Natural History

On September 12, 1609, Henry Hudson first set foot on the land that would become Manhattan. Today, it's difficult to imagine what he saw, but for more than a decade,...

This book includes many exquisite watercolours from the Lesueur Collection at the Museum d'Histoire Naturelle Le Havre and explores the story behind the Baudin expedition which produced these remarkable images....

Deep Listening to Nature is an invitation to open our ears to the natural world. Beginning by tuning in to the sounds of creatures around us, Andrew discusses how to...

**THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER** A Scotsman's guide to the extraordinary tapestry of the land, history, folklore and stories of his homeland. From the majestic beauty of the wild Scottish landscape...

'a spectacularly wonderful book' Robyn Williams, 2001. When the first specimen of a platypus arrived in England in 1799 it was greeted with astonishment and disbelief. What was this strange...

365 prompts for noticing nature every day of the year Arranged in day-by-day format, this beautiful gift book is a celebration of the nature you can find in your city...

Sunday Times Bestseller How did life on Earth begin? What is the nature of space and time? What are the chances that we will discover life on other worlds? Think...

Anaesthetising a fish, x-raying a frog and hospitalising a walrus are all in a day's work for the world's wildest veterinarian. Travelling from the rainforests of Sierra Leone to the...

A warm, reflective, and uplifting memoir about healing wounds, reclaiming a voice and discovering freedom through the open water. The open water. To the uninitiated, it represents the unknown, an...

Does the wonderful sight of flowers in bloom entice you to get out the camera? Then here's the guide for you! Filled with superb images, it covers the art and...

Always be prepared: essential tips and tricks for keeping safe and surviving in the outdoors. Whether you're going for a leisurely hike or setting off into the wilderness, there is...

For twenty years John Aitchison has been travelling the world to film wildlife for the BBC and other broadcasters, taking him to far-away places on every continent. The Shark and...

**THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER** A Scotsman's guide to the extraordinary tapestry of the land, history, folklore and stories of his homeland. From the majestic beauty of the wild Scottish landscape...

How did we get here? All cultures have a creation story, but a little over 150 years ago Charles Darwin introduced a revolutionary new one. We, and all living things,...

What's the difference between bliss and solace? Misery and sorrow? Bitterness and malice? In Animals Are People Too, each page presents animal portraits that illustrate everything from the depths of...

The author examines all aspects of that vast area bordering the Great Australian Bight, which separates the eastern states from Western Australia. The book is complemented by numerous historical and...

Dubbed as perhaps one of the most important books of our time, Wildlife In The Balance unearths the untold stories of wild animals, their immeasurable impact on the health of...

This astonishing evocation in verse and pictures of whales, dolphins, the ocean, the earth, and the universe invites all readers to share in a celebration of the whale and be...

It's one of the hardest things to accept in life- mothers know a thing or two. Award-winning Australian photographer Alex Cearns has captured the special relationship between many mother and...

Bestselling guide to all UNESCO World Heritage sites Fully updated to include the latest sites added to the World Heritage List. The List is managed by the World Heritage Committee...

A BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week'A subject that could not be more important. A compact classic!' Bill McKibben'I learned something new - and found something amazing - on...

Selected for The Times Best Gardening Books of the Year 2023 Every garden, large or small, in a town or in the country, even one formed completely by pots, can...

Selected for The Times Best Gardening Books of the Year 2023 Every garden, large or small, in a town or in the country, even one formed completely by pots, can...

Danny works at Belle Vue Zoo, where-alongside training the famous elephant Maharajah-he helps out with the day-to-day tasks of caring for the animals. But when animals start escaping, Danny is...

Author: Desmond MorrisBinding: HardbackPublished: Book Club Associates, 1979Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Light foxing to edges of pagesIn this captivating work of zoology and autobiography,...

Author: Ninon PhillipsBinding: HardbackPublished: Nelson, 1969Condition:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Dust jacket has general wear and some tearing along edges and corners. Previous owner marks faint inside first...

Author: Patricia WeareBinding: HardbackPublished: Kevin Weldon, 1984Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good conditionPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Slight faded cover. This exquisite volume, "A Collection Of Australian...

Author: Margaret M. PressBinding: HardbackPublished: Catholic Theological Faculty, 1979Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis academic biography, "Julian Tenison Woods: Studies In The Christian Movement, Number Five," presents a...

Author: Noel KingsburyBinding: HardbackPublished: The University of Chicago Press, 2009Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good conditionPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis comprehensive non-fiction work chronicles the fascinating history...

Author: Robin HillBinding: HardbackPublished: Thomas Nelson, Australia, 1967Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Blue cloth with rubbing on edges and bumping on spine and corners. This natural...

Author: Charles Lister-KayeBinding: HardbackPublished: Popular Dogs, 1961Condition:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: Good, price clippedMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Dust jacket has wear and tear around edges and corners, price clippedThis comprehensive guide to...

Author: Frank (ed.) CrawfordBinding: HardbackPublished: The Weekly Times, 1978Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: YellowedMarkings: No markingsThis comprehensive agricultural guide, "The Weekly Times Farmers' Handbook," serves as...

Author: Anthony HuxleyBinding: HardbackPublished: Paddington Press, 1978Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Dust jacket and cloth cover have light tanning, light foxing to page edges,...

Author: Ian MercerBinding: HardbackPublished: Devon Books., 1987Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: FEP missingMarkings: No markingsDartmoor Seasons is a stunning photographic collection that captures the raw beauty...

Author: Michael ChineryBinding: HardbackPublished: Kingfisher, 1984Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: Previous ownerCondition remarks: Previous owner stamp and sticker inside second page, light wear to page edgesThis comprehensive reference...

Author: James HerriotBinding: HardbackPublished: Michael Joseph, 1979Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Dust jacket has minor wear, spine has some tanningJames Herriot's "If Only They Could Talk"...

Author: Christine A DeaconBinding: HardbackPublished: Doubleday, Sydney, 1986Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: Previous ownerThis captivating non-fiction work, "Australia Down Under: Exploring Australia's Underwater World," by Christine A. Deacon, presents...

Author: Noel LothianBinding: HardbackPublished: Jack Pollard, Sydney, 1973Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Size: Folio.This practical gardening guide, "Commonsense Gardening" by Noel Lothian, offers invaluable advice for...

Author: Patricia Vickers-Rich & Thomas Hewitt RichBinding: HardbackPublished: Reed, 1993Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Wear and tearPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: General wear and light tanning to dust jacket, previous seller sticker on...

Author: James HerriotBinding: HardbackPublished: Michael Joseph, 1980Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsJames Herriot's Yorkshire is a charming non-fiction work that invites readers into the beloved author's personal world,...

Author: David L. Jones & Bruce GrayBinding: HardbackPublished: Reed Books, 1988Condition:Book: GoodJacket: DamagedPages: GoodMarkings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.Condition remarks: Dust jacket has small tear front...

Author: Mark ShephardBinding: HardbackPublished: Black Cockatoo Press, 1989Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Very goodPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsThis comprehensive guide to aviculture in Australia provides essential knowledge for both novice and experienced bird keepers....

Author: Frances PerryBinding: HardbackPublished: Hamlyn, 1972Condition:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Tanning and foxingMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Minor wear to edges of dust jacket, spine dust jacket tanned, light foxing to...

Author: Penny WoodwardBinding: HardbackPublished: Hyland House, 1986Condition:Book: Very goodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodMarkings: Cloth/board in good conditionCondition remarks: Colour of dust jacket very lightly tannedThis comprehensive gardening guide, "An Australian...

Author: D.M. Churchill A. De CoronaBinding: PaperbackPublished: Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, 1972Condition:Book: GoodJacket: No dust jacketPages: GoodMarkings: No markingsCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image, cover has general wear and...