Natural History Books
Field Studies Council Illustrated Key to the Families of British
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£7.17
Corpus Publishing Limited Life Skills and Learning
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£28.45
Mount Orleans Press There's Something Special About Cranes: Memories
Book SynopsisGeorge Archibald heads the International Crane Foundation. In this charmingly illustrated book he shares his experience of the 15 species of crane in amusing and interesting anecdotes.
£9.02
John Beaufoy Publishing Ltd More Australian Birding Tales: A highly personal
Book SynopsisMore Australian Birding Tales takes up where the author's best-selling first book, An Australian Birding Year, ended. In this new book Bruce Richardson describes his further birding adventures, which take his total 'life list' from 672 to 759, well exceeding his initial target of 700 species. He delights in finding new 'lifer' species, whether they are common but not yet seen by him or mega rarities, but he also glories in the fact that his birding trips take him to stunning parts of Australia that he wouldn't normally have visited. He travels through the outback, takes the ferry over to Tasmania, makes several pelagic expeditions and goes on a memorable trip to Cocos/Keeling and Christmas Islands. He describes his travels with humour, and intersperses the ticks and the dips of birding with personal anecdotes of a life lived through good times and bad. Although reaching the 700 species target was a milestone, for Bruce birding is equally about the vibe, the good friends he makes along the way and his exploration of the glorious Australian countryside. He certainly does see some cool birds though.Trade Review"I love it! The same combination of cracking wit and deep insight that made An Australian Birding Year so memorable....this is a wonderful, major success" --Kenn Kaufman, Kaufman Field Guides
£16.99
John Beaufoy Publishing Ltd An Underwater Guide to the Red Sea (2nd)
Book SynopsisAn Underwater Guide to the Red Sea introduces over 1,000 species of invertebrate and over 200 species of coral, forming the basis of a marine eco-system which includes 1,100 species of fish, of which just under 20% are endemic. The high level of endemism is one of the main factors that makes scuba diving in Egypt so attractive. The dive sites offer unobstructed opportunities to spot tropical marine life in crystal-clear waters, ranging from sharks and dolphins to gorgonian fans and feather-stars. Diving types include shallow patch reefs, drift dives and walls, and a collection of some of the most interesting wrecks you are likely to find anywhere, including the world-famous Carnatic and Thistlegorm wrecks. Many of the reefs stretch out far into the sea and form intricate labyrinths of plateaus, lagoons, caves and gardens. Divided into three parts, the first is an introduction to diving and snorkelling in the Red Sea including what to expect and where to base yourself; next a guide to the best sites for diving and snorkelling; and finally a photographic identification of 282 of the most common species of fish, invertebrates, corals and megafauna. The second edition has been carefully updated, so that it continues to be an essential pocket guide for divers and snorkellers.
£13.49
Little Toller Books Elowen
Book SynopsisIn the summer of 2017, Will and his wife Amy lost their baby, Elowen, a few days before their due date. After a traumatic induced birth, they returned from hospital to their cottage in the New Forest, grief-stricken and struggling to make sense of what happened to them. Unmoored by sadness, what became clear in the weeks and months following Elowen's death is that there is no established vocabulary with which to understand this experience, either for Will or the people around him. Indeed, as he discovers, there is no word in the English language for a parent who has lost a child. Without any linguistic or emotional scaffold, the disorientation of his grief feels ever more lonely and alienating. Elowen charts the darkness of Will's grief over the course of two years with unflinching honesty, but it also describes in sonorous prose what sustained him: the natural world, and in particular the silence and attentiveness of tracking wolves in the forests of Sweden. These animals, only ever fleetingly seen, nonetheless provided profound solace, and in the act of searching for them he began to find a way to live with his grief. This profoundly moving, ultimately uplifting book challenges the way we think about loss and help us to re-evaluate our relationship to the natural world. Elowen is not only a remarkable portrait of grief, but also an impassioned hymn to the wild and a treatise on the restorative potential of nature in uncertain times.Trade Review'A beautiful portrayal..raw, visceral, delicately tender.' Raynor Winn. 'A deeply moving portrait of a family that dares to be completely open and completely vulnerable. It is an extraordinary generous and brave book, and I am grateful to this writer, to this family.' Barney Norris.
£16.20
HarperCollins Publishers Gerald Durrell Authorised Biography The
Book SynopsisThe authorised biography of the great naturalist and conservationist Gerald Durrell, who died aged seventy in January 1995 in Jersey, where he founded the zoo he'd dreamed of as a small boy and pioneered the captive breeding of animals for conservation.Gerald Durrell was a world-famous naturalist and popular author who wrote, in all, some thirty-seven immensely readable yarns, including the bestselling My Family and Other Animals'. His other books include Birds, Beasts and Relatives', The Bafut Beagles' and A Zoo in My Luggage'.Above all, he paved the way in print for the popular presentation of the natural world on television and presented twelve series himself the early ones, of his own expeditions. Sir David Attenborough has said: He was responsible for changing people's attitudes to zoology and changing their agenda. He showed them small animals could be as interesting as apes and elephantsHe was a pioneer with a marvellous sense of humour.'His brother was the famous writer Lawren
£17.09
HarperCollins Publishers Coral Reef Guide Red Sea
Book SynopsisThe definitive guide to the underwater life of the Red Sea region, home to the richest and most varied dive sites in the world.Visited by over a quarter of a million divers a year the Red Sea is home to many of the world''s most popular dive sites.Covering jellyfish, corals, nudibranchs, starfish, sea urchins, fishes and turtles, Coral Reef Guide Red Sea covers all common species of underwater life of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, you are likely to see while diving or snorkelling.Each species is illustrated with a full-colour photograph and the text gives details of range and characteristic behaviour. Different species groups are represented by icons for easy reference and an illustration of the juvenile may also be included.A map of good dive sites appears on the inside front cover, while the inside back cover features illustrations of a number of common species for quick and easy identification.
£28.00
HarperCollins Publishers British Butterflies and Moths Collins Complete
Book SynopsisA comprehensive and fully illustrated guide, this book is the definitive photographic reference guide for anyone interested in butterflies and moths found in Britain and Ireland.Every species that occurs regularly in Britain and Ireland is included, along with a section dealing with the rarest of the rare' extinct species or very rare immigrants. There follows the main section of the book, which covers our larger moths; every species that occurs regularly in Britain and Ireland is mentioned.Trade ReviewPraise for Paul Sterry: 'Wonderfully descriptive photographs'BBC Wildlife ‘Whether you are a keen amateur or someone with a passing interest, this book will satisfy your needs.’The Sea 'Packs in lots of well-chosen detail in compact form'British Wildlife Magazine ‘A bookshelf essential’The Field
£16.99
HarperCollins Publishers The Ravenmaster
Book Synopsis''Packed with insight and anecdote, his story brings the Tower ravens to vivid life, each bird with a personality of its own. I''ve been fortunate enough to tour the Tower and meet the ravens a few times in years past; after reading this book, I cannot wait to go back'' George R. R. MartinFor centuries, the Tower of London has been home to a group of famous avian residents: the ravens. Each year they are seen by millions of visitors, and they have become as integral a part of the Tower as its ancient stones themselves. But their role is even more important than that legend has it that if the ravens should ever leave, the Tower will crumble into dust, and great harm will befall the kingdom.One man is personally responsible for ensuring that such a disaster never comes to pass the Ravenmaster. The current holder of the position is Yeoman Warder Christopher Skaife, and in this fascinating, entertaining and touching book he memorably describes the ravens' formidable intelligence, their iTrade Review‘He is a born storyteller’ Evening Standard ‘A born storyteller with a gift for banter honed by years in the British army, Skaife has written a book that is far from a dry monograph about the species … [it is] a beguiling, fascinating, and highly amusing account of the strangely magical birds. He is making us love them in a way that makes them more than mere symbols’ Helen Macdonald, author of H is for Hawk, Atlantic ‘A natural story teller, Skaife writes with affection and insight about these powerful, unpredictable and highly intelligent birds … a wonderfully personal account’ Guardian ‘The best Christmas presents are often a little unexpected and this lovely memoir of Yeoman Warder Christopher Skaife's experience of looking after the Tower of London ravens fits the bill. A beguiling mixture of personal experience, folklore and humour, The Ravenmaster is a charming delight’ iNews ‘A strange, wise and fascinating book that takes you deep into the interwoven myth and history of the raven. At a time when we're thinking more than ever about tradition and identity, this is a book that feels both urgent and timeless, with the Ravenmaster himself an eccentric, genial and quintessentially British narrator’ Alex Preston, author of When Kingfishers Catch Fire ‘The London book of the year this year has to be The Ravenmaster, a funny and informative account of life with the royal ravens’ Evening Standard ‘Balancing fascinating tidbits with macabre details (blood-soaked dog biscuits and ghostly sightings), [Skaife] titillates as he educates, rehabilitating the gloomy reputation of the raven. Skaife’s conversational style and disarming candor make this a rollicking tale fit for nearly any armchair adventurer’ Publisher's Weekly
£10.44
HarperCollins Publishers Tapestries of Life Uncovering the Lifesaving
Book SynopsisThe second book by the bestselling author of Extraordinary InsectsTrees clean air and water; hoverflies and bees pollinate our crops; the kingfisher inspired the construction of high-speed trains. In Tapestries of Life, bestselling author Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson explains how closely we are all connected with the natural world, highlighting our indelible link with nature's finely knit system and our everyday lives.In the heart of natural world is a life-support system like no other, a collective term that describes all the goods and services we receive food, fresh water, medicine, pollination, pollution control, carbon sequestration, erosion prevention, recreation, spiritual health and so much more. In this utterly captivating book, Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson sets out to explore these wonderful, supportive elements taking the reader on a journey through the surprising characteristics of the natural world.
£999.99
Harvard University Press Ecology without Nature
Book SynopsisMorton argues that the chief stumbling block to environmental thinking is the image of nature most writers promote: they propose a new world view, but their very zeal to preserve the natural world leads them away from the “nature” they revere. To have a properly ecological view, Morton suggests, we must relinquish, once and for all, the idea of nature.Trade ReviewRigorous and unsettling, Timothy Morton's book is a vividly realized critique of the political and ethical meanings of "place" and "space." Steeped in philosophical and literary history, Ecology without Nature is a profoundly convinced and convincing intervention, calling as it does for a more intellectually robust and politically supple environmentalism, one much better suited to the realities of twenty-first-century life. A more thoughtful reflection on the future of dwelling together in a vulnerable world would be hard to find. -- David L. Clark, Professor of English and Cultural Studies, McMaster UniversityMorton demonstrates that because most ecocriticism assumes nature/environment as a concept, most ecocritics perpetuate the assumptions of the literature that they purport to critique. He argues that nature is an arbitrary rhetorical concept whose modern origins can be traced to Romantics writing during the Industrial Revolution--essentially, that ecocriticism fetishizes "nature." He contends that a "really deep ecology" would let go of the idea of nature because it marks the difference between "us" and "it." Drawing on writers from Adorno to Zizek, and considering literature and art from the 18th century to the present, Morton offers a complex, important, and often playful argument that lays the groundwork for new directions in ecocriticism. -- G. D. MacDonald * Choice *We’re in the sh**. We have to face it and learn to live with it. That’s a basic idea in dark ecology, which Timothy Morton outlines in his book Ecology Without Nature...Dark ecology has a realistic take on the human state without resorting to false optimism or fatalistic tones of apocalypse. It also requires people to take control, and not lay down in the mud with blind faith of staying above the surface without ever drowning. When we realise our connection to the rest of the world, we understand that our actions reflect all life on the planet...Dark ecology has the potential to be the punk rock or experimental pop of ecological thinking. Or even the death metal, since it shares a goth sensibility that focuses on the dark. * Kasino A4 *Ecology Without Nature offers original and important critiques of ecocritical theory, in particular through its analysis of the legacy of Romanticism and the paradox of dualism that pervades much ecological writing. Its occasionally irreverent style and embrace of kitsch make it an enjoyable read, even when the associationist organization and technical terminology require the reader to slow down. However, this slowing down is exactly what Morton recommends for ecocritics as we enter the twenty-first century and the increasingly urgent demands of “this poisoned ground” where Morton calls us to stand. -- Janet Fiskio * Environmental Philosophy *Table of Contents* Introduction: Toward a Theory of Ecological Criticism * The Art of Environmental Language: "I Can't Believe It Isn't Nature!" * Romanticism and the Environmental Subject * Imagining Ecology without Nature * Notes * Index
£24.26
Scholastic Dick the Delightful Duck HB
Book SynopsisEven the most delightful ducks can have a bad day . . . What's the matter with Dick the Duck? He's usually so kind and friendly!But today Dick got out on The Wrong Side of Bed. He feelshumpy and grumpy, cranky and cross. How can his friends cheer himup?A magnificently funny rhyming story about the power of kindness andfriendship.
£11.69
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.
£10.80
New Shoe Press Dog Grooming for Beginners
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£11.69
Workman Publishing Really Important Stuff My Dog Has Taught Me
Book SynopsisA New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Boston Globe and Indie Bestseller! Playful spaniels completely covered with snow-There''s no such thing as ''bad'' weather. Two happy dogs sleeping, one on top of the other- Sometimes you need a pillow. Sometimes you are the pillow. The bulldog who''s headfirst in her bowl-Every meal is THE BEST MEAL EVER. Cynthia L. Copeland has a gift for discovering those sorts of simple, timeless lessons. She did it when her children were younger with Really Important Stuff My Kids Have Taught Me. Now she distils all-new wisdom from her lifelong love of dogs. Really Important Stuff My Dog Has Taught Me is tender, funny, warm, and utterly inspiring. Pairing an irresistible photograph with just the right sentiment, every page delivers a life lesson that appeals as much to our hearts as our minds. It reminds us again and again of what''s important, like love: Be there when others need you. Compassion: Even the smallest act of kindness matters. Perseverance: Keep going until you find your way home. A healthy sense of self: Make it squeak until someone pays attention. Living in the present moment: Scratch where it itches, when it itches. And that happiness is a choice: Leap higher than you have to.Trade Review“Really Important Stuff My Dog Has Taught Me is tender, funny, warm, and utterly inspiring. Pairing an irresistible photograph with just the right sentiment, every page delivers a life lesson that appeals as much to our hearts as our minds.” - Costal Canine Magazine“Really Important Stuff My Dog Has Taught Me is tender, funny, warm, and utterly inspiring. Pairing an irresistible photograph with just the right sentiment, every page delivers a life lesson that appeals as much to our hearts as our minds.” - Costal Canine Magazine
£12.34
Running Press Book Publishers Pusheen I Like You More than Pizza
Book SynopsisFollowing our adorable Pusheen Postcard Book and exciting line of licensed customisable fill-in books, I Like You More than Pizza pairs trademark Pusheen humour with a fresh format, offering Pusheen's millions of fans a new way to enjoy the brand.
£9.49
Wild Nature Press Sea Squirts and Sponges of Britain and Ireland
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£18.04
John Wiley & Sons Inc Ferrets For Dummies
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1 About This Book 2 Foolish Assumptions 2 Icons Used in This Book 3 Beyond the Book 4 Where to Go from Here 4 Part 1: Is a Ferret Right for You? 5 Chapter 1: What You Need to Know About Ferrets 7 First Question: What Is a Ferret? 8 Giving the Ferret a Physical: Examining Fuzzy Characteristics 9 Looking at the life span of a fuzzy 10 In this corner, weighing in at 11 Getting to the point about claws and teeth 12 Making sense of senses 12 Exercise and Time Considerations — Yours and Your Fuzzy’s 13 Taking a Whiff of the Odor Factor 14 To descent or not to descent? 14 Controlling your fuzzy’s odor 15 Getting the Dish on Financial Matters 16 Extreme Cage Makeover: Providing the Space They Need 16 Facing the Challenges of Ferret-Proofing Your Home 17 Ferrets and Kids 17 Ferrets and Babies 18 Ferrets and Other Household Pets 18 Leaping over the Legal Hurdles 19 Chapter 2: Understanding What Ferrets Are (And Aren’t) 21 Yes, Ferrets Are Domesticated 22 Getting to Know Fuzzies in the Past and Present 24 Ferrets throughout history 24 Ferrets have always had a knack for meeting man’s needs 24 Ferrets catching on 25 Spotlighting the Sport of Ferreting 25 Picturing the Physical Appearance of the Domestic Ferret 28 The spectrum of fuzzy colors 28 Fuzzy color patterns 30 Hanging up the question on ferret coat changes and colors 32 Crazy ferret categories 32 Not Just Another Color: The Black-Footed Ferret 35 The one, true North American ferret! 36 Are black-footed ferrets really that different? 36 Habitat (or is that prairie dog?) destruction 37 The Black-Footed Ferret Recovery Plan 38 Chapter 3: Ferrets and the Law: Licensing and Other Issues 43 “A License? But He Can’t Even Reach the Pedals!” 44 Ferret-Free Zones and Why They Exist 44 What’s it gonna be? Wild, domestic, or exotic? 46 Feral ferrets in my neighborhood? 46 Should people fear rabies? 47 Knowing the Law and the Consequences of Breaking It 48 Part 2: Finding Your Ferret and Hanging Up the Welcome Hammock 49 Chapter 4: On the Tail of a New Carpet Shark (Um, Ferret) 51 Ferret Shopping 101 52 Are You in the Market for a New or Used Ferret? 53 Starting off with a kit 53 Adopting an older ferret 54 Should You Pre-Order Blue or Pink Bedding (Get a Boy or Girl)? 55 Pitting Altered versus Whole Furballs 55 Boys will be boys 56 Girls will be girls 57 “You Want How Many Ferrets?” 57 Where to Find Your Ferret 61 Perusing pet shops 61 Picking out private breeders 63 Adopting from a ferret shelter 64 Craigslist and other classified debacles 66 Rescuing the wayward weasel: Stray ferrets 67 Getting a Vet 68 Chapter 5: Home Sweet Home: Preparing Your Ferret’s Quarters 69 Setting Up Fuzzy’s Cage 70 Size matters: Picking the proper cage 70 Fuzzy blueprints: Making sure the design is right 70 A home within a home: Finding a place inside for the cage 74 A room with a view: Finding a place outside for the cage 76 Making Your Ferret’s Bed 78 Setting Your Ferret’s Table 79 Serving your ferret’s food with a sturdy dish 79 Hydrating your ferret 81 Designing Your Ferret’s Bathroom 84 Potty on! Choosing the right litter box for your ferret 84 Picking out the perfect litter 87 Acquiring Accessories and Other Stuff Fuzzy Needs 89 Fluffing up extra snoozing sites 90 Ferret toys galore! 91 Leashes and harnesses for your ferret 93 Finding a good travel taxi 94 Chapter 6: Ferret-Proofing Your Home 97 Inspecting Your Home for Ferret Hazards 98 Laundry room 99 Kitchen 99 Moldings, baseboards, and under cabinets 100 Windows and doors 100 Floor vents and air returns 101 Plants 101 Heights 101 Electrical cords 101 Reclining chairs, rockers, and foldout couches 102 Fireplaces 102 Mattresses, couches, and chairs 102 Toilets, bathtubs, and buckets 103 Cabinets 103 Trash cans 104 Changing Some of Your Home Habits 104 Chapter 7: Introducing Fuzzy to His New Family 107 Ferrets as Social Animals 108 You and Your New Ferret: Making the Most of Your Friendship 109 Hold me gently, please 109 Letting fuzzy set up shop in his home 111 The steps to successful bonding 111 Fuzzy Meets Fluffy and Fido 113 Heeeere kitty, kitty! 113 Nice puppy! 114 Ferrets and other small animals 116 Preparing Your Child for the Ferret 117 Pause the cartoons: What your child should know beforehand 117 Fuzzy, meet Junior: Making the introduction 118 Fuzzy Meets Fuzzy: Adding A New Ferret to Your Family 119 Meeting on neutral ground 120 Messing with their sniffers 120 Forcing a relationship 121 Easing your fuzzy into the business 122 Heading Off Stranger Danger 123 Part 3: Basic Ferret Care and Feeding 125 Chapter 8: Filling Your Ferret’s Belly 127 Water, Water, Everywhere 128 Ferrets as Diners 128 Feeding the Traditional Commercial Diet 129 Wet or dry food? 130 Setting a feeding schedule 133 Changing kibble diets 134 Serving Up an Alternative Diet 135 Getting to know the wild polecat’s diet 136 The good, the bad, and the ugly on bones 140 Choosing commercial raw or freeze-dried raw diets 143 The evolutionary diet: Feeding your pet small animals or insects 144 Exploring the alternative way of feeding 150 Supplementing Your Fuzzy’s Diet 154 Omega-3 fatty acids 154 Omega-6 fatty acids 155 Savoring Treat Time! 155 Giving the good stuff 156 Avoiding the not-so-good stuff 157 Chapter 9: Cleaning Time: Not All Ferret Fun and Games 159 Cleaning House for a Cozy Cage 160 Doing your fuzzy’s dishes 160 Stripping his bed 161 Scrubbing (or scooping) the toilet 162 Tearing down the house 162 Getting the gunk off the toys 163 A wall full of turds! 163 Scrub a Dub Fuzz: Navigating Bath Time 164 One bath too many? 165 Picking a shampoo 165 Oatmeal — It’s what’s for baths 166 Choosing the crime scene 166 Doing the deed 167 Caring for Those Little Ears 170 Gathering supplies 171 Executing the ear clean 172 Nailing Down the Manicure 173 Choosing your clipping method 174 Performing the clip 174 Chewing On Chomper Maintenance 176 Performing the dental checkup 176 Brushing his teeth 178 Breaking Out the Hairbrush 179 Odor Control Tips 101 — A Summary 179 Chapter 10: Enrichment: Yours and Your Ferret’s 183 Why Is Enrichment Necessary? 184 What Does Enrichment Do for Ferrets? 185 Relieves boredom and stress 185 Facilitates bonding 185 Keeps their senses alive and well 186 Helps to curb negative behaviors 186 Keeps the flab at bay 186 Encourages curiosity and creative problem solving 187 Helps to keep bones, muscles, organs, and joints healthy 187 Improves heart health and overall circulation 187 Makes humans smile and laugh 187 Understanding Your Ferret’s Senses 188 Hearing 188 Smelling 188 Tasting 189 Seeing 189 Touching 189 Recommended Enrichment Activities for You and Your Fuzzy 189 Organizing your ferret’s play areas 190 Movement and physical-exercise activities 191 Social-development activities 193 Food-related activities 194 Training exercises 194 Using novel objects in activities 199 Finding Your Own Enrichment at Ferret Clubs 200 Participating in Regional Shows, Club Shows, and Competitions 200 So, you want to show your fuzzy? 201 Preparing to bring home the blue ribbon 201 Fun matches 203 Facebook and Other Internet Sources 204 Chapter 11: Have Ferret, May Travel 207 Fuzzy Is Going on Vacation! 207 Checking ahead 208 Packing the necessities 209 On the Road or Flying High 209 Road trip! 210 Taking to the friendly skies 211 Going international 213 Leaving Your Furball in Good Hands 213 Let the interviews begin: Finding the perfect pet sitter 215 Away to camp: Boarding your ferret 216 Ferrets as Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) 217 Part 4: Tackling Your Ferret’s Health Issues and Treatments 221 Chapter 12: Setting Up Your Ferret’s Health Plan: Vets and First-Aid Kits 223 Selecting Your Ferret’s Veterinarian 224 Interviewing potential vets 224 Going for a visit 227 Developing a good working relationship 228 Putting Your Vet to Work with Vaccinations and Checkups 230 Kits — The office visit 231 Adolescents and adults — the office visit 232 Recognizing allergic reactions 233 Titer testing 234 Stocking Your Ferret First-Aid Kit 235 Ensuring Emergency Preparedness 240 The basic (quick) evacuation kit 240 Collecting and evacuating your fuzzy 241 The deluxe (and orderly) evacuation kit 241 Chapter 13: Helping Your Hurt Ferret: First-Aid Basics 245 Behaviors You Usually Don’t Need to Worry About 246 Shivering 246 Itching and scratching 246 Yawning 247 Excessive sleeping 247 Sneezing, hiccuping, and coughing 248 Butt dragging 249 Drinking urine 249 Pain Management and Care 249 Determining if your ferret is in pain 250 Caring for a ferret in pain 251 Setting Up Fuzzy’s Home Hospital Room 252 Feeding the Sick or Debilitated Ferret 253 The Assist Feed Recipe: Better than Mom’s chicken soup 254 The feeding method: Just as effective as the airplane into the mouth 255 Handling Actual Emergencies 256 Shock 257 Dehydration 257 Bleeding 259 Vomiting 260 Diarrhea (and other fecal issues) 261 Seizures 263 Heatstroke 264 Hypothermia 265 Eye injuries 267 Fractures or spinal injuries 267 Poisoning 268 Animal bites 269 Electric shock 269 Burns 269 Blockage protocol 270 Chapter 14: Ferreting Out Ferret Pests 271 Booting External Critters That Go Bite in the Night 271 Fleas 272 Ticks 278 Ear mites 279 Sarcoptic mange (scabies) 280 Battling the Internal Bugaboos That Threaten Your Fuzzy 281 Heartworms 281 Extra care for your ferret 284 Intestinal worms 284 Coccidia (coccidiosis) 285 Giardia 286 Chapter 15: Handling Viruses, Infections, and Other Conditions and Illnesses 287 Gastrointestinal (GI) Diseases 288 Epizootic Catarrhal Enteritis (ECE) 288 Ferret systemic coronaviral disease (FSCD) 291 Covid-19 (SARS-CoV-2) 292 Intestinal and stomach blockages 293 Helicobacter Mustelae (H mustelae) Infection 294 Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis 296 Megaesophagus 297 Dental Problems 298 Faulty teeth 298 The dreaded dental disease 301 Heart Disease 302 Influenza (The “Flu”) 304 Disseminated Idiopathic Myofasciitis 305 Urinary Tract Problems 306 Bladder or urinary tract infections 307 Prostate problems 307 Stones and blockages 308 Eye Problems 309 Aleutian Disease Virus (ADV) 310 Canine Distemper 312 Diabetes Mellitus 313 Enlarged Spleen (Splenomegaly) 314 Hairballs 315 Rabies 315 Ulcers 317 Chapter 16: Finding and Treating the Big C and Other Lumps 319 Adrenal Gland Disease 320 Making the diagnosis 322 Treating the disease 323 Insulinoma 326 Making the diagnosis 327 Treating the disease 327 Lymphosarcoma (Lymphoma) 328 Making the diagnosis 329 Treating the disease 329 Chordomas 329 Itchy Growths: Skin Tumors 330 Mast cell tumors 331 Basal cell tumors 331 Sebaceous cell tumors 331 Chapter 17: Saying Goodbye When the Time Comes 333 Letting Go of Your Family Member 334 Learning from Fuzzy’s Death with a Postmortem 335 Selecting Fuzzy’s Final Burrowing Place 336 Choosing cremation 337 Proceeding to a pet cemetery 338 Opting for a backyard burial 339 Grieving for Your Lost Fuzzy 340 Know you’re not alone 341 Face the feelings 341 Give yourself time 341 Help others deal with their loss 342 Helping a Surviving Ferret Cope 343 Part 5: Ferret Psychology 101: Behavior and Training 345 Chapter 18: Understanding What Fuzzy Is Trying to Tell You 347 Say What? Speaking Ferret-ese 348 The dook 348 The squeak 349 The giggles or hee-hees 349 The screech or scream 349 The squeal 350 The bark 350 The honk 350 The hiss 350 You Make Me Feel Like Dancin’! Interpreting Your Ferret’s Jig 351 The dance of joy 351 The war dance 352 Decoding Your Ferret’s Body Language 353 The frizz look 353 The alligator roll and wrestlemania 354 The treasure hunt 354 The chase is on 355 Fuzzy stalking 355 Tail wagging 355 “Why Does My Ferret Do That?” Understanding Other Fuzzy Behaviors 356 Digging to China 356 Ferret fixations 357 The movers are here 357 A felon on your hands? 358 The zig-zag 358 Butt scooting 359 Coveting thy hidey-hole 359 Scoping out boundaries 360 Chapter 19: Putting Your Ferret through Basic Training: Easy as 1-2-3? 361 Just Say NO to Biting 362 This Way to the Bathroom 363 Harnessing Your Fuzzy for a Walk 365 Getting fuzzy used to a harness 366 Following basic rules when you’re out and about 367 Chapter 20: Dealing with the Behaviorally Challenged Ferret 369 Understanding Your Dracula in Fuzzy’s Clothing 370 I’m having growing pains 371 Nobody told me not to bite 371 I’m in pain, darn it! 371 Resource guarding 372 I’m a manly or bully ferret 372 I’m facing a lot of change right now 372 Biting always worked before! 373 I’m still fighting back 373 Some other reasons for my biting 373 Socializing Your Biting Beast 374 Getting a grip 375 Getting unstuck 376 Taming the critter 378 Bonding with the biting ferret 380 Part 6: Breeding Ferrets: The Facts, Fallacies, And Plain Ol’ Hard Work 381 Chapter 21: Should You Breed Your Ferret? Looking at the Big Picture 383 What It Takes to Be a Responsible Breeder 384 Deep pockets 384 The emotional stake 386 Time to care 387 Willingness to find out what you don’t know 388 Avoiding a Need for More Shelters 390 Chapter 22: Unmasking the Details of Ferret Love 391 Fine-Tuning the Organs 392 The boy (hob) 392 The girl (jill) 393 Making a love connection: Enter Neanderthal ferret 394 What Happens If Your Unaltered Ferret Isn’t Bred? 395 Mothering the Mom-to-Be 396 Strange craving? Keeping mom nourished 397 Providing a maternity ward 398 Heading Off to the Delivery Room 400 The typical delivery 401 The difficult delivery 401 Some Problems You May Face after Birth 402 A difficult mother 402 A mother incapable of nursing 403 Calling on the foster mom 403 Chapter 23: From Birth to Bundle of Energy: Walking a Fuzzy’s Timeline 405 Fuzzy Infancy: Birth to 3 Weeks 406 Furball Toddlerhood: 3 to 6 Weeks 407 The Terrible Fuzzy Twos: 6 to 10 Weeks 408 Adolescence Already? 10 to 15 Weeks 409 Part 7: The Part of Tens 411 Chapter 24: Ten Amazing and Creative Ferret-Proofing Hacks 413 Pool Noodles Be Gone! 413 Up, Up, and Over — Not! 414 Cardboard Cut-Outs 416 Yule Get Hung Up on Christmas 417 Dual Purpose Door Blocker 419 Couch Cures 420 Fixing Floors and Revamping Ramps 420 A Room with a View 421 Wired for Trouble 422 Velcro to the Rescue 422 Chapter 25: Ten Recipes that Make Your Ferret Go Mmmmmm 423 Hobbit Delights 425 Karen’s Brew 426 Raw Soupy Recipe 427 Barb’s Recipe for Hungover Ferrets 427 Ferret Bland Diet 428 Tui’s Chewies 429 Family Dinner 430 Mickey’s Meatloaf 431 Clyde’s Seaside Chunks 432 Bluto’s BARF 432 Index 433
£16.19
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Orchid Summer
Book SynopsisRemarkable ... Evoking the intensity with which orchid hunters pursue their quarry ... Vivid and expressive' Sunday TimesWonderfully vivid this is a beautifully written celebration of these mysterious and endangered plants' GuardianRich with orchids and their subjects ... A wonderful book' Robert MacfarlaneOrchid Summer is a heady celebration of the beauty and history of the wild orchid species of the British Isles, embraced in one dazzling summer-long hunt by naturalist Jon Dunn. The flowers that are the focus of this treasure hunt are exquisite and diverse. Some tower above the surrounding vegetation; others are vanishingly small and discrete. Some are sweetly scented; others smell of ripe billy goats. Some are abundant; others more elusive none more so than the last to flower, the ghost orchidCapturing the intoxicating beauty of these rare flowers, Orchid Summer explores their history, their champions, thTrade ReviewDunn’s descriptions of his “orchidaceous treasures” are wonderfully vivid and his account of his travels is full of amusing anecdotes … This is a beautifully written celebration of these mysterious and endangered plants that will delight orchidophiles and nature lovers alike -- PD Smith * Guardian *Remarkable … Evoking the intensity with which orchid hunters pursue their quarry … [Dunn] is skilled in describing the beauty of the flowers themselves. Orchid Summer contains no photographs and few illustrations but scarcely needs them, so vivid and expressive is Dunn’s prose * Sunday Times *A painterly book detailing a naturalist’s summer-long search for the wildest flowers of the British Isles; a hymn to the homegrown exotic * National Geographic Traveller *Dunn’s writing is assured and reflective. He has a painterly eye for colour terms and seems especially fond of them … The considered descriptions slow the reader’s pace and engage the imagination … To be guided by Jon Dunn in such a pursuit is a pleasure * Times Literary Supplement *Dunn is relentless in his quest to unearth the stories around the orchids that so enrapture him – and finds a few tales of floral skulduggery along the way! The history of these flowers, and the threats they face, combine to make this a great read for any plant enthusiast * Garden News *From Muckle Flugga to the Isles of Scilly, this is a journey through Britain as you've never quite seen it before – a riveting orchidaceous journey to find our most elaborate, elusive and desired flowers. Jon Dunn is a marvellous guide – a wide-ranging polymath, learning lightly worn, he paints evocative pictures and delivers delicious tales -- Patrick Barkham, author of 'The Butterfly Isles'[Jon Dunn’s] enthusiasm, knowledge and curiosity are evident in everything he does … Part travelogue, part memoir and part natural history poem, Orchid Summer is a dazzling, evocative account of Jon’s adventures … A love letter to these most magical of plants * Eden Magazine *In this intoxicating blend of nature quest, cultural history and science, Jon Dunn takes us through the landscape of the orchid … We travel with him to discover the orchidaceous secrets we might one day be lucky enough to encounter, if only we knew what to look for. And with this wonderful manual we now have a much better chance -- Miriam Darlington * BBC Wildlife *A book rich with orchids and their subjects ... A wonderful book -- Robert MacfarlaneA very thorough quest. Not only did [Dunn] knock off the species but he also found many of the colour varieties and hybrids. He has considerable knowledge and expertise -- Peter Marren * British Wildlife *Dunn … takes us on a summer journey across some of Britain and Ireland’s loveliest countryside … Celebrating the beauty, history and charisma of wild orchids, Jon Dunn … writes engagingly of these delicate and elusive flowers * Choice *Dunn is a fine nature writer, whose descriptions of locations are eloquent and often poignant … He is an erudite authority on orchid identification, while his digressions into their uses as aphrodisiacs, their promiscuous tendency to form hybrids that bamboozle botanists, and tales of their curious place in human affairs are constantly entertaining * Countryfile *An encyclopaedic romp through the spell that orchids cast on us – the history, intrigue and joy their appearances in our countryside engender … It's infectious stuff …Essential reading for all "orchidiots" * Plant Life *[An] assured debut * Guardian, Best Books of 2018 *
£9.99
Pan Macmillan Oaxaca Journal
Book SynopsisOliver Sacks is a physician and the author of many books, including The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, Awakenings (which inspired the Oscar-nominated film) and Musicophilia. Born in London and educated at Oxford, he held positions at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York University School of Medicine and was Professor of Neurology and Psychiatry at Columbia University. He is the first, and only, Columbia University Artist, and is also a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians. In 2008, he was appointed Commander of the British Empire. His memoir, On the Move, was published shortly before his death in August 2015.Trade ReviewLike all the best journals, it has a rich immediacy . . . the book is a rare treat. * Globe and Mail *Sacks’s boundless curiosity is always a reward. * New York Times *
£9.49
Union Square & Co. No Thoughts Just Corgis
Book SynopsisWhen you've got the itch to snuggle with a soft loaf of freshly baked bread, when you wish upon a star for a sentient beige throw pillow with legs, the world answers you with corgis! Regal, smart, loyal, and surprisingly athletic, the corgis in this bookspread out over 90 photoswill answer the call for a canine cuddle of any and every kind.
£9.50
Simon & Schuster Ltd First Man The Life of Neil Armstrong
Book SynopsisNow a major film starring Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy and Kyle Chandler, directed by Oscar-winner Damien Chazelle, First Man by James Hansen offers the only authorized glimpse into the life of America’s most famous astronaut, Neil Armstrong – the man whose “one small step” changed history. In First Man, Hansen explores the life of Neil Armstrong. Based on over 50 hours of interviews with the intensely private Armstrong, who also gave Hansen exclusive access to private documents and family sources, this “magnificent panorama of the second half of the American twentieth century” (Publishers Weekly, Starred Review) is an unparalleled biography of an American icon. When Apollo 11 touched down on the moon’s surface in 1969, the first man on the moon became a legend. Hansen vividly recreates Armstrong's career in flying, from his seventy-eight combat missions as a naval aviator Trade Review'Let it be said at once that his book is an outstanding success. It has been immaculately researched and is packed with detail, but written in a way that will appeal to readers of all kinds...this is an important book, and should be in every scientific library.' -- Sir Patrick Moore * Times Higher Educational Supplement *‘The man was a fine engineer, a good pilot – although there is some dispute about that – patriotic, cool, courageous and hard-working, just the sort of guy you want next to you when the chips are down.' * Sunday Times *'Although he was the first man to set foot on the moon, Neil Armstrong has always been the least public of the Apollo 11 astronauts. He has seldom given interviews, or lent his name to merchandising tat, or haunted the same professional old-boy circuit as his former colleagues... But at 75, he’s finally decided to break his silence - or to have it broken for him by his official biographer, James R.Hansen.’ * Sunday Telegraph *'To understand Armstrong on his own terms is to see a large truth of our time...[Hansen’s] mastery of detailis put to splendid use. The narrative of the moon mission is crisp and dramatic, the science clear. He deftly takes us back into those few days of global fascination with the adventure of the three distant voyagers and the tense uncertainty about how it would turn out...I finished Hansen’s Apollo story with a wholly fresh sense of awe at the magnitude of NASA’s achievement...a compelling and nuanced portrait of the astronaut.' -- James Tobin * Chicago Tribune *'To understand Armstrong on his own terms is to see a large truth of our time...[Hansen’s] mastery of detailis put to splendid use. The narrative of the moon mission is crisp and dramatic, the science clear. He deftly takes us back into those few days of global fascination with the adventure of the three distant voyagers and the tense uncertainty about how it would turn out...I finished Hansen’s Apollo story with a wholly fresh sense of awe at the magnitude of NASA’s achievement...a compelling and nuanced portrait of the astronaut.' -- U.S. Navy Captain William Readdy * Aviation Week & Space Technology *'Most of the astronauts’ books are about the adventure. Jim Hansen’s well researched and documented book is about the adventurer. First Man is a compelling story of a modern-day Columbus which provides the rare opportunity to understand the personal qualities driving explorers. Quiet, complex, and deep, Armstrong, as fuel was running out, was the right man at the right time to take America and the world to the surface of the moon.' -- Eugene F. Kranz, author of Failure Is Not an Option'A powerful, unrelenting biography of a man who stands as a living testimony to everyday grit and determination... A must for astronaut buffs and history readers alike.' * Publishers Weekly *'Ever since Apollo 11’s "one giant leap for mankind" in 1969 the world has wondered who Neil Armstrong really is. Now, at last, Jim Hansen has stripped away the myths and mysteries to bring us face to face with the man himself. This definitive portrait offers many new and fascinating details about Armstrong and his life and about the momentous and unforgettable era of exploration in which he was lucky enough—and talented enough—to play a key role.' -- Andrew Chaikin, author of A Man on the Moon'This impressively documented and engagingly written biography will stand the test of time.' * Library Journal *'Masterfully written...technically accurate, scholarly yet independent and accessible...Mission accomplished and a perfect touchdown.' -- Leonard David * Ad Astra, The Magazine of the National Space Society *'Hansen’s research is staggeringly impressive... A work that has great appeal for anyone interested in why we explore, who we are in this aerospace age, and what it was about the United States that could enable a little kid from Wapakoneta, Ohio, to take that "one small step" at Tranquility Base in the summer of 1969. A must read!' -- Richard P. Hallion, chief historian for the U.S. Air Force'Jim Hansen has captured the essence of Neil Armstrong, not only as the first man on the Moon, but also as an outstanding aviator and astronaut. I was there for Neil’s other major "space step"—he recovered Gemini 8 from the ultimate end game with aggressive action, cool skill and creative judgement seldom performed in any aviation or space endeavor. Just 16 days after the deaths of the Gemini 9 crew, he probably saved the Moon. Jim Hansen has written an exceptional and accurate account of a unique period in aerospace history and the adventures of Neil Armstrong.' -- Dave Scott, Gemini VIII, Apollo 9, Commander, Apollo 15
£8.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Whales Dolphins and Seals
Book SynopsisThis new field guide is a complete and convenient reference to every species of cetacean, pinniped and sirenian in the world, along with the Marine and Sea Otters and the Polar Bear.Every species is illustrated with magnificent colour paintings and a stunning collection of photographs, chosen to illustrate the key field marks which can be used to separate each species in the field.The author''s unique depth of experience and knowledge, coupled with the artist''s unrivalled skill, have come together to produce a neat, practical field guide that will enable any observer to quickly identify any mammals they may encounter at sea.Trade ReviewOne of the most attractive, well-produced and comprehensive guides ever published... Whales, Dolphins and Seals is a tour de force for author Hadoram Shirihai and artist Brett Jarrett. The lavishly illustrated paperback is a delight, with Jarrett's exquisitely crafted paintings, copious colour photographs and a text that is well laid out and highly informative. It really is a delightful book. * Sunday Express *This is an excellent buy and a must for cetacean lovers. * Birdwatch *It is likely to become the definitive guide to these fascinating creatures. * Saturday Guardian *An excellent book. The layout for the species pages is eye-catching but easy to read. There is a pleasing mix of photographs and and high quality artwork for each species together with texts that cover descriptions, behaviour, distribution and similar species. An invaluable field guide. * BTO News *This beautifully illustrated and informative text has fast become the definitive guide to the marine mammals of the world. * WDCS *Excellent field guide. * Wanderlust *Keep handy in the cockpit on your next adventure. * Ontario Sailor *
£19.80
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Field Guide to Whales Dolphins and Porpoises
Book SynopsisPractical and portable, this is the ultimate field guide to the world''s cetaceans.This outstanding new field guide to whales, dolphins and porpoises is the most comprehensive, authoritative and up-to-date guide to these popular mammals. With more than 500 accurate and detailed illustrations complete with detailed annotations pointing out the most significant field marks this new field guide covers all 93 species and every subspecies in the world.Many of the world''s most respected whale biologists have collaborated on the concise text, which is packed with helpful identification tips from cetacean expert, Mark Carwardine. Mark''s informative text is accompanied by up-to-date distribution maps for each species. Beautifully designed, to ensure critical information is quickly accessible, this is an indispensable resource that every whale-watcher will want to carry out to sea.Table of ContentsHow to use this book The challenges of identification Cetacean topography Quick ID guides Right and bowhead whales Pygmy right whale Grey whale Rorquals Sperm whales Narwhal and beluga Beaked whales Blackfish Shorter-beaked oceanic dolphins Longer-beaked oceanic dolphins River dolphins Porpoises Caring for whales, dolphins and porpoises Glossary Species checklist Sources and resources Artists' biographies Image credits Acknowledgements Index
£18.70
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC RSPB ID Spotlight Dragonflies and Damselflies
Book SynopsisRSPB ID Spotlight Dragonflies and Damselflies is a reliable fold-out chart that presents illustrations of 42 of our most widespread and familiar Odonata by renowned artist Richard Lewington.Watching dragonflies dart among the plants on a riverbank or at the edge of your pond is one of the joys of summer. But do you know a Southern Damselfly from a Variable Damselfly? Or can you tell the difference between a Scarce Chaser and a Keeled Skimmer? Dragonflies and damselflies known collectively as Odonata are some of our most fascinating insects. Although they only live for a short time, they have many behaviours that are easy to observe, including captivating aerial skills that they utilise to hunt in mid-air.The species are grouped by family and helpfully labelled to assist with identification, while artworks are shown side by side for quick comparison and easy reference at home or in the field. The reverse of the chart provides information on the habitats, behaviour, life Table of ContentsIntroducing the UK’s Dragonflies and Damselflies Habitat Distribution and Migration General Behaviour, Life Cycle and Diet Conservation Spotlight ID with Artwork
£6.51
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Weather Handbook
Book SynopsisThe fourth edition of this bestselling book explains how to combine professional weather forecasts with information from self-assessment of the signs in the sky, as well as from websites and apps, to arrive at a local forecast of coming weather. The Weather Handbook is the essential guide to how the weather is formed, providing readers with the ability to look at the sky and interpret its signs. This handbook has been the standard reference for over 20 years for skippers and crews of cruising and racing yachts. The fourth edition has been updated and expanded with new photos and explanatory text, addressing new sources of weather information. There are countless websites and apps providing forecast data, and The Weather Handbook guides users in how to use and interpret this information for themselves, taking a general forecast for a wide area to provide a local forecast for a specific location.The perfect introduction to understanding weather - <Trade ReviewAn absolute must for anyone who needs a forecast truly applicable to you, wherever you are. * RNLI magazine *The Weather Handbook is written in a conversational style that helps break down the jargon. And there are helpful summaries ... The handbook would be great to keep onboard, not necessarily as a reference, but as some easy and educational reading. * Sailing (US magazine) *The goal of the book is to teach readers to look at the sky, interpret its signs and leverage their knowledge to asses the coming weather. * Soundings (US) *
£15.29
Orion Publishing Co Jillian
Book SynopsisFrom the author of the ''great'' (Dolly Alderton), ''terrific'' (Zadie Smith) The New Me, comes a subversive, hilarious portrait of two colleagues, each more like the other than they would care to admit.''Wretchedly riveting'' Jia Tolentino, New Yorker''Butler is an essential contemporary voice'' Literary Hub''A master of writing about work and its discontents'' The MillionsMegan is only twenty-four but her life feels like a dead end. Working as a gastroenterologist''s receptionist and resenting the success and happiness of her friends, the only thing that makes her feel better is obsessively critiquing the behaviour of her colleague, Jillian. A grotesquely optimistic thirty-five-year-old single mother, Jillian''s chirpy positivity obscures her mounting struggles - until her downfall is precipitated by the purchase of a dog . . .''Outrageous and amusing ... reads like rubTrade ReviewOutrageous and amusing ... reads like rubbernecking or a junk-food binge, compelling a horrified fascination and bleak laughter * Kirkus *Wretchedly riveting * New Yorker *Butler is an essential contemporary voice * Literary Hub *Butler is an extremely sharp-eyed satirist, and the books are very funny, especially on the deadening banalities of office life -- Alex Clark * Guardian *A master of writing about work and its discontents * The Millions *The funniest book I've read in a long time, but also one of the most important ones * The Rumpus *The feel-bad book of the year ... sublimely awkward and hilarious * Chicago Tribune *Few authors capture the acidic angst of downtrodden millennials like Butler * The Huffington Post *
£9.49
Pan Macmillan Shetland
Book SynopsisIn this gloriously illustrated companion to her crime novels featuring Inspector Jimmy Perez, Ann Cleeves takes readers through a year on Shetland. Discover its past, meet its people, celebrate its festivals and see how the flora and fauna of the islands change with the seasons.An archipelago of more than a hundred islands, Shetland is the one of the most remote places in the United Kingdom. Its fifteen hundred miles of shore mean that wherever one stands, there is a view of the sea. It has sheltered voes and beaches and dramatically exposed cliffs, lush meadows full of wild flowers in the summer and bleak hilltops where only the hardiest of plants will grow. It is a place where traditions are valued and celebrated, but new technologies and ways of working are also embraced. Whether it is the drama of the Viking fire festival of Up Helly Aa in winter, or the piercing blue and hot pink of spring flowers on the clifftops, the long, white nights of midsummer or the fierce gales and high tides of autumn, Shetland is vividly captured in all its bleak and special beauty.A book to treasure, full of photos and insightful notes about the stunning location of the Shetland series, now a major BBC One drama starring Douglas Henshall.Table of ContentsIntroduction - i: Introduction Chapter - 1: Winter Chapter - 2: Spring Chapter - 3: Summer Chapter - 4: Autumn Chapter - 5: Conclusion Chapter - 6: Map of Shetland Acknowledgements - ii: AUTHOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Section - iii: PICTURE CREDITS
£28.00
Workman Publishing Temple Grandin's Guide to Working with Farm
Book SynopsisAward-winning author Temple Grandin is famous for her groundbreaking approach to decoding animal behavior. Now she extends her expert guidance to small-scale farming operations. Grandin’s fascinating explanations of how herd animals think — describing their senses, fears, instincts, and memories — and how to analyze their behavior, will help you handle your livestock more safely and effectively. You’ll learn to become a skilled observer of animal movement and behavior, and detailed illustrations will help you set up simple and efficient facilities for managing a small herd of 3 to 25 cattle or pigs, or 5 to 100 goats or sheep.
£16.14
Workman Publishing Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens, 4th Edition:
Book SynopsisSerious poultry farmers and backyard bird raisers have relied on this best-selling reference for more than 20 years. The fourth edition of Gail Damerow’s comprehensive handbook is now completely revised and redesigned, making it more accessible and informative than ever. You’ll get the most up-to-date details on shelter, food, health care, eggs, chicks, and meat, and recent research into chicken behavior and communication makes the sections on flock management truly authoritative. New color photos and illustrations provide more specificity and information about chicken breeds, anatomy, and health.
£17.09
Dogwise Publishing Behavior Adjustment Training 2.0: New Practical
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£28.49
Greystone Books,Canada The Hidden Life of Trees: The Illustrated Edition
Book SynopsisA beautiful, timeless gift for hikers, walkers, and tree lovers, this illustrated edition of the New York Times bestseller The Hidden Life of Trees takes readers on an unforgettable visual journey.In his international bestseller The Hidden Life of Trees, Peter Wohlleben opened readers’ eyes to the amazing processes at work in forests every day. Now this new, breathtakingly illustrated edition brings those wonders to life like never before.With compelling, abridged selections from the original book and stunning, large-format photographs of trees from around the world, this gorgeous volume distills the essence of Wohlleben’s message to show trees in all their glory and diversity. Through rich language highlighting the interconnectedness of forest ecosystems, the book offers fascinating insights about the fungal communication highway known as the “wood wide web,” the difficult life lessons learned in tree school, the hard-working natural cleanup crews that recycle dying trees, and much more. Beautiful images provide the perfect complement to Wohlleben’s words, with striking close-ups of bark and seeds, panoramas of vast expanses of green, and a unique look at what is believed to be the oldest tree on the planet.Published in Partnership with the David Suzuki InstituteTrade ReviewFor The Hidden Life of Trees (original edition): “The matter-of-fact Mr. Wohlleben has delighted readers and talk-show audiences alike with the news—long known to biologists—that trees in the forest are social beings.”—Sally McGrane, The New York Times“This fascinating book will intrigue readers who love a walk through the woods.”—Publishers Weekly“If you read this book, I believe that forests will become magical places for you, too.”—Tim Flannery“In this spirited exploration, [Wohlleben] guarantees that readers will never look at these life forms in quite the same way again.”—Library Journal“A paradigm-smashing chronicle of joyous entanglement that will make you joyously acknowledge your own entanglement in the ancient and ever-new web of being.”—Charles Foster, author of Being a Beast: Adventures Across the Species Divide“Soon after we begin to recognize trees for what they are—gigantic beings thriving against incredible odds for hundreds of years—we naturally come to ask, 'How do they do it?' This charming book tells how—not as a lecture, more like a warm conversation with a favorite friend.”—Hope Jahren, author of Lab Girl“A powerful reminder to slow down and tune into the language of nature.”—Rachel Sussman, author of The Oldest Living Things in the World“Charming, provocative, fascinating. In the tradition of Jean-Henri Fabre and other great naturalist story-tellers, Wohlleben relates imaginative, enthralling tales of ecology.”—David George Haskell, author of The Forest Unseen, Pulitzer finalist“Wohlleben’s book is at once romantic and scientific, beautifully articulating his personal relationship with the trees he has dedicated his life to. His view of the forest calls on us all to reevaluate our relationships with the plant world.”—Daniel Chamovitz, PhD, author of What a Plant Knows“With colorful and engaging descriptions of little-known phenomena in our natural world, Wohlleben helps readers appreciate the exciting processes at work in the forests around them.”—Dr. Richard Karban, University of California, Davis, author of Plant Sensing and Communication“You will never look at a tree the same way after reading Peter Wohlleben’s The Hidden Life of Trees, which reveals the mind-boggling properties and behavior of these terrestrial giants. Read this electrifying book, then go out and hug a tree—with admiration and gratitude.”—David Suzuki“Peter Wohlleben’s book explores trees in a unique way and gives them almost humanlike qualities as he describes their communication methods, solidarity, and teamwork ...The Hidden Life of Trees isn’t just about trees, it’s about how to be a good human.” —The Book Nook“A superb fusion of images and ideas, all dedicated to proclaiming the message that trees, and the forests of which they form a surprisingly interconnected part, are far more remarkable than most of us ever previously dreamt.” —The Well-Read Naturalist“Peter Wohlleben’s The Hidden Life of Trees received a makeover.” —Quench“If trees could speak our language, they’d put their voices together urging everyone to take time to read through Peter Wohlleben’s new illustrated edition of The Hidden Life of Trees.”—Planet Experts
£23.75
Search Press Ltd Embroidered Birds and their Habitats: Hand
Book SynopsisEmbroidered Birds and their Habitats explores the author’s fascination with birds and the ways they interact with their surroundings. The book is divided into three parts: Part 1 covers the basic requirements of what the reader needs, including design requirements, embroidery materials and additional equipment. It also includes a section on research and choosing a suitable bird and its habitat, and information on drawing up a design related to the bird and its placement in the wider landscape. Part 2 explores processes and techniques used in designing and working more complicated elements through two projects. These guide the reader through the entire process, from inspiration through to working design. The reader learns techniques for layering the background and stitching; picking up all the skills and techniques needed to complete a hand-stitched, low-relief panel. This includes elements embroidered both on- and off-frame. Part 3 includes further examples of the author’s embroideries, and drawn designs that could be used in future works. This section also includes information on finishing the work (mounting and framing), a stitch glossary, reference section and acknowledgements.Trade ReviewEmbroidered Birds and their Habitats is divided into three parts, Part one covers the basics for getting started, from choosing a suitable bird to how to draw up the design. Part two takes a look at the processes and techniques involved in creating your own designs. Part three showcases examples of the author's own work. Plus there's info on finishing and framing, a stitch glossary and a handy reference section. * Stitch *Beautiful birds, no complicated jargon or ‘impossible’ stitches. It’s a great book, no complicated jargon or ‘impossible’ stitches, with clear and concise guidance throughout. The book covers so much more than how to embroider birds, it walks you through everything needed to create your own artwork. The author’s love of birds and nature is reflected throughout the book – the birds shown are native to Australia however this in no way detracts from its use. It’s hard to choose a favourite embroidered bird from the book although the Forest Kingfishers (page 15) are so striking, and the colouring and texture of the tree branch and Grey Strike Thrush (page 50) is amazing. If you like birds and nature you will love this book. -- Mandy Strahand * Customer Review *I was particularly interested in this book as I love nature, the seasons, garden birds and also love embroidery. I was attracted by the front cover that immediately grabbed my attention and I was not disappointed. The format was very clear, beautiful photographs, clear instructions with useful advise and tips throughout. There was information how to research habitats, useful resources and how to draw and get started. I particularly found this informative as I am a beginner with drawing and has given me confidence to try. I watch my garden birds every day. I would consider this book for an advanced level however I know all the embroidery stitches in the stitch glossary and how to build the picture is very clearly explained. I loved the idea to create a stitch sampler and will definitely do this. I highly recommend this book, it is beautifully researched and designed, very inspirational and will be an invaluable reference book. -- Margaret Hitchins * Customer Review *Beautifully produced, this book focuses on hand embroidery rather than machine, which makes a refreshing change. There are chapters on how to sketch out your composition and design your project, with ideas for utilising photos as an aid. Samples of finished work are scattered throughout, rather than just at the end which I really liked. There are hints and tips on choosing fabric to enhance your work. Then come three very detailed projects, again interspersed with stitch ideas for the birds and habitats, full of photos, text and diagrams. So comprehensive that following a project through would be like a private workshop with the author. Finally, there's a section on framing up your work, examples of finished work and a stich guide complete with diagrams. I really do love this book, which I received for review, and can't wait to try some of the techniques. It's a joy! -- Christi Poulsom * Customer Review *Are you fascinated by birds? Embroiderer Judy Wilford was too. Choose your favourite bird, learn about its habitat and draw up a working design. Get inspired by two completed projects and discover how to layer and stitch your own background. There's even a section on how to mount and frame your pieces. * Sew Magazine, April 2023 *Table of ContentsPART I - Overview of embroidery Introduction 6 Equipment and materials 10 Resource and research 20 Design 28 The order of work 50 PART II - Projects and techniques A Brief Flash of Red – Red-browed firetail finch 56 The Nestlings – Rose Robin 100 Natural elements of a landscape 118 PART III - Inspiration and reference Studio folios 128 Finishing the work 142 Master works 148 Stitch glossary 154 Bibliography 159 Index 160
£21.25
Bonnier Books Ltd Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards Vol. 3
Book SynopsisIt's time to dust off your camera, pick up your binoculars and head back to the great outdoors as the much-loved Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards return once again with the best, as well as never-before-seen, photographs of wildlife; a waving polar bear; a squirrel photographer and even a pair of gracefully ice-skating penguins. This is a must-have book that is perfect for animal lovers and a wonderful celebration of natural habitats all over the world!The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards is one of the most popular celebrations of animal welfare and receives thousands of entries every year. It celebrates animals in their natural habitats being themselves. Backed by the global conservation charity Born Free Foundation, the awards applaud the tireless efforts made by some of the most talented wildlife photographers on the planet.
£9.49
Chronicle Books Pocket Nature: Leaf-Peeping
Book SynopsisReconnect with nature through the quiet practice of leaf-peeping. Every autumn, we’re graced with a breathtaking spectacle as the leaves turn from green to amber and gold. But how often do we stop to appreciate it? In this charming book, discover the fascinating science of leaf-turning, practical tips on where to find foliage, musings on what we can learn from the perennial, cyclical nature of leaves, as well as grounding rituals that encourage mindful observation of this stunning natural phenomenon. 2C line drawings and a textured case add a lovely visual and tactile component, and the petite trim size makes this perfect for taking on an adventure. At once meditative and insightful, LEAF-PEEPING reminds us of the value of slowing down and paying attention to the many wonders that surround us.
£12.39
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Little Book of Snow
Book SynopsisA charming celebration of all things snow. Is it true that no two snowflakes are ever alike? How many Christmases have actually been white? Do the Inuit have dozens of words for snow? Can it ever be too cold to snow? Our memories and imagination are buried in snow. It's the weather of play, joyful abandon and mischievous games – of snowball fights, skiing holidays and rattling down a hillside at full speed. It's the weather of childhood – the world transformed into a temporary playground. Even as adults, the urge to throw a snowball is too hard to resist, those impish, childish instincts overtaking our adult workaday selves. Packed with fascinating insights, outdoor fun, cultural lore and traditional wisdom, The Little Book of Snow delves into the history, science, literary and cultural heritage that surrounds snow, frost and ice – the perfect book for anyone who loves that feeling when you open the curtains in the morning and find the world has turned to white... 'Super-cute... Packed full of snowy snippets' Sunday ExpressTrade ReviewSally Coulthard's super-cute book is packed full of snowy snippets * Sunday Express *
£7.59
Amber Books Ltd Cats
Book SynopsisWhy do cats purr? How much can you learn about a cat’s mood from the direction it flicks its tail? How do cats show trust with their eyes? Why do cats rub against their owners’ legs? Arranged in chapters covering physical characteristics, senses, lifecycle and behaviour, Cats features a huge range of breeds from all around the world. From Siamese to Russian Blue, Manx to American Bobtail, Burmese to Bombay, the book expertly explores and celebrates this most beloved pet. With fascinating captions on every page, even cat lovers will learn something new. Cats is a brilliant examination in 150 outstanding colour photographs.Table of ContentsContents to include Introduction PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS Size, skeleton, skull, ambulation, claws SENSES Vision, hearing, smell, taste, whiskers, balance LIFECYCLE Reproduction, kittens, litters, maturity BEHAVIOUR Sociability, grooming, feeding, hunting fighting, playing, communication BREEDS FEATURED INCLUDE: Abyssinian American Bobtail American Curl Balinese Bengal Birman Exotic Shorthair Cat Manx American Shorthair American Curl Chartreux Bengal Cat Japanese Bobtail Russian Blue Cat Korat Burmese Bombay Singapura Ocicat California spangled cat Snowshoe cat Cornish Rex Cat Devon Rex Sphinx Cat Selkirk Rex Siamese Cat Tonkinese Oriental Shorthair Cat Havana Brown Cat Egyptian Mau Cat Persian Birman Turkish Angora Cat Turkish Van Cat Maine Coon Norwegian Forest Ragdoll Siberian
£9.49
Amber Books Ltd Tigers
Book SynopsisTigers is an outstanding collection of photographs showing these fearsome yet magnificent animals in action. Tigers are the largest big cats in the world and because of this, many cultures consider the tiger to be a symbol of strength, courage and dignity. They are featured in ancient mythology and folklore and continue to be depicted in modern films and literature. You’ll discover how tigers are adapted for hunting: A tiger’s paws and claws are one of its greatest weapons during the hunt. Strong, and powerful enough to kill prey with a swipe, the bones in their paws also have cord-like ligaments to buffer them from the impact of hitting prey at a full run. You’ll also learn many other fascinating facts, such as how each tiger is unique – did you know that no two tigers have the same pattern of stripes? Or that you can tell a tiger’s age by its nose? Young tigers have a pink nose which gradually darkens, turning orange, then a blackish-brown as it reaches maturity. With full captions explaining how these incredible animals hunt and feed, rear their young and survive in the wild, Tigers is a brilliant examination in 150 outstanding colour photographs of this beautiful animal.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Tiger Species All of today’s tigers are believed to be descended from a common ancestor who lived around 72,000–108,000 years ago. Tigers are the world’s biggest wild cat and the Siberian tiger is the biggest of them all. This chapter features Siberian, Sumatran, Bengal, Indochinese, South China and Malayan. Physical traits of different species, how they compare and contrast. Close-up images of their coats/stripes/teeth. 2. Habitat Adaptable and tenacious, these iconic creatures are equally at home in evergreen forests, mangrove swamps, rocky mountains, snowy highlands, coniferous woodlands and grasslands. Like all animals they thrive where the threats are low and the food, water and shelter are plentiful. This chapter focuses on how they adapt to their environment and how they are under threat from habitat loss. 3. Hunting Tigers are apex predators. They sit at the top of their food chain, and rarely compete for resources with other animals. Yet they’re far more than just powerful killers. This chapter focuses on how and what they eat. 4. Tiger Cubs Cubs are playful and adventurous by nature but, in the wild, there are threats everywhere. There’s also the very real risks posed by male tigers, who may kill cubs in order to bring the female into oestrus, so that she’s ready to mate with him. Only around half of all young tigers reach adulthood and, for the tigress, the work of keeping them safe starts immediately.
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Heath: My Year on Hampstead Heath
Book SynopsisAn engaging portrait of Hampstead Heath – a place rich not just in natural wonders but in history and monuments, emotions and memories, people and places. 'I enjoyed every inch of the way, from Parliament Hill to the Pergola... A late-life little masterpiece' Ferdinand Mount 'A love letter, both to the Heath and to his late wife' Islington Tribune 'An affectionate book which blends personal anecdote, history and interviews' Ham & High The eight hundred acres of Hampstead Heath lie just four miles from central London; and yet unlike the manicured inner-city parks, it feels like the countryside: it has hills and lakes, wild spots and tame spots. Hunter Davies has lived within a stone's throw of Hampstead Heath for more than sixty years and has walked on it nearly every day of his London life. For him, it is not just a place of recreation and relaxation but also a treasure-house of memories and emotions. In The Heath, he visits all parts of this, the largest area of common land in Britain's capital city: from Kenwood House to the Vale of Health, from Parliament Hill to Boudicca's Mound, and from the Ladies Bathing Pond to the fabulous pergola. As he walks, Davies talks to the diverse array of individuals who frequent the Heath: regulars; visitors; dog walkers; stall holders at the weekly farmer's market; famous faces having their morning stroll; twenty-first-century hippies spreading peace, love and happiness.Trade ReviewAn affectionate book which blends personal anecdote, history and interviews with key players from The Heath and Hampstead Society and City of London Corporation, to swimmers and dog walkers * Ham & High *A love letter, both to the Heath and to his late wife... Hunter's portrait of the Heath zips by, as a warm reminder of the familiar, but introducing you to new territory * Islington Tribune *Just like taking a walk on the Heath, most of the book is familiar before pointing out something you had not noticed before * Camden New Journal *I enjoyed every inch of the way, from Parliament Hill to the Pergola... I particularly liked the way [he] gently but remorselessly undermines everyone's preconceptions... A late-life little masterpiece -- Ferdinand MountPRAISE FOR LAKELAND: 'Davies's easy, affable style makes his Lakeland a plum-pie delight of gossip, pictures and facts. This is one to treasure' WI Life. 'Nicely produced and tastefully illustrated, the whole thing enchants from start to finish' The Times 'The generous illustrations to Lakeland are by turns beautiful and quirky. Engravings by artists of the Picturesque evoke the changing past of what Hunter Davies sums up as 'a living place not a museum'' TLS. 'A beautifully produced Lake District miscellany, informed by a lifetime's enthusiasm' TGO Magazine. 'A lovely read for everyone who loves the Lakes' * Cumberland News *
£10.44
Birlinn General Scottish Wild Flowers: Mini Guide
Book SynopsisScottish Wild Flowers - Pocket Edition, is an ideal pocket-size guide to over 350 plant species found throughout Scotland. Packed full of information, is a convenient guide for both visitors and residents of Scotland who wish to learn about the fascinating wealth of wild flowers that can be found there. Each species is illustrated in full colour with a comprehensive description, plus the plant's English, Latin and Gaelic names. For ease of use, the plants are grouped together by the type of habitat in which they can be found, including Highlands, Lowlands and Coasts. Habitats are arranged from those most influenced by humans, progressing towards wilder and more remote areas. The book includes a section with up-to-date details about places of interest and the best sites for finding some of the most attractive and special species of wild flowers in Scotland.
£7.82
Pallas Athene Publishers The Life of the Robin
Book Synopsis The robin was hardly understood when David Lack - Britain's most influential ornithologist - started his scientific observations. This book is a landmark in natural history, not just for its discoveries, but because of the approachable style, sharpened with an acute wit. It reads as fascinatingly today as when it was written.
£14.24
Canongate Books Simon's Cat
Book SynopsisWith over 20 million hits on YouTube in little over a year, Simon's Cat, is a genuine word-of-mouth phenomenon. Fans from all over the world have fallen for this adorable but anarchic feline who will do just about anything to be fed. Simon Tofield's beautiful drawings and warm humour come alive on the page in the first of a series of irresistible stocking-filler humour books.Trade ReviewI recommend these titles for anyone who has ever been owned by a cat . . . avoid drinking whilst reading: otherwise choking might occur * * Coffee, Cookies and Chili Peppers Blog * *
£14.24
The Crowood Press Ltd Retired Greyhounds: A Guide to Care and
Book SynopsisEvery year many thousands of racing greyhounds retire from the racetrack and are successfully re-homed through dedicated greyhound charities. Written in association with Greyhound Rescue West of England, Retired Greyhounds - A Guide to Care and Understanding is essential reading for anyone who owns, or is thinking of owning a retired greyhound.
£12.99
Batsford Ltd A Bird A Day
Book SynopsisThe beauty and fascination of birds is unrivalled. Every day of the year, immerse yourself in their world with an entry from A Bird of Day, where Dominic Couzens offers an insight into everything from the humble Robin to Emperor Penguins, who are in the midst of Arctic storms protecting their young on 1 July. Or discover the fate of the Passenger Pigeon which became extinct through overhunting on 1 September 2014. If you ever visit the Himalayan uplands, go in late November when you can see a flock of the cobalt blue Grandala birds, which is one of the wonders of the natural world. The author is a world expert on birds and particularly bird behaviour and he reveals endless fascinating stories of birds from all over the globe to give a rich tapestry of avian life with stunning photography, illustration and arresting art. All of bird life is covered, from nesting, migration, and courting to birdsong and curious bird behaviour. From the promiscuous Fairywren of Australia, who gives petals to his mistresses, to the singing instructions of the female Northern Cardinal in North America, this is a delightful dip-in-and-out book for any nature lover.Trade Review'Couzens has created a nuanced book that offers many windows, roads, nooks and crannies to enhance our own personal journey with birds.' -- Birdwatch'This is an attractive book to look at and an interesting one to read. It would make a very good Christmas present for just about anyone who is interested in birds, whatever their level of knowledge.' -- Mark Avery'An ideal reference book for fledgling ornithologists.' -- Mary Skipworth * The Field *'For dipping into – and learning a lot when you do' -- Stephen Moss * Mark Avery Blog *'Perfect for dipping into, beautifully written, and great to look at.' * Birdwatching, Book of the Month *
£18.00
Batsford Ltd A Flower A Day
Book SynopsisFascinating and richly illustrated stories of flowers for every day of the year. Every day of the year a different species of flower bursts into bloom somewhere in the world. This collection of 366 flowers reveals not only their beauty but the fascinating botanical, literary, folkloric and historical stories behind them. Discover the magnificent magnolia, which evolved more than 95 million years ago at the time of dinosaurs, and the specific perfumed rose that covers the land around Grasse in France. Read about the powerful medicinal elements of the Manuka bush flowers and the inspiration behind William Wordsworth's 'host of golden daffodils'. Here are also the cheerful Mexican marigolds bedecking urban graveyards, delicate cherry or sakura blossoming along Japanese avenues, spectacular tropical vines hanging in the Philippine rainforest and flamboyant wildflowers carpeting meadows across Europe, showcasing the amazing variety of the natural world. Illustrated with stunning photographs and works of art, this collection is a celebration of flowers and their special place in both the natural world and our culture.Trade Review‘This is such a lovely read and full of amazing plant facts for the plant obsessed… Like me!’ Frances Tophill 'An extraordinary beautiful and informative compendium of some of nature's most gorgeous temptresses' Joe Lycett 'I just love the simple discipline of dipping in and learning something new every day' Liz Earle Wellbeing ‘An inspiring collection of 366 flowers’ BBC Wildlife ’Varied and entertaining … the perfect book to dip into daily’ The Chatty Gardener ‘It would make a lovely present for anyone who loves flowers’ Urban Bees Both an enjoyable read and full of interesting facts … Miranda … knows her plants and weaves fascinating stories around them.’ The Middle-Sized Garden ‘Beautiful blooms for every day of the year’ Choice ‘One of the most beautiful botanical books of our time’ Potting Bench ‘Charming’ Naomi Slade, Garden News
£17.00
Whittles Publishing Life in Lethinnis: A croft in the Highlands
Book SynopsisAfter 20 years working as a professional biologist, the author decided to 'retire' to the Highlands, moving with his wife to a croft at the edge of a small and somewhat inaccessible village on the west coast. This was no romantic and idealistic aspiration for the Good Life, nor really an attempt to 'get away from it all'; rather a growing disaffection with living in the overpopulated south of England and a desire to return to his Scottish roots. Moving was like stepping back 50 years in time: most of the other residents of this tiny hamlet had been born and bred there, the majority were Gaelic-speaking and, with few of the conventional 'services', there was a strong sense of community that had been missed. This engaging story gives a collection of cameos from those first few years as they moved into and settled in their remote smallholding. It is developed as a series of short 'anecdotes' about life in this isolated west-coast Scottish community. Actual anecdotes are interwoven with snippets of natural history observation related to various topical wildlife issues. In the tradition of Lillian Beckwith's The Hills is Lonely, the stories revolve around the strong characters who made up this isolated community and became part of their everyday life. All the people and events described in this book are real, although places and names may have been changed. Enough clues remain that professional biologists or those with a keen interest in natural history will readily identify the peninsula. It is a joy to read and reveals Highland life with all its humour and character. Beautifullly illustrated by wildlife artist Catherine Putman.
£16.14
Oneworld Publications Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in
Book SynopsisWhat happens to you when you can’t walk for a year? When you can’t have sex? Or smell flowers? What happens if you vomit in your helmet during a space walk? Is it possible to survive a bailout at 17,000 miles an hour? Space is a world devoid of the things we need to live and thrive: air, gravity, hot showers, fresh veg, privacy, beer. To answer these questions, space agencies set up all manner of quizzical and startlingly bizarre space simulations, and as Mary Roach discovers, it’s possible to preview space without ever leaving Earth. Packing for Mars takes us on a surreally entertaining voyage into the science of life in space and space on Earth.Trade Review"Such grippingly scatological titbits grace almost every page ... Even readers with a long-term interest in manned exploration should find some new information within ... if you like your space science served with emotion, anecdotes, and excreta, this is for you." ***** * BBC Sky at Night *“Behind the witty mouth is a smart mind that finds out how rocket scientists organise their hardware around irritating organic human needs.” * Saga Magazine *“Roach boldly goes where no author has gone before to bring us puke, zero-gravity, faecal popcorn and flash-frozen rats... Packing for Mars is delightful, one of those rare beasts; a successful humorous science book. It is also one that throws fascinating light on some of the more obscure corners of space travel. Never mind packing it for Mars; pack it for your next long-haul flight and see if you can manage to freak your air-sick neighbour with one of the many amusing chapters on vomiting.” * Fortean Times *“The author of Stiff unravels the scientific hoo-haa and ultimate hubris of the whole enterprise. We all prefer our feet of clay, it seems.” * Belfast Telegraph *Praise for Mary Roach “Terrifically witty…On almost every page she tells you something to make you gasp aloud or snort with laughter.” * Telegraph *Praise for Mary Roach “When Mary Roach is seized by a subject, there is no stopping her: she is full-on, hands-on, and her lab coat is unbuttoned.” * The Times *Praise for Mary Roach “Irresistible…cheerfully scatological,cheekily sceptical.” * Observer Review *Praise for Mary Roach “A bold, tenacious, and insatiable reporter, Roach…could make an earthworm evisceration riveting and a hemispherectomy seem downright jolly.” * Scotsman *“Well-tuned to humour and absurdity…A delightful, illuminating grab bag of space-fl ight curiosities.” * Kirkus Reviews *Praise for Mary Roach “Roach is an original who can enliven any subject with wit, keen reporting, and a sly intelligence.” * Publishers Weekly *Praise for Mary Roach “Roach marries enthusiasm and curiosity with unflagging humour.” * Independent on Sunday *Praise for Mary Roach “Even if there were thousands of science-humour writers,[Roach] would be the sidesplitting favourite.” * Booklist *Praise for Mary Roach “A wonderfully vivid writer…. A celebration of the wide, occasionally crazy spectrum of human pursuit.” * New York Times Book Review *Praise for Mary Roach “One of the funniest and most madcap of science writers" * Kirkus Reviews *Praise for Mary Roach “Roach certainly gets full marks for unflinching commitment to the job in hand.” * The Guardian *Praise for Mary Roach “Bonkers, but brilliant.” * Easy Living *Praise for Mary Roach “Funny, inquisitive, and uncowed by experts, [Roach is] the general reader’s ideal emissary to the arcana of serious science.” * Newsweek *Praise for Mary Roach “One of those rare writers who can tackle the most obscure unpleasantness and distil the data into a hilarious and informative package. I would devour every page…I would laugh out loud…I would be able to dazzle and surprise friends with a newfound knowledge.” * San Francisco Chronicle *Praise for March Roach “She has a huge heart, a strong sense of empathy for the oddball, and she’s willing to go to great lengths to find and report stories from the hinterlands of understanding.” * Chicago Tribune *Praise for Mary Roach “Mary Roach is one of an endangered species: a science writer with a sense of humour.” * Denver Post *Praise for Mary Roach “A joy to read.…wonderful stuff.” * San Franciso Bay Guardian *Praise for Mary Roach “Roach is authoritative, endlessly curious and drolly funny. Her research is scrupulous and winningly presented.” * The Seattle Times *Praise for Mary Roach “A keen eye for observation of unique and ironic details.” * Express-News, San Antonio *“An often hilarious, sometimes queasy-making catalog of the strange stuff devised to permit people to survive in an environment for which their bodies are stupendously unsuited… Wonderfully slapstick.” * New York Times Book Review *"[A] truly funny look at the majestic aspects of the space program... Supremely accessible." * Entertainment Weekly *"Smart, smirky stuff." * San Francisco Chronicle *“[Roach’s] fluffily lightweight style is at its most substantial – and most hilarious – in the zero-gravity realm that Packing for Mars explores… As startling as it is funny.” * The New York Times *"An accomplished journalist with boundless curiosity, Roach complements her historical research with an equally eccentric investigation of space travel… As funny as Roach can be, she brings serious insight to her subject." * New Scientist *"Like a sassier - ie. ruder - version of Bill Bryson…” * Daily Mail *"She has a knack for translating the dry and arcane stuff of science in a way that is eminently readable, informative, and eye-openingly hilarious." ***** * Time Out *"Roach's book details the gritty biological reality of astronaut life." * Reader's Digest *"It achieves the double whammy of being both entertaining and educational, and though it starts off good, it gets even better as it goes along." * Bookbag - www.bookbag.com *"If you don't already know Mary Roach, famously the author of Bonk and Stiff, don't miss this third outing into space where no one can hear you scream with laughter... As a science writer Roach is seriously funny. She asks the right questions and provides answers like the best deadpan stand-up comic." * The Times *"In this often extremely funny book she reveals just what it’s like to be crammed in a space ship with your fellow man or woman - and their various bodily functions." * Lovereading.co.uk *"As Roach has shown in earlier books she is completely embarrassment-proof. There is no biological situation she will not visualise, no anatomical question she will not ask. So Packing for Mars is as startling as it is funny, even if its strategic aim is to tell you more than you need to know." * Scotsman *
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