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Starfell: Starfell: Willow Moss And The Lost Day, Starfell: Willow Moss And The Forgotten Tale (Starfell #2)
by Dominique ValenteThe anticipated second book in 2019’s breakout magical fantasy series, Starfell, starring misfit witch Willow Moss. Perfect for readers of 8+ and beautifully illustrated throughout by Sarah Warburton.
Starfell: Starfell: Willow Moss And The Vanished Kingdom, Willow Moss And The Magic Thief (Starfell #3)
by Dominique ValenteThe third book in the magical Starfell series, starring misfit witch Willow Moss. Perfect for readers of 8+ and beautifully illustrated throughout by Sarah Warburton. Willow Moss and the Lost Day was selected as Waterstones Book of the Month.
Cheddar Gorge: A Book Of English Cheeses
by John SquireWhere can you read about a monstrous cheese big enough to hold a girl of 13 inside? Or that the invention of the bicycle directly, and poorly, impacted sales of cheddar? Or that some of the first cheese makers hid gold coins inside their wheels of dairy as a sales tool? Brethren, the writer calls you this because he hopes that you are 'cheese-minded' like himself. This classic and charming book, a timeless love letter to English cheeses was first published in 1937, newly rediscovered and charmingly illustrated by EH Shepard. It is a treasure trove of wonderful anecdotes including the tale of the monstrous cheese big enough to hold a 13-year-old inside, the Stilton that purred like a cat and the famous cheesemaker in Manchester who selected which Cheshire cheese to sell based on where the mice had been nibbling 'as they were the best judges of a good cheese'. Sir John Squire, a notable journalist of the time, collected together 'a galaxy of talent', with the aim of making this 'one of the most delightful and entertaining gift books that has ever been published'. Each of the distinguished ten contributors champion an individual cheese, setting forward their passionate and compelling arguments, celebrating the differences and delights of each type. Through their explorations, the chequered beauties of the English landscape unfolds. It will certainly whet the appetite for English cheese, for that is ultimately what matters most, as after all 'the only way to learn about cheese is to eat it.'
Cornish Castle Mystery Collection: Tales of murder and mystery from Cornwall
by Vivian Conroy‘Is yet another fantastic tale.’ Karen Quick ‘Guinevere is a little like a modern day Miss Marple’ Adele B The perfect cosy crime bundle, featuring both Cornish Castle mysteries. Welcome to Cornisea island and the mysteries surrounding the Cornish Castle…
Bird Brain: Over 2,400 Questions To Test Your Bird Knowledge
by William CollinsAn ornithological quiz book packed with challenging questions for birders, based on the popular ‘Bird Brain of Britain’ contest at the annual BirdFair.
Lara The Runaway Cat: One Cat's Journey To Discover Home Is Where The Heart Is
by Dion LeonardLara the Runaway Cat tells the story of Gobi, the loveable pup who followed Dion Leonard across a gruelling 155-mile trek across the Gobi Desert, and her mischievous cat sister, Lara, who runs away from her family, seeking a courageous adventure and different life.
Extraordinary Insects: A Hidden History Of The World
by Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson*The Sunday Times Bestseller* ‘Extraordinary Insects is a joy’ The Times A Sunday Times Nature Book of the Year 2019 A journey into the weird, wonderful and truly astonishing lives of the small but mighty creatures who keep the world turning.
Wide Awake (Dinosaur Juniors #3)
by Rob BiddulphIt’s bedtime, but Winnie is wide awake… Get your young ones to sleep with book three of the incredible Dinosaur Juniors series from the award-winning Rob Biddulph!
Dog Gone
by Rob BiddulphA brand-new, wonderfully waggy story of one dog day afternoon, from the genius behind the #DrawWithRob phenomenon and the bestselling and award-winning Blown Away!
Love Heart Lane (Love Heart Lane Series #1)
by Christie BarlowCosy up on the sofa with this year’s most heartwarming, feel good comfort read!
Foxglove Farm (Love Heart Lane Series #2)
by Christie BarlowThe perfect summer holiday read for fans of Cathy Bramley and Phillipa Ashley
Metazoa: Animal Minds And The Birth Of Consciousness
by Peter Godfrey-SmithThe scuba-diving philosopher and bestselling author of Other Minds explores the origins of animal consciousness.
A Curious Boy: The Making Of A Scientist
by Richard ForteyWhat makes a scientist? In a charming memoir, beloved and brilliant scientist Richard Fortey offers a tour of the natural world in all its joys, puzzles and curiosities.
Botanical Painting with Coloured Pencils
by Ann SwanThis beautifully illustrated ebook is the first practical step-by-step guide to using coloured pencils in botanical painting and is written by Ann Swan, one of the top exponents of the genre.
All Right Already!: A Snowy Story
by Jory JohnDuck just wants to play with his best friend Bear… the final story in the hilarious Duck and Bear series from an award-winning team!
Elephants: Birth, Life And Death In The Last Days Of The Giants
by Hannah MumbyElephants are as unique as people. They can be clever and curious or headstrong and impulsive, shy or sociable. Learn to know them as individuals as well as a species in this evocative account of years spent studying elephant behaviour in the wild.
No Beast So Fierce: The Terrifying True Story Of The Champawat Tiger, The Deadliest Animal In History
by Dane HuckelbridgeThe deadliest animal of all time meets the world's most legendary hunter in a classic battle between man and wild. But this pulse-pounding narrative is also a nuanced story of how colonialism and environmental destruction upset the natural order, placing man, tiger and nature on a collision course.
Prince of Ponies
by Stacy GreggWar destroyed their worlds, now two young girls and their remarkable horses are fighting once more – this time to win.
The Forever Horse
by Stacy GreggAn enchanting and inspiring stand-alone novel from the author of The Princess and the Foal.
Orchard: A Year In England's Eden
by Benedict Macdonald Nicholas GatesSpend a year in an orchard, celebrating its imperilled, overlooked abundance of life. England's ancient orchards, collaborations between people and nature, are sources of hope for the future. Protecting them promises a far richer England for the centuries to come, for wildlife and for us.
Shieldbugs (Collins New Naturalist Library)
by Richard JonesAn eagerly anticipated addition to the New Naturalist series.
Stoats, Weasels, Martens and Polecats (Collins New Naturalist Library)
by null Jenny MacPhersonA definitive account of the bright-eyed assassins of the British countryside. Stoats, weasels, martens and polecats belong to the mustelid family, along with badgers and otters, and feral American mink, which are a recent addition to the UK countryside, following escapes and releases from fur farms. This new volume in the New Naturalist Library focuses on the four ‘small mustelids’, all highly specialised predators, ubiquitous assassins to be marvelled at. There is a family likeness, the rather pointed snout, powerful jaws and sharp fangs and the long sinuous slender body with short legs. These small mustelids are also possessed of dense fur, which once led to their being hunted nearly to extinction. Some can kill prey larger than themselves, in some cases much larger, and they are uniquely adapted to hunt their rodent prey. They also have extraordinary lives – some in total seclusion, some in large, related groups – now brought into the light by one of the UK’s leading small mustelid experts. Dr Jenny MacPherson, who managed the Pine Marten Recovery Project for England and Wales, introduces readers to Britain’s small mustelid species in delightfully rich text, covering the animals’ physiology, daily lives and distribution, as well as their significance in UK history and folklore. And she shares her experiences from the forefront of the work to conserve these amazing animals.
Caesar & Hussein: Two Classic Novels From The Author Of Master And Commander
by Patrick O’BrianIn Caesar and Hussein, Patrick O’Brian’s two debut novels appear in one volume for the first time, providing a revealing insight into the literary genius behind the Master and Commander series nearly 40 years later.
The Age of Cats: From the Savannah to Your Sofa
by null Jonathan B. LososThe past, present and future of the world's most popular and beloved pet, from a leading evolutionary biologist and great cat lover. ‘Engaging and wide-ranging … The Age of Cats is a readable and informed exploration of the wildcat that lurks within Fluffy’ Washington Post Why don’t lions meow? Why does my cat leave a dead mouse at my feet? And why is a pet ocelot a bad idea? Jonathan B. Losos unravels the secrets of the cat using all the tools of modern technology, from GPS tracking (you’ll be amazed where they roam) and genomics (what is your so-called Siamese cat, really?) to forensic archaeology. He tells the story of the cat’s domestication (if you can call it that) and gives us a cat's-eye view of the world today. Along the way we also meet their wild cousins, whose behaviours are eerily similar to even the sweetest of house cats. Drawing on his own research and life in his multi-cat household, Losos deciphers complex science and history and explores how selection, both natural and artificial, over the millennia has shaped the contemporary cat. Yet the cat, ever a predator, still seems to have only one paw out of the wild, and readily reverts to its feral ways as it occupies new habitats around the world. Looking ahead, this charming and intelligent book suggests what the future may hold for the special bond between Felis catus and Homo sapiens.
The Little Book of Otter Philosophy (The\little Animal Philosophy Bks.)
by Jennifer McCartneyOtters are some of the most delightful animals on the planet.