A biography reassessing the man whose name became a synonym for appeasement: "An important read for anyone with an interest in the prelude to World War II." — The NYMAS ReviewNeville Chamberlain has gone down in history as the architect of appeasement, the prime minister who by sacrificing Czechoslovakia at Munich in September 1938 put Britain on an inevitable path to war.In this radical new appraisal of one of the most vilified politicians of the ...

‘Harris reveals the history of an extraordinary animal rights campaign that I was proud to be associated with. A heartfelt and important account of a movement that inspired thousands’ Benjamin Zephaniah, poet and activist‘When DIY ethos plays out on a grand scale, it has the power to shake governments and change the world. This is a must-read for all contemporary activists’ Moby, musician‘A story of compassion and courage that was c...

'A portfolio of sheer excellence.' -Chris PackhamIn this breathtaking new book, internationally renowned photographer Kevin Morgans celebrates the iconic Atlantic puffin and its place in the ecology of the British Isles.With their brightly coloured beaks, quirky personalities and comical movements, the 'clowns of the sea' are the best loved of all Britain's seabirds. In a series of stunning images from his award-winning portfolio, Kevin Morgans documents th...

A love of birds has always been an important part of the British way of life but in wartime birds came into their own, helping to define our national identity. One the most popular bird books ever, Watching Birds, was published in 1940 while songs like There’ll be Bluebirds over the White Cliffs of Dover epitomized the blitz spirit. Birds even featured in wartime propaganda movies like the 1941 classic The First of the Few starring Leslie Howard where they inspir...

Voted the UK’s Favourite Nature BookThe memoir that inspired Chris Packham's BBC documentary, Asperger’s and MeEvery minute was magical, every single thing it did was fascinating and everything it didn't do was equally wondrous, and to be sat there, with a Kestrel, a real live Kestrel, my own real live Kestrel on my wrist! I felt like I'd climbed through a hole in heaven's fence.An introverted, unu...

Uncover the myths, legends, and secrets of the world’s most iconic trees.Did you know that laurel is said to protect against snakebites and shield against witchcraft? Or that yews are often planted near graveyards to keep the devil out? Across cultures and centuries, trees have stood as guardians of life, inspiring stories that connect us to nature, spirituality, and tradition.The Folklore of Trees brings these tales together in a ...

Introduce young readers to the mystery, wonder, and beauty of the quarter of our world that’s frozen with this picture book companion to the BBC Earth series Frozen Planet narrated by Sir David Attenborough.In the sparkling kingdom of the frozen parts of Earth, there are amazing animals who survive bitter snowstorms, towering icebergs, and frozen seas. Dive under the ice to swim with seal pups, meet a Greenland shark who is likely 250 years old, and spot a...

Uncover the myths, legends, and secrets of the world’s most iconic trees.Did you know that laurel is said to protect against snakebites and shield against witchcraft? Or that yews are often planted near graveyards to keep the devil out? Across cultures and centuries, trees have stood as guardians of life, inspiring stories that connect us to nature, spirituality, and tradition.The Folklore of Trees brings these tales together in a ...

Introduce young readers to the variety, wonder, and beauty of the hidden realm of plants that fuel our world with this picture book companion to the BBC Earth series The Green Planet narrated by Sir David Attenborough.Our green planet is a hidden world where plants can smell, taste, touch, hear, and even “talk.” Right under your feet, and all around you, plants are creating life, battling their enemies, and persuading animals to work for them. Journey to t...

Introduce young readers to the variety, wonder, and beauty of the hidden realm of plants that fuel our world with this picture book companion to the BBC Earth series The Green Planet narrated by Sir David Attenborough.Our green planet is a hidden world where plants can smell, taste, touch, hear, and even “talk.” Right under your feet, and all around you, plants are creating life, battling their enemies, and persuading animals to work for them. Journey to t...

"Nature Is The Answer bursts with ideas, solutions and love for the wondrous, fragile living world of which we are part. It reminds us that hope is a verb with its sleeves rolled up. It shows us that the best answer to anxiety or despair is action — and that just because we cannot save everything does not mean we cannot save anything. Read it and leap!" – Robert MacfarlaneUnderstand eco-anxiety, build resilience, and make sure your demands for the future are heard ...

Celebrates and explains the astonishing range of habitats on Earth and the intricate balance of their animal and plant communitiesThis book is a beautiful visual reference to the world's natural habitats and the plants and animals that live there. It explores global habitat types, including desert, Arctic tundra, and tropical forest - and distinctive regional habitats, such as the windswept puna grasslands of the Andes or the dripping, fern-clad ra...