Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows offers an absorbing look at what social psychologist Melanie Joy calls carnism, the belief system that conditions us to eat certain animals when we would never dream of eating others... Zobraziť viac
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... Zobraziť viac
Are you sitting nicely? Good. Let's discover exactly what happened after two superstar Labradors chewed up the lockdown internet and found it really quite tasty. He's not kept a diary for decades but here, in Dog Days... Zobraziť viac
Subtitled: "A Survey And A Celebration Of All The Creatures That Have Ever Lived". Zobraziť viac
Owls have always featured prominently in the mythology and folklore of a variety of cultures. These mysterious nocturnal creatures are thought to be symbols of wisdom, omens of death, and bringers of prophecy. In fact, owls are one of the oldest... Zobraziť viac
In this popular account of the cosmic importance of black holes, the author explores the properties and significance of these mysterious phenomena, which represent the most condensed state of matter in the Universe. Zobraziť viac
The ultimate reference book for bird enthusiasts – now in its third edition. With expanded text and additional colour illustrations, the third edition of the hugely successful Collins Bird Guide is a must for every birdwatcher. The new edition has an ext Zobraziť viac
The ideal portable companion, the world-renowned Collins Gem series returns with a fresh new look and updated material. Zobraziť viac
The ideal portable companion, the world-renowned Collins Gem series returns with a fresh new look and updated material. Zobraziť viac
'An important book on several levels... Read a few sentences out loud, wherever you are.' Rosamund YoungEverybody thinks they know what sheep are like: they're stupid, noisy, cowardly ('lambs to the slaughter'), and they're 'sheepwrecking' the... Zobraziť viac
'An absolute treasure trove of sound advice and historical detail' Katherine May'A delightful and a profound meditation on the variety of human experience' Ian Mortimer'Lara Maiklem is a phenomenon. She elevates trudging around in the mud to an epic... Zobraziť viac
A laugh-out-loud picture book about one family's surprise visit froman excitable BUNNY!When a cheerful bunny comes to visit on a delightful sunny day, alittle child and their grandad cannot believe their eyes. Zobraziť viac
A highly illustrated and portable identification guide to the most common wild flowers and other plantsThis innovative photographic guide covers the most common wild flowers and other plants found in Britain and Ireland, as defined by the very latest... Zobraziť viac
LONGLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE‘The bothy embrace is addictive’ ADAM NICOLSON''Will have you reaching for your boots’ CAL FLYNThe door to the bothy is always unlocked, you just need to step inside. Zobraziť viac
HIGHLY COMMENDED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITING 2024‘An invigorating cross-pollination of memoir and natural history, both beautifully phrased and delicately structured—this book deserves your time and attention’ Cal Flyn, author of... Zobraziť viac
A Waterstones Travel Book of the Year 2023 A funny, warm and timely meditation on identity and belonging, following the scenic route along the England–Wales border: Britain’s deepest faultline. Zobraziť viac
A fully updated new edition of David Attenborough’s bestselling classic. Zobraziť viac
Set against Argentina's turbulent years following the collapse of the corrupt Peronist regime, this is the story of Juan Salvador the penguin, rescued by Tom from an oil slick in Uruguay just days before a new term. Zobraziť viac
A compact, lightweight and informative guide to 310 of the most common birds found in the UK. Zobraziť viac
