When Frenchmen Charles Blondin became the first daredevil to tightrope walk across Niagara Falls in June 1859, he opened the doors of imagination for all sorts of human ingenuity (and stupidity) for which the Falls became famous for more than a century.
'Carri Westgarth's unique combination of scholarship and practical experience with dogs will make this the go-to book for every enquiring dog owner' Dr John Bradshaw, bestselling author of In Defence of DogsWhat if your dog could teach you a few new tricks for living a happier, healthier life?
A beautifully illustrated guide to the marvellous and varied world of trees, and a fascinating introduction to the hidden secrets of 52 British species.
'The perfect accompaniment to a year of forest walks'Gardens Illustrated 'Books of the Year'A seductive mix of science, history and culture'Tracy Chevalier'I love this book'Lauren Laverne, as featured on BBC Radio 6 MusicA wondrous seasonal journey through Britain and Ireland's trees.
Impulskontrolle beim Hund: Mit einfachen und wirksamen Strategien zu einem harmonischen und konfliktfreien MiteinanderLebhaft, verspielt, von allem zu begeistern und quirlig im ganzen Haus unterwegs – ein fröhlicher Hund ist Grund zur Freude und zaubert Besitzern mit seiner Lebendigkeit ein Lächeln ins Gesicht.
At this very moment, explorers in some of the most remote and dangerous places on earth, from the deepest parts of the ocean, to the highest mountains, and to outer space are enduring unimaginable hardships to expand our knowledge and save what is truly important.
Wrap up warm and retreat to the wintry countryside with farmer and Countryfile presenter Adam Henson, as he recounts his Christmas memories tending to an assorted cast of animals, and celebrates the farmers who make our celebrations possible.
Eine abenteuerliche Expedition zu den Geheimnissen unter der ErdoberflächeDer letzte unerforschte Kontinent liegt direkt unter unseren Füßen und wartet auf diejenigen, die sich in seine Höhlen wagen und seine verborgenen Seen und Flüsse befahren.
Featuring incredible photography and insight from an international team with long-term ties to the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Bat Island spotlights the unique beauty and environmental importance of the seventy-six species of bats on Panama's Barro Colorado Island.
'An epic quest - in which the journey is at least as entertaining as the end result' - Stephen Moss, author of Ten Birds That Changed the World'Humorous, touching and refreshingly unsentimental' - Colin Thubron, author of Shadow of the Silk Road'Highly entertaining and gloriously obsessional' - Philip Hoare, author of Leviathan'A wise, rude, hilarious and oddly moving account' - Ed Caesar, author of The Moth and the Mountain~ ~ ~The problem started, as problems often do, with a penguin.
100 short runs - ranging from 1 to 10 miles - ideal for beginners and experienced runners alike and travelling through beautiful countryside of all kinds, from ancient woodland and meadows studded with wildflowers to rugged headlands with uninterrupted views of the sea.
Florence Kennedy offers a unique, modern approach to flower arranging: breaking away from the stiff structure and formality of traditional floral displays, her floristry style is practical, accessible and achievable.
A classic for our times MONIQUE ROFFEY Haunting, beautiful Anima will live with me for a long time CAL FLYN'A book that mesmerises with its sense of adventure and epic sweep, this is creative non-fiction at its best' GUARDIANOver the course of one summer, Kapka Kassabova lives with perhaps the last true pastoralists in Europe.
When Peter Wohlleben began his work in forest management in the year one thousand nine hundred and eighty -seven, what he knew about the hidden life of the trees was similar to what the butcher or Al -Qasab knew about the emotional life of animals.
In order to know what we should eat or not, in this book -which turned into a documentary film that the writer investigates the aspects of our food that we do not know anything about, what is behind every fish we eat, and every chicken is transfer Uncomfortable.
