An ambitious and beautifully illustrated account of the evolution and biology of insects.
Insects are the busy, teeming arthropods on whose activities much of life on earth depends, and whose glo..
The stunning Sunday Times bestseller that will transform the way you perceive the world - from Pulitzer prize-winning journalist and bestselling author of I Contain Multitudes.
**SUNDAY TIMES and..
The impact of bees on our world is immeasurable. Bees are responsible for the evolution of the vast array of brightly colored flowers and for engineering the niches of multitudes of plants, animals, a..
The Backyard Beekeeper, now in its 4th edition, makes the time-honoured and complex tradition of beekeeping an enjoyable and accessible backyard pastime that will appeal to urban and rural beekeepers ..
In a Polish forest a young woman befriends a boar. An Englishman sets up home with two beavers in Saskatchewan. A zoologist watches a fish make a conscious decision. Darwin finds the evidence for evol..
The Sunday Times bestselling author is back, this time on a quest to find the world's rarest bees.
'Warmly entertaining...an endearing account of the search for rare bees' Guardian
A hunt..
A charming and practical guide for anyone wishing to keep bees, accompanying the would-be beekeeper through every season of the bee-keeping year.
A charming and practical guide for anyone wishi..
When Tim Flannery was a boy he found a fossilised tooth of the giant shark megalodon at a Port Philip Bay beach near his home. This remarkable find-the tooth was large enough to cover his palm-sparked..
"Birdwatching has never felt like a hobby, or a pastime I can pick up and put down, but a thread running through the pattern of my life, so tightly woven in that there's no way of pulling it free and ..
A sweeping and lyrical history of the relationship between birdlife and humankind over twelve millennia, exploring how birds have captured our imaginations and inspired our culture and our science.
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Artist and illustrator Elizabeth Gould is finally given the recognition she deserves in this gorgeous volume that includes hundreds of her stunning and scientifically precise illustrations of birds fr..
Birds with Personality is a fun gift book that takes you around the world through the eyes of some of the most charismatic bird species on the planet.
Across Earth's diverse ecosystems - from th..
Jonathan Elphick tells the remarkable story of the development of bird art through the centuries. The book features early, skilfully executed but often fanciful images of birds, scientific illustratio..
With fun exercises and invaluable advice from leading dog-trainer Claire Arrowsmith, learn how to improve your dog's mental agility as well as strengthen your bond with them.
An essential book f..
'What I like best about this fascinating book is the detail. Brian Butterworth doesn't just tell us stories of animals with numerical abilities: he tells us about the underlying science. Elegantly wri..
The cat-tastic companion to Dogs Who Changed the World.
50 awe-inspiring stories of cats who have altered history, inspired art and literature, reunited lost lovers, saved lives, or just ruined e..
Get started keeping chickens in your own backyard with this down-to-earth guide by popular chicken-fluencer Nikki Husted (@purelychickens).
Keeping chickens can look almost glamorous online. It's..
Cockatiels are great as pets. They are clever, cuddly and can be easily socialized. Although cockatiels are generally easy to care for because of their small size, this book will provide you with some..
Uncover all that is interesting about chickens from facts about breeds, to poetry, jokes, and sayings with this comprehensive guide!Did you know that chickens are the closest living relative of the Ty..
Once we were strangers,
legs bent the wrong way,
rough voices falling to the wind ...
But in our hearts we wanted more than this. In our hearts, we knew there was more.
'A tour de force.' -..
A celebration of the canine world, combining history with practical information on dog breeds, health, care, and training
Explore the history and variety of our most faithful companions in this v..
Save money and bond with your dog by learning the tricks and techniques of dog grooming. From haircuts to shampoos to brushing teeth, this affordable, adapted edition of DIY Dog Grooming teaches you t..
From Carl Phillips asking how wildness is tamed, to Esm Weijun Wang finding moments of stillness in the simple act of observing her dog, to Cal Flyn befriending a sled dog called Suka in Finland, here..
Adorable and sometimes surprising historic images of New Zealand dogs and their owners.
This entertaining selection of over 100 photos of New Zealand dogs reveals some of the more curious ways in..
My name is Steve Mann and I'm an expert dog trainer with over 30 years of experience. In this book, I will teach you how to raise your French Bulldog to be healthy and happy. All breeds are different,..
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..
With a history tracing back to ancient Egypt, cats have not only gained the favour of humans by repelling pests, but have also provided us with companionship and plenty of entertainment. Needless to s..
Rarely does a bird mesmerise us as much as the flamingo: Graceful, elegant and decked out in colourful plumage, it has evolved into a trendy bird with a cult following in recent years. And no one can ..
Read the powerful account of one woman's struggle to reshape her identity when all normality has fallen away. When lifelong bird-lover Hannah Bourne-Taylor moved with her husband to Ghana seven years ..
For the past century, scientists and naturalists have been steadily unravelling the secrets of bird migration. How and why birds navigate the skies, traveling from continent to continent-flying thousa..
An inspiring and moving memoir of the author's turbulent life with 600 rescue animals.
Laurie Zaleski never aspired to run an animal rescue; that was her mother Annie's dream. But from girlhood, ..
For centuries, the golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) has been the archetype of the majestic bird of prey. The awe-inspiring birds have fascinated people of all cultures around the world with their prou..
This book is Winner of the Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction 2014. It was shortlisted for the the Costa Biography Award 2014. As a child, Helen Macdonald was determined to become a falconer, learni..
Take charge of your dog's health with a fresh, unprocessed diet.
Feeding dogs a fresh, wholefood diet can help with digestive issues, skin conditions, weight management and overall wellbeing. I..
Honey Bee Pests and Diseases provides up-to-date information on the management of honey bee diseases found globally, not just in the U.S., Europe, or Australia. Of particular interest are the explanat..
Follow the life cycle of this devoted and extraordinary worker as she cleans the hive, tends to larvae and the queen, builds wax comb, and guards the hive from invaders - before embarking on her first..
...this book should be on every animal trainer's bookshelf for future reference. How Dogs Learn covers the content of an undergraduate course in learning and behavior, but the examples are taken from ..
An entertaining and enlightening anthology of classical Greek and Roman writings on animals - and our vital relationships with them.
How to Care about Animals is a fascinating menagerie of passag..
A thrilling investigation into whale science and animal communication, and a poignant look at how science may change our relationship with animals forever.
In 2015, wildlife filmmaker Tom Mustill w..
Created to suit your dog's individual needs, the 16 knitted patterns - including jumpers, neckerchiefs and snoods - can be sized up or down to suit a range of small to medium sized breeds. And for tho..
FINALIST FOR THE L.A. TIMES BOOK PRIZE
NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORKER AND BOOKLIST
The story of the urgent fight to save coral reefs, and why it matters to us all
Coral..
This fully updated, comprehensive book is an indispensable guide to the management of dairy cattle, beef cattle, sheep, deer, goats, pigs, poultry, horses and farm dogs in New Zealand...
Learn the cutting-edge science of longevity and the best of integrative veterinary care to achieve a longer, happier life for your cat
Recent advances in longevity science have shed light on the ..
Learn the cutting-edge science of longevity and the best of integrative veterinary care to achieve a longer, happier life for your dog.
Recent advances in longevity science have shed light on the..
WITH A FOREWORD BY CLARE BALDING, THIS BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED BOOK SHOWCASES OUR LOVE OF DOGS THROUGH THE AGES.
Beneath the streets of London's Mayfair lies an unexpected and extraordinary..
'Fascinating... the deepest of octopus books.' Peter Godfrey-Smith
'Mind-blowing and soul-expanding' Sy Montgomery
Of all the creatures of the deep blue, none captivates us quite like..
A heartfelt hymn to the sea and an unforgettable introduction to one of the most gifted nature writers of the new generation
The seas cover over two thirds of our planet and yet most of us live o..
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..