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£57.00
Pluto Press Surviving Climate Change The Struggle to Avert
Book SynopsisThe world's leading climate campaigners offer practical solutions on climate changeTrade Review'A vital point of reference for anyone who believes that neighbourhood and community initiatives will be essential in rising to the challenge that is climate change' -- Caroline Lucas, Green Party MEP for South East England'An insightful and inspiring collection of essays from some of the foremost thinkers on climate change' -- Mark Lynas, author of High Tide (Flamingo/HarperCollins, 2004)Table of ContentsPreface Introduction: Survival Means Renewal, Mark Levene and David Cromwell - Both University of Southampton Part I The Big Picture 1. The Case for Contraction and Convergence, Aubrey Meyer Part II The State and its Apparatus 2. Thinking the Worst: The Pentagon Report, Dave Webb - Leeds Metropolitan University 3. Preparing for Mass Refugee Flows: The Corporate Military Sector, Steve Wright - Leeds Metropolitan University 4. Britain, Political Process and the Consequences for Government Action on Climate Change, James Humphreys Part III Critical Players 5. First they Blocked, Now do they Bluff? Corporations respond to Climate Change, Melanie Jarman 6. Mostly Missing the Point: Business Responses to Climate Change, David Ballard - University of Bath 7. The Mass Media, Climate Change and how things might be, John Theobald and Marianne McKiggan 8. Having the Information but what do you then do with it? The Scientific and Academic Communities, Jonathan Ward - University of Bristol 9. Asleep on their Watch: Where were the NGOs?, George Marshall Part IV The Challenge Ahead 10.Clearing the Pathways to Transformation, Susan Ballard and David Ballard 11. Averting Climate Change: By Force, Persuasion or Enlightened Self-Interest ? Jim Scott Afterword: Where Do We Go From Here? Mayer Hillman - Policy Studies Institute, London Appendix 1: A Layperson's Glossary of the Global Politics of Climate Change, Tim Helweg-Larsen (Centre for Alternative Technology, Machynelleth, Wales) and Jo Abbess Appendix 2: Climate Change campaigns and other relevant links Notes on Contributors Index
£24.29
Headline Publishing Group The Cat Who Lived High The Cat Who Mysteries Book
Book SynopsisFor amateur sleuth Jim Qwilleran and his two Siamese detective companions, Koko and Yum Yum, a trip to the city ''down below'' brings not only rosy memories of good times, but also a whole heap of trouble . . . A plea for help from SOCK, a tenants'' organisation determined to save the decaying art deco glory of the Casablanca apartment building from the philistine attentions of the developers, is no strain on the trio''s talents. But macabre bloodstains beneath Qwill''s penthouse rug prove to be a telling message from SOCK''s former leading light. It appears that Dianne Bessinger was stabbed to death in a lovers'' tiff, but the combined twitching of Qwill''s and Koko''s curious whiskers proves that all is not what it seems. Only when Qwill begins to investigate the suicide of Dianne''s killer do the strands of the mystery unravel . . . but will Koko sniff out the truth in time to return the Casablanca to it''s original glory?
£9.49
Headline Publishing Group The Cat Who Moved a Mountain The Cat Who
Book SynopsisAfter five years of legal formalities in gossip-ridden Pickax, Jim Qwilleran has officially inherited the Klingenschoen fortune. In search of a summer''s peace, Qwill and his two Siamese cats head for the Potato Mountains. But Qwill finds controversy - one side of the valley is a haven for the descendants of Prohibition Moonshiners, the other home to developers eager to turn the Potatoes into a giant tourist trap. One of the Taters, as the locals are nicknamed, has been imprisoned for the murder of a millionaire developer, but Qwill is convinced the wrong man is in jail. Koko, Yum Yum and Qwill sniff out treachery amidst the pines...Trade ReviewPraise for the Cat Who... series:'The fastidious plotting is designed to appeal to more than just the cat-lover' The Times;'This droll and engaging mystery...firmly grips the reader...a lively witty tale bolstered by sharply etched characters' Publishers Weekly;'An engaging tongue-in-cheek yarn with a sting in the tail that won't just appeal to the cat-lover' Belfast Telegraph; 'It's a Wonderful Life meets The Aristocats in this daft but endearing whodunnit' Liverpool Daily Post;'Mrs Braun has a breezy style; the cats are really smart' New York Times Book Review;'Great fun!' Lawrence Block'Entertaining and absorbing mysteries which, in the tradition of all good whodunnits, keep you guessing right to the end' Dumfries and Galloway Standard'Lilian Jackson Braun purveys delight from beginning to end' Los Angeles Times'Like news from Lake Woebegon, Braun's Cat Who... series...has charmed readers' Publishers Weekly'Light-hearted originals... The mix of crime and cats [is] catnip to readers who like both' Chicago Sun-Times'An offbeat series with a good deal of charm' The Baltimore Sun'Braun writes with charm and sureness' Cleveland Plain Dealer
£9.49
Headline Publishing Group The Cat Who Wasnt There The Cat Who Mysteries
Book SynopsisPersuaded by his beloved companion to join her in a group tour of Scotland, Jim Qwilleran expects to revel in his Scottish heritage while keeping Polly Duncan safe from the Pickax Prowler. Instead, his trip is cut short when a thief swipes a suitcase, the bus driver disappears, and a fellow tourist is found dead - all in the same day. The distraught tour members return to Pickax, only to find the town in a tizz. And when village scuttlebut focuses on the bizarre behaviour of one of the tour''s surviving members, Qwill''s sensitive moustache tells him that more trouble is on the way.Trade ReviewPraise for the Cat Who... series:'The fastidious plotting is designed to appeal to more than just the cat-lover' The Times;'This droll and engaging mystery...firmly grips the reader...a lively witty tale bolstered by sharply etched characters' Publishers Weekly;'An engaging tongue-in-cheek yarn with a sting in the tail that won't just appeal to the cat-lover' Belfast Telegraph; 'It's a Wonderful Life meets The Aristocats in this daft but endearing whodunnit' Liverpool Daily Post;'Mrs Braun has a breezy style; the cats are really smart' New York Times Book Review;'Great fun!' Lawrence Block'Entertaining and absorbing mysteries which, in the tradition of all good whodunnits, keep you guessing right to the end' Dumfries and Galloway Standard'Lilian Jackson Braun purveys delight from beginning to end' Los Angeles Times'Like news from Lake Woebegon, Braun's Cat Who... series...has charmed readers' Publishers Weekly'Light-hearted originals... The mix of crime and cats [is] catnip to readers who like both' Chicago Sun-Times'An offbeat series with a good deal of charm' The Baltimore Sun'Braun writes with charm and sureness' Cleveland Plain Dealer
£9.49
Headline Publishing Group The Cat Who Went Into the Closet The Cat Who
Book SynopsisJim Qwilleran and his sleuthing Siamese companions, Koko and Yum Yum, up sticks from their converted apple-barn home for the snowy winter months and move into the old Gage mansion. The house belongs to Junior Goodwinter''s grandma, Euphonia, and is full of commonplace treasures hidden in dusty closets - a curious cat''s heaven. Everything goes well until the phone rings announcing that Euphonia has been found dead at her new Florida home. The strange thing is that the apparently happy and healthy 88-year-old seems to have committed suicide.Trade ReviewPraise for the Cat Who... series:'The fastidious plotting is designed to appeal to more than just the cat-lover' The Times;'This droll and engaging mystery...firmly grips the reader...a lively witty tale bolstered by sharply etched characters' Publishers Weekly;'An engaging tongue-in-cheek yarn with a sting in the tail that won't just appeal to the cat-lover' Belfast Telegraph; 'It's a Wonderful Life meets The Aristocats in this daft but endearing whodunnit' Liverpool Daily Post;'Mrs Braun has a breezy style; the cats are really smart' New York Times Book Review;'Great fun!' Lawrence Block'Entertaining and absorbing mysteries which, in the tradition of all good whodunnits, keep you guessing right to the end' Dumfries and Galloway Standard'Lilian Jackson Braun purveys delight from beginning to end' Los Angeles Times'Like news from Lake Woebegon, Braun's Cat Who... series...has charmed readers' Publishers Weekly'Light-hearted originals... The mix of crime and cats [is] catnip to readers who like both' Chicago Sun-Times'An offbeat series with a good deal of charm' The Baltimore Sun'Braun writes with charm and sureness' Cleveland Plain Dealer
£9.49
Headline Publishing Group The Cat Who Came to Breakfast The Cat Who
Book SynopsisWhen Jim Qwilleran''s friend Polly decides to spend two weeks on vacation with an old girlfriend in Oregon, he finds himself at a loose end. But not for long - a visit from Nick Bamba brings news of a hotbed of mystery. Nick and his wife, Lori, fear that their new venture, the Domino Inn on recently developed Breakfast Island, won''t see out one summer season let alone a lifetime. A series of fatal accidents is beginning to deter further visitors...Trade ReviewPraise for the Cat Who... series:'The fastidious plotting is designed to appeal to more than just the cat-lover' The Times;'This droll and engaging mystery...firmly grips the reader...a lively witty tale bolstered by sharply etched characters' Publishers Weekly;'An engaging tongue-in-cheek yarn with a sting in the tail that won't just appeal to the cat-lover' Belfast Telegraph; 'It's a Wonderful Life meets The Aristocats in this daft but endearing whodunnit' Liverpool Daily Post;'Mrs Braun has a breezy style; the cats are really smart' New York Times Book Review;'Great fun!' Lawrence Block'Entertaining and absorbing mysteries which, in the tradition of all good whodunnits, keep you guessing right to the end' Dumfries and Galloway Standard'Lilian Jackson Braun purveys delight from beginning to end' Los Angeles Times'Like news from Lake Woebegon, Braun's Cat Who... series...has charmed readers' Publishers Weekly'Light-hearted originals... The mix of crime and cats [is] catnip to readers who like both' Chicago Sun-Times'An offbeat series with a good deal of charm' The Baltimore Sun'Braun writes with charm and sureness' Cleveland Plain Dealer
£9.49
Headline Publishing Group The Cat Who Blew the Whistle The Cat Who
Book SynopsisWhen the residents of Moose County, including the reclusive millionaire, Jim Qwilleran, board the old steam locomotive - the celebrated Engine No. 9 - on its inaugural journey, little do they know that this first trip will also be the last. By next morning, Qwill discovers that the affluent owner of Engine No. 9, Floyd Trevelyn, has disappeared, along with his glamorous secretary and millions of dollars belonging to Moose County investors.While the search is on for the fugitive, Qwill stays in Pickax and probes another mystery - why has Koko developed a sudden interest in certain works of literature and started to steal black pens?Trade ReviewPraise for the Cat Who... series:'The fastidious plotting is designed to appeal to more than just the cat-lover' The Times;'This droll and engaging mystery...firmly grips the reader...a lively witty tale bolstered by sharply etched characters' Publishers Weekly;'An engaging tongue-in-cheek yarn with a sting in the tail that won't just appeal to the cat-lover' Belfast Telegraph; 'It's a Wonderful Life meets The Aristocats in this daft but endearing whodunnit' Liverpool Daily Post;'Mrs Braun has a breezy style; the cats are really smart' New York Times Book Review;'Great fun!' Lawrence Block'Entertaining and absorbing mysteries which, in the tradition of all good whodunnits, keep you guessing right to the end' Dumfries and Galloway Standard'Lilian Jackson Braun purveys delight from beginning to end' Los Angeles Times'Like news from Lake Woebegon, Braun's Cat Who... series...has charmed readers' Publishers Weekly'Light-hearted originals... The mix of crime and cats [is] catnip to readers who like both' Chicago Sun-Times'An offbeat series with a good deal of charm' The Baltimore Sun'Braun writes with charm and sureness' Cleveland Plain Dealer
£9.49
Headline Publishing Group The Cat Who Ate Danish Modern The Cat Who
Book SynopsisJim Qwilleran is not exactly overwhelmed by his new assignment for the Daily Fluxion. Interior design has never been one of his specialities and now he''s supposed to turn out an entire magazine on the same subject. But the first issue of Gracious Abodes is barely off the presses when Qwilleran finds himself back on more familiar territory - the exclusive residence featured on the cover has been burglarised and the lady of the house found dead...Now Qwilleran, with the help of Koko and Yum Yum, the brilliant Siamese cats, have their respective moustache and whiskers twitching, and when Koko starts pawing clues in the dictionary and sniffing designer furniture, Qwilleran finds himself doing a feature on a very clever murderer.
£9.49
Edinburgh University Press Plant Life of Edinburgh and the Lothians
Book SynopsisBased on a twenty-year survey organised by the Botanical Society of Scotland, this is the most extensive and authoritative Flora of Edinburgh and the Lothians to be published since 1927. In addition to a complete Flora of vascular plants in the three Lothian vice-counties, the book includes: specialist chapters on topics ranging from fungi to ferns and from geology and climate to ethnobotany, a substantial Bryophyte Flora of Edinburgh and the Lothians, a discussion of land use changes and the ecological and phytogeographical indications from the survey, a description of the survey and details of the methods used in the compilation of the Flora, and thirty colour and black and white plates, nearly 400 distribution maps and other illustrations.Trade ReviewA mine of information!detailed and authoritative !very readable !The sheer breadth of the information in this volume must make it an invaluable asset to any naturalist interested in lowland Scotland. A handsome and inexpensive volume that handles well ! This is a book that Scottish and northern botanists will not wish to be without. Useful and attractive book. I salute the organisational skill which defined the project's framework and maintained interest over such a long period, producing at the end a book which will indeed be 'of value to Scottish society' ! It is a very valuable contribution to Scottish botany and sets a high standard for future local Floras. A mine of information!detailed and authoritative !very readable !The sheer breadth of the information in this volume must make it an invaluable asset to any naturalist interested in lowland Scotland. A handsome and inexpensive volume that handles well ! This is a book that Scottish and northern botanists will not wish to be without. Useful and attractive book. I salute the organisational skill which defined the project's framework and maintained interest over such a long period, producing at the end a book which will indeed be 'of value to Scottish society' ! It is a very valuable contribution to Scottish botany and sets a high standard for future local Floras.Table of ContentsPreface; List of Plates; List of Authors; Chapter 1. Lothian Landscapes, Geology, Climate and Soil, P. A. Furley and K. A. Smith; Chapter 2. Fossils and Pollen: Indications of the Past Plant Life of the Lothians, W. J. Baird; Chapter 3. Moorland, Wetlands and Forest in the Lothians: The Growing Influence of Humans, P. M. Smith; Chapter 4. Microfungi of the Lothians, S. Helfer; Chapter 5. Macrofungi of the Lothians, R. Watling; Chapter 6. Stoneworts of the Lothians, N. F. Stewart; Chapter 7. Seaweeds of the Lothians, M. Wilkinson; Chapter 8. Lichens of the Lothians, B. J. Coppins; Chapter 9. A Bryophyte Flora of the Lothians, D. F. Chamberlain; Chapter 10. Ferns and Fern Allies of the Lothians, A. F. Dyer and H. S. McHaffie; Chapter 11. The Earlier Study of the Plants of Edinburgh and the Lothians, P. M. Smith; Chapter 12. The Botany of the Lothians Project, M. P. Cochrane, R. O. D. Dixon, J. Muscott, and P. M. Smith; Chapter 13. A Flora of the Lothians, J. Muscott, D. R. McKean and H. E. Jackson; Chapter 14. Casual and Invasive Aliens, D. R. McKean; Chapter 15. Notes from the Vice-counties, J. Muscott, D. R. McKean, A. J. Silverside and H. E. Jackson; Chapter 16. Phytogeography of the Lothians, P. M. Smith; Chapter 17. The Habitats, Distribution and Ecology of Plants in Edinburgh and the Lothians, P. M. Smith; Chapter 18. Land Use in the Lothians, G. Russell; Chapter 19. Ethnobotany of the Lothians, G. E. Kenicer and T. M. Darwin; References; List of Contributors to the Botany of the Lothians Project; Gazetteer; List of Synonyms; Index of Flora; General Index.
£38.00
Edinburgh University Press The Changing Flora of Glasgow
Book SynopsisThis is the first ever Flora of the Glasgow area that relates how plants have changed over time.Trade ReviewThis beautifully illustrated local Flora is the culmination of 15 years' work...Professor Dickson is always happy to give his opinion on controversial matters and this makes this work all the more readable." -- Douglas McKean Plentifully illustrated by black-and-white photographs and old maps and prints, also 23 colour plates of maps, habitats and individual plants ... A most thorough account, drawing on some 15 years of field work, and a sound basis for future research and conservation. Of outstanding interest. This beautifully illustrated local Flora is the culmination of 15 years' work...Professor Dickson is always happy to give his opinion on controversial matters and this makes this work all the more readable." Plentifully illustrated by black-and-white photographs and old maps and prints, also 23 colour plates of maps, habitats and individual plants ... A most thorough account, drawing on some 15 years of field work, and a sound basis for future research and conservation. Of outstanding interest.
£81.00
Kogan Page Ltd Running Your Own Boarding Kennels
Book SynopsisDavid Cavill is an experienced writer and broadcaster on all subjects related to companion animals. An acknowledged expert, he owns and publishes the magazine Dogs Monthly and is the founder of the Animal Care College, which provides courses in all aspects of animal care. Currently a consultant to the animal care industry, he has an extensive backgroundin kennel management, having owned and run a small boarding kennel and cattery, and managed a large establishment which included a grooming salon. He was formerly joint manager of Bell Mead, the country kennel of Battersea Dogs' Home.Trade Review"This book goes into every aspect of running a boarding kennel... it is invaluable to anyone contemplating kennel ownership and management. The author is well qualified to advise others." Dog Training Weekly "Dreamed of earning a living through your love of animals? This book has information on statutory requirements, feeding, staff and buildings." Daily Express "A splendid book which should answer all the questions new and prospective kennel owners want to ask." The National Dog Owners' Association "An absolute goldmine of information, guidance and common sense... an invaluable reference book." Kennel Gazette "Highly informative and well researched ... it is highly recommended." Our DogsTable of Contents Chapter - 01: Facing the Facts; Chapter - 02: Finding Your Property; Chapter - 03: Professional and Other Advice; Chapter - 04: Finance and Running Costs; Chapter - 05: Laws and Orders: Statutory Requirements; Chapter - 06: Health Matters; Chapter - 07: Feeding the Boarders; Chapter - 08: The Daily Round; Chapter - 09: Kennel Staff; Chapter - 10: Kennel Buildings; Chapter - 11: Fanfare; Chapter - 12: Expanding Your Business; Chapter - 13: Associated Services
£31.34
The History Press Ltd Springer Spaniels
Book SynopsisThey love water, will play for hours and never stop getting dirty. Anyone who has known the friendship of a springer, this book is for you.
£7.59
The History Press Ltd Cats
Book SynopsisCats are individual, totally inscrutable and completely lovable. And they love us back – when they feel like it. Anyone who has known the friendship of a cat, this book is for you.
£7.59
The History Press Ltd Animal Kingdom
Book SynopsisThis beautifully illustrated book takes the reader on a journey through natural history and shows the richness of animal life on our planet like you’ve never seen it before.
£18.00
The History Press Ltd Folk Tales of Rock and Stone
Book SynopsisFolk tales inspired by geology, archaeology and history
£11.69
The History Press Ltd Animal Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland
Book SynopsisA collection of folk tales about our native wildlife from a professional storyteller
£13.49
The History Press Ltd Weather for Hillwalkers
Book SynopsisThe definitive guide to understanding and interpreting mountain weather systems
£10.44
The History Press Ltd River Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland
Book Synopsis“It’s a collection of whimsical stories that puts the water that runs through our lives at centre-stage.”
£11.69
The History Press Ltd The Quiet Moon
Book SynopsisA lyrical exploration of mental health and nature, set to the phases of the moonTrade Review‘A fascinating journey through myth, moonlight and ancient history.’ -- Chris Yates * Chris Yates, author of Nightwalk *‘Like its subject, The Quiet Moon is glistening, rich and strange … soulfully bewitching at every quarter, good company through every wax and wane.’ -- Tim Dee * Tim Dee, broadcaster and author of The Running Sky and Four Fields *‘A powerfully honest and deeply reassuring exploration of an individual's place in the world, and the incalculable wealth found when we take the time to notice the natural world and its rhythms.’ -- Fergus Collins * Fergus Collins, editor of BBC Countryfile Magazine *‘Lunar curiosity guides this graceful sharing, not only of Parr’s deep knowing of the natural world, but also his vulnerability as he wrestles with mental health. A beautifully personal book that’s bound by a sweet melancholy.’ -- Verity Sharp * Verity Sharp, broadcaster *‘Kev Parr stands among the finest natural history writers of our generation … a masterful storyteller and a man wholly unafraid to bare his soul on the page. With him, the reader is blessed with the most thoughtful guide and companion.’ -- Will Millard * Will Millard, BBC presenter and author of The Old Man and the Sand Eel *'[The author] writes seamless prose like a moonlit weaver.' - Country Life Magazine
£14.39
The History Press Ltd Jeoffry
Book SynopsisJeoffry was a real cat who lived 250 years ago, confined to an asylum with Christopher Smart, one of the most visionary poets of the age. In exchange for love and companionship, Smart rewarded Jeoffry with the greatest tribute to a feline ever written. Prize-winning biographer Oliver Soden combines meticulous research with passages of dazzling invention to recount the life of the cat praised as a mixture of gravity and waggery'. The narrative roams from the theatres and bordellos of Covent Garden to the cell where Smart was imprisoned for mania. At once whimsical and profound, witty and deeply moving, Soden's biography plays with the genre like a cat with a toy. It tells the story of a poet and a poem, while setting Jeoffry's life and adventures against the roaring backdrop of eighteenth-century London.Trade ReviewJeoffry is the greatest cat in the English language, and here are his life and times, wittily and deftly imagined, entwined with a memoir of Kit Smart, lunatic and poet, and the London he shared with Samuel Johnson and his cat Hodge. An inspired and original tale -- Hilary Mantel, author of The Mirror and the LightSimply unforgettable ... Oliver Soden has written a little masterpiece ... The life and times of Jeoffry, the cat described in Smart’s famous poem, are imagined here by Soden in one of the most beautiful and haunting books of recent times. This is a book to savour, reflect upon, and give to friends ... It is beautifully written. It is gentle. It is full of historical detail and whimsy, in more or less equal measure. It is a complete treat ... a lovely, enchanting piece of work -- Alexander McCall Smith, author of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective AgencyThis is an intensely poignant portrait of a celebrated cat. Jeoffry’s tale is both simple, in its feline perspective of eighteenth-century life, and complex, in its vivid detail, so expertly and engagingly marshalled. It is told with vibrant pace and energy, embraces shocking violence and exquisite tenderness, and is bejewelled with a rich cast of cultural luminaries. As we follow the irresistible subject towards and through his interaction with the poet who would give him his immortality, we smell the streets and the confined spaces, we suffer the blows, we weep the tears. This beautifully written and highly affecting book is a must-read for lovers of poetry, of the eighteenth century, and of cats -- Jane Glover, author of Handel in LondonA heart-lifting delight; I absolutely loved it. A triumph -- Alexandra Harris, author of WeatherlandJeoffry: The Poet’s Cat is an engrossing recreation of eighteenth-century London at its grittiest, from brothels to insane asylums, as seen through the eyes of a famous cat. The blend of scrupulous scholarship with imaginative invention is wonderfully effective -- Leo Damrosch, author of The ClubA bracing and heartfelt scamper through Georgian London, and the life of a much-loved cat – like Jeoffry himself, this delightful book is an irresistible mixture of 'gravity and waggery'. With its supporting cast of eighteenth-century luminaries such as Handel, Dr Johnson and the bloated brothel-keeper Mother Douglas, this is a carefully researched and beautifully imagined feline biography -- Emily Brand, author of The Fall of the House of ByronAn absolute classic … Oliver Soden combines the originality of wit and concept found in Virginia Woolf’s Flush with an intimate portrayal of the humanity of a cat that T.S. Eliot understood so well. I found myself so gloriously moved and entertained by Jeoffry who has leapt purring and stretching, hunting and curling his way into my heart -- Juliet Nicolson, author of A House Full of DaughtersMr Soden’s delightful, insinuating book curls around your thoughts and tickles you with its whiskers ... Soden jokes that if Jubilate Agno is a magnificat (a song of praise to God), the Jeoffry verses are a magnifi-cat. His own magnifi-cat recreation, bound in cloth-covers and sporting a Gainsborough kitty, would make a fine stocking filler - silk, buckled or gartered * The Economist *Oliver Soden has done for Christopher Smart’s cat Jeoffry what Virginia Woolf did for the Brownings’ dog, Flush. Except he’s made a much better job of it. This is a beautifully written, wise and wonderfully entertaining account of loyalty and the meaning of biography. Smart’s cat was indeed a magical being, and Oliver Soden has plucked a wealth of literary art from the cat’s life and from Smart’s unforgettable vision. I intend to give a copy to everybody I like -- Andrew O'Hagan, author of MayfliesI greatly enjoyed this book ... Oliver Soden has found a really vivid "ground-level" way to capture Georgian London, and as soon as Smart comes on the scene a most moving chemistry develops between the cat who has no words and the poet who is adrift in them -- Ann Wroe, author of Francis
£11.69
The History Press Ltd Battle Elephants and Flaming Foxes
Book SynopsisA unique look at animals in ancient Rome, perfect for fans of Mary Beard and Peter JonesTrade ReviewOne can almost see [the author’s] tears on the page when she describes the Romans’ cruelty to dolphins, lions and horses. - The Spectator
£17.00
Little, Brown Book Group The Good The Bad and The Furry
Book SynopsisThe Sunday Times Bestseller: A heartwarming memoir about a man at the mercy of his unpredictable, demanding and endlessly lovable cats.Trade ReviewThis book is very, very funny and Tom writes beautifully * Independent *
£11.39
Little, Brown Book Group Manny the Frenchies Art of Happiness
Book SynopsisIn 2011, Manny was the runt of the litter and on his way to a shelter. But when his parents scooped him up, named him after the world famous boxer, Manny Pacquiao, and began posting photos of him sleeping in their sink accompanied by humorous, optimistic captions, Manny went viral.Whether he''s wearing sunglasses, hitting up music festivals, or sleeping in adorable costumes, this little Frenchie always encourages a positive, do-gooder outlook to his followers. Packed with cheeky humor, witty wisdom, and charming anecdotes, Manny the Frenchie''s Art of Happiness will satisfy dog lovers of all breeds.Based on his popular Instagram feed @Manny_the_Frenchie, this is an illustrated and humorous guide to living a happy and fulfilling life by ''the most famous French bulldog in the world...who''s downright amazing'' (Buzzfeed.com).
£9.74
Little, Brown Book Group A Cotswold Family Life
Book SynopsisFrom No.1 Sunday Times bestseller Clare Mackintosh, A Cotswold Family Life is a warm, humorous memoir of family life in the countryside''Insightful, funny, absorbing'' Prue Leith''Original yet totally recognisable'' Katie Fforde''Sheer bliss!'' Jill Mansell''Heartfelt and poignant'' Sunday ExpressI have always loved the Cotswolds. I think I loved them even before I found them, in that half-formed ideal one has of where to put down roots. Somewhere peaceful, green, where the road meanders between drystone walls and from town to town, and a strip of blue bursts from brook to river and back again.For eight years, Clare Mackintosh wrote for Cotswold Life about the ups and downs of life with a young family in the countryside. In this memoir, she brings together all of those stories - and more - for the first time. From keeping chickens to getting the WI drunk, longing for aTrade ReviewClare Mackintosh is the bestselling author of psychological thrillers full of dark and menacing twists, turns and surprise shocks. Here, in a collection of columns from Cotswold Life magazine, the villains are head lice on the scalps of her three children and the red mites that besiege her chickens . . . The gentle, wry humour has genuinely laugh-out-loud moments . . . Her columns are heartfelt and poignant, adding emotional depth to breezy, blithe accounts * Sunday Express *
£10.44
Little, Brown Book Group Will You Take Me Home The brave rescue dog from
Book Synopsis ''A moving true story that will pull at the heartstrings'' - Woman & Home The first book in the Paws of Fame series, which follows movie animal trainer Julie Tottman as she rescues, nurtures and transforms animals in need of a second chance into film stars. Pickles the Yorkshire Terrier has just had her litter of puppies taken away from her - who knows how many litters she''s delivered and watched the same thing happen to. She''s been left behind in an overcrowded, noisy and dirty barn. She''s very weak and her body is burning all over from a painful skin condition. This has been her life for six years and it will likely never change. Or will it?Julie is a young animal trainer for the movies and is looking for a Yorkshire Terrier for a new film she''s working on with Colin Firth and Amanda Bynes. By chance, she hears of a puppy farm that has been raided by the authorities - the dogs werTrade ReviewA moving true story that will pull at the heartstrings * Woman & Home *
£6.39
Little, Brown Book Group Rescue Me
Book SynopsisThe heart-warming true story of the dog who played Fang in Harry PotterMonkey is a young Neapolitan Mastiff; larger than life, full of energy and eager to please. But his human doesn''t like him. He shouts at him all the time - Monkey doesn''t know why - and he won''t feed him. Monkey''s so hungry his ribs are showing. Eventually his owner gives him away, saying Monkey is too aggressive, and Monkey finds himself in a rescue centre where he''s cared for - but by people who are scared of him.Meanwhile, up and coming animal trainer for the movies Julie Tottman is about to start filming Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, the fourth in the Harry Potter series, when crisis strikes: the dog playing Fang has dropped out. Julie needs to find a blue Neapolitan Mastiff to fill the part and fast. A big believer in rescuing dogs, she starts calling centres. As chance would have it, one in Northampton has a dog who might fit the bill - b
£8.99
Little, Brown Book Group Awakenings a guide to living a vegan lifestyle
Book SynopsisA truly vegan lifestyle is more than just the food you eat, it''s the shoes on your feet, the clothes in your wardrobe, the contents of your cupboards and your make-up bag. Whether vegan for moral, ethical or environmental reasons Lucy Watson demystifies how to live a holistic vegan life, whether it''s something you''ve been practising for years or is a way of life you''re just discovering.Simple, practical and full of beautiful images Awakenings is perfect for anyone looking to reduce their environmental impact and make ethical choices that don''t impact on animals.
£15.29
Little, Brown Book Group My Farming Life
Book SynopsisAS SEEN ON BBC TWO''S HIT TV-SHOW ''THIS FARMING LIFE''''A heartwarming tale of life on the land'' Alan Titchmarsh''There''s love and loss, challenge and adversity, but above all it''s warm, insightful and inspiring'' Helen Skelton''Will inspire any reader to look at the countryside - and all those who work there - with newfound appreciation'' Jimmy Doherty ''Uplifting, charming and beautifully written'' Adam HensonEmma Gray was just twenty-three when she moved to an isolated farm in Northumberland, becoming Britain''s youngest solo shepherdess. In the seasons that followed, Emma fell in love with its rolling fields, surrounding forest and sturdy farmhouse, tending her sheep and training her dogs - and even found romance.But when Emma finds herself suddenly alone again, heartbroken and recovering from a serious accident, she wonders if her isolated existence is still such a sensible idea. Even if she
£9.99
Little, Brown Book Group My Farming Life Tales from a shepherdess on a
Book SynopsisAS SEEN ON BBC TWO''S HIT TV-SHOW ''THIS FARMING LIFE''''A heartwarming tale of life on the land'' Alan Titchmarsh''There''s love and loss, challenge and adversity, but above all it''s warm, insightful and inspiring'' Helen Skelton''Will inspire any reader to look at the countryside - and all those who work there - with newfound appreciation'' Jimmy Doherty ''Uplifting, charming and beautifully written'' Adam HensonEmma Gray was just twenty-three when she moved to an isolated farm in Northumberland, becoming Britain''s youngest solo shepherdess. In the seasons that followed, Emma fell in love with its rolling fields, surrounding forest and sturdy farmhouse, tending her sheep and training her dogs - and even found romance.But when Emma finds herself suddenly alone again, heartbroken and recovering from a serious accident, she wonders if her isolated existence is still such a sensible idea. Even if she Trade ReviewThere's love and loss, challenge and adversity, but above all [this book] is warm, insightful and inspiring. Thank you to Emma for encouraging us to embrace nature, even at its most brutal. A joy and an inspiration in equal measure. -- Helen SkeltonA heartening tale of life on the land -- Alan TitchmarshEmma is a force of nature - at once combining a tender and enduring love for the natural world with a fierce and unwavering determination to carve out a life from the land. A heartening and inspirational tale, told with warmth, affection and good humour, this book will inspire any reader to look at the countryside - and all those who work there - with newfound appreciation. -- Jimmy DohertyEmma's conversational writing style makes wonderfully easy reading * This is England *An uplifting, charming and beautifully written story of a farmer's way of life. In the rough uplands of Fallowlees Farm, Emma Gray must work incredibly hard to earn her keep - but despite all the challenges she faces Emma is steadfast, and her resilience, passion and love always win through. -- Adam Henson
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The History Press Ltd Ghost Pets and Spirit Animals
Book SynopsisGhost enthusiasts and pet lovers can combine their passion in this unique publication which will make a most absorbing read for animal lovers and those interested in the paranormal
£9.49
The History Press Ltd Dartmoor Into the Wilderness
Book SynopsisDartmoor is one of the few wilderness areas remaining in the UK beautiful, mysterious and sometimes dangerous. From its rich, moss-covered ancient woodlands and rushing rivers to its sparse high moorland and bleak prison, Dartmoor has inspired artists, poets and musicians for centuries. Since prehistoric times, man has lived and worked on Dartmoor, leaving behind mysterious stone circles, monuments and the remains of ancient settlements. From tin mining and quarrying to an ice factory and gun powder mills, man has endeavoured to make a living from Dartmoor, leaving his footprint in the wilderness. This book contains a fascinating mixture of informative facts and mysterious tales. Here you will discover the wildlife, the history, the geography, the legends, the industry, the harshness and the inspiring wonder of one of England's most popular National Parks. This book illustrates why people are pulled back time and again to Dartmoor, which remains a wilderness untamed.
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The History Press Ltd Hageneder F Yew
Book SynopsisThe yew is one of the most fascinating and versatile life forms on Earth, botanically rich and intriguing, and culturally almost without comparison. In history, mythology, religion, folklore, medicine and warfare, this tree bears timeless witness to a deep relationship with mankind. Yew was the wood chosen to make some of mankind''s oldest artefacts: spears, bows and musical instruments. These include items like the prehistoric spear found near Clacton, the 2,000-year-old wooden pipes from Greystones, County Wicklow and, of course, the famous medieval English longbow. In modern medicine, too, yew has proved a boon. Since 1992 taxol/paclitaxel has helped revolutionise the treatment of certain types of cancer. In botanical terms, yew is a mass of contradictions. It is a conifer which bears scarlet ''berries'' with sweet juicy pulp instead of cones. It is highly poisonous in all its parts except the red fruit pulp, and yet both wild and domesticated a
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Ebury Publishing The Man Who Climbs Trees
Book Synopsis''A book of heart-stopping bravery and endurance'' -- Helen Macdonald''A great read incredible adventures and a dramatic new perspective'' -- Chris Packham''[A] delightful, endlessly fascinating book'' -- Daily Mail BOOK OF THE WEEKThis is the story of a professional British tree climber, cameraman and adventurer, who has made a career out of travelling the world, filming wildlife for the BBC and climbing trees with people like David Attenborough, Chris Packham and Helen Macdonald.James''s climbs take him to breathtaking locations as he scales the most incredible and majestic trees on the planet. On the way he meets native tribes, gets attacked by African bees, climbs alongside gorillas, chased by elephants, and spends his nights in a hammock pitched high in the branches with only the stars above him.This book blends incredible stories of scrapes and bruises in the branches with a new way of looking at liTrade ReviewA book of heart-stopping bravery and endurance, packed with astonishing—and sometimes gruesome—encounters with wild creatures. James Aldred is an old-school hero, and his thrilling recollections of a life of adventure driven by a love for trees will give you new reverence for the beauties and mysteries of the natural world. * Helen Macdonald *The giant trees, described by James Aldred, are full of wonder and his fascinating book is a story of real adventure * Peter Wohlleben, author of the international bestseller THE HIDDEN LIFE OF TREES *A great read – incredible adventures and a dramatic new perspective from the arms of the world’s giants * Chris Packham *Passionate and courageous, in his masterpiece of a memoir, James Aldred reminds us that the sweet green world around us is as alive as any creature--and trees are wondrous individuals with deep truths to tell. This is a book filled with beauty, suspense and revelation. I loved it! * Sy Montgomery, author of THE SOUL OF AN OCTOPUS *[A] delightful, endlessly fascinating book -- Brian Viner * Dail Mail BOOK OF THE WEEK *
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Ebury Publishing Pugs in Costumes
Book SynopsisWith their little wrinkly faces and big, soulful eyes, we didn't think it was possible for pugs to be any cuter ... but look! OMG! They're wearing costumes! Pugs in Costumes is a collection of the best-dressed pugs around. From haute couture Oscar dresses and character classics, to inanimate objects there isn't a creature on earth that can rock a costume quite like a pug.Trade ReviewAn inspiring and entertaining collection * Daily Mail *While pugs make adorable pets, pugs in costumes are even cuter. Here are the cutest we’ve seen so far… * Irish Examiner *
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Ebury Publishing Daisys Gift The Remarkable CancerDetecting Dog
Book SynopsisClaire Guest was walking her dogs when Daisy, a fox red Labrador, nudged her breast insistently and stared up into her face with her big brown eyes. Sensing something was wrong, Claire visited her GP and soon found out she had a very deep and difficult to diagnose form of breast cancer. Daisy had saved her life, simply by smelling her cancer.With her scientific background and deep love of dogs, Claire intuited that Daisy and her canine pals could save many more lives, and set up the charity Medical Detection Dogs. Though faced with many challenges, Claire and her dogs have proven to be a remarkable asset to cancer detection, and have changed the lives of many seriously ill people and their families.This is the story of how our relationship with dogs can unleash life-saving talents, changing not only the medical world, but our own lives too.Trade ReviewAn inspiring story ... a fascinating read * The Sun *The work of Medical Detection Dogs is moving and mind-blowing ! And Claire Guest is phenomenal.I am pleased and proud to support her in any way I can, and cannot recommend this book highly enough. * Lesley Nicol *This is an incredible story of determination and belief. A moving, inspiring and hugely uplifting read. * Kate Humble *A deeply personal story ... fantastic. * Dogs Monthly *A moving story ... inspiring. 5/5 * Your Dog *
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Octopus Publishing Group A Literary Cat for Every Day of the Year
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Anness Publishing Treats for Your Cat How to Pamper Your Pet
Book SynopsisThe ultimate book for treating your furry friend, with catwalk fashions and furnishings, kitty recipes, exciting games and amusements, and even a fun guide to astrology and your cat's horoscope.
£7.59
Anness Publishing Natural Cat Care Alternative Therapies for Cat
Book SynopsisAn expertly written guide to holistic care for good cat health and well-being, helping to prevent ill health and maintain your pet's natural balance and harmony. Step-by-step instruction is accompanied by 280 photographs and illustrations.
£6.99
Anness Publishing The Horse Box Breeds Riding Saddlery Care Four
Book SynopsisA visual directory of horse breeds around the world, a technical step-by-step guide to how to ride horses for sport, show or pleasure, alongside expert advice on tack and clothing and how to look after your horse - an unbeatable gift set of four hardbacks in a gift slipcase for all horse riders.
£17.99
Anness Publishing Horse Tack and Saddlery
Book SynopsisA comprehensive directory of tack for riding, showing, dressage, jumping and racing, with 400 photographs.
£8.54
Anness Publishing Cats Cat Breeds Cat Care The Complete
Book SynopsisThis comprehensive illustrated book brings together veterinary-approved advice on cat care and a directory of the world's best-known cat breeds.
£13.50
Anness Publishing Small Pets and Pet Care The Complete Practical
Book SynopsisThe essential reference guide to keeping the most popular pet species and breeds, including hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, rabbits, birds, reptiles and fish, with more than 750 photographs
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Anness Publishing My Rescue Dog A practical guide to providing a
Book SynopsisAdopting a rescue dog brings great satisfaction but special responsibilities, and a different approach to care and training. This expert, fully illustrated guide offers practical advice and inspiring stories.
£16.30
Anness Publishing Aquariums Aquarium Fish
Book SynopsisClear step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow instructions for planning, building, stocking and maintaining your aquarium.
£13.50
Anness Publishing Keeping Chickens Complete Practical Guide to
Book SynopsisAll the information you need in order to start keeping poultry: what features to look for, good poultry husbandry, and a beautifully illustrated guide to poultry breeds of the world.
£13.50
Anness Publishing Dogs Dog Care
Book SynopsisAll the facts and expert advice about owning and caring for a dog, along with a guide to breeds and their different characteristics, photographed throughout.
£13.50
Anness Publishing Horses Horse Care
Book SynopsisAll the facts and expert advice about owning and caring for a horse, along with a guide to 75 breeds and types and their different characteristics, photographed throughout.
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