Nature and Wildlife

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

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 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

Sunday Times bestseller! Ted's sniff and tell It’s hard to believe Ted was once a skinny, unwanted pup who was dumped outside an animal shelter, before he found fame and fortune alongside Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse on the hit BBC series Gone Fishing. In this exclusive exposé, Ted reveals what it’s like working alongside two national treasures and what really happens whe

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

From one of our most original contemporary voices, The Garden Against Time is an inventive and deeply felt exploration of the long dream of a shared Eden, a common paradise.

The rich and diverse world of fluorescent minerals is explored in this sweeping survey. Breathtakingly pure colors, with their ethereal glow, immediately capture your attention. Did you know that color television is a result of the study of fluorescing minerals?Fresh finds of fluorescent minerals are showing up regularly around the globe, and their collection is an entertaining and popular pasttim

A New York Times Bestseller * A Read With Jenna Today Show Book Club Pick Soon to be a Netflix Film "Remarkably Bright Creatures [is] an ultimately feel-good but deceptively sensitive debut. . . . Memorable and tender." --Washington Post 

What could accidentally moving into a house with thirty feral cats teach you about going viral, surviving capitalism, and the importance of community? Kind of a lot, actually. When Courtney Gustafson moved into a rental house in the Poets Square neighborhood of Tucson, Arizona, she didn´t know that the property came with thirty feral cats. Focused only on her own survival—in a new relations

In The Flower Hunter, Lucy Hunter takes us on an inspirational journey through a year in her garden and artist’s studio set among the mountains of North Wales. Lucy's evocative, gently humorous words accompany her glorious photographs and exquisite floral arrangements, as she encourages the reader to marvel at the intricate cycles of the natural world, develop their own innate creativity and t

Delight in the inspiring beauty of birds and nature with Beautiful Birds coloring book. From brightly colored blue jays to adorable finches, there are so many lovely birds to enjoy in nature. Whether you’re an avid birdwatcher or just enjoy spotting birds and listening to their delightful bird sounds, this coloring book is for you! Beautiful Birds coloring book features gorgeous designs of diffe

Go for a wild, creative ride with Beautiful Horses Coloring Book. Whether they are galloping across the plains or grazing in a field, there’s just something captivating about horses. If you love the freedom, energy, and majesty of horses, this coloring book is for you! Beautiful Horses Coloring Book features stunning designs of different horses, including stallions, ponies, mustangs, and trotters

Celebrate the beauty of America’s national parks with Paint by Number Kit National Parks Kit—five landscapes inspired by Arches, Glacier, Yellowstone, Great Smoky, and Grand Canyon National Parks.

Discover the fascinating folklore behind more than 40 of nature’s most intriguing plants and learn how you can benefit from their timeless wisdom in everyday life. Why do buttercups glow when held beneath your chin? Which blooms are sometimes called fairy phones? Why are foxgloves sometimes ominously referred to as ‘Deadman’s Bellows’? And what is the true meaning of a rose? Humans have given me

"In Mindfulness in Bird Watching, Claire Thompson elegantly weaves a narrative full of her own delightfully documented encounters with birds in amongst sage guidance on using mindfulness to help readers become deeply aware of the present moment. Following Claire's clearly described exercises has the potential to lead one from mere identification to making deeply insightful observations into the

Calling all chicken enthusiasts, bird watchers, and nature lovers! It’s time to roost and relax with Fabulous Chickens Coloring Book. Fancy chickens (that’s really what they’re called!) are hugely popular among hobby farmers, homesteaders, and backyard chicken enthusiasts in the U.S. and abroad. Not only do they provide eggs and make great pets and companions, they’re also beautiful to behold.

Following on from the hit Painting Happiness, quirky and super-popular Instagram artist Terry Runyan presents a playful follow-up in her same charming, unique style – Painting Cats.

From a majestic lion to a dazzling peacock, bring to colorful life a world of remarkable creatures with Animal Kingdom Coloring. Now you can experience the wonder of nature anywhere you are! Nature is full of beautiful and intriguing creatures just like the ones featured in this coloring book. If you love animals like the mighty gorilla, lightning-fast cheetah, and vibrant toucan, you’ll love col

Explore the depths of sea magick—and learn to harness its power—through ocean-related myths, deities, weather patterns and more. We are drawn to the sea as if by a powerful spell. Covering 71 percent of the world, the element of water can soothe, cleanse, and protect. Sea Magick is your guide to understanding water magic and learning all the mysteries and stories that accompany the deep blue. As

An elegantly written exploration of the cutting-edge science of the strangest and most remarkable creatures on our planet by a leading marine biologist Hundred-year-old giant clams, coral kingdoms the size and shape of cities, and jellyfish that glow in the dark: ocean invertebrates are among the oldest and most diverse organisms on earth, seeming to bend the rules of land-based biology. Although