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  • The Flow : Rivers, Water and Wildness - WINNER OF THE 2023 WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITING-9781472977403

    The Flow : Rivers, Water and Wildness - WINNER OF THE 2023 WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITING

    Crowned with the 2023 James Cropper Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing, Amy-Jane Beer's 'The Flow' has been hailed as 'unparalleled' by the Wainwright Prize committee and a 'true masterpiece' by the Times Literary Supplement. This extraordinary work has garnered praise from literary luminaries and...
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  • Wounded Tigris : A River Journey through the Cradle of Civilisation by Leon McCarron 9781472156211

    Wounded Tigris : A River Journey through the Cradle of Civilisation

    Embark on a captivating odyssey along the fabled Tigris River, the cradle of ancient civilizations. In "Wounded Tigris," Leon McCarron takes you on an unforgettable journey, navigating the winding waters that once nurtured the dawn of human culture. Through vivid storytelling and meticulous research,...
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    £12.99 GBP
  • Mudlarking : Lost and Found on the River Thames by Lara Maiklem 9781408889237

    Mudlarking : Lost and Found on the River Thames

    Embark on a captivating journey along the River Thames with Lara Maiklem's award-winning bestseller, 'Mudlarking'. For over fifteen years, Maiklem has delved into the muddy banks of London's iconic waterway, unearthing a treasure trove of historical artefacts that span millennia. From ancient Neolithic flints...
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    £10.99 GBP
  • Mindfulness in Wild Swimming : Meditations on Nature & Flow by Tessa Wardley 9780711288195

    Mindfulness in Wild Swimming : Meditations on Nature & Flow

    In 'Mindfulness in Wild Swimming', Tessa Wardley, an environmental expert and seeker of zen, delves into the profound connection between conscious living and swimming in natural bodies of water. With the precision of Sherlock Holmes and the eloquence of a seasoned wordsmith, Wardley unravels...
    £12.99 GBP
    £12.99 GBP
  • Waterlog by Roger Deakin 9212934422826

    Waterlog

    Waterlog is a captivating celebration of Britain's wild aquatic landscapes and the enchantment of swimming. In 1996, Roger Deakin embarked on an extraordinary aquatic odyssey across the British Isles, immersing himself in a diverse array of water bodies—from seas and rivers to tarns, lochs,...
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  • Blue Mind : How Water Makes You Happier, More Connected and Better at What You Do by Wallace J. Nichols 9780349139579

    Blue Mind : How Water Makes You Happier, More Connected and Better at What You Do

    Ever pondered why we're inexorably drawn to the seaside each summer? Or why the mere presence of water seems to soothe our minds and bodies? In his groundbreaking work, 'Blue Mind', Wallace J. Nichols delves into these intriguing questions, unveiling astonishing truths about the...
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    £12.99 GBP
  • The Pull of the River : A Journey Into the Wild and Watery Heart of Britain by Matt Gaw 9781783964352

    The Pull of the River : A Journey Into the Wild and Watery Heart of Britain

    Embark on an aquatic odyssey through the veins of Britain's wild landscapes with "The Pull of the River." This lyrical travelogue by Matt Gaw follows two intrepid adventurers as they navigate handmade canoes along the nation's winding waterways, immersing themselves in the untamed beauty...
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    £9.99 GBP
  • By the River : Essays from the Water's Edge by Various Contributors 9781914198625

    By the River : Essays from the Water's Edge

    Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of rivers with "By the River: Essays from the Water's Edge." This captivating collection of essays delves into the profound influence that these life-giving waterways have on our cultures, societies, and psyches. From the gentle murmurs of a...
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    £9.99 GBP
  • Blood River : A Journey to Africa's Broken Heart (Vintage Voyages) by Tim Butcher 9781784875381

    Blood River : A Journey to Africa's Broken Heart (Vintage Voyages)

    Embark on a perilous yet captivating adventure through the heart of Africa in Tim Butcher's "Blood River: A Journey to Africa's Broken Heart." This gripping travel memoir recounts Butcher's audacious attempt to retrace the footsteps of the legendary 19th-century explorer H.M. Stanley, traversing the...
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  • The Amur River : Between Russia and China

    The Amur River : Between Russia and China

    In his eightieth year, Colin Thubron takes a dramatic and often treacherous journey from the Amur's secret source to its giant mouth, covering almost 3,000 miles. 'Thubron on top form. Richly detailed, immaculately written and full of insights and encounters that bring a complex...
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  • The Ancient Woods of Helford River by Oliver Rackham 9781908213686

    The Ancient Woods of Helford River

    Step into the enchanting realm of The Ancient Woods of Helford River, where ancient oak trees stand as silent sentinels, their gnarled branches reaching out to touch the salty caress of the Cornish sea. In this captivating book, renowned author Oliver Rackham takes you...
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    £15.00 GBP
  • Empires of the Indus : 10th Anniversary Edition by Alice Albinia 9780719560057

    Empires of the Indus : 10th Anniversary Edition

    Embark on an extraordinary voyage along the Indus River, a fabled watercourse that has shaped civilizations and witnessed the ebb and flow of empires for millennia. In "Empires of the Indus," Alice Albinia takes readers on a spellbinding journey, unraveling 2,000 miles of geography...
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    £12.99 GBP
  • Unruly Waters : How Mountain Rivers and Monsoons Have Shaped South Asia's History by Sunil Amrith 9780141982632

    Unruly Waters : How Mountain Rivers and Monsoons Have Shaped South Asia's History

    Unruly Waters takes you on a captivating journey through South Asia's history, unravelling the profound influence of its rivers, monsoons, and coastlines on the region's civilizations. With a fresh perspective, Sunil Amrith reimagines the narrative of Asia through the lens of its ever-changing waters....
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    £10.99 GBP
  • River of the Gods : Genius, Courage, and Betrayal in the Search for the Source of the Nile by Candice Millard 9781800752634

    River of the Gods : Genius, Courage, and Betrayal in the Search for the Source of the Nile

    In the 19th century, the search for the source of the mighty Nile River gripped the imagination of the Western world. "River of the Gods" by Candice Millard plunges you into this thrilling tale of exploration, brimming with genius, courage, and betrayal. Join intrepid...
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    £12.99 GBP
  • Wild Swimming : 400 Hidden Dips in the Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls of Britain-9780957157330

    Wild Swimming : 400 Hidden Dips in the Rivers, Lakes and Waterfalls of Britain

    The all-new bumper second edition of the best-selling Wild Swimming photo guide is now fully revised and expanded to include 200 amazing new wild swimming locations, brand new coverage in the South-East and the Midlands, new information for kids and families, new ideas for...
    £16.99 GBP
    £16.99 GBP
  • Walking the Wharfe : An ode to a Yorkshire river by Johno Ellison 9781804691106

    Walking the Wharfe : An ode to a Yorkshire river

    Johno Ellison, a seasoned globetrotter and record-breaker, embarks on a nostalgic journey along the River Wharfe, the Yorkshire waterway of his youth. In his latest Bradt offering, 'Walking the Wharfe', Ellison follows in the footsteps of Victorian scribe Edmund Bogg, scrutinising the evolution of...
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    £9.99 GBP
  • The Rhine : Following Europe's Greatest River from Amsterdam to the Alps by Ben Coates 9781473665095

    The Rhine : Following Europe's Greatest River from Amsterdam to the Alps

    Shortlisted for the prestigious Stanford Dolman Travel Book of the Year Award, 'The Rhine' invites readers on a captivating journey along one of Europe's most iconic waterways. This mighty river, once the frontier of the Roman Empire, meanders 800 miles through the heart of...
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    £10.99 GBP
  • Down the River by H.E. Bates 9781908213198

    Down the River

    Down the River by H.E. Bates is a mesmerizing portrait of rural England that transports you along the tranquil waters of the Ouse and Nene rivers. With his exquisite prose, Bates paints a vivid tapestry of the rivers' abundant wildlife, towering trees, vibrant wildflowers,...
    £14.00 GBP
    £14.00 GBP
  • To the River : A Journey Beneath the Surface by Olivia Laing 9781786891587

    To the River : A Journey Beneath the Surface

    To the River by Olivia Laing is a mesmerizing blend of nature writing and memoir that takes readers on a lyrical journey along the River Ouse in Sussex. Tracing the same path where Virginia Woolf tragically ended her life, Laing's narrative is a profound...
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    £10.99 GBP
  • Water Gypsies : A History of Life on Britain's Rivers and Canals by Julian Dutton 9780750995597

    Water Gypsies : A History of Life on Britain's Rivers and Canals

    Immerse yourself in the captivating history of a nomadic way of life that has endured for centuries. "Water Gypsies" by Julian Dutton takes you on a remarkable journey through time, unveiling the rich tapestry of boat-dwelling communities across Britain's rivers and canals. From ancient...
    £14.99 GBP
    £14.99 GBP
  • The Po : An Elegy for Italy's Longest River by Tobias Jones 9781786697400

    The Po : An Elegy for Italy's Longest River

    Embark on an immersive odyssey along the winding path of Italy's iconic River Po, where history, culture, and the essence of a nation converge. In "The Po: An Elegy for Italy's Longest River," acclaimed travel writer Tobias Jones takes you on a mesmerizing journey...
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    £12.99 GBP
  • Rivers of Power : How a Natural Force Raised Kingdoms, Destroyed Civilizations, and Shapes Our World by Laurence C. Smith 9780141987231

    Rivers of Power : How a Natural Force Raised Kingdoms, Destroyed Civilizations, and Shapes Our World

    Rivers have carved the landscapes we inhabit and channeled the course of human civilization. In "Rivers of Power," geographer Laurence C. Smith takes readers on an enthralling journey through history, exploring how these mighty arteries of the natural world have nurtured the rise of...
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    £12.99 GBP
  • Red Nile : The Biography of the World's Greatest River by Robert Twigger 9781780220932

    Red Nile : The Biography of the World's Greatest River

    Snaking through the heart of Africa, the mighty Nile has captured the dreams and ambitions of civilizations for millennia. In "Red Nile: A Biography of the World's Greatest River," Robert Twigger weaves a captivating tapestry that blends meticulous historical research with his own intimate...
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    £12.99 GBP
  • Elegy For a River : Whiskers, Claws and Conservation's Last, Wild Hope by Tom Moorhouse 9781529176728

    Elegy For a River : Whiskers, Claws and Conservation's Last, Wild Hope

    A DAILY MAIL BOOK OF THE WEEK: 'particularly enjoyable''Somehow laugh-out-loud funny - passionate, warm and full of fascinating insights into the eccentric world of the field naturalist.' - Isabella Tree, author of WildingWater voles are small, brownish, bewhiskered and charming. Made famous by 'Ratty'...
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    £9.99 GBP
  • Casting Shadows : Fish and Fishing in Britain by Tom Fort 9780008283483

    Casting Shadows : Fish and Fishing in Britain

    Casting Shadows takes readers on a captivating journey through Britain's rich angling heritage. Tom Fort weaves a tapestry of stories and personal experiences that celebrate the cultural significance of fish and fishing in the nation's history. From misty riverbanks to windswept shores, this enchanting...
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    £10.99 GBP
  • Wounded Tigris : A River Journey through the Cradle of Civilisation

    Wounded Tigris : A River Journey through the Cradle of Civilisation

    SHORTLISTED FOR THE EDWARD STANFORD TRAVEL WRITING AWARDS 2024'As epic as it is engaging' Tom Holland'Jaunty, highly informative and ultimately sobering' New York Review of Books'A fine book... Leon McCarron's tough journey paints a rich and enthralling portrait' Sir Michael PalinThe river Tigris is...
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    £20.00 GBP