Earth Sciences, Geography, Environment, Planning

How long do humans have left on Earth?

A vivid description of one of the most ambitious scientific projects undertaken in the 19th century, and the men who undertook the measurement of the Himalayas and the mapping of the Indian subcontinent: William Lambton and George Everest.

An illustrated ebook documenting the hugely varied and always entertaining career of one of Britain's best-loved travel writers.

Another volume in the widely-read New Naturalist series, this book is an in-depth study of the natural developments and history of Galloway and surrounding areas.

This latest volume in the New Naturalist series provides a comprehensive study of wildlife conservation in Britain, concentrating on events in the last 30 years.

Loch Lomondside is celebrated for its outstanding scenery.

Sea-Birds introduces us to the sea-birds of the North Atlantic, an ocean in which about half the world sea-bird species have been seen at one time or another.

Due to the level of detail, maps are best viewed on a tablet.

The true story of Gerard Mercator, the greatest map-maker of all time, who was condemned to death as a heretic.

HarperCollins is proud to present a range of best-loved, essential classics.

This ebook edition does not include illustrations.

Originally published as The God Species: How the Planet Can Survive the Age of HumansThe green movement has got it very wrong.

Shortlisted for the BBC Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-fiction 2011.

Zero Waste Home is the ultimate guide to simplified, sustainable living from Bea Johnson, 'the priestess of waste-free living' (The New York Times).

A classic of mountaineering literature, this is the story of the harrowing first ascent of the North Face of the Eiger, the most legendary and terrifying climb in history.

From the bestselling historian and acclaimed broadcaster'A rich social history .

One of the most exciting debut novels for years - and a book that does for birdwatching what Trainspotting did for smack addiction.

Shortlisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize and winner of the Royal Society Prize for Science Books, Richard Holmes's dazzling portrait of the age of great scientific discovery is a groundbreaking achievement.

The biography of one of Britain's greatest explorers by a brilliant young writer.

Annie Proulx, one of America's finest writers, invites us to share her experience in the building of her new home on a rich plot of untouched, unspoilt prairie and her pleasure in uncovering of the layers of American history locked beneath the topsoil.

New Naturalist Wildfowl provides a much-anticipated overview of the fascinating birds that have become icons of our diminishing wilderness areas.

Don't just sit there, do something.

An authoritative and entertaining account of the earliest ambassadors, who were at once diplomats, explorers and chroniclers of exotic civilisations.

This edition does not include illustrations.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY TRIVEDI SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE 2025A GUARDIAN & TELEGRAPH BEST SCIENCE BOOK 2025WATERSTONES BEST POPULAR SCIENCE BOOK 2025'A vital and important book' David Olusoga From an award-winning historian of race, science and empire, a path-breaking and poignant history of extinction as a scientific idea, an imperial legacy and a political choiceAnyone alive today is among a tiny fraction of the once living: over 90% of species that ever existed are now extinct.

Eat good, do good, stay odd.

In this powerful collection of interviews, Noam Chomsky exposes the problems of our world today, as we stand in this period of monumental change, preparing for a more hopeful tomorrow.

Travel is an intrinsic part of many of our lives.

In this book, Sharon Amos explains how to design and create a beautiful garden for little or no money, offering tips on bartering for clippings, getting a bargain at garage sales or neighbourhood fairs, digging up suckers or adapting wild species and controlling them in a garden environment.

Bestselling author Colm O'Regan is a worrier.

'Fun, festive and fabulous.

In twenty short books, Penguin brings you the classics of the environmental movement.

In twenty short books, Penguin brings you the classics of the environmental movement.

Design your own modern green space with expert gardener Joe Swift.

Support and protect the natural world with tips from expert gardener Joe Swift.

Transform your home with tips from expert gardener Joe Swift.

'A roaring tale .

'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.

Increasing numbers of urban dwellers has led to many of us feeling alienated from the natural world.

Grown your own food with expert gardener Joe Swift.

Logistics accounts for around 9-10% of global CO2 emissions and will be one of the hardest economic sectors to decarbonize.

TWELVE MOONS follows a year spent caught between the wild sea and the changing moon of the wide Northumberland skies.

'A necessary book and I can think of no writer better qualified to write it' Cal Flyn What if Chernobyl was just the beginning?

Many know Ilya as an artist, musician, writer, or athlete, but in this book, he reveals an unexpected side: an ancient historian and traveler, inviting readers on a fascinating journey through the ancient cities of Anatolia and Northern Cyprus.

An all-new edition of one of the most influential books in the earth sciences, endorsed by the International Association of Sedimentologists Richly illustrated with hundreds of new images, this is a completely new edition of the well-known classic text Reading s Sedimentary Environments: Processes, Facies and Stratigraphy.

We shape mobility with words, and in turn, those words shape how we move, build, and experience our cities.

Nature is powerful and unpredictable.

This book invites you to look downward, to discover a hidden world that sustains life on the planet without us noticing.

Rewilding the Human Heart is a poetic manifesto for remembering what we were never meant to forget—our sacred belonging to the Earth and each other.

An autonomous vehicle speeding down a highway at 70 mph relies entirely on an array of external cameras to identify pedestrians and calculate distances.