Natural History Books
Halsgrove Wildlife Wanderings
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£999.99
Anness Publishing The New Encyclopedia of British European African
Book SynopsisA beautifully illustrated directory of common birds, their habitats and habits, with tips on birdwatching.
£7.59
Haynes Publishing Group Sheep Manual The Complete StepbyStep Guide to
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£21.25
Transworld Publishers Ltd Infinite Wonder
Book SynopsisThe first photo book by the Nasa astronaut Scott Kelly, who spent a record-breaking Year in Space. Through the photos Kelly took during his time in space, we can learn to see the world in a new way and we are afforded a glimpse into a life that most of us will never encounter but of which many of us dream.Trade ReviewEveryone’s favourite space captain and all-round hero NASA astronaut * Huffington Post *
£17.00
Orion Publishing Co The Story of Flowers
Book SynopsisThroughout history flowers have been an integral part of human survival and culture – as food, for medicine, to express feelings, as symbols, to commemorate and celebrate, and to decorate. Their shapes, colors, scents and textures have always attracted us, as they do animals and insects. Flowers are used as luxury spices (saffron), and as coloring and flavoring agents – marigolds fed to chickens make eggs more yellow and lavender was Elizabeth I''s favorite flavor of jam. Flowers are full of symbolic meaning: violets represent modesty, daises purity and daffodils unrequited love. And they have always played an important role in culture through myths and legends, literature and the decorative arts. This delightful new book brings together 100 of the world''s flowers to tell their remarkable stories. Each flower is richly illustrated in color and accompanied by facts about each species and what role it has played in our culture and history.
£22.50
Atlantic Books Seven Flowers
Book SynopsisJennifer Potter is the author of four novels and six works of non-fiction, most recently The Jamestown Brides, The Untold Story of England's 'maids for Virginia' (Atlantic, 2018). Other titles published by Atlantic include The Rose, A True History; Seven Flowers And How They Shaped Our World; and Strange Blooms, The Curious Lives and Adventures of the John Tradescants. A long-time reviewer for the Times Literary Supplement and an accredited Royal Literary Fund (RLF) Consultant Fellow, she currently runs writing workshops for students and staff at British universities and was recently appointed one of the first RLF Writing Fellows at the British Library.Trade ReviewThis literary delight will surely become compulsory reading for flower enthusiasts everywhere... Accompanied by magnificent colour plates and botanical etchings, this book is a voyage of discovery. A thoroughly rewarding read. * The Lady *Jennifer Potter is a wonderful writer on the history and culture of plants, plantsmen, and gardens... Any gardener, of the practical or armchair variety, will love this beautifully written survey. * Good Book Guide *Endlessly beguiling... Potter's range of reference is huge, from Dante to Ginsberg, from the flower-and-bird paintings of the Song dynasty to Manet and from early Christianity to Hindu creation myths... Every page yields up some delicious nuggets * Gardens Illustrated *Fascinating and highly readable * The Garden *Anyone who has ever planted a seed or loved a flower can appreciate the author's knowledge and devotion * Kirkus Reviews *
£11.69
Acair William Macgillivrays A Hebridean Naturalists
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£14.25
Floris Books Movement and Rhythms of the Stars
Book SynopsisThis is a comprehensive guide to the basic movements we can observe in the sky. Schultz describes the daily movement of the stars from different parts of the earth (including southern hemisphere throughout). Included are the sun''s pattern of the day and of the year, the moon''s various periods, nodes and eclipses, as well as the planets'' apparent movement and loops, conjunctions and transits.The appendix contains tables of periods and rhythms, and a guide to important occurrences to the year 2010.
£22.50
New Society Publishers DIY Mushroom Cultivation
Book SynopsisOffering clear and comprehensive instructions for low-tech growing for a range of budgets, interests, and scales, this book offers practical inspiration and a sense that hey, I can do this! DANIELLE STEVENSON, owner, DIY FungiDIY Mushroom Cultivation is full of proven, reliable, low-cost techniques for home-scale cultivation that eliminate the need for a clean-air lab space to grow various mushrooms and their mycelium.Beautiful full-color photos and step-by-step instructions accompany a foundation of mushroom biology and ecology to support a holistic understanding of the practice. Growing techniques are applicable year-round, for any space from house to apartment, and for any climate, budget, or goal. Techniques include: Setting up a home growing space Inexpensive, simple DIY equipment Culture creation from mushroom tissue or spores Growing and using liquid cultures and grain spawn Growing mushrooms on waste streams Indoor fruiting Outdoor mushroom gardens and logs Harvesting, processing, tinctures, and cooking. Whether you hunt mushrooms or dream about growing and working with them but feel constrained by a small living space, DIY Mushroom Cultivation is the ideal guide for getting started in the fascinating and delicious world of fungiculture.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments IntroductionMushrooms and Humans: Past, Present, and Future A Bit about Me and My Approach to Mushroom Cultivation 1 Mushroom Basics What Are Mushrooms? Mushrooms in Ecosystems What Mushrooms Need to Survive and Thrive 2 Overview of the Cultivation Process Cultivation Flow Preparation 3 Workspaces, Tools, and Equipment Lab Infrastructure and Aseptic Transfer Spaces: Flow Hoods, Still Air Boxes, and More The Lab Environment and Tools Where to Inoculate Bulk Substrates Where to Incubate Growing Mycelium Fruiting Space: Factors to Consider Options for Home-Scale Fruiting Chambers Environmental Control in Fruiting Spaces Other Spaces 4 Sanitation and Techniques to Avoid Contamination Vectors of Contamination and Management Strategies Common Contaminants: Recognition and Management 5 Starting and Maintaining Cultures Get Cultured Liquid Culture Agar Culture Long-Term Culture Storage Methods 6 Making and Using Grain Spawn Making Grain Spawn Using Grain Spawn 7 Fruiting Substrate Formulation and Preparation Containers for Mycelial Growth and Fruiting The Substrates Substrate Treatments Sterilization Pasteurization and Alternatives 8 Outdoor Growing and Mushroom Gardening Growing Mushrooms on Logs and Stumps Mushroom Beds Next-Level Applications 9 Harvest, Processing, and Use When and How to Harvest Basic Cooking Techniques Preservation Methods Mushrooms and Mycelium for Medicine In Conclusion: Substrate for Thought—Toward Further Applications Mycopermaculture Mycoremediation on a Home Scale Mycoarts and Fungi as Functional Materials Community-Based Cultivation Efforts Appendix 1: Species Profiles Agrocybe aegerita— Pioppino Coprinus comatus—Shaggy Mane Cordyceps militaris—Caterpillar Fungus Flammulina velutipes and allies—Enoki Ganoderma lucidum and allies—Reishi Hericium species—Lion's Mane and allies Hypsizygus tessulatus—Shimeji H. ulmarius—Elm Oysters Lentinula edodes—Shiitake Pholiota nameko and allies—Nameko Pleurotus species—Oyster Mushrooms Stropharia rugoso-annulata—Wine Cap Trametes versicolor—Turkey Tail Appendix 2: Resources General Annual Mycology Gatherings Bibliography Index About the Author and Illustrator A note about the publisher
£19.79
Anthroposophic Press Inc Bees
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£20.25
Mammal Society How to Find and Identify Mammals Revised Edition
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£11.99
Alison Hodge Wild Looe Pocket Cornwall
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£7.61
Eland Publishing Ltd The Weather in Africa Three Novellas
Book SynopsisTwo sisters, one beautiful, one plain, return unmarried from their adventures to their parents' hotel on the mountain, where they are caught up in a scandalous relations with an African official and an English botanist. Meanwhile, a heartbroken woman tries to escape the memory of her son's death on a doomed holiday by the sea.
£11.69
Ex Libris Press Geology of Somerset
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£14.95
Lopinga Books Walk Wild Essex 50 Wildlife Walks in Essex and
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£9.75
Insignis Publications Go West for Parrots
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£11.35
Brambleby Books Feathers and Eggshells The Bird Journal of a
Book SynopsisAims to take us on a tour of the author's favourite bird watching area - Hampstead Heath in London - a suburban haven for wildlife, comprising different habitats for birds. This title reveals the beauty and diversity of the local bird life, using drawings and photographs, prose and poetry, and is for those who love birds in a natural setting.Table of ContentsAbout the author Foreword Introduction Map of Hampstead Heath Bird anatomy Water birds Song birds Tree dwellers Birds of prey and carrion feeders Migratory birds Kate Springett award Glossary Bibliography
£9.49
Brambleby Books UK500 Birding in the Fast Lane
Book SynopsisOffers an insight into the world of twitching, and the personal account of some of the author's missions to add birds to his increasing British life-list. This book contains his own photographs, paintings and illustrations, as well as car crashes, stormy sea crossings, plane convoys and even a coastguard rescue, encountered during his bird-quest.Table of ContentsForeword by Richard Millington, Birding World. Introduction. Chapter 1: The Ancient Mariner. Chapter 2: Pilgrimage to Shetland. Chapter 3: Visiting Albert. Chapter 4: In the Company of Whales. Chapter 5: Southbound to Scilly. Chapter 6: October Thrushes. Chapter 7: Cape Clear. Chapter 8: The Rescue. Chapter 9: The Siege. Chapter 10: Day Trip to Dingle. Chapter 11: Fair Isle's Double. Chapter 12: All at Sea. Chapter 13: The Final Fling. Listings. Resources.
£9.49
Wagtail Press Journeys Through Britain with a Pack Pony
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£10.56
Mereo Books Bibury Seasons The beautiful Cotswold village
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£12.15
Hemisphere Publishing Hampstead Heath
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£28.50
Wet Nose Publishing Ltd Countryside Dog Walks North East Wales
Book SynopsisThis guidebook gives dog walkers access to 20 of the finest walks in the region of the North East of Wales. With clear information, an introduction for each walk, and simple, easy-to-read maps, it will appeal to all who want to venture out into the countryside with their dogs.
£8.99
Wet Nose Publishing Ltd Countryside Dog Walks Lake District South 20
Book SynopsisWritten for all dog owners looking for hassle-free walks to enjoy with their dogs, this guidebook is packed with photography - giving dog owners access to 20 of the finest walks in the southern Lake District. It covers areas: Langdale, Elterwater, Grasmere, Coniston and Windermere. It is suitable for all levels of fitness and ability.
£999.99
Wet Nose Publishing Ltd Countryside Dog Walks Peak District North 20
Book SynopsisWritten for dog owners looking for hassle-free walks to enjoy with their dogs, this book offers dog owners access to 20 of the finest walks in the northern region of the Peak District National Park, the Dark Peak. It covers areas such as: Dovestone Reservoir, Lyme Park, Castleton, Hathersage, Stanage Edge, Burbage Rock and Ladybower Reservoir.
£8.99
Wet Nose Publishing Ltd Countryside Dog Walks Peak District South 20
Book SynopsisWritten for dog owners looking for hassle-free walks to enjoy with their dogs, this book offers dog owners access to 20 of the finest walks in the southern region of the Peak District National Park, the White Peak. It covers areas such as: Padley Gorge, Chatsworth, Froggatt Edge, The Roaches, Miller's Dale, Dove Dale and Illam.
£9.49
New Chapter Publishing LLC The Friendly Floppy Ragdoll Cat Abridged Edition
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£32.29
Readers' Pty Ltd Unfurled Nature Poetry
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£11.80
Aquaterra Publishing Wild Southwest The Landscapes and Wildlife of
Book SynopsisA book about the wildlife and landscapes of southwest England, covering the counties of Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset, richly illustrated with high quality photography. Written and photographed by Nigel Hicks.
£13.49
Bramble & Bean Publishing House Never Mind the Burdocks A Year of Foraging in the
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£12.34
Bramble & Bean Publishing House Never Mind the Burdocks 365 Days of Foraging in
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£13.29
Michael Walmer The Spring of Joy
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£9.45
Green Magic Publishing Weather Without Technology Accurate nature based
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£11.69
Wild Nature Press The Cuckoo
Book SynopsisWe all know Cuckoos as the harbingers of spring whose haunting calls proclaim the birds own name across fields and reedbeds. A bird much more often heard than actually seen, and often mistaken for a hawk or falcon when briefly glimpsed in flight. Cuckoos are also well known, perhaps even infamous, for their habit of laying their own eggs into the nests of much smaller species, such as reed warblers, who are then doomed to raise the enormous cuckoo chick rather than their own young, and whose eggs are ruthlessly thrown from the nest by the cuckoo hatchling.But how does this complex behaviour act out in nature, and how did it evolve? What are the cuckoo's special tricks and what counter-measures have the host birds developed to resist the depredations of cuckoos? In this book the authors delve into the stories behind what we see, and into the complex and ever evolving evolutionary arms race by which the nest parasite and its hosts constantly try to leapfrog each other into
£18.00
Wild Nature Press In the Company of Seahorses
Book SynopsisSeahorses are instantly recognisable and have been a part of our culture for millennia, yet we still know very little about these enigmatic creatures.Steve Trewhella and Julie Hatcher have spent hundreds of hours in British waters observing native seahorses, witnessing at first hand how they behave in the wild, and how they interact with the other plants and animals in their underwater realm.With stunning photography, In the Company of Seahorses paints a rich picture of a mysterious world amongst swaying seagrass and colourful seaweeds. The accompanying text is packed with personal anecdotes describing the authors' journey of discovery, illustrating for the first time the secretive lives of these elusive animals in British waters.By sharing one couple's passion for an entrancing ocean icon, this book aims to inspire, inform and create a better understanding of the seahorse and its often vulnerable habitats around the British coastline.
£22.50
Wild Nature Press Exploring Britains Hidden World
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£22.50
Spirit Paw Press, LLC My Cat Is Dying What Do I Do Navigating Emotions
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£9.43
Paula Bourassa Junies Story
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£7.50
Cambridge University Press Dog Economics
Book SynopsisDog Economics provides an application of economic concepts to human-dog relationships that is accessible to a general audience with little, or even no, prior training in economics. People who keep dogs as well as scholars who do dog-related research will find that the book offers interesting new perspectives.Trade Review'An engaging book that innovatively applies economics to understanding human interactions with dogs. In a time when bridging species boundaries is critical for a deep appreciation of contemporary life, Dog Economics offers thought-provoking insights into government and business connections to animal policy issues, from canine healthcare to working dogs.' Jerry Mitchell, Professor of Public Policy, Baruch College, The City University of New York'Weimer and Vining illustrate the rich insights that economic theory can provide about our relationships with dogs. This approach does not lead them to promote an inhumane perspective that reduces dogs to expendable commodities. Instead, they illustrate how the application of economic theory can improve the lives of both humans and dogs, by helping us appreciate what dogs bring to the table and helping us design policies that could promote their wellbeing.' Stéphane Lavertu, Professor of Public Policy, John Glenn College of Public Affairs, The Ohio State University'Dog Economics provides a long overdue examination of the economics surrounding pet ownership. Weimer and Vining present what is by far the most comprehensive and insightful analysis into the economic aspects of every decision impacting the lives and well-being of dogs. Pet owners will appreciate the accessibility with which the book provides valuable insights that are of practical relevance.' W. Kip Viscusi, University Distinguished Professor of Law, Economics, and Management, Vanderbilt UniversityTable of Contents1. Dogonomics: Homo Economicus versus Canem Amans; 2. Chasing the Tale: Origins of the Human – Dog Relationship; 3. Love Me, Love My Dog: The Demand for Dogs; 4. How Much Is That Doggy in the Window? Supply, Information Asymmetry and Negative Externality in the Dog Market; 5. You Bet Your (Dog's) Life: The Value of a Statistical Dog Life (VSDL); 6. A Doggone Shame: Hard Decisions about Euthanasia and Dogs' Lives; 7. Working for the Man: Canine Occupations; 8. Dogonomics: Past, Present, and Future.
£18.04
LIGHTNING SOURCE UK LTD Black Beauty
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£999.99
Legare Street Press Milch Cows and Dairy Farming Comprising the
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£19.90
Legare Street Press The Curtiss Poultry Book. 100000 a Year From
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£11.35
Legare Street Press Year Book of the Ayrshire Breeders 1903
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£12.30
LEGARE STREET PR Colombofilia
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£22.46
LEGARE STREET PR Force and Matter or Principles of the Natural
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£18.86
LEGARE STREET PR The Ladys Equestrian Manual
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£13.25
LEGARE STREET PR The American Breeds of Poultry
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£25.60
LEGARE STREET PR The The Diseases of Dogs and Their Homoeopathic
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£25.60
Legare Street Press An Address Delivered Before the Proprietors of
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£22.75
