Natural History

The Study of Plants in a Whole New LightMatt Candeias succeeds in evoking the wonder of plants with wit and wisdom. James T. Costa, PhD, executive ...

THE INSTANTLY ICONIC NO. 1 BESTSELLER'Devotees of Midsomer Murders and Agatha Christie's Miss Marple stories will feel most at home here' Guardian...

Featuring numerous illustrations, this book explores the many lessons to be learned from Pleistocene megafauna, including the role of humans in the...

Dogs keep us company, provide unconditional love, share in the ups and downs of our lives and every day an adventure. Youll love these 101 dog tale...

With the natural world increasingly under threat, Our Place in Nature explores one of the most topical issues of our day; our appreciation of natur...

Mineral collecting by amateur rockhounds has never been more popular. Old quarries, road cuts, and exposed landscapes are being examined by new ge...

An authoritative illustrated guide to the mighty reptiles that dominated the seas of the Mesozoic for 185 million yearsNew discoveries are revealin...

This dazzling collection showcases the very best of the British Wildlife Photography Awards, presenting over 150 of the winning, commended and shor...

Cacti are full of contradictions. Although they can be found in some of the harshest, driest and most barren environments on earth, some are delica...

Our penchant for keeping house plants is an ancient practice dating back to the Pharaohs. House Plants explores the stories behind the plants we br...

Clouds have been objects of delight and fascination throughout human history; their fleeting magnificence and endless variety have inspired scienti...

This landmark photographic encyclopedia of the animal kingdom is revised with new species, images, and the latest scientific knowledge on all thing...

Lonely Planet Kids Amazing Night Sky Atlas, the follow up to our bestselling Amazing World Atlas, looks upwards to the skies for a fun- and fact-pa...

Cats, be they much loved pets or inscrutable creatures, lend themselves to stories and literary invention. Part of the Macmillan Collectors Librar...

Joel Sartore's quest to photograph all the animal species under human care celebrates its 15th year in this glorious and heartwrenching collection ...

The book considers the importance of plants in Tolkien's conception of Middle-earth. It develops the theme that Middle-earth is our own world - and...

Malaysia is a megadiverse country with an incredible number of land species it is estimated to contain 20 per cent of the worlds animal species ...

Black holes are a constant source of fascination to many due to their mysterious nature. In this Very Short Introduction, Katherine Blundell addres...

The stat sheet on hemp sounds almost too good to be true: its fibers are among the planets strongest, its seed oil the most nutritious, and its pot...

Top ten Sunday Times Bestseller Engaging, ambitious and creative Guardian Where...