Secondhand Nature Books

Published to accompany a BBC1 television series presented by David Attenborough, this is an illustrated natural history of the Antarctic. Season by season, it traces the lives of the fish,...

Cats are living longer than ever before due to routine inoculations which have brought infectious diseases under control, improved nutrition and a better understanding by cat owners of the risks...

Beginning with the anatomy, physiology and psychology of horses, this text attempts to provide comprehensive coverage of the equine species. The world's major breeds are covered in detail, each with...

This is the ideal book for anyone who adores their cat, or as Liz Jones calls these small, demanding, understanding creatures, their 'fur baby'. "Fur Babies" captures something of the...

Let Ray Mears, the grand master of bushcraft, teach you everything you need to know about how to survive outdoors. Ray's in-depth knowledge, and years of practical experience will equip...

In WILD FOODS Ray Mears and Gordon Hillman lead us into the wildest parts of Britain to demonstrate the huge variety of indigenous foods that can be found. One of...

This book, which accompanies a BBC TV series of the same name, is about the interactions between man and animals as seen from the perspective of the animals themselves. It...

Move over, cats and dogs, there's a new animal in town! Behold: the goat. Happy Little Goats features photos of adorable goats living the good life and getting into trouble...

This is a tale of human obsession, one intrepid tuna, the dedicated fisherman who caught and set her free, the promises and limits of ocean science and the big truth...

Majestic, noble, brave - lions, with their tawny coats and luminous eyes, have inspired countless stories, traditions and beliefs. Whether we are seduced by their beauty or drawn to danger,...