(Hardback)

An inspiring exploration of the power and beauty of British weather in all its wild and stormy forms

(Paperback)

In Pursuit of Champions is the story of the Pkorokoro Miranda Shorebird Centre how a group of passionate, dedicated people built something from nothing, creating a globally recognised hub for shorebird protection and advocacy all from an obscure rural corner of a little country at the bottom of the world.

(Paperback, 2nd ed.)

(Hardback)

Offers an approach to gundog training for beginners and seasoned trainers alike. This title contains advice on the selection of your Labrador Retriever and information regarding his care and management from puppy to veteran. It gives step-by-step guidance on his training and how to make smooth progress towards the finished article.

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

This book helps readers to understand and recognize signs of pain and discomfort, taking appropriate measures to address and alleviate them.

(Hardback)

A richly illustrated collection of essays on earth and human science from 12 of today's leading thinkers. From stars to cells, quantum theory to capitalism, ancient fossils to Artificial Intelligence, this book delivers a holistic understanding of our planet and is a trusted tool kit for an informed and enlightened future.

(Hardback)

A compact edition of Joseph Banks' extraordinary botanical engravings of flora discovered on Captain Cook's first voyage.

(Paperback)

Extensively and beautifully illustrated from the archives of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Joseph Hooker Botanical Trailblazer takes the reader on an extraordinary voyage with one of the worlds greatest botanists, highlighting his relationships with family, travelling companions, friends and colleagues who influenced his life and botanical ideas.

(Hardback)

(Paperback)

Canaries have been domesticated since the fifteenth century, when the Spanish first imported them from their Canary Isles home, attracted by their melodic song. Since then their popularity as a caged bird has spread throughout the world. This book introduces several of the different types of canary that are popular.

(Paperback)

A guide to the domesticated goose. It shows how this intelligent bird has been absorbed into different cultures throughout history: from the taming of the Greylag and the Swan goose to the exhibition of the mighty Toulouse.

(Hardback)

An invaluable reference for those new to keeping goats through to those with more experience.

(Hardback)

Parrots are considered to be one of the most intelligent types of bird and it is their innate characteristics that have made them popular to keep as pets since the Roman times, although parrot-keeping reached its peak only in the last century. Their popularity can be attributed to their colourful plumage, their intelligence and flair for mimicry.

(Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)

This plant glossary includes all descriptive terms used in floras, plant field guides and monographs. In this second edition 4,500 botanical terms are described with accompanying illustrations, including a new section on vegetation terms and an updated colour section.

(Hardback)

This newest edition to the Kew Pocketbooks series showcases choice examples of house plants.

(Hardback)

An exploration of poisonous plants, showcased through paintings from Kew's archives

(Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)

A guide to the commonly encountered and ecologically important plants of the tropics. In this second edition, an additional 17 plant families are described, bringing the total number to 104, all described in detail and richly illustrated showing the important identification characters.

(Paperback, New edition)

Discover how one of the world's best tree collections came to be; learn the stories behind 20 of its most intriguing trees and find out just why trees are so important to us all.

(Paperback)

(Paperback)

The enthralling examination of one of the most popular and most intriguing animals in the deep blue sea

(Hardback)

Kew's Millennium Seed Bank is a unique, global asset. The largest seed bank of its kind in the world dedicated to wild plant species, it contains theworld's most diverse seed collections. The Last Great Plant Hunt describes the importance of seed collecting and the work of Kew's Millennium Seed Bank.

(Paperback)

This absorbing and often astonishing history of legendary gems is told with style and wit by expert gemmologist Eric Bruton. Prospecting and mining details, plus the inside (and sometimes sordid) stories of how enormous stones were cut and dispersed in great secrecy, make this book a 'must' read for the gemmologist and jeweller.

(Paperback)

Taxonomic account of the legumes in Bahia. 25 illustrations and 16 colour plates.