The natural world, country life & pets

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Hippopotamus

Edgar Williams

Animals & society; Mathematics & Sciences; Wildlife: mammals

Paperback

This is a natural and cultural history of the hippopotamus, the well-loved, cumbersome, rotund mammal famous for lounging... [more]

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Planet Hunters: The Search for Extraterrestrial Life

Lucas Ellerbroek

Mathematics & Sciences; Popular science; UFOs & extraterrestrial beings; Popular astronomy & space

Paperback

This is the story of our search for life on other planets, from 16th-century heretic Giordano Bruno to the Kepler Space Telescope... [more]

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The Planet Factory: Exoplanets and the Search for a Second Earth

Elizabeth Tasker

Mathematics & Sciences; Solar system: the Sun & planets; Popular astronomy & space

Paperback

Series volume numbering on back of jacket. [more]

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Weather 101: From Doppler Radar and Long-Range Forecasts to the Polar Vortex...

Kathleen Sears

Mathematics & Sciences; Weather

Paperback

Synopsis coming soon....... [more]

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Cockatoo

Mathematics & Sciences; Wildlife: birds & birdwatching

Paperback

Richly illustrated with over 80 interpretations of the species, Cockatoo is the perfect gift for animal lovers, illustration... [more]

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The Illustrated Guide to Rocks & Minerals: How to find, identify and collect...

John Farndon

Mathematics & Sciences; Rocks, minerals & fossils

Hardback

The ultimate visual encyclopedia of rocks and minerals, including a detailed directory of 300 specimens. [more]

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The Age of the Horse: An Equine Journey through Human History

Susanna Forrest

History; Social & cultural history; Horses & ponies

Paperback

The fascinating story of the horse from their origins to the present day, via centuries of global human history. [more]

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Birdmania

Bernd Brunner

Mathematics & Sciences; Wildlife: birds & birdwatching

Paperback

A window on the world of birders-obsessive, passionate, quirky, and always... [more]

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This Cat Does Not Love You

Emma Young

Fiction & Literature; Cartoons & comic strips; Cats as pets

Hardback

Mungo, a neutered tomcat, provides a witty cat's eye view of life, told through witty text and accompanying illustrations.... [more]

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The Quiet Revolution of Caroline Herschel: The Lost Heroine of Astronomy...

Emily Winterburn

Biography: science, technology & engineering; Gender studies: women; Mathematics & Sciences; Popular astronomy & space

Hardback

A new biography of one of the most influential female scientists looking at the ten `lost' years of Caroline's life, when... [more]

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This Dog Loves You Too Much

Lauren Ace

Fiction & Literature; Cartoons & comic strips; Dogs as pets

Hardback

Dogs know that their human is the greatest in the whole world! They'll stop at nothing to show their owners just how much... [more]

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Aerial Geology

Mary Caperton Morton

Aerial photography; Mathematics & Sciences; Geology & the lithosphere; Physical geography & topography; Wildlife: general interest

Hardback

Filled with fun facts, fascinating histories, and aerial photography, this up-in-the-sky exploration of North America's most... [more]

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Woodpecker

Gerard Gorman

Cultural studies; Animals & society; Mathematics & Sciences; Wildlife: birds & birdwatching

Paperback

Highly regarded woodpecker expert Gerard Gorman presents a unique natural, social and cultural history of woodpeckers. [more]

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Tadpoles and Frogs of Australia

Marion Anstis

Amphibians; Wildlife: reptiles & amphibians

Hardback

The identification of the eggs and tadpoles of Australian frogs. This magnificent and unique volume is a worthy addition to... [more]

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Endurance: A Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery

Scott Kelly

Memoirs; Mathematics & Sciences; Astronautics; Popular astronomy & space

Paperback

*As featured on BBC Breakfast, Radio 5Live and Steve Wright in the Afternoon on BBC Radio 2*From the Nasa astronaut who spent... [more]

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The Great Apes: A Short History

Chris Herzfeld

Mathematics & Sciences; Primates; Endangered species & extinction of species; Wildlife: mammals

Hardback

A unique, beautifully illustrated exploration of our fascination with our closest primate relatives, and the development of... [more]

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The Aliens Among Us: How Invasive Species Are Transforming the Planet-and...

Leslie Anthony

Mathematics & Sciences; Biodiversity; Conservation of the environment; Wildlife: general interest

Hardback

A thoughtful, accessible look at the rapidly growing issue of invasive plants, animals, and microbes around the globe with... [more]

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A Photographic Field Guide to the Birds of the Australian High Country

Neil Hermes

Wildlife: birds & birdwatching

Paperback

This book is a fully comprehensive field guide to the 322 bird species of the High Country, including all common, rare and... [more]

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A Naturalists's Guide to the Mammals of Australia

Peter Rowlands, Chris Farrell

Photography & photographs; Wildlife: mammals

Paperback

High quality photographs from Australia's top nature photographers are accompanied by detailed species descriptions, which... [more]

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Saving the Snowy Brumbies

Kelly Wilson

Mathematics & Sciences; Wildlife: mammals; Horses & ponies

Paperback

Australia's wild brumbies are slaughtered in their thousands every year. In this heart-wrenching read, Vicki, Amanda and Kelly... [more]

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Venom: The Secrets of Nature's Deadliest Weapon

Ronald Jenner, Eivind Undheim

Mathematics & Sciences; The natural world, country life & pets

Paperback

A fully illustrated guide to venom, its evolution in different animal groups, its effects and its treatments. [more]

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Rhododendron

Richard Milne

Gardening; Trees, wildflowers & plants

Paperback

Explores the many ways in which rhododendrons have influenced human societies, as well as the extraordinary story of the plants'... [more]

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A Bird Photographer's Diary

David Tipling

Photographs: collections; Wildlife: birds & birdwatching

Hardback

A new title from David Tipling, who is renowned as one of the world's very best bird photographers. David has trekked to... [more]

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Beginner's Guide to Botanical Flower Painting

Michael Lakin

Art & Architecture; Animals & nature in art (still life, landscapes & seascapes); Painting & art manuals; Trees, wildflowers & plants

Paperback

Clean, fresh and precise botanical artwork is within your grasp, with Mick Lakin's clear and simple approach. [more]

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Stars and Planets: The Most Complete Guide to the Stars, Planets, Galaxies,...

Ian Ridpath, Wil Tirion

Mathematics & Sciences; Popular astronomy & space

Paperback

With color sky charts, diagrams, or photographs on almost every page, this title offers informative guidance to the night... [more]