Richard Jefferies’ Nature Near London is a reissue from the Collins Nature Library, a new series of classic British nature writing which aims to bring back into the light long-lost seminal works in the field. The titles have been chosen by one of Britain’s best known & highly acclaimed nature writers, Robert Macfarlane, who has also written new introductions that put these classics into a modern context. ...

Spending time outdoors is one of life`s greatest pleasures
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This is the first complete field guide for the mountains of Snowdonia through the seasons, its plants, animals & rocks. Don`t tear up your chunky field guides to hill flowers, birds, lichens & animal tracks
- pack this small volume in your rucksack for a day in the hills instead. Everything you`re likely to see in the hills at that time of year is here in one volume. The chapters are organised by season; winter is the perfect time for studying rocks & lichen; in spring the bog flowers flourish & beautiful orchids bloom; summer brings fruits & flowers, & the trees are in full leaf; &, in autumn an amazing display of fungi appear, & the hill farms are busy again in preparation for winter. Each species is identified by its English common name, scientific name & Welsh name (there`s also a brief guide to pronouncing Welsh names), accompanied by a clear colour photograph as it can be seen on the hills of Snowdonia. The geology section

Includes:: clear colour diagrams of the geological processes which formed the rocks underfoot & there`s a rock quiz to help you remember your rock types. A little knowledge of thyme, tormentil & thrift will enhance your day in the hills. Fossil trilobytes & roche moutonnee (rock sheep), bogbean beer & caterpillar fungus, are just some of the fascinating things you will discover. This is the first book of its kind for Snowdonia, encompassing all the things a hillwalker or climber might see in the hills throughout the year. Very useful for aspirant mountain leaders, who are required to show an understanding of the mountain environment.


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Natural history, perhaps more than any other pursuit or study, has always relied heavily on books. Without their basic function of enabling the different kinds of animals & plants to be described & illustrated in adequate detail, the subject could never have come into being & gone on to thrive as it does today. Though met with mixed responses from scientists & naturalists across the centuries, believing the world around them was to be purely 'known' & not read, books on natural history have also come to incite passion & excitement in so many of their readers, & illustrations as much as text have helped to propel this. To have the world around us neatly categorized & named has, to an extent, made it a less daunting place in which to live. In the latest book from the highly acclaimed New Naturalist series, Dr. David Allen explores the world of nature publishing through the course of history, from its very early days in the dawn of publishing, through various significant new discoveries & into the birth of the New Naturalist series itself, highlighting the extraordinary personal stories behind many seminal works. Natural history is an area that is constantly developing & improving as our own understanding of the world develops, & as this fascinating book explores, publishing is always standing by to record & present this to its readers. ...

Nature Tales is a charming collection of encounters with the natural world from historic greats to modern household names, from Wildlife Trusts supporters to leading naturalists, such as: Roger Deakin, Richard Mabey, Simon Barnes, Gilbert White, John Clare, Joseph Banks, William Cobbett, Simon King, Nick Baker. Including beautifully drawn illustrations & a foreword from Sir David Attenborough, Nature Tales is a charming celebration of Britain`s wildlife & countryside. ...

Whether lakes, deserts or forest, nature is often a holiday destination, but not every nature traveller wants to camp or stay in cheap hotels. This book is for the discerning traveller who wants to stay in style & enjoy nature at the same time. Here are 50 of the most stylish homes, settled in spectacular landscapes from around the world. & each is available for holiday rental. ...

There are few things more endearing than baby animals, but their charm belies their struggle for survival. From frolicking foxes to boisterous bears, lounging lions to zealous zebras, Nature's Babies explores the lives of some of Nature's most engaging offspring & reveals the ingenious ways they cope with growing up. When it comes to 'bringing up baby', Nature has an infinite variety of approaches, from parents who lovingly tend to their young for years to newborn babes who rough it on their own from day one. Nature's Babies offers a rare insight into how young animals make it into this world & learn to fend for themselves. Accompanied by beautiful photography throughout, Mike Dilger takes us on a journey of discovery through the intriguing world of Nature's Babies. ...

How can you free yourself from niggling everyday worries? When your mind is distracted simply pick up this collection of 70 intricate designs inspired by nature & reach for your colouring pencils. There are absolutely no rules
- you can choose any combination of colours you like. As you concentrate on the simple action of colouring in, you will find your mind clearing & stress disappearing. The sheets in this pad are all detachable, so you can display your favourite creations.
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Record all of your personal musings in these blank journals featuring adorable illustrations of animals from 20 Ways to Draw a Tree artist, Eloise Renouf. The journals are ideal for recording memories, favorite"es, sketches, lists, or phone numbers. ...

Record all of your personal musings in these blank journals featuring adorable illustrations of animals from 20 Ways to Draw a Tree artist, Eloise Renouf. The journals are ideal for recording memories, favorite"es, sketches, lists, or phone numbers. ...