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Into Thin Air

by Jon Krakauer ...

Jon Krakauer's acclaimed account of a disastrous expedition on Mt EverestThis is the true story of a 24-hour period on Everest, when members of three separate expeditions were caught in a storm and faced a battle against hurricane-force winds, exposure, and the effects of altitude, which ended the worst single-season death toll in the peak's history.In March 1996, Outside magazine sent veteran ... Read more

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Jon Krakauer's acclaimed account of a disastrous expedition on Mt EverestThis is the true story of a 24-hour period on Everest, when members of three separate expeditions were caught in a storm and faced a battle against hurricane-force winds, exposure, and the effects of altitude, which ended the worst single-season death toll in the peak's history.In March 1996, Outside magazine sent veteran
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Endling

LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE AND WINNER OF THE GORDON BURN PRIZE

by Maria Reva ...

* LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2025 ** WINNER OF THE GORDON BURN PRIZE 2026 ** SHORTLISTED FOR THE CLIMATE FICTION PRIZE ** WINNER OF THE ATWOOD GIBSON WRITERS' TRUST FICTION PRIZE ** WINNER OF THE AMAZON CANADA FIRST NOVEL AWARD ** A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: GUARDIAN, OBSERVER, IRISH TIMES, BBC, WASHINGTON POST, THE NEW YORKER, NPR, <... ... Read more

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* LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2025 ** WINNER OF THE GORDON BURN PRIZE 2026 ** SHORTLISTED FOR THE CLIMATE FICTION PRIZE ** WINNER OF THE ATWOOD GIBSON WRITERS' TRUST FICTION PRIZE ** WINNER OF THE AMAZON CANADA FIRST NOVEL AWARD ** A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: GUARDIAN, OBSERVER, IRISH TIMES, BBC, WASHINGTON POST, THE NEW YORKER, NPR, <...
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Krakatoa

The Day the World Exploded

by Simon Winchester ...

'Bracingly apocalyptic stuff: atmospheric, chock-full of information and with a constantly escalating sense of pace and tension' Sunday TelegraphSimon Winchester's brilliant chronicle of the destruction of the Indonesian island of Krakatoa in 1883 charts the birth of our modern world. He tells the story of the unrecognized genius who beat Darwin to the discovery of evolution; of Samuel Morse, his ... Read more

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'Bracingly apocalyptic stuff: atmospheric, chock-full of information and with a constantly escalating sense of pace and tension' Sunday TelegraphSimon Winchester's brilliant chronicle of the destruction of the Indonesian island of Krakatoa in 1883 charts the birth of our modern world. He tells the story of the unrecognized genius who beat Darwin to the discovery of evolution; of Samuel Morse, his
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The Loop

by Ben Oliver ...

Series Book 1 - The Loop
Book 1 in a dark, twisty and totally unputdownable YA series – perfect for fans of THE HUNGER GAMES and THE MAZE RUNNER.'A terrifying and sinister look into the future that will leave your jaw on the floor.' KASS MORGAN, New York Times bestselling author of THE 100'Your next YA obsession.' ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY'Fans of The Hunger Games and The Maze Runner should look no furth... ... Read more

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Book 1 in a dark, twisty and totally unputdownable YA series – perfect for fans of THE HUNGER GAMES and THE MAZE RUNNER.'A terrifying and sinister look into the future that will leave your jaw on the floor.' KASS MORGAN, New York Times bestselling author of THE 100'Your next YA obsession.' ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY'Fans of The Hunger Games and The Maze Runner should look no furth...
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Climate Change Deception

The Alarming Corruption of Science

by Justin Mabie ...

Exposing a High-Stakes Clash Between Truth and Power in Climate ScienceCorruption permeates the highest echelons of government and academia, and climate change policy has become a weapon to control every facet of our lives: from the cars we drive to the food we eat to the homes we own, and even the families we raise. This is the true story of a NOAA scientist who was an unwitting pawn in the ... Read more

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Exposing a High-Stakes Clash Between Truth and Power in Climate ScienceCorruption permeates the highest echelons of government and academia, and climate change policy has become a weapon to control every facet of our lives: from the cars we drive to the food we eat to the homes we own, and even the families we raise. This is the true story of a NOAA scientist who was an unwitting pawn in the
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Ecocivilization

Making a World that Works for All

by Jeremy Lent ...

“One of the greatest thinkers of our age" (The Guardian) presents a new way of living—one modeled on nature’s design instead of capitalism's—for fans of Guns, Germs, and Steel and Doughnut EconomicsIt has often been said that it is easier to imagine the end of the world than it is to imagine the end of capitalism—and yet that is what the historical moment urgently calls for. As climate chaos, ... Read more

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“One of the greatest thinkers of our age" (The Guardian) presents a new way of living—one modeled on nature’s design instead of capitalism's—for fans of Guns, Germs, and Steel and Doughnut EconomicsIt has often been said that it is easier to imagine the end of the world than it is to imagine the end of capitalism—and yet that is what the historical moment urgently calls for. As climate chaos,
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If Women Rose Rooted

A Life-changing Journey to Authenticity and Belonging

by Sharon Blackie ...

'Mind-blowing. An anthem for all we could be... I sincerely hope every woman who can read has the time and space to read it' Manda Scott, author of Boudica and A Treachery of SpiesA life-changing journey from the wasteland of modern society to a place of nourishment and connection.If Women Rose Rooted has been described as both transformative and essential. Sharon Blackie leads the reader on a ... Read more

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'Mind-blowing. An anthem for all we could be... I sincerely hope every woman who can read has the time and space to read it' Manda Scott, author of Boudica and A Treachery of SpiesA life-changing journey from the wasteland of modern society to a place of nourishment and connection.If Women Rose Rooted has been described as both transformative and essential. Sharon Blackie leads the reader on a
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CAPTURED BETWEEN ISLANDS

by Mario Kawayawaya ...

It may seem arrogant, or even offensive, for one who has travelled my journey wanting to write about his experiences.I gained notoriety as a poacher in the lower Zambezi Valley of Zambia during the early 1990s. In those days they called me first, ‘The Leopard’, or sometimes, ‘The King of Poachers’, because I always escaped capture, despite the efforts of the law enforcement authorities to ... Read more

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It may seem arrogant, or even offensive, for one who has travelled my journey wanting to write about his experiences.I gained notoriety as a poacher in the lower Zambezi Valley of Zambia during the early 1990s. In those days they called me first, ‘The Leopard’, or sometimes, ‘The King of Poachers’, because I always escaped capture, despite the efforts of the law enforcement authorities to
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The Seabird’s Cry

The Lives and Loves of Puffins, Gannets and Other Ocean Voyagers

by Adam Nicolson ...

WINNER OF THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE 2018WINNER OF THE JEFFERIES AWARD FOR NATURE WRITING 2017The full story of seabirds from one of the greatest nature writers. The book looks at the pattern of their lives, their habitats, the threats they face and the passions they inspire – beautifully illustrated by Kate Boxer.Seabirds are master navigators, thriving in the most demanding environment on earth. In ... Read more

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WINNER OF THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE 2018WINNER OF THE JEFFERIES AWARD FOR NATURE WRITING 2017The full story of seabirds from one of the greatest nature writers. The book looks at the pattern of their lives, their habitats, the threats they face and the passions they inspire – beautifully illustrated by Kate Boxer.Seabirds are master navigators, thriving in the most demanding environment on earth. In
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Lion Song

A Portrait of Wild Africa

by Brian Jackman ...

‘Brian Jackman is a passionate but unsentimental conservationist. He writes with relish for the experience... and the language.’ The Sunday TimesFOREWORD BY SABA DOUGLAS-HAMILTON, Conservationist and TV PresenterFor five decades, Brian Jackman, Britain’s foremost safari writer, has witnessed Africa’s wildlife drama unfold like no other journalist. From his transformative first encounter with a ... Read more

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‘Brian Jackman is a passionate but unsentimental conservationist. He writes with relish for the experience... and the language.’ The Sunday TimesFOREWORD BY SABA DOUGLAS-HAMILTON, Conservationist and TV PresenterFor five decades, Brian Jackman, Britain’s foremost safari writer, has witnessed Africa’s wildlife drama unfold like no other journalist. From his transformative first encounter with a
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Wild

Tales from Early Medieval Britain from the Bestselling author of Storyland

by Amy Jeffs ...

'Inspiring' Waterstones'Thrilling' Guardian'Marries words and images to create a special echo of this country's rich past' The TimesIn Wild, Amy Jeffs journeys - on foot and through medieval texts - from landscapes of desolation to hope, offering the reader an insight into a world at once distant and profoundly close to home. The seven chapters, entitled Earth, Ocean, Forest, Beast, Fen, Cat... ... Read more

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'Inspiring' Waterstones'Thrilling' Guardian'Marries words and images to create a special echo of this country's rich past' The TimesIn Wild, Amy Jeffs journeys - on foot and through medieval texts - from landscapes of desolation to hope, offering the reader an insight into a world at once distant and profoundly close to home. The seven chapters, entitled Earth, Ocean, Forest, Beast, Fen, Cat...
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The Amur River

Between Russia and China

by Colin Thubron ...

In his eightieth year, Colin Thubron takes a dramatic and often treacherous journey from the Amur's secret source to its giant mouth, covering almost 3,000 miles.'Thubron on top form. Richly detailed, immaculately written and full of insights and encounters that bring a complex corner of the world to life' MICHAEL PALINRising in the Mongolian mountains and flowing through Siberia to the Pacific, ... Read more

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In his eightieth year, Colin Thubron takes a dramatic and often treacherous journey from the Amur's secret source to its giant mouth, covering almost 3,000 miles.'Thubron on top form. Richly detailed, immaculately written and full of insights and encounters that bring a complex corner of the world to life' MICHAEL PALINRising in the Mongolian mountains and flowing through Siberia to the Pacific,
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Junglekeeper

What It Takes to Change the World

by Paul Rosolie ...

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Most people assume that the world has been explored and true adventure is dead: This book is one man’s rebuttal. Explorer and conservationist Paul Rosolie shares his incredible life in the Amazon rainforest—and what we can learn from the people fighting to protect it.“On behalf of the forests that I love, thank you, Paul, for writing this book.”—Jane Goodall**Deep in ... Read more

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**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Most people assume that the world has been explored and true adventure is dead: This book is one man’s rebuttal. Explorer and conservationist Paul Rosolie shares his incredible life in the Amazon rainforest—and what we can learn from the people fighting to protect it.“On behalf of the forests that I love, thank you, Paul, for writing this book.”—Jane Goodall**Deep in
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The Land in Winter

the 2025 Booker Prize-shortlisted 'word-of-mouth favourite' - Financial Times

by Andrew Miller ...

⭐ SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2025⭐'Graceful, atmospheric, enormously satisfying'SARAH JESSICA PARKER, BOOKER JUDGE 2025'I love The Land in Winter so much... It's really, really, really, really good'GILLIAN ANDERSON'A classic in the making'ELIZABETH DAY'One of the best writers at work today'TELEGRAPH'Has an uncanny beauty and depth... ... Read more

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⭐ SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE 2025⭐'Graceful, atmospheric, enormously satisfying'SARAH JESSICA PARKER, BOOKER JUDGE 2025'I love The Land in Winter so much... It's really, really, really, really good'GILLIAN ANDERSON'A classic in the making'ELIZABETH DAY'One of the best writers at work today'TELEGRAPH'Has an uncanny beauty and depth...
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The Mountain in the Sea

Shortlisted for the 2024 Arthur C. Clarke Award

by Ray Nayler ...

Pre-order Ray Nayler's brand-new speculative historical thriller Palaces of the Crow, coming soon!**'I loved this novel's brain and heart'DAVID MITCHELL, AUTHOR OF CLOUD ATLAS'A first-rate speculative thriller, by turns fascinating, brutal, powerful, and redemptive'JEFF VANDERMEER, AUTHOR OF ANNIHILATIONThere are creatures in the water of Con Dao.<b... ... Read more

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Pre-order Ray Nayler's brand-new speculative historical thriller Palaces of the Crow, coming soon!**'I loved this novel's brain and heart'DAVID MITCHELL, AUTHOR OF CLOUD ATLAS'A first-rate speculative thriller, by turns fascinating, brutal, powerful, and redemptive'JEFF VANDERMEER, AUTHOR OF ANNIHILATIONThere are creatures in the water of Con Dao.<b...
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The Savage Landscape

How We Made the Wilderness

by Cal Flyn ...

'The best non-fiction writer of her generation' THE TIMES'When I read Flyn’s writing I would often exhale with a sense of wonder' GUARDIAN'Fascinating and masterfully written' ALICE WINNA lyrical exploration of the world’s most forbiddingly remote places, the supposedly uninhabited wildernesses of the world – and the humans who have always been there, by award-winning and critically acclaimed ... Read more

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'The best non-fiction writer of her generation' THE TIMES'When I read Flyn’s writing I would often exhale with a sense of wonder' GUARDIAN'Fascinating and masterfully written' ALICE WINNA lyrical exploration of the world’s most forbiddingly remote places, the supposedly uninhabited wildernesses of the world – and the humans who have always been there, by award-winning and critically acclaimed
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The Nord Stream Conspiracy

'Like London Falling… an absolute thriller’ Alastair Campbell, The Rest is Politics

by Bojan Pancevski ...

THE EXPLOSIVE INSIDE STORY OF THE MOST DARING ACT OF SABOTAGE IN MODERN HISTORY'A spectacular feat of investigative journalism' NEW YORK TIMES'Outstanding... a remarkable book' LITERARY REVIEW'Gripping' FINANCIAL TIMES'Like London Falling… an absolute thriller' ALASTAIR CAMPBELL (The Rest is Politics)'As compelling as a spy thriller' <... ... Read more

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THE EXPLOSIVE INSIDE STORY OF THE MOST DARING ACT OF SABOTAGE IN MODERN HISTORY'A spectacular feat of investigative journalism' NEW YORK TIMES'Outstanding... a remarkable book' LITERARY REVIEW'Gripping' FINANCIAL TIMES'Like London Falling… an absolute thriller' ALASTAIR CAMPBELL (The Rest is Politics)'As compelling as a spy thriller' <...
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Down to Earth

Rediscovering our roots through the soil beneath our feet

by Robert Ashton ...

We rely on the soil and its rich biodiversity for our food, traditions and folklore, but are we guilty of taking it for granted?In Down to Earth, Robert Ashton traces our evolving relationship with the soil from Neolithic flint miners to modern day naturists. By engaging with the people who work the land – gardeners, farmers, gravediggers and archaeologists – he unearths a wealth of practical ... Read more

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We rely on the soil and its rich biodiversity for our food, traditions and folklore, but are we guilty of taking it for granted?In Down to Earth, Robert Ashton traces our evolving relationship with the soil from Neolithic flint miners to modern day naturists. By engaging with the people who work the land – gardeners, farmers, gravediggers and archaeologists – he unearths a wealth of practical
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My Family and Other Animals

by Gerald Durrell ...

Series Book 1 - The Corfu Trilogy
My Family and Other Animals is the first book in The Corfu Trilogy, the inspiration for ITV's The Durrells.The bewitching account of a rare and magical childhood on the island of Corfu by treasured British conservationist Gerald DurrellEscaping the ills of the British climate, the Durrell family - acne-ridden Margo, gun-toting Leslie, bookworm Lawrence and budding naturalist Gerry, along with ... Read more

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My Family and Other Animals is the first book in The Corfu Trilogy, the inspiration for ITV's The Durrells.The bewitching account of a rare and magical childhood on the island of Corfu by treasured British conservationist Gerald DurrellEscaping the ills of the British climate, the Durrell family - acne-ridden Margo, gun-toting Leslie, bookworm Lawrence and budding naturalist Gerry, along with
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Dream State

'The Paper Palace meets Jonathan Franzen' Sunday Times Style

by Eric Puchner ...

The transporting, immersive book of the summer: 'a book to lose yourself in' Guardian ⭐ An Oprah's Book Club pick ⭐ An instant New York Times bestseller ⭐ Book of the Year: The Times, Guardian, Woman & Home and BBC'The Paper Palace meets Jonathan Franzen' Sunday Times Style *'*A totally involving and moving literary page-turner' Clare Chambers, author of Shy Creatures 'Moving, ... Read more

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The transporting, immersive book of the summer: 'a book to lose yourself in' Guardian ⭐ An Oprah's Book Club pick ⭐ An instant New York Times bestseller ⭐ Book of the Year: The Times, Guardian, Woman & Home and BBC'The Paper Palace meets Jonathan Franzen' Sunday Times Style *'*A totally involving and moving literary page-turner' Clare Chambers, author of Shy Creatures 'Moving,
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The New Map

Energy, Climate, and the Clash of Nations

by Daniel Yergin ...

'The direction of travel in the global energy system seems clear: a historic shift away from fossil fuels is under way. Who better to chart it than Daniel Yergin? ... a flair for dramatic detail and sprightly insights' Pilita Clark, Financial TimesThe Pulitzer Prize-winning author and global energy expert reveals how climate change and the shale revolution in oil and gas are shaking the global ... Read more

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'The direction of travel in the global energy system seems clear: a historic shift away from fossil fuels is under way. Who better to chart it than Daniel Yergin? ... a flair for dramatic detail and sprightly insights' Pilita Clark, Financial TimesThe Pulitzer Prize-winning author and global energy expert reveals how climate change and the shale revolution in oil and gas are shaking the global
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The Lost Whale

by Hannah Gold ...

Illustrated by Levi Pinfold ...

The Lost Whale is the enchanting second novel from the author of The Last Bear: the bestselling debut hardback of 2021 and The Times Children’s Book of the Week, winner of the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize and the Blue Peter Award and shortlisted for the British Book Awards and the Indie Book Awards 2022‘Unforgettable highly accomplished animal adventure about the connection between a boy and ... Read more

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The Lost Whale is the enchanting second novel from the author of The Last Bear: the bestselling debut hardback of 2021 and The Times Children’s Book of the Week, winner of the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize and the Blue Peter Award and shortlisted for the British Book Awards and the Indie Book Awards 2022‘Unforgettable highly accomplished animal adventure about the connection between a boy and
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Reading the Clouds

How You Can Forecast the Weather

by Oliver Perkins ...

Wouldn't it be useful to be able to accurately predict the weather simply by reading the clouds? Well, with this book, you can!TV forecasts, online predictions and smartphone apps are all based on the same data – a number-crunched overview of how air pressure and temperature affect the weather across a large geographical area.But to get an idea of how the weather will develop for the precise spot ... Read more

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Wouldn't it be useful to be able to accurately predict the weather simply by reading the clouds? Well, with this book, you can!TV forecasts, online predictions and smartphone apps are all based on the same data – a number-crunched overview of how air pressure and temperature affect the weather across a large geographical area.But to get an idea of how the weather will develop for the precise spot
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No Straight Road Takes You There

Essays for Uneven Terrain

by Rebecca Solnit ...

This book's title, No Straight Road Takes You There, is an evocation and a declaration. Highways tend to be built across the easy routes and flat places, or the landscape is cleared away - logged, graded, levelled, tunnelled through - but to stick to these roads is to miss what else is out there. In her writing and activism, Rebecca Solnit has sought the pathless places in order to celebrate ... Read more

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This book's title, No Straight Road Takes You There, is an evocation and a declaration. Highways tend to be built across the easy routes and flat places, or the landscape is cleared away - logged, graded, levelled, tunnelled through - but to stick to these roads is to miss what else is out there. In her writing and activism, Rebecca Solnit has sought the pathless places in order to celebrate
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