Hardy's favourite of his own novels; a powerful work with brooding sexual undertones, ahead of its time in addressing themes of divorce, social inequality and land tenure.
'Wonderful and enriching' Adam Nicolson'The best book on conservation and the countryside I have read in years' John Lewis-Stempel'A modern pastoral written with intelligence, wit and lyricism' Cal FlynOur wild places and wildlife are disappearing at a terrifying rate.
WINNER OF THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR CONSERVATION 2023The Sunday Times Science Book of the YearAs seen on Countryfile'If anyone was born to save Britain's rainforests, it was Guy Shrubsole' Sunday TimesShortlisted for the Richard Jefferies Society Literary PrizeTemperate rainforest may once have covered up to one-fifth of Britain, inspiring Celtic druids, Welsh wizards, Romantic poets, and Arthur Conan Doyle's most loved creations.
'Full of wonder and forensic intelligence' Isabella Tree, author of WildingA moving account of Madagascar told by a researcher who has spent over fifty years investigating the mysteries of this remarkable island.
A perfect gift for anyone who loves animals, this fifth and final installment in James Herriot's heartwarming collection, the basis for the All Creatures Great and Small television series.
**This program is read by Nicholas Ralph, star of the PBS Masterpiece series**"e;Nicholas Ralph's readings of Herriot's stories are as comforting an experience as the show, and even more immersive.
A heartwarming tale of abandoned dogs and their savioursAmong the cobblestone villages and towns of rural Bulgaria, a dedicated team of unsung heroes led by Emma and Anthony Smith works tirelessly to change the destiny of street dogs.
A profound meditation on climate change and the Anthropocene and an urgent search for the fossils-industrial, chemical, geological-that humans are leaving behindA Times Book of the Year * A Daily Telegraph Book of the YearWhat will the world look like ten thousand or ten million years from now?
See through the eyes of the Brontes as you immerse yourself in their lives and landscapes, wandering the very same paths they each would have walked in search of the inspiration behind their novels and poetry.
'An outstanding book' SpectatorThe story of the short life and tragic death of Bowland Beth - an English Hen Harrier - which dramatically highlights the major issues in UK conservation.
*A WATERSTONES AND GUARDIAN BEST BOOK OF 2024**SHORTLISTED FOR THE WESTMINSTER BOOK AWARDS*'Both dynamite and medicine' AMY-JANE BEER'It couldn't be more relevant' JAMES O'BRIEN'Timely and rousing' THE TIMES________________________________The lie of the land: that Britain's landowners care for the countryside.
This fully updated special edition of the classic complete guide to the edible species that grow around us includes a new foreword from the author and a plate section with identification guides for all major species.
"e;This collection gives listeners a peek into Herriot's life, tracing parallels between his time on rural homesteads and his well-loved tales, and inviting listeners to sit back, relax and reminisce about more peaceful times.
