Rob Bowden is a development geographer who has taught International Environment and Development causes at the universities of Sussex and Brighton. As well as writing, he runs an educational resourcing and consultancy company. He is a keen photographer and some of his images are used in his books. In 1999 his book 'Journey Through Africa' was highly commended by the Geographical Association and he has also been commended for his great contribution to education. The consultant, Dr Peter Osborne, is a technical consultant specialising in renewable energy, waste and recycling. He has a PhD in organic micropollutants and a first-class masters/degree in Chemistry.