Wildlife: general interest Books
HarperCollins Publishers The Nature Remedy A restorative guide to the
Book SynopsisPacked with beautiful images, recipes, remedies, meditations, fascinating ideas'. The TelegraphA beautiful, illustrated modern guide to nature for a new generation (including city-dwellers) and how it can impact our mental and physical wellbeing.Reconnect with nature and learn everything about the wonderful wild.Curator of the Thorp Perrow arboretum, Faith Douglas takes us on an adventure, and spans across all areas of nature to show how trees, birds, insects, seasons, the weather can impact us for the better, how they can heal and improve our mental and physical wellbeing.Modern day life puts pressures on us all. For city dwellers, getting to the great outdoors is never an easy feat. Faith shows you how to embrace it from right where you are, whether it's making the most of your garden or creating your own inner sanctum in a tiny flat.From foraging for herbs and nutritious pick-me-ups, outdoor meditation, growing your own therapeutic urban garden to making simple remedies and recipes,Trade Review‘Packed with beautiful images, recipes, remedies, meditations, fascinating ideas’. The Telegraph ‘[A] love letter to the planet and a literary charm-bracelet’ BBC Countryfile Magazine
£13.49
Penguin Random House India Leopard Diaries The Rosette in India
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Oxford University Press The Natural History of Selborne
Book SynopsisThe Natural History of Selborne (1789) is written as a series of letters, which describe with wit and precision the flora and fauna White observes in his Hampshire parish. A classic of nature writing, this edition includes contemporary illustrations, a contextualizing introduction, and an appendix of readers' responses over 200 years.Trade Review'I can wholeheartedly recommend this edition ... Beautifully produced ... Secord's introduction - surely one of the chief reasons to purchase this new edition of a book never out of print - provides a nuanced and stimulating account of the origins, character, and legacies of Selborne.' * Diarmid A. Finnegan, Journal of Historical Geography *'This Oxford edition offers new insights into a work that has been hugely popular. ' * Land and Business *
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The University of Chicago Press Wild Justice
Book SynopsisScientists have long counseled against interpreting animal behavior in terms of human emotions, warning that such anthropomorphizing limits our ability to understand animals as they really are. This book challenges this long-held view. It reveals that animals exhibit a range of moral behaviors, including fairness, empathy, trust, and reciprocity.Trade Review"This provocative and well-argued view of animal morality may surprise some readers as it challenges outdated assumptions about animals.... Written as much for other academics as for interested lay readers, this lucid book is highly recommended." - Library Journal "The authors contend that, in order to understand the moral compass by which animals live, we must first expand our definition of morality to include moral behavior unique to each species. Studies done by the authors, as well as experts in the fields of psychology, human social intelligence, zoology, and other branches of relevant science excellently bolster their claim." - Publishers Weekly "Wild Justice makes a compelling argument for open-mindedness regarding nonhuman animals." - New Scientist "Humans think of themselves as the only moral animals. But what about... the rat who refuses to shock another to earn a reward, and the magpie who grieves for her young? Cognitive animal behaviorist Bekoff and philosopher Pierce argue that nonhuman animals also are moral beings - with not just building blocks or precursors of morality but the real deal. The research gathered here makes a compelling case that it is time to reconsider yet another of the traits we have claimed as uniquely our own." - Discover"
£17.00
Tellwell Talent Boot Polish Bears and Bush Sense Adventures of a
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Yale University Press Curious Species
Book SynopsisA compelling and innovative exploration of how animals shaped the birth of natural history and its ecological afterlivesTrade Review“Full of insight and wit, Curious Species is a genre-expanding account of knowledge and politics. Deeply researched and a joy to read, this book illuminates the ways animals from rattlesnakes to raccoons co-made our understandings of them.”—Bathsheba Demuth, author of Floating Coast: An Environmental History of the Bering Strait“A provocative, sparklingly written hybrid work combining original historical scholarship with lively first-person narrative and natural historical observation.”—Anya Zilberstein, author of A Temperate Empire: Making Climate Change in Early America“Early modern cabinets of curiosity generated sensations of wonder. So does Curious Species, with its awe-inspiring tales from the past and breathless accounts of Whitney Barlow Robles’s fearless pursuit of rare coral, raccoons, and rattlesnakes.”—Peter C. Mancall, author of Nature and Culture in the Early Modern Atlantic“Curious Species is exceptional: Whitney Robles has crafted a highly original, convincing, nuanced, and thought provoking study of how curiosity and animal nature overlap to shape, inspire, and circumscribe knowledge.”—Cameron B. Strang, author of Frontiers of Science: Imperialism and Natural Knowledge in the Gulf South Borderlands, 1500–1850“A captivating account of the many ways in which humans and other animals made each other ‘curious,’ in the eighteenth century and today. Whitney Barlow Robles expertly leads us in pursuit of Enlightenment naturalists as they observe, describe, depict, collect, and preserve corals, rattlesnakes, fish, and raccoons across the world, and reflects on what it means to follow in their footsteps in the present.”—Daniela Bleichmar, author of Visual Voyages: Images of Latin American Nature from Columbus to Darwin
£28.50
University of California Press American Bison
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£999.99
Transworld The Accidental Naturalist
Book SynopsisFor as long as he can remember, Ben Fogle has been surrounded by creatures great and small. As a young boy his best friends were Liberty and Lexington, the family dogs. Then there was Milly the puma-sized cat, Jaws the goldfish and three very charismatic' parrots, not to mention a whole host of weird and wonderful animals that came through the doors of his father's veterinary practice.Then came Inca, Ben's adorable black Labrador, who changed his life. Since first melting the nation's heart on Castaway, the duo have been inseparable. With Inca's help, Ben was soon charming worms and tickling trout on Countryfile, minding the big cats on Animal Park and fronting the BBC's coverage of Crufts.Ben's passion for wildlife has taken him all over the world, from the plains of Africa to the sea ice of Antarctica. He has played with penguins, been chased by bull elephant seals and tapirs, and helped operate on a cheetah. He has given mud packs to rh
£17.09
Conscious Care Publishing Pty Ltd On The Edge
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£16.65
John Wiley & Sons To Save the Wild Bison Life on the Edge in
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£24.65
Penguin Random House LLC The Hopes of Snakes
Book SynopsisIn The Hopes of Snakes, Lisa Couturier celebrates the stories of forgotten, overlooked animals who have adapted nobly to city and suburban life in the Northeast. With sharp perception and deep humanity, she has found what is so remarkable in the nature we see most often and illuminated it like no one before her. The Hopes of Snakes is an eloquent and powerful debut by one of the best new writers exploring nature in the humanized landscape.
£13.15
Halsgrove Wildlife Wanderings
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£999.99
Alison Hodge Wild Looe Pocket Cornwall
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£7.61
Readers' Pty Ltd Unfurled Nature Poetry
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£11.80
LIGHTNING SOURCE UK LTD Black Beauty
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£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 The Ladys Equestrian Manual
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£13.25
LEGARE STREET PR Contributions To The Fauna Of Mergui And Its
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£26.55
Johns Hopkins University Press Renewable Energy and Wildlife Conservation
Book SynopsisBrings together disparate conversations about wildlife conservation and renewable energy, suggesting ways these two critical fields can work hand in hand. Renewable energy is often termed simply green energy, but its effects on wildlife and other forms of biodiversity can be quite complex. While capturing renewable resources like wind, solar, and energy from biomass can require more land than fossil fuel production, potentially displacing wildlife habitat, renewable energy infrastructure can also create habitat and promote species health when thoughtfully implemented. The authors of Renewable Energy and Wildlife Conservation argue that in order to achieve a balanced plan for addressing these two crucially important sustainability issues, our actions at the nexus of these fields must be directed by current scientific information related to the ecological effects of renewable energy production. Synthesizing an extensive, rapidly growing base of research and insights from practitionerTrade ReviewA coming-together of noted authorities in [the energy and conservation] fields seeking a beneficial solution to both their respective purposes is heartening indeed. Given this, and all the information presented in its pages, Renewable Energy and Wildlife Conservation is a book that should be read by all who are professionally involved in both these fields as well as any others who are simply in search of a better understanding of two of the defining challenges of our age.—Johannes E. Riutta, The Well-Read NaturalistTable of ContentsList of ContributorsIntroduction. Renewable Energy and Wildlife ConservationChristopher E. Moorman, Steven M. Grodsky, and Susan P. RuppPART I BIOENERGY AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION1 Short-Rotation Woody Crops and Wildlife ConservationRachel Greene, James A. Martin, and T. Bently Wigley2 Effects of Harvesting Forest-Based Biomass on Terrestrial WildlifeJessica A. Homyack and Jake Verschuyl3 Impacts on Wildlife of Annual Crops for Biofuel ProductionClint Otto4 Second-Generation Feedstocks from Dedicated Energy Crops:Implications for Wildlife and Wildlife HabitatSusan P. Rupp and Christine A. RibicPART II WIND ENERGY AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION5 Wind Energy Effects on BirdsRegan Dohm and David Drake6 Wind Energy Effects on BatsCris D. Hein and Amanda M. Hale7 Effects of Wind Energy on Wildlife: Emerging Issues and Underrepresented TaxaNicole M. Korfanta and Victoria H. ZeroPART III SOLAR ENERGY, WATERPOWER, AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION8 Solar Energy: A Technology with Multi-Scale Opportunities to Integrate Wildlife ConservationBrian B. Boroski9 Waterpower: Hydropower and Marine Hydrokinetic EnergyHenriette I. Jager and Lindsay M. WickmanPART IV THE FUTURE OF RENEWABLE ENERGY AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION10 Renewable Energy Policy Directives: Implications for Wildlife ConservationEdward B. Arnett11 Renewable Energy Ecology: The Next Frontier in Wildlife ScienceSteven M. Grodsky, Sarah R. Fritts, and Rebecca R. HernandezIndex
£57.60
AuthorHouse A Walk on the Wild Side
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£11.04
AuthorHouse The Adventures of Patty Annabel
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£12.00
AuthorHouse Quest For The Kangoalaplatybat
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£13.43
Union Square & Co. Nature Nurture Oracle
Book SynopsisBecome part of the energy of the natural world with this oracle deck from Marcella Kroll. The Bee, The Wolf, The Moon: pull a card fromNature Nurture Oracleand learn how these energiesembodying qualities like fierce determination, loyalty, and divine timing, respectivelyare already innate in you. This deck is a tool for self-discovery and support, which invites you into the complex web of interaction between the animal, plant, and spirit worlds. And not only that: by working with these divination cards, you are also calling attention to these symbols of nature, many of which are threatened by extinction. Bringing them to the front of your mind sends healing to them. In exchanging this respect and reverence, you support a more connected world and gain the strength to carry on as you travel your own path. These animal oracle cards will resonate with those who are drawn to animal totems and spirits, modern spiritual practices with ancient roots like shamanism and animism, and seeke
£19.72
iUniverse The Quest For The Eastern Cougar
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Rowman & Littlefield The Trackers Field Guide
Book SynopsisVenture into an animal''s life story through its tracks and signs. More than simply determining where an animal crossed the road, tracking can lead to a study of how the animal uses its habitat, how it travels, where it feeds or hunts, how it breeds and raises its young, and how it survives. In this book, leading tracking expert Jim Lowery distills his remarkable expertise, gained over decades of intensive research and practical field experience, into a comprehensive field guide to tracking North American mammals. Fully illustrated with hundreds of drawings and high-resolution photographs, The Tracker''s Field Guide sets a new standard for books on tracking. This easy-to-use guide features: Clearly written descriptions plus photos and illustrations of scats, tracks, and gait patterns Easy-to-use track measurements for each animal Tips on proper track interpretation technique Notes on the behavior and habitat of each mammal A glossa
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Harbour Publishing Wildlife for Idiots: And Other Animal Cartoons
Book SynopsisFrom best-selling cartoonist Adrian Raeside, a new collection of wildly funny animal-themed cartoons.Prepare to walk on the wild side with 340 full-color Raeside cartoons, now collected for the first time into a single volume. Here is a menagerie of garbage-rummaging bears, squabbling eagles, philosophizing wolves, pre-handbag alligators, artistic elephants, shedding mammoths and many more from the animal kingdom.
£9.49
Workman Publishing Nature's Best Hope: A New Approach to
Book Synopsis“Tallamy lays out all you need to know to participate in one of the great conservation projects of our time. Read it and get started!” —Elizabeth Kolbert, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Sixth Extinction Douglas W. Tallamy’s first book, Bringing Nature Home, awakened thousands of readers to an urgent situation: wildlife populations are in decline because the native plants they depend on are fast disappearing. His solution? Plant more natives. In this new book, Tallamy takes the next step and outlines his vision for a grassroots approach to conservation. Nature’s Best Hope shows how homeowners everywhere can turn their yards into conservation corridors that provide wildlife habitats. Because this approach relies on the initiatives of private individuals, it is immune from the whims of government policy. Even more important, it’s practical, effective, and easy—you will walk away with specific suggestions you can incorporate into your own yard. If you’re concerned about doing something good for the environment, Nature’s Best Hope is the blueprint you need. By acting now, you can help preserve our precious wildlife—and the planet—for future generations.
£20.69
Xlibris Us My Teacher's a Chicken!
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£9.95
Penguin Random House South Africa Field Guide to Insects of South Africa
Book SynopsisThis trusted best-seller has been comprehensively updated and expanded to feature accounts of over 1,500 species and insect groups. Included are the most common, most economically and ecologically important, interesting and attractive insects in the region. It features: vivid photographs, easy-to-read text, detailed accounts covering identification, biology, distribution and related species, a helpful introduction detailing the significance, life history, collection and photography of insects, and quick reference guides on the inside covers to facilitate identification. Entomologists both amateur and professional, students, gardeners, farmers, tourists and anyone with an interest in the natural world will appreciate this illuminating and invaluable guide.
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Pelagic Publishing Call of Nature: The Secret Life of Dung
Book Synopsis'a true gem' —London Naturalist 'I love this book' —Nick Baker The author completes the book with an identification guide to dung itself, so that you can identify the animal that left it behind. Pellets or pats? Scats, spraints, frass, guano, spoor learn your way around different species droppings. There's also a dung-feeder s identification guide that includes the species you re most likely to encounter on an exploration of the dung heap. Journey through the digestive systems of humans, farm and wild animals, and meet some of nature’s ultimate recyclers as they eat, breed in and compete for dung. The fall of bodily waste onto the ground is the start of a race against the clock as a multitude of dung-feeders and scavengers consume this rich food source. From the enigmatic dung-rolling beetles to bat guano and giant elephant droppings, dung creates a miniature ecosystem to be explored by the aspiring dung watcher. The author completes the book with an identification guide to dung itself, so that you can identify the animal that left it behind. Pellets or pats? Scats, spraints, frass, guano, spoor – learn your way around different species’ droppings. There’s also a dung-feeder’s identification guide that includes the species you’re most likely to encounter on an exploration of the dung heap.Trade Review... an exquisitely written and outstandingly articulated book, which offers captivating insights that are of relevance to established ecologists, students of biological sciences, and the general public interested in the workings of the natural world. -- Jessica Dawson & Deena Pillay * Quarterly Review of Biology *In this friendly yet informative look at an under-appreciated ecosystem, Jones skillfully introduces a world of sperm competition and game theory that doesn’t lose sight of the charisma of his vast cast of invertebrates. There is even a field guide for newbie dropping-spotters. -- Jules Howard * BBC Wildlife Magazine *Not since Miss Felicity Beedles’ World of Poo (Pratchet 2012) have I enjoyed reading a book so much. Written in a light hearted manner with ecological concepts interspersed with natural history and personal experiences, this book is both informative and engaging. -- Darren Mann * Journal of Insect Conservation *A hyena’s is white; an otter’s smells of violets. Dung, reveals entomologist Richard Jones in this deft treatise, is a wonder of the biosphere. Jones is a witty guide to the mammalian digestive tract, animal waste as an ecological resource and the scores of insects that live in or on excrement, including the hulking Pride of Kent (rare rove beetle Emus hirtus). -- Barbara Kiser * Nature *[Jones] focuses on a host of species that rely on dung – including ‘cuckoo’ beetles and predators that exploit dung to catch prey – and looks at species used daily by humans to break up our own waste. There are fantastic facts about dung being used as a building material, insect repellent and in ‘poo wars’. Ancient Egyptians famously worshipped the ‘scarab’ beetle and crafted jewellery depicting the insect, some dating back 4,000 years. Final chapters cover dung identification, dung inhabitants and a dung dictionary. An amazing book – don’t be put off by its title. -- John Miles * Countryfile *Anyone with an interest in natural history and entomologists, particularly coleopterists and dipterists, will enjoy this book. The style is engaging and easy to read, not becoming bogged down in too much science, although importantly it is well referenced making it easy to research further if you wish. It is a shame there are no colour illustrations or photographs, but that does keep the cost down to a very reasonable price. I hope it will inspire more naturalists to get ‘stuck in’ to the world of dung! -- Victoria Burton * Bulletin of the Amateur Entomologists’ Society *I must say that when I was asked by the editor if I would consider reviewing this publication, I approached it with some considerable apprehension, for apart from not feeling qualified not being a coleopterist I was asking myself how can a book of around 300 pages be compiled on the subject of excrement; in the event I have been pleasantly surprised.... This is a most thought-provoking, well-researched, well-illustrated and informative book full of interesting facts by a well-known author who knows his subject and whilst obviously appealing to the dedicated coleopterist or dipterist it also cannot help but be appreciated by the general entomologist. Crap it most certainly is not - but be careful where you put your foot!!! Enjoy. -- John W. Phillips * British Journal of Entomology and Natural History *Overall, Call of Nature is an interesting voyage of exploration from the formation of one animal’s waste to its essential role in creating new life for others. This book would make a great addition to any entomologist's bookshelf and a thought-provoking read for anyone simply curious about crap. I'm just glad it's not scratch-and-sniff. -- Alex Evans * Biosphere Magazine *Call of Nature is an eloquent review of what is currently known of the biology of insects in dung. The authors sense of humour bubbles to the surface throughout the text offering an often mischievous counterpoint to the biology under discussion. Here is a book that may even render dung an acceptable topic in polite conversation. It is a must for anyone with an interest in the natural world who does not mind getting their fingers warm and fragrant. -- Peter Smithers * Antenna *The language used is user-friendly; this is scientific education by stealth and I fully approve. I picked it up intending only to glance at it before reviewing it later, but I could not put it down! I finished the full 292 pages at that first sitting and ended up wishing that the book might have been even longer. It is an absolute MUST for all entomologists whatever their chosen group and it is certain to be enjoyed also by others whose lives are blighted by having an entomologist as a life partner. I suspect that it will probably also attract friends, neighbours, tradesmen and most others if left lying around like flies around...! -- Colin W. Plant * Entomologist’s Record *General readers may not think there'd be much to say about the subject; but as entomologist Richard Jones proves, there's actually quite a lot to learn about, whether discussing dung beetles or elephants. A lively tone pairs with detailed scientific facts and research in a surprisingly compelling survey which many will pick up for its shock value, only to find its details unexpectedly engrossing. -- Diane Donovan * California Bookwatch *This book is a true gem and one that opened up a whole new world of natural history to me.... a ‘best practice’ example of scientific writing. -- Clive Herbert * London Naturalist *In this friendly yet informative look at an under-appreciated ecosystem, Jones skilfully introduces a world of sperm competition and game theory that doesn’t lose sight of the charisma of his vast cast of invertebrates. -- Jules Howard * BBC Wildlife *Table of Contents1 Introduction – what is dung? 2 Cleanliness is next to fastidiousness – the human obsession with sewage 3 Waste not – dung as a human resource 4 It’s worth fighting over – dung as a valuable ecological resource 5 Dung communities – interactions and conflicts 6 The evolution of dung feeding – where did it all begin? 7 A closer look – who lives in dung? 8 Cross section of a dung pat – a slice of coprophagous life 9 The ageing process – time line of a dung pat 10 Dung problems – the end of world ordure as we know it 11 Dung types – an identification guide 12 Dung inhabitants and dung feeders – a rogues’ gallery 13 Dung is a four-letter word – a scatological dictionary References Index
£23.00
Bradt Travel Guides Family Wildlife Adventures: 50 breaks in search
Book SynopsisConnecting with nature. Back to the real world. That's what this book is all about. From island-hopping in the Isles of Scilly to wild camping along Scotland's Whale Route, Family Wildlife Adventures is full of inspiration for exploring Britain's amazing wildlife with your children. Family travel expert and father of two William Gray has your weekends and school holidays sorted with exciting ideas for adventures by canoe, bike, campervan, boat and more. From time travel along Dorset's Jurassic Coast to canoe-camping in the Norfolk Broads or sea kayaking in the Hebrides, you'll find 50 experiences in this book guaranteed to fuel any child's love of wildlife and adventure. Some of them might reward you with sightings of puffins, otters, eagles or seals. Others may reveal small wonders, like dragonflies, blennies and lizards. But no matter which adventure you choose, you and your family will be transported to one of Britain's special wild places. Armed with all the practical information you need to plan a fun and safe day out, week or weekend away, this Bradt guide has something for all families keen to discover the natural wonders of Britain - and have unforgettable adventures along the way.Trade Review"William Gray possesses that rare gift of being equally at home with a pen and a camera. Lit from within by his abiding passion for the natural world, his words and pictures are guaranteed to appeal to the child in all of us." Brian JackmanTable of ContentsENGLAND Island-Hopping Adventure Cornish Coast Wildlife Safari River Fowey Adventure Foraging along the Devon Coast Lundy Island Adventure Exmoor Pony Trek On the Night Watch Jurassic Coast Adventure New Forest Reptile Ramble Island Campervan Safari Rewilding Safari at Knepp Wildlife Tracking and Bushcraft A Day in the Urban Jungle Wetland Wonders Adventure Cotswold Water Park Safari A Paddle along the River Wye Witness a Murmuration Canoeing on the Broads Seal Spotting in Norfolk Bike Glamping in the Peak District Motorway Stop Safari On the Trail of the Red Squirrel Yorkshire Moors by Rail and Bike Farm and Fell Safari Dark Sky Adventure Farne Islands Boat Trip WALES Gower Coast Adventure On the Trail of the Puffin Cardigan Bay Wildlife Safari On the Trail of the Kite Tree House Adventure Snowdonia Wilderness Adventure Journey to the Edge of Wales SCOTLAND Wild Winter Goose Chase Seeing Red in Galloway Tree Climbing Adventure On the Trail of Leaping Salmon Bass Rock Boat Trip Loch Lomond Farm Adventure Hebridean Island Escape Isle of Islay Adventure Eagle Island Adventure On the Trail of the Otter Sea Kayaking in Arisaig Hike and Kayak on Skye Cairngorms Wilderness Adventure Dolphin Beach Watch Wild Camping on the Whale Trail Western Isles Wildlife Safari Journey to the End of Britain
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Biteback Publishing The Frog with Self-Cleaning Feet: And Other
Book SynopsisWild animals do the most extraordinary things. Some are exceptionally bright, use tools and solve complex problems. Others are devious: they cheat, steal and run protection rackets. There are animals with enormous appetites and those that self-medicate. Then we come across the extreme travellers: the highest flyers, the deepest divers and the fastest runners. But which animal is the most venomous, and which the most dangerous? Which has the loudest voice, the longest tongue, the biggest eyes or the most powerful bite? How do animals tell the time? How did the zebra get those stripes? And what is the most mysterious animal on Earth? The Frog with Self-cleaning Feet is a miscellany of fascinating animal anecdotes, facts and figures. The weird, the wonderful and the downright unbelievable of the animal world - you couldn't make it up!
£8.99
Olympia Publishers Stepping Stones to the Seal Caves
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Reaktion Books Worm
Book SynopsisWorms are remarkable but often underrated creatures. Exploring their roles from gardener's friend to toothache culprit, this book offers an insight into the mysterious world of worms. The reader is introduced to all manner of 'worms', even though many only superficially resemble the limbless, sinuous archetype. There is discussion of worms as internal parasites, soil dwellers and aquatic forms, and an examination of worms in literature and mythology, showing how humans and worms have an intimate and closely entwined history - throughout the ages, worms have been portrayed as benign, even beautiful, yet at other times spitefully ostracized as deadly creatures. This richly illustrated book looks at the microscopic and the very large indeed, asking what the future holds for both human- and worm-kind.Table of Contents1 Introducing the Worm 2 People's Interactions and Perceptions 3 Darwin's Plough 4 Aside from Science 5 Lumbricus terrestris - (Not Such) a Common Earthworm 6 The Future of Worms and Humans Appendix: Phrases and Words Referring to Worms Timeline References Bibliography Acknowledgements Photo Acknowledgements Index
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Lomond Books Scotland's Nature & Wildlife
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Hay House UK Ltd Animals and the Afterlife: True Stories of Our
Book SynopsisKim Sheridan grew up with animals as her constant companions. Each time she faced the death of a beloved animal, along with the pain came the same questions, to which she could find no answers. Then mysterious things began to happen she couldn't explain, which led her on an incredible journey to uncover the truth. Along with her own extraordinary experiences, she compiled heartwarming and meaningful true stories of everyday people around the world, and discovered compelling evidence that forever erased her own doubts about an afterlife for animals. This book provides enormous comfort and reassurance to anyone who has ever cherished an animal, and food for thought for anyone who has ever questioned the place of these beloved creatures in the larger scheme of things, both here on Earth and beyond.Trade ReviewThis book will surely touch the lives of animal lovers everywhere. Jack Canfield, co-author of Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul
£19.92
Elliott & Thompson Limited Nature Tales: Encounters with Britain's Wildlife
Book SynopsisNature Tales is a charming collection of encounters with the natural world from historic greats to modern household names, from Wildlife Trusts supporters to leading naturalists, such as: Roger Deakin, Richard Mabey, Simon Barnes, Gilbert White, John Clare, Joseph Banks, William Cobbett, Simon King, Nick Baker. Including beautifully drawn illustrations and a foreword from Sir David Attenborough, Nature Tales is a charming celebration of Britain's wildlife and countryside.Trade ReviewThis wonderful collection of some of the greatest nature writers in Britain's history is a pleasure to read from start to finish." Sir David AttenboroughTable of ContentsForeword vii Introduction ix 1. In the garden From Bonsai to Blue Tits, by Chris Baines 3 My Island in Suffolk, by Elizabeth Jane Howard 7 On the Anger of Hornets, by Richard Mabey 11 Hoverfly, by Simon Barnes 15 The Formation of Vegetable Mould through the Actions of Worms, 19 by Charles Darwin 2. On the wing Islay, by Paul Evans 27 Swifts at Nest, by David Lack 33 Rooks, by Charles Waterton 35 From The Natural History of Selborne, by Gilbert White 37 Ravens, by Henry Eliot Howard 43 Trunk Calls, by Dominic Couzens 45 A Natural Amphitheatre, by Edmund Selous 49 The Call of the Wild, by Mark Cocker 53 The Gamekeeper at Home, by Richard Jefferies 57 Cuckoo, by Miriam Rothschild 57 The Peregrine, by J. A. Baker 63 From The Natural History of Wiltshire, by John Aubrey 71 The Redstart, by John Buxton 75 Tawny Owl, by Edward A. Armstrong 77 Grey of Fallodon, by Edward Grey 79 From The Running Sky, by Tim Dee 81 Gold-crested Wren, by George Montagu 87 Adventures among Birds, by William Henry Hudson 91 3. By river and sea Bass Rock, by Eric Ennion 97 Fish-watching, by Colin J.Martin 99 The Ring of Bright Water, by Gavin Maxwell 103 Dolphins, by Gavin Maxwel 105 The Living Mountain, by Nan Shepherd 109 The Stream, by Henry Williamson 117 The Old Trout, by Henry Williamson 119 The Braan Salmon, by Kathleen Jamie 125 The Island, by Ronald Lockley 129 To the River, by Steve Backshall 133 An Appointment with Mrs Maximus, by Nick Baker 139 4. Past the hedgerows The Hayfields of Stoneborough, by Francis Kilvert 149 An Encounter with Rural Worcestershire, by Chris Beardshaw 151 Sudden Snow, by Edward Thomas 153 Summer, by Edward Thomas 155 Early Spring, by Gerard Manley Hopkins 159 The Magic of Horses, by Jules Pretty 165 Welsh Farm, by Sir Alfred Russel Wallace 171 Bollitree and Horncastle, by William Cobbett 175 5. Under the trees Trees from My Window, by Colin Tudge 181 Leaves, by Roger Deakin 185 The Pine Wood, by Richard Jefferies 191 6. In the wild Very Close Encounters with British Wildlife, by Bill Oddie 199 Flight, by Nan Shepherd 209 The Autumn Stalk, by Sir John Lister-Kaye 215 7. From my window From Wild Hares and Hummingbirds, by Stephen Moss 223 From Natural History Letters, by John Clare 229 From The Turning Earth: Seven Days in September, by Ruth Padel 235 8. Nature trails Milkwort on the Gower Peninsula,Wales, by Andrew Lack 245 Likenesses, by Samuel Taylor Coleridge 251 The End of an Excursion, by Sir Joseph Banks 253 Gordale Scar, by Thomas Gray 257 The Mountain in Snow, by Frances Kilvert 259 The Lake Shore at Gowbarrow Park, by Dorothy Wordsworth 261 Life of the Stream, by Colin Elford 263 9. Words and nature The Gannet, by John Woolner 271 Endings, by Robert MacFarlane 277 Index 283 About The Wildlife Trusts 287 Acknowledgements 290
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Field Studies Council Illustrated Key to the British False Scorpions:
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Field Studies Council Guide to the non-native invasive plants of
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£6.73
Field Studies Council Coastal wildlife of the North York Moors
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£6.73
Vintage Publishing Wild London: Urban Escapes in and around the City
Book SynopsisFrom the authors of London for Lovers, this is an inspiring and comprehensive guide to London’s wild side. From exploring secret gardens, parks, farmers markets and city farms, to discovering the best spots for urban bee-keeping, foraging, open-air swimming and mudlarking, Wild London is packed with ideas for how to make the most of London’s hidden natural wonder. Separated by season, and filled with stunning photographs, this is a must-have, practical and eye-opening guide to alternative London for city-dwellers and visitors alike.Trade ReviewOrganised into seasons and packed with great photography this is a fun guide for city-dwellers and visitors alike * Green Planet *
£13.49
Saraband Sagas of Salt and Stone: Orkney unwrapped
Book SynopsisThe islands of Orkney are distinct, perhaps that bit wild. Remote, surrounded by an endless ocean and dominated by an infinite sky, which brings either brilliant light or days of wind that makes everything taste of salt. This remarkable landscape has the power to bewitch people, and Robin Noble has been in its thrall for a lifetime. In Sagas of Salt and Stone he takes us on a personal voyage of adventure and discovery of the archipelago, its history, nature and people – from its seabird colonies and startling rock formations to its fishermen’s huts and the Ring of Brodgar. Robin reflects on what has changed and is changing in Orkney, sharing stories of golden summer days and relentless winter storms, of past friendships and family travails. He highlights the best that Orkney has to offer and elucidates its power to inspire and to provide succour for troubled souls. Sagas of Salt and Stone is nothing less than his love letter to Orkney and its people.Trade Review“Magical … The lovely style of the author's writing… brings his subjects to life with a lightness of touch and thoughtfulness that succeeds in being both accessible and thought-provoking.” Undiscovered Scotland; "A wonderful and evocative celebration of the land and people of Orkney." Anna Ritchie
£11.69
Aurora Metro Publications West London Wildlife
Book SynopsisA wide-ranging collection of essays from new and established voices writing about nature, environment, conservation, biodiversity and the challenges that London faces to protect green spaces from urban development as well as the drive towards rewilding. The first of four books about London's wildlife, this edition focuses on the green spaces of Richmond Deer Park, Barnes Wetlands, Kew Gardens, Gunnersbury Triangle, Crane Park, Chiswick House, Bushy Park and many others.Trade Review"This slim volume of 136 pages with hard covers and numerous colour photos immediately exudes quality...It consists of a series of 14 essays covering different sites or areas of West London, written by ten different authors, interspersed with many colour photos (including double-page spreads). The diverse writing styles of the different authors add to the charm of the book, each seemingly representing an authentic voice of experience and expertise. In addition, between each chapter, there is a full-page image opposite a short ‘inspirational quote’, generally well-chosen and apposite; while some may see these as ’padders’, we found them useful to give the book space to breathe, the rest of the pages being either full of words and photos, or completely given over to large images. All too often such places are suffering at the hands of Man, and so need the sorts of actions, understanding and care that are amply demonstrated here. Each individual story could provide such inspiration for somebody faced with similar challenges, wherever they are." -- Chris and Jude Gilbert; "A gorgeous photography book showcasing some gorgeous wildlife featured in London. I often feel you see so much of the historical side and building ect so this is quite nice to see as well. I think readers will really enjoy it." ***** Jill Speedman - Librarian, Netgalley reviewer; "Having lived in West London all my life I was really interested to see what areas I knew here. My local venue in here is Ruislip lido, loved reading about the history of the lido. Many places in here I have visited and a few I haven't like the Wetland but this will be on my list. Beautiful photographs my favourites ones are the red deer and Jackdaw and mandarin duck both by James Yates, both stunning I would absolutely love to frame these photographs." ***** -- Lucy Cawte - Netgalley reviewer; "Beautiful photography throughout is interspersed with inspirational quotes by such diverse characters as William Shakespeare, Andy Warhol and Sir David Attenborough. Divided into chapters about different areas of open space in West London, there are a whole host of interesting facts about the biodiversity that can be found there. It has given me a taste for what I might see when next I venture to explore some of the beautiful parks and other wild spaces near me." ***** Sue Hill - Netgalley reviewer
£17.99
Tippermuir Books Limited If Rivers Could Sing: A Scottish River Wildlife
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£9.49
