many years, Prof. Henryk Okarma 

and Prof. Sven Herzog have researched the behaviour 

of wolves that share their habitat with humans. 

Their in-depth and detailed account highlights the 

topic from the most varied points of view, describes 

problems and challenges, and develops possible 

solutions. An excellent basic book for anyone who 

wants to form an objective opinion on the topic wolf. 

3 The most current book about all 13 

European owl species 

3 The standard reference – now completely 

revised 

From the petite pygmy owl to the expressive eagle owl: 

The most extensive standard reference on all 13 

European owl species has already become the favorite 

book of many ornithologists and bird lovers. This 

comprehensive presentation of these birds and their 

behaviours informs about the current state of science. 

With more than 300 colour photos of all ages, including 

nestlings, distribution maps and current population 

figures. A 'must' for all owl lovers. 

They Are Back 

€ 29.99 / 978-3-440-14593-7 

Ape Meets Wolf 

€ 14.99 / 978-3-440-13206-7 

Birds of Prey 

€ 69.99 / 978-3-440-14470-1 

Birds of Prey and Owls of Europe 

€ 16.99 / 978-3-440-13949-3 

15

Spring 2020 

Wolfgang Engelhardt, 

Peter Martin, Klaus Rehfeld 

What Lives in Creek and Pond – 

Plants and Animals in Our Bodies 

of Water 

€ 34.– 

336 pages, 100 colour photos, 437 

colour illustrations, 90 b/w-illustrations, 

70 coloured plates 

softcover with flaps, 13,2 x 19,3 cm 

978-3-440-15900-2 


Hans E. Laux 

The Big Kosmos Guide to Mushrooms 

€ 22.– 


softcover with flaps, 10,7 x 18 cm 

978-3-440-16716-8 

3 The most popular guide to bodies of 

water – completely revised 

3 Overview of types, pollution and 

analysis of bodies of water 

The popular guide to bodies of water introduces 400 

plants and animals in portraits with detailed drawings 

and information about imported species. In addition, it 

offers an overview of types, pollution and analysis of 

bodies of water, as well as laws on conservation, and 

also discusses the effects of climate change. With its 

extensive, up-to-date information, this proven field 

guide is justifiably considered the definitive book for 

limnologists. 

3 The most comprehensive guide 

with more than 1,200 species 

3 Completely revised edition 

With more than 1,200 species and 1,200 photos, the Big 

Kosmos Guide to Mushrooms' is the most comprehensive 

mushroom identification book. Symbols, colour 

codes and an easy identification key confidently guide 

you through the abundance of species. Those interested 

in mushrooms will find not only edible mushrooms and 

their poisonous doubles here, but also strange and 

unusual types of mushrooms. 

Life in a Water Drop 

€ 39.90 / 978-3-440-15694-0 

Handbook for Mushroom Collectors 

€ 19.99 / 978-3-440-16216-3 

16


Ingrid und Peter Schönfelder 

The Kosmos Guide to Medicinal 

Plants 

€ 35.– 



978-3-440-16268-2 


Rupert Hochleitner 

The Kosmos Guide to Minerals 

€ 25.– 



978-3-440-16474-7 

3 The definitive book for advanced 

learners – now completely new 

3 Also ideal for training and studies 

3 Most comprehensive and up-to-date 

mineral guide on the market 

3 Special: with meteorites 

The definitive book for advanced learners describes 

more than 600 medicinal and poisonous plants that are 

local to and grown in Europe. The types used in 

homoeopathy are also taken into account here. In 

addition, it provides specialised information about 

botany, drugs, ingredients, effects, uses and ready-made 

preparations. The plants’ crucial characteristics are 

depicted in more than 700 colour photos. Another 150 

colour photos show the medicinal drugs in 2x magnification. 

More than 800 photos and 600 drawings show the 

minerals, gems and stones in their natural and finished 

form, including all important variations in color. The 

text provides information on all important mineralogical 

characteristics. The clear design, arrangement by 

streak color and the most up-to-date information about 

locality and classification guarantee ease of use and 

confident, exact identification. 

Which Medical Plant Is That? 

€ 12.99/ 978-3-440-15186-0 

Which Mineral Is That? 

€ 12.99 / 978-3-440-15185-3 

17

Juli 2019 

Ben Boden 

Fly Fishing Knots Step by Step 

€ 9.99 


softcover with flaps, 10.7 x 18 cm 

978-3-440-15987-3 

August 2019 

Markus Bötefür 

The Best Fishing Techniques 

€ 14.99 



978-3-440-16357-3 

3 The best knot instruction 

3 For quick reference on site 

Knots are an important topic for fly fishers, because you 

cannot buy them in the store. Fly fishers must know 

themselves which knot is the right one for which use 

and how it is tied. This compact handbook introduces 

all important fly-fishing knots and shows the situations 

in which they are used. The handy format fits into any 

fly-fishing backpack. This means the vivid step-by-step 

instructions are always close at hand near the water 

to allow you to quickly and correctly tie any knot. 

3 Fishing strategies with guarantee 

of success 

3 Ideal for beginners 

Where do carp and pike bite? Which bait should I use? 

What is important when fishing at night? This compact 

handbook quickly turns newcomers into experts. 

Depending on the body of water, it introduces the best 

tactics and techniques for the various target fish. Many 

photos with a short text each show the best approach at 

a glance. Proven strategies for the most common fishing 

situations – perfect for beginners and equally useful for 

experienced fly fishers 

Which Fish Is This? 

€ 9.99 / 978-3-440-15730-5 

Best Tips and Tricks for Anglers 

€ 9.99 / 978-3-440-15931-6 

18


Matze Koch 

Matze Koch’s Tips for Pike 

€ 14.99 


hardcover, 16 x 22 cm 

978-3-440-16351-1 


Matze Koch 

The Large Matze Koch Fishing Book 

€ 16.99 



978-3-440-15164-8 

3 Finally: Matze Koch’s ingenious 

tips for pike 

3 Complimentary add-on: the star fly 

fisher's films via QR codes 

Two stars in one book! Germany's most popular 

fly-fishing professional dedicates his new book to the 

most important predatory fish ever: the pike. Matze 

Koch explains in his inimitable way the special 

characteristics of fly fishing for pike and reveals his 

special tips and tricks. Whether equipment, location or 

tactics – with this book, fly fishing becomes great fun 

and anticipation grows with each chapter. 

3 Star fisher Matze Koch in a twin pack 

– at a lower price 

3 The comprehensive book for 

beginners 

Hardly anyone has the talent to convey the fascination 

of fishing as persuasively and lively as star fisher Matze 

Koch. His two successful books ‘Fishing’ and ‘Fishing 

Tips for Every Technique’ have now been published 

together in a comprehensive handbook for beginners. 

Matze Koch explains the basics of fishing step by step in 

the first part. The second part offers lots of tips and 

tricks for every fishing technique. The authoritative 

instructions guarantee a quick start and ensure success. 

Tips for Carp Fishing 

€ 14.99 / 978-3-440-15634-6 

Great Kosmos Book of Fishing 

€ 9.99 / 978-3-440-15621-6 

19


Christoph Tavernaro 

King of the Hunt 

– Successful During a Driven Hunt 

€ 25.– 

144 pages, 120 colour photos, 



978-3-440-16708-3 


Burkhard Winsmann-Steins 

My Life for Game and Hunt 

€ 40.– 


hardcover with flaps 

24.5 x 29 cm 

978-3-440-16705-2 

3 This is how a driven hunt becomes 

a success! 

3 Professional tips for participating 

shooters 

Finally, a technical guide that covers the topic 

driven and moving hunt from the view of the 

participating shooter. From preparation and behaviour 

on the stand to the correct equipment, 

driven hunt professional Christoph Tavernaro 

reveals the path to greater hunting success. 

3 The best-of coffee-table book by the 

famous pioneer in hunting and 

wild animal photography 

Burkhard Winsmann-Steins is among the hunting and 

wild animal photographers who have been there from 

the very beginning. For decades, he has set international 

standards in this genre. In this gorgeous coffee-table 

book, he presents the most beautiful work of his more 

than 40-year career as a photographer and describes 

fascinating experiences from his life for game and 

hunting. A book to be amazed and a wonderful gift for 

all lovers of wild animals 

Care, Protection and 

Hunting of Wild Boar 

€ 29.99 / 978-3-440-15411-3 

Hunting Practice Red and Roe Deer 

€ 24.99 / 978-3-440-15911-8 

Roe Bucks In Their Hunting 

Grounds 

€ 14.99 / 978-3-440-13198-5 

Wild Boar Hunting 

€ 39.90 / 978-3-440-15614-8 

20

January 2019 

Andreas David 

The Art of Tracking and Tracing 

€ 16.99 

160 pages, 1 30 colour photos 

20 colour and 30 b/w-illustrations 


978-3-440-16524-9 


Stefanie Blawe 

Claudia Fries 

The Path to a Successful Hunting Dog 

€ 32.– 





978-3-440-16454-9 

3 Recognizing the signs of game – 

hunting successfully 

3 Completely new layout 

Recognizing tracks, traces and other typical remnants 

left by game is part of a hunter's indispensable toolkit 

and shows him what is happening in the hunting 

grounds. This handbook clearly and compactly presents 

the basic knowledge for the hunter's art of tracking and 

tracing, and so turns the book into a proven companion 

for hunters and those aspiring to a hunting license. 

3 Modern hunting dog training step 

by step 

Successful hunting dog training based on the latest 

insights. The authors, themselves hunters and professional 

dog trainers with a rich trove of experience, also 

incorporate elements of service dog training, therapy 

with dogs and training of problematic dogs in their 

holistic approach. Their handbook is structured in a 

didactically exemplary manner – with curricula, 

guidelines and troubleshooting. Put in a nutshell, it 

allows any training step to be easily implemented. 

Hunting Weapons 

€ 39.99 / 978-3-440-15415-1 

Making Knives 

€ 19.99 / 978-3-440-14985-0 

Hunting Dog Puppies 

€ 24.99 / 978-3-440-14235-6 

From Puppy to Hunting Assistant 

€ 29.99 / 978-3-440-13945-5 

21


Udo Gansloßer 

Petra Krivy 

Behavioural Biology of the Dog 

€ 25.– 


32 coloured plates 


978-3-440-16289-7 


Udo Gansloßer 

Behavioural Biology for Dog Trainers 

€ 45.– 



978-3-440-16299-6 

3 How breed, sex, appearance and 

age affect behaviour 

A dog owner wants to explore the world with his 

puppy, but the little one refuses. Why? It’s not a 

lack of trust, but the effect of the tie to a location 

that occurs at that age. PD Dr. Udo Gansloßer and 

Petra Krivy analyse reactions such as these against 

their biological background: why does a dog behave 

in this way, what do biological controls cause, and 

where are the limits of what can be trained? Many 

case studies show how you can bridge critical periods 

and which training measures make sense. 

3 Optimize dog training by knowing 

behavioural biology 

Bond, dominance, imprinting, hierarchy – what do 

these terms really mean and on which behaviours are 

they based? Zoologist PD Dr. Udo Gansloßer offers 

insights into the fascinating world of behavioural 

research. In easily understood text he explains 

behavioural biology connections based on the latest 

research in monkeys, elephants or guinea pigs, and 

shows that much of this also applies to dogs. An 

indispensable manual for dog trainers and a reference 

book for dog owners. 

Research Meets Dog 

€ 34.– / 978-3-440-13006-3 

Current Dog Research 

€ 45.– / 978-3-440-15644-5 

The Humand-Dog Code 

€ 29.99 / 978-3-440-13410-8 

Break on Equal Footing 

€ 29.99 / 978-3-440-15195-2 

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Jeanette Przygoda 

Walking Together 

€ 12.99 



978-3-440-16295-8 


Anja Fiedler 

Hunting Behaviour 

€ 28.– 


22 illustrations 


978-3-440-14953-9 

3 Design varying dog walking trips 

for any dog type 

Hunting rabbits, molesting rivals or anxiously pulling 

the leash: what dogs do during walks often brings little 

joy to their humans. This book introduces a wealth of 

ideas for activities that turn dog and human into a great 

team during walks. A test for the dog type tells you 

which suggestions match your own quadruped. Now 

you can start: with exercises, games and strategies that 

are appropriate to the type while you are out and about. 

Any number of ideas suitable for daily use, ideal for 

first-time dog owners. 

3 Lead dogs motivated by hunting 

appropriate to their needs 

Every owner wants to allow his dog to run without a 

leash, but for dogs with a great passion for hunting the 

human quickly reaches his limits. This book provides 

dog owners with a training system they can use to 

successfully lead and control their dogs who love to 

hunt. The dog learns by itself to offer desired behaviour, 

confidently indicate game and let itself be guided by 

calling it back and by other signals. This allows for relaxed 

walks even in an environment that entices hunting. 

On a Loose Leash 

€ 9.99 / 978-3-440-15132-7 

Danger: Poisonous 

€ 12.99 / 978-3-440-15390-1 

Dogs' Hunting Behaviour 

€ 14.99 / 978-3-440-14389-6 

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Andrea Kutsch 

From the Point of View of the Horse 

€ 19.99 

208 pages, ca. 50 b/w-illustrations 


978-3-440-16766-3 

As the first instructor authorised 

by horse whisperer Monty Roberts, 

Andrea Kutsch left his methods 

behind. With EBEC, she developed 

a new exhaustive method. In 2006, 

she founded AKA (Andrea Kutsch 

Academy) for violence-free training 

of horses. The bestselling author 

lectures around the globe, and 

conducts seminars and courses. 

3 Successful author Andrea Kutsch now at 

KOSMOS! 

3 The practical book to go with the Spiegel 

bestseller “From the Bottom of My Heart” 

Andrea Kutsch turned the world of horses upside down with the 

EBEC method (Evidence Based Equine Communication) she 

developed. With EBEC, it is possible to take the view of the horse 

for the first time. In this book, Germany's best-known horse trainer 

explains what’s behind the science-based, horse-centric training. 

She describes the latest insights into horse behaviour and clarifies 

how her method is used in practice. A pioneering book for 

communicating with horses without fear or violence. 

The Way to Good Riding 

€ 32.- / 978-3-440-14880-8 

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completely 

new 


Marc Lubetzki 

In the Herd 

Learning from wild horses 

€ 30.– 

160 pages, approx. 200 colour photos 


978-3-440-16436-5 

3 Fascinating insights into the life of 

wild horses 

Since 2012, animal film maker Marc Lubetzki has observed 

and filmed only wild horses. During the film shooting, he 

himself becomes a part of the herd. He describes in this 

book how he wins the animals’ trust and which conclusions 

he draws from his unique observations. He manages to 

clear up misconceptions, such as the lead stallion lie, and 

thereby offer new suggestions for keeping and handling 

domestic horses. A volume full of fascinating photos and 

amazing insights. 

Marc Lubetzki is a trained saddler 

and has travelled around the 

world as animal film maker since 

2012, mainly in Germany, Great 

Britain an Portugal. He passes on 

his insights into the natural life of 

horses to horse people and runs 

the website expedition-pferd.de. 

Horse Breeds 

€ 10.- / 978-3-440-14602-6 

25


Ina Gösmeier 

The Five Types of Horses in 

Traditional Chinese Medicine 

€ 22.– 




978-3-440-15498-4 


Friedrich Hainbuch 

What the Coachman Knew Back Then 

€ 19.99 



978-3-440-16221-7 

3 Treat health and behavioural 

problems holistically 

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), with its holistic 

approach, offers excellent opportunities for stabilising 

the health of one's horse. Veterinarian and TCM expert 

Dr. Ina Gösmeier describes in this handbook the five 

types of horses and their individual treatment. She shows 

how you assign your horse to a type and can solve health 

and behavioural problems accordingly. With recipes for 

herbal feeding, acupressure grips and many use cases. 

3 Re-discover proven knowledge 

for today 

When horse and buggy were still the main modes of 

transport, many home remedies and useful tips and 

tricks, supplemented by one’s own experience, were 

passed on to the next generation. Passionate driver 

Friedrich Hainbuch has collected a wealth of this almost 

forgotten knowledge. Beginners, as well as experienced 

drivers, can now benefit from this trove of experience. 

Acupressure for Horses 

€ 26.99 / 978-3-440-14925-6 

Osteopathy for Horses 

€ 32.99 / 978-3-440-15595-0 

Herbal First-Aid Kit for Horses 

€ 16.95 / 978-3-440-11816-0 

Homeopathic First-Aid Kit for Horses 

€ 19.95 / 978-3-440-11360-8 

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Anne Krüger 

When Horses Give Compliments 

€ 32.– 



hardcover 19 x 25.3 cm 

978-3-440-16271-2 


Cornelia Wittek 

Medicinal Plants and Home Remedies 

for Horses 

€ 19.99 



978-3-440-15942-2 

3 HarmoniLogie®: communicating 

instead of conditioning 

A shepherdess who trains horses at the highest 

level and presents globally at shows in impressive 

panoramas with dogs, goats and ducks: Anne Krüger-Degener’s 

work is as unique as her method. She 

developed HarmoniLogie®, a concept in which very 

sensitive communication and trusting closeness 

between human and horse is created through clear 

body language and careful observation – entirely 

without aids, such as delicacies. Her motto: the 

trilogy of luck is called love, trust and respect. 

3 The practical reference book for 

the first-aid kit in the stable 

Algae, rampion, horsetail & Co. not only help people, 

they are also successfully used for horses. From A to Z, 

this book provides everything important to know about 

the effect and use of about 80 home and other remedies. 

With the best teas, healthy plant oils and fruit suitable 

for horses, horses pass through the year healthy and 

actively. 

Think Like A Horse 

€ 9.99 / 978-3-440-14385-8 

10 Ways to Connect with Your Horse 

€ 24.99 / 978-3-440-15491-5 

Homeopathy for Horses 

€ 9.99 / 978-3-440-12942-5 

Medicinal Herbs for Horses 

€ 9.99 / 978-3-440-13335-4 

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Christine Fuchs 

Caroline Maxdon 

Incense from Around the World 

€ 30.– 




978-3-440-15639-1 


Christine Fuchs 

Sam Hess 

Ritual Incense Burning of Living Areas 

€ 20.– 



978-3-485-02948-3 

3 Unique: the first big encyclopaedia 

of incense types 

3 More than 200 types of incense in 

portraits 

Burning incense is becoming ever more popular and 

many people want to try out new types of incense. For 

just these people, the authors now assembled the entire 

breadth of options in an exhaustive encyclopaedia. It 

offers authoritative knowledge about more than 200 types 

of incense from around the world. Each portrait includes 

extensive descriptions in text and images, as well as notes 

about quality, use and effect. Tips for recommended 

combinations help you to create your own mixtures. 

3 The first book for fumigating 

living areas and offices 

3 By the well-known experts Christine 

Fuchs and Sam Hess 

Bad sleep, disputes in the workplace, a burden on the 

house through tragic events – many people nowadays 

discover the traditional ritual of fumigating a house to 

clean the energy of their living and working environments. 

Based on many case studies, the authors show 

that ritual house fumigation works – and how to do it. 

They sharpen awareness for the quality of the room 

atmosphere, introduce suitable types of incense and 

explain their use. 

Burning Incense and Resins 

€ 18.– / 978-3-440-15897-5 

Burning Indigenous Plants 

€ 14.99 / 978-3-440-15006-1 

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Beate Blumrich 

Guided Self-Hypnosis for Children 

€ 22.– 

208 pages 


978-3-485-02955-1 


Ruediger Dahlke 

The First-Aid Kit for the Soul 

€ 16.– 




978-3-485-02995-7 

3 The first parent handbook on guided 

hypnosis for children 

3 Preface by Prof. Siegfried Mrochen, 

the “pope” of children’s hypnosis 

Cheerful and strong children are Beate Blumrich’s most 

important concern. With her new book, the experienced 

hypnotist wants to help prevent possible damage to 

the soul, e.g., by excessive demands, already during the 

childhood years. She provides parents with reputable 

instructions they can use to guide their own children 

into hypnosis. By accompanying them to an inner 

refuge or to inner helpers, they open for their child the 

way to good, natural handling of feelings. 

3 Quick aid for psychological stress 

and urgent problems 

3 By bestselling author Ruediger 

Dahlke 

Messages from the soul are a cry for help to change 

something in life. Well-known doctor and psychotherapist 

Ruediger Dahlke shows relaxation techniques, 

healing exercises and meditations that provide practical 

help for psychological complaints such as fear, burn-out 

or grief. Sensitive exercises in perception convey trust 

and zest for life, help you to learn new things about 

yourself and open steps in the direction of healing. This 

allows you to heal old injuries, let go of burdensome 

events, recognize your own life themes and become a 

free person. 

Guided Self-Hypnosis 

€ 22.– / 978-3-485-02868-4 

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Luisa Francia 

The Female Path to Wild Power 

€ 25.– 

160 pages, 80 colour illustrations 


978-3-485- 02961-2 

Juni 2019 

André Buchheim 

Quantum Awareness 

€ 18.– 

208 pages 


978-3-485-02992-6 

3 Luisa Francia is turning 70: the essence 

of her extraordinary life 

3 Keep your wild vitality – live well 

in a digitised world 

2019 is a year of anniversaries for Luisa Francia. In 

September she will celebrate her 70th birthday, for 

20 years she has written her Internet diary, and her 

goddess house in Portugal has existed for 10 years. In 

this book, Luisa Francia summarises the essence of 

her unique life experiences. She knows which powers 

we need to manage daily life well in the era of 

digitalised ways of life. Her instructions and exercises 

help you to remain healthy, lively and cheeky. 

3 The stirring biography of a charismatic 

spiritual teacher 

3 Leap into another kind of awareness 

‘Test all paths, and once you found me as the truth, 

follow me’. At the age of 15, André Buchheim had his 

first experience of God and received this order. The 

event catapulted him from a childhood marked by 

violence and coldness onto a life path of spirituality and 

humanity. In his autobiography, he lets readers 

participate in his development to spiritual teacher. 

Easily traceable doctrines and specific exercises open 

the way into a spiritual, non-denominational teaching 

system and into better awareness. 

Magic Everyday Life 

€ 25.– / 978-3-485-02996-4 

Stronger Than The Worst Grief 

€ 16.– / 978-3-485-02952-0 

30


Berndt Rieger 

The Healing Knowledge of Monks and 

Herb Witches 

€ 14.– 

256 pages 

130 b/w-Zeichnungen 


978-3-485-02997-1 


Dr. Ingo Rudolf 

Healing with the Power of the Mind 

€ 18.– 



978-3-485-02986-5 

3 Ancient knowledge for re-discovery 

– with many recipes 

3 More and more people are interested 

in naturopathy 

The long-established healing knowledge of monks and 

herb witches – the wise healing women – is a treasure 

that enriches modern medicine with the most valuable 

information. Holistic physician Dr. Berndt Rieger 

presents applications and recipes that work to soothe 

and heal many illnesses and complaints. These range 

from element teachings of monks, Hildegard medicine, 

special medications from the herb kitchen up to 

homoeopathy and the precursors to Schüßler-Salze. 

3 Become healthy through positive 

thinking and feeling 

3 Get rid of habits that make you sick 

– create a new life 

Many people wish for healing both on the body and 

soul levels. During his many years as a practising 

physician, Dr. Ingo Rudolf has developed a method 

that leads to deep healing. He shows the way to overcome 

the duality of feelings and judgements to achieve 

unity within yourself. Exercises and meditations help 

to reconcile shadow parts that make us sick, such 

as fear, stress or anger. Heart intelligence, fed by the 

ancient feeling of unconditional love, creates a positive 

vision of ourselves and leads to an entirely new life. 

In Tune with Plants 

€ 24.– / 978-3-485-02949-0 

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Christoph Pies 

Men’s Inspection 

The practical manual for men’s health 

€ 18.– 

208 pages, approx. 15 colour illustrations 


978-3-7766-2836-4 

Dr. Christoph Pies studied 

medicine and is a specialist 

doctor in urology. His attempt 

is to inform his readers in an 

entertaining way. 

3 The first health guidebook that ‘man’ 

really reads. 

3 Information appropriate for men and a 

good portion of entertainment 

When a man hears ‘car’, he is all man. This insight inspired 

Christoph Pies to write this health guide exclusively for men. From 

heart and kidneys to the urinary and genital system, the entire man 

is put on the test bench. The book is focused on typical problems 

that occur in men between the ages of 40 - 60 years. If you care for 

and maintain your body, and want to make small repairs yourself, 

you will find in-depth advice and instructions here. Using checklists, 

you can determine your own personal health status. Afterwards, 

you get the men’s vehicle inspection sticker. 

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Wolfgang Franz · Robert Franz 

Diagnosis Knee Arthrosis 

€ 14.– 

128 pages 



978-3-7766-2856-2 

19. September 2019 

Berndt Rieger 

Diagnosis Hashimoto’s 

€ 14.– 

128 pages 



978-3-7766-2857-9 

3 Strong topic in the new series 

Consultation Hours 

3 Patients ask – doctors answer: 

compact, in-depth, practical 

What really is arthrosis? Which therapies are there? 

What can I do myself for my complaints? This handbook 

is practical like no other, because it is based on the 77 

most frequent questions from patients. Knee specialist 

Dr Wolfgang Franz provides expert information, helps 

to conquer fear and shows ways in which your wellbeing 

is no longer impaired. His answers are complemented 

by background knowledge about topics such as 

diagnosis or natural healing processes. Case studies 

from patients embolden you to take arthrosis therapy 

into your own hands. 

3 Answers to specific patient questions: 

quick help for those affected 

3 Causes, therapies, diet 

What is Hashimoto’s? What specifically does the 

diagnosis mean? What can I do myself? The new series 

Consultation Hours is practical like no other, because it is 

based on the most frequent questions from patients. 

Thyroid expert Dr. Berndt Rieger extensively explains 

the various aspects and options for self-help in case of 

Hashimoto’s, Graves’ disease and other impairments of 

the hormone system. His answers are complemented by 

background knowledge about topics such as diagnosis or 

anti-stress techniques. Case studies from patients 

embolden you to help yourself and encourage you to 

take therapy into your own hands. 

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— Healing and 

Savouring 

3 Proven home remedies and current 

wellness trends 

3 Practical tips and applications 

3 In-demand and current topics 

Healthy with Honey 

€ 10.– (D) / 978-3-7766-2846-3 

Healthy with Ginger 

€ 10.– (D) / 978-3-7766-2845-6 

Healthy with Olives 

€ 10.– (D) / 978-3-7766-2817-3 

Healthy with Water and Salt 

€ 10.– (D) / 978-3-7766-2844-9 

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3 One of our oldest and most versatile 

medicinal plants 

3 With applications and many 

recipes with elderberry 


Ellen Heidböhmer 

Healthy with Elderberry 

Strengthen body and soul with the 

vitamin-rich jack of all trades 

€ 10.– 



978-3-7766-2862-3 

3 New studies show: medicinal 

mushrooms help against many 

complaints 

3 With the most important medicinal 

mushrooms, their use and 

delicious recipes 


Michaela Döll 

Healthy with Medicinal Mushrooms 

Strengthen the immune system and 

de-toxify the body 

€ 10.– 



978-3-7766-2833-3 

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herbig 


Thomas Rogall 

Hallux Valgus 

€ 12.00 



978-3-7766-2852-4 

19. September 2019 

Prof. Dr. Michaela Döll 

The Anti-Inflammation Book 

What protects us against silent 

inflammation and how we can fight it 

€ 18.00 

160 pages 

softcover with flaps 

13.5 x 21.5 cm 

978-3-7766-2855-5 

3 Both prevention and improvement 

are possible 

A hallux valgus, the deviation of the big toe from the 

second toe, can be corrected without painful surgery. 

The experienced physiotherapist has developed an 

extensive exercise programme that not only helps as a 

preventive measure, but also when the feet are already 

hurting. He succinctly describes the background to 

the development of a hallux valgus. Additionally, he 

also presents the taping method which corrects the 

position of the bone with the help of elastic tape. 

3 Hidden inflammation: the 

often-underestimated danger 

Hidden inflammation is poison for our body – and 

likely one of the main culprits in many illnesses. Prof. 

Michaela Döll explains these connections intelligable to 

everybody. She describes what triggers the inflammatory 

stress and how you can protect yourself against 

illnesses with correct nutrition and the correct lifestyle. 

With current research on epigenetics, as well as 

Alzheimer’s, Parkinson's and other illnesses that are 

fostered by inflammatory processes. 

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Leo Angart 

Healthy eyes despite the computer 

€ 12.– 

64 pages 

21 colour- and 9 b/w-illustrations 

with vision testing charts 


978-3-7766-2854-8 

3 How to prevent sight problems and train 

the eyes 

3 An exercise programme that just takes a 

few minutes 

3 With eyesight tests 

Tired eyes, blurred vision, headaches – people who work a lot in 

front of a screen know these symptoms. Leo Angart has compiled a 

form of vision training specifically for computer users that treats the 

typical problems and explains measures for relaxing the eyes and 

soothing discomfort. He goes into visual impairment such as 

astigmatism, short- and long-sightedness, and presbyopia as well as 

coordination problems that can intensify through working at the 

screen. He also offers eyesight tests and an effective training 

programme. You can improve your sight with simple exercises – for 

healthy, strong eyes. 

Leo Angart born in Denmark, 

works as a business consultant, 

writer, and trainer. He used to 

wear glasses for more than 25 

years until he managed to become 

independent from any kind of 

seeing aid 20 years ago. Since 

1996, he has been giving workshops 

on vision training and 

working at the computer. 

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Phone | +49 (0) 711 2191 - 255 

Fax | +49 (0) 711 2191 - 413 

e.kienzle@kosmos.de 

www.kosmos.de 

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