Natural History Books
Random House USA Inc Whats Inside a Flower
Book SynopsisFrom the creator of the New York Times bestseller Women in Science, comes a nonfiction picture book series ready to grow young scientists by nurturing their curiosity about the natural world--starting with what's inside a flower.Budding backyard scientists can start exploring their world with this stunning introduction to these flowery show-stoppers--from seeds to roots to blooms. Learning how flowers grow gives kids beautiful building blocks of science and inquiry.In the launch of a new nonfiction picture book series, Rachel Ignotofsky's distinctive art style and engaging, informative text clearly answers any questions a child (or adult) could have about flowers.
£7.59
Random House USA Inc Whats Inside A Flower
Book SynopsisFrom the creator of the New York Times bestseller Women in Science, comes a new nonfiction picture book series ready to grow young scientists by nurturing their curiosity about the natural world--starting with what''s inside a flower.Budding backyard scientists can start exploring their world with this stunning introduction to these flowery show-stoppers--from seeds to roots to blooms. Learning how flowers grow gives kids beautiful building blocks of science and inquiry.In the launch of a new nonfiction picture book series, Rachel Ignotofsky''s distinctive art style and engaging, informative text clearly answers any questions a child (or adult) could have about flowers.
£19.94
Random House USA Inc Dog Training for Kids
Book SynopsisChildren Will Take the Lead with Fun & Easy Dog Training TechniquesEvery child wants a dog, yet not every child--or even grown-up!--is equipped to take on the responsibilities that come with owning a dog. But with the help of Vanessa Estrada Marin, the director of a sought-after dog-training program for kids, your child will have fun being in charge!Dog Training for Kids breaks down lessons and tutorials in simple steps and easy-to-follow instructions. Kids will have everything they need to be caring and responsible dog owners: Basic Training Lessons including Stopping Unnecessary Barking, Potty & House Training, Obedience, Leash Training, Crate Training Essential Commands including Sit, Stay, Heel, Drop It Clever Tricks including Roll Over, Speak, High Five, and Leap Super Fun Games including Obstacle Course, Frisbee, Tunnel And More -- Equipment List, How to Train Your Dog to Be Calm at the Vet, How to Dog Proof Your Home Whether young dog lovers will be raising puppies, adopting rescues, or getting their first dogs, this all-in-one book will give them the confidence and knowledge to properly train, take care of, and establish a lasting bond with their well-behaved furry friends.
£14.39
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale Effin Birds Playing Cards
Book SynopsisThese irreverent playing card decks feature fowl-beaked statements from some of the rudest birds on earth, accompanied by Audubon bird illustrations—from the author of Effin' Birds.Bird identification has a grand and noble tradition—but you won't find that in Effin' Birds Playing Cards, which pairs elegant illustrations with dirty sayings, witty insults, and a crapload of poop jokes. Based on the laugh-out-loud success of Effin' Birds, this pair of playing card decks includes:two rude and ridiculous card decks, perfect for playing your favorite card game or just as a pick-me-up108 cards featuring glorious full-color Audubon portraits and black and white sketches and engravings of birds saying the things that should not be saida simple and snarky booklet offering the rules for classic card gamesBirders, their friends and families, and anyone who relishes irreverent mashup hu
£14.44
Random House USA Inc Phosphorescence
Book Synopsis“Both timeless and timely, this is a book of wisdom and wonder” (Geraldine Brooks, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of March), a deeply personal exploration of what can sustain us through our darkest moments.“What has fascinated and sustained me over these last few years has been the notion that we have the ability to find, nurture, and carry our own inner, living light—a light to ward off the darkness. This is not about burning brightly; it’s about yielding a more simple phosphorescence—being luminous, having stored light for later use. Staying alive, remaining upright, even when lashed by doubt.” After surviving a difficult heartbreak and battle with cancer, acclaimed author and columnist Julia Baird began thinking deeply about how we, as people, persevere through the most challenging circumstances. She started to wonder, when we are overwhelmed by illness, loss or pain, or a tragedy outside o
£16.20
Penguin Putnam Inc The Art of Patience Seeking the Snow Leopard in
Book SynopsisA journey in search of one of the most elusive creatures on the planetAdventurer Sylvain Tesson has led a restless life, riding across Central Asia on horseback, freeclimbing the Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame, and traversing the Himalayas by foot. But while recovering from an accident that left him in a coma, and nursing his wounds from a lost love, he found himself domesticated, his lust for life draining with each moment spent staring at a screen. An expedition to the mountains of Tibet, in search of the famously elusive snow leopard, presented itself as a cure.For the chance to glimpse this near mythical beast, Tesson and his companions must wait for hours without making a sound or a movement, enduring the thin air and brutal cold. Their vigil becomes an act of faith--many have pursued the snow leopard for years without seeing it--and as they keep their watch, Tesson comes to embrace the virtues of patience and silence. His faith is rewarded when the snow leopar
£19.50
Penguin Putnam Inc The Boy and the Dog
Book Synopsis“An amazing, beautiful book . . . It shows how one dog’s dignified presence can bring connection and love to a fractured world.” ―Cat Warren, New York Times bestselling author of What the Dog KnowsOne dog changes the life of everyone who takes him in on his journey to reunite with his first owner in this inspiring novel about the bond between humans and dogs and the life-affirming power of connection.Following a devastating earthquake and tsunami, a young man in Japan finds a stray dog outside a convenience store. The dog’s tag says “Tamon,” a name evocative of the guardian deity of the north. The man decides to keep Tamon, becoming the first in a series of owners on the dog’s five-year journey to find his beloved first owner, Hikaru, a boy who has not spoken since the tsunami. An agent of fate, Tamon is a gift to everyone who welcomes him into their life.At once heartrending and heartwarm
£18.40
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group White Light
£22.50
Random House USA Inc National Audubon Society Wildflowers of North
Book SynopsisThe most comprehensive and authoritative guide to the wildflowers of North America, updated for the first time in decades to reflect the impact of climate change and the advancements in DNA studies that have radically altered the classification process.Whether preparing for a scenic hike or getting to know the flowers in the backyard, readers will come to rely on this work of remarkable breadth, depth, and elegance. This handsome volume, from the world's most trusted name in nature field guides, is the result of a collaboration among leading scientists, scholars, taxonomic and field experts, photo editors, and designers. An indispensable resource, it covers 853 species of wildflowers, with nearly 5,200 full-color photographs.For ease of use, the book includes a glossary, an index, and a ribbon marker, and is organized according to the latest Angiosperm Phylogeny Group IV classification system. Each species features up to five vibrant photographs, t
£28.05
Random House USA Inc National Audubon Society Mushrooms of North
Book SynopsisA must-have reference for any nature lover: The most comprehensive and authoritative guide to the mushrooms of North America, updated for the first time in decades to reflect the impact of climate change and the advancements in DNA sequencing that have radically altered the classification process.Whether marveling at species like the shaggy rose goblet and dead man's fingers, or getting to know the miraculous forms that take root in the backyard, readers will come to rely on this work of remarkable breadth, depth, and elegance. Created by the world’s most trusted name in nature field guides, this handsome volume is the result of a collaboration among leading scientists, scholars, taxonomic and field experts, photo editors, and designers. An indispensable resource, with nearly 2,900 full-color photographs, it reveals the astounding variety of forms, colors, and conditions of 668 species of mushrooms that can be found all throughout North America.<
£28.05
Penguin Young Readers No Place Like Home
Book SynopsisPoets from around the world celebrate the universal appeal of the comforts of home in this unique anthology.Whether inhabited or remembered, whether solitary or teeming with family, whether a refuge from the world or a connection to a community, home is essential to the self. The poems in this anthology invite us into urban apartments and cozy cottages, stately mansions and hermits’ huts. We watch a medieval housewife explain how she has spent her day; we join with Robert Herrick as he gives thanks for his “humble roof . . . weatherproof”; we peep in on Amy Lowell in the bath and John Donne in his bed, and join Joy Harjo at the kitchen table. Home can mean many things: from Horace’s rural farm to Billy Collins’s favorite armchair, from Milton’s “blissful bower” in Paradise to Imtiaz Dharker’s “Living Space” in the slums of Mumbai. Mary Oliver imagines her dream house, Emily Dickinson dwells in possibility—a fairer House than Prose, and a wide range of displaced poets long for their home countries: Ovid, Joachim du Bellay, Kapka Kassabova, Mahmoud Darwish, and even Jules Supervielle feeling “Homesick for the Earth.” Wherever you happen to dwell or whatever your idea of domestic bliss, you are sure to find visions that resonate in No Place Like Home.Everyman''s Library pursues the highest production standards, printing on acid-free cream-colored paper, with full-cloth cases with two-color foil stamping, decorative endpapers, silk ribbon markers, European-style half-round spines, and a full-color illustrated jacket.
£14.36
Penguin Putnam Inc Slow Birding
Book SynopsisMany birders travel far and wide to popular birding destinations to catch sight of rare or exotic birds. In SLOW BIRDING, evolutionary biologist'' Joan E. Strassmann'' introduces readers to the joys of birdwatching right where they are.Inthis inspiring guide to the art of birdwatching, Strassmann tells colourful stories of the most common birds to be found in the United States-birds we often see but might not have considered deeply before. For example, northern cardinals thrive in the city, where they are free from predators. White brows on a male white-throated sparrow indicate that he is likely to be a philanderer. This essential guide to the fascinating world of common, everyday birds features:detailed portraits of individual bird species and the scientists who have discovered and observed themadvice and guidance on what to look for when birdwatching, so that you can uncover clues to the reasons behind specific bird behaviourbird-focused activities that will open your eyes more to t
£20.80
Random House USA Inc Thrill of the Hunt
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£13.60
Penguin Putnam Inc The OpenAir Life
Book SynopsisA complete guide to Friluftsliv, the Nordic secret to unplugging and connecting more deeply with nature.In The Open-Air Life, Swedish-American writer Linda McGurk introduces readers to a wide array of Nordic customs and practices that focus on slowing down and spending more and more of ones’ time outdoors. An outdoorsy cousin of hygge, friluftsliv is what Nordic people do outside all day before they cozy up in front of the fireplace with their wool socks on and a cup of hot cocoa. From the pleasures of foraging for wild berries and birding to how to stay warm and cozy outside in the middle of winter, this charmingly illustrated, inspirational guide shows readers how to harness the power-of-nature to improve their physical and mental health, as well as their relationships with both other people and Mother Nature. Readers will learn: Why and how they should spend more time outsideHow to use friluft
£18.40
Random House USA Inc Nature Activity Book for Little Ones
Book SynopsisGive your child all the benefits of nature with this activity book designed for children ages 2-5. Whether you''re planning an afternoon in a local park, a day in the back-garden, or a morning hike in a nature preserve, you and your child will find more than 100 ideas in these pages for observing, exploring, creating, and playing in nature.NATURE ACTIVITY BOOK FOR LITTLE ONES features:100+ outdoor activities for kids ages 2-5, geared toward their interests and developmental milestones-with little or no preparation requiredBonus activities for additional learning, including numbers, letters, shapes, and coloursSchool prep: the activities teach problem-solving, communication, and responsibility, important skills for school successLess screen time and more nature time together to fuel your child''s curiosity and creativity and help them build an early connection with natureBest of all, this entertaining book provides more than a hundred ways to keep your child moving and occupied and for you to bond with your child, all in nature!
£11.39
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group The Other Family Doctor
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£13.49
Random House USA Inc Twilight Falls
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£14.02
Penguin Putnam Inc The Wild Year
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£16.14
Random House USA Inc Sibley Backyard Birding Flashcards Revised and
Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated, fully revised and updated flashcard deck for birdwatchers at every level from leading ornithologist David SibleyCalling birders of all ages: There’s no better way to start learning your birds! This new edition of the beloved Sibley Backyard Birding Flashcards offers 100 cards showing portraits of commonly seen North American birds from The Sibley Guide to Birds Second Edition.One side features two depictions of a bird (either male or female; breeding and nonbreeding; or juvenile and adult), and the flip side offers a slew of details about the bird to commit to memory:• Popular and Latin names• Size, weight, wingspan• Brief description• Voice• Habitat• Full-color range map Just pull a card, guess the name of the bird you see, and turn it over to see if you got it right. Then scan the additional information to learn more a
£20.40
Random House USA Inc Sibley Tree Identification Flashcards
Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated deck of 102 flashcards for tree lovers from leading naturalist David Allen Sibley.With full-color paintings and descriptive text from The Sibley Guide to Trees to of North America, this set includes 100 easy-to-reference flashcards housed in one handsome pull-drawer gift box, plus a title card and information card for general identification success. Each card featuresprecise illustrations showing the tree’s bark, leaves, twigs, buds, fruit, and flowersthe common and Latin names for each treegeneral description for easy identificationa map with notes about common areas where each tree can be found. With the cards organized by region, you'll travel from the Scotch Pine in the Northeast to the Joshua Tree in the Southwest and discover the beautiful trees of North America.
£20.39
Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed New York Botanical Garden Mushroom Identification
Book SynopsisA compact, colorful, and informative deck of 103 flashcards for newly minted mushroom lovers, featuring illustrations from the renowned archives of the New York Botanical Garden and text from the Audubon Society Field Guide to North American MushroomsCan you tell a Morel from an Inky Cap, or a Puffball from a Lion’s Mane? If you, like millions of others, are mushroom-curious, these flashcards will be your perfect knowledge builder and outdoor companion. On each card you'll find: a detailed illustration of a common North American mushroom key identifiers, such as the mushroom's gills, spore, bulb, and cap the mushroom’s popular and Latin name information on size, color, spore print, season, habitat, and range drawn from The National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms and National Audubon Society Mushrooms of North America. Whether you’re a new explorer or a
£20.39
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale Crystalpedia
Book SynopsisDiscover the healing power of more than 180 crystals in this ultimate guide to mineral magic Crystals have been used for centuries around the world to promote wellness, fertility, prosperity, healing, and more. Founder of America’s largest retailer of gemstones, Sage Goddess, and bestselling author of three books on metaphysical topics, Dr. Athena Perrakis dove deep into the crystal literature on a quest to heal herself and discovered the profound power of healing crystals. In this A to Z compendium of crystal wisdom designed both for beginners and advanced crystal healers, she collects their histories, geologies, mythologies, and healing capabilities all in one place for the first time. In these pages, you’ll learn:• Where each crystal originated in the earth’s core• The science behind its beauty and magical qualities• How best to use each crystal for healing• Its resonance with
£20.00
Penguin Putnam Inc Pets and the City
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£22.09
Penguin Putnam Inc The Slow Birding Journal
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£22.44
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale New York Botanical Garden Herb Identification
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£17.99
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group Paper Boat
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£34.00
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) Insects
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£26.19
Penguin Young Readers Sitting with Dogs
£19.80
Penguin Young Readers Birdwatching Guide
£14.42
Author Solutions Inc The Ideal Horse How to Train Him and Yourself
£15.73
Author Solutions Inc Behavior Modification for Horses A Positive Method for Training Horses
£12.35
iUniverse Cat Chat Humor for Cat Lovers
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£10.20
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£8.83
iUniverse The Old Gray Mare
£11.83
iUniverse Some Favorite Days
£11.88
iUniverse Bows Swamps Whitetails
£10.80
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£18.95
Octopus Publishing Group The Perfect Puppy Take Britains Number One Puppy
Book Synopsis NEW EDITION OUT AUGUST 2024 Gwen Bailey''s puppy care guide has helped hundreds of thousands of owners throughout the world raise a problem-free dog. Now, updated with the latest findings in canine behaviour and a completely new user-friendly design, this revised edition will teach you how to raise a problem-free dog. From housetraining to playing games, it will show you how to teach your dog good manners and build his confidence with the world around him. There are step-by-step training and socialisation plans as well as a guide to understanding and preventing biting, chewing and other problems.If you want your puppy to develop into a happy, well-behaved and friendly adult dog, you cannot afford to be without this book.Trade ReviewThis is a brilliant and best-selling book * Happy Buddies *One of the best dog training books to buy * Ruff House Dog Training *Such a great resource for first time dog owners! * Reader review *This book is absolutely fantastic in preparing someone who is about to get a puppy. The exercises are clear, the preparations are clear and the book is incrediblly easy to follow without becoming overwhelmed. Definitely recommended! * Reader review *Table of ContentsIntroduction. The raw material. A puppy's view of the world. The new family. Developmental stages. Life with a new puppy. Socialization. Housetraining. Behaviour control and leadership. Toys and games. Preventing biting and aggression. Chewing. Handling and grooming. Good manners. Learning to be alone. Training your puppy. Adolescence and beyond. Appendix: Socialization programme.
£12.34
Octopus Publishing Group The Natural Dog A New Approach to Achieving a
Book SynopsisWant to learn what your pet naturally needs?Gwen Bailey''s bestselling dog guides have helped hundreds of thousands of owners throughout the world. Now, in this brand new book, you can learn how give your dog everything it needs to achieve a happy and happy life by focusing on three vital considerations:- Physical health: Sticks, exercise games, vaccination and more- Dietary health: Hydration, diet, dental health, recipes and feeding- Mental health: Stimulation, socialisation and canine interaction, addressing aggressive behaviour and introducing other petsFrom understanding your dog''s physiognomy and analysing the perfect diet, to keeping your dog naturally alert, spirited and happy throughout its life, The Natural Dog offers a holistic approach to changing your dog''s lifestyle to get the most out of life. This is the wellness bible for dog owners everywhere.
£18.00
Random House USA Inc The Veterinarians Guide to Natural Remedies for
Book SynopsisThe world of veterinary medicine is changing. People are realizing that if alternative medicine is better for them, it's better for their pets, too. Dogs are visiting acupuncturists, chiropractic doctors, and homeopaths. Still, many dog owners are unaware that such simple measures as changing their pet's diet and using vitamins, herbs, and other natural cures can help prevent or heal ailments ranging from excessive scratching to depression to a host of serious diseases. The Veterinarians' Guide to Natural Remedies for Dogs is both an introduction and a guide to the vast world of natural healing methods, treatments, and foods now available for dogs. Author Martin Zucker offers advice from dozens of holistic practitioners and licensed veterinarians, who share their recipes, insights, and 'prescriptions.' Here dog owners will find information on everything from nutritional supplements to massage therapy, as well as how these treatments can be used alone or in conjunction wi
£13.59
