Nature and the natural world: general interest

The perfect cosy read for 2025 - cats and food come together as the seasons changeMeet Chimaki and Norimaki - two young cats lost in the sprawling metropolis of Tokyo, sniffing out cat-lovers who might be kind enough give them a ride or place to sleep for the night .

The perfect, fun-filled Christmas gift for birdwatching enthusiastsDid you know that a bird's visible 'knees' are actually its ankles?

Introducing 70 of the world's most dazzling, extraordinary and, at times, disturbing insects.

Un viaje intimo y conmovedor comienza con la llegada de Guapa, una perra que no solo se convierte en companera, sino en maestra de vida.

A collection of 50 fragrant, floral, fruity and herbal cocktail recipes.

Is your dog an Indiana Bones or a Droolius CaesarFrom majestic wolves roaming the wild to handbag fillers in sparkly diamond collars, dogs have fully embraced their position as man's best friend and the world's greatest freeloader.

Find out ALL ABOUT space in this fun-filled fact book for kids aged 7+.

If you're looking for simple, visual guide to all of the core sciences, this book is for you.

"e;If animals could speak, the dog would be a blundering outspoken fellow; but the cat would have the rare grace of never saying a word too much.

Do you ever feel that life isn't going to plan?

Rivers are the great natural arteries that run through our lives.

WITH A NEW FOREWORD BY DARA McANULTYTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'His writing is as impressive and as enjoyable as his TV programmes and there can be no higher praise' Daily Express'A marvellous book .

How to Survive in the Woods: [Essential Skills and Tools to Stay Alive in the Woods] Your Survival Kit to Find "e;Food, Shelter, Fire, and Navigation.

The ninth instalment of the bestselling and most-loved almanac on the market

 

The original and bestselling almanac

 

Reconnect with the seasons in Britain and Ireland with this month-by-month guide to the world around us - including tide tables, sunrises and moon phases; wildlife and folklore; seasonal recipes and more.

The Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to 2026 gives you the tools and inspiration you need to celebrate, mark and appreciate each month of the year in your own particular way.

Divided into the 12 months, a set of tables each month gives it the feel and weight of a traditional almanac, providing practical information that gives access to the outdoors and the seasons, perfect for expeditions, woodland foraging and beach holidays. And it's the ideal gift!

You will find yourself referring to The Almanac all year long, revisiting it again and again, and looking forward to the next edition as the year draws to a close.

PRAISE FOR THE ALMANAC:
'Lia Leendertz's classic almanac never fails to delight' - The Herald
'It's a perfect Christmas present' - Allan Jenkins, The Observer
'The perfect companion to the seasons' - India Knight
'Indispensable' - Sir Bob Geldof
'This book is your bible' - The Independent
'I love this gem of a book' - Cerys Matthews

Sunday Times bestseller, December 2025

**LONGLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2026** Sublime .

»Bemerkenswert, die oft romantisierte Rolle der Bäuerin so ins rechte Licht zu setzen.

Cuando Vida, su amada companera de vida, parte de este mundo, la autora queda sumida en un abismo de dolor.

An ideal gift for all amateur and seasoned astronomers, the perfect ebook for stargazing.

An ideal gift for all amateur and seasoned astronomers, the perfect ebook for stargazing.

Reisen mit Hund: Abenteuer auf vier Pfoten beschreibt eine innovative Perspektive auf das Reisen mit Hunden in einer Zeit, in der solche Unternehmungen zunehmend populär werden.

What happens when a teenage fishing trip becomes a life-altering encounter with the impossible?

Make any dog a retrieverHow can you keep your dog entertained and in superb physical condition without going on a two-hour walk every day?

In diesem Pocketguide findest Du praktische Tipps für den Umgang mit Schweinen für die tägliche Arbeit.

'Mind-shifting, heart-lifting' ISABELLA TREE'Inspiring and essential' ALASTAIR HUMPHREYS'As entertaining as it is enlightening' INDEPENDENTThe majority of the world now lives in some form of urban environment.

'A curious-minded and subtle intervention in the politics of the countryside' Sunday Times'Galbraith spent three years investigating the truth about rural Britain and how we treat it.