Prisoners of Geography meets Bill Bryson: a funny, fascinating, beautifully illustrated - and timely - history of countries that, for myriad and often ludicrous reasons, no longer …
THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERA TIMES BEST MEMOIR OF 2023'Grippingly vivid and pacey' THE TIMES'A seven-year old girl on a seventy-foot yacht, for ten years, over fifty thousand …
'Full of wonder and forensic intelligence' Isabella Tree, author of WildingA moving account of Madagascar told by a researcher who has spent over fifty years investigating the …
'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.You will find …
A complete natural history and the first large-scale survey of this unique part of the country.The borderland between England and Wales has long been a region of contention. Its …
This is a tale of human obsession, one intrepid tuna, the dedicated fisherman who caught and set her free, the promises and limits of ocean science and the big truth of how our …
The phenomenon of bird migration has fascinated people from time immemorial. The arrivals and departures of different species marked the seasons, heralding spring and autumn, and …
More episodes from the life and travels of one of our most celebrated travel writers.This latest book demonstrates exactly why Newby has become a national treasure - his love of …
This is the first survey of the islands' natural history, complete in one volume. Because Orkney is exceptional, it is vital reading for the serious naturalist, as well as for …
The perfect gift for nature lovers and weather watchers. A fascinating month-by-month collection of facts, figures and explanations related to UK weather with details of famous …
