Nature

The ultimate guide to adventures in nature, this book is full of practical tips and ideas for ways to discover wildlife, as well as the importance of conservation. A naturalist's equivalent to the Dangerous Book for Boys, this book includes tips on...

A delightful gift book filled with the adorable animal paintings of Hannah Dale, creator of the immensely popular Wrendale Designs. This charming book, first published in 2014 but now reissued in a larger size to give the author’s beautiful images even...

One spring, many years ago, Esther Woolfson's daughter rescued a fledgling rook. That rook, named Chicken, quickly established herself as part of the family, and other birds, including an irascible cockatiel and a depressive parrot, soon followed. But it...

This fun, photo-filled, fact-packed wild flower guide will encourage kids to get outdoors and discover the different types of flowers around them. From honeysuckles and snowdrops, to mugworts and creeping thistles, kids will learn all about...

With her inimitable wit and outspoken views, Clarissa Dickson Wright opens her diary and takes us on a journey around Britain with this unrivalled collection of stories and anecdotes from her ever-eventful life. As celebrated cook and champion of the...

Discover the answer to life's most pressing problems through the joy of fly-fishing from master philosopher John Gierach. Once again, John Gierach tells the world why the pastime of fly-fishing makes so much sense-except when it doesn't. In sparkling...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781426333316Author National Geographic KidsFormat PaperbackPage Count 32Imprint National Geographic KidsPublisher National Geographic KidsWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781904846604Author David HeafFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Northern Bee BooksPublisher Northern Bee Books

Greenland: a remote, mysterious, ice-covered rock with a population of just 56,000, has evolved from one of earth's last physical frontiers to its largest scientific laboratory. Locked within that vast 'white desert' are some of our planet's most...

In this wide-ranging Very Short Introduction to climate, Mark Maslin considers all aspects of the global climate system, exploring and explaining the different components that control climate on Earth. He considers the processes that allow energy to...

Understanding the Horse's Feet sets out to explain the complexity of this subject in terms that the lay person can understand, and help the horse owner to have confidence in discussing foot-related issues with their vet or farrier/trimmer. The perennial...

Told through a series of walks beside the sea, this is a story of the most beautiful 742 miles of coastline in England, Wales and Northern Ireland: their rocks, plants and animals, their views, walks and history, and the people who have made their lives...

A practical little walk guide to Northumbria endorsed by the Ramblers. All of the 20 walks are 5 miles or under in length and can easily be completed in less than 3 hours. Clear Ordnance Survey maps show the route, along with easy-to-follow walk...

This charming celebration of the peony reads like a "very smart love letter to cultivating beauty" and features 60+ vintage-inspired full-color botanical illustrations (Seattle Times)."Delightful...Next time you are lucky enough to be someone's...

Learn the NASA Astronaut mindset to solve problems, provide leadership in the face of adversity and never give up when pursuing your wildest ambitions. Mike Massimino achieved his dream of exploring space. Now he distils stories and insights from NASA...

National Geographic Primary Readers pair magnificent National Geographic photographs with engaging text by skilled authors to help your child learn to read. Developed by education experts, this series of books for beginner readers is spread across four...

Get the New Edition of Florida's Best-Selling Bird Guide Learn to identify birds in Florida, and make bird-watching even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela's famous field guide, bird identification is simple and informative. There's no need to look...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781907222481Author Christopher JosiffeFormat PaperbackPage Count 400Imprint Strange Attractor PressPublisher Strange Attractor Press

Sow the seeds of science and wonder and inspire the next generation of Earth stewards The School Garden Curriculum offers a unique and comprehensive framework, enabling students to grow their knowledge throughout the school year and build on it from...

For years dahlias have been dismissed for being garish, gaudy additions to gardens and arrangements, but when you find the right variety it's hard to think of a better garden plant or more striking cut flower. The next title in Pavilion's series of...

An indispensable guide to Great Britain and Ireland's resident and migrant dragonfly and damselfly species. Whizzing over water with metallic bodies and often iridescent wings, dragonflies and damselflies are arguably one of our most overlooked and...

Explore Scotland with i-SPY - facts, photos and fantastic spots! Beat the boredom and take time out from screens with this pocket-sized book packed with facts, photos and fantastic spots for hours of fun! It's ideal for holidays, family road...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780645240221Author Jessie PanazzoloFormat PaperbackPage Count 172Imprint Lonely ConservationistsPublisher Lonely ConservationistsWeight(grams) 177g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780995547827Author David KingFormat PaperbackPage Count 210Imprint Green Magic PublishingPublisher Green Magic Publishing

'Neither a travel book, nor a vast prose poem, nor a history, nor philosophy, nor voyage of discovery, but often all at once' Independent on SundayWITH AN INTRODUCTION BY RICHARD FLANAGAN In this fascinating journey Claudio Magris, whose knowledge is...

"Any landscape architect worth their soil should pick up The Architecture of Trees, an all-encompassing atlas of all things tree-related."-The Architect's Newspaper A 2019 Oprah's Favorite Things Pick A gorgeous, large format volume that shows each...

'No one could fail to be gripped by his heartfelt excitement and emotion over what was the adventure of a lifetime' IndependentAt the age of twenty-three, Bear Grylls became one of the youngest Britons to reach the summit of Mount Everest. At extreme...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'It will do your soul good to read this.' NIGELLA LAWSONA balm for our times from the internationally bestselling author of Wintering.Our sense of enchantment is not only sparked by grand things. The awe-inspiring, the...

A fascinating insight into the lives and work of a remarkable range of contemporary artists Conducted by Richard Cork, one of the UK's most distinguished art writers, these intimate and revealing interviews provide a wealth of fascinating insights into...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781781723272Author Iolo WilliamsFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint SerenPublisher Poetry Wales PressWeight(grams) 635g

A highly diverting celebration of television's favourite naturalist, packed with games, trivia and Attenborough-inspired activities. Attenborough. Just saying the name makes everyone feel better. Words like...

The beauty and fascination of birds is unrivalled. Every day of the year, immerse yourself in their world with an entry from A Bird of Day, where Dominic Couzens offers an insight into everything from the humble Robin to Emperor Penguins, who are in the...

This brand new photographic field guide to the birds of southern Africa presents more than 2500 images showing a wide selection of age and sex plumage variations, perched and in-flight birds, and color morphs where relevant, making it the most...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsRunner-up for IndieFab awards (Psychology) 2007.Book InformationISBN 9781577315513Author Bill PlotkinFormat PaperbackPage Count 416Imprint New World LibraryPublisher New...

Trees have played countless roles in human history - by turns hopeful symbols of freedom, pioneering space travellers, keepers of ancient history and accessories to murder. From art to politics, science to crime, these are the stories of the trees that...

'A beautiful gift... Full of fascinating facts' Yorkshire Post 'We all want to help the beleaguered bee and Sally Coulthard's latest book is a great place to start' Amateur Gardening 'How to help bees thrive and give your garden a real buzz' You...

With his trademark brand of bulldozer-banter, Twitter legend James Felton guides you through the most morbidly fascinating facts you'll then wish you could forget.Ever wondered why the chainsaw was invented?* How authorities dealt with a beached whale...

'A heartwarming story about family, forgiveness and the importance of kindness' FIONA HARPER on The Kindness Club on Mapleberry Lane'Comforting and uplifting, this book is a joy to read' MY WEEKLY'A heartwarming tale' WOMAN'S OWNHome is where the heart...

Calming, thought-provoking, poetic and honest, Notes from Walnut Tree Farm is a collection of writing and musing by documentary-maker, environmentalist and author of Waterlog, Roger Deakin. 'Gentle, straight, honest, inquisitive, funny, melancholic'...

Foreword by Gordon Buchanan This beautiful book accompanies the photographic competition celebrating the best bird photography of the year. The Bird Photographer of the Year...