Natural History Books
Fox Chapel Publishers International Know Your Ducks
Book SynopsisKnow Your Ducks is designed for the novice enthusiast of any age. For each breed the right hand page is dedicated to a quality picture of the duck accompanied by a description of its appearance. On the facing page is a concise description of the breed's origins and its history. For many for the breeds Jack gives a description of their personality, egg laying and flying abilities and how they are best kept.Table of Contents1. Abacot Ranger 2. African Yellow Billed 3. Ancona 4. Australian Spotted 5. Aylesbury 6. Baikal Teal 7. Bali 8. Black-Bellied Whistling 9. Black East Indian 10. Bronze Winged 11. Call 12. Campbell 13. Carolina 14. Cayuga 15. Chiloe Wigeon 16. Eider 17. Gadwall 18. Garganey 19. Goldeneye 20. Harlequin 21. Indian Runner 22. Magpie 23. Mallard 24. Mandarin 25. Muscovy 26. Orpington 27. Pekin 28. Pintail 29. Red-Billed Pintail 30. Red-Crested Pochard 31. Redhead 32. Ringed Teal 33. Rosy-Billed Pochard 34. Rouen 35. Ruddy Shelduck 36. Saxony 37. Sharp-Winged Teal 38. Silky 39. Silver Appleyard 40. South African Shelduck 41. Swedish Blue 42. Tufted 43. Welsh Harlequin 44. White-Faced Whistling
£8.21
HarperCollins Publishers 100 Nature Walks
Book Synopsis A glorious celebration of nature and the simple pleasures of walking. This pocket-sized book has a perfect country walk for every time of year. The 100 walks show you the highlights of every season, from the beautiful bluebell woods of spring and the wildflower meadows of summer to the spectacular colours of autumn and the stark grandeur of winter. The routes cover all of Britain (including Scotland) and they’re all easy or moderate in their difficulty – ideal for relaxed strolls and families. As well a map and comprehensive directions, each walk has information about other fun activities in the area and nearby cafes and restaurants.
£999.99
Island Press The Cougar Conundrum: Sharing the World with a
Book SynopsisThe relationship between humans and mountain lions has always been uneasy. A century ago, mountain lions were vilified as a threat to livestock and hunted to the verge of extinction. In recent years, this keystone predator has made a remarkable comeback with the help of enlightened wildlife management policies and protection under the Endangered Species Act. But its recovery has led to an unexpected conundrum: Do more mountain lions mean they’re a threat to humans and domestic animals? Or, are mountain lions still in need of our help and protection as their habitat dwindles and they’re forced into the edges and crevices of communities to survive? Carnivore expert Mark Elbroch welcomes these tough questions. He dismisses long-held myths about mountain lions and uses ground-breaking science to uncover important new information about their social habits. Elbroch argues that humans and mountain lions can peacefully coexist in close proximity if we ignore uninformed hype and instead arm ourselves with knowledge and common sense. He walks us through the realities of human safety in the presence of mountain lions, livestock safety, competition with hunters for deer and elk, and threats to rare species, dispelling the paranoia with facts and logic. In the last few chapters, he touches on human impacts on mountain lions and the need for a sensible management strategy. The result, he argues, is a win-win for humans, mountain lions, and the ecosystems that depend on keystone predators to keep them in healthy balance. The Cougar Conundrum delivers a clear-eyed assessment of a modern wildlife challenge, offering practical advice for wildlife managers, conservationists, hunters, and those in the wildland-urban interface who share their habitat with large predators.
£999.99
Adventures Unlimited Press Hidden Agenda: NASA and the Secret Space Program
Book SynopsisSpace expert Mike Bara looks at the secret space programme of the American military that has been going on for over 60 years. Bara looks the Army Ballistic Missile Agency''s proposed Project Horizon which was a study to determine the feasibility of constructing a scientific / military base on the Moon. On June 8, 1959, a group at the Army Ballistic Missile Agency (ABMA) produced for the U.S. Department of the Army a report entitled Project Horizon, A U.S. Army Study for the Establishment of a Lunar Military Outpost. The permanent outpost was predicted to cost $6 billion and was to become operational in December 1966 with twelve soldiers stationed at the Moon base. Wernher von Braun, head of ABMA, appointed Heinz-Hermann Koelle to head the project team at Redstone Arsenal. Their plans called for 147 early Saturn A-class rocket launches to loft spacecraft components for assembly in low Earth orbit at a spent-tank space station. A lunar landing-and-return vehicle would have shuttled up to 16 astronauts at a time to the base and back. While officially Project Horizon was scrapped by the military - or was it? Bara looks into the secret space programme, the possibility of secret bases on the Moon and many rumours surrounding the military''s secret projects in space. The book will ask and answer many questions. Was Wernher von Braun involved in the Roswell crash investigation? Why did he suddenly become fascinated with highly advanced theoretical physics propulsion systems during the Apollo years, and why did all of this public research suddenly go black in the early 1960s? Did NASA and the Pentagon know and expect to find evidence of alien bases on the Moon? Did the Apollo 12 astronauts deliberately damage the TV cameras in order to hide their explorations of one of these bases? And much more including:What was the top secret Chapel Bell experiment on Apollo 16? Has teleportation been developed from captured alien technology and used to transport humans to secret NASA/DOD bases on Mars? Do space shuttle videos taken in the 1990s show proof of a highly advanced secret US space fleet? Does hacker Gary Mackinnon''s discovery of defense department documents identifying non-terrestrial officers serving in space mean that the US has secret space platforms designed to fight a war with an alien race? And, have these secret military space platforms been photographed by civilian observers here on Earth?
£999.99
John Wiley & Sons Inc Rabbits For Dummies
Book SynopsisNow updateda highly informative guide to the joys of bunny ownership Rabbits For Dummies gives readers a well-informed look before hopping headlong into the wonderful world of raising rabbits. From choosing a rabbit and preparing its home to feeding, grooming, and training, this practical guide provides a wealth of hutch-tested tips. Packed with informative photographs and beautifully detailed illustrations, Rabbits For Dummies includes up-to-date veterinary information, explains rabbit body language, advises on treating common rabbit maladies, covers the latest on organic cuisine and homegrown feeding options, and suggests training tips for acclimating a new bunny into the household. P.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you're probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release ofRabbits For Dummies(9781119696780). The book you see here shouldn't be considered a new or updated product. But if you're in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We're always writing about new topics!Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Bringing on the Bunny Basics 7 Chapter 1: Jumping into Rabbit Ownership 9 Chapter 2: Choosing the “Right” Rabbit 25 Chapter 3: So Many Breeds, So Little Time 41 Chapter 4: Hiding in Shelters, Holes, and Shops 55 Part 2: Taking Care of Creature Comforts 71 Chapter 5: Shacking Up with an Indoor Rabbit 73 Chapter 6: Stocking Up on Carrots 97 Chapter 7: Cleaning Behind Those Great Big Ears and More 109 Chapter 8: Making Fitness and Fresh Air Fun for Your Bunny 123 Chapter 9: Nipping Common Health Problems in the Bud 137 Chapter 10: Coping with Other Health Woes and Aging Issues 163 Part 3: Rabbit Psychology: Behavior and Training 181 Chapter 11: Thinking Like a Rabbit 183 Chapter 12: Putting Boxing Gloves on Your Rabbit: Training 195 Chapter 13: Reckoning with a Bad Bunny 203 Part 4: Enjoying Your Fun Bunny 217 Chapter 14: Playing Around Isn’t Just for Dogs 219 Chapter 15: Getting Hoppy with Your House Rabbit 227 Chapter 16: Hitting the Road with Your Rabbit 243 Part 5: The Part of Tens 257 Chapter 17: Ten Signs That Require Emergency Action 259 Chapter 18: Ten Great Rabbit Web Sites 267 Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Make Your Bunny’s Day 271 Appendix: Rabbit Resources 277 Index 285
£18.69
Profile Books Ltd The Moon: A History for the Future
Book SynopsisA Sunday Times must read book of 2019 'An out-of-this-world read ... brilliant and compelling. Morton is a high-octane British science journalist, and every chapter is littered with material that strikes, amazes or haunts ... this is a book filled not just with a lifetime's knowledge of its subject but with a lifetime's suppressed excitement.' James McConnachie, Sunday Times Every generation has looked up from the Earth and wondered at the beauty of the Moon. 50 years ago, a few Americans became the first to do the reverse - with the whole world watching through their eyes. In this short but wide-ranging book, Oliver Morton explores the history and future of humankind's relationship with the Moon. A counterpoint in the sky, it has shaped our understanding of the Earth from Galileo to Apollo. Its gentle light has spoken of love and loneliness; its battered surface of death and the cosmic. For some, it is a future on which humankind has turned its back. For others, an adventure yet to begin. Advanced technologies, new ambitions and old dreams mean that men, women and robots now seem certain to return to the Moon. What will they learn there about the universe, the Earth-and themselves? And, this time, will they stay?Trade ReviewAn out-of-this-world read ... brilliant and compelling. Morton is a high-octane British science journalist, and every chapter is littered with material that strikes, amazes or haunts ... this is a book filled not just with a lifetime's knowledge of its subject but with a lifetime's suppressed excitement. -- James McConnachie * Sunday Times *I have read almost everything written about the lunar missions, yet I have never encountered a book that captures so perfectly and so lyrically the ridiculous power that the moon holds over human sensibility. This is a beautiful book about Luna - a "Moon of many stories, Moon as might be and Moon as always was, Moon longed for and Moon happened upon". It exposes the magnificent desolation of the lunar quest, yet still captures the beguiling hold that the moon has over all of us. -- Gerard DeGroot * The Times *Wonderful and comprehensive ... full of human stories and rich with lunar-obsessed characters -- Rowan Hooper * New Scientist *A very good book about the Moon but even more admirably, a different one. It is good because it is superbly well-written and enjoyably organised. It is different because it looks beyond Apollo towards the future ... A pleasure to read. * Economist *a superb lunar history that explores both its past and future * Sunday Times *[Morton] crafts elegant, witty prose and the book is full of interesting observations and insights -- Darragh McManus * Irish Independent *This is a book to bend your mind ... the most eloquent exploration of our modern understanding of the Moon -- Alexandra Witze * Nature *
£9.99
Atlantic Books The Animal's Companion: People and their Pets, a
Book SynopsisA unique and compelling exploration of why humans need animal companions - from dogs and cats to horses, birds and reptiles - as seen through the eyes of bestselling author Jacky Colliss Harvey. In The Animal's Companion, the acclaimed author of Red: A Natural History of the Redhead explores the human desire to share our everyday life with pets, a history that can be traced back to a cave in France where evidence has been unearthed of a boy and his dog taking a walk together, some 26,000 years ago. From those preserved foot and paw prints, Colliss Harvey draws on literary, artistic and archaeological artefacts to sweep readers through centuries and across continents to examine how our relationships with our pets have developed, but also stayed very much the same. Through delightful stories of the most famous, endearing and sometimes eccentric pet owners throughout history, she suggests fascinating new insights into one of the most long-standing of all human love affairs.Trade Review[A] lively exploration...Colliss Harvey has an eye for surprising details and a lovely way with a description. * Sunday Times *An engaging, insightful consideration of how anthropomorphism, cruelty, egocentrism, empathy, realism and sentimentality have blended and blurred across centuries - teaching us a vast amount about animals, andeven more about ourselves. * Irish Times *both erudite and entertaining...Anyone who has ever loved an animal, which is surely most of us, will find it to be a profound, witty and moving account of that bond. * Glasgow Herald *tremendously erudite...beautifully illustrated...for all its research into deeper matters, the real pleasure of The Animal's Companion lies in its stories. And they come thick and fast. * The Spectator *Informative, irresistible, quirky and deeply perceptive. Anyone who has ever loved a creature should read this book. -- Sir Roy StrongColliss Harvey is an engaging narrator. She sets scenes and creates immediacy. She writes eloquently, sometimes humorously, often rousingly. * Independent on RED *Engagingly informative. * Daily Mail on RED *A bright and breezy cultural history. * Daily Telegraph on RED *An entertaining romp through the meaning and mythology of red hair. * Sunday Times on RED *A fascinating new book. * Guardian on RED *Table of ContentsIntroduction: Regarding 1: Finding 2: Choosing 3: Fashioning 4: Naming 5: Communicating 6: Connecting 7: Caring 8: Losing 9: Imagining
£12.28
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Mark Carwardines Guide To Whale Watching In
Book SynopsisWhales, dolphins and porpoises are among the world''s most mysterious and beautiful animals, and there are many opportunities to see them in the seas around Europe. This comprehensive and authoritative guide covers everything you need to know about where, when and how to watch them. Packed with useful information and top tips to help you get the most out of your trip, it includes a thorough account of whale-watching opportunities in every European country where organised whale-watching takes place, as well as detailed accounts of every cetacean species found in Europe and a fascinating introduction to their world.Whether you want to watch Blue Whales in Iceland, Bottlenose Dolphins in Wales, Narwhal in Greenland or Sperm Whales in Greece, this comprehensive guide is the ideal companion.
£20.90
Jacana Media (Pty) Ltd Of Hominins HunterGatherers and Heroes
Book SynopsisOffers spellbinding stories of some amazing, little-known places in South Africa. Of Hominins, Hunter-Gatherers and Heroes is a journey through a bucket list of must-see places in this world in one country'. These stories will excite, entertain, and enthral you.
£13.29
Whittles Publishing Days with the Golden Eagle
Book SynopsisA reprint of the classic eagle book from one of the pioneers of nature writing. Seton Gordon was among the first to observe in some detail - through countless hours in his hide - the daily life of the golden eagle and to present in his books an account of their habitat, diet and behaviour. But his writing was much more than that - his books are interwoven with acute observation and his narrative possesses a clarity that ensures the reader sees as much as Seton Gordon himself saw. From life day to day on the eyrie through the different Scottish landscapes and the interaction of the eagles with other wildlife, it is all covered and in his inimitable style.
£18.04
Penguin Random House South Africa Sasol Southern African Birdfinder: Where to find
Book SynopsisSouthern African Birdfinder: Guide to finding over 1 000 species from South Africa to Zambia, is the ideal companion to all local field guides to birds, and fills a gap in the market for a comprehensive guide to the region's top birding spots and to finding southern Africa's most desirable birds. After an introduction to birding in the southern African region, the authors identify and describe more than 200 top birding sites and associated birds across South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, the Indian Ocean islands and the little-documented, but increasingly popular areas of Angola, Mozambique, Zambia and Malawi. All sites are ranked into one of three categories of priority: essential (the region's best); excellent (top sites but expendable to a time-limited visitor) and local interest (ideal for those looking for new areas to explore). All sites include practical details of access, best times to visit, habitat diversity and general natural history. A guide to finding the region's top 100 birds and an annotated checklist conclude the book.
£21.76
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Pigeons and Doves: A Guide to the Pigeons and
Book SynopsisThis volume is dedicated to the field identification of pigeons and doves, and it incorporates much recent information on the family. Pigeons and doves are a large family of birds occurring throughout the world. Many species are specialist frugivores, while others feed on seeds. Most are arboral and the tropical species in particular are often brightly coloured. The family includes gregarious migratory species, as well as shy, ground-dwelling forms such as the exotic crowned pigeons of New Guinea.
£61.75
New World Publications Inc.,U.S. Reef Fish Identification: Baja to Panama
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£32.79
Dorling Kindersley Ltd RSPB Pocket Garden Birdwatch
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£9.52
Workman Publishing Storey's Guide to Raising Horses, 3rd Edition:
Book SynopsisNow with full-color photography and illustrations throughout, the completely updated third edition of Storey’s Guide to Raising Horses is the most comprehensive horse husbandry handbook available, whether you’re a first-time owner or an experienced horse handler. Covering everything you need to know about facilities, breeding, and health care, this new edition features a photographic gallery of many types of horses; expanded material on recognizing, preventing, and treating a wide range of health issues, including insulin resistance, skin conditions, and digestive disorders; new vaccination protocols, including vaccinating for West Nile Virus; and updated information on breeding methods, foaling problems, and the care of broodmares and new foals.
£19.94
Sasquatch Books Every Penguin in the World: A Quest to See Them
Book SynopsisA husband and wife travel the globe to see all 18 penguin species in this “celebration of these delightful birds and a call for their conversation” that offers “joy, love, and hope for penguins and the world” (Dr. Jane Goodall). Every Penguin in the World tracks author-photographer Charles Bergman’s forays around the southern hemisphere—from the Galapagos to South Africa to the Antarctic—in his quest to see all 18 species of penguins in the world. The sections of the book are organized around themes of adventure, science and conservation, and pilgrimage—in which stories of each penguin species will be touched upon. This endearing and thought-provoking book beautifully combines narrative and photography to capture the plight and the experience of penguins worldwide. The author and his wife developed a passion after seeing their first penguin species and have since spent years traveling far and wide to see each variety of penguin in its natural habitat. Both a love letter and a call to action, Every Penguin in the World is a joyful ode to adventure, conservation, and the beautiful penguins that capture our hearts.“It's SO good! [...] Chuck Bergman’s writing, photography, and vulnerability is so kick-ass!”—Brené Brown, New York Times–bestselling author of Dare to LeadTrade ReviewWashington State Book Award FinalistSilver Nautilus Book Award Winner“Through powerful stories and beautiful photographs, Every Penguin in the World is a celebration of these delightful birds and a call for their conservation. This is a book of joy, love, and hope for penguins and the world.”—Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace“It's SO good! [...] Chuck Bergman’s writing, photography, and vulnerability is so kick-ass!”—Brené Brown, podcast host and bestselling author of Dare to Lead“[A] visually impressive volume...Readers will enjoy Bergman’s enthusiastic recollections of his jaunts around the world and be astonished by his vivid photos.”—Publishers Weekly“With his new book Every Penguin in the World, Professor Charles Bergman has lovingly collated his 17-year obsession with these endlessly fascinating flightless birds.”—Outdoor Photographer“Having written books about nature and numerous wildlife-magazine articles, Bergman is practiced in the skills required for providing armchair naturalists with information and images that will spark their interest...the photographs are extraordinary and unforgettable.”—Booklist“Part travelog, part conservation, part philosophical musing, the book supplies ample, frequently adorable photos of every species, along with tales of wet, often cold, and occasionally uncomfortable adventures.”—Library Journal“Intensely personal, [Bergman's] quest is full of adventure, challenges, serious medical issues, danger, and descriptions of some of the most remote areas anywhere.”—American Birding Association“What a wonderful book. Bergman is an apt ambassador to the southern ocean’s most charismatic inhabitants, and his quest celebrates the spirit of rugged wilderness." —Noah Strycker, author of Birding Without Borders “Rarely have I read a bird book of such devoted science, spirit, and what Bergman calls ‘awakened wonder.’ Every Penguin in the Worldinspires the inner longing of our species for another with its majestic and tender photos and the intimate, often soaring prose of a seeker after that ‘penguin glow.’ Like Bergman, we are ‘reborn again and again in being with animals we love.’”—Brenda Peterson, author of Wolf Nation “Charles’ passion for the natural world’s most endearing inhabitants shines out from every page, both in his words and his images. The natural world needs passionate advocates like Charles, and images that capture your attention and make you want to make a difference. Charles has done just that.”—Sue Flood, wildlife photographer and author of Emperor: The Perfect Penguin
£18.04
Tuttle Publishing The Gardeners Guide to Succulents
Book SynopsisTrade Review"…richly illustrated and skillfully executed…Adventurous gardeners will find that Matsuyama's book, with its precise explanations and copious photos, ushers them into a fascinating world." -- Publishers Weekly"…a good diagnostic for folks interested in learning more about these strange and beautiful living things…the 125-plus [succulents] are well photographed and described…a glossary at the end will satisfy the more scientifically curious." -- Booklist"A clear, cohesive guide to growing succulents, with maintenance tips, characteristics and useful identification photos." -- Gardens Illustrated Magazine
£13.49
MP-OKL Uni of Oklahoma Acrocanthosaurus Inside and Out
Book SynopsisHow can paleontologists know what a living dinosaur was like more than a hundred million years ago, particularly when only partial skeletons remain? Focusing on one large carnivorous dinosaur, Acrocanthosaurus, paleontologist Kenneth Carpenter explains the process, pairing scholarly findings with more than 75 colour illustrations.
£17.06
Wits University Press African Ark: Mammals, landscape and the ecology
Book SynopsisAfrica is home to an amazing array of animals, including the world’s most diverse assortment of large mammals. These include the world’s largest terrestrial mammal, the African elephant, alongside a host of hooved mammals such as hippopotamuses, giraffes, rhinoceroses, and zebras. African Ark: Mammals, Landscape and the Ecology of a Continent tells the story of where these mammals have come from and how they have interacted to create the richly varied landscape that makes up Africa as we know it today. It also highlights small mammals, such as rodents and bats, which are often overlooked by both naturalists and zoologists in favour of their larger cousins. African Ark explains the processes through which species and population groups are formed and how these fluctuate over time. It explores the impact of megafauna on the environment and the important roles they play in shaping the landscape. In this way, mammals such as elephants and rhinoceros support countless plant communities and the habitats of many smaller animals. The book brings in a human perspective as well as a conservation angle in its assessment of the interaction of African mammals with the people who live alongside them. African Ark is at once scientifically rigorous and an engaging read for anyone dedicated to the understanding of Africa and its wildlife.Table of Contents List of plates List of tables and figures Acknowledgements Foreword by Dr Duncan MacFadyen Prologue: Mammals and Landscapes – the Evolution of a Continent Chapter 1 A Continent of Plenty Chapter 2 The Species Conundrum Chapter 3 The History of Africa’s Mammals Chapter 4 Islands as Species Factories Chapter 5 Evolution on the African Mainland Chapter 6 Giant Mammals Shaping the Landscape Chapter 7 A Place for Every Species Chapter 8 Fluctuating Populations Chapter 9 The Human Factor Chapter 10 The Sinking Ark? Glossary References Recommended Reading Index
£27.00
Scholastic Pig the Rebel
Book SynopsisEveryone's favourite greedy and selfish pug is sent to obedienceschool in this hilarious picture book from bestselling author-illustrator,Aaron Blabey!
£10.66
HarperCollins Publishers ISpy Castles
Book SynopsisBeat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun!Kids will have fun collecting points on a visit to a castle with more than 140 things to find. From suits of armour to chamber pots, drawbridges to dungeons, they'll learn all about castles and their history along the way. And once they've scored 1000 points, super-spotters can claim their official i-SPY certificate and badge.With more than 30 i-SPY books to collect, there's something for everyone!For even more fun outdoors check out i-SPY Birds (ISBN 9780008386450).Trade Review“A fun, interactive way to encourage curious children to learn about the world around them.” – Parents In touch
£4.93
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd The Inn at the Top: Tales of Life at the Highest
Book SynopsisThe delightful tale of a young couple who in the late 1970s, on impulse, became the new landlords of the most remote, bleak and lonely pub - The Tan Hill Inn - located in the desolate landscape of the Yorkshire Dales. Having seen an article in the newspaper about the pub's search for a new manager, they arrived just three weeks later as the new landlords of the The Tan Hill Inn. It is a wild, wind-swept place, set alone in a sea of peat bog and heather moorland that stretches unbroken as far as the eye can see. With only sheep and grouse for company, their closest neighbour was four miles away and the nearest town twelve. They had no experience of licensed trade or running a pub, no knowledge of farming and a complete inability to understand the dialect of the sheep farmers who were their local customers. Eager, well-meaning, but in over their heads, our two heroes embarked on a disaster-strewn career that somehow also turned into a lifelong love affair with the Dales.The Inn at the Top is an entertaining ramble around the Inn, the breath-taking Dales countryside and a remarkable array of local characters, giving an insight into life in a very different different time and place.Trade ReviewA tribute to a way of life which is long gone and a celebration of the Dales * Yorkshire Post *Neil Hanson's anecdote-laden memoir is reminiscent of James Herriot * The Dalesman *One of the funniest, most entertaining and life-affirming books of the year... A warm and often hilarious account of tenacity and survival, The Inn at the Top is packed with true Yorkshire-style anecdotes, brushes with the law, late night lock-ins, adventures with colourful locals and weather stories to make your hair curl. Sit back and enjoy... * Lancashire Evening Post *Richly entertaining... a wonderful history lesson * Ilkley Gazette *Engaging and entertaining... warm memories to last a lifetime -- Jeff Evans * Inside Beer *A warm, amusing and at times sad book... it's also beautifully written -- Roger Protz * Protz on Beer *Happy holiday reading.. highly diverting -- Mike Amos * The Northern Echo *One of the most funniest, most entertaining and life-affirming books of the year * Lancaster Guardian *A delightful Christmas present, especially for lovers of community pubs * The London Drinker Mag *Wonderfully readable and often very funny * Waterstones Bradford Blog *A heartwarming and hilarious tale * Darlington & Stockton Times *
£8.54
Nrb Publishing Bichon Frise: A Bichon Frise Pet Owner's Guide
£12.38
Springer International Publishing AG Choosing & Using Binoculars: A Guide for Star
Book SynopsisBinoculars are life enhancing instruments, uniquely capable of bringing the intricacies of nature into sharp focus. Whether it be birds, majestic lakes and seas, alpine vistas, wild animals or exploring the glories of the night sky, anyone interested in buying binoculars today will be faced with a bewildering number of different models to choose from! This book walks the reader through the fascinating world of binoculars, past and present, while exploring all of the main binocular types, their desirable features, how to test out and narrow down the choices a prospective customer should make, as well as looking at some of the best and most-sought-after binoculars money can buy. Uniquely experienced writer and binocular enthusiast, Dr Neil English, takes the pain out of narrowing down the search for your ideal binocular, whether your budget is $50 or $5,000. Dr English explores many of the timeless beauties of the binocular world, crafted by top European and Japanese manufacturers, such as Swarovski, Zeiss, Nikon, Leica and others. Sumptuously illustrated throughout with full color images, Choosing & Using Binoculars decodes all the technical jargon without sacrificing accuracy and presents the world’s best compendium of binocular literature for the birder, hunter, inveterate traveler, nature enthusiast and star gazer. Don’t leave home without it! Table of ContentsIntroduction: The Joy of the Binocular.- Acknowledgements.- Foreword.- Part I: Chapter 1: Binoculars 101.- Chapter 2: A Brief History of the Binocular.- Chapter 3: Pocket Binoculars.- Chapter 4: Compact Binoculars.- Chapter 5: Full-Size Binoculars.- Chapter 6: Low Light Binoculars.- Chapter 7: Range-Finding Binoculars.- Chapter 8: Astronomical Binoculars.- Chapter 9: Marine Binoculars.- Part II: Chapter 10: Leica Binoculars.- Chapter 11: Zeiss Binoculars.- Chapter 12: Swarovski Binoculars.- Chapter 13: Nikon Binoculars.- Chapter 14: Vortex Binoculars.- Chapter 15: GPO Binoculars.- Chapter 16: Opticron Binoculars.- Chapter 17: Meopta Binoculars.- Chapter 18: Maven Binoculars.- Chapter 19: Kowa Binoculars.- Chapter 20: Pentax Binoculars.- Chapter 21: Oberwerk Binoculars.- Chapter22: Leupold Binoculars.- Chapter 23: Fujinon Binoculars.- Chapter 24: Bushnell Binoculars.- Chapter 25: Popular Binocular Accessories.- Chapter 26: Testing Binoculars: Notes from the Field.- Chapter 27: Top Bargains in Today’s Market.- Chapter 28: A Brief Survey of Classic Binocular Literature.- Chapter 29: Classic Binoculars.- Chapter 30: Earth & Sky.- Glossary.- Binocular Repairers & Restorers.- Index.
£23.74
Workman Publishing Let's All Keep Chickens!: The Down-to-Earth Guide
Book SynopsisDalia Monterroso, founder of the popular website Welcome to Chickenlandia, brings a fresh, inclusive voice to the community of backyard chicken keeping with this entry-level guide designed to empower anyone who's always wanted to keep chickens but may have thought it required special knowledge and a large investment in equipment. Monterroso's enthusiasm is contagious as she conveys the basics of chicken keeping, with an emphasis on low-cost, natural practices and shares her belief that humans have an innate ability to care for chickens. Asserting that the backyard chicken community welcomes everyone, she addresses a broad audience, including those in urban and suburban locations. Readers will learn how to plan their flock, how to raise baby chicks, what to look for in a chicken coop, how to keep chickens healthy naturally, and more. Drawing from her own experience as the child of Guatemalan immigrants, Monterroso celebrates how chicken-keeping has been practiced around the world and offers an opportunity to connect with previous generations and transcend cultural, racial, economic, and political divides.
£12.99
Octopus Publishing Group My Pawsome Dog and Me Journal: Celebrate Your
Book SynopsisCherish every moment with your pooch with this one-of-a-kind keepsake, filled with sage advice and pearls of doggie wisdom to help you care for your canine companion Love is a four-legged word There is no love like that between a dog and its human. So why not document and celebrate that love in one treasured keepsake? With space to record of all the firsts, major milestones and precious memories you make together, My Pawsome Dog and Me Journal is the ultimate book for any pooch parent. Document all of your dog’s most important details – from their birthdate and star sign to their favourite treats and most-loved scratch spots. There’s also plenty of helpful tips and practical advice on ensuring the overall health and well-being of your little woofer to keep them happy and healthy every day. The journal is broken down into sections on caring for every part of your pup, including tips on: Supporting their physical and mental health Recognizing different communication and behavioural signals Grooming your pup from nose to tail Fun activities for maintaining fitness
£10.44
Pen & Sword Books Ltd The Secret Life of Birds of Prey
Book SynopsisEnter the fascinating world of the UK's birds of prey. These noble hunters, with their remarkable flying skills, good looks and mysterious ways, are amongst our most attractive and interesting wildlife. They are some of the most enigmatic and rare species too, and this book will reveal them to you.Learn about the falcons, hawks, kites, osprey and eagles that grace our skies and landscape from their impact on our culture in past and recent times, their value and uses in falconry, the history of their persecution and decline at the hands of humans, and their return to the UK through our reintroduction and conservation efforts.Admire their beauty up close with gorgeous photography and take an extraordinary peek into their secretive world. Be inspired by the moving words of people across the UK, who have described their thrilling, first-hand encounters, and discover where you can ethically experience these birds for yourself, to form an enduring connection with nature and make memories th
£21.25
Stephen Fleming Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest Foraging Guide
£11.39
Atlantic Books The Arbornaut: A Life Discovering the Eighth
Book SynopsisOne of the world's first tree-top scientists, Meg Lowman is both a pioneer in her field - she invented one of the first treetop walkways - and a tireless advocate for the planet. In a voice as infectious in its enthusiasm as in its practical optimism, The Arbornaut chronicles her irresistible story. From climbing solo hundreds of feet into Australia's rainforests to measuring tree growth in the northeastern United States, from searching the redwoods of the Pacific coast for new life to studying leaf-eaters in Scotland's Highlands, from a bioblitz in Malaysia to conservation planning in India to collaborating with priests in Ethiopia's last forests, Lowman launches us into the life and work of a scientist and ecologist. She also offers hope, specific plans and recommendations for action; despite devastation across the world, we can still make an immediate and lasting impact against climate change.Trade ReviewThe Arbornaut captures the magic of that little-known world with its pioneering stories and clear, informative text. Readers everywhere will be fascinated and inspired to learn more about nature, and especially about how we need to conserve the world's forests. -- Jane GoodallThe Arbornaut is about a shy girl who loved to play outdoors and became a scientist who educated the world about the abundant life in the treetops. I loved it. -- Temple GrandinThe Arbornaut is, true to its name, an account of intrepid exploration at the upper reaches of terrestrial life, where branches and foliage touch the sky and all creatures awake to the first morning rays of the sun. -- Wade Davis, author of INTO THE SILENCEThis is the most exciting and innovative way of introducing science that I have seen in many years. Everyone will want to read this book. Meg Lowman is starting a whole new movement exploring the treetops! -- E. O. Wilson, author of HALF-EARTH: OUR PLANET'S FIGHT FOR LIFEA passionate look at the 'unexplored wonderland' of trees... Lowman shines in her ability to combine accessible science with exciting personal anecdotes that effectively convey the "thrill of aerial exploration" and bolster her case that trees - and sustainable ecosystems - are worth studying, protecting, and preserving. Nature lovers will find much to consider. * Publishers Weekly *Table of Contents1: from wildflower to wallflower: a girl naturalist in rural america 2: becoming a forest detective: first encounters with temperate trees from new england to scotland 3: one hundred feet in the air: finding a way to study leaves in the australian rain forests 4: who ate my leaves?: tracking-and discovering!-australian insects 5: dieback in the outback: juggling marriage and investigations of gum tree death in australia's sheep country 6: hitting the glass canopy: how strangler figs and tall poppies taught me to survive as a woman in science 7: arbornauts for a week: citizen scientists explore the amazon jungles 8: tiger tracks, tree leopards, and vedippala fruits: exporting my toolkit to train arbornauts in india 9: a treetop bioblitz: counting 1,659 species in malaysia's tropical forests in ten days 10: building trust between priests and arbornauts: saving the forests of ethiopia, one church at a time 11: classrooms in the sky-for everyone!: wheelchairs and water bears in the treetops 12: can we save our last, best forests?: promoting conservation through mission green
£10.44
Timber Press (OR) Wildflowers of California
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£22.50
DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) The Cat Encyclopedia
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£34.00
Greystone Books,Canada Archives of Joy: Reflections on Animals and the
Book Synopsis“Beauchemin discovers again and again that happiness is a function of the connection between beings—the nonhuman animals as well as the human.”—Maria Popova, A Favorite Book of 2023For readers of Ross Gay’s The Book of Delights comes a joyful, tender memoir of encounters with animals and their potential to transform our lives through joy.Two mismatched ducks quarrel amorously. A tortoise basks on a rock in the sun. Four deer ceremoniously visit a writer’s garden to announce the arrival of a newborn fawn. In Archives of Joy, renowned poet, essayist, and novelist Jean-François Beauchemin turns his poetic and playful gaze to memories of animals he has known throughout his life, from fleeting encounters to deep relationships. With each meeting, Beauchemin returns to a simple thought: that joy in nature is an essential counterweight to the inescapable awareness of the brevity of life.In short, humorous, and often dreamlike vignettes, Beauchemin meditates on the mysteries of existence, the alchemy of memory, and the entwinement of the animal world with our own—whether he’s nursing an injured bird back to health, deciphering the gaze of a judgmental cat, or keeping company with a workhorse nearing its death.His life as a writer and his beloved pet dogs and cats feature often, as do the creatures he encounters in his garden, at farms, or on woodland walks: sparrows, crows, deer, foxes, horses, and cows. Deeply restorative, imaginative, and dreamily poetic, Archives of Joy is a memoir that will stay with readers long after its final page.Trade Review"Jean-François Beauchemin looks back, around and into the mystic, to great effect. His brief and often breathtaking reflections on creatures he has encountered throughout his life meld into a salve for the troubled, weary or distracted mind and will appeal to fans of Brian Doyle, Ross Gay and Margaret Renkl. . . [A] small treasure."—Bookpage/p>"I love this book! In a time when far too many people are estranged from nature, Archives of Joy will make you want to get outside and watch the animals you encounter wherever you are."—Marc Bekoff, PhD, author of The Emotional Lives of Animals and Dogs Demystified"I was taken with this book from the first page to the last, but how to describe it? Not poetry, not essay, not memoir, but all of these merging like watercolors on wet paper. Jean-François Beauchemin calls this collection 'a bestiary of memory.' What an apt description! Critters, both wild and domestic, accompany him through his wanderings, and the past, even the time before his birth, shines its light on the path he is walking now. The writing is grounded in the real and earthy, yet the imaginative leaps dazzle and delight. A tortoise contemplates death, God makes an appearance to apologize for giving dogs such a short life, a rabbit takes comfort in tarot readings in his favor. He calls himself 'a man who is always moved and amazed by the brevity of everything.' You, reader, will be moved and amazed too."—Lorna Crozier, Governor General's Award–winning poet and author of Through the Garden: A Love Story (With Cats) and After That"Referring to the work as a 'bestiary of memory,' the author embraces his past as he reflects on moments he's spent with the other denizens of his world in observations on each interaction that move from the practical to the metaphysical . . . A lovely, meditative volume."—BooklistPraise for the French Edition"Reading Jean-François Beauchemin is an experience in itself. It is like an exercise in meditation; like pausing in front of a particular image, in a suspended moment. It is him in the image—as he projects himself—but it is ourselves that we see, or rather those aspects of our own lives which have escaped us."—Le Devoir"[Jean-François Beauchemin] is an author known for his writings about life, full of deep and heartfelt reflection. He opens the door wide to allow us into the core of his being. He is the kind of person you meet and with whom, after the first sentence, and without quite knowing why, you are talking earnestly about the meaning of life."—Le Passe Mot
£16.14
Alfred A. Knopf Blood Memory
Book SynopsisThe epic story of the buffalo in America, from prehistoric times to today—a moving and beautifully illustrated work of natural historyThe American buffalo—our nation’s official mammal—is an improbable, shaggy beast that has found itself at the center of many of our most mythic and sometimes heartbreaking tales. The largest land animals in the Western Hemisphere, they are survivors of a mass extinction that erased ancient species that were even larger. For nearly 10,000 years, they evolved alongside Native people who weaved them into every aspect of daily life; relied on them for food, clothing, and shelter; and revered them as equals.Newcomers to the continent found the buffalo fascinating at first, but in time they came to consider them a hindrance to a young nation’s expansion. And in the space of only a decade, they were slaughtered by the millions for their hides, with their carcasses left to rot on the prairies. Then, teetering
£32.00
Tuttle Publishing Asias Greatest Wildlife Sanctuaries
Book SynopsisTrade Review"A breathtakingly beautiful celebration, with photographs so intimate that you feel you are out with Bjorn and Fanny watching live animals in the wilderness.(…)This wonderful book will inspire love and respect for Asian wildlife and passion for its conservation." —Professor Nick Davies, University of Cambridge"This book is an important testament to why Asia's fabulous but threatened biodiversity needs to be cherished and protected. Stunning images complement the text to produce a book that is both a visual delight as well as informative to assist those planning a trip to the region's top wildlife sites. This book will remind policy planners and decision makers their responsibility to protect these outstanding sites for future generations." —Gehan de Silva Wijeyeratne, Writer & Photographer, Chairperson- London Bird Club"We have and are losing so much of the living world. But this inspiring book catalogues, nation by nation, how a host of Asian nature reserves have succeeded in preserving thousands of irreplaceable species.(…) And, as always with Lai and Olesen, the photographs capture these species with breathtaking clarity and beauty" —Dr. John van Wyhe, Historian of Science and one of the world's leading experts on Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace
£23.99
The History Press Ltd Reindeer: An Arctic Life
Book SynopsisIn this enchanting book, self-confessed reindeer geek Tilly Smith leads the reader through the extraordinary natural history of the reindeer with charming anecdotes about her own Scottish herd.From their flat ‘clown-like’ hooves to their warm furry noses and majestic antlers, fall in love with nature’s most adaptable arctic mammal.
£12.34
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Granite Kingdom: A Cornish Journey
Book SynopsisShortlisted for the Edward Stanford Travel Book of the Year Award A fascinating, lyrical account of an east-west walk across Britain's westernmost and most mysterious region. A distant and exotic Celtic land, domain of tin-miners, pirates, smugglers and evocatively named saints, somehow separate from the rest of our island... Few regions of Britain are as holidayed in, as well-loved or as mythologized as Cornwall. From the woodlands of the Tamar Valley to the remote peninsula of Penwith – via the wilderness of Bodmin Moor and coastal villages where tourism and fishing find an uneasy coexistence – Tim Hannigan undertakes a zigzagging journey on foot across Britain's westernmost region to discover how the real Cornwall, its landscapes, histories, communities and sense of identity, intersect with the many projections and tropes that writers, artists and others have placed upon it. Combining landscape and nature writing with deep cultural inquiry, The Granite Kingdom is a probing but highly accessible tour of one of Britain's most popular regions, juxtaposing history, myth, folklore and literary representation with the geographical and social reality of contemporary Cornwall.Trade ReviewA magnificent work of travel and historical deconstruction – deeply personal, meticulously researched and hugely enjoyable. * Philip Marsden *Tim Hannigan writes with an authentic Cornish voice and a true internationalist’s breadth of understanding. * Patrick Gale *Anyone – tourist or resident – who has been seduced by the beauty and strangeness of Cornwall will find Tim Hannigan a congenial guide and companion. * Tom Fort, author of A303: Highway to the Sun *Beautifully researched and written with care. * Wyl Menmuir, author of The Draw of the Sea *Hannigan roams the country on foot, stitching together not only its geography but its histories and communities, while disentangling fact from myth, folk from folklore' * BBC Countryfile *Absorbing and insightful... skilfully interweaves geography, geology, travel memoir and history with an overview of the ways in which Cornwall has been portrayed in art and literature. There’s a lot to explore. * The TLS *The best kind of traveller, Hannigan is brimful of boundless curiosity... a beguiling book that throbs with passion, Hannigan has captured a portrait of a hidden and often mysterious Cornwall, conveying it with style, ternderness and passion * The Irish Times *PRAISE FOR TIM HANNIGAN: 'An excellent and thought-provoking book... What could have been a scholarly theoretical discourse is thoroughly enlivened by Tim Hannigan's decision to turn it into a travel odyssey' TLS. 'Travel writing used to be dominated by Old Etonians with colonialist tendencies; but [Tim Hannigan's] well-researched critique shows that the "travellees" are writing back' Guardian. 'A highly readable and entertaining narrative' Lonely Planet. 'A deft piece of genre-hopping' Telegraph. 'A timely look at the genre – why we travel, and why and how we write about it' * Irish Independent *
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Rocky Mountain Books Drawing Botany Home: A Rooted Life
Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated natural history memoir that reminds the reader that re-storying our relationship with the plants of home can be our first step in restoring the world.In a world made precarious by human mobility, all of us can learn from those who root in place. Plants surround us, yet all too often we ignore their quiet and complex lives. When a new job brings botanist and artist Lyn Baldwin back to her childhood home in southern British Columbia, she is challenged to confront both the cost of her mobility and the assumptions of her profession. If nearly three decades spent in motion gave Lyn scientific credentials and a career, it also made her a stranger to home and country. Lonely and homesick, Lyn runs outside. She doesn't go farrarely more than a day's drive from Kamloops, BCbut within the pages of her field journal, the slow confluence of art and science allows Lyn to learn not just about but from the green wisdom of her neighbours.Tutored by the plants of forest and garden, wilderness and wetland, Lyn realizes that her botany never has been, and never will be, a placeless science. Instead, Drawing Botany Home gives Lyn the metaphors to reconcile the dark horror of settler/Indigenous relations and the hard edges of her own childhood: poverty, a traumatic fire, unwanted stepfathers, a hippie mother.
£19.79
The Crowood Press Ltd Whippets
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£16.14
Chronicle Books Pocket Nature Series: Stargazing: Contemplate the
Book SynopsisPart of the Pocket Nature series, this petite volume features helpful tips for stargazing, plus thoughtful meditations related to stars, space, and the universe. In a cool palette with celestial illustrations, Stargazing is a must-have companion for amateur astronomers, space enthusiasts, outdoor adventurers, and anyone looking to slow down and find time for contemplation. In these pages, learn about features of the night sky, from the Milky Way to moon craters to the planets in our solar system; read a brief history of stargazing in cultures around the world; and discover seventeen notable constellations to observe in the northern hemisphere throughout the year. With ruminative meditations on the universe, moonlight, stardust, and more, this pocket-size guide to the cosmos has everything you need to better understand and appreciate the night sky.
£9.49
Little, Brown Book Group How to Train Your Dog
Book SynopsisDo you wish you could get your dog to behave better?Southend Dog Training founder Adam Spivey can help. In this indispensable book he teaches you all you need to know to build a better connection with your dog and solve any behavioural issues with simple, proven training techniques. He won''t just tell you what to do to get your dog to listen to your commands, but will also help you to understand how your dog thinks and why they might be struggling with certain things.Here are just a few of the things How to Train Your Dog will help you with: - Lead training, recall and reactivity when you''re out and about - Jumping up, excessive barking and reacting to the TV or doorbell- Do''s and don''ts for households with children and/or multiple dogs- Chewing, biting and destructive behaviourNo matter how big or small your dog''s issues, whether it''s old or young, a rescue or puppy, or if you live in a multi-dog household, Adam''s inimitable str
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McFarland & Co Inc I Know Your Dog Is a Good Dog
Book Synopsis When a pet dog injures a human or another dog, the owner is left in a state of fear and confusion. If a dog wreaks havoc and destruction on a home, the owner is left feeling helpless. If an owner finds a dog uncontrollable, or if a dog becomes aggressive and a threat to the community, the dog becomes the one that is at risk for injury or death. Families living with these behaviorally challenged dogs may become isolated and wonder if there is help for their dog. The reality is there are thousands of families facing these issues. This book explains the process for helping dogs with behavior problems in plain language. Calling on her years of experience as a certified canine behavior consultant, the author highlights the journeys of past clients through a series of vignettes broken up by chapters that contain informative and researched guidance. While it is not meant to be a how-to training guide, the book lets people with reactive or anxious dogs know they are not alone. ATable of Contents Table of Contents Prologue: Pink Introduction: This Is Not a Book About Training 1. Jack 2. What Is Happening to the Dogs? 3. Finding Help 4. Maya 5. The Behavior Modification Plan—Part 1 6. Maizy 7. The Behavior Modification Plan—Part 2 8. Freckles 9. The Behavior Modification Plan—Part 3 10. Even More Help 11. Arlo 12. Becoming an Advocate 13. Walt 14. Help for the Human 15. When You Can No Longer Live with Your Dog 16. Grady 17. Behavioral Euthanasia 18. Tex 19. Quality of Life 20. Champ 21. Saying Goodbye 22. Should I Get Another Dog? 23. Celebrate Your Dog Recommended Reading Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
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Penguin Random House South Africa Field Guide to Scorpions of South Africa
Book SynopsisAmong the world’s most fascinating living fossils, scorpions have been around for some 420 million years. South Africa is home to an astonishing variety, with 108 species in three families occurring in most of the region’s biomes, from desert and grassland to fynbos, savanna and forest. Scorpions are even found in urban gardens. Field Guide to Scorpions of South Africa is the first comprehensive guide to describe and illustrate all known species in the country. The clear, detailed species accounts cover appearance, habitat and behaviour, and discuss the variation within species according to region. Up-to-date distribution maps are included for all species and exceptional photographs, carefully worked to show astounding detail and vivid colours, bring to life the intricate patterning and colours of different species. Both males and females are presented, as well as a variety of colour forms, facilitating accurate identification in the field. The introduction discusses scorpion classification, anatomy, biology, behaviour and habitat, as well as venomosity and the treatment of stings. Tips on how and where to find scorpions and how to contribute to their conservation as a citizen scientist are also included. Sales points: The first comprehensive field guide to this group of arachnids. Detailed profiles of families, genera and species. Covers venomosity and the treatment of stings. Extraordinary photography, including colour forms within species.
£18.99
TRAFALGAR SQUARE Wild Horses of Skydog
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Quiller Publishing Ltd Beyond Dog Massage: A Breakthrough Method for
Book SynopsisWe all want our dogs to live pain-free, and we all want ways to connect with them. The Masterson Method® is an interactive approach to animal bodywork that follows and uses responses of the animal to your touch to find and release tension in areas of his body that affect: - His ability to get around. - His physical and mental well-being. - The quality of and length of his life. - His connection with you and other humans and animals. A lifelong horse person, Jim Masterson developed his method for the purpose of releasing tension and improving movement in the performance horse. An interesting benefit was that it led to improved communication and trust, and a better overall relationship with the horse. Since dogs go with horses “like peanut butter and jelly,” Jim says, it was only natural that he began to use his bodywork on canines, too. The techniques used in the Masterson Method rely on reading and following the subtle changes in the dog's body language as you work with him. Once you learn to read his body language, you will be “on the same page” and communication is established. Your dog recognizes that you understand what his body language is saying, that there is no threat to his well-being, and that he feels better when you work with him. In these pages you will learn the steps to incorporating the Masterson Method in your dog's life, bringing happiness to both of you. The Masterson Method is practical, easy to use, and results oriented. You see the results in the dog's responses during the bodywork, and in his behavior, comfort, and movement afterward. Beyond Dog Massage is the ideal instructional guide for all those seeking a better quality of life for and deeper connection with their dogs.
£27.00
Rizzoli International Publications Polar Tales
Book SynopsisThe Arctic is the ground zero of climate change, and the polar bear is on the front line. Filled with groundbreaking photography that reveals the breathtaking landscapes of the Arctic and the transformations of the environment through the changing lives of polar bears, it's a firsthand report from the top of our planet.Polar Tales tells the story of an ice world in transformation and a planet nearing its tipping point--the moment when Earth's climate begins to change irreversibly. This book is both a celebration of the wildlife that inhabits this most unforgiving and beautiful environment imaginable--mountains, fjords, enormous glaciers, and the seemingly endless pack ice of the Arctic Ocean--and a cautionary tale of global warming. Rising temperatures have put the Arctic at risk, and the habitats--and lives--of the animals there are increasingly threatened. Set against the dramatic landscape of ice floes and ragged mountains, readers see how polar bears, foxes, s
£20.47
Icon Books The Milky Way Smells of Rum and Raspberries:
Book SynopsisAn offbeat guided tour of the Universe, focusing on weird and wonderful facts.Astrophysicist Dr Jillian Scudder knows more than most of us what a surreal place the Universe can be. In this light-hearted book she delves into some of the more arcane facts that her work has revealed, and tells us how we have actually managed to discover these amazing truths.Did you know: the galaxy is flatter than a credit card; supermassive black holes can sing a super-low B flat; it rains iron on a brown dwarf, and diamonds on Neptune; you could grow turnips on Mars if its soil weren't full of rocket fuel; the Universe is beige, on average; Jupiter's magnetic field will short-circuit your spacecraft - and, of course, the Milky Way smells of rum and raspberries.Trade Review[An] entertaining romp ... Armchair astronomers will come away with a renewed sense of wonder at the strangeness of the universe. * Publishers Weekly *Aiming to intrigue general readerships about astrophysics, The Milky Way Smells of Rum and Raspberries is full of the energy and excitement of discovery. * Foreword Reviews *
£10.44
Pelagic Publishing Reconnection: Fixing our Broken Relationship with
Book SynopsisHow did our relationship with nature become broken, why does it matter and how can we fix it? From a past in which we were embedded in the natural world, revolutions in farming, science and industry have seen the human bond with nature eroded with the promise of prosperity offering happiness and meaning in life. This mindset may have delivered comfortable living for many, but there is growing recognition that the root cause of wildlife loss and the warming climate is people’s disconnection from nature, which is also an important factor in our mental health. Yet solutions focus on technical fixes to treat the symptoms of that damaged relationship, such as reducing carbon emissions and increasing habitat. What we urgently need is a whole new way of thinking. Reconnection explores our hidden links with nature through the science of nature connectedness, setting out a way to revivify the relationship across society. Here is a route to a meaningful life that unites both human and nature’s wellbeing for a truly sustainable future. What's more, everybody has a role to play. From business leaders to conservationists, teachers to medics, from drivers to walkers, we can all reduce the damage we do and find new ways to bring nature into our lives. This timely book considers the problems scientifically, then offers simple, practical, positive steps for how we can all work towards a better world.Trade Reviewhighly stimulating... The author has impressive credentials and a great command of the social science literature (much of which he has been involved in writing). I was grateful that he brought in his own love for, and experience of, nature at frequent intervals because it showed that this wasn’t just an academic exercise – and it clearly isn’t. -- Mark Avery, author and environmental campaignerRichardson's manifesto for re-establishing our connection to nature is heartfelt and never dry. And it couldn't be more needed than now. -- Sam Pryah, Countryfile MagazineThis well-written book... emphasizes the importance of the psychological connection to nature and its role in promoting overall well-being. I found it particularly impressive how Richardson highlights the distinction between ‘exposure’ and ‘connection’ to nature, raising the possibility that the latter holds the greater influence. -- Masashi Soga, Nature Ecology and EvolutionRichardson makes his meticulously researched case in prose that a teenager would understand. He offers redress for the causes of our double ecological crisis rather than just describing the symptoms. My stand-out environmental book of the year. -- Mark Cocker * Spectator Books of the Year *Table of ContentsPreface Part I – The need for reconnection with nature 1. A Broken Relationship with Nature 2. The Great Theft 3. The Technological Ape 4. Hidden Connections with Nature 5. Nature Connectedness Part II – Benefits of reconnection with nature 6. Good for You: Wellbeing Benefits of Reconnection 7. How Does Reconnection Bring Wellbeing? 8. Good for Nature: Environmental Benefits of Reconnection 9. One Health Part III – Creating a new relationship with nature 10. The Good Things in Nature 11. Pathways to Reconnection 12. Scaling Up: Policies for Connection 13. Tools for Change 14. Creating a Nature-Connected Society 15. Designing a Connected Future Acknowledgements Notes Index
£20.00
Bedford Square Publishers Where's Ma'am
Book SynopsisInspired by the 1910 bestseller Where's Master? Muick is the Queen's loyal corgi. Loving, attentive, but with an occasional tendency to nip ankles. But Muick can't find his Queen. The courtiers won't let him into the bedroom. The corgi handlers won't explain what is happening. Why are all the family suddenly here? Muick gives his own account of events and travels through his grief from Scotland to the funeral as he seeks to make sense of his loss and find a future beyond. Funny, touching and hopeful, Where's Ma'am is the story of the loss of a friendship like no other and the brave journey back to love and happiness. Illustrated throughout with black and white line drawings, meet the wonderful friends that help a small dog to overcome his biggest challenge.
£9.49
