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  • Footprints in the Woods

    The Secret Life of Forest and Riverbank

    by Sir John Lister-Kaye ...
    LONGLISTED FOR THE HIGHLAND BOOK PRIZESHORTLISTED FOR THE RICHARD JEFFERIES AWARDA WATERSTONES BEST BOOK OF 2023Footprints in the Woods is John Lister-Kaye's charming account of a year spent with otters, badgers, weasels and pine martens. This family - Mustelidae - all live in the wild at Aigas, the conservation and field study centre in the Highlands that he calls home.With fifty years of ex... ... Read more

    $16.99 USD $10.99 USD

  • A Swarm of Butterflies

    A page turning British cozy murder mystery to keep you guessing

    by Sarah Yarwood-Lovett ...
    Series Book 6 - A Dr Nell Ward Mystery
    'This might well be my favourite book in Sarah Yarwood-Lovett's series about Nell Ward' Reader reviewWhen Finchmere's first summer fete turns fatal, Nell has more than just a killer to net...Since their YouTube channel, Following Finchmere, has taken flight, showcasing Dr Nell Ward's sustainability transformation at her family's Finchmere estate, it's her partner and colleague, Rav, who's become ... Read more

    $7.99 USD $5.99 USD

  • Chaser

    Unlocking the Genius of the Dog Who Knows a Thousand Words

    by John W. Pilley, Hilary Hinzmann ...
    “This marvelous blend of good science and heartwarming dog story will inspire all of us to reexamine our canine friends.” —Booklist, starred reviewThe *New York Times–*bestselling story of a very smart Border collie who redefined animal intelligence. A joyous explanation of behavior, learning, and perception—any pet owner, parent, teacher, or psychologist will be enriched by this book.When retired ... Read more

    $1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Silk

    A World History

    by Aarathi Prasad ...
    A Next Big Idea Book Club Must-Read for April“Aarathi Prasad’s Silk: A World History is a love song to this protean material. . . . Beautiful [and] fascinating.” —Wall Street Journal"Aarathi Prasad spins a masterpiece of a story, as luminous, supple, and surprising as the wondrous threads themselves." —Sy Montgomery, bestselling author of The Soul of an Octopus and Of Time and Turtles... ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • Where the Wild Things Were

    Life, Death, and Ecological Wreckage in a Land of Vanishing Predators

    by William Stolzenburg ...
    For years, predators like snow leopards and white-tipped sharks have been disappearing from the top of the food chain, largely as a result of human action. Science journalist Will Stolzenburg reveals why and how their absence upsets the delicate balance of the world's environment. ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

  • What an Owl Knows

    The New Science of the World's Most Enigmatic Birds

    by Jennifer Ackerman ...
    **An instant New York Times bestseller!A New York Times Notable Book of 2023Named a Best Book of 2023 by Publishers WeeklyFrom the author of The Genius of Birds and The Bird Way, a brilliant scientific investigation into owls—the most elusive of birds—and why they exert such a hold on human imagination**With their forward gaze and quiet flight, owls are often a symbol of wisdom, knowledge, and ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

  • An Immense World

    How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us

    by Ed Yong ...
    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A “thrilling” (The New York Times), “dazzling” (The Wall Street Journal) tour of the radically different ways that animals perceive the world that will fill you with wonder and forever alter your perspective, by Pulitzer Prize–winning science journalist Ed Yong“One of this year’s finest works of narrative nonfiction.”—Oprah DailyONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: <e ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • Urban Raptors

    Ecology and Conservation of Birds of Prey in Cities

    Edited by Clint W. Boal, Cheryl R. Dykstra ...
    Raptors are an unusual success story of wildness thriving in the heart of our cities—they have developed substantial populations around the world in recent decades. But there are deeper issues around how these birds make their urban homes. New research provides insight into the role of raptors as vital members of the urban ecosystem and future opportunities for protection, management, and ... Read more

    $33.99 USD

  • The Man Who Saved Sea Turtles

    Archie Carr and the Origins of Conservation Biology

    by Frederick Davis ...
    Archie Carr, one of the greatest biologists of the twentieth century, played a leading part in finding a new and critical role for natural history and systematics in a post-1950s world dominated by the glamorous science of molecular biology. With the rise of molecular biology came a growing popular awareness of species extinction. Carr championed endangered sea turtles, and his work reflects major ... Read more

    $44.99 USD

  • Heart of a Lion

    A Lone Cat’s Walk Across America

    by William Stolzenburg ...
    "This is one stirring account of one stirring journey: the trek of a fellow creature through a hostile, man-made world**--and through our imaginations."** --Bill McKibben, author of EAARTH: MAKING A LIFE ON A TOUGH NEW PLANETLate one June night in 2011, a large animal collided with an SUV cruising down a Connecticut parkway. The creature appeared as something out of New England's forgotten past. ... Read more

    $15.99 USD

  • The Bald Eagle: The Improbable Journey of America's Bird

    by Jack E. Davis ...
    **Best Books of the Month: Wall Street Journal, Kirkus ReviewsFrom the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Gulf, a sweeping cultural and natural history of the bald eagle in America.**The bald eagle is regal but fearless, a bird you’re not inclined to argue with. For centuries, Americans have celebrated it as “majestic” and “noble,” yet savaged the living bird behind their national symbol as a ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • Handbook of Bird Biology

    Edited by Irby J. Lovette, John W. Fitzpatrick ...
    Selected by Forbes.com as one of the 12 best books about birds and birding in 2016This much-anticipated third edition of the Handbook of Bird Biology is an essential and comprehensive resource for everyone interested in learning more about birds, from casual bird watchers to formal students of ornithology. Wherever you study birds your enjoyment will be enhanced by a better understanding of the ... Read more

    $122.00 USD

  • Tears of the Cheetah

    The Genetic Secrets of Our Animal Ancestors

    by Dr. Stephen J. O'Brien ...
    The history of life on Earth is dominated by extinction events so numerous that over 99.9% of the species ever to have existed are gone forever. If animals could talk, we would ask them to recall their own ancestries, in particular the secrets as to how they avoided almost inevitable annihilation in the face of daily assaults by predators, climactic cataclysms, deadly infections and innate ... Read more

    $11.99 USD

  • Among African Apes

    Stories and Photos from the Field

    Edited by Martha M. Robbins, Christophe Boesch ...
    These compelling stories and photographs take us to places like Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda, Ivindo National Park in Gabon, and the Taï National Park in Côte d’Ivoire for an intimate and revealing look at the lives of African wild apes—and at the lives of the humans who study them. In tales of adventure, research, and conservation, veteran field researchers and conservationists ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

  • Spiders:101 Fun Facts & Amazing Pictures ( Featuring The World's Top 6 Spiders)

    by Janet Evans ...
    This book depicts the wonder of the world of Spiders in all its glory. Children are given a well-rounded understanding of these fascinating creatures: their anatomy, feeding habits and behavior. The following spiders are featured: * The mysterious Black Widow * The dangerous Brazilian Wandering Spider * The shy Brown Recluse Spider * The deceptive Crab Spider * The fun-loving Jumping Spider * The ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • African Silences

    by Peter Matthiessen ...
    African Silences is a powerful and sobering account of the cataclysmic depredation of the African landscape and its wildlife. In this critically acclaimed work Peter Matthiessen explores new terrain on a continent he has written about in two previous books, A Tree Where Man Was Born -- nominated for the National Book Award -- and Sand Rivers.Through his eyes we see elephants, white rhinos, ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • Human-Wildlife Conflict

    Complexity in the Marine Environment

    Edited by Megan Draheim, Francine Madden, Julie-Beth McCarthy, Chris Parsons ...
    Human-wildlife conflict (HWC) has classically been defined as a situation where wildlife impacts humans negatively (physically, economically, or psychologically), and where humans likewise negatively impact wildlife. However, there is growing consensus that the conflict between people about wildlife is as important as the conflict between people and wildlife. HWC not only affects the conservation ... Read more

    $64.99 USD

  • Puppy Training: The Ultimate Guide to Housebreak Your Puppy in Just 7 Days

    by Peter Williams ...
    Is your new puppy making your house into a disaster area?Tired of the smell, the cleaning bills, and the frustration of housebreaking a puppy through trial and error?Well say goodbye to the mess—your obedient, housebroken pet can be yours in just 7 days!There's nothing quite as frustrating as struggling to housebreak a new puppy.It's by far the most annoying, least fulfilling part of pet ownership ... Read more

    $2.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Bird Day

    A Story of 24 Hours and 24 Avian Lives

    by Mark E. Hauber ...
    An hourly guide that follows twenty-four birds as they find food, mates, and safety from predators.From morning to night and from the Antarctic to the equator, birds have busy days. In this short book, ornithologist Mark E. Hauber shows readers exactly how birds spend their time. Each chapter covers a single bird during a single hour, highlighting twenty-four different bird species from around the ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Inside of a Dog

    What Dogs See, Smell, and Know

    by Alexandra Horowitz ...
    The #1 New York Times bestselling book from the author of The Year of the Puppy that asks what dogs know and how they think. The answers will surprise and delight you as Alexandra Horowitz, a cognitive scientist, explains how dogs perceive their daily worlds, each other, and that other quirky animal, the human.Horowitz introduces the reader to dogs’ perceptual and cognitive abilities and then ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • Birdpedia

    A Brief Compendium of Avian Lore

    by Christopher W. Leahy ...
    Series Book 4 - Pedia Books
    A captivating A–Z treasury about birds and birdingBirdpedia is an engaging illustrated compendium of bird facts and birding lore. Featuring nearly 200 entries—on topics ranging from plumage and migration to birds in art, literature, and folklore—this enticing collection is brimming with wisdom and wit about all things avian.Christopher Leahy sheds light on "hawk-watching," "twitching," and other ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • Wonderdog

    The Science of Dogs and Their Unique Friendship with Humans

    by Jules Howard ...
    A celebration of dogs, the scientists who've lived alongside them, and how canines have been key to advancements in science for the betterment of all species.Almost everywhere there are humans on planet Earth, there are dogs*.* But what do dogs know and understand of the world? Do their emotions feel like our own? Do they love like we do? What do they think of us?Since our alliance first began on ... Read more

    $18.99 USD

  • Furtive Fauna

    A Field Guide to the Creatures Who Live on You

    by Roger M. Knutson ...
    We've all been bitten by mosquitoes, annoyed by buzzing flies, and perhaps had an itchy and embarrassing encounter with head lice back in grammar school. But there are many more strange creatures that thrive on humans, living out their entire lives on or around our heads, bodies, bedsheets, and carpets. In this oddly charming and utterly engaging wildlife guide, biology professor Roger Knutson ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

  • How to Clone a Mammoth

    The Science of De-Extinction

    by Beth Shapiro ...
    Series series Princeton Science Library
    An insider's view on bringing extinct species back to lifeCould extinct species, like mammoths and passenger pigeons, be brought back to life? In How to Clone a Mammoth, Beth Shapiro, an evolutionary biologist and pioneer in ancient DNA research, addresses this intriguing question by walking readers through the astonishing and controversial process of de-extinction. From deciding which species ... Read more

    $11.99 USD