Nature

Discover the ultimate urban tree-spotter's guideThe Rebel Tree. The Climber's Lime. The Ecclesiastical Pear.In Tree Hunting, Paul Wood seeks out the best individual trees - the most charismatic, quirky or...

SOON TO BE A MAJOR FILM, THIS IS THE TRUE STORY OF THE UNLIKELY FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN A FLIGHTLTESS BIRD AND A TEACHER OUT OF HIS DEPTH . . . 'I...

In Dogs of the World, animal illustrator Lili Chin introduces more than six hundred breeds of dog from around the globe in a captivating canine gallery, from the English Springer...

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,...

In the spring of 1991, Christopher Somerville set out to walk the 700 miles from Malin Head, the northernmost point of Ireland, to Cape Clear Island in Roaringwater Bay, the...

For centuries, English country gentlemen had collected exotic pictures for their saloons and rare books for their libraries. By the end of the seventeenth century, they had begun to collect...

REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK * NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER"A beautiful love letter to nature and the world around us."-Reese Witherspoon (Reese's Book Club September '24 Pick)THE PERFECT GIFT FOR NATURE...

Originally published in 1978, this classic exploration of humanity's complex relationship with and understanding of wolves returns with a new afterword by the author.Humankind's relationship with the wolf is the...

A fascinating and entertaining collection of facts, quotes and stories, celebrating Sir David Attenborough's wicked sense of humour and astute wisdom.David Attenborough is a national treasure, known for his soothing...

Get the scoop on bringing a Beagle home and raising him rightBeagles are an extraordinary breed-no bones about it. They're cute, compact, fun-loving, and great with kids. (Not to mention...

This book is soaked in the sunshine of Corfu where the author lived as a boy with his 'Family and other Animals'. It is a matter of personal taste whether...

YOUR SIMPLE STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO RAISING AND TRAINING A HAPPY PUPPY OR DOG!My name's Steve Mann and I've been a professional dog trainer and behaviourist for over 30 years. As...

A rollicking true-crime adventure about a rogue who trades in rare birds and their eggs-and the wildlife detective determined to stop him.On May 3, 2010, an Irish national named Jeffrey...

A fully updated new edition of David Attenborough's bestselling classic. BIRDS. 11,000 species, the most widespread of all animals: on icebergs, in the Sahara or under the sea, at home...

'A beautiful book' Greg JamesThere's no love quite like that between a dog and their human. When people come to see Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick at his referral hospital, they are...

Patsy Peril was born in 1943 in Coonagh, a small fishing community on the Shannon, not far from Limerick. His family fished from a traditional gandelow boat, using hemp nets....

Imagine you could hold a baby hare and bottle-feed it. Imagine that it lived under your roof and lolloped around your bedroom at night, drumming on the duvet cover when...

`Dempsey writes with knowledge, charm and intelligence; one could have no better guide. His "bird walk" through the pages is not only an education for anyone remotely interested in birds...

****A Sunday Times bestseller******A Times Book of the Year 2017***WITH A FOREWORD BY ALAN BENNETT'A lovely, thoughtful little book about the intelligence of cows.' James Rebanks, author of The Shepherd's...

'Rousing, polemical and heartfelt' - Gardens Illustrated'An invitation to take action' - The ObserverOne thing has become clear this year - we need nature more than ever. And it needs...

'With charm, erudition, humour and passion, the world's favourite natural history broadcaster documents some of his expeditions from the late 1950s onwards' Sunday ExpressFollowing the success of the original Zoo...

This major work, first published in 1950, is still considered the classic book on the subject. It provides a comprehensive, critical and well-illustrated survey of the portrayal of plants across...

The perfect companion for the safari enthusiast, this complete traveller's guide to the wildlife of Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, South Africa and Malawi is a must-have for all those considering a...

A miniature treasury of medicinal plants, drawn from the work of a pioneering woman artist. This miniature book contains a veritable garden of healing plants, specially chosen from Elizabeth Blackwell's...

The most important book on Ireland's wildflowers in a century, packed with first-hand knowledge and a memorable beauty'Michael Viney, The Irish TimesThis remarkably beautiful book is an extensive guide to...

In writing his memoirs, Eamon de Buitlear has caught quite brilliantly the mood of a half-century of Irish life during which Irish life itself was transformed. His work has brought...

"My husband was an erudite gentleman; an avid reader from childhood, his breadth of knowledge was extensive. He was also charming, vivacious and mischievously funny; all of which attributes, in...

The war is over, the RAF uniform has been handed in and James Herriot goes back where he ought to be - at work in the dales around Darrowby. Much...

FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE SECRET LIFE OF COWS'Elegiac, funny, warm and wise, The Wisdom of Sheep will delight country folk and city dwellers alike.' KATHERINE MAYWe talk about...

Ancient Ireland was such a healthy place no poisonous plant could grow and cattle had to be restrained from over-eating in case they burst! In early Irish legend it wasn't...

'Absolutely enchanting' ISABELLA TREEWe regard gardens as our personal dominions, where we can create whatever worlds we desire. But they are also occupied by myriads of other organisms, all with...

An essential companion for anyone visiting or hiking in the Alpine regions of France, Germany, Italy, Austria, Slovenia, Switzerland and Liechtenstein. The Alps remain one of Europe's foremost tourist destinations...

The 'Pocket Guide to the Common Birds of Ireland' is a detailed, compact field guide to the birds most likely to be encountered by ordinary birdwatchers. Beautiful colour plates highlight...

'A priceless portrait of one of the least understood and frequently most vilified of people: farmers. It should really be read by all in this country who buys food -...

A narrative investigation into the new science of plant intelligence and sentience, from National Association of Science Writers Award winner and Livingston Award finalist Zoe Schlanger'. Look at the green...

Whether you are a beginner or an expert, this beautifully detailed field guide to the common birds of Ireland will give invaluable advice on how to identify each species: their...

Rocks and mountains have withstood aeons of life on our planet - gradually eroding, shifting, solidifying, and weathering. We might spend a little less time on earth, but humans are...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR THE CWA GOLD DAGGER FOR NON-FICTION 2021SHORTLISTED FOR THE INDIE BOOK AWARD FOR NON-FICTION 2022'Brilliant, passionate and political . . . The Book of Trespass...

What would dogs ask for, if they knew how? In the Sunday Times bestseller In Defence of Dogs John Bradshaw, an anthropologist at Bristol University who has been at the...

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...