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Random House USA Inc Its a Cats WorldYou Just Live in It Everything
Book SynopsisFinally, the truth about cats is out of the bag!If cat lovers are from Venus, then cats hail from another planet altogether. Mischievous and aloof one moment, affectionate the next, the cat is a confounding creature right down to its question mark of a tail. What cat owner hasn’t wondered what goes on inside that mysterious kitty brain? In this companion to It’s a Dog’s Life . . . but It’s Your Carpet, veterinary specialist Dr. Justine A. Lee answers your questions about all things feline in this entertaining and enlightening guide. An animal lover with two cats of her own, Dr. Lee combines scientific research with irreverent humor to address questions ranging from the common to the offbeat, including:• Do cats always land on their feet?• Can I train my cat to use the toilet?• Do cats have belly buttons? • How do I stop my cat from begging for food at 5:45 a.m.?• Can cats really predict
£11.39
Random House USA Inc On Thin Ice
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£16.11
Random House USA Inc Puppyhood Deck
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£12.74
Random House USA Inc Pets Who Want to Kill Themselves
Book SynopsisPEOPLE LOVE THEIR PETS. SOME PEOPLE LOVE THEIR PETS A LITTLE TOO MUCH.Who could blame Mr. Whiskers for trying to high-dive from a penthouse window or Fluffy for crawling into a washing machine? After being dressed up for Halloween, married off in elaborate weddings, toted everywhere in baby backpacks, or just plain coddled within an inch of their sanity by obsessively doting owners, these pets are on the verge of a nervous breakdown. Or worse. They’d call the suicide hotline-but they don’t have fingers.
£9.50
Random House USA Inc Cesars Rules
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£14.45
Random House USA Inc Awkward Family Pet Photos
Book SynopsisThe authors of the New York Times bestseller Awkward Family Photos are back with a hilarious tribute to the unbreakable and sometimes uncomfortable bond between people and their pets.There are few things more rewarding than having a pet. They love us unconditionally, shower us with attention, and because of them, we actually live longer. So, what can possibly be awkward about our animal BFFs? Well . . . nothing. In fact, we’re the awkward ones. We adore our pets, but let’s face it—sometimes L-O-V-E makes us go a little overboard. Like giving them middle names, throwing them elaborate birthday parties, and making them a Christmas sweater to match with the rest of the family. Truth is, what they cherish most is our companionship. And maybe that’s the reason we care about them so much—because for such simple pleasures, they allow us to be as awkward as we want.
£14.40
Random House USA Inc Oaxaca Journal
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£13.60
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group March Was Made of Yarn
Book SynopsisIn time for the one year anniversary of the 2011 earthquake in Japan, a collection of essays and stories by Japanese writers on the devastating disaster, its aftermath, and the resolve of a people to rebuild.On March 11, 2011, a massive earthquake occurred off the northeastern coast of Japan, triggering a 50-foot tsunami that crushed everything in its path—highways, airports, villages, trains, and buses—leaving death and destruction behind, and causing a major radiation leak from five nuclear plants. Here eighteen writers give us their trenchant observations and emotional responses to such a tragedy, in what is a fascinating, enigmatic and poignant collection.
£14.53
Alfred A. Knopf What Its Like to be a Bird
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£27.00
Alfred A. Knopf The Sibley Guide to Birds Second Edition
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£34.20
St. Martin's Publishing Group Last Man On The Moon Astronaut Eugene Cernan and
Book SynopsisEugene Cernan is a unique American who came of age as an astronaut during the most exciting and dangerous decade of spaceflight. His career spanned the entire Gemini and Apollo programs, from being the first person to spacewalk all the way around our world to commanding Apollo XVII, man's last mission to the moon. This book tells his story.Trade ReviewThis is an exciting, insider's take on what it was like to become one of the first humans in space. Publishers Weekly Eugene Cernan offers unique insight...[he's] experienced it all African Sun Times A fascinating book...Cernan pulls few punches. Charlotte Observer Refreshingly told...written as though it's been days since he went to space, not decades. St. Petersburg Times [with] thrilling highlights, this is a book not just about space flight but also about the often brutal competition that went on between the US and the Soviet Union. Washington Times With the feel of a story recalled among friends, this is an appealingly down to earth account from the last man to walk on the moon. No advanced physics, no scientific mumbo-jumbo. Just a thoroughly engrossing recollection of Cernan's crucial role in the conquest of space. I loved the book. Ron Howard, Director, Apollo 13 I know the American people will learn a great deal from this book. I hope they learn a lot more about astronaut Gene Cernan, my friend, a man of courage and dedication. President George Bush "
£15.68
St Martin's Press Dog Massage A WhiskersToTail Guide to Your Dogs
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£10.49
St Martin's Press Sharks
Book SynopsisAt last, a fantastically illustrated new addition to the classic nature guide series.A Golden Guide to Sharks, like all the books in the series, presents a general overview of its subject in accessible prose, illuminated by detailed illustrations of the species discussed. It''s directness enables it to be appreciated by young and mature audiences alike.
£7.99
St Martin's Press Snakes
Book SynopsisSnakes, the best-known members of the reptile family, are some of the most popular animals in the world today. With over 120 species in the United States alone (including 17 poisonous varieties), snakes thrive in every region of the country. From the Rainbow snakes to the Western shovelnose snake to the Sharptail snake, dozens of species are shown in beautifully draw detail. Anatomy, behavior, reproduction, and geographic distribution are included in the engaging text. Despite their reputation, this book explains how Snakes are an essential component of the web of life.
£7.99
St. Martin's Publishing Group Your Cat
£19.70
Picador USA Indian Creek Chronicles A Winter Alone in the
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£15.20
Griffin Publishing All My Patients Have Tales Favorite Stories from a Vets Practice
Book SynopsisA collection of stories by a veterinarian, featuring wild horses, porcupine-quill-covered dogs, male cats in labour, an extremely ornery pygmy donkey, and many other domestic, exotic, and farm animals.
£11.43
St. Martin's Publishing Group Before the Big Bang
Book SynopsisExplores the history of the Big Bang concept. From the earliest creation myths, through Hershel's realization that the Milky Way was one of many galaxies, to the debates about Black Holes, this title looks at the origins of the universe and the many theories that led to the acceptance of the Big Bang.
£19.70
Little, Brown & Company The Stokes Field Guide to the Birds of North
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£18.99
Little, Brown & Company The Stokes Essential Pocket Guide to the Birds of
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£12.34
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Dewey the Library Cat A True Story
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£8.98
Little, Brown & Company The New Stokes Field Guide to Birds Western
Book Synopsis The culmination of many years of research, observation, and study, the The New Stokes Field Guide to Birds: Western Region is factually, visually, and organizationally superior to any other photographic field guide available. This easy-to-use guide features 636 North American bird species and more than 2,000 stunning color photographs. And yet it''s portable enough to fit in your pocket! The guide includes: The newest scientific and common names and phylogenetic order special help for identifying birds in flight through important clues of behavior, plumage, and shape detailed descriptions of songs and calls important behavioral information and key habitat preferences The newest range maps, detailing species'' winter, summer, year-round ranges, and migration routes. Whether you are a novice or experienced birder, this new Stokes guide will take your birding to the next level.Trade ReviewPraise for The Stokes Field Guide to the Birds of North America:"This is unequivocally the most spectacular compendium of North American bird identification photographs ever assembled between two covers. ...this monumental volume offers birders the most up-to-date information on field identification of North American birds currently available. ...[it] significantly resets the bar for North America field guides." - Massachusetts Audubon SocietyThis is by far the most comprehensive North American field guide I have in my possession. There are so many nice modern features that make this field guide extremely useful and user-friendly. I could go on and on. - Idaho Birding Blog[I]f one is going to own a photographic field guide for the birds of North America, the Stokes now have the most complete book on the market...you can't go wrong with this guide. - 10,000 Birds BlogThis is a glorious book put together with loving attention to detail...a superb, good-value field guide. - BBC WildlifeThe Stokes Field Guide to the Birds of North America is an easy-to-use, superbly designed field guide that is detailed enough to be useful for birders of all experience levels. Highly recommended. - About.com Birding Guide
£15.29
Little, Brown & Company The New Stokes Field Guide to Birds Eastern
Book Synopsis The culmination of many years of research, observation, and study, the The New Strokes Field Guide to Birds: Eastern Region is factually, visually, and organizationally superior to any other photographic field guide available. This easy-to-use guide features 545 North American bird species and more than 2,000 stunning color photographs. And yet it''s portable enough to fit in your pocket! The photographs cover all significant plumages, including male, female, summer, winter, immature, morphs, important subspecies, and birds in flight. The guide includes: The newest scientific and common names and phylogenetic order Special help for identifying birds in flight through important clues of behavior, plumage, and shape Detailed descriptions of songs and calls important behavioral information and key habitat preferences. The newest range maps, detailing species'' winter, summer, year-round ranges, and migration routes . Whether you are a novice or experienced birder, this new Stokes guide will take your birding to the next level.Trade ReviewPraise for The Stokes Field Guide to the Birds of North America:"This is unequivocally the most spectacular compendium of North American bird identification photographs ever assembled between two covers. ...this monumental volume offers birders the most up-to-date information on field identification of North American birds currently available. ...[it] significantly resets the bar for North America field guides." - Massachusetts Audubon SocietyThis is by far the most comprehensive North American field guide I have in my possession. There are so many nice modern features that make this field guide extremely useful and user-friendly. I could go on and on. - Idaho Birding Blog[I]f one is going to own a photographic field guide for the birds of North America, the Stokes now have the most complete book on the market...you can't go wrong with this guide. - 10,000 Birds BlogThis is a glorious book put together with loving attention to detail...a superb, good-value field guide. - BBC WildlifeThe Stokes Field Guide to the Birds of North America is an easy-to-use, superbly designed field guide that is detailed enough to be useful for birders of all experience levels. Highly recommended. - About.com Birding Guide
£17.09
Little, Brown & Company The Water Will Come
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£15.38
Little, Brown & Company The Inner Life of Cats
Book SynopsisOur feline companions are much-loved but often mysterious. In The Inner Life of Cats, Thomas McNamee blends scientific reportage with engaging, illustrative anecdotes about his own beloved cat, Augusta, to explore and illuminate the secrets and enigmas of her kind. As it begins, The Inner Life of Cats follows the development of the young Augusta while simultaneously explaining the basics of a kitten''s physiological and psychological development. As the narrative progresses, McNamee also charts cats'' evolution, explores a feral cat colony in Rome, tells the story of Augusta''s life and adventures, and consults with behavioral experts, animal activists, and researchers, who will help readers more fully understand cats. McNamee shows that with deeper knowledge of cats'' developmental phases and individual idiosyncrasies, we can do a better job of guiding cats'' maturation and improving the quality of their lives. Readers'' relationships with their f
£12.34
Back Bay Books No Better Friend
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£16.14
Little, Brown Spark Mozarts Starling
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£16.14
Little, Brown & Company Let Dogs Be Dogs
Book SynopsisThe best way to truly make your dog your best friend.
£26.60
Back Bay Books If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal
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£15.99
Little, Brown & Company The Sun Is a Compass
Book SynopsisDuring graduate school, as she conducted experiments on the peculiarly misshapen beaks of chickadees, ornithologist Caroline Van Hemert began to feel stifled in the isolated, sterile environment of the lab. Worried that she was losing her passion for the scientific research she once loved, she was compelled to experience wildness again, to be guided by the sounds of birds and to follow the trails of animals.In March of 2012 she and her husband set off on a 4,000-mile wilderness journey from the Pacific rainforest to the Alaskan Arctic. Travelling by rowboat, ski, foot, raft and canoe, they explored northern landscapes so remote there were no maps or guidebooks to mark them. Together, they survived harrowing dangers while also experiencing incredible moments of joy and grace - migrating birds silhouetted against the moon, the steamy breath of caribou and the bond that comes from sharing such experiences. A unique blend of science, adventure and personal narrative, the book explores the bounds of the physical body and the tenuousness of life in the company of creatures whose daily survival is nothing short of miraculous. It is a journey through the heart, the mind and some of the wildest places left in North America.In the end, The Sun Is a Compass is a love letter to nature, an inspiring story of endurance and a beautifully written testament to the resilience of the human spirit.
£15.29
Little Brown and Company The Last Ride of the Pony Express
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£22.50
Little, Brown & Company Superpower Dogs Henry
Book SynopsisIn Whistler, British Columbia, dogs can be found riding chairlifts, perched on skiers'' shoulders, and even descending from helicopters--all in the race to the scene of an avalanche and the race against time to save people who were caught in the path of destruction.Meet Henry, a lovable border collie who is slight but strong, and the team of dogs and human partners he works with in the beautiful and sometimes dangerous mountains. Through the action-packed primary text, informative and engaging interstitials that delve into the history and science behind avalanches and rescue dogs, and eight pages of stunning full-color photographs, young readers will experience real-life rescues and gain a new appreciation for the bond between dogs and humans.
£5.69
Back Bay Books The Last Winter
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£15.19
Hachette Books Does It Fart
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£13.60
Hachette Books True or Poo The Definitive Field Guide to Filthy
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£13.60
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers True or Poo
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£15.29
Little, Brown Spark The Book Your Dog Wishes You Would Read
£17.51
Little, Brown & Company How to Be Your Dogs Best Friend The Classic
Book SynopsisHelps the dog owner to understand his dog's nature, knowing when and how to discipline, and to select a breed that is appropriate to his life-style.
£22.50
Little, Brown & Company The Rural Life
£16.99
Little, Brown & Company Stokes Beginners Guide to Birds Eastern Region
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£10.44
Little, Brown & Company Stokes Beginners Guide to Birds
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£9.89
Hodder & Stoughton A Cat Called Birmingham
Book SynopsisIn the long history of mankind''s relationship with felines, one cat stands head and shoulders below the rest. Highly inflammable, the glass-jawed Birmingham lurches from one catastrophe to the next. Through encounters with washing machine spin cycles to his lovelorn pursuit of the aggressively uninterested Sammy, Chris Pascoe''s hilarious book paints an intimate portrait of the author''s calamitous relationship with a cat wholly unsuited to being feline. Persistently molested by an irate sparrow, physically incapable of negotiating the intricacies of the cat-flap and with a near-fatal appreciation of the effects of gravity, Brum nevertheless remains steadfast in his subconscious pursuit of oblivion. Worryingly, these stories are true. Will nine lives be enough?Trade ReviewCharming * Free Press *An original comic voice - wry, assured, sometimes whimsical and sometimes surreal but throughout refreshingly uncynical . . . the best kind of humour * Julian Dutton, writer, Alistair MacGowan Show *Charming * Free Press *Anyone who loves or knows cats will be able to relate to Chris Pascoe's hilarious and affectionate account of the hapless Birmingham's adventures. I literally cried with laughter. * Jo Rothery (Editor, Cat World Magazine) *P.G.Wodehouse had his pekes, A.A. Milne his teddy bear - Chris Pascoe has his cat. A CAT CALLED BIRMINGHAM is the debut of an original comic voice - wry, assured, sometimes whimsical and sometimes surreal but throughout refreshingly uncynical. As a result of reading his book, I have taken to laughing at cats in the street, much to the puzzlement of the owners.We all know that the funniest bits of You've Been Framed are the animal slapstick - well, this book is all that and more besides: Pascoe relates the comic misadventures of his pet with unflagging energy and relish, underpinned with an affection that never becomes mawkish. He has the ability to fashion fine humour form the minutiae of everyday life - which is the best kind of humour. I have news for anyone who has laughed at the antics of an animal but not bothered to write it down. Someone has - Chris Pascoe. * Julian Dutton, writer, Alistair MacGowan Show *This eccentric memoir has very little to do with the West Midland's favourite conurbation. Instead, it's the rather charming story of Mr Pascoe's own pet, a madcap moggy who can't help but cause mayhem . . . * Birmingham Sunday Mercury *This eccentric memoir has very little to do with the West Midland's favourite conurbation. Instead, it's the rather charming story of Mr Pascoe's own pet, a madcap moggy who can't help but cause mayhem . . . It belongs to that very traditional genre - old-fashioned romance. It's just that instead of the usual boy-meets-girl hokum, we have the love that dare not speak its name. The passion between a man and his cat * Birmingham Sunday Mercury *Anyone who loves or knows cats will be able to relate to Chris Pascoe's hilarious and affectionate account of the hapless Birmingham's adventures. I literally cried with laughter. * Jo Rothery (Editor, Cat World Magazine) *I read this with tears of laughter rolling down my cheeks. * Eila Reid, Editor of My Weekly *
£9.49
Hodder & Stoughton One Hundred Secret Thoughts Cats have about
Book SynopsisA funny, insightful sneak peek into the mind of a cat - and what they think about us. The purrfect gift for the cat lover in your life!Want to know what our cats really think about us? Cat behaviour expert and bestselling author Celia Haddon reveals one hundred ways our favourite felines work out our weird behaviour - and so gain more cat power over us. The purrfect gift for the cat lover in your life!
£8.09
Hodder & Stoughton One Hundred Ways for a Dog to Train Its Human
Book SynopsisHumans think we are pack animals looking for a leader. Don't fall for it! Find out how to get your humans running their lives around you!
£8.54
Hodder & Stoughton You Can Take the Cat out of Slough . . .
Book SynopsisHeart warming and funny tales of a joyously reckless cat that are just perfect for the Christmas humour marketTrade ReviewPraise for A CAT CALLED BIRMINGHAM:I read this with tears of laughter rolling down my cheeks. * Ella Reid, Editor of My Weekly *Anyone who loves or knows cats will be able to relate to Chris Pascoe's hilarious and affectionate account of the hapless Birmingham's adventures. I literally cried with laughter. * Jo Rothery, Editor of Cat World magazine *Charming * Free Press *An original comic voice - wry, assured, sometimes whimsical and sometimes surreal but throughout refreshingly uncynical . . . the best kind of humour * Julian Dutton, writer, Alistair MacGowan Show *
£9.49
Hodder & Stoughton The Cloud Collectors Handbook
Book SynopsisThe essential aid for everyday cloudspotting, from the author of the bestselling THE CLOUDSPOTTER''S GUIDE''The perfect companion for a gloomy day''New Scientist''Float away with this unstuffy guide to all things fluffy''Good HousekeepingTHE CLOUD COLLECTOR''S HANDBOOK fits into pockets, allowing cloudspotters to identify cloud formations anytime and anywhere. All the common cloud types are represented, as are many of the rare ones, each fully described and illustrated with a range of photographs. Not only is THE CLOUD COLLECTOR''S HANDBOOK an invaluable resource for anyone who wants to be able to identify and understand every cloud that floats by, it also caters for the competitive cloudspotter. Points are awarded for each cloud type identified - the rarer the cloud, the greater points - and there''s space to fill in where and when it was sighted.Beautifully designed, in colour throughout, anTrade ReviewHas all the quirky humour that made the last one a bestseller * thelondonpaper *Small enough to fit in your pocket, and with a good dollop of humour, it's the perfect companion for a gloomy day * New Scientist *Float away with this unstuffy guide to all things fluffy...cloud anoraks and children will love the spotting and scoring - but the real joy is having an excuse to relax and think nothing more than, 'Oh, there goes another one. * Good Housekeeping *The perfect book for people who should get out more * Western Daily Press *
£11.69
Hodder & Stoughton Cesarini Firenze Sogna
Book Synopsisєєєєє Cesar''s methods have worked wonders, and I have found it the gentlest of methods.єєєєє A truly brilliant book Learn how your dog really feels and why they behave how they do, thanks to New York Times No 1 bestseller Cesar Milan.In CESAR''S WAY, Cesar Millan - US dog expert and star of National Geographic Channel''s hit show Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan - helps you see the world through the eyes of your dog so you can finally eliminate problem behaviours. You''ll learn: What your dog really needs may not be what you''re giving him Why a dog''s natural pack instincts are the key to your happy relationship How to relate to your dog on a canine level There are no ''problem breeds'', just problem owners Why every dog needs a job How to choose a dog who''s right for you and your family And much more! Filled with fascinating anecdotTrade ReviewIcon to dog owners all over the world... The man is a dog wizard, a genius * Anne Shooter, Daily Mail *'[Millan is] serene and mesmerizing . . . He deserves a cape and mask'. * New York Times *[Cesar] arrives amid canine chaos and leaves behind peace. * Malcolm Gladwell, The New Yorker *
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Hodder & Stoughton The Wrong Kind of Snow
Book SynopsisTHE WRONG KIND OF SNOW is the bestselling daily companion to the unpredictable British weather - a national phenomenon that obsesses us all.Trade Review'This year's Eats, Shoots and Leaves' * Guardian *' ***** Smart and well-researched' * Time Out *'Wonderful . . . full of fascination and amusement' * Alan Titchmarsh, The Alan Titchmarsh Show *'A meteorological feast for every day of the year' * Good Book Guide *Well written and funny . . . a book you can give to almost anyone * Elle *Bags of charm * The Sunday Times *'Brilliant idea' * Daily Mail *The perfect stocking-filler * Independent *This book is jam-packed with grand themes ... first-rate and really well-researched ... a fascinating book, based on a very clever idea and very intelligently done. * Daily Mail *Endlessly fascinating... It is well researched and written with flair and a feel for the drama of the moment - the perfect book for ensuring you have something to say during that awkward moment at the water cooler. * Financial Times *
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