Natural History Books
Anness Publishing The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs and
Book SynopsisWritten by a renowned palaeontologist and illustrated by leading artists in the field, this updated and expanded book covers the evolution of the dinosaurs, their adaptation, specialisation, habitats and locations, and current research.
£31.12
Headline Publishing Group Man Buys Dog
Book SynopsisDavid Matthews, author of the critically acclaimed LOOKING FOR A FIGHT, needed a fresh challenge after he had recovered from being a professional boxer. Drawn to the slightly shady appeal of greyhound racing, and not averse to making some easy money, he decided to learn the tricks of the trade from the inside and buy a greyhound. Unfortunately Zussies Boy, aka Kevin, turned out to be something of a dud, and Matthews soon found out the hard way that in the world of greyhound racing there is only one winner - the hare.
£12.34
Headline Publishing Group The Dogs Of Windcutter Down One Shepherds
Book Synopsis''There is no good flock without a good shepherd, and no good shepherd without good dogs.'' These age-old words of wisdom have always guided Devon sheep farmer David Kennard. But as he battles to save his farm from extinction, they resonate more loudly - and unexpectedly - than ever. The storm clouds are already gathering when Borough Farm suffers a succession of potentially disastrous setbacks. Suddenly the Kennard family''s idyllic life is under threat. Will David achieve the seemingly impossible and make a living through farming sheep in the 21st century?As he fights for survival, David knows he will be able to rely - as always - on his faithful sheepdogs but even he is surprised when the dogs prove to be Borough Farm''s secret weapon...
£10.44
Headline Publishing Group The Dog Whisperer
Book SynopsisReverend Graeme Sims''s faithful pack follow his every command as if they can read his mind. But their willingness is down to an enlightened training method using his technique of dog whispering, which is based on the idea of treating the dogs as partners, not as servants, and human and dog learning to understand each other. This detailed, step-by-step instruction book shows you how to communicate properly with your dog, including guidelines on: how to choose the right breed of dog for you (or whether you''re the right owner for a dog); how and when to use different commands; how to build a bond of trust; how to overcome problems with specific sections on the problem dog, the rescue dog, the nervous dog and the aggressive dog. THE DOG WHISPERER is a definitive guide to effective dog training for dog-owners and dog-lovers everywhere.Trade Review'Anyone who works with, lives with, and cares about dogs will enjoy and learn from this book. It is informative, entertaining, and real in that the author does not pretend to have always got everything right. It has humility and humour, and a great deal of wisdom.' * 'Works Wonders "Woof" ', Amazon *'I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants to understand their dog or who is a dog lover to start with. The illustrations are delightful. I found this book hard to put down.' * H.M. Brunton, Amazon *
£10.44
Headline Publishing Group Give a Dog a Home How to Make Your Rescue Dog a
Book SynopsisGraeme Sims discloses his gentle techniques for making any dog confident, happy and well behaved.Graeme Sims - the man who ''speaks dog'' - is hailed as one of the world''s most respected dog trainers. His approach depends on his matchless ability to get into the mind of the dog - to be truly a ''dog whisperer''. He explains how our misinterpretation of dogs'' reactions can cause them unhappiness and contribute to behavioural problems. In a series of case studies, he shows how, with understanding and patience, we can reach the nervous, the difficult or the disturbed rescue dog, and help them finally to feel that they have a real home. His book gives you a chance to look at life from the dog''s point of view and to understand thoroughly what you see; it is for anyone who wants to earn the right to be their dog''s best friend.Trade Review'From the enchanting photograph on the front, through to the moving dedication and on through pages of good advice, I found the book a most useful and apposite read' * Clarissa Baldwin, Secretary and Chief Executive, Dogs Trust *
£9.49
Headline Publishing Group Ask Monty
Book SynopsisIf you have ever wanted to know how to get a horse into a trailer, how to deal with a bucking horse, how to walk your horse through water or how to handle a two-month-old foal, then you need look no further than ASK MONTY.In this book, Monty Roberts, lifelong horse trainer and bestselling author of THE MAN WHO LISTENS TO HORSES, answers hundreds of questions that have been regularly posed to him by fans and readers over many years. He shares the methods and techniques that he has spent a lifetime perfecting, which will enable you to understand, communicate and work more effectively with your horse. Each chapter is devoted to a key area of horse training, and Monty''s methods are easily and practically explained with the help of clear diagrams. ASK MONTY is the essential guide for horse lovers everywhere.Trade Review'[Monty Roberts's] determined goal of teaching horses and people to work together through his non-violent methods has been an enduring feature of his famous demonstrations around the world - and now he answers just some of those questions. Essential reading if you're a fan of his amazing work' * Essex Rider Monthly *'Monty Roberts is a mine of... information... A really useful reference for anyone who loves horses' * Farmers Guardian *
£10.44
DK Audubon Pocket Backyard Birdwatch 2nd Edition
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£11.04
DK Audubon North American Birdfeeder Guide
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£16.19
DK Complete Horse Care Manual
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£24.00
DK Whats that Bird
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£8.99
DK Nature Guide Stars and Planets Smithsonian Nature
Book SynopsisThank your lucky stars for this completely comprehensive guide to our Universe.From asteroids and constellations to galaxies and planets, this star-studded look at space is the perfect package for space cadets and amateur astronomers. Part of DK’s best-selling Nature Guide series, Stars and Planets takes you out of this world to experience the beautiful sights and intricate details of our incredible Solar System. Packed with stunning images and expert information, you’ll enjoy the whole world at your fingertips. You’ll visit each and every planet and fly past the Kuiper Belt on this intrepid, intergalactic adventure.Come back down to Earth to discover all the tools and techniques you need to observe the spectacular night skies. You’ll see all 88 constellations in their sparkling splendour and read the stories behind their amazing shapes and patterns. The monthly sky guide will keep your eyes on the skies all year round.̷
£15.29
DK Nature Guide Rocks and Minerals
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£16.14
Health Communications The Healing Wisdom of the Forest
£13.46
£10.37
AuthorHouse The Candy Horse Life as She Sees It
£10.37
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc The Chicken Chicks Guide to Backyard Chickens
Book Synopsis The Chicken Chick's Guide to Backyard Chickens covers all aspects of keeping pet chickens in a beautifully illustrated, no-nonsense format. Kathy addresses everything needed to keep chickens simply, including coops, chick care, breed selection, chicken health, and beyond! Internationally known as The Chicken Chick, Kathy Shea Mormino brings an informative style and fresh perspective on raising backyard chickens to millions of fans around the world. An attorney by profession, Kathy is the founder and one-woman creative force behind her wildly popular and award-winning Facebook page and blog, The-Chicken-Chick.com. Now her practical, down-to-earth approach to chicken-keeping is available in book form. Sharing her years of hard-earned experience and collaborations with poultry veterinarians, nutritionists, and professors, she provides simple steps to care for these uncommon pets with confidence. Kathy’s Trade Review“Kathy's Chicken Chick blog is one of the few consistently reliable online sources of information on all things chicken. Her book does not disappoint.” -- Bestselling poultry author Gail Damerow"Kathy provides excellent information in a well-organized format about how to maintain the health of chickens and care for them properly. As a chicken owner myself, her book enlightened me on husbandry practices that I will incorporate into my flock. I am thrilled to have this comprehensive guide to pet chickens as a resource, and will recommend it to all of my poultry clients." -- Forrest I. Townsend, III, DVM, DACVS"I’ve known and worked with Kathy since 2012, and am very pleased finally to see a backyard chicken book written by someone so knowledgeable and dedicated to spreading real facts that dispel many of the rumors surrounding backyard chicken keeping. You are holding a well-written and reliably fact-checked book--and an invaluable addition to your bookshelf!" -- Mike Petrik, DVM, MsC, aka "Mike, The Chicken Vet""The Chicken Chick Facebook page and blog are meccas of chicken-keeping knowledge and first-hand expertise. Kathy’s book continues in that same spirit. Grab a pen as you read, because you’ll want to underline and dog-ear constantly. Newbies and seasoned poultry owners will learn something new and invaluable on nearly every page, from fun tipsto advice that may literally save a bird’s life. A must-own for poultry owners and anyone looking to start this incredibly rewarding hobby." -- Brettan Hawkins, Social Media Manager, Tractor Supply Company"As a large-scale provider of poultry, we understand how overwhelming it can be to get started and continue raising healthy chickens. The Chicken Chick blog has always been a rock-steady source of reliable, information for raising healthy backyard chickens in a friendly, approachable way. Kathy now offers the same common-sense, practical approach to the care and keeping of chickens in her new book, which guides chicken keepers through everything they need to know to raise healthy chickens. We highly recommend this book to chicken keepers of all experience levels." -- Jeff Smith, Cackle Hatchery"Kathy Shea Mormino has written a practical, common-sense, easy-to-read book for both the first-time and experienced backyard chicken fancier." -- Michael Darre, PhD, Professor of Poultry Science, University of Connecticut"This book is a must read for new or aspiring chicken keepers. It is also a great reference for people that have been keeping chickens for years!" * The Cape Coop *
£13.49
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc 101 Chicken Keeping Hacks from Fresh Eggs Daily
Book Synopsis101 Chicken Keeping Hacks from Fresh Eggs Daily will show you the finer points of how to spoil your chickens and beautify your coop with money-saving projects and hacks.Trade ReviewI was extremely happy to find several different recipes for making your own chicken feed, scratch mixes, sprouted grains, fermented feed, and more * Under A Tin Roof *
£17.09
Voyageur Press The Herbal Handbook for Homesteaders
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£21.59
Quarry Books DIY Chicken Keeping from Fresh Eggs Daily 40
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£16.14
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc The Birdhouse Book
Book SynopsisThe Birdhouse Book is the most authoritative book available for creating safe, sturdy, and easy-to-build homes for many of North America’s favorite birds. This updated edition includes important new and timely topics including impacts of climate change on birds, nestbox monitoring for community science, native plants, and how birders can help birds.Written with those who truly want the best for birds, The Birdhouse Book explains how to build and place functional DIY bird homes that are safe and appropriate for more than 20 classic North American species, from wrens to raptors. Each of the easy-to-build boxes and shelves within is accompanied by cut lists, specially created line diagrams, and step-by-step photography, making the projects accessible to those with even the most rudimentary woodworking skills. In addition, this practical and beauti
£18.04
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Every Dog Deserves an Adventure
Book SynopsisFrom the backcountry to car camping, mountaintop hikes to beach-day hikes, learn how to keep your dog safe and happy while on an adventure. From the Camping With Dogs team, Every Dog Deserves an Adventure encourages people everywhere to go on outdoor adventures with their dog. Whether it’s camping or hiking, kayaking or skiing, dogs love spending time with their humans in nature. If you have a furry friend, it’s time to go out and find a trail you both love. With stunning photography and heartwarming stories of how people got into camping with their dogs, this book is a love letter to dogs around the world, from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Organized by season, each section features photos with various types of dogs, hikes, terrain, and activities, as well as: Tips on camping with your pups A bucket list of great hikes and trips Key items you
£17.09
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Chicken Keeping Pure and Simple
Book SynopsisGet started keeping chickens in your own backyard with this down-to-earth guide by popular chicken-fluencer Nikki Husted (@purelychickens). Keeping chickens can look almost glamorous online. It’s all beautiful chickens, cute baby chicks, and coops that look nice enough to spend the night in. The reality is that keeping chickens is rewarding—but also a lot of work and, well, poop cleanup. If you follow her online, you already know that Nikki shares the good, the bad, and the ugly of this popular hobby. In her first book, she remains unfiltered while she shares the essential techniques and helpful stories from her own experience with backyard chickens. That’s right: you can learn from her own successes and mistakes! Chicken Keeping Pure and Simple addresses: Where to start: What are the rules for keeping chickens in your area? What do you need to get started? How many cTable of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1 Getting Started Good for the Environment Regulations What Kind and How Many How and When to Get Started Chapter 2 Giving Your Chickens What They Need Consider the Costs Let’s Talk Coops Coop Upgrades Coop Gallery Chapter 3 Bringing Chickens Home Incubating Eggs Buying Chicks Brooder Setup Faster Eggs Bonding Integration Roosters Chapter 4 Happy Chickens, Happy Homestead Happy Chickens Bonding with Your Chickens Children and Chickens Activities for Kids and Chickens Chapter 5 All About Eggs How Many Eggs Are in Your Basket? Nutrition for Chickens Styles of Feeding Let’s Talk Eggs! What to Do with All the Eggs Chapter 6 Troubleshooting the Coop Cleaning the Coop The Winter Coop The Summer Coop The Life Cycle Chapter 7 Common Health Concerns Biosecurity Healthy Living Conditions Common Injuries Common Illnesses Egg-Laying Troubles Common Pests and Parasites Resources Acknowledgments About the Author Index
£18.04
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc The Art of NASA
Book SynopsisThis special collector’s edition of The Art of NASA adds 32 pages of new material, a presentation case, a new cover, a paper model of the Lunar Module, four postcards, and a rolled poster.
£64.00
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Country Bird
Book SynopsisGet an informed yet cheeky perspective on the fascinating language of birds in rural areas with this witty twist on a traditional field guide.Country Bird gives birdwatching new meaning by pairing scientific insight on the sounds and songs unique to birds inhabiting rural areas of North America with a light-hearted narrative that reflects the personality and characteristics associated with country life. Vibrant illustrations help you identify the birds you see, and a journaling section at the back of the book allows you to jot down the times and places you spot a new feathered friend.Learn about birding in a new, whimsical way and meet 50 wonderful Country Birds, including: The White-crowned Sparrow, adorned with a feather crown fit for royalty The friendly Downy Woodpecker, a great neighbor to all (except when he starts drumming!) The Northern Mockingbird, a musical diva with some of the most complex
£8.99
New Shoe Press Grow Your Own Mushrooms A Beginners Guide
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£10.44
Cool Springs Press Axe in Hand
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£15.19
Epic Ink Books Sea Bird
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£8.99
Quarry Books Crocheting the National Parks
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£15.19
Workman Publishing All I Need to Know I Learned from My Cat The
Book Synopsis In the years since we first published All I Need to Know I Learned from My Cat , with over 2 million copies in print and the fastest-selling book in Workman’s history, one thing hasn’t changed—people are still starved for wisdom. Few oracles have dispensed as much common-sense truth as Binky, Suzy Becker''s cat. 'It''s O.K. to wear the same thing every day.' 'Know all the sunny places.' 'Flaunt your hair loss.' 'Get mad when you''re stepped on.' Life lessons such as these and dozens of others propelled the book like a champagne cork to the top of The New York Times bestseller list. Now, to celebrate the book''s double-platinum milestone, there''s a new edition: the original book, in a fresh cover, plus 48 new pages, including the Are You a Cat Person? quiz. The cat, Binky, is perspicacious and profound; the artist, Suzy, is utterly delightful; and the combined effect is one of immense and irresistible charm. Every cat fancier will recognize
£7.99
Workman Publishing Unlikely Friendships
Book SynopsisIt is exactly like Isaiah 11:6: “The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid . . . ” Written by National Geographic magazine writer Jennifer Holland, Unlikely Friendships documents one heartwarming tale after another of animals who, with nothing else in common, bond in the most unexpected ways. A cat and a bird. A mare and a fawn. An elephant and a sheep. A snake and a hamster. The well-documented stories of Koko the gorilla and All Ball the kitten; and the hippo Owen and the tortoise Mzee. And almost inexplicable stories of predators befriending prey—an Indian leopard slips into a village every night to sleep with a calf. A lionness mothers a baby oryx. Ms. Holland narrates the details and arc of each story, and also offers insights into why—how the young leopard, probably motherless, sought maternal comfort with the calf, and how a baby oryx inspired the same mothering instinct in the lionness. Or, in the story of Kizzy, a nervous retired Greyhound, and Murphy, a red tabby, how cats and dogs actually understand each other’s body language. With Murphy’s friendship and support, Kizzy recovered from life as a racing dog and became a confident, loyal family pet.These are the most amazing friendships between species, collected from around the world and documented in a selection of full-color candid photographs.Trade Review“Jennifer S. Holland’s irresistible volume features heartwarming stories of interspecies love and adorable photographs that are heart-stopping in more than one sense.”— New York Times Book Review “The feel-good book of the summer—maybe the year—may very well be Unlikely Friendships.”— USA Today “Jennifer Holland documents one heartwarming tale after another of animals who, with nothing else in common, bond in the most unexpected ways.” — Reader's Digest “With aww-inducing photographs, the book highlights the most improbable animal connections.” — National Geographic“Jennifer S. Holland’s irresistible volume features heartwarming stories of interspecies love and adorable photographs that are heart-stopping in more than one sense.”— New York Times Book Review “The feel-good book of the summer—maybe the year—may very well be Unlikely Friendships.”— USA Today “Jennifer Holland documents one heartwarming tale after another of animals who, with nothing else in common, bond in the most unexpected ways.” — Reader's Digest “With aww-inducing photographs, the book highlights the most improbable animal connections.” — National Geographic
£11.39
Workman Publishing Training the Best Dog Ever
Book SynopsisShows how to avoid or correct typical behaviour problems, including jumping, barking, and lead-pulling. This title covers hand-feeding; crate and potty training; and basic cues - sit, stay, come here - as well as complex goals, such as bite inhibition and water safety.
£13.49
Workman Publishing Unlikely Loves
Book SynopsisAn exploration of animal attachments that, in human terms, can only be called love. Take, for instance, the dog living in a wildlife sanctuary who treats an orphaned leopard cub as his litte beloved sister. Or the dalmation who mothers an abandoned newborn lamb - a lamb who just happened to be covered in spots like her adopted mama.
£13.29
Workman Publishing 97 Ways to Make a Cat Like You
Book SynopsisFrom the publisher of B. Kliban’s Cat, All I Need to Know I Learned from My Cat, and Bad Cat, comes a new book that answers the question all cat lovers ask: How do I make my cat like me?97 Ways to Make a Cat Like You is the perfect interactive guide to these mysterious, fickle, seemingly aloof—yet really, just particular—pets. Paired with a full-color photograph of friendly, extroverted, happy cats (in case you’ve forgotten what a cat looks like when he “likes” you), the 97 inspired, occasionally silly but always behaviorally-based tips and tricks prove that when a cat is treated right, he or she will respond in kind. Within reason. There’s the “Eye on the Ball”—record a tennis match or a Ping-Pong game on TV to play back for your cat when he needs a bit of exercise. “Cat Burrito”—wrap your cat in a towel, burrito-style, which is particularly good for anxious pets or trips to the vet. The “Boing, Boing!”—wind pipe cleaners around a pencil in a spiral shape to create springs. Carefully slide off the pencil so the spirals go “boing” when pressed. The classic “Tickle, Tickle”—tickle Kitty under her chin and softly say “gitchy, gitchy, gitchy” in your highest-pitched voice. And for the cat owner willing to go the distance, the “There’s No Business Like Show Business”—practice your best Ethel Merman by belting out favorite show tunes for your cat. Kitty won’t care if you’re off-key and she’ll enjoy the stimulation.
£8.54
Workman Publishing 97 Ways to Make a Dog Smile
Book SynopsisNews for dogs and dog lovers to smile about: The irresistible bestseller is now even more irresistible with a 4-by-6-inch “chunky” format. As quirky, colorful, and giftable as ever, 97 Ways to Make a Dog Smile is now fresher and more appealing. Developed by Jenny Langbehn, a veterinary nurse who has a gift for making dogs happy, here are 97 foolproof methods and tricks for putting any dog into a state of pure pleasure. Enhancing each entry is an adorable, full-color photograph of the guaranteed result—a smiling dog. Give these a try: Lower-Ear Noogies. The Thumper. Lazy Man’s Tetherball. The Hansel and Gretel—“For an afternoon of fun, scamper about the house leaving a trail of plain popped popcorn in your wake.” Or “Subliminal Game,” which works by sneaking a favorite word like “cookie” into otherwise boring jabber.* The tricks require no fancy props or special talents—jus
£8.49
Workman Publishing Polar
Book SynopsisTake a stunning journey to the ends of the earth through the colorful, fluid motion of Photicular® technology. A phenomenon first seen in the bestsellers Safari and Ocean, Photicular technology uses sliding lenses and video imagery to display realistic living motion in the pages of a book. It’s like a movie in your hand. Penguins waddle in their irresistibly happy way. A walrus lumbers across the snowy landscape. There’s a polar bear with her lively cubs. A beluga whale, breaching. A team of sled dogs sprinting directly at the viewer. And the miracle of the Northern Lights, shimmering like a silk rainbow through the star-filled night.National Geographic writer Carol Kaufmann brings the reader along on a voyage to the North and South Poles, and writes a lively and informative essay for each image, including vital statistics for each animal, such as their size, range, habitat, and more.
£17.85
Workman Publishing Unlikely Friendships Dogs
Book SynopsisA new book from the New York Times bestselling series. Enhanced with beautiful full-color photographs, these true stories of camaraderie, affection, and remarkable bravery are from the author of the New York Times bestsellers Unlikely Friendships, Unlikely Loves, and Unlikely Heroes, as well as other books and calendars, with nearly two million copies in print. Meet Rex, a German shepherd who learned to love and trust again through the improbable friendship of a goose. The pit bull named Dolly, whose antics with her best friend, Sheldon the tortoise, include games of tag. For the millions of dog lovers, this heartwarming and inspirational book celebrates 37 stories of unusual canine companionship. Trade Review“This sweet, beautifully photographed title… will elicit broad smiles from dog lovers and photography fans.” —Library Journal “The awh- and awe-inspiring stories and photographs in Unlikely Friendships: Dogs feature my favorite combinations: canines with all critters furred, feathered, and scaled, dogs with people, and, of course—dogs with dogs. I was amused, moved—and at times astonished. I shouldn’t have been: Dogs rule and these unlikely friendships delight.” —Cat Warren, author of the New York Times bestseller What the Dog Knows: Scent, Science, and the Amazing Ways Dogs Perceive the World “This wonderful book shows the enormous capacity of dogs for love and friendship. The stories here are fabulous, uplifting, and a joy to read, letting us know how much we still have to learn about the dogs we live with.” —Con Slobodchikoff, Ph.D., author of Chasing Doctor Dolittle: Learning the Language of Animals “Dogs win our hearts because they are all heart, and Holland’s new book is packed with stories of canine big-heartedness. Her well-told tales—from a rescued Chihuahua who pals around with a chicken to a Bernese mountain dog who’s a lifeguard—will remind you of all we love about dogs and why we cannot live without them. Certain to be a big hit with dog lovers everywhere.” —Virginia Morell, author of the New York Times bestseller Animal Wise: How We Know Animals Think and Feel
£10.44
Workman Publishing JUNGLE A Photicular Book
Book SynopsisJUNGLE features exotic animals in vivid colour and vibrant motion: A tree frog blinks his big red eyes. A tiger stalks his prey. A blue leaf monkey scratches his back. A tarantula scurries across the ground. A butterfly drinks from a tropical flower. A nocturnal tarsier scans for food. A vividly patterned macaw comes in for a landing.
£18.90
Workman Publishing Adventure Cats
Book SynopsisJust when you thought you knew all there was to know about cats comes the ultimate—and unexpected—guide to taking your cat into the wild. Here are cats walking on a leash. Cats hiking on a leash. Cats tramping through snow. Cats camping. Cats kayaking, canoeing, even surfing—yes, cats who love water. When animal writer and active hiker Laura Moss couldn’t find an online resource for hitting the trail with her cat, she created one. AdventureCats.org took off like wildfire, with attention from Wired, the Huffington Post, Outside magazine, BuzzFeed, and much more. Now, the book Adventure Cats—a collection of jaw-dropping photographs, inspiring stories of real-life cats, and all the how-to a cat owner needs—will take readers and their cats well beyond the backyard. Learn how to leash-train a cat. What to do if you encounter wildlife on the trail. Plus, winter safety tips, and how to bring a little bit of the outdoors to an indoor cat. The stories themselves are catnip for animal lovers, from Nanakuli, the one-eyed cat who hangs ten; to Georgie, a four-year-old gray tabby who lives on a sailboat; to Quandary, who not only insists on hiking with her family but also teaches them a valuable lesson: When you follow your cat’s natural tendency to wander, you experience the outdoors at a slower, richer pace. This book will delight every cat person, regardless of whether their pet is inclined to adventure. (Take the quiz at the beginning of the book to find out!) Trade Review“An excellent training guide for any level of outdoor fun.” — Library Journal “Simply the most extraordinary book about cats that I have read in decades.” —Frank McMillan, Director of Animal Well-Being Studies at Best Friends Animal Society“An excellent training guide for any level of outdoor fun.” — Library Journal “Simply the most extraordinary book about cats that I have read in decades.” —Frank McMillan, Director of Animal Well-Being Studies at Best Friends Animal Society “The purr-fect book doesn't exi... ??” - @outsidemagazine“An excellent training guide for any level of outdoor fun.” — Library Journal “Simply the most extraordinary book about cats that I have read in decades.” —Frank McMillan, Director of Animal Well-Being Studies at Best Friends Animal Society “The purr-fect book doesn't exi... ” - @outsidemagazine
£12.34
Lerner Publishing Group Fall Weather
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£8.99
Rlpg/Galleys Traditional Islamic Environmentalism The Vision
Book SynopsisThis work examines the relevance of traditional Islamic thought and practices for a lasting solution to the current environmental crisis. The book argues that only a revival of the traditional worldview which perceives all entities of nature as signs of God can effectively respond to the crisis our planet faces.Trade ReviewDr. Tarik Quadir’s present work on environmentalism is perhaps one of the best studies on the subject to have appeared in recent years. Through his thorough exposition of the environmental philosophy of Seyyed Hossein Nasr . . . and his spiritual approach to the contemporary environmental crisis, Dr. Quadir has succeeded in articulating a veritable alternative to mainstream approaches to environmentalism. -- Osman Bakar, chair professor and director, Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Centre of Islamic Studies, Universiti Brunei DarussalamQuadir has produced a brilliant work of research far transcending the book’s focus on technology, science, and environmentalism. . . . Accompanied by a plethora of notes [from] diverse sources, Quadir offers us a highly nuanced, intricately crafted investigation of the philosophical and ethical thinking underlying the environmentalist issue in modern Islam and the contemporary West. -- Leonard Lewisohn, PhD, Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies, University of Exeter[Regarding] the disclosure of the spiritual roots of the environmental crisis, it is no exaggeration to say that Seyyed Hossein Nasr is a visionary: for over half a century, he has been calling out on behalf of Mother Nature, articulating a vision of ecological harmony, and eliciting from many who share that vision a spiritual change of direction, a metanoia. . . . [R]ecommended reading for those wishing to know what they can do, at the deepest level, about the environmental crisis. -- Reza Shah-Kazemi, PhD, author of The Other in the Light of the One and Paths to TranscendenceTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction 0.1 The Environmental Crisis is Caused by Modern Technology-Based Lifestyles 0.2 Introduction to Seyyed Hossein Nasr 0.3 Failures of Mainstream Environmentalism 0.4 The Role for Religions and the Significance of Nasr 0.5 Nasr on Technological Solutions 0.6 Nasr and the Perennial Philosophy 0.7 Nasr and Traditional Islam 0.8 Environmentalism in the Muslim World and Nasr 0.9 The Need for a Sacred Science 0.10 Introduction Summary Chapter 1 A HISTORICAL OVERVIEW OF THE PHILOSOPHICAL ROOTS OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL CRISIS 1.1 Nature in the Pre-Modern Christian Europe 1.2 The Root is in Rationalism 1.3 The Renaissance Humanism and the Emergence of the Promethean Man 1.4 Scientific Revolution and the Divorce of Science from Metaphysics 1.5 Scientism and Scientific Progressivism during the Enlightenment and Beyond 1.6 Nasr’s General Recommendations for all Civilizations 1.7 Chapter Summary Chapter 2 THE PERENNIAL PRINCIPLES AND THE METAPHYSICS OF NATURE WITHIN ISLAM 2.1 The Perennial Principles and the Islamic Tradition 2.2 Metaphysical Exposition of Tawhid and Hierarchy of Reality 2.3 Chapter Summary Chapter 3 METAPHYSICS, SUFISM, AND ISLAMIC ETHICS 3.1 Nasr’s Strategies for the Dissemination and Application of the Knowledge of Islamic Environmental Ethics 3.2 Religious and Metaphysical Doctrines at the Foundation of Islamic Ethics 3.3 The Metaphysics of the Hierarchy of Reality Provides the Rationale for Shari‘a 3.4 Sufism and the Supremacy of Knowledge by the Heart 3.5 Sufi Popularization of Nature’s Wonder 3.6 Chapter Summary Chapter 4 THE ADVENT OF SCIENTIFIC PROGRESSIVISM AND THE MARGINALIZATION OF SUFISM 4.1 Nasr on the Contemporary Muslim Attitude towards Modern Science and Technology 4.2 The Advent of Scientific Progressivism 4.3 The Salafi Modernists 4.4 Conservative Salafi Rejection of Secularism 4.5 Revivalist/Revolutionary Salafi Movements 4.6 Transcendence of God and the Growing Affinity between Wahhabis and Salafis 4.7 Chapter Summary Chapter 5 THE PERENNIAL PRINCIPLES AND THE TRADITIONAL ISLAMIC SCIENCES 5.1 Traditional Islamic Sciences 5.2 Classification of Sciences 5.3 Example of the Traditional Scientists 5.4 Chapter Summary Chapter 6 NASR’S CRITIQUE OF MODERN SCIENCE AND SCIENTISM 6.1 Nasr and the Philosophy of Science 6.2 Limitations of Modern Science 6.3 Scientism Denies tawhid and the Hierarchy of Reality 6.4 Scientism Denies any Ultimate Meaning or Purpose 6.5 Scientism in Action 6.6 Nasr’s Arguments against the Theory of Evolution 6.7 Modern Science as a Way of Takthir 6.8 Takthir, the Environmental Crisis, and the Predicament for Muslims 6.9 Chapter Summary Chapter 7 TECHNOLOGY IS NOT VALUE-NEUTRAL 7.1 Work and Spirituality in Islam 7.2 The Machine and its Relationship with the Human Being 7.3 Preservation and Revival of Traditional Modes of Production 7.4 Chapter Summary Chapter 8 TOWARDS AN ISLAMIC SCIENCE 8.1 Why Metaphysics? Why the Metaphysics of Mulla Sadra? 8.2 An Outline of Sadra’s Natural Philosophy 8.3 Implications of Mulla Sadra’s Natural Philosophy 8.4 Technology Based on the New Islamic Science 8.5 The Debate over Islamic Science 8.6 Reform of Educational Institutions 8.7 Chapter Summary Chapter 9 CONCLUSION 9.1 Summary of Nasr’s Approach for the Islamic World 9.2 What Have We Achieved? 9.3 Final Reflections Bibliography Index
£33.25
Running Press,U.S. Cats on Catnip
Book SynopsisSend friends and family near and far completely adorable postcards of cats as they play with, roll in, and chow down their favorite snack of choice -- catnip.If you believe cats are nothing but grace and sophistication, then you''ve never seen a cat on catnip! Inspired by the bestselling book, Cats on Catnip, this deluxe postcard book includes 20 postcards (2 cards of each design). Professional pet photographer and self-confessed crazy cat man Andrew Marttila''s brilliant photography captures a variety of breeds with purrrrsonality as they live the high (ahem) life.
£7.99
Running Press,U.S. This Is a Book for People Who Love the National
Book Synopsis Smart, short, and irresistibly illustrated, This Is a Book for People Who Love National Parks is a park-by-park celebration of the American outdoors. For devoted park-goers and casual campers alike, this charming guide is nothing short of a celebration of America''s natural wonders. An introduction to the storied history of the Parks Service is paired with engaging profiles of each of the sixty-one National Parks, from Acadia to Zion and everything in between. Quirky facts and key dates are woven throughout, while refreshingly modern illustrations capture the iconic features of each majestic setting. Deeply researched but not too serious, This Is a Book for People Who Love National Parks is an essential addition to every park lover''s field library.
£11.39
Running Press,U.S. Doggos Doing Things
Book SynopsisChonkybois, lowriders, borkers, and floofs -- these are just a few of the many cute characters you''ll discover in Doggos Doing Things, an irresistible gift book based on the wildly popular Instagram account of the same name.This hilarious book pairs adorable photos of puppos of all shapes (from smol flufferinos to long boys), sizes (from big woofers to lil yippers), and breeds (from puggos to labbers and huskos) with ridiculous captions describing what they''re up to -- which is usually looking for snaccos or just bestowing love upon their hoomans.With more than 150 pictures of adorable pupperinos and a thicc layer of humor by way of the internet''s unique dog speak, it''s a celebration of man''s best friend and good boys (and girls) everywhere.
£12.34
Running Press,U.S. Corgi Butts Journal
Book SynopsisThis cheeky corgi journal is the perfect fuzzy companion for dog lovers: no one can resist the sploot! Making a list or jotting down some thoughts has never been so cute: fluffy corgis frolic through the dotted pages of this adorable journal, accompanied by fifty clever facts about the breed. Illustrations in the corner reveal a wiggling, walking corgi with a flipbook movement. The cherry on top is a fuzzy flocked cover, for ultimate pettability. Features include: Dotted writing pages on woodfree paper Full-color corgi illustrations throughout 50 facts and quips about the breed, beloved by the Queen of England! A flipbook-style animation of a walking corgi
£11.69
Running Press Birds A Wooden Magnet Set
Book SynopsisBring the beauty of the birds of North America to your home or office with this keepsake set of illustrated wooden magnets, fold-out poster, sticker sheets, and mini species guidebook. DELUXE WOODEN MAGNETS: This set includes 8 full-color, illustrated wooden magnets, each featuring a unique bird species (Bluethroat, Green Jay, Northern Cardinal, Hooded Warbler, Northern Jacana, Gambel's Quail, Rock Ptarmigan, Snowy Owl). FOLD-OUT POSTER: Show off your love for your feathered friends with this 6 3/8 X 7 1/4 inch illustrated fold-out poster. BOOK INCLUDED: Learn the ins and outs of the 8 featured bird species, plus birding basics, in the enclosed 48-page, fully-illustrated paperback book. BONUS STICKER SHEETS: Two sheets of full-color stickers add avian flair to anything you place them on. A UNIQUE GIFT FOR BIRD LOVERS: Bird lovers of all ages and abilities will love this unique gift set.
£8.47
Running Press,U.S. The Elements 2023 Wall Calendar
Book SynopsisThe 2023 edition of Theodore Gray''s beloved Elements wall calendar, based on his bestselling book, The Elements, is a month-by-month tour to some of the most beautiful and fascinating elements in the periodic table, complete with gorgeous photographs and fun facts. Featuring all major holidays and moon phases, as well as important scientific dates such as major discoveries, key people''s birthdays, and notable milestones, this calendar is both an aesthetically pleasing and functional way to keep track of your days. With room to make notes and fill-in appointments, this calendar is also a teachable way to learn new and fun facts about chemistry every single day.Perfect for scientists, students, teachers, and anyone interested in the beauty and diversity of science and nature, this calendar showcases over a dozen elements with full-page photographs of their pure form. Included are interesting and informative anecdotes, history, and facts about each eleme
£12.34
Running Press,U.S. Drinking with My Dog
Book SynopsisIf there''s one thing we know, it''s that we can survive anything with a furry companion and a cocktail by our side. Enter Drinking with My Dog, which combines our devotion to dogs with celebratory drinks in this charming, pet-centric cocktail book from Natalie Bovis of The Liquid Muse. Inside you''ll find everything you need to know to set up your home bar and mix 60+ delicious cocktails organized into dog-themed chapters, featuring rescue dogs, famous furbabies, wild dogs, cocktails for pawlidays throughout the year, and more. Also included is canine history, whimsical illustrations, and toast-worthy quotes. Drinking with My Dog is the ideal companion for dog lovers and drink enthusiasts alike, and is the cocktail book we''ve always needed to help us raise a glass to wo/man''s best friend!
£17.09
Running Press,U.S. This Is a Book for People Who Love Mushrooms
Book SynopsisA celebratory compendium of nature's weirdest and most wonderful fungi, with gorgeously illustrated profiles of notable mushrooms and information on foraging, understanding, and appreciating these magnificent living thingsFor amateur mycologists and experienced foragers alike, this delightful guide acts as a welcome to the wonderful world of mushrooms. From the most common and recognizable varieties frequently found in your supermarket aisle or backyard to the rarest, most fantastical offerings that look straight out of a fairytale illustration and everything in between, This Is a Book for People Who Love Mushrooms is a carefully researched, whimsically illustrated primer on a subject that naturalists are discovering more about each year. Accessible to enthusiasts of all levels, it is the perfect gift for the mushroom lover in your life.
£11.69
