Non-Fiction

This heavily illustrated directory describes nearly every canine breed. It includes recently recognised breeds, such as the Norwegian Buhound, the Pyrenean Shepherd, and the Swedish Vallhound. A succinct description of...

With contributions from Dave Goulson and Gill Perkins, founder and CEO of the Bumblebee Conservation Trust respectively, this illustrated pocket guide is the ideal companion for anyone interested in the...

'Beautiful . . . Justifies its place alongside nature writing classics such as H is for Hawk' NEW STATESMAN'Wonderful ... both frank and fearless' TELEGRAPH BEST TRAVEL BOOKS OF THE...

"Barron's Training Your Dog" titles offer breed-specific advice on virtually every aspect of canine training, including housebreaking, obedience to basic verbal commands and hand signals, retrieving, and walking the dog...

My Aquarium offers authoritative guidance on setting up and stocking a tank, including advice on equipment the beginning hobbyist will need, plus descriptions of many appropriate fish. Titles in this...

An expert guide to over 80 top horse and pony breeds from around the world, with 350 colour photographs. Includes descriptions of appearance, height, colour, conformation and ancestry.

This is the ultimate photographic guide to the world of rocks and minerals, as well as how to build your own collection. An extensive introduction section describes the impact of...

This monograph surveys both the pioneers of gardening design and the explorers who combed the world to find many of the plants grown today. It takes the reader from the...

'Delightful... Pavey writes with warmth and spirit, and brings this space to life' Penelope Lively'Captivating and grounded... If this book was not as much a pleasure to write as it...

This is a fascinating and absorbing miscellany of traditional wisdom, proverbial sayings and modern science that uncovers the truth behind many generations' worth of superstitions and customs relating to plants...

Explore the beauty and diversity of the animal world through more than 300 captivating images from across time and from every corner of the globeAnimal: Exploring the Zoological World is...

With the author's experience of training and riding at international level, this guide covers the essentials on handling, breaking and training the young event horse. It shows what to look...

Every horse owner wants the best for their horse. Here are 100 well-thought-out, practical ways to make any horse or pony happier and healthier. From avoiding mud fever to correct...

Precise naming of plants is essential to be able to identify them accurately and most gardeners have at least some knowledge of 'botanical Latin'. But a plant's full botanical name...

Inspired by the RSPB's learnbirding.com website this great new book will launch beginner birders of all ages into the world of birds and birdwatching. The book has been split into...

This detailed and comprehensive identification guide follows in the mould of Sylvia Warblers and Pipits and Wagtails. It primarily covers the genera Acrocephalus, Locustella, Cettia and Bradypterus, together with a...

Humankind's fascination with the animal kingdom began as a matter of survival - differentiating the edible from the toxic, the ferocious from the tractable. Since then, our compulsion to catalogue...

How birds have evolved and adapted to survive winterBirds in Winter is the first book devoted to the ecology and behavior of birds during this most challenging season. Birds remaining...

A carefully designed and lavishly illustrated photographic guideThis innovative and carefully designed photographic guide provides a concise introduction to the identification of the 246 birds most likely to be seen...

A lavishly illustrated celebration of these glorious animals-and a poignant lament for their futureElephants are among the most beloved of all creatures. Their behavior can seem almost human, from their...

'One of our greatest nature writers' GuardianFor over fifty years, Richard Mabey has been a pioneering voice in modern nature writing. This book collects pieces across his rich career, tracing...

A carefully designed and beautifully illustrated photographic guide to the moths you are most likely to see during the dayThis concise photographic field guide helps you to identify the day-flying...

'A must-have guide for all puppy parents.'HOLLY WILLOUGHBYGive your dog the best start to life with Dr Scott Miller's guide to raising the perfect puppy. All your questions are answered...

The ultimate guide to puppy-care from the host of the hit TV show It's Me or the Dog.Victoria Stilwell's bestselling canine care guides have helped hundreds of thousands of owners...

All owners know that dogs have a lot of energy that needs to be used up, but taking him for his daily walk can often get tiresome. Games to Play...

'The future of all life on this earth depends on our willingness to take action now' David AttenboroughThe official companion to the ground-breaking Netflix original series.With a foreword by Sir...

Nature's Explorers celebrates the individuals who made great personal endeavours in order to document the natural world. Their findings revolutionised our understanding of nature and gave birth to the modern...

Armed with a field guide and a half-decent pair of binoculars, Charlie Elder travels the length and breadth of the British Isles to spot forty bird species in serious decline...

Can forests think? Do dogs dream? In this astonishing book, Eduardo Kohn challenges the very foundations of anthropology, calling into question our central assumptions about what it means to be...

Travel back to the time of dinosaurs and marvel at the wonders of prehistoric life! From Tyrannosaurus rex, sabre-toothed cats, woolly mammoths and ferns, this dinosaur book for kids is...

Joseph Banks accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage round the world from 1768 to 1771. A gifted and wealthy young naturalist, Banks collected exotic flora from Madeira, Brazil, Tierra...

More than 60,000 species of trees are found in an amazing variety of forms, sizes and habitats. Every tree has its own story and here are over 60, selected for...

"For I believe that climate does thus react on man - as there is something in the mountain air that feeds the spirit and inspires. Henry David Thoreau's Walking began...

'A warp-speed tour of dinosaurs, with an expert guide' PROF. STEVE BRUSATTE, bestselling author of The Rise and Fall of Dinosaurs'A fun, speedy read for grown-ups who love dinosaurs -...

Farmers once knew how to make a living fence and fed their flocks on tree-branch hay. Rural people knew how to prune hazel to foster abundance: both of edible nuts...

'Roger Phillips has written the best mushroom book I know.' - Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, author of River Cottage Veg Every Day!The culmination of over thirty years' work, Roger Phillips's authoritative and...

From nose to tail and everything in between - this is your visual guide to understanding your four-legged friend!When your dog looks at you with those big, expressive puppy-dog eyes,...

A beautifully illustrated exploration of the science behind the awe-inspiring giants of past and present The colossal plants and animals of our world-dinosaurs, whales, and even trees-are a source of...

A lyrical tribute to the diversity of trees, their physical beauty, their special characteristics and uses, and their ever-evolving meanings Since the beginnings of history trees have served humankind in...

The planet hosts an extraordinary collection of forest habitats. The rainforests of the Amazon or the Florida Everglades are well known. Many other equally majestic, exotic or beautiful forests are...

Find solace, hope and happiness this winter through 12 fascinating birds whose song is never far away - if only we know where to look . . .'A lyrical and...

A lyrical celebration of birdsong, and the rekindling of a deep passion for nature."At this time of year, blackbirds never simply fly: instead, like reluctantly retired officers, they're always 'on...