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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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Vendor:Alice Vincent
Why Women Grow : Stories of Soil, Sisterhood and Survival
LONGLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITINGSHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKSHOP.ORG INDIE CHAMPION AWARDSSHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKS ARE MY BAG READERS AWARD FOR NON-FICTIONTHE TIMES / WATERSTONES TOP 10 BESTSELLERA RHS TOP 10 GARDENING BOOK TO GIFT THIS CHRISTMASA GARDENS ILLUSTRATED BEST BOOK FOR...- £17.99 GBP
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Vendor:Nick Hayes
The Book of Trespass : Crossing the Lines that Divide Us
A Sunday Times bestseller and nominee for prestigious literary awards, 'The Book of Trespass' by Nick Hayes is a groundbreaking exploration of England's hidden landscapes. This captivating work, lauded by literary luminaries, challenges readers to reconsider their perception of the countryside. Hayes unveils a...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Derek Gow
Hunt for the Shadow Wolf : The lost history of wolves in Britain and the myths and stories that surround them
Shortlisted for the prestigious Wainwright Prize 2024, Derek Gow's 'Hunt for the Shadow Wolf' is a captivating exploration of Britain's lost lupine legacy. Hailed as a 'remarkable figure in British conservation' by The Observer, Gow embarks on an enthralling quest to unravel the enigma...- £20.00 GBP
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Vendor:Jan Morris
Venice
Widely regarded as a masterpiece of travel literature, 'Venice' defies conventional categorisation. Neither a guidebook nor a historical tome, it offers readers an exquisitely crafted immersion into the very essence of Venetian life and character, all set against the rich tapestry of the city's...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Jake Fiennes
Land Healer : How Farming Can Save Britain's Countryside
Jake Fiennes is spearheading a revolution in British farming, transforming the very essence of our countryside. As the Conservation Manager at Holkham, Norfolk's sprawling historic estate, Fiennes has orchestrated a remarkable revival of habitats across 25,000 acres. His innovative approach has not only bolstered...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:Sylvain Tesson
Consolations of the Forest : Alone in a Cabin in the Middle Taiga
In a daring quest for liberation, Sylvain Tesson embarked upon a journey reminiscent of the ascetic hermits of Russia's past. His audacious plan? To sequester himself for half a year in a solitary cabin nestled deep within the taiga, perched on the edge of...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Kat Hill
Bothy : In Search of Simple Shelter
SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE Venture into the heart of Britain's wild places with Kat Hill's 'Bothy: In Search of Simple Shelter'. These remote mountain huts, always unlocked and devoid of modern conveniences, beckon to those seeking solace in nature's embrace. With the keen...- £16.99 GBP
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Vendor:Esther Rutter
This Golden Fleece : A Journey Through Britain's Knitted History
Embark on an enthralling literary expedition across the British Isles with Esther Rutter as she unravels the intricate tapestry of wool's social history. Rutter, who honed her spinning, weaving, and knitting skills on a Suffolk sheep farm, delves into the rich narratives of communities...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Derek Jarman
Pharmacopoeia : A Dungeness Notebook
In 1986, Derek Jarman, the renowned artist and filmmaker, acquired Prospect Cottage, a Victorian fisherman's dwelling nestled on the stark shores of Dungeness. This humble abode would become Jarman's sanctuary following his HIV diagnosis, and the backdrop for his most enduring, albeit ephemeral, creation:...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:Robert Macfarlane
The Lost Spells : An enchanting, beautiful book for lovers of the natural world
Exquisite tomes make for indelible presents. This diminutive treasure is the ideal gift for enthusiasts of nature, language, and sumptuous artwork, appealing to both adults and children alike! Whilst sharing a kindred spirit with The Lost Words, The Lost Spells presents a fresh approach,...- £14.99 GBP
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Vendor:John Lewis-Stempel
Woodston : The Biography of An English Farm - The Sunday Times Bestseller
A Sunday Times bestseller, Woodston is John Lewis-Stempel's masterful ode to the quintessential English farm. With the keen eye of a naturalist and the deep knowledge of a historian, Lewis-Stempel weaves a rich tapestry of rural life that spans millennia. From primordial volcanoes to...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Alan Booth
The Roads to Sata : A 2000-mile walk through Japan
Embark on an extraordinary journey through the heart of rural Japan with Alan Booth's captivating travel memoir, "The Roads to Sata." This mesmerizing tale unfolds as Booth sets out on a daring 2000-mile walk from the northernmost reaches of Hokkaido to the southern tip...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Catherine Munro
Ponies At The Edge Of The World : On nature, belonging and finding home
In this captivating narrative, hailed as 'striking' by The Times and 'uplifting and moving' by BBC Radio 2, Catherine Munro invites readers on a transformative journey to the Shetland Islands. Described by Katherine May as 'a meditation on connection between humans and animals, and...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:John Lewis-Stempel
Nightwalking : Four Journeys into Britain After Dark
Hailed as 'Britain's finest living nature writer' by The Times, John Lewis-Stempel invites readers on a nocturnal adventure through the British countryside. With his trademark vivid prose, lauded by The Daily Mail and The Spectator, Lewis-Stempel unveils the hidden world that emerges after dusk....- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Madeleine Bunting
Love of Country : A Hebridean Journey
Nestled on the fringe of the British Isles, the Hebrides occupy a singular place in the collective consciousness of Scotland and England. These iconic islands, facing the vast Atlantic, form a natural boundary of Europe and have long been a crossroads of ancient maritime...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Thomas Williams
Lost Realms : Histories of Britain from the Romans to the Vikings
A captivating exploration of Britain's oft-overlooked past, 'Lost Realms' is a masterpiece that illuminates the so-called Dark Ages. As Rory Stewart aptly noted on The Rest is Politics, Williams' archaeological insights are 'just brilliant at bringing them to light'. From the pen of Viking...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Suzanne Simard
Finding the Mother Tree : Uncovering the Wisdom and Intelligence of the Forest
Embark on a captivating scientific odyssey with Suzanne Simard's international bestseller, hailed as 'a scientific memoir as gripping as any HBO drama series' by the Observer's Kate Kellaway. This groundbreaking work unveils the hidden language of trees, revolutionising our understanding of forest ecosystems. Simard,...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:Kassia St Clair
The Secret Lives of Colour
Embark on a captivating journey through the spectrum of human history with this Sunday Times bestseller. 'The Secret Lives of Colour' by Kassia St Clair unveils the intriguing tales behind 75 of the world's most compelling shades, dyes, and hues. From the blonde locks...- £14.99 GBP
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Vendor:John Lewis-Stempel
The Secret Life of the Owl : a beautifully illustrated and lyrical celebration of this mythical creature from bestselling and prize-winning author John Lewis-Stempel
The perfect gift for nature lovers - The Book of the Owl is a beautifully illustrated small format hardback exploring the legend and history of the owl. A true celebration of this magnificent creature - its natural powers and its mythical glory. Fans of...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:James Rebanks
The Place of Tides
In this captivating tale from the bestselling author of 'The Shepherd's Life', James Rebanks embarks on a transformative journey to a remote Norwegian island. Years after a chance encounter with a solitary woman tending to wild Eider ducks, Rebanks returns to witness her final...- £22.00 GBP
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Vendor:Oliver Darkshire
Once Upon a Tome : The misadventures of a rare bookseller
William Gibson hails it as 'peculiarly hilarious', whilst Lindsey Fitzharris declares 'every page is a pleasure'. This utterly charming, laugh-out-loud tale comes highly recommended by the likes of Tom Holland, Garth Nix, and Fergus Butler-Gallie. Caitlin Doughty praises its self-effacing charm, and even Neil...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Malcolm Gaskill
The Ruin of All Witches : Life and Death in the New World
Behold, a literary triumph that has captivated the nation and earned its place among the finest historical works of our time. This Sunday Times bestseller, shortlisted for the prestigious Wolfson History Prize, transports us to the frontier town of Springfield in 1651, where a...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Peter Wohlleben
The Hidden Life of Trees : What They Feel, How They Communicate
Sunday Times Bestseller `A paradigm-smashing chronicle of joyous entanglement' Charles Foster Waterstones Non-Fiction Book of the Month (September) Are trees social beings? How do trees live? Do they feel pain or have awareness of their surroundings? In The Hidden Life of Trees Peter Wohlleben...- £9.99 GBP
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Vendor:Tim Hannigan
The Granite Kingdom : A Cornish Journey
Embark on a captivating odyssey through Cornwall with Tim Hannigan's "The Granite Kingdom", shortlisted for the prestigious Edward Stanford Travel Book of the Year Award 2024. In this meticulously crafted narrative, Hannigan traverses his native land on foot, from the verdant Tamar Valley to...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Professor Peter Frankopan
The Earth Transformed : An Untold History
THE TIMES BEST HISTORY BOOK OF 2023A BOOK OF THE YEAR PICK FOR THE TIMES, SUNDAY TIMES, BBC HISTORY MAGAZINE, GUARDIAN, INDEPENDENT AND FINANCIAL TIMESA BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK | AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Humanity has transformed the Earth: Frankopan transforms...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:Frieda Hughes
George : A Magpie Memoir
A literary gem lauded as Oprah Magazine's Book of the Year 2023, this enchanting memoir has been hailed as 'the literary romance of the year' by Oprah herself. Pulsating with an untamed wonder for the natural world, this narrative is as wild and unpredictable...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Oliver Smith
On This Holy Island : A Modern Pilgrimage Across Britain -- A FINANCIAL TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR
In this captivating travelogue, lauded writer Oliver Smith embarks on a transformative odyssey across Britain's sacred landscapes, challenging our conventional understanding of pilgrimage. From the whispers of Ice Age ritual journeys to the contemporary spiritual quests of the 21st century, Smith weaves a tapestry...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Helen Moat
While the Earth Holds its Breath : Embracing the winter season
Witness the delicate silver threads of money spiders adorning an upland meadow, akin to a shimmering gossamer sea. Experience the virtuoso percussion of a woodpecker echoing through a damp winter forest. Observe the aerial acrobatics of keen-eyed buzzards. Feel the embrace of a diminutive...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:Tim Ecott
The Land of Maybe : A Faroe Islands Year
Paul Theroux lauds Tim Ecott's evocative prose in 'The Land of Maybe', declaring it an excellent work that ignites a desire to visit this peculiar and captivating locale. John Lewis-Stempel goes further, hailing it as a masterpiece that so vividly conjures the remote island...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Susan Smillie
The Half Bird
Embark on an extraordinary odyssey with Susan Smillie's 'The Half Bird', a captivating memoir that charts one woman's solo voyage from Land's End to the Grecian shores. This remarkable tale, lauded by the Financial Times and Good Housekeeping, unveils the unexpected treasures of solitude,...- £16.99 GBP
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Vendor:Barbara Tuchman
The Guns of August : The Classic Bestselling Account of the Outbreak of the First World War
In "The Guns of August", Barbara Tuchman masterfully unravels the gripping tale of Britain's entry into war and the tumultuous first month that followed. As conflict loomed on every horizon, nations found themselves suddenly thrust into a maelstrom, their frantic efforts to stave off...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:Frances Tophill
Rewild Your Garden : Create a Haven for Birds, Bees and Butterflies
Crowned a SUNDAY TIMES GARDENING BOOK OF THE YEAR 2020, this captivating tome is a must for any green-fingered enthusiast seeking to elevate their horticultural pursuits for the benefit of wildlife and the planet. Acclaimed by Isabella Tree and Alan Titchmarsh, it offers a...- £16.99 GBP
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Vendor:Tristan Gooley
How to Read a Tree : The Sunday Times Bestseller
THE LATEST GUIDE TO THE HIDDEN MEANING OF NATURE FROM THE NATURAL NAVIGATOR, TRISTAN GOOLEY Readers are LOVING How to Read a Tree:'I could write a book about this book. After the first five pages I knew my forest hiking was already permanently changed....- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Jared Farmer
Elderflora : A Modern History of Ancient Trees
Jared Farmer's 'Elderflora: A Modern History of Ancient Trees' has been honoured with the Jacques Barzun Prize in Cultural History. This captivating work seamlessly intertwines natural and human narratives, presenting ancient trees not merely as extraordinary organisms, but as silent witnesses to human triumphs,...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Alice Roberts
Crypt : Life, Death and Disease in the Middle Ages and Beyond
THE SUNDAY TIMES NO. 1 BESTSELLER 'Compulsive . . . A wonderful display of how modern archaeology can bring hidden histories to life' Daily�Telegraph� 'Gripping . . . I found it hard to put down' Evening�Standard `Gripping. Fascinating. While bodily remains tell excellent tales,...- £22.00 GBP
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Vendor:Hisham Matar
A Month in Siena
FROM THE PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING AND MAN BOOKER-SHORTLISTED AUTHOR'Sparkles with brilliant observations on art and architecture, friendship and loss' Guardian'Everybody should get to spend a month with Mr. Matar, looking at paintings' Zadie Smith, Wall Street Journal, Books of the Year_______________________________________________Matar was nineteen years old...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Rory Stewart
The Marches : Border walks with my father
THE NO. 1 BEST-SELLING AUTHOR OF POLITICS ON THE EDGERory Stewart explores his love for the UK in this account of history, memory and landscape as he traverses the the borderlands between England and Scotland. `This beautifully written book is a haunting reflection of...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Dan Jones
The Hollow Crown : The Wars of the Roses and the Rise of the Tudors
In the 15th century, Britain endured its most protracted and gory period of civil strife. The English throne changed hands five times amidst brutal conflict, as the nation's prominent families engaged in mortal combat for supremacy. This tumultuous era saw the convergence of some...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:Sarah Langford
Rooted : How regenerative farming can change the world
Shortlisted for the esteemed Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing, Sarah Langford's 'Rooted' offers a compelling exploration of modern farming. This barrister-turned-author's journey from city life to the agricultural world unveils a landscape vastly different from her grandfather's post-war heroics in feeding a nation. Langford's...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Matthew Rice
Rice's Language of Buildings
A new, larger format edition of Rice's Architectural Primer. This beautifully illustrated book covers the grammar and vocabulary of British buildings, explaining the evolution of styles from Norman castles to Norman Foster. Its aim is to enable the reader to recognise, understand and date...- £20.00 GBP
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Vendor:Jade Angeles Fitton
Hermit : A memoir of finding freedom in a wild place
Imagine being swept away by the wind to a place of unparalleled seclusion, where only your shadow keeps you company. This is precisely where Jade finds herself when her partner abruptly departs their newly-acquired barn, leaving behind a damaged wall and a shattered life....- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Robin Wall Kimmerer
Braiding Sweetgrass : Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants
In 'Braiding Sweetgrass', Robin Wall Kimmerer weaves a tapestry of scientific inquiry and indigenous wisdom, creating a profound ode to the natural world. With the precision of a botanist and the heart of a Citizen Potawatomi Nation member, Kimmerer invites readers on a journey...- £10.99 GBP
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Vendor:Vincent Van Gogh
The Letters of Vincent Van Gogh
Delve into the mind of Vincent Van Gogh, the post-impressionist master, through this captivating collection of his correspondence. This Penguin Classics edition, expertly curated by Ronald de Leeuw and translated by Arnold Pomerans, offers an intimate glimpse into the life and psyche of one...- £12.99 GBP
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Vendor:Roger Deakin
Wildwood : A Journey Through Trees
Wildwood, a cherished masterpiece of nature writing by Roger Deakin, the environmentalist behind Waterlog, delves into the intricate relationship between wood, nature, culture, and human existence. This captivating exploration has been hailed as 'breathtaking' and 'vividly written' by the Sunday Times, with one reader...- £10.99 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.