A fully updated edition of this beautifully illustrated, encyclopedic guide to Earth's oceans
An enhanced edition of DK's exhaustive guide to the underwater world
This authoritative, sump..
Guess what: Bees are incredible. If you don't think so, you're wrong; but you're also in luck! Extreme bee enthusiast and bestselling author Matt Kracht is here to set the record straight with this he..
'Every essay in this book is magnificent... Mesmerizing.' -New York Times
'How we interact with animals has preoccupied philosophers, poets, and naturalists for ages,' writes Susan Orlean. Since ..
This sumptuous book celebrates the sheer variety of cats around the world, with beautiful photography accompanied by a lyrical and expertly written text that describes the key characteristics of over ..
Horses are an enigma. Big, strong, fast prey animals, they are sensitive, lightning reactors to danger. If they connect that danger to us, they can lose their faith in us forever. Despite this, they a..
An engrossing and revealing study of why we deem certain animals "pests" and others not-from cats to rats, elephants to pigeons-and what this tells us about our own perceptions, beliefs, and actions, ..
'Cats love to play: here is THE book that shows you how to join in! And your cat will thank you for it' John Bradshaw, Sunday Times bestselling author of In Defence of Dogs and Cat Sense
'Trust m..
'A lovely, thoughtful little book about the intelligence of cows.' James Rebanks, author of The Shepherd's Life
Cows are as varied as people. They can be highly intelligent or slow to understand,..
"A fascinating, thoughtful, and thoroughly enjoyable exploration of a major dimension of human experience."- Steven Pinker, author of How the Mind Works
A maverick scientist reveals the inconsis..
For centuries, we have been fascinated by the sperm whale - the world's largest toothed predator. Now you can experience an intimate underwater journey to connect with these majestic and gentle goliat..
Super Simple Puppy Tricks and Training gives puppy owners the tools they need to teach behaviors and tricks to their puppy through step-by-step instructions and photographs.
Super Simple Pupp..
Where can we live if not in each other's shadow?
World-renowned artist Shaun Tan applies his unique imagination to a reflection on the nature of humans and animals, and our urban coexistence. Fro..
For the whole of human history, we have lived alongside birds. We have hunted and domesticated them for food; venerated them in our mythologies, religion and rituals; exploited them for their natural ..
The past, present and future of the world's most popular and beloved pet, from a leading evolutionary biologist and great cat lover.
Jonathan B. Losos unravels the secrets of the cat using all the ..
Enjoy the time-honored tradition of beekeeping in your own backyard or urban rooftop with this accessible resource for beekeepers of all skill levels, now in its 5th edition.
More than a guide..
Have you ever wanted to know what your cat was thinking?
In The Book Your Cat Wishes You Would Read, feline behaviourist Lucy Hoile gives you all the information you could ever need to buil..
A stunning celebration of all things feline, from domestication and anatomy to practical advice on breeds and cat care
Are you a feline fanatic? Could you tell the difference between a Housecat a..
Humans have identified just a fraction of the 2.2 million species living in the sea. Roughly 91% of all marine species remain unknown: myths still to be written, discoveries still to be made, blank pa..
An essential guide to caring for your dog, filled with expert-backed tips and nuggets of advice to help every dog owner understand what their canine companion needs in order to be happy and healthy.
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A passionate and informative celebration of birds: the perfect gift for the hard-core or amateur twitcher - or for anyone who cares about the natural world. One of our most eloquent nature writers of..
A rich and surprising exploration of the intelligence of bees.
Most of us are aware of the hive mind - the power of bees as an amazing collective. But do we know how uniquely intelligent bees are..
A rich and surprising exploration of the intelligence of bees.
Most of us are aware of the hive mind - the power of bees as an amazing collective. But do we know how uniquely intelligent bees are..
Practice mindfulness while recording the movements of birds through the seasons with this easy-to-use birding journal.
Transform your life by becoming a mindful birder today! Settle into your ..
The Ultimate Guide to Total Pet Wellness
Enrich and extend your dog's life with this all-in-one guide to holistic pet health from the trusted creators of The BK Pets, Bryce and Kenzie Francois. ..
Combining graceful design and beautiful imagery, this book provides an elegant introduction to ocean life and the ocean itself
Dive into this uniquely elegant visual exploration of the sea
An i..
We talk about people behaving like sheep, which assumes that sheep all behave in the same way. That has not been my experience. Some are affectionate, others prone to head-butting. Some are determined..
The perfect gift for fans of All Creatures Great and Small, this is a charming collection of classic stories from James Herriot's much-loved books, with insights into his life and work from his childr..
Devoid of jargon, the accredited animal behaviour consultant and dog trainer from Auckland outlines how humans can strengthen the bond with their canine companions.
The South African-born author ..
'Share[s] the life-enhancing joys of the humble hen' Sunday Times
'Clocks our obsession with chicken-keeping ... Brilliant' New York Magazine
An immersive blend of chicken-keeping memoir and..
On a winter's night in 1949 in New York City, young marketing student and budding photographer Walter Chandoha spotted a stray kitten in the snow, bundled it into his coat, and brought it home. Little..
To the people of rural Britain, hares are deeply beloved, perhaps above all other animals. They thrive in abundance in imagery but can be maddeningly elusive in reality. In our stories - ancient and m..
Cats are so mysterious.
What makes them climb into tiny spaces? Why do they sleep that much? And, most of all, how can we give them a good life?
Dr. Yuki Hattori is Japan's leading cat d..
Let's be honest, our pets may seem pretty straightforward, but as soon as you become an owner there are so many questions!
What do my dog's barks mean? Should I be brushing their teeth? How do I ..
For thousands of years birds have fascinated us. We've observed what they do - their behaviours, their characteristics, their survival skills, the food they eat and their habitats - and wondered why t..