Strangest series – Fishing's Strangest Tales (Strangest series)
Extraordinary but true stories from over two hundred years of angling history.
Biology, life sciences
Forgotten Forests: Twelve Thousand Years of British and Irish Woodlands
Ancient trees, some over a thousand years old, are dotted around the British Isles, the last survivors of a lost world. Now, new scientific studies of these trees and of fossilised forests and of our oldest wooden artifacts can help us to understand the many woodlands that have disappeared from our landscapes.
Beautiful Blooms
In this sumptuous book, Georgianna Lane brings us over 300 pages of her personal favourites from the extensive archives of her world-renowned floral photography.
Joseph Banks
Botanist, explorer, President of the Royal Society and one of Australia’s founding fathers.
How to Read Minds: The Science and Art of Empathy
An autistic therapist’s guide to better empathy for everyone
Be More Bird: Life Lessons from a Harris Hawk
‘A small masterpiece, written with heart, self-belief and wisdom. Wonderful!’ PAUL THEROUX
2020: while the world is grounded, Bird arrives in the life of writer, Candida Meyrick, living with her young family on Anglesey.
The Life Trilogy Boxset
David Attenborough’s Life Trilogy is a complete introduction to the animals and plants found on Earth. The three books – published to accompany the classic BBC TV series – are essential reading for anyone interested in the Natural World.
Close Encounters of the Fungal Kind: In Pursuit of Remarkable Mushrooms
‘A very enjoyable book that brilliantly blends science, insight and passion’ TRISTAN GOOLEY
Ultra-Processed Women: The lies we’re fed about what we eat and how to break free
‘Such a brilliant book.’ – Maureen Brookbanks, Daily Mail
‘To every woman who’s ever wondered why she feels constantly tired, bloated, anxious, or out of sync with her own body – this book is for you. May it be a guide, a wake-up call, and a call to action.’ – Sarah Parish MBE
Heavily Meditated: The fast path to remove your triggers, dissolve stress and achieve inner peace
Do you ever feel like your brain is running on dial-up in a fiber-optic world?
Beautiful Varieties Boxset
This special edition boxset brings together a unique collection of the bestselling Beautiful Varieties books, which each celebrate a single flower type and all its wonderful varieties.
Proto: How One Ancient Language Went Global
*A FINANCIAL TIMES, GUARDIAN AND TLS BOOK OF THE SUMMER*
‘The fascinating story of ancient words … new revelations await’ The Guardian
‘A magisterial feat’ New Scientist
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