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Longlisted for the Wainwright Prize 2024 for Nature Writing ‘[A] joyously readable book? it riffs along like breeze in the hedgerow.’ John Lewis-Stempel in Country Life ‘Hart’s passion for the potential that resides here is intoxicating. Occasionally an environmental solution comes along that is so breathtakingly simple you can’t believe that not everyone is already doing it.’ Sunday Times ‘[Hart] has written an eye-opening and inspiring book which will leave you with a deep appreciation of these wonderful habitats’ Daily Mail In this joyous journey around the wild edges of Britain, Christopher Hart takes us through the life, ecology and history of the humble British hedge, showing us how this much-loved (but somewhat overlooked) feature is inextricably woven into our language, history and culture. Hedges – or hedgerows – have long been an integral part of the British landscape; a bastion of privacy for our ga
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Our countryside is iconic: a series of distinctive habitats that unite to create a landscape that is unique for the rich diversity of our flora and fauna. In ‘England’, John Lewis-Stempel explores each in turn, taking us from coast to moor, from downs to field, from the park to the village to create a vivid living portrait of our natural history.
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As the world becomes more uncertain and life more stressful, getting outside and connecting with nature is an easy and affordable way boost our mental and physical health. In ‘Clouds’, trained biologist and wellness writer Susan E. Clark introduces the curious reader to the wonder of clouds.
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As the world becomes more uncertain and life more stressful, getting outside and connecting with nature is an easy and affordable way to boost our mental and physical health. In ‘Bees’, trained biologist and wellness writer Susan E. Clark introduces the curious reader to the wonderful world of bees. In the first part of the book, you will learn fascinating bee facts, and how these tiny insects have inspired humans throughout the ages, from rock art in 8000 BCE, to literature, medicine and more.
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‘Mind-shifting, heart-lifting’ ISABELLA TREE
‘Inspiring and essential’ ALASTAIR HUMPHREYS
Nature isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. But today the majority of the world’s population lives in some form of urban environment. And by 2050, two-thirds of humanity will live in towns and cities.
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Longlisted for the Wainwright Prize 2024 for Nature Writing ????? The Telegraph ‘One of the most remarkable figures in British conservation.’ The Observer ‘There have been several books on the fate of British wolves, but this is the best.’ The Spectator ‘Beautifully crafted, fascinating and unbearably poignant, I totally loved this book.’ Isabella Tree, author of Wilding ‘A dazzling romp through the turbulent history of wolves in Britain.’ Lee Schofield, author of Wild Fell ‘Gow’s anecdotes will leave you howling – and his historical detective work to track down the shadow of the wolf is as gripping as any thriller.’ Guy Shrubsole, author of The Lost Rainforests of Britain ‘Gow reinvents what it means to be a guardian of the countryside.’ Guardian Author of Bringing Back the Beaver and Britain’s favourite maverick rewilder Derek Gow em
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Wade through pastures of meadowsweet, savour the smell of stone and earth, and delight in the beauty of Britain’s landscapes with this new edition of The Times Britain’s Best Walks.
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An exquisitely illustrated chronicle of Hannah Dale’s year spent deeply immersed in rewilding her Lincolnshire farm.Â
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Journey through a year in the enchanting countryside, observing its changing seasons, plants and animals.
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Our countryside is iconic: a series of distinctive habitats that unite to create a landscape that is unique for the rich diversity of our flora and fauna. In ‘England’, his most magisterial book to date, John Lewis-Stempel explores each in turn, taking us from coast to moor, from downs to field, from the park to the village to create a vivid living portrait of our natural history. In his trademark lyrical prose, Lewis-Stempel reveals the hidden workings of each habitat: the clear waters and dragonflies; the bluebells, badgers and stag beetles; wild thyme; granite cliffs; rock pools and sandy beaches; red deer standing at ancient oaks; the wayside flowers of the lane; hedgehogs and hares; and snow on the high peak.
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Inspired by a traditional Japanese calendar which divides the year into segments of four to five days, this book guides you through a year of 72 seasons as they manifest in the British Isles. From ‘Snowdrops emerge’ in the first days of January to ‘Tree skeletons and sky’ at the close of the year, each fleeting season is epitomized by some natural phenomenon, be it a plant coming into bud, a burst of birdsong, or a cobweb spangled by dew.
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Watch a thousand years unfold in the life of one magnificent tree!
A tiny acorn grows . . . into an enormous oak tree! It lives fora thousand years – then a new acorn sprouts, beginning the cycleof life all over again. With its rich, poetic rhyme and gorgeousillustrations, this is a captivating celebration of nature and wildlife.
