Natural History

Gardens make a significant contribution to the amount of urban green space and are the main contributors to urban biodiversity. Birds are one of the most visible components of this urban biodiversity, and many of us enjoy attracting wild birds into our gardens.

Celebrity dog behaviourist Leon Towers gives owners a plan for training out any canine challenging behaviour in three easy steps.

Wilding tells the story of a remarkable experiment: the rewilding of the Knepp Estate in West Sussex, the restoration of natural ecological processes, and the stunning recovery of flora and fauna.

This book explores the island of Gabhla, off the coast of Donegal.

This entertaining anthology offers an array of writers past and present expressing their thoughts about dogs. The writers and poets collected within this anthology reflect on the joys and pitfalls of dog ownership with brilliant wit, insight, and affection. Introduced by internationally acclaimed actor and producer Tracey Ullman.

The gripping true story of the hunt for a man-eating tiger across the forbidding landscape of Russia's Far East....

Michael Viney and his wife Ethna lived in the city, had successful jobs in the media and had just turned forty when they made a life-changing decision: to give up everything for a self-reliant existence on a remote cottage farm in County Mayo, on the West Coast of Ireland. This enchanting chronicle of life on the land follows the highs and lows of one year in the Irish countryside.

A guide to horse care. From day-to-day upkeep, stabling, and grooming, to nursing a sick horse and first-aid techniques, it offers you the information you need to know about caring for your horse. It allows you to recognize common problems and deal with them efficiently.