Nature and the natural world: general interest

A stunning novel which examines our fears, prejudices and desires, from the author of Ghost MacIndoe and Invisible.

A new collection of rural writings celebrating the pleasures of the country life - in particular fishing and shooting - by the eminent military historian and former editor of the Daily Telegraph, Max Hastings.

The story of two nineteenth-century scientists who revealed one of the most significant and exciting events in the natural history of this planet: the existence of dinosaurs.

A collection of charming and celebrated writings about cats, from Doris Lessing, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature.

This is a brand new, fully updated edition of the natural history classic first published in the New Naturalist series in 1973 as The Pollination of Flowers.

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

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

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

The man who listens to horses talks to people.

This edition does not include illustrations.

Acclaimed author Matt Ridley's thrilling follow-up to his bestseller Genome.

Natural history, perhaps more than any other pursuit or study, has always relied heavily on books.

The phenomenon of bird migration has fascinated people from time immemorial.

Animal mind magic and the psychic power of the natural world - gives you the right to make choices.

A second collection of incredible and heart-warming canine stories from around the world, from the bestselling author of The Dog That Saved My Life.

A lyrical, evocative and wonderfully original wartime memoir about life on a farm in the Cotswolds, seen through the eyes of a child.

You've heard of the Horse Whisperer - now meet the woman who uses similar methods to train dogs.

The latest mystery for the Third Pig Detective Agency.

A lifetime's fishing experiences written by one of the UK's leading fly fishermen.

Over the years, millions of school children must have written out their address in the same way - their house number and street, their town, their country, their continent, planet Earth, the universe.

A BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week'A subject that could not be more important.

Welcome to Berecombe-by-the-Sea for a year of very special celebrations.

'I went for a walk around the garden.

'I knew dogs could make a difference to the children's lives.

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.

Swifts live almost entirely in the air.

Humans are the only mammals to walk on two, rather than four, legs.

The Smell of Summer Grass is based partly on the long out of print 'Perch Hill'.

*The Sunday Times Bestseller*'Extraordinary Insects is a joy' The TimesA Sunday Times Nature Book of the Year 2019A journey into the weird, wonderful and truly astonishing lives of the small but mighty creatures who keep the world turning.

To wolf expert, Shaun Ellis, wolves aren't just his work, they're also his family.

Five incredible true stories of canine bravery in wartime.

Slugs and snails are part of the great Phylum Mollusca, a group that contains creatures as varied as the fast-moving squid or the sedentary clams, cockles and mussels.

The funny, touching and entertaining story of how Jo Hardy, the star of BBC2's Young Vets, gets to grips with animals big and small, friendly and not-at-all-happy, on the road to becoming a fully qualified vet.

Meet the dogs who searched for life amongst the ruins of the Twin Towers.

This edition does not include illustrations.

The word 'aliens' can be used in many ways, to invoke fear, dislike and fascination.

Sunday Times BestsellerA breathtaking and beautiful exploration of our planet, this groundbreaking book accompanies the BBC One TV series, providing the deepest answers to the simplest questions.

J P McEvoy looks at remarkable phenomenon of a solar eclipse through a thrilling narrative that charts the historical, cultural and scientific relevance of solar eclipses through the ages and explores the significance of this rare event.

The Collins Nature Library is a new series of classic British nature writing - reissues of long-lost seminal works.

The Collins Nature Library is a new series of classic British nature writing - reissues of long-lost seminal works.

For the first time ever, a DVD featuring exclusive video and audio material accompanies the latest New Naturalist volume, a multimedia first for the series.

Harnessing recent developments in computer technology, the latest New Naturalist volume uses the most up-to-date and accurate maps, diagrams and photographs to analyse the diverse landscapes of Scotland.

A comprehensive, authoritative account of the natural history of the seashore, from earliest times to the present day.

Have you ever wondered where the best places to go are to see leaping salmon, rutting deer, diving gannets, breaching whales or bluebell woods in full bloom?

A heartwarming collection of stories from a woman who brings together disadvantaged children and abandoned racehorses, with remarkable results.

This edition does not include illustrations.

An enchanting tale of travels among South East Asia's Sea Gypsies, scattered groups of semi-nomadic fisher people who occupy the spaces between the islands.

A compact introduction to observing, predicting, and understanding the weatherNote: this ebook for black and white devices was originally created and printed in colour.

Dragonflies are among the most ancient of living creatures - few insect groups fascinate as much or are more immediately recognisable.

With less than twenty species worldwide and only four British and Irish species, the grouse is surprisingly well-known.