A celebration of the countryside as seen through the eyes of John Humphreys. The book gives the reader the chance to join the dusty bustle of a threshing gang with steam engine and elevator, watch the hedge trimmer at work, and meet the eel catcher with his wriggling harvest.
There are over 300 breeds of horse used for a variety of needs. This fascinating book contains all that is interesting about horses, including breeds, poetry, quotes, and other trivia.
* A gripping and remarkable account of the threats and challenges faced by the Humpback whale during his first year of life in the perilous underwater world * Based on real events observed and documented by whale watchers and scientists * Author has won many awards for his wildlife work * Will appeal to both specialist, general readers and everyone with a passion for true wildlifE adventures
Rainforest takes you on a dramatic journey around twenty-five of the world's most important rainforest areas, from the fragile tropical paradise of Borneo's Danum Valley to the temperate climes of the USA's Olympic National Park, to those at the forefront of new exploration and conservation initiatives, ...
A life-affirming nature diary - with something amazing to see and experience on every day of the year -from award-winning authors and Springwatch experts Brett Westwood and Stephen Moss.
"The spread of the towns, the disforesting of the hills, and other causes are conspiring to destroy many of the conditions which made the Riviera of former days so happy a resort for the lovers of Nature. But there will always be much to observe and much to study in so favoured a region." Quirky, erudite ...
In Two for Joy, Adam Henson - much-loved and long-standing presenter of Countryfile and Lambing Live - goes on a journey through the seasons to show you what you can find, spot, observe and do in the countryside, to help you find joy in nature all year round.
This title features 100 wildflowers and tress species that can be spotted throughout the British Isles. Young nature enthusiasts can add their own photographs, drawings and observations to the fact-packed spreads.
A delightful and entertaining collection of a lifetime of musings, meditations and in-depth profiles about animals, by the bestselling author of The Orchid Thief and The Library Book.
