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Vendor:Luke Sherlock
Forgotten Churches : Exploring England's Hidden Treasures
NOTE: Pre-orders for Luke's book will only be signed if the order is received before the end 25 February. Otherwise signed copies will be available in-store. Spending his weekends exploring historic churches across the idyllic English countryside – and sharing their beauty and unsung...- £15.99 GBP
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Vendor:Grainne Lyons
Wild Atlantic Women : Walking Ireland's West Coast
Embarking on a transformative journey, Gráinne Lyons decided to traverse Ireland's western shoreline on foot. Her mission was twofold: to tread the paths of eleven trailblazing Irish women intrinsically linked to this coastal terrain, delving into their lives and accomplishments, whilst simultaneously exploring her...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Katherine May
Wintering : The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times
Delve into Katherine May's 'Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times', a Sunday Times bestseller and BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week. This masterful exploration of life's fallow periods offers a profound insight into the art of self-care and rejuvenation...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:Robert Macfarlane
The Old Ways : A Journey on Foot
A Sunday Times bestseller and Samuel Johnson Prize nominee, 'The Old Ways: A Journey on Foot' is a masterful exploration of Britain's ancient pathways by the acclaimed author of 'Underland', 'Landmarks', and 'The Lost Words'. Robert Macfarlane, renowned for his eloquent observations of nature,...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:Peter Ross
Steeple Chasing : Around Britain by Church
The Sunday Times paperback bestseller and Waterstones Non-Fiction Book of the Month*Featuring a brand new chapter!*'Never have the joys of exploring the churches and cathedrals of this country been so vividly conveyed as they are in this engaging and elegiac book.' - New Statesman...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Amy Jeffs
Storyland: A New Mythology of Britain
Storyland, a captivating reimagining of British mythology by Amy Jeffs, has garnered widespread acclaim, earning its place on numerous bestseller lists and award shortlists. This enchanting tome weaves a tapestry of ancient tales, from the misty origins of creation to the Norman conquest, breathing...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:Eleanor Parker
Winters in the World : A Journey through the Anglo-Saxon Year
Embark on a captivating expedition through the Anglo-Saxon calendar with Eleanor Parker's "Winters in the World", now available in paperback. This meticulously researched tome unravels the intricate tapestry of festivals, customs, and traditions that punctuated the seasons in Anglo-Saxon England. Parker, with her keen...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Peter Ross
A Tomb With a View - The Stories & Glories of Graveyards : Scottish Non-fiction Book of the Year 2021
Crowned the Scottish Non-Fiction Book of the Year 2021 and lauded by the Financial Times, i paper, and Stylist, Peter Ross's 'A Tomb With a View' is a captivating exploration of the world's final resting places. From the sombre fields of Flanders to the...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Raynor Winn
The Salt Path
Discover the transformative power of nature in this captivating true story of resilience and renewal, hailed as one of the decade's most impactful reads. From the pen of million-copy bestselling author Raynor Winn comes a tale that has captured hearts and minds across the...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Kerri Andrews
Wanderers : A History of Women Walking
Delve into the captivating world of female wanderers in this newly released B-format paperback. Over the course of three centuries, ten remarkable women discovered that walking was not merely a pastime, but an essential aspect of their identity and literary prowess. From the audacious...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Wendell Berry
The Peace of Wild Things : And Other Poems
Immerse yourself in the tranquil realm of untamed nature, where creatures exist unburdened by the weight of future sorrows. Wendell Berry's poetic prowess invites readers to pause and contemplate, urging us to perceive the world anew and relish its inherent goodness. This collection of...- £8.99 GBP
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Vendor:Ryunosuke Koike
The Practice of Not Thinking : A Guide to Mindful Living
Discover the transformative power of mindfulness in this international bestseller. Ryunosuke Koike, a former monk, presents a revolutionary approach to reconnecting with our senses and living more fully in the present moment. Through simple Zen techniques, readers can learn to experience the world anew,...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Angus Hyland
The Book of the Raven : Corvids in Art and Legend
Corvids, those captivating avian creatures, loom large in our collective consciousness. From the ravens guarding the Tower of London to the rooks adorning heraldic banners, these birds have woven themselves into the fabric of human culture. We spy crows amongst the stars and doff...- £14.99 GBP
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Vendor:John Miller
Weird Woods : Tales from the Haunted Forests of Britain
Forests have long been a cornerstone of eerie tales, weaving their way through horror, fantasy, gothic, and weird fiction. These shadowy realms are ripe with mystery, where visibility is often obscured and the unexpected lurks at every turn. Amidst the dense foliage, otherworldly beings...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:John Wright
A Natural History of the Hedgerow : and ditches, dykes and dry stone walls
The British hedgerow stands as an iconic emblem of the countryside, teeming with blackberries, hazelnuts, and sloes, whilst providing sanctuary to oak, ash, field mice, and butterflies. Though many of us may fantasise about gathering wild mushrooms or harvesting nettles for a hearty soup,...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:Alistair Moffat
Scotland's Forgotten Past : A History of the Mislaid, Misplaced and Misunderstood
Embark on a captivating journey through Scotland's lesser-known historical tapestry with Alistair Moffat's "Scotland's Forgotten Past". This delightful and often humorous exploration uncovers 36 overlooked tales, characters, and locales that have slipped through the cracks of time. Whilst Scotland's annals are replete with illustrious...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Isabella Tree
Wilding : The Return of Nature to a British Farm
In 'Wilding', Isabella Tree unfolds the captivating tale of the Knepp experiment, a groundbreaking rewilding endeavour in West Sussex. With the precision of a detective and the passion of a naturalist, Tree chronicles how free-roaming grazing animals are crafting new wildlife habitats, breathing life...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Amy Jeffs
Wild : Tales from Early Medieval Britain
From the acclaimed author of Storyland comes a captivating journey through the untamed landscapes of early medieval Britain. Amy Jeffs' 'Wild' invites readers to traverse treacherous cliffs, stormy seas, and dense forests, immersing them in a world both alien and strangely familiar. Divided into...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:Charlotte Runcie
Salt On Your Tongue : Women and the Sea
Charlotte Runcie's 'Salt On Your Tongue' is a captivating exploration of the ocean's profound impact on humanity, with a particular focus on its relationship with women throughout history. This eloquent narrative delves into the sea's ability to inspire, captivate, and instil fear, whilst chronicling...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Nan Shepherd
The Living Mountain : A Celebration of the Cairngorm Mountains of Scotland
Hailed as the pinnacle of British nature writing, Nan Shepherd's 'The Living Mountain' is a captivating exploration of the Cairngorm mountains in Scotland. This masterpiece, featuring an introduction by Robert Macfarlane and an afterword by Jeanette Winterson, invites readers on an extraordinary journey through...- £14.99 GBP
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Vendor:Chris Gosden
The History of Magic : From Alchemy to Witchcraft, from the Ice Age to the Present
In this Telegraph Book of the Year, Professor Chris Gosden presents an extraordinary, unprecedented exploration of magic's role in human culture, from antiquity to the present day. This captivating journey spans from the earliest known horoscope to the mystical power of tattoos, offering a...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:Graeme Thomson
Under the Ivy : The Life and Music of Kate Bush
Embark on an enthralling journey through the life and artistry of Kate Bush with this meticulously revised and updated biography, now featuring a new foreword by Sinead Gleeson. From her formative years to her emergence as a prodigious talent, and her subsequent metamorphosis into...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:Janina Ramirez
Femina : A New History of the Middle Ages, Through the Women Written Out of It
Prepare to have your perception of the Middle Ages utterly transformed. 'Femina', the instant Sunday Times bestseller and Cundill History Prize longlisted sensation, peels back the layers of time to reveal the hidden influence of medieval women. Dr Janina Ramirez's groundbreaking work has set...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:Jane McMorland Hunter
Nature Writing for Every Day of the Year
Immerse yourself in a year-long journey through the finest nature writing, with a carefully curated passage to relish each day. This exquisitely illustrated daily anthology presents a treasure trove of prose from across the globe and throughout history, spanning from Pliny the Elder's Natural...- £20.00 GBP
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Vendor:Christopher Hadley
Hollow Places : An Unusual History of Land and Legend
Prepare to embark on a captivating odyssey through a millennium of English lore and history. Christopher Hadley's 'Hollow Places' defies easy categorisation, offering readers a delightfully immersive experience that the Sunday Times hails as 'comfortably the most unexpected history book of the year'. Picture,...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:Sally Coulthard
A Short History of the World According to Sheep
Prepare to be captivated by this woolly tale that rivals Harari's Sapiens in its ability to enthral. From the cradle of civilisation in ancient Mesopotamia to the sprawling sheep stations of modern Australia, these remarkable creatures have been woven into the very fabric of...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Anthony Seldon
The Path of Peace : Walking the Western Front Way
Embark on an extraordinary 35-day pilgrimage with Anthony Seldon, as he traverses 1,000 kilometres from the French-Swiss border to the English Channel. This remarkable journey, inspired by the forgotten vision of a young British soldier from the First World War, follows the historic Western...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Ken Smith
The Way of the Hermit : My 40 years in the Scottish Wilderness
Imagine living alone for four decades in the rugged Scottish Highlands, miles away from civilization. Ken Smith's incredible memoir, "The Way of the Hermit", takes you on an extraordinary journey into his life as a modern-day recluse. For over 40 years, Smith has called...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Adam Nicolson
Sea Room
Imagine being gifted your very own remote islands. For Adam Nicolson, this extraordinary scenario became reality three decades ago. At the tender age of 21, he found himself the custodian of the Shiants, a trio of secluded Hebridean isles nestled in treacherous waters off...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Cal Flyn
Islands of Abandonment : Life in the Post-Human Landscape
Behold, a literary triumph that has captured the imagination of readers and critics alike! This Sunday Times bestseller and Science and Environment Book of the Year has garnered numerous accolades, including the Sunday Times Young Writer of the Year Award. It has also been...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Chloe Dalton
Raising Hare : The heart-warming true story of an unlikely friendship
Chloe Dalton's 'Raising Hare' has taken the literary world by storm, swiftly becoming a Sunday Times bestseller and garnering accolades from the likes of Angelina Jolie, Matt Haig, and Tracy Chevalier. This captivating tale, shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year 2024, has been...- £18.99 GBP
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Vendor:Paul Lamb
Of Thorn & Briar : A Year with the West Country Hedgelayer
Paul Lamb is a master of the ancient craft of hedgelaying. From late summer until early spring, when birds begin nesting, he dedicates himself to the preservation and restoration of hedgerows, those iconic features of the British countryside. These age-old boundaries are more than...- £20.00 GBP
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Vendor:Helena Attlee
The Land Where Lemons Grow : The Story of Italy and its Citrus Fruit
Helena Attlee, a connoisseur of Italian culture, escorts readers on an olfactory odyssey through the nation's fragrant gardens. Her vivid prose, peppered with anecdotes, quotations, and tantalising recipes, transports one to the heart of Italy's citrus-scented landscapes. This captivating tome unravels Italy's unexpected history...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Sharon Blackie
Hagitude : Reimagining the Second Half of Life
Sharon Blackie's 'Hagitude' invites women to embrace the potent energy they embody in life's latter half. It's about revelling in one's authentic self and recognising the vital role we play in the ever-evolving tapestry of existence. Blackie posits that there's a certain rebellious joy,...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:John Lewis-Stempel
Meadowland : the private life of an English field
Hailed as 'Britain's finest living nature writer' by The Times, John Lewis-Stempel offers an unparalleled glimpse into the secret world of an English meadow in his award-winning masterpiece, 'Meadowland: The Private Life of an English Field'. With the keen eye of a detective and...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Mitchell Albala
The Landscape Painter's Workbook : Essential Studies in Shape, Composition, and Color Volume 6
Mitchell Albala's "The Landscape Painter's Workbook" serves as an indispensable, hands-on guide to mastering the essential techniques and elements of landscape painting. This comprehensive volume, penned by the renowned landscape artist, teacher, and author, offers a step-by-step journey through his approach to the genre....- £19.99 GBP
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Vendor:T.M. Devine
The Scottish Clearances : A History of the Dispossessed, 1600-1900
In this masterful work, T.M. Devine unravels the complex tapestry of 18th-century Scotland, revealing a nation caught between enlightenment and upheaval. Whilst celebrated for its intellectual contributions to the modern world, Scotland simultaneously grappled with a darker chapter in its history: the forcible transformation...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:Victoria Finlay
Fabric : The Hidden History of the Material World
Subtle, compendious and rich' - James McConnachie, The Sunday Times'Dazzling ... Finlay's adventures, vividly recounted, make enthralling reading ... This book is equally an inspiration and an education' - Bel Mooney, Daily Mail'A gorgeous adventure through the history of cloth' - StylistThe Sunday Times...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:Eamon Duffy
The Stripping of the Altars : Traditional Religion in England, 1400-1580
Eamon Duffy's award-winning tome offers a fresh perspective on the pre-Reformation Church, challenging long-held notions of a decadent and declining late-medieval Catholicism. Instead, Duffy paints a vivid picture of a robust and thriving religious tradition, as experienced by the laity. This latest edition features...- £16.99 GBP
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Vendor:Raynor Winn
Landlines : The No 1 Sunday Times bestseller about a thousand-mile journey across Britain from the author of The Salt Path
Embark on an extraordinary odyssey with Raynor and Moth as they traverse a staggering 1000 miles from Scotland to the South West Coast Path. This captivating narrative, penned by the acclaimed author of The Salt Path and The Wild Silence, offers a poignant exploration...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Jonathan Keates
La Serenissima : The Story of Venice
Venice, as Lord Byron aptly noted, has long been a city of extraordinary qualities, its visage akin to a dream and its past resembling a romantic tale. Yet, beneath this veneer of fantasy lies a formidable reality: an autonomous state forged through conquest, commerce,...- £14.99 GBP
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Vendor:Francis Pryor
The Fens : Discovering England's Ancient Depths
Delve into the enchanting world of the Fens with Francis Pryor's captivating exploration, as featured on BBC Radio 4's Book of the Week. This extraordinary narrative brings to life the mysterious, low-lying marshlands of Lincolnshire and Cambridgeshire, where soaring church spires punctuate the landscape...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Tiffany Francis-Baker
The Bridleway : How Horses Shaped the British Landscape - WINNER OF THE ELWYN HARTLEY-EDWARDS AWARD
Honoured with the prestigious Elwyn Hartley-Edwards Award for Equine Writing in 2023, Tiffany Francis-Baker's 'The Bridleway' delves into the profound impact horses have had on shaping Britain's landscape and national ecosystems. With the keen eye of a detective, Francis-Baker unravels the mystery behind the...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Ronald Hutton
Pagan Britain
Delve into the enigmatic world of Britain's pagan heritage, where ancient monuments, atmospheric sites, and cryptic artefacts weave a tapestry of intrigue and mystery. Ronald Hutton's comprehensive tome, 'Pagan Britain', offers a captivating journey through the annals of pre-Christian belief, from its Palaeolithic origins...- £14.99 GBP
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Vendor:Christian Lewis
Finding Hildasay : How one man walked the UK's coastline and found hope and happiness
Embark on an extraordinary journey with Christian Lewis, as chronicled in his Sunday Times Bestseller and featured on Ben Fogle's New Lives in the Wild. This gripping tale follows Christian and his faithful companion, Jet, as they traverse the entire UK coastline, piecing together...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Tom Bullough
Sarn Helen : A Journey Through Wales, Past, Present and Future
WALES BOOK OF THE YEAR 2024WATERSTONES WELSH BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023LONGLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE 2023From the author of Addlands, and featuring illustrations by Jackie Morris, an immersive and evocative non-fictional journey through Wales and a revelatory meditation on the nation's past, present...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Mary Oliver
A Thousand Mornings
In the early hours, as I amble towards the coastline, I observe the ebb and flow of the tides. Overcome with melancholy, I ponder my next move, only to be gently rebuked by the sea's melodious whisper: "Do pardon me, I've tasks to attend...- £10.99 GBP
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The Best Non-Fiction Books for Every Reader
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