Non-Fiction

No matter where you live, natural resources are all around you. These pieces of nature hold inherent properties-and inherent magic-that could be useful to you, and they are often hiding...

Everything you need to know to start growing mushrooms at home!Looking for something quick and easy to grow, that doesn't take up much space, and offers numerous health benefits? Then...

Plants have profoundly moulded the Earth's climate and the evolutionary trajectory of life. Far from being 'silent witnesses to the passage of time', plants are dynamic components of our world,...

Plants have profoundly moulded the Earth's climate and the evolutionary trajectory of life. Far from being 'silent witnesses to the passage of time', plants are dynamic components of our world,...

Butterflies animate our summers but the 59 butterfly species of the British Isles can be surprisingly elusive. Some bask unseen at the top of trees in London parks; others lurk...

You've heard of the Horse Whisperer - now meet the woman who uses similar methods to train dogs. Jan Fennell's remarkable gifts have earned her the nickname "the dog listener"....

As I step out of the conservatory facing North, supported by my pusher, the first that catches my eye is the dying Sycamore which escapes death every year by producing...

A Scientific American Top Ten Book of 2023If forests are the lungs of the planet, then animals migrating across oceans, streams, and mountains-eating, pooping, and dying along the way-are its...

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,...

Bees are one of the strongest threads in nature's complex web and if we don't take care of them, things really will fall apart. River Cottage Bees & Honey will...

Chosen by WATERSTONES as one of their BEST NATURE WRITING BOOKS of 2024 Can you tell a tomato from a grape? A patch of grass from a Christmas tree? Then...

Become an eyewitness to the 9,500 species of birds that live in a huge range of habitats, from deserts and rainforests to the polar ice caps.This picture-led guide will take...

A fascinating and complete insight into the group of animals to which we ourselves belong. David Attenborough introduces us to the most diverse group of animals ever to live on...

A heartfelt hymn to the sea and an unforgettable introduction to one of the most gifted nature writers of the new generationThe seas cover over two thirds of our planet...

On the coldest morning of the year, Vicki Myron found a tiny, bedraggled kitten almost frozen to death in the night drop box of the library where she worked, and...

Everything you wanted to know about the countryside, but were too afraid to ask 'A joyful companion with surprises and delights on every page' Tristan Gooley, author of The Walker's...

'Blissfully funny, staggeringly informative, a joyful companion' Caroline Quentin'Tells the endlessly fascinating tale of Britain's natural history in a way that makes every delicate detail sparkle with life' Charlie Corbett,...

Turns a critical eye on Aesop's Fables to ask whether there is any scientific truth to Aesop's portrayal of his animals.Despite originating more than two-and-a-half thousand years ago, Aesop's Fables...

'Wise, compassionate, and urgent.' Robert Macfarlane, author of UnderlandA Bookseller Nonfiction Editor's Choice for March 2024Plunge into the depths of the unknown in this thrilling work of nonfiction that combines...

How and why birds navigate the skies, travelling from continent to continent - flying thousands of miles across the earth each autumn and spring - has continually fascinated the human...

Step into the remarkable world of the honeybee in this illuminating and delightfully illustrated pocket guide. For budding apiarists, this introductory book offers fascinating information about honeybees and everything you...

For the whole of human history, we have lived alongside birds. We have hunted and domesticated them for food; venerated them in our mythologies, religion and rituals; exploited them for...

Investigating the ethical and practical challenges of one of the greatest threats to biodiversity: invasive species.Across the world, invasive species pose a danger to ecosystems. The UN Convention on Biological...

The perfect countryside and armchair companion to the wild flowers of the British Isles. Illustrator Angie Lewin and author Christopher Stocks follow up the success of The Book of Pebbles...

Discover which of Earth's wonders should definitely make it onto your bucket list with this unparalleled survey of the world's natural treasures.Landscape photography is combined with 3D terrain models and...

Chris Packham's infectious passion for nature will inspire you on your bird watching journey.Chris is a lifelong birdwatcher and the perfect guide on a day out bird spotting. Through a...

This wild flower identification guide was first published in 1981 and is still widely accepted as the best of its kind for its combination of meticulous illustrations and the use...

John Grogan grew up in the American midwest as the son of comically devout Irish Catholic parents who were pious to the point of eccentricity. Cruets of holy water and...

His body twisted by adolescent scoliosis, Lynn Schooler's soul was scarred from the loneliness of someone who, at an early age, stood 'at a strange angle to the rest of...

Ever since the first human settlements 10,000 years ago, weeds have dogged our footsteps. They are there as the punishment of 'thorns and thistles' in Genesis and , two millennia...

It's the great British obsession and not surprisingly: no other country in the world has such unpredictable weather, with such power to rule people's lives as we have. The Wrong...

"Life", the spectacular companion volume to the new Discovery Channel/BBC series, tells a majestic and compelling story of survival and of the amazing behaviors animals and plants adopt to stay...

THE NO. 1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER THAT MOVED DOG LOVERS ALL OVER THE WORLD**NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE, STARRING OWEN WILSON AND JENNIFER ANISTON**'A book with intense appeal . ....

The summer stretches ahead of you and you want to make the most of it but don't know where to begin. "The Book of Summer" comes to the rescue with...

This work covers everything you need to know about caring for your kitten or cat, from house training and first aid to diet and grooming. This indispensable guide has practical...

Chasing memories of the losses of his brother and father, the author, a young newspaper director, and his Australian wife visit the Cotswolds. On a whim they buy a cottage...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER | NIGEL - One of Britain's favourite dogs! 'CHARMING, AFFECTING AND OFTEN BEAUTIFUL' India KnightWhen Monty Don's golden retriever Nigel became the surprise star of BBC...

Accompanying the hit TV series, Victoria Stilwell provides her successful programme for perfect dog training. Do they ignore every word you say? Have they started coming in at all hours?...

A stunning and indelible collection of portraits and stories that capture dogs of a certain age in all their patchy, scruffy, jowly, and devoted glory-an homage to man's best friend,...

The perfect gift book for cat lovers everywhere, showing how to measure your cat's intelligence in a series of easy and fun tests. How clever is your cat? Can your...

A glimpse into the secret lives of over 50 garden birds, with beautiful illustrations and intriguing factsDid you know that woodpeckers are capable of learning simple codes? Hooded crows can...

Being well camouflaged and unobtrusive, Nicholas keenly observed the comings and goings of three generations of his family and their animals in a remote area of the Isle of Mull....