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The Last Days of the Dinosaurs: An Asteroid, Extinction and the Beginning of Our World by Riley Black
RRP: $37.78$31.23Some 66 million years ago, an asteroid some seven miles across slammed into the Earth, leaving a geologic wound over 50 miles in diameter. In the terrible mass extinction that followed, more than half of known species vanish seemingly overnight. But this... -
Wild Embrace: Connecting to the Wonder of Ireland's Natural World by Anja Murray
RRP: $31.48$20.58'Gorgeous ... a joyful reminder that there are still wonders to be found in Ireland wherever we give nature an inch to flourish' IRISH INDEPENDENT'From moss to moths, Anja Murray has conjured up an ebullient paean to our surrounding ecosystem - a... -
Why Rebel by Jay Griffiths
RRP: $16.78$12.16'If bravery itself could write, it would write like she does' John BergerWhy rebel?Because our footprint on the Earth has never mattered more than now. How we treat it, in the spirit of gift or of theft, has never been more important.Because we need a... -
Managing Habitats for Conservation by William J. Sutherland 9780521447768
RRP: $132.28$109.62As it becomes ever more expensive to purchase land for conservation purposes, it is becoming increasingly important both to manage existing sites properly, and to create new habitats. This comprehensive volume provides a pragmatic, habitat by habitat... -
The Barn: The Extraordinary Life of an Unremarkable Building by Sally Coulthard
RRP: $42.00$30.01A revelatory uncovering of a vanished agricultural way of life by bestselling nature writer Sally Coulthard. 'A gem of a book' Country Smallholding 'Engaging and filled with gentle humour and fascinating facts' Get History 'Shows us the beauty and... -
John Clare by John Clare 9780571234639
RRP: $18.88$12.77John Clare (1793-1864), the 'peasant poet', worked as an agricultural labourer in Northamptonshire until a deterioration in his mental health saw him committed to an insane asylum. He published four volumes of verse, including Poems, Descriptive of Rural... -
Eureka!: Mindblowing Science Every Day of the Year by New Scientist
RRP: $27.28$18.06Introduced by Jim Al-KhaliliCould you surf down an erupting volcano?Why do zebras have stripes?Are you breathing the same air as Leonardo da Vinci?Are there any green mammals?Why do pineapples have spikes?Why do songs get stuck in your head?What happens... -
The Meaning of Geese: A Thousand Miles in Search of Home by Nick Acheson
RRP: $42.00$26.52'A magisterial diary for bird lovers.' Observer WINNER - BOOK OF THE YEAR - East Anglian Book Awards 2023 The Telegraph As seen on BBC Winterwatch 2023 'Honest, human and heart-grabbing. I loved this book so much.' Sophie Pavelle, author... -
Goshawk Summer: A New Forest Season Unlike Any Other by James Aldred 9781783966400
RRP: $20.98$14.39WINNER OF THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITING 2022 'A beautiful inspirational tale set in an extraordinary time.' Ray Mears 'Wonderful ... they don't come much more expert than James Aldred' Lauren Laverne What happens to nature when we are... -
Lively Cities: Reconfiguring Urban Ecology by Maan Barua 9781517912567
RRP: $50.38$43.76A journey through unexplored spaces that foreground new ways of inhabiting the urban One of the fundamental dimensions of urbanization is its radical transformation of nature. Today domestic animals make up more than twice the biomass of people on the... -
Alex & Me: how a scientist and a parrot discovered a hidden world of animal intelligence - and formed a deep bond in the process by Irene Maxine Pepperberg
RRP: $27.28$17.98On 6 September 2007, an African Grey Parrot named Alex died prematurely at 31. His last words to his owner, Irene Pepperberg, were 'You be good. I love you.' Alex & Me is the remarkable true account of an extraordinary relationship between Irene and... -
Trilobite! by Richard A. Fortey
RRP: $23.08$15.23'In Richard Fortey's capable hands the humble grey trilobite has been transformed into the E.T. of the Lower Palaeozoic - a remarkable and fascinating book.' SIMON WINCHESTER Richard Fortey is one of Britain's leading popular scientists. Life:... -
Poacher's Pilgrimage: A Journey into Land and Soul by Alastair McIntosh
RRP: $31.48$20.58The islands of Scotland's Outer Hebrides boast some of the most remote and spectacular scenery in the world. They also feature an astonishing range of mysterious structures - stone circles, beehive dwellings, holy wells and 'temples' from the Celtic and... -
Celebrating the Seasons with the Yorkshire Shepherdess: Farming, Family and Delicious Recipes to Share by Amanda Owen
RRP: $18.88$13.08Retreat to the countryside with shepherdess Amanda Owens as she recounts stories from her life on the farm, of raising nine children and cooking beautiful, seasonal meals - complete with the recipes for you to enjoy at home.This edition of Celebrating... -
Night Animals by Jenny Wren
RRP: $14.68$10.77Explore a meadow, busy farm, dark street and noisy garden in First Explorers: Night Animals. Meet owls, foxes, bats and lots of other amazing creatures who come out at nighttime.Each scene has chunky push, pull and slide mechanisms, animals to spot and... -
RSPB Spotlight Kingfishers by David Chandler
RRP: $27.28$20.56Usually observed as a flash of blue and orange from a riverbank, most people are aware of Kingfishers, but few of us are familiar with the intricacies of their day-to-day lives. With their long, dagger-like bills, bright blue plumage and... -
Vegetables by Martyn Rix
RRP: $52.50$18.33Beautiful and comprehensive, Vegetables is a must-have for all gardeners, by acclaimed authors Roger Phillips and Martyn Rix. 'Remarkable . . . I have learnt so much' - Financial TimesWhether you are a complete novice or an experienced gardener,... -
The Year of Sitting Dangerously: My Garden Safari by Simon Barnes 9781398518889
RRP: $35.68$23.27From the acclaimed author of Rewild Yourself comes a brilliant new book that reveals the natural joys to be discovered on your doorstep. In the autumn of 2020, Simon Barnes should have been leading a safari in Zambia, but Covid restrictions meant his... -
The End Of The Line by Charles Clover 9780091897819
RRP: $33.58$24.38We have reached a pivotal moment for fishing, with seventy-five percent of the world's fish stocks either fully exploited or overfished. If nothing is done to stop the squandering of fish stocks the life of the oceans will face collapse and millions of... -
The Sleepwalkers: A History of Man's Changing Vision of the Universe by Arthur Koestler
RRP: $27.28$19.09Arthur Koestler's extraordinary history of humanity's changing vision of the universeIn this masterly synthesis, Arthur Koestler cuts through the sterile distinction between 'sciences' and 'humanities' to bring to life the whole history of cosmology from... -
The Bird Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Birds DK 9780241634899
RRP: $63.00$44.00Delve into the fascinating world of birds through astonishing photography and clear explanations, in this absorbing global guideBirds are dinosaurs, with a history going back millions of years. Our fascination with them runs deep in history and our close... -
The South Yorkshire Moors: A hand-drawn guide to walking and exploring the moorlands of South Yorkshire and northern Derbyshire, covering large parts of the Peak District by Christopher Goddard
RRP: $27.28$23.12Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780995560963Author Christopher GoddardFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Gritstone PublishingPublisher Gritstone Publishing -
The Most Important Animal of All by Penny Worms 9781838138141
RRP: $16.78$11.95The Most Important Animal of All is a beautiful picture book, illustrated by award-winning Hannah Bailey, where a teacher challenges her class to decide which is the most important animal of all. Seven children champion a different animal for the top... -
A Year of Birdsong: 52 Stories of Songbirds by Dominic Couzens
RRP: $42.00$28.35'Whether you are new to wanting to understand birdsong, or are already a fully fledged birdwatcher, this book casts a spell. A truly lovely reading experience' - Love Reading This is a book full of fascinating stories about birdsong for every week of... -
Mushroom Cultivation: An Illustrated Guide to Growing Your Own Mushrooms at Home by Tavis Lynch
RRP: $35.68$25.54Learn 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;... -
Movement: how to take back our streets and transform our lives by Thalia Verkade
RRP: $31.48$20.58Our dependence on cars is damaging our health - and the planet's. Movement asks radical questions about how we approach the biggest urban problem, reflecting on the apparent successes of Dutch cities. Making our communities safer, cleaner, and greener... -
An Identification Guide to Mushrooms of Britain and Northern Europe (2nd edition) by Josephine Bacon 9781912081370
RRP: $20.98$14.93A photographic identification guide to 150 species of mushrooms most commonly found in Britain and Northern Europe. A user-friendly introduction includes an overview of distribution, the anatomy of a mushroom, nomenclature and useful information on... -
Guide to Garden Wildlife (2nd edition) by Richard Lewington 9781472964830
RRP: $31.48$17.47'The definitive go-to wildlife guide for all 16 million British gardens.' - Mike Dilger Even the smallest garden can be an important haven for wildlife, and this authoritative guide enables everyone to explore this wealth on their back doorstep. It... -
Spanish Pyrenees: And Steppes of Huesca - Spain by Dirk Hilbers
RRP: $56.60$36.54Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789491648076Author Dirk HilbersFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Crossbill Guides FoundationPublisher Crossbill Guides Foundation -
Owls: Our Most Enchanting Bird by Matt Sewell
RRP: $31.48$23.00In this beautiful follow-up to Our Garden Birds, Our Songbirds and Our Woodland Birds, street artist Matt Sewell captures the world's most evocative bird: the owl. In his much-loved pop-art watercolours and accompanied with his whimsical descriptions,... -
The Conservation Revolution: Radical Ideas for Saving Nature Beyond the Anthropocene by Bram Buscher
$33.66Conservation needs a revolution. This is the only way it can contribute to the drastic transformations needed to come to a truly sustainable model of development. The good news is that conservation is ready for revolution. Heated debates about the rise... -
Birds, Beasts and Bedlam: Turning My Farm into an Ark for Lost Species by Derek Gow
RRP: $42.00$28.04'A do-er, not a dreamer, Gow has become one of our most outspoken rewilders.' Countryfile Magazine 'In this warm and funny autobiography, [Gow] writes with a whimsical fluency about the moments of humour and pathos in an unusual life.' Country... -
The Human Planet: How We Created the Anthropocene by Simon Lewis
RRP: $27.28$19.09'Brilliantly written and genuinely one of the most important books I have ever read' - Ellie Mae O'Hagan An engrossing exploration of the science, history and politics of the Anthropocene, one of the most important scientific ideas of our time, from two... -
There Are Places in the World Where Rules Are Less Important Than Kindness by Carlo Rovelli
RRP: $42.00$30.01'A joy of a book - enriching, illuminating, eclectic and far from a conventional science read' Richard Webb, New Scientist Books of the Year'Carlo Rovelli's imaginative rigour, his lively humour and his beautiful writing are inspiring' Erica WagnerOne of... -
Small Places, Large Issues: An Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology by Thomas Hylland Eriksen
RRP: $41.98$33.94This introduction to social and cultural anthropology has become a modern classic, revealing the rich global variation in social life and culture across the world. Presenting a clear overview of anthropology, it focuses on central topics such as... -
Birds of France by James Lowen
RRP: $25.18$24.49An authoritative pocket guide on the birds of France. With 85 million tourists in 2015, France is the largest tourist destination in the world. This new photographic guide for general wildlife-watchers by naturalist James Lowen and French photographer... -
Is It Really Green?: Everyday eco dilemmas answered by Georgina Wilson-Powell
RRP: $27.28$17.07Find clarity on everyday green-living dilemmas to maximise your sustainabilityAre paper bags always more environmentally friendly than plastic? How much better for the planet are electric cars? What saves more water - using the dishwasher or washing up... -
Finding Chika: A heart-breaking and hopeful story about family, adversity and unconditional love by Mitch Albom
RRP: $20.98$12.52FROM THE MASTER STORYTELLER WHOSE BOOKS HAVE TOUCHED THE HEARTS OF OVER 40 MILLION READERS'Mitch Albom sees the magical in the ordinary' Cecilia Ahern__________Chika Jeune came into Mitch Albom's life by chance. Growing up in the aftermath of the... -
Navigating Social-Ecological Systems: Building Resilience for Complexity and Change by Fikret Berkes 9780521061841
RRP: $107.08$89.12In the effort towards sustainability, it has become increasingly important to develop conceptual frames to understand the dynamics of social and ecological systems. Drawing on complex systems theory, this book investigates how human societies deal with... -
Dodos Are Not Extinct! by Paddy Donnelly
RRP: $23.08$17.41Dodos are extinct, right? WRONG! They're not! They're just in disguise, and they're not the only ones. This book reveals the secrets of the woolly mammoths, sabre-toothed tigers and even dinosaurs! These famous creatures are in disguise everywhere, so...