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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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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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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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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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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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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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Where the Seals Sing
The British Isles are home to nearly half of the world's grey seal population, outnumbering even endangered African elephants. These captivating creatures, with their soulful eyes and whiskers more sensitive than human fingertips, return to our shores annually to breed and nurture their young....- £10.99 GBP
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A Sting in the Tale : My Adventures with Bumblebees
Embark on an enthralling journey with Dave Goulson, a wildlife enthusiast turned bumblebee champion, in this Sunday Times bestseller. From his boyhood fascination with exotic pets and amateur taxidermy to his groundbreaking research, Goulson's lifelong obsession with nature takes centre stage. At the heart...- £10.99 GBP
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Bringing Back the Beaver : The Story of One Man's Quest to Rewild Britain's Waterways
Derek Gow, a farmer-turned-ecologist, presents a captivating and often uproarious first-hand account of the movement to reintroduce beavers to British waterways in 'Bringing Back the Beaver'. This book, hailed as a 'manifesto-cum-memoir' by The Spectator, chronicles Gow's relentless efforts since the early 1990s to...- £10.99 GBP
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A (Very) Short History of Life On Earth : 4.6 Billion Years in 12 Chapters
Crowned with the Royal Society Science Book award, this captivating journey through aeons of Earth's history has been hailed by The Times as an "exhilarating" odyssey, praising Dr Henry Gee's "marvellously engaging" prose. From a primordial world of roiling seas and volatile atmospheres to...- £10.99 GBP
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Collared : How We Made the Modern Dog
Hailed as 'essential reading' by John Bradshaw, author of In Defence of Dogs, this captivating tome delves into the intricate tapestry of canine history. Pearson's witty and passionate exploration of all things dog-related has garnered praise from The Times for its irreverence and enthusiasm,...- £18.99 GBP
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The Underworld : Journeys to the Depths of the Ocean
Dive into the enigmatic realm beneath the waves with this instant New York Times bestseller. Susan Casey's "The Underworld: Journeys to the Depths of the Ocean" unveils the awe-inspiring mysteries of the deep sea and the intrepid individuals dedicated to unravelling its secrets. Hailed...- £10.99 GBP
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Ten Birds That Changed the World
Throughout the annals of human existence, our lives have been inextricably intertwined with those of our feathered companions. We've pursued and tamed them for sustenance, revered them in our lore and spiritual practices, harnessed their natural bounty, and drawn boundless inspiration from their presence...- £10.99 GBP
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The Hedgehog Handbook
Delve into the captivating world of one of Britain's most beloved creatures with 'The Hedgehog Handbook'. Sally Coulthard's enchanting exploration of these prickly charmers has been hailed as 'wonderful' by the Yorkshire Times and praised by The Lady as 'not just a celebration of...- £9.99 GBP
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Wolfish : The stories we tell about fear, ferocity and freedom
Wolfish: The stories we tell about fear, ferocity and freedom is a captivating blend of memoir, science, and cultural criticism that delves into our complex relationship with wolves. Through lyrical and unflinching prose, Erica Berry examines the depictions of these majestic creatures alongside her...- £10.99 GBP
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The Seabird's Cry : The Lives and Loves of Puffins, Gannets and Other Ocean Voyagers
Acclaimed nature writer Adam Nicolson presents a captivating exploration of seabirds in this award-winning masterpiece. 'The Seabird's Cry' delves into the fascinating lives of these remarkable creatures, from puffins to gannets, who effortlessly navigate the harshest environments on Earth. Nicolson's meticulous research takes readers...- £10.99 GBP
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The Peregrine: 50th Anniversary Edition : Afterword by Robert Macfarlane
Embark on a journey through the captivating world of British nature writing with this reissue of J. A. Baker's masterpiece. First published in 1967, 'The Peregrine' swiftly garnered critical acclaim, clinching the prestigious Duff Cooper Prize. Luminaries of the literary world, including Ted Hughes,...- £14.99 GBP
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Black Ops and Beaver Bombing : Adventures with Britain's Wild Mammals
Embark on an extraordinary wildlife expedition across Britain with a dynamic duo of nature enthusiasts. From the bustling heart of Glasgow to the tranquil countryside of Wiltshire, this husband-and-wife team sets out to uncover the nation's most elusive and captivating creatures. Britain's diverse landscapes...- £10.99 GBP
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How to Speak Whale : A Voyage into the Future of Animal Communication
Tom Mustill, a wildlife filmmaker with a fondness for whales, found his life irrevocably altered when a colossal cetacean nearly ended it by breaching onto his kayak. This brush with mortality sparked an obsession that led to an extraordinary voyage of discovery. In this...- £10.99 GBP
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Beastly : The Epic 40,000-Year History of Animals and Us
Shortlisted for the esteemed Wainwright Prize for Conservation and lauded as a Book of the Year by the Financial Times, Waterstones, and BBC History Magazine, 'Beastly' is a riveting exploration of humanity's intricate relationship with the animal kingdom. This Next Big Idea Club must-read...- £10.99 GBP
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Life in the Wild : Observing the Mysterious Lives of 10 Real Animals
Embark on an extraordinary journey through the animal kingdom with this captivating wildlife book for young readers. Delve into the hidden world of ten remarkable creatures and uncover their astonishing adventures across the globe. What can these ten awe-inspiring animal tales reveal about our...- £14.99 GBP
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The Wild Bee Handbook : The Amazing Lives of Our Wild Species and How to Help Them Thrive
Penned by the acclaimed author of Planting for Honeybees, The Wild Bee Handbook offers a captivating exploration of wild bees, those indispensable pollinators and unheralded champions of our food supply. This exquisitely illustrated tome serves as both a tribute to and a practical guide...- £17.99 GBP
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Forget Me Not : Finding the forgotten species of climate-change Britain - WINNER OF THE PEOPLE'S BOOK PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION
WINNER OF THE PEOPLE'S BOOK PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION AND LONGLISTED FOR THE JAMES CROPPER WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR WRITING ON CONSERVATION. 'Enchanting. a joy to read.' JOANNA LUMLEY'Vibrant and vital.' CHRIS PACKHAM'Forget Me Not is a tonic.' TIMES LITERARY SUPPLEMENT'Remarkable.' NELL FRIZZELL'A fierce, passionate stand...- £10.99 GBP
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The Nightingale : `The nature book of the year'
Sam Lee's 'The Nightingale' is a captivating exploration of one of nature's most enchanting songbirds. This masterful work, hailed as 'the nature book of the year' by John Lewis-Stempel, offers a soothing balm for troubled souls and a glimpse into paradise, as noted by...- £10.99 GBP
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Extraordinary Insects : Weird. Wonderful. Indispensable. the Ones Who Run Our World.
*A Sunday Times Bestseller* 'A delightful exploration' - The Times Selected as a Sunday Times Nature Book of the Year 2019 Embark on a captivating expedition into the remarkable and essential world of our minuscule yet mighty cohabitants: insects. These tiny beings have an...- £10.99 GBP
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The Bathysphere Book : Effects of the Luminous Ocean Depths
'Hypnotic... raises questions of exploration and wonder, of nature and humanity' New York Times Book Review'Exquisite and shocking... just as any exploration of the deep should be' Helen Scales, author of The Brilliant Abyss'[A] rich, strange book' China Mi�ville, author of The City &...- £12.99 GBP
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The Good Bee : A Celebration of Bees - And How to Save Them
Bees, those captivating and enigmatic creatures, have long held our fascination. Yet their importance extends far beyond our admiration; they are, in fact, crucial to the very fabric of our natural world. It's not just the honey-makers that deserve our attention, mind you. With...- £8.99 GBP
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Meetings with Moths : Discovering Their Mystery and Extraordinary Lives
Embark on a captivating journey into the secret realm of moths, where the mysteries of nature unfold with breathtaking beauty. "Meetings with Moths" by Katty Baird is a spellbinding exploration of these extraordinary creatures, inviting you to discover their intricate lives and the wonders...- £10.99 GBP
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The Golden Mole : and Other Vanishing Treasure
The world is more astonishing, more miraculous and more wonderful than our wildest imaginings. 'Rare and magical book.' Bill Bryson'A witty, intoxicating paean to Earth's most wondrous creatures.' Observer'Exquisite and timely.' Maggie O'Farrell** Shortlisted for the Waterstones and Foyles Book of the Year ****...- £10.99 GBP
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Tamed : Ten Species that Changed our World
Venture into the captivating world of domestication with Alice Roberts' "Tamed: Ten Species that Changed our World." This groundbreaking book delves into the profound relationship between humans and the species that have shaped our very existence. From the loyal companionship of dogs to the...- £10.99 GBP
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The Rise and Reign of the Mammals : A New History, from the Shadow of the Dinosaurs to Us
Steve Brusatte, the author of The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs, brings mammals out from the shadow of their more showy predecessors . . . In this beautifully written . . . terrific book, he tells the extraordinary story of how mammals came...- £10.99 GBP
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Beastly : A New History of Animals and Us
SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR CONSERVATIONA BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR THE FINANCIAL TIMES, WATERSTONES AND BBC HISTORY MAGAZINE A NEX BIG IDEA CLUB MUST READIn a Polish forest a young woman befriends a boar. An Englishman sets up home with two beavers...- £20.00 GBP
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Silent Earth : THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Read this book, then look and wonder' Sunday Times *A TLS Book of the Year*We have to learn to live as part of nature, not apart from it. And the first step is to start looking after the insects, the little...- £10.99 GBP
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Move Like Water : A Story of the Sea and Its Creatures
Spanning over two-thirds of our planet, the oceans remain a realm of mystery and awe for most land-dwellers, captivating us with their beauty whilst instilling a sense of trepidation. Yet, there are those intrepid souls who venture forth, immersing themselves in the myriad moods...- £10.99 GBP
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If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal : What Animal Intelligence Reveals About Human Stupidity
Lauded by Waterstones and The Times as a top pick of the year, this tome has garnered praise from literary circles. The Wall Street Journal deems it 'nothing short of brilliant', whilst the Guardian hails it as 'entertaining and original'. Both the Observer and...- £10.99 GBP
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Bitch : What does it mean to be female?
Prepare to have your preconceptions about female behaviour in the animal kingdom utterly shattered. Lucy Cooke's 'Bitch' is a brilliant, witty, and unapologetically fierce dismantling of scientific sexism. This enlightening tome will leave you slack-jawed, eagerly jotting down fascinating titbits to share with friends...- £10.99 GBP
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Birds, Beasts and Bedlam : Turning My Farm into an Ark for Lost Species
Derek Gow, hailed as Britain's most vibrant rewilder, is a man of action rather than mere contemplation. His autobiography, 'Birds, Beasts and Bedlam', is a delightful romp through an extraordinary life, brimming with humour and poignancy. Gow's tale redefines the role of a countryside...- £12.99 GBP
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