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The Breath of the Gods: The History and Future of the Wind
Simon Winchester
Paper Book
Sunday Times bestselling author Simon Winchester returns with a thought-provoking history of the wind, written in his edifying and entertaining style. What is going on with our atmosphere? The headlines are filled with news of devastating hurricanes, murderous tornadoes, and...
What Sheep Think About the Weather: How to Listen to What Animals Are Trying to Say
Amelia Thomas
Paper Book
'A thought-provoking and very readable book' The Mail on Sunday 'A breezily written yet wise and complex book on what animals think, feel and know.' Sy Montgomery, Times Literary Supplement Are animals trying to talk to us? And can we learn to listen? ...
Spinosaur Tales: The Biology and Ecology of the Spinosaurs
David Hone
Paper Book
The spinosaurs - the dinosaur group that includes the largest land predator of all time, the awe-inspiring Spinosaurus - star in this cutting-edge review. The giant sail-backed carnivorous dinosaur Spinosaurus is one of the most famous of all dinosaurs; a staple...
Lost Wonders: 10 Tales of Extinction from the 21st Century
Tom Lathan
Paper Book
In Lost Wonders author and journalist Tom Lathan tells the powerful stories of ten species that have lived, died out and been declared extinct since the turn of the twenty-first century. Many scientists believe that we are currently living through the Earth's sixth mass...
A Short History of Nearly Everything 2.0
Bill Bryson
Paper Book
In this fully revised and updated edition of the best-selling popular science book of the 21st century, Bill Bryson makes complex subjects clear and compelling for everyone with an interest in the world around them. NOW FULLY REVISED AND UPDATED. 'Possibly the...
What Does Rain Smell Like?: Discover the fascinating answers to the most curious weather questions from two expert meteorologists
Clare Nasir
Paper Book
100 fascinating questions on the wild ways of the weather
The Hidden Seasons: A Calendar of Nature’s Clues (Natural Navigation)
Tristan Gooley
Paper Book
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE HIDDEN CLUES AND SIGNS OF NATURE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, FROM THE BESTSELLING PIONEER OF NATURAL NAVIGATION 'A brilliant guide to the signs and wonders of the natural world . . . the author's alertness and expertise are impressive, and he makes a...
Peatlands: A Journey Between Land and Water
Alys Fowler
Paper Book
'Why do I like bogs so much? I think it is because I feel very at home with them, I think this has something to do with my queerness and their queer nature as a space.' The value of peat bogs as a natural resource and haven of biodiversity is undisputed, yet few of us have...
Vanished: An Unnatural History of Extinction
Sadiah Qureshi
Paper Book
SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY TRIVEDI SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE 2025 & BSHS PICKSTONE PRIZE 2026 A GUARDIAN & TELEGRAPH BEST SCIENCE BOOK 2025 WATERSTONES BEST POPULAR SCIENCE BOOK 2025 'A vital and important book' David Olusoga From an...

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