Most nature books capture animals in their native habitats. Brad Wilson decided to try a different approach
- bringing animals
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Richard Jefferies (1848 1887) remains one of the most thoughtful & most lyrical writers on the English countryside. He had aspirations to make a living as a novelist, but it was his short, factually based articles for The Live Stock Journal & other magazines, drawn from a wealth of knowledge of the rural community into which he had been born, which when collected in book form brought him recognition (though not wealth), & which continued to be read & admired after his early death. Wild Life in a Southern County, published in 1879, examines the habitats of the Downs & the birds & animals which live there. Written in Jefferies` highly descriptive style, these essays reveal his deep love & knowledge of the countryside. The sense of wonder evoked by the natural world, which permeates all of Jefferies` works, is fully exemplified in this volume. ...

Wild Light is a stunning panoramic exploration of the Scottish landscape by photographer Craig Aitchison, winner of the inaugural ...

It`s the 1920s
- cars & aeroplanes are new. Lily Gabriel is scruffy, confident & takes no nonsense from anyone. Antony is rich,
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Untamed London in a series of City Map/ Guides from Herb Lester Associates presents 82 of the capital’s parks, woodlands, cemeteries & other places, big & small, where nature & wildlife flourish. The publishers’ recommendations range from the obvious, London’s Royal Parks or Hampstead Heath, to small peaceful churchyards or spots for bird watching, with coverage right across the Greater London area. Maps in this series are an eclectic selection of quirky titles designed to illuminate particular aspects of a city or a district. Each title lists publishers’ recommendations, ranging from the already famous attractions to little gems known only to the well informed locals, all with brief descriptions &, where appropriate, contact details. Accompanying maps are designed to highlight the locations of the recommended places rather than to provide an accurate presentation of the street network. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

More than eight million people live in the sprawling metropolis that is London. This vast area is also home to a wide variety of wild animals, from birds & mammals to amphibians & insects. From renowned spectacles such as the Red Deer rut in Richmond Park to more everyday sights & sounds, such as Red Foxes patrolling our streets after dark, London offers a diverse range of potential wildlife encounters. This collection of recordings features the sounds of some of the animals that share the capital with us, including the Grey Squirrel, Ring-necked Parakeet & of course the ubiquitous Feral Pigeon. ...

Malaysia is a megadiverse country with an incredible number of land species it is estimated to contain 20 per cent of the world`s animal species & whose coastal waters form part of the equally rich Coral Triangle. Written by a team of local experts, Wild Malaysia looks at the most important habitats within the three divisions of the country: Peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak & Sabah. The habitats cover a fascinating range including pristine rainforests, limestone complexes, wetlands, coastal regions, caves & highlands. A unique feature in each chapter is the ` Guided Tour` which takes readers to specific habitats to explore the trees, birds, plants & animals to be found there. Illustrated with Stephen Hogg`s vibrant photographs, Wild Malaysia provides an authoritative & entertaining survey of the wide spectrum of wildlife on the land & in the seas of this diverse country. ...

It`s not until we push ourselves past our perceived limits, till we feel so cold & so tired that we feel we can`t go on any further, that we discover what we are truly capable of... Britain`s most famous wild camper & best-selling author of Extreme Sleeps, Phoebe Smith, is back. After bivvying under boulders & camping in caves on her last tent-bound adventure, she`s decided to hit the UK`s wild places once again but this time take it further. Determined to discover what defines a truly `extreme` night out, & see if she has the guts to do it, she heads to the extremities of the country. Battling whiteouts in Wales, facing monster waves in Suffolk & attempting to make camp in gale-force winds on Britain`s highest mountain, Phoebe takes us on a series of inspirational expeditions into the wilderness as she quests to find the ultimate pitch. ...

In 1944, at the age of five, William Graves was taken from England to the delightful mountain village of Deya in Majorca, where his father
- the poet Robert Graves
- had returned with his new family to the place he had lived with Laura Riding before the war. Young William grew up in the shadow of this great writer in the Englishness of the Graves household, while experiencing the ways of life of the Majorcans, which had hardly changed for hundreds of years. Wonderfully observant, & full of feeling for the locality, this book is also a fascinating portrait of Robert Graves himself, his ` Muses`, & his entourage, & a revealing study of how the son of a famous father finds his own identity.

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” Wild Planet” is a unique collection of arresting images from past years of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition
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