Animals Nature and Environment

E. Nicholas Arnold / Reptiles and Amphibians of Britain & Europe (Hardback)

A photographic guide to the reptiles and amphibians found in Britain and Europe.       This book is second hand, and while you may not get the same publication/version/reprint/edition shown in the picture it will be the same...

Mike Hill / A field guide to photographing birds in Britain and western Europe (Hardback)

    This book is second hand, and while you may not get the same publication/version/reprint/edition shown in the picture it will be the same author and title. Removing existing stickers from a second hand book may damage it, so we refrain...

Bob Gibbons / Field Guide to the Insects of Britain & Northern Europe (Hardback)

This text is part of a series of photographic natural history guides. It identifies 1000 of the more common insects found in Britain and Northern Europe. All insect groups are shown, particularly the more prominent species, so that butterflies,...

Nicholas Drayson / A Guide To The Birds Of East Africa (Hardback)

For the past three years, Mr. Malik has been secretly in love with Rose Mbikwa, a woman who leads the weekly bird walks sponsored by the East African Ornithological Society. Just as Malik is getting up the nerve to invite Rose to the Nairobi Hunt...

Sophie Johnson, Danny Cameron / What Is Your Dog Really Thinking? (Hardback)

When you look into those big, gorgeous puppy-dog eyes, it sometimes seems all too obvious what your dog is thinking – namely, I love you. But there’s more to dogs than meets the eye, and after delving deep into pup psychology we can now...

Dorman Pantfoeder / A New Owner's Guide to Dog Training (Hardback)

Dorman Pantfoeder is the proffesional canine instructor with over 20 years of experience in dog training. He is Certified by the American Dog Trainers Assonciation and has trained hundreds of dogs and their owners in addition to insructing other...

Anne McBride / Hamster : Understanding and Caring for Your Pet (Large Paperback)

The more you know about your Hamster, the better you will be able to provide care and attention your pet requires for a healthy and happy life. Written by experts, this comprehensive guide will enable you to give maximum care and love to your pet...

Bjorn Dal - The Butterlies of Northern Europe - HB - 1982

Hardcover, slim format hardcover, published in this translated edition by Croom Helm UK , translated by Roger Littleboy.  Full colour illustrations throughout.  Condition - internally very good, there is a large closed tear to the front cover,...

D Ballasina - Amphibians of Europe : A Colour Field Guide - HB

Published by David & Charles UK, 1984.  Hardcover in illustrated boards, each amphibian species illustrated in colour. maps of distribution, etc. 

Gordon D'Arcy - The Guide to the Birds of Ireland - HB - SIGNED

Hardcover, published by Irish Wildlife Publications, 1981 In illustrated boards, previous owner'spictorial bookplate on inside front endpage, gift inscription to same name signed by Gordon D'arcy to title page.  388 species are listed and pictured,...

William Addison - Portrait of Epping Forest - HB

Epping Forest, six thousand acres of heath and woodland running from the heart of Greater London boroughs into the undulating farmland of West Essex, has a unique place in the affections of all who know it. Since being saved from enclosure by the timely...

Heimo Mikkola - Owls of Europe - HB - 1983

"...the finest book on owls ever published and an essential purchase for every serious ornithology interested in this fascinating group." --Stanley Cramp, British Birds Illustrated by Ian Willis, published by T & AD Poyser. Uneven sunfade to spine...

L.G Higgins & N.D Reilly - A Field Guide to the Butterflies of Britain and Europe - HB - 1977

Hardcover, published by Collins UK, a reprint of the 3rd Edition 1977.  Sunfade to spine, the dustjacket is now in a clear plastic jacket protector ( a period one, so not easily removable)  With over 760 paintings by Brian Hargreaves. 

Peter Hayman, John Marchant & Tony Prater - Shorebirds : An Identification Guide to the Waders of the World - HB - 1986

If waders, or shorebirds, are fairly new to you, with this book you'll need no other. If you're a birder to the core, you NEED an accurate book on these species & this is it. The authors, John Marchant & Tony Prater, are both biologists &...

Paul & Jenne Davis and Anthony Huxley - Wild Orchids of Britain and Europe - HB

Hardcover in dustjacket, published by Chatto & Windus, 1984 ( Second Impression) - Originally 1983.  Condition - externally good, but the inner flap is heaving age spotted, with foxing , same with inner flap on back . The page block ends are...

GB Corbet & HN Southern - The Handbook of British Mammals - HB ( 2nd Edition 1977)

Hardcover , in illustrated boards, 2nd edition 1977, originally published 1964.  Published by Blackwell UK (in association with the Mammal Society)  Uneven sunfade to the covers. 

Michael Densley - In Search of Ross's Gull - HB - SIGNED - 1999

Hardcover, signed by the author to the title page , undedicated. Condition - very good, some dustdarkening to page block, very slight spine lean. Binding solid, internally clean, no bumps, marks or inscriptions. Illustrated in colour.  Published by...

Peter Harreison - Seabirds : An Identification Guide - HB - 1983

Hardcoverm published by Croom Helm UK , 1983 Billed as  A Complete Guide to the Seabirds of the World - 1600 birds in full colour, along with 324 distribution maps. All illustrations by the author. Condition, very good internally, the dustjacket is...

Dan Powell - A Guide to the Dragonflies of Great Britain - PB ( Revised Ed- 2001)

With excellent line drawn colour illustrations - they capture the delicacy of the insect perhaps better than photography could .  128 pages, paperback, with distribution maps .  Even though the title says 'of Great Britain', it does include...

George Thomson - The Butterflies of Scotland - HB

Hardcover, illustrated throughout with photographs and line drawings ( most photographs are black and white but there is a large central section of colour plates also.  Includes distribution and habitat maps Published by Croom Helm.  Condition...

Frances Bassom / Mini Encyclopedia of Chicken Breeds & Care (Large Paperback)

The Mini Encyclopaedia on Chicken Breeds & Care is an extremely informative, and illustrated guide to keeping chickens. The popularity of pet chickens is increasing all the time, as they're being discovered as simple to keep pets. They make great...

Michael Chinery - A Field Guide to the Insets of Britain and Northern Europe - HB - 2 ED 1979

The first part of the book is a general introduction to the insect world, which is followed by the first of the many excellent illustrated identification keys. This primary key leads into the core of the book, the order descriptions. In each case these...

Joseph Bharat Cornell / Sharing Nature With Children II (Large Paperback)

This second volume, formerly titled "Sharing the Joy of Nature," is a treasury of some of Joseph’s favorite nature games for both adults and children. Joseph also introduces his remarkable technique of Flow Learning, showing how to match nature...

Christopher B. Daniels / A Guide to Urban Wildlife(Large Paperback)

An authoritative but accessible guide to 250 animals, insects, and birds that inhabit the average Aussie suburb, written by ABC Radio broadcaster and urban ecology specialist, Professor Chris Daniels. This book will appeal to nature lovers everywhere...

Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises/ Mark Carwardine (Large Paperback)

This identification handbook on whales, dolphins and porpoises is organized to aid quick and accurate recognition. Double-page spreads feature detailed side-views of every known species.   This book is second hand, and while you may not get the same...

Katrina Warren / Pet Rescue's Amazing Dog Stories (Large Paperback)

Every Dog has a tale...This uplifting collection brings together over 100 original stories of canine survival, loyalty and unconditional love. These dogs have overcome troubled beginning to bring joy, companionship and adventure to the lives of their new...

Andrew M. Jonson / Great Pyrenees (Hardback)

    This book is second hand, and while you may not get the same publication/version/reprint/edition shown in the picture it will be the same author and title. Removing existing stickers from a second hand book may damage it, so we refrain...

David C. Wareham / The Reptile and Amphibian Dictionary (Hardback)

    This book is second hand, and while you may not get the same publication/version/reprint/edition shown in the picture it will be the same author and title. Removing existing stickers from a second hand book may damage it, so we refrain...

Steve Brooks, Richard Lewington / Field Guide to the Dragonflies and Damselflies of Great Britain and Ireland (Large Paperback)

All Great Britain and Ireland's resident and migrant dragonfly and damselfly species fully described and illustrated with more than 280 colour works by Richard Lewington, one of Europe's foremost wildlife illustrators. Fully updated, this 2014 edition...

Michael Allaby / Oxford Dictionary of Zoology

With over 6,000 entries, the Oxford Dictionary of Zoology is a detailed and authoritative guide to all areas of the field. It offers full taxonomic coverage of arthropods, other invertebrates, fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and mammals. It also...

Cesar Millan / A Member of the Family: The Ultimate Guide to Living with a Happy, Healthy Dog

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Cesar’s Way and Be the Pack Leader comes the ultimate guide for living together with a healthy, happy dog.In A Member of the Family , Cesar Millan coaches you on everything you need to know about...

Archbishop Dermot Farell / The Cry of the Earth - The Cry of the Poor: The Climate Catastrophe - Creation's Urgent Call for Change (Large Paperback)

In our age we are confronted with two interconnected the coronavirus pandemic and the ecological crisis. Both require urgent action, but they also require a sense of purpose which comes from a clear vision.In this pastoral letter, the author reflects...

Karl P. Buttler / Field Guide to Orchids of Britain and Europe

This is without doubt the most comprehensive field guide to the orchids of Britain and Europe. Every one of the 216 species and 30 subspecies are described and illustrated with superb colour photographs. For each species there is a close up...

Andrew Cotter / Olive, Mabel & Me: Life and Adventures with Two Very Good Dogs

Olive, Mabel and Me is the new book from broadcaster Andrew Cotter and his now internet famous canine companions, Olive and Mabel.Olive and Mabel went viral on social media with their sporting contests during the COVID-19 lockdown, with Andrew...

Nigel Motyer - Beneath Irish Seas: The Hidden Wonders of Ireland’s Amazing Marine Life - HB - BRAND NEW

Beneath the crashing waves and jagged cliffs of Ireland’s coastline lies a world few have ever seen, teeming with kaleidoscopic colour and untold beauty. Through the lens of internationally acclaimed underwater photographer Nigel Motyer –...

Anja Murray - Frog Routes, Polka Dot Newts and Other Treasures of Irish Nature - BRAND NEW

Beneath our feet, in our hedgerows, trees and under our seas lies a complex community of beings that goes unseen and unheard by us humans. Soil is the stuff of life itself, bustling with microbes, fungi, beetles and earthworms that soften seeds, nature...

Mary McGrath & Joan C Griffith - The Irish Draught Horse : A History - HB - 2005 ( DOUBLE SIGNED)

Explores the history and significance of the Irish Draught horse, a breed native to Ireland. The Irish Draught horse has played a vital role in Irish agriculture and culture, historically used for farming, hunting, and even pulling field artillery. The...

Tom Hayden & Rory Harrington - Exploring Irish Mammals - PB ( Dúchas ) - 2001

First published 2000, this is a reprint 2001.  Light edgewear to the white cover, some creasing to spine, and a closed bump to the upper front l/h spine corner.  Illustrations and line drawings from Billy Clarke, with full colour section in...

Niall Maccoitir - Irish Trees : Myths Legends and Folklore - PB - 2008 Reprint

Niall Mac Coitir brings to life the myths, legends and folklore associated with native Irish trees, much of which persists to this day. Two main themes emerge: the tree as a marker of important places such as royal sites or holy wells, and the role of...

Gordon D'Arcy - The Natural History of the Burren - HB - 1992

Hardcover, 1992, published by Immel Publishing. Internally very good, but the back cover in unevenly sunned.  Photography by John Hayward.  An unexpected facet of the Emerald Isle is revealed to the reader in this study of a unique environment...

Conor W O'Brien - The Living and the Dead : Tales of Extinction and Rebirth from Irish Nature - BRAND NEW

Ireland is a land replete with amazing natural wonders, but we live in an age when our native wildlife is under threat like never before. Centuries of hunting and habitat loss have wiped out some of Ireland’s most iconic creatures, from the...

Carsten Krieger - Ten Thousand Years Deep - The Story of Ireland's Peatlands - BRAND NEW - HB

Peatlands – bogs, fens and heaths – are part of the Irish soul. Neither water nor land and yet both, they were once considered gateways to the otherworld. Bleak and beautiful, they are time capsules that hold a record of history going back...

Mark Carwardine / Whales, Dolphins and Porpoises (Large Paperback)

This is a new edition of the clearest, most authoritative guide to whales, dolphins and porpoises you will find. From the Common Dolphin to the Killer Whale, discover the world's cetaceans. Over 900 incredible photos, annotations and detailed...

Jonathan Safran Foer / We are the Weather (Large Paperback)

The New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Safran Foer re-evaluated his meat-based diet - and his conscience - in his powerful memoir and investigative report, Eating Animals . Now, he offers a mind-bending and potentially...

Jaromir Pokorny / A Colour Guide to Trees (Exact Copy)

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David Attenborough / Life on Earth (Exact Copy)

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Ian Hepburn / Flowers of the seaside (Exact Copy)

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Dermot Cole / Amazing Pipeline Stories: How Building the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Transformed Life in America's Last Frontier (Large Paperback)

In the 1970s, the world's largest construction companies invaded Alaska in a wild rush to build the 800-mile $8 billion trans-Alaska pipeline. Workers by the tens of thousands headed north, hoping to make their fortunes working on the pipeline, in a...

Sarah Whitehead / Good Dog!: The Easy Way to Train Your Dog (Large Paperback)

There is no such thing as a bad dog; there are only untrained owners. This groundbreaking guide focuses on teaching owners how to bond with and train their dogs in a natural, positive way. It features sections on how dogs learn, team-building exercises,...

John Eastman / The Book of Forest & Thicket: Trees, Shrubs, and Wildflowers of Eastern North America (Large Paperback)

Fact and folklore that explore the details of common plant and animal communities east of the rockies.         All of our books are second hand, and while you may not get the exact copy shown in the picture, all of our books...

Paul Stamets / Psilocybin Mushrooms of the World: An Identification Guide (Large Paperback)

From the author of GROWING GOURMET AND MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS comes the only identification guide exclusively devoted to the world's psilocybin-containing mushrooms. Detailed descriptions and color photographs for over 100 species are provided, as well...

Fiona Baird / Training Your Puppy: The Essential Guide (Large Paperback)

Follow these simple instructions and your puppy should develop into a delightful, obedient and devoted member of your family. He will bring you great companionship and happiness for many years to come.There are many puppy-training books available today,...