(Hardback)

Cat among the pigeons, big fish in a small pond, a kangaroo court - these idioms have inspired Steve Palins joyous animal paintings in this book, each paired with his short explanation of how the idiom came to be used. Have fun guessing what the idiom depicted is, with the answer on the following page. A perfect gift book.

(Hardback)

A fire-cracker collection of anecdotal essays by academic racing fanatic Peter May who brings to life the events which shaped the Sport of Kings. 100 pivotal days that encapsulate 500 years of horse racing: scandals, heroes, daring jockeys, outstanding horses, unforgettable races. The highs, lows and turning points of this roller-coaster sport.

(Hardback)

Stunning photographs and the all latest expert findings on the endangered but resourceful African Wild Dog.

(Hardback, 2nd Revised edition)

The only history of Ascension Island, one of the strangest places on earth. 800 miles from its nearest neighbour, uninhabited until the British claimed it in 1815, and now of key military and space-watch importance, it is also a marine reserve and a land of giant turtles, tropical forests, bleak mountains of lava and huge seabird colonies.

(Hardback)

Popular horseracing correspondent David Ashforth selects these fascinating curiosities of racing and arranged in themes so that the reader can dip in and out.

Owners, jockeys, the horses, racecourses, officials, prizes, trainers and staff, racing journalists, betting, bookmakers, punters, skulduggery all are covered in this delightful collection.

(Hardback)

A modern country postman tells, in a series of short accounts, his highlights delivering the mail to rural characters: encounters with dogs (and bulls), battling the elements, meeting the surprising farmers and cottagers, and seeing the local wildlife on a daily basis.

(Hardback)

More than a recipe book, more than a foraging book, more than a medicinal herbal. Authors of best-seller Hedgerow Medicine share 90 exciting recipes featuring weeds, and showcasing why they are delicious, nutritious, medicinal, too good to waste and free! Cakes, soups, fritters, currys, drinks from nettles, dandelions, ground ivy, hogweed

(Hardback)

After the success of Venison, The Game Larder, here is chef Souto and genius photographer Steve Lees take on modern international recipes for all feathered game: from plucking and butchering to cooking. How to debone, butterfly, crown, truss, fillet and stuff. Pheasant, wild fowl, pigeon, duck etc with top guest chefs from around the world.

(Hardback)

Clear, well-illustrated guidebook showing, step-by-step, how to execute all the casts you will ever need: basic Overhead cast to doublehanded Spey cast, simple Roll cast to flamboyant Snake cast, and more.Useful tips on: which cast to use and when, improving your casting techniques, correcting bad habits, best casting rods, reels and flylines.

(Paperback)

Edward Miller has been running a successful B&B enterprise in a peaceful part of the Lake District for over 25 years. Here he tells his story of how it came about and how he learned through trial and error to not only make a decent profit out of it, but to enjoy (nearly) every minute of it.

(Hardback)

An attractive, practical guide to making all your own household cleaning products. Clean your home and your clothes while being kind to yourself and the environment.

(Hardback)

The Hammer gun is a relatively primitive, totally hand-built, unique, supremely elegant and satisfying work of art; but it also has some genuine advantages over all the expensive modern guns used today. They remain, according to the author, the best guns ever made - and today they are still in many ways better than anything else available.

(Hardback)

Diary of a working dairy farmer: funny, inspiring and informative.

(Hardback)

In this clear and attractive book are all the essential skills you need to be a competent all-round flyfisher. You will know how to tie reliable and easy knots, to construct the right leaders, learn where the fish are most likely to lie, how to cast to them and which flies to use.

(Hardback)

A bullfight is a dramatic spectacle in which a lone man before a crowd faces potential death and the bull a certain death. This step-by-step illustrated guide explains exactly what is happening, and why, at each stage and with each move, in that 15 minute encounter in the arena.

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

Mutton is a great story with its deep impact on the landscape, history and culture of the UK. Bob Kennard addresses all the issues: whats a wether, mutton as a super-meat, mutton farming round the world, how sheep have shaped the landscape, mutton recipes, braxy ham, salt marsh mutton, butchery tips, lists of mutton breeds, directory of suppliers.

(Hardback, New edition)

(Hardback)

The ups and downs of owning a pet dog, celebrated in this powerful heart-warming photographic poem which pays tribute to the joys of Mans Best Friend.

(Hardback)

Roger Evans, Britains favourite dairy farmer, is back with his popular diary telling is fans about his farm, his dogs, his daily ups and downs and his views on everything from the characters in his local pub to the price of milk.

(Hardback)

Farm dogs and family dogs move seamlessly throughout Colin Whittemores life and no one understands the give-and-take between humans and canines better than him. Shepherding, ratting, ferreting, herding, guarding, child-minding, comforting and bonding dogs have done all this and more for him.

(Hardback)

Laurence Catlow is considered one of the finest classical flyfishing writers of our times and here he explores the themes close to an anglers heart: early and late season fishing; mayflies; lost fish; fishing in Wales; in Scotland; on home waters; what fishing really means to an angler.

(Hardback)

Queen Victorias husband Albert encouraged the giving of anniversary presents: a token of love reflecting the years of two people sharing a life together. In paintings and words, this book shows which gift: flower, gemstone or practical item, is appropriate for which anniversary year.

(Hardback)

Barry Ord Clarke, International Fly Tyer of the Year, is back with 28 of his latest flytying techniques, all beautifully illustrated with step-by-step instructions and matching QR code-linked videos for each pattern. Flytying fans all round the world love his dual offering of print and video, best of both worlds for mastering the latest flies.