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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: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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Vendor:Richard Askwith
The Race Against Time : Adventures in Late-Life Running
Hailed as 'inspirational' by the Observer, this captivating exploration delves into the secrets of joyful, wholesome running that endures through the years, challenging our perceptions of ageing. The Race Against Time weaves together rigorous scientific research and heartening tales of resilience, featuring world-class athletes...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:Frederic Gros
A Philosophy of Walking
Embark on a journey through the art of bipedal locomotion with Frédéric Gros's captivating exploration, 'A Philosophy of Walking'. This bestselling French tome delves into the myriad ways we traverse from point to point, from pilgrimages to protest marches, revealing the profound insights each...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:John Lewis-Stempel
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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Vendor:Kapka Kassabova
Elixir : A Voyage into Alchemy
Nestled in the ancient Mesta valley, one of Europe's longest-inhabited river basins and a haven for wild plant foragers, Elixir offers a captivating journey into the profound bonds between humans, flora, and their environment. Kapka Kassabova, whose forthcoming work 'Anima: A Wild Pastoral' is...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Alistair Moffat
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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Vendor:Anna Keay
The Restless Republic : Britain without a Crown
THE SUNDAY TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022 WINNER OF THE POL ROGER DUFF COOPER PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION SHORTLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE Eleven years when Britain had no king. In 1649 Britain was engulfed by revolution. On a raw January afternoon,...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Sandra Lawrence
Kew - Witch's Garden : Plants in Folklore, Magic and Traditional Medicine
Delve into the enchanting world of botanical lore with "Kew - Witch's Garden". This captivating tome unveils the secrets of more than 50 of the globe's most potent, perilous, and fabled flora. From the ear-splitting mandrake to the soothing St John's Wort, discover plants...- £14.99 GBP
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Vendor:Diane Purkiss
English Food : A People's History
Embark on a sumptuous journey through Britain's culinary heritage with Diane Purkiss's 'English Food: A People's History'. This captivating tome, hailed as 'an absolute gem' by The Sunday Times and 'a mouthwatering history' by The Guardian, offers a unique perspective on the nation's gastronomic...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:Christopher Hadley
The Road : A Story of Romans and Ways to the Past
Hailed as a Times Book of the Year, this captivating work has been lauded as 'an absolute joy to read' by the Sunday Telegraph and praised for its breathtaking passages by The Times. Have you ever fancied hearing the ghostly echoes of Roman legions...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Matthew Champion
Medieval Graffiti : The Lost Voices of England's Churches
Embark on an enthralling journey through England's ecclesiastical history with archaeologist Matthew Champion's illuminating exploration of the hidden messages adorning church walls. This captivating guide deciphers the clandestine language of medieval carved markings and personal etchings, offering a rare glimpse into the daily lives...- £17.99 GBP
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Vendor:Dan Richards
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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Vendor:Thomas Williams
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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Vendor:Robert Macfarlane
The Wild Places
In this captivating exploration of Britain and Ireland's untamed landscapes, Robert Macfarlane embarks on a quest to uncover the last bastions of true wilderness. From dense forests to windswept moors, rugged mountains to salt-kissed marshes, the acclaimed author of 'Underland' and 'The Lost Words'...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Richard J. King
Sailing Alone : A History
**Shortlisted for the Maritime Foundation Award for Best Book 2024** Hailed as 'an exceptional book' and a 'true classic of the sea', 'Sailing Alone' plunges readers into the extraordinary world of solo seafaring. This 'colourful and inventive' tome explores the paradoxical nature of solitary...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:Raynor Winn
The Wild Silence : The Sunday Times Bestseller from the Million-Copy Bestselling Author of The Salt Path
From the author of the phenomenal 80-week Sunday Times bestseller 'The Salt Path' comes another extraordinary tale that has captivated readers and critics alike. Raynor Winn's 'The Wild Silence' has swiftly ascended to the pinnacle of the Sunday Times bestseller list, cementing her status...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Katherine May
Enchantment : Reawakening Wonder in an Exhausted Age
Discover the Sunday Times bestseller that Nigella Lawson declares "will do your soul good". From the internationally acclaimed author of Wintering comes a soothing balm for our troubled times. Katherine May, feeling drained and overwhelmed by the relentless news cycle and pandemic-era anxieties, embarks...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Simon Jenkins
England's Thousand Best Churches
In his quest to curate England's finest ecclesiastical treasures, Simon Jenkins embarked on an odyssey across the nation. The fruit of his labour? A meticulously crafted compendium of the thousand most remarkable churches in the land. With the precision of a detective and the...- £40.00 GBP
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Vendor:Ronald Blythe
Akenfield
Hailed as 'the finest portrait of rural England' by Roger Deakin and 'exquisite' by John Updike, Ronald Blythe's Akenfield is a masterful exploration of Suffolk's countryside. Published in 1969, this instant classic paints a vivid picture of village life through the authentic voices of...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Julia Boyd
A Village in the Third Reich : How Ordinary Lives Were Transformed By the Rise of Fascism
Nestled in the Bavarian mountains, the idyllic village of Oberstdorf becomes an unexpected microcosm of Nazi Germany in Julia Boyd's captivating chronicle, 'A Village in the Third Reich'. This Sunday Times bestselling author peels back the layers of history to reveal the intricate tapestry...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Polly Atkin
The Company of Owls
In the tranquil Cumbrian village of Grasmere, Polly Atkin's cottage nestles beneath a woodland home to her nocturnal neighbours: a family of tawny owls. As dusk descends, these magnificent creatures swoop down, their haunting calls piercing the twilight. Atkin, whose previous work 'Some of...- £16.99 GBP
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Vendor:Amy-Jane Beer
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...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Robert Macfarlane
Underland : A Deep Time Journey
Embark on an extraordinary subterranean odyssey with the internationally acclaimed nature writer Robert Macfarlane. 'Underland: A Deep Time Journey' is a spellbinding exploration of the hidden worlds beneath our feet, crafted by one of the most beloved voices in contemporary nature writing. This Sunday...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:Jon Gower
The Turning Tide : A Biography of the Irish Sea
An immersive history of a pivotal stretch of water `Fascinating, spellbinding, erudite and great fun.' Roddy Doyle `Remarkable. Lively . Gower writes beautifully [and] the book is profoundly popular.' Times Literary Supplement The Turning Tide is a hymn to a sea passage of world-historical...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Rosie Steer
Slow Seasons : A Creative Guide to Reconnecting with Nature the Celtic Way
Embrace the rhythms of nature and rediscover the beauty of life's slower seasons. In "Slow Seasons: A Creative Guide to Reconnecting with Nature the Celtic Way," Rosie Steer invites you to embark on a transformative journey through the ancient Celtic wheel of the year....- £16.99 GBP
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Vendor:Michael Stewart
Walking The Invisible
Embark on a captivating journey through the eyes of the Brontës, immersing yourself in their world as you tread the very paths that inspired their literary masterpieces. This 'imaginative and elegant trek through the landscape of the Brontës', as hailed by Grazia, offers a...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Timothy C. Winegard
The Horse : A Galloping History of Humanity
Embark on an exhilarating journey through time with Timothy C. Winegard's "The Horse: A Galloping History of Humanity". This New York Times bestselling author, renowned for "The Mosquito", now presents a captivating narrative that gallops across millennia, revealing the profound impact of the horse...- £14.99 GBP
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Vendor:Andrew Ziminski
Church Going : A Stonemason's Guide to the Churches of the British Isles
Embark on a delightful and enlightening journey through our magnificent legacy of ancient churches. An essential read for anyone who's ever gazed bewildered at an apse or a misericord - Sir Tony Robinson Andrew Ziminski's works are veritable goldmines of practical and scholarly wisdom....- £25.00 GBP
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Vendor:Nick Pierce
Woodland Wisdom : A Miscellany of Forest Facts, Fiction & Folklore
Delve into the enchanting world of woodlands with this captivating miscellany. Did you know that rowan wood was once carried as a pocket charm to ward off rheumatism? Or that ancient Greek mythology spoke of dryads, wood spirits in the form of young women?...- £14.99 GBP
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Vendor:Nick Mayhew-Smith
Britain's Pilgrim Places : The first complete guide to every spiritual treasure
Britain's Pilgrim Places captures the spirit of 2,000 years of history, heritage and wonder. It is the complete guide to every spiritual treasure, including 500 enchanting holy places throughout England, Wales and Scotland and covers all major pilgrimage routes. Produced in collaboration with The...- £19.99 GBP
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Vendor:Travis Elborough
Atlas of Forgotten Places : Journeys to Abandoned and Deserted Destinations Around the Globe
Embark on a captivating journey through the forgotten corners of our world. This extraordinary atlas unveils a collection of abandoned, enigmatic, and slumbering monuments that have slipped into the shadows of history. From ancient ruins and decaying castles to more contemporary relics—such as a...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Robin Wall Kimmerer
The Serviceberry : An Economy of Gifts and Abundance
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Braiding Sweetgrass, an inspiring vision of how to reorient our lives around gratitude, reciprocity and communityAs indigenous scientist and author of Braiding Sweetgrass Robin Wall Kimmerer harvests serviceberries alongside the birds, she considers the ethic...- £14.99 GBP
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Vendor:Annie Worsley
Windswept : Life, Nature and Deep Time in the Scottish Highlands
`Windswept is a wonderful work, prose painted in bold, bright strokes like a Scottish Colourist's canvas' ROBERT MACFARLANE `An instant classic of British nature-writing' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH A few years ago, Annie Worsley traded a busy life in academia to take on a small-holding or...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:James Fox
The World According to Colour : A Cultural History
Prepare for a captivating journey through the spectrum of human experience in this dazzling exploration of colour. James Fox's 'The World According to Colour: A Cultural History' offers readers a kaleidoscopic view of how hues have shaped our world and our understanding of it....- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:John Lewis-Stempel
The Running Hare : The Secret Life of Farmland
Hailed as 'Britain's finest living nature writer' by The Times, John Lewis-Stempel presents a Sunday Times bestseller and Wainwright Prize nominee. 'The Running Hare' unveils the hidden world beneath our ploughlands, from industrious microbes to soaring kestrels. With meticulous detail and lyrical prose, Lewis-Stempel...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Dee Brown
Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee : An Indian History of the American West
In the tumultuous period of 1860-1890, the American West witnessed a harrowing saga of shattered promises, disillusionment, and bloodshed. Dee Brown's gripping narrative, "Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee", chronicles the tragic plight of Native Americans as they faced the relentless tide of white...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Kassia St Clair
The Golden Thread : How Fabric Changed History
** FEATURED AS A RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK ** Hailed as 'captivating' by THE SPECTATOR and 'a subtly feminist narrative' by the SUNDAY TIMES, this book offers a unique perspective on world history through the lens of textiles. NATURE lauds it as...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:David Gange
The Frayed Atlantic Edge : A Historian's Journey from Shetland to the Channel
COLLECTIVE WINNER OF THE HIGHLAND BOOK PRIZE AND SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE `This is the book that has been wanting to be written for decades: the ragged fringe of Britain as a laboratory for the human spirit' Adam Nicolson Over the course of...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Ramona Jones
Escape Into Cottagecore : Embrace Cosy Countryside Comfort in Your Everyday
Discover serenity in nature's embrace, immerse yourself in the present moment, and liberate your spirit from societal pressures. Delve into the enchanting realm of cottagecore—a whimsical fusion of traditional cosiness and modern living that conjures a magical sanctuary. Whilst uprooting oneself to an off-grid...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Yoshifumi Miyazaki
Walking in the Woods : Go back to nature with the Japanese way of shinrin-yoku
Escape the stresses of modern life and reconnect with the tranquil embrace of nature through the ancient Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, or "forest bathing." In Walking in the Woods, author Yoshifumi Miyazaki invites you on a rejuvenating journey into the heart of the world's...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Matt Gaw
Under the Stars : A Journey Into Light
In this luminous exploration of nocturnal illumination, Matt Gaw embarks on a captivating journey through the darkness, unveiling the hidden wonders that emerge when artificial light fades away. From the ethereal glow of moonlit Suffolk to the celestial tapestry of Scottish skies, Gaw's prose...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Andrew Ziminski
The Stonemason : A History of Building Britain
Embark on a captivating journey through Britain's architectural history, as told by master stonemason Andrew Ziminski. With three decades of experience working on some of the nation's most iconic structures, Ziminski offers a unique perspective on the evolution of British building techniques. From ancient...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Guy Shrubsole
The Lost Rainforests of Britain
WINNER OF THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR CONSERVATION 2023 The Sunday Times Science Book of the Year As seen on Countryfile `If anyone was born to save Britain's rainforests, it was Guy Shrubsole' Sunday Times Shortlisted for the Richard Jefferies Society Literary Prize Temperate rainforest...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Neil Price
The Children of Ash and Elm : A History of the Vikings
Hailed as a TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR, this masterful chronicle of Viking history defies conventional timelines. While traditionally bookended by the Lindisfarne raid of 793 and King Harald Hardrada's fall at Stamford Bridge in 1066, Neil Price's groundbreaking work delves deeper, unearthing the...- £16.99 GBP
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Vendor:Tom Nancollas
Seashaken Houses : A Lighthouse History from Eddystone to Fastnet
A thrilling celebration of lighthouses' i newspaperAn enthralling history of Britain's rock lighthouses, and the people who built and inhabited themLighthouses are enduring monuments to our relationship with the sea. They encapsulate a romantic vision of solitary homes amongst the waves, but their original...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Ian Mortimer
Medieval Horizons : Why the Middle Ages Matter
This Christmas, delve into the true essence of the Middle Ages with Ian Mortimer's latest offering, Medieval Horizons - the ideal present for history enthusiasts. Penned by the bestselling author of The Time Traveller's Guide to Medieval England, this book serves as an indispensable...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Merlin Sheldrake
Entangled Life : How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds and Shape Our Futures
Prepare to have your perception of our world and existence utterly transformed by this Sunday Times bestseller. Merlin Sheldrake's 'Entangled Life' delves into the astonishing realm of fungi, revealing their pivotal role in nature's intricate tapestry. This Royal Society Book Prize and Wainwright Prize...- £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.
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