Nature and Wildlife

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK 'A beautiful, gentle exploration of the dark season of life and the light of spring that eventually follows' RAYNOR WINN 'My favourite book of the last five years' CAITLIN MORAN Wintering is a poignant and comforting meditation on the fallow periods of life, times when we must retreat to care for and repair ourselves. Katherine May th

Guidance and simple wisdom inspired by our feline friends! CAT WISDOM is a collection of photographs and words of wisdom from the world of adorable kittens. Opening up to the wisdom of the felines can teach us about the importance of relaxation, making time for fun, expressing ourselves freely, believing in ourselves and most importantly how to reach our goals and get what we want. This book will

What is a tree? Why are they so important to life on Earth? How do they eat, breathe, grow, communicate, and regenerate themselves? How many different kinds of trees are there and where do they live? In this beautiful pocket book, illustrated with rare old engravings and specially commissioned drawings, internationally renowned Finnish tree boffin Professor Olavi Huikari takes us on an unforgett

The word raccoon is drawn from the Native American Algonquian language. Their term arakun roughly translates to "he who scratches with his hands." Anyone who has found a raccoon rummaging around in a once securely closed trash container can attest to how skilful raccoons are with their front paws. In fact, they have four times as many sensory receptors in their forepaw skin as they do in their hin

Practical and down-to-earth wisdom from our most ancient and magical ancestors.   The woodlands whisper and mushrooms hold its secrets. Tiny, mysterious, and wise, fungi are among the oldest things on planet Earth, dating back more than 800 million years. From these ancient life-forms, much of life as we know it evolved. Neither plant nor animal, mushrooms continue to hold our fascination

The purrfect way to express how you feel! Sometimes words just aren't enough but now you can turn to this deck of 24 feisty felines to help you out, whether you need a boost of kitty confidence, want to send a message or simply after your daily LOLs. If you really want to tell someone to 'Talk to the paw', say, 'Hey, fluff happens' or just roll your eyes at life, turn to this catalicious card dec

A colorful, charming, and immersive guide to exploring and treasuring the complex, miraculous natural world in your own backyard and beyond. Everyday Wild is an illustrated celebration of the vast natural diversity of the world, one that you can find by simply stepping outside. This guide to backyard (or front stoop!) ecology encourages you to notice every sight, sound, and smell—the rustle

Learn to identify animals, plants, and fungi wherever you go with this step-by-step guide for spotting and recording key traits and characteristics. If you've ever consulted a field guide to identify a new bird at your feeder, you know the process isn't as easy as it sounds. In fact, it seems like you have to know a lot about that mystery bird to even figure out where to start. The Everyday Natu

A vibrantly illustrated collection of cat-related proverbs and idioms collected from around the world—by the New York Times bestselling author of Tiny But Mighty and Cats of the World, beloved by millions online as the Kitten Lady. There´s more than one way to get the job done, or as they say in Finland, “There are many ways, said Grandma, while wiping the table with a cat. . . .” In this

Make your heart melt with this adorable array of over 40 kittens to colour, from fiery ginger tomcats to beautiful Siamese. Who doesn't love kittens? With their big eyes, super soft fur and playful nature, baby cats are among the most endearing of animals. In this delightful selection, you'll find patchwork kittens, patterned kittens, kittens snoozing and kittens playing. There is even the odd

Explore the hidden meanings of flowers in this elegant colouring book, filled with over 45 flower designs and their secret associations. Did you know that every flower carries its own special significance, which can also be influenced by its variety, hue and form? The daisy is associated with innocence; the lily evokes majesty; the passion flower symbolises faith - to name but a few. Flowers e

A literary treasure trove that brings together quotes and passages from beloved classic stories and poems for cat lovers everywhere.

AVAILABLE NOW -THE RSPB GARDEN BIRDWATCHER'S PUZZLE BOOK A jam-packed puzzle and trivia book about the birds in Britain, in collaboration with the RSPB. Can you tell your rook from your crow? Do you know the collective noun for a group of goldfinches? Or where a willow warbler goes when it migrates? A must-buy for any bird enthusiast or bird-watching novice, this puzzle book is filled with qu

After successfully combining their two great loves – dogs and knitting – in their bestselling Best In Show books, Sally Muir and Joanna Osborne are back with a new range of knitting patterns for jumpers, accessories and baby items all featuring dog motifs.Dogs on Jumpers pairs simplicity and flexibility with knitwear patterns for men, women, children and babies.

This collection of Muller’s images, including the first-known photograph of a great white breaching at night, is a catalog of adrenalin and awe. Arranged geographically, it follows Muller’s ocean adventures from black tip and sand tiger sharks in South Africa to great hammerheads in the Bahamas, with thrilling narratives from each trip documenting the challenges and near-misses along the way.

Explore the world of extraordinary marine creatures in this beautifully illustrated guide to thirty species of octopuses, cuttlefish, and squids.

Learn how to grow wild and exotic, medicinally important, sustainable, and deeply delicious mushrooms right at your own home, just as people throughout the world have been doing for centuries. Mushrooms are healthy, packed with vitamins and antioxidants; rich with flavor, an excellent source of the fifth flavor know as umami; and can be used medicinally in teas and tinctures. By growing your own

A beautiful treasury of nature-based spells from a popular expert, this guide explores the healing power of flowers, herbs and trees. Explore the magical qualities and healing power of plants with this beautiful collection of spells. Plants have the ability to heal, comfort and nourish, and hold ancient energies that have been used to create magic spells throughout time. Tap into this magical pow

An impassioned celebration of humility before the living world that leads us to a new understanding of other species—and ourselves—from a groundbreaking Harvard primatologist Darwin considered humans one part of the web of life, not the apex of a natural hierarchy. Yet today many maintain that we are the most intelligent, virtuous, successful species that ever lived. This flawed think