Animals Nature and Environment

Austin Donnelly / Whiskers, Feathers & Fur: Veterinary Tales

Compelling and wonderfully descriptive, Austin recalls his life experiences as a veterinarian travelling the globe, from his native Ireland to the far reaches of Australia and New Zealand.While not always glamorous, this collection of stories is achingly...

Amy Leach / Things that Are: Encounters with Plants, Stars and Animals

Things That Are takes jellyfish, fainting goats, and imperturbable caterpillars as just a few of its many inspirations. In a series of essays that progress from the tiniest earth dwellers to the most far flung celestial bodies—considering the...

Helen Macdonald / Vesper Flights

'Thrilling dispatches from a vanishing world' ObserverAnimals don't exist to teach us things, but that is what they have always done, and most of what they teach us is what we think we know about ourselves.From the bestselling author of H is for Hawk...

Jack Griggs / All the Backyard Birds: East

American Bird Conservancy (ABC) Compact Guides are specialized bird guides, focused on specific groups of birds. The superb illustrations and organization are derived from the definitive North American bird guide, ABC's All the Birds of North America...

Rosalind Fitter / The Seashore

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Robert M. Sapolsky / A Primate's Memoir : Love, Death and Baboons in East Africa

'I had never planned to become a Savannah baboon when I grew up; instead I assumed I would become a mountain gorilla,' writes Robert Sapolsky in this riveting chronicle of a scientist's coming of age in remote Africa. Upon graduating from college, a...

Eric Scigliano / Seeing the Elephant : The Ties That Bind Elephants and Humans

For millennia, people all over the world have revered, adored and exploited elephants.In Thailand, a pregnant woman might duck under an elephant's belly to encourage an easy delivery; a tycoon has built an elephant-shaped skyscraper; and pirate loggers...

Caroline Spencer, Lesley Harris / Parenting Your New Puppy

In this practical, readable and entertaining book, Caroline Spencer and Lesley Harris bring a new slant to a well-explored subject and propose significant shifts in an owner's understanding of why their puppy behaves as he does and what makes him tick...

Paul Clements - A Year in the Woods : Montalto Through the Seasons - BRAND NEW

‘The knockings of autumn are making themselves heard in the rustle of the leaves and whistle of the chilly wind. Spiderwebs are festooned on hedges and a spider is poised at the centre of one. In the fleeting morning sunshine the webs light up in...

John H. Elliott / Teach Yourself Books: Botany (Vintage Paperback)

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The Birds of Britain and Europe (Vintage Paperback)

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William W. Warner / Into the Porcupine Cave and Other Odysseys (Hardback)

When William Warner's first book, "Beautiful Swimmers," was published more than 20 years ago, Larry McMurtry hailed it as "a new kind of classic...modest, intimate, and very personal." And a classic it proved to be, winning a Pulitzer Prize and the...

Seán Lysaght / Eagle Country (Hardback)

Walking through County Mayo Seán Lysaght began to notice not only what was there, but also what was not. Eagles are extinct in Mayo, or rather, they are absent, although suitable habitats abound, as do ancient place-names like "Eagle Peak," "Eagle...

Peter Stevenson / A Far Cry from Noah

1994.  A look at the export of live animals to Europe for food from the UK, from the 1950s to the present, in which the author analyses how EU rules have deepened the problem, and in particular the Treaty of Rome, which describes living animals as...

Buckingham Press / The Birdwatcher's Yearbook ( 2010 ) (Large Paperback)

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Vicki Hearne / Animal Happiness (Large Paperback)

A collection of amazing animal stories introduces a Pakistani frog who became entranced by its own reflection, a lion who died of a broken heart, and a Brazilian parrot who enjoyed conversations with Albert Einstein. By the author of Bandit...

David Alderton / The Complete Guide to Tropical Aquarium Fish Care (Coffee Table Book)

Discusses how to care for tropical fish, covering such topics as preparing an aquarium, selecting fish, nutrition, and health care     All of our books are second hand, and while you may not get the exact copy shown in the picture, all of our...

Alastair Fothergill / Life in the Freezer: A Natural History of the Antarctic (Coffee Table Book)

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Sally Fear / Crown Keepers of the New Forest (Coffee Table Book)

These modern photographs of an ancient landscape show a deep-rooted attachment to place. They portray a way of life that is little noticed by most and yet has profoundly shaped history, and will continue to do so.     All of our books are...

Michael J. O'Neill / Zoobabies (Coffee Table Book)

From black rhinos to big cats, celebrated photographer Michael O'Neill has focused his lens on a group of totally irresistible baby animals and produced a book of universal appeal. Each double-page spread includes a shot of an exquisite animal--many of...

David Burnie / How Nature Works (Coffee Table Book)

This book is designed to open up the world of natural history to both children and adults alike. It involves the reader in actually doing things in order to learn and contains text linking each experiment with the wider world of natural history, to all...

David Attenborough / The Private Life of Plants (Coffee Table Book)

Accompanying a David Attenborough series on BBC Television, and with the aid of time-lapse photography, this book reveals hidden events and phenomena of plant-life throughout the world.     All of our books are second hand, and while you may...

Rory McGrath / Bearded Tit

A poignant but hilarious journey into the arcane world of birdwatching by one of the most popular names in British comedy, Bearded Tit is Rory McGrath’s story of life among birds. From a Cornish boyhood wandering gorse-tipped cliffs listening...

Ralph Sheppard - The Birds of County Donegal Residents, Regulars and Rarities - BRAND NEW

The Birds of County Donegal is the first complete record of the history and status of all 376 birds known to have occurred in County Donegal. In this comprehensive account every species and race is given its current vernacular name as used in...

James E. Lovelock / Gaia: A New Look at Life on Earth (Large Paperback)

In this classic work that continues to inspire its many readers, James Lovelock deftly explains his idea that life on earth functions as a single organism. Written for the non-scientist, Gaia is a journey through time and space in search of evidence with...

Andrew Mitchell / A Fragile Paradise: Nature and Man in the Pacific (Large Paperback)

The author travels from Nauru to Easter Island and looks at the natural history of the region, past and present. Celebrating the beauty and fascination of the islands in the Pacific, the book examines the impact Man has made and addresses the dangers...

Robert O'Leary - Wild Waterways : A Celebration of life on an Irish River - PB - BRAND NEW

n our modern, distracted world it is easy to miss the kaleidoscope of life that exists on our doorsteps. Stretching nearly thirty kilometres from the Wicklow Mountains to the Grand Canal Dock, the River Dodder offers a serene escape into nature in our...

June Mottershead / Our Zoo

When George Mottershead moved to the village of Upton-by-Chester in 1930 to realise his dream of opening a zoo without bars, his four-year-old daughter June had no idea how extraordinary her life would become. Soon her best friend was a chimpanzee called...

Sooyong Park / The Great Soul of Siberia: In Search of the Elusive Siberian Tiger

There are five races of tiger on our planet and all but one live in tropical regions: the Siberian Tiger Panthera tigris altaica is the exception. Mysterious and elusive, and with only 350 remaining in the wild, the Siberian tiger remains a complete...

Michelle Neff / Simple Acts to Save Our Planet: 500 Ways to Make a Difference (Hardback)

Simple Acts to Save Our Planet shows you how to be more active in saving our planet every day by performing some “Simple Acts of Kindness”—for the Earth.Treat the environment with kindness with these easy, manageable activities...

Richard Ives / Of Tigers and Men: Entering the Age of Extinction (Hardback)

A naturalist describes his journey through the shrinking wild areas of India, Nepal, and Southeast Asia in search of the elusive and endangered tiger, profiling the conservators who have been fighting a losing battle to save the animal in its natural...

Virginia Parker Guidry / The Poodle: An Owner's Guide to a Happy Healthy Pet (Hardback)

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Willy Jocher / Turtles for Home and Garden (Hardback)

Recommendations for caring for a pet turtle, with descriptions and photographs of many kinds of turtles.         All of our books are second hand, and while you may not get the exact copy shown in the picture, all of our...

Godried Schulbert / Fish Diseases: A Complete Introduction (Hardback)

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Paul Chambers / Jumbo : This Being the True Story of the Greatest Elephant in the World (Hardback)

This Being the True Story of the Greatest Elephant in the World   A magical blend of true story and popular science, "Jumbo" is the wonderful, colourful biography of the greatest elephant ever known. Born in Africa in 1863, Jumbo was orphaned...

David Lindo / The Urban Birder (Large Print) (Large Paperback)

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James E. Lovelock / The Revenge of Gaia (Hardback)

James Lovelock, originator of the idea of Gaia, makes an argued plea that we must change our way of life - before it is too late. Illustrated with examples drawn from his experiences around the world, he draws many radical conclusions, most...

Philip Lymbery / Dead Zone: Where the Wild Things Were (Large Paperback)

  A tour of some of the world's most iconic and endangered species, and what we can do to save them.Most of us are aware that many animals are threatened by extinction--the plight of creatures such as polar bears, tigers, and whales has been well...

Eduardo Haene / 100 Trees of Argentina (Large Paperback)

It is a summary of the main tree species for ornamental use Argentina offers to the world. Nowadays, experiments on acclimation in foreign countries are successfully being performed on some of them. This book provides an illustrated catalog as regards...

Paul Waldau / Animal Rights : What Everyone Needs to Know (Large Paperback)

In this compelling volume in the What Everyone Needs to Know® series, Paul Waldau expertly navigates the many heated debates surrounding the complex and controversial animal rights movement.Organized around a series of probing questions, this timely...

D. Houghton / Mad Twitching (Large Paperback)

The Birdwatching adventures of a Yorkshire lad.       All of our books are second hand, and while you may not get the exact copy shown in the picture, all of our books are in very good condition. Removing stickers from a book may...

Peter H. Schuck / Agent Orange on Trial : Mass Toxic Disasters in the Courts, Enlarged Edition (Large Paperback)

Agent Orange on Trial is a riveting legal drama with all the suspense of a courtroom thriller. One of the Vietnam War’s farthest reaching legacies was the Agent Orange case. In this unprecedented personal injury class action, veterans charge that a...

Helen Orme / Habitat Destruction (Large Paperback)

This title in a series for reluctant readers looks at what habitats are in danger and why, the harmful effects of mining, pollution and farming, the destruction of the rainforests that are so vital to the Earth's climate, the effects of climate change...

Richard Conniff / Spineless Wonders - The Joys of Formication (Large Paperback)

Blending natural history and human lore, Richard Conniff relates some of his knowledge of the world of invertebrates. Spineless Wonders marvels at the skills of the housefly, looks at the world of the fire ant, and meets a man who loves beetles...

Llewellyn's 2009 Green Living Guide (Large Paperback)

Renew, re-use, recycle" has become a call to action for millions who care about our planet. What can each of us do to ensure a bright future for our children, grandchildren, and forthcoming generations? The Green Living Guide ―a new annual from...

Judith Hoad / Need or Greed : Our Practical Choices for the Earth (Large Paperback)

A book giving practical advice on altering lifestyles in order to preserve the safety and security of the environment. Concerns such as deforestation and industrial pollution are discussed, with examples of successful campaigns already undertaken as well...

David Grant / Still Practising

Bestselling author and TV vet David Grant won a legion of new fans with the warm and funny account of his first years as a vet in Just Practising. In this book he relives more of the highs and lows of the green young country vet with a fair bit still to...

Nicholas Stern / A Blueprint for a Safer Planet: How We Can Save the World and Create Prosperity

Hurricanes and storms strike New Orleans and Mumbai; flooding causes devastation in England and Mozambique; and, droughts occur in Australia and Darfur...Further substantial climate change is unavoidable and the risks to the natural world, the economy...

Kate Aronoff / A Planet to Win: Why We Need a Green New Deal

In the twenty-first century, all politics are climate politics.The age of climate gradualism is over, as unprecedented disasters are exacerbated by inequalities of race and class. We need profound, radical change. A Green New Deal can tackle the climate...

James Crombie - Murmurations - HB - BRAND NEW

 As seen in THE IRISH TIMES, IRISH INDEPENDENT, RTÉ, IRISH EXAMINER, THE JOURNAL and many more…. In the dusk hours of a November evening in 2020, James Crombie set out for the shore of Lough Ennell, Co. Westmeath with no goal except to...

Donal Magner - Why Forests? - The Case for Multipurpose Forestry in Uncertain Times - PB - BRAND NEW

Donal Magner knows the importance of forests better than most as illustrated in his critically acclaimed Stopping by Woods, the definitive guide to over 340 of Ireland’s forests and woodlands. In Why Forests? Why Wood? he seeks...

Cassandra Coburn / Enough: How your food choices will save the planet (Large Paperback)

Cut through the doom and confusion around the food we produce and eat - this shows the way forward for both people and planet .Enough is a practical explanation of the Planetary Health Diet's research, allowing everyone to understand the science and to...