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Dive into the fascinating world of Mollusca with Micrographia, the fifth installment in the Series of First Books of Natural History. This volume explores the enchanting diversity of these soft animals, highlighting their stunning forms and vibrant colors—shells that rival the beauty of flowers. Though compact, this book serves as a gateway to an abundance of knowledge that may captivate readers far more than the fleeting fictions of our time. As the saying goes, “Truth is stranger than fiction,” and the remarkable realities of animal life revealed here are undoubtedly more awe-inspiring...

Dive into The Elements of Mammalogy, an engaging textbook from 1845 that serves as a foundational resource for understanding mammalogy. Although the science has evolved since its publication, this charming little book still offers valuable insights into the world of mammals and their biology. Authored by a distinguished U.S. Navy surgeon and president of the Academy of Natural Sciences, it provides a captivating glimpse into the classification of mammals during a fascinating period in natural history. (Summary by A. Gramour)

Dive into The Elements of Entomology, a captivating introduction to the fascinating world of insects, crafted in 1845 for students and nature enthusiasts alike. This concise textbook, authored by a U.S. Navy surgeon and former president of the Academy of Natural Sciences, serves as an essential resource for understanding the intricacies of entomology. Join us as we explore the wonders of the insect kingdom! (Summary by A.L. Gramour)

Dive into The Elements of Ornithology, a captivating introduction to the world of birds, crafted in 1845 as part of a series designed for schools and colleges. This concise textbook, penned by a U.S. Navy surgeon and the former president of the Academy of Natural Sciences, offers timeless insights into bird biology and classification. While some information may be dated, its charm and educational value remain, making it a delightful read for nature enthusiasts and aspiring ornithologists alike. (Summary by A. Gramour)

Dive into the fascinating world of plant science with The Elements of Botany, a concise yet informative textbook designed for students in schools and colleges. This essential resource provides a robust introduction to the study of plants, making it perfect for anyone eager to expand their knowledge of the natural world. (Summary by A. Gramour)

The Sunday Times Bestseller A new, fully updated narrative edition of David Attenborough’s seminal biography of our world, The Living Planet. Nowhere on our planet is devoid of life. Plants and animals thrive or survive within every extreme of climate and habitat that it offers. Single species...

Step into the enchanting world of late nineteenth-century naturalist William J. Long, as he unveils the secret lives of woodland creatures in his captivating second book. In Wilderness Ways, Long shares the intimate stories of these animals, drawn from his patient hours spent in the woods, observing their behaviors firsthand. Critics may have challenged him for attributing human emotions to his subjects, but here, he takes a different approach—offering a raw and honest depiction of the wilderness where tenderness and brutality coexist. With vivid imagery and accessible prose, this book ...

This is Vol. 4, No. 13, Serial No. 113 of The Mentor, published on August 15, 1916. In this edition of The Mentor Magazine, we delve into the majestic big game animals of North America, highlighting the urgent need for their preservation and advocating against big game hunting as a sport. Featured animals include the Prong-Horned Antelope, Mountain Sheep, Mountain Goat, Caribou, Moose, Musk-Ox, Elk, and the iconic American Bison. Join Larry Wilson as he guides you through this compelling discussion on wildlife conservation.

William Davis, MD, cardiologist and author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Wheat Belly books, as well as Undoctored and, most recently, Super Gut, brings the unvarnished truth about many health conditions. So much information in health is crafted by industry, bent to the benefit of healthcare systems, delivered by willfully ignorant physicians. Yet a critical mass of truly useful, safe, effective health information has been reached--but someone has to deliver it to you. That is Dr. Davis' intention. Among the topics the Defiant Health Podcast covers are:--Microbiome health--The key to so ...

‘A uniquely strange and wonderful work of literature’ Philip Hoare ‘An exciting new voice’ Mark Cocker, author of Crow Country In his late thirties, Edward Parnell found himself trapped in the recurring nightmare of a family tragedy. For comfort, he turned to his bookshelves, back to the...

Coal mining in the UK dates back to Roman times, but in the 21st century, has practically disappeared. In this history, Jeremy Paxman charts our vital relationship with coal and all the extraordinary change it has fuelled. Told through the stories of real people, Paxman travels the regions of the UK where communities were built around coal, to the industrial revolution, to the beginnings of time and coal’s geological formation, to the great tragedies such as Aberfan, and to the picket lines of the miners’ strike.

The latest adventure from bestselling author Ben Fogle explores what we can learn from nature about living well and living wild. What can rowing across the Atlantic teach us about boredom and about patience? Can coming down from Everest take more resilience than climbing up in the first place?...

WINNER OF THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR CONSERVATION 2025 A WATERSTONES AND GUARDIAN BEST BOOK OF 2024 'Both dynamite and medicine' AMY-JANE BEER 'Timely and rousing' THE TIMES ________________________________ The lie of the land: that Britain’s landowners care for the countryside. Our landowning...

The nation's greatest voice, David Attenborough, reads J. A. Baker's extraordinary classic of British nature writing, The Peregrine. J. A. Baker's classic of British nature writing was first published in 1967. Greeted with acclaim, it went on to win the Duff Cooper Prize, the pre-eminent literary prize of the time. Luminaries such as Ted Hughes, Barry Lopez and Andrew Motion have cited it as one of the most important books in 20th-century nature writing.

‘Combines the natural history of programmes such as David Attenborough’s Planet Earth with the planetary focus of Brian Cox’s Universe’ Guardian A beautiful, full colour book to accompany the 5 part BBC TV series telling the most important story of all, the deep history of our own planet...

By the Wainwright-Conservation-Prize-winning author of Rebirding Spend a year in an orchard, celebrating its imperilled, overlooked abundance of life. England's ancient orchards, collaborations between people and nature, are sources of hope for the future. Protecting them promises a far richer...

‘A curious-minded and subtle intervention in the politics of the countryside’ Sunday Times 'Galbraith spent three years investigating the truth about rural Britain and how we treat it. Uncommon Ground is the brilliant result' Daily Telegraph 'Very funny. Acutely observed. An attempt to look...

Wild Isles is a celebration of the wildlife found on a relatively modest collection of islands positioned at a latitude so northerly to be unattractive to many animals and plants. Despite these unpromising foundations, the islands of Britain and Ireland, together with more than 6,000 lesser islets that make up our archipelago, contain some of the most diverse, beautiful and wildlife-rich landscapes and seas on our planet. This audiobook will explore the fascinating relationships within and between species who make their home on our beautiful isles.

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...

‘Will undoubtedly become a classic narrative of this scenically magnificent, legend-rich and geologically unique part of Scotland’ Cameron McNeish, The Herald Rising a kilometre out of the storm-scoured waters around Scotland’s Isle of Skye is a dark battlement of pinnacles and ridgelines...