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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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A Treasury of British Folklore : Maypoles, Mandrakes and Mistletoe
Delve into a captivating compendium of British folklore, superstitions, and legends from yesteryear and today. Did you know that in Cumbria, it was once believed that one couldn't die whilst resting on a pillow stuffed with pigeon feathers? Or that emerald hues were considered...- £12.99 GBP
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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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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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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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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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Going to Church in Medieval England
An engaging, richly illustrated account of parish churches and churchgoers in England, from the Anglo-Saxons to the mid-sixteenth century Parish churches were at the heart of English religious and social life in the Middle Ages and the sixteenth century. In this comprehensive study, Nicholas...- £12.99 GBP
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A Home for All Seasons
In this captivating ode to hearth, heritage, and the natural world, Gavin Plumley takes us on a journey of discovery that begins with an unexpected love affair. Once a dedicated urbanite, Plumley's life takes a dramatic turn when he and his husband, Alastair, fall...- £10.99 GBP
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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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On This Holy Island : A Modern Pilgrimage Across Britain -- A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST SUMMER TRAVEL BOOK OF 2024
Oliver Smith, the esteemed travel writer, embarks on a captivating journey to redefine the concept of pilgrimage in Britain. In this masterful exploration, Smith traverses sacred landscapes, delving into ritualistic travels from the Ice Age to contemporary spiritual quests. With a keen eye for...- £20.00 GBP
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Stargazing : Memoirs of a Young Lighthouse Keeper
When Peter Hill, a student at Dundee College of Art, answered an advert in The Scotsman seeking lighthouse keepers, little did he imagine that within a month he would be living with three men he didn't know in a lighthouse on Pladda, a small...- £10.99 GBP
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Wise Women : Myths and stories for midlife and beyond - 'Extra-ordinary ... beautifully and vividly retold stories' TLS
An unforgettable collection of retold myths and folk tales celebrating the wisdom and power of women in midlife and beyond, from the award-winning author of Hagitude'An extra-ordinary selection of stories ... beautifully and vividly retold' TLS'Features an exuberant cast ... The collection is precious...- £20.00 GBP
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The Hidden Ways : Scotland's Forgotten Roads
In 'The Hidden Ways', Alistair Moffat embarks on a captivating journey along Scotland's forgotten pathways. With the keen eye of a detective and the passion of a storyteller, Moffat unravels the mysteries of ancient Roman roads, pilgrim routes, and long-abandoned byways that have shaped...- £10.99 GBP
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How To Read A Church
[a] gem of a book' SpectatorChurches and cathedrals were originally built to be read. They are alive with images and symbols. But today few people, including regular visitors, truly understand the wealth of meaning in what they find there. How to Read a Church...- £10.99 GBP
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Weird Walk : Wanderings and Wonderings through the British Ritual Year
Embark on an extraordinary journey through Britain's mystical landscapes and ancient traditions with this unconventional guide. 'Weird Walk' proposes a revolutionary concept: by traversing the British countryside and embracing the cyclical nature of the year, we can rediscover our collective folklore and forge a...- £19.99 GBP
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England : A Natural History
John Lewis-Stempel's magnum opus, 'England: A Natural History', presents a captivating exploration of the nation's iconic landscape. This masterful work delves into twelve distinct habitats, from estuaries to parks, chalk downlands to woodlands, painting a vivid portrait of England's rich and diverse natural tapestry....- £25.00 GBP
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The Dead of Winter : The Demons, Witches and Ghosts of Christmas
As the days grow shorter and darkness envelops the world, we instinctively seek comfort in warmth, hearty meals, and companionship. Yet, beneath the merriment and enchanting allure of the holiday season, a more sombre mood persists—one that has manifested itself through the ages in...- £14.99 GBP
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Viking Britain : A History
Embark on a captivating journey through Viking Age Britain with this groundbreaking narrative history. Thomas Williams, drawing from his expertise as curator of the British Museum's Vikings exhibition, weaves together historical accounts and archaeological evidence to paint a vivid picture of the Scandinavian impact...- £9.99 GBP
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Holloway
Venture into the depths of Holloway, a sunken path worn deep into the bedrock by centuries of travellers, both human and animal. In 2005, Robert Macfarlane and the late Roger Deakin, author of Wildwood, embarked on an expedition to uncover the mysterious holloways of...- £10.99 GBP
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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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The Anthology of Scottish Folk Tales
Embark on a captivating journey through Scotland's rich tapestry of folklore with this exquisite compilation of tales. Culled from The History Press' esteemed Folk Tales series, this volume presents a veritable treasure chest of narratives from a cadre of gifted raconteurs. Within these pages,...- £12.99 GBP
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The Anglo-Saxons : A History of the Beginnings of England
Embark on a riveting journey through time with Marc Morris's Sunday Times bestseller, hailed as a "clever, lively ... splendid new book" by Dan Jones. This masterful work delves into the tumultuous period following Britain's departure from the Roman Empire, when the island plunged...- £12.99 GBP
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The Best Non-Fiction Books for Every Reader
Non-fiction books open doors to new worlds of knowledge and understanding. At Sherlock and Pages, we've meticulously curated a collection of the most riveting non-fiction books designed to delight every bibliophile. From in-depth biographies of famous figures to comprehensive explorations of historical events, our non-fiction selection truly has something for everyone.
Do you prefer getting lost in the lives of inspirational people? Our biographies cover a wide range of individuals, including politicians, scientists, artists, and adventurers, offering insights into their remarkable journeys. Want to better understand our complex world? Our history and science titles break down intricate topics in engaging and accessible ways. Or are you seeking personal growth and development? Dive into our self-help and psychology bestsellers, crafted to inspire and motivate.
Whatever non-fiction genre piques your interest, you'll find page-turning titles that both educate and entertain. Expand your horizons and discover your next favorite book in our hand-picked collection of non-fiction reads. Knowledge is power, so empower yourself today with an engrossing non-fiction book from Sherlock and Pages. Let us guide you to new insights and perspectives with our expertly selected titles.