With their wild glare, swift turn of foot and secretive nature, hares are the rabbit's mysterious and untameable cousin. Always a thrilling wildlife spot, the hare has long been a symbol of Britain's
The forests and coastline of Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore are home to a fantastic and vast array of birds, and offer many outstanding and easily accessible birdwatching locations, many of which a
The Himalayas, the world's highest mountain range, are a birdwatcher's paradise. Many of its species are high altitude specialists, including Tibetan and Himalayan Snowcocks, Snow Partridge, Ibisbill,
Geological Structures is an easy to use, highly informative guide, illustrated throughout with colour photographs. The book aims to bring an understanding of geological structures and related landform
We are all fascinated by, and sometimes wary of, the mini-beasts that creep and crawl in our gardens or lurk in the dark corners of our homes, but how much do we really know about insects and their re
A mini field guide that is packed with information on the most common birds of Britain and the near Continent. It covers more than 250 species, which are illustrated with full-colour artworks that sho
A mini field guide that is packed with information on the most common wild flowers of Britain and the near Continent, which are illustrated with full-colour artworks.
A guide to garden bird identification that contains descriptions of the most commonly encountered species, as well as some rarities and birds you may only see flying overhead in gardens. It includes g
An illustrated mini field guide that includes information on 200 species of fungi found in Britain and the near Continent. It covers a range that demonstrates the variety that exists within the world
Mini field guide packed with information on nearly 180 species of plants and animals that live by the seashore, featuring full-colour artworks and a concise written account for each species.
Why are owls regarded either as wise or as harbingers of doom? What gave rise to the fanciful belief that storks bring babies? Why is the eagle associated with victory, or the hummingbird with paradis
A major new multi-volume reference work on African mammals and a landmark publishing event. Winner of the 2014 Dartmouth Medal, awarded by the American Library Association.
Foraging has seen a surge in popularity over recent years, driven by the organic, natural, local and wholesome lifestyles many now prefer. And knowing how to find food in the wild is beneficial whethe
People living on the edge or in the midst of moorland have interacted with their environment for centuries, utilizing its resources and drawing upon its unique features to provide shape and meaning fo
“Saltmarshes are often remote, inhospitable places, neither land nor sea, as hard to pin down as they are to navigate. In this saline odyssey, Clive Chatters has explored his favourite creeks, pools a
