Nature and Wildlife

Did you know that it's considered a sin to harm a robin? Or that seagulls were once thought to be the souls of dead sailors? And do you know what happens if you listen to a blackbird’s song on May Day? With The Folklore of Birds you can discover the fascinating folklore behind nature’s most intriguing animals. At once familiar and unknowable, birds have for centuries provided a rich source of

Coulson's engaging and accessible storytelling will enthral even the most reluctant of readers with its exploration of what thousands of years of study has told us about who we are, where we came from and what happens next.

A radically thought-provoking account of a major shift in how we understand our Earth, not simply as an inanimate planet on which life evolved, but rather as a planet that came to life.

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

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

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE • The extraordinary and inspiring true story about the surprising bond between a young teacher and the small penguin he rescued “The Penguin Lessons teaches an important truth: that a single act of compassion can be repaid a thousand-fold.”—Sy Montgomery, author of the National Book Award finalist The Soul of an Octopus In 1975, twenty-three-year-old English

The beautifully illustrated, definitive guide to foraging, harvesting, and preparing wild plants for food and medicine Identifying and Harvesting Edible and Medicinal Plants in Wild (and Not So Wild) Places shows readers how to find and prepare more than five hundred different plants for nutrition and better health. It includes information on common plants such as mullein (a tea

“A gardening book you shouldn’t be without” – The Independent   The world’s leading authority on gardening, the Royal Horticultural Society bring you their essential companion to 2026. Beautifully illustrated throughout in full colour, it includes artworks by Annie Soudain, photographs, and advice from RHS experts, including Chief Horticulturist Guy Barter. This glorious month-by-month guide

There is a burgeoning interest in natural medicines in the United States. Among these natural health powerhouses are mushrooms, and here mycologist Greg Marley introduces ten species found in New England-and elsewhere, too, in many cases. Marley describes where to find and how to prepare these fungi and lists their health-supporting benefits. On a comforting note, Marley says there are no poisonou

A captivating exploration of how underwater animals tap into sound to survive, and a clarion call for humans to address the ways we invade these critical soundscapes—from an award-winning science writer “Sing Like Fish is that rare book that makes you see the world differently.”—Mark Kurlansky, New York Times bestselling author of Salt and Cod LONGLISTED FOR THE ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL

New York Times bestselling author and former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins captures the essence and mystery of dogs in this special collection of poems inspired by our beloved companions, with striking watercolor canine portraits by Pamela Sztybel. “Collins remains the most companionable of poetic companions.” —The New York Times Billy Collins´s Dog Show celebrates the joy of our canine

THE PURR-FECT GIFT FOR CAT LOVERS: Discover the literary legend's quirky and winsome cat poems, meditations, and drawings Includes the hard-to-find The Art of Bunditsu, plus 30+ other delights from a lifetime of reflection on the mystery and magic of cats "The presence of a cat keeps me in touch with the mystery, the unreasonableness, the beauty, the stubborn wildness of the nonhuman world."

Lacecaps are the elegant form of the Hydrangea macrophylla species, popular for their sturdy, long-lasting blooms that appear delicate. They excel when massed in swaths of color, blended with companion plants, and thrive in containers and unheated spaces. Lovely Lacecap Hydrangeas: Elegant Accents for the Home Garden offers a detailed look at the best lacecap varieties, helping gardeners select p

Ideal for beachgoers who want to know more about the shells they find,this well-organized book will help readers identify more than 35 ofthe most common seashells found on New Jersey's beaches. Thewell-researched guide offers information about the animals that oncelived in the shells, includingwhere they lived, what they ate, and even how they may have died. Thehandy guide's features include &bul

With this fun collection of projects in field-guide format, stitch your favorite animal, bird, fish, and plant species based on the ecosystems you love or live in. Organized according to seven North American ecosystems—desert, mountain, forest, waterways, prairie, ocean, and urban—the 52 beautifully accurate designs by naturalist Kemper include popular species (think bears, manatees,

For generations, the ponies of Chincoteague, Virginia, have enchanted hearts and sparked imaginations. Made famous by the beloved Misty, these remarkable ponies live wild on Assateague Island. Each summer during the iconic Pony Penning celebration, the ponies swim to Chincoteague, come out of the bay, and parade to the carnival grounds, where foals are auctioned off to adoring pony enthusiasts. F

Since 1872, when Yellowstone became America´s inaugural national park,these protected areas have enthralled visitors from around the globe.Currently the 63 national parks attract more than 300 million visitorseach year. But what is the X factor that draws people again and again tothese historic places or wilderness spaces? In thiscomprehensive guide readers will begin to understand the character o