Nature and Wildlife

Hannah “Kitten Lady” Shaw and professional cat photographer Andrew Marttila journey to thirty countries to bring you hundreds of photos and stories of cats from every corner of the world. Husband and wife team Hannah Shaw and Andrew Marttila have made cats their lives' work: they rescue and rehabilitate neonatal kittens, educate the public on cat and kitten care, and capture our feline friends'

There´s no rest for the whiskered as librarian Minnie Hamilton and her rescue cat, Eddie, have to investigate a poisoning—and a murder—in the newest installment of the national bestselling Bookmobile Cat Mysteries. When a heat wave hits northern Michigan, Minnie, Eddie, and their bookmobile head to the beach to catch some rays and some customers. But library business is put on hold wh

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Braiding Sweetgrass, an inspiring vision of how to reorient our lives around gratitude, reciprocity and community As indigenous scientist and author of Braiding Sweetgrass Robin Wall Kimmerer harvests serviceberries alongside the birds, she considers the ethic of reciprocity that lies at the heart of the gift economy. How, she asks, can we learn

Sunday Times bestseller! Ted's sniff and tell It’s hard to believe Ted was once a skinny, unwanted pup who was dumped outside an animal shelter, before he found fame and fortune alongside Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse on the hit BBC series Gone Fishing. In this exclusive exposé, Ted reveals what it’s like working alongside two national treasures and what really happens whe

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK 'A beautiful, gentle exploration of the dark season of life and the light of spring that eventually follows' RAYNOR WINN 'My favourite book of the last five years' CAITLIN MORAN Wintering is a poignant and comforting meditation on the fallow periods of life, times when we must retreat to care for and repair ourselves. Katherine May th

Celebrate the rich, longstanding relationship between horses and humanity with this breathtaking tarot kit. These cards provide immense support for the soul and can bring about emotional healing. They help you see the potential within yourself that you've never seen before. Featuring gorgeous artwork by Dianita and profound insights in the guidebook by Tina Tack Anderson—both of whom are equ

Guidance and simple wisdom inspired by our feline friends! CAT WISDOM is a collection of photographs and words of wisdom from the world of adorable kittens. Opening up to the wisdom of the felines can teach us about the importance of relaxation, making time for fun, expressing ourselves freely, believing in ourselves and most importantly how to reach our goals and get what we want. This book will

What is a tree? Why are they so important to life on Earth? How do they eat, breathe, grow, communicate, and regenerate themselves? How many different kinds of trees are there and where do they live? In this beautiful pocket book, illustrated with rare old engravings and specially commissioned drawings, internationally renowned Finnish tree boffin Professor Olavi Huikari takes us on an unforgett

The word raccoon is drawn from the Native American Algonquian language. Their term arakun roughly translates to "he who scratches with his hands." Anyone who has found a raccoon rummaging around in a once securely closed trash container can attest to how skilful raccoons are with their front paws. In fact, they have four times as many sensory receptors in their forepaw skin as they do in their hin

Practical and down-to-earth wisdom from our most ancient and magical ancestors.   The woodlands whisper and mushrooms hold its secrets. Tiny, mysterious, and wise, fungi are among the oldest things on planet Earth, dating back more than 800 million years. From these ancient life-forms, much of life as we know it evolved. Neither plant nor animal, mushrooms continue to hold our fascination

Celebrate the charm of chickens with 10 embroidery patterns featuring adorable hens and chicks and the materials to make any two of the projects. Stitchin’ Chicken Embroidery Kit includes designs for crafters of all levels. With a nod to folk-art motifs, these designs have timeless appeal. This collection contains an overview of basic embroidery stitches, original patterns, and instructions for c

For centuries, symbolic flower meanings have fascinated readers, writers, poets and suddenly smitten couples alike. Extremely popular during the Victorian era, these floriographies flourished and versed the public on the hidden meaning of popular flowers like peonies (bashfulness) and tulips (passion). Coupled with stunning full-colour illustrations, this beautiful reference is a must-have for gar

The heart-warming true story of the dog who played Fang in Harry Potter Monkey is a young Neapolitan Mastiff; larger than life, full of energy and eager to please. But his human doesn't like him. He shouts at him all the time - Monkey doesn't know why - and he won't feed him. Monkey's so hungry his ribs are showing. Eventually his owner gives him away, saying Monkey is too aggressive, and Monke

Flowers color our lives and make us feel good. This vibrant book uses flowers, floral motifs, botanical information, and legends and myths about flowers as inspiration for artists and crafters of all levels. Illustrated with more than 200 floral drawings, it features 40 step-by-step floral-themed projects and recipes that show you how to make floral wreaths, paintings, potpourri, massage oils, cen

From teaching you how to spot the major and minor constellations, to revealing the fascinating starlore from around the world, this stunningly illustrated hardback will bring star-gazing vividly to life.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A gorgeous, witty account of birding, nature, and the beauty around us that hides in plain sight, written and illustrated by the best-selling author of The Joy Luck Club • With a foreword by David Allen Sibley “Unexpected and spectacular” —Ann Patchett, best-selling author of These Precious Days "The drawings and essays in this book do a l

**LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2024** A story of love and astronomy told over the course of twenty years through the lives of two improbable best friends ‘Gorgeous... Ethereal’ GUARDIAN ‘A book with cosmic reach' FINANCIAL TIMES ‘A romance worthy of Emily Brontë’ WALL STREET JOURNAL ‘A genre-bending novel of ideas’ TELEGRAPH 'Sarah Perry just gets better and better' INDEPENDENT Thomas

Crystals are for everyone. Now you can access the healing energy of 200 crystals and harness their energies for support, inspiration, and motivation in every area of your life – relationships, work, creativity, and mental wellness. Delve into the powerful properties of each crystal to find which hold the key to your optimum health, happiness, and harmony. Uncover your own ways and methods of em

Discover the history of precious, semi-precious, and organic gemstones, their scientific properties, their mythical powers, and their traditional uses. Humans have been beguiled and fascinated by gemstones and crystals since prehistory, and made use of them for everything from currency and ceremonial decoration to tokens of love or power. But why have some been considered more significant than

Renowned herbalist Amy Blackthorn shows readers how to bring plant spirits into their daily spiritual practice with therapeutic access, subconscious learning, and divining skills that help them understand plant spirits on a deeper level.   Blackthorn´s Botanical Magic showed a new generation of witches how scent affects people, whether they understand it or not. In Blackthorn´s Book of S