Lifestyle and Hobbies

Many birders travel far and wide to popular birding destinations to catch sight of rare or “exotic” birds. In SLOW BIRDING, evolutionary biologist' Joan E. Strassmann' introduces readers to the joys of birdwatching right where they are. In this inspiring guide to the art of birdwatching, Strassmann tells colourful stories of the most common birds to be found in the United States—birds we often see

A game for birders to test their knowledge—with 200 cards offering 400 questions of varying difficulty about the birds of North America from the bestselling author and ornithologist David Allen Sibley. True or false: Many dinosaurs (the ancestors of modern birds) had feathers. If you answered “true,” you just won a point playing this ultimate ornithology trivia game. Sibley Birder´s Trivi

Record all your field notes and bird sightings in this handy and helpful birdwatching companion.   The RHS Birdwatching Journal has plenty of space for recording what you’ve spotted and when, decorated with beautiful archive illustrations. This practical notebook is filled with useful reference information on how to identify birds, checklists and tips on how to make the most of birdwatching

The official Royal Horticultural Society week-to-week desk diary contains a beautiful collection of plant illustrations, making this the perfect gift for all gardeners and plant lovers.  The Royal Horticultural Society Diary 2025 brings together a selection of rare and beautiful works by German–Swiss artist Christian Gottlieb Geissler (1729–1814) from the RHS Lindley Collections. The diary fea

The RHS Wild in the Garden Diary 2025 celebrates British wildlife at its very best, and is the perfect gift for all keen gardeners, bird watchers and animal lovers. This beautiful week-by-week diary is illustrated with stunning full-colour photographs of the birds, mammals, amphibians, insects, flora and fauna of the British garden. The diary also includes ideas and tips on how to manage your

Learn to create a variety of birds following the newest embroidery trend: thread painting. Through a collection of 12 detailed, full-color patterns, aspiring and established embroidery artists will discover how to employ the art of thread painting to create a range of popular birds and waterfowl from around the world, including North America, the Amazon rain forest, and Europe. Thread paintin

Get an informed yet cheeky perspective on the fascinating language of birds in rural areas with this witty twist on a traditional field guide. Country Bird gives birdwatching new meaning by pairing scientific insight on the sounds and songs unique to birds inhabiting rural areas of North America with a light-hearted narrative that reflects the personality and characteristics associated with cou

Grow Your Own Mushrooms is a beginner's guide to cultivating delicious and medicinal mushrooms at home. Learn step-by-step methods for growing six varieties, troubleshooting, and storing your harvest. Includes cooking tips and recipes to enjoy your mushrooms.

Feather your nest with this avian collection of easy sewing patterns for beautiful bird designs, all made using simple hand-sewing techniques.Featuring the most popular and distinctive species ; including garden birds, exotic birds, birds of prey, water birds, flightless birds and more ; each pattern wings its way to you with step-by-step instructions and full-size templates, making them perfect f

Part of Workman's new A Sticker Book series, featuring 800 beautifully illustrated, full-colour stickers for every nature enthusiast.

Practice mindfulness while recording the movements of birds through the seasons with this easy-to-use birding journal. Transform your life by becoming a mindful birder today! Settle into your favorite chair in your backyard or discover new and thriving sanctuaries nearby as you flick through this pocket-sized birding journal. Complete with a crash course on how to be a better birder, beginner and

Let your creative urges take flight with this wonderful collection of birds to crochet. Featuring 10 gorgeous projects, all with stunning photographs and detailed charts, this book is a twitcher's delight. The extensive techniques section will tell you everything you need to know to make an entire crocheted aviary. There are also intricate charts included with the patterns to help you make your fe

Turn your garden into a haven for your feathered friends with this book of simple and attractive bird houses to make and make over. Setting up a bird house in your garden will provide birds with a place to rest and raise their young, and will also add a touch of colour and style. . Only basic woodworking and crafting skills, materials and tools are needed. . There are easy-to-follow step-by-step p

60 richly coloured temporary tattoos feature artist Kate O'Hara's mystical images of plants, animals, and crystals, adapted from Maia Toll's best-selling Wild Wisdom books (The Illustrated Herbiary, The Illustrated Bestiary, The Illustrated Crystallary, and Maia Toll's Wild Wisdom Companion).

You´re invited to pull up a chair to a year of meals, friends, and fun with the Partons, as Dolly and her sister (and favorite cook) Rachel share beloved, crowd-pleasing recipes and family stories.   “Hey, good lookin´—what ya got cookin´?” This is what Dolly Parton sings to her sister Rachel Parton George whenever she walks into her kitchen. It´s what you do when a love for good mus

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THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER Learn chess from International Master and YouTube's top chess teacher Levy Rozman (aka GothamChess) in this refreshing and fun guide for beginner and intermediate players How to Win at Chess teaches you everything you need to know about the game, including all the important moves and strategies to start off strong and keep you thinking several steps ahead. Full of