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The inspiring guide to the wonders of the air, sky, and space, from the award-winning scientist

by Dr Lucy Rogers ...

**A NEW SCIENTIST BEST NEW SCIENCE BOOK APRIL 2026‘Stand out … a persuasive case for getting our noses out of our phones and raising our eyes to the skies.’ Financial Times**'A book rich with light, love, and the best kind of astonishment.' Helen Macdonald, author of H is for HawkWitness millions of bats pour out of a Borneo cave at dusk, explore a vibrant kite market in India, venture to Tornado ... Read more

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**A NEW SCIENTIST BEST NEW SCIENCE BOOK APRIL 2026‘Stand out … a persuasive case for getting our noses out of our phones and raising our eyes to the skies.’ Financial Times**'A book rich with light, love, and the best kind of astonishment.' Helen Macdonald, author of H is for HawkWitness millions of bats pour out of a Borneo cave at dusk, explore a vibrant kite market in India, venture to Tornado
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Forgotten Forests

Twelve Thousand Years of British and Irish Woodlands

by Jonathan Mullard ...

Ancient trees, some over a thousand years old, are dotted around the British Isles, the last survivors of a lost world. Now, new scientific studies of these trees and of fossilised forests and of our oldest wooden artifacts can help us to understand the many woodlands that have disappeared from our landscapes.Locked in ice for more than twenty thousand years, the lands that now make up Britain and ... Read more

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Ancient trees, some over a thousand years old, are dotted around the British Isles, the last survivors of a lost world. Now, new scientific studies of these trees and of fossilised forests and of our oldest wooden artifacts can help us to understand the many woodlands that have disappeared from our landscapes.Locked in ice for more than twenty thousand years, the lands that now make up Britain and
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Nightfaring

In Search of the Disappearing Darkness

by Megan Eaves-Egenes ...

‘A truly powerful paean to the night sky’ CAROLINE EDEN, author of Black Sea________________________________________________________________At a time of personal crisis, travel writer and ‘dark sky’ advocate Megan Eaves-Egenes turned to the stars for solace. But those same stars, which have guided humankind since the very earliest cultures, are vanishing. As nocturnal cities bleach our skies – ... Read more

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‘A truly powerful paean to the night sky’ CAROLINE EDEN, author of Black Sea________________________________________________________________At a time of personal crisis, travel writer and ‘dark sky’ advocate Megan Eaves-Egenes turned to the stars for solace. But those same stars, which have guided humankind since the very earliest cultures, are vanishing. As nocturnal cities bleach our skies –
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Natural Connection

What indigenous wisdom & marginalised people teach us about environmental action

by Joycelyn Longdon ...

'Urgent, profound and compassionate’ ROBERT MACFARLANE'Truly original ... Reading it is a balm' AFUA HIRSCH'Fascinating and thought provoking' CAL FLYNA lyrical, deeply researched and original work of narrative non-fiction by University of Cambridge environmental justice, AI and bioacoustics researcher and educator Joycelyn Longdon.Natural Connection illuminates the wondrous awe of the natural ... Read more

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'Urgent, profound and compassionate’ ROBERT MACFARLANE'Truly original ... Reading it is a balm' AFUA HIRSCH'Fascinating and thought provoking' CAL FLYNA lyrical, deeply researched and original work of narrative non-fiction by University of Cambridge environmental justice, AI and bioacoustics researcher and educator Joycelyn Longdon.Natural Connection illuminates the wondrous awe of the natural
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Dream State

'The Paper Palace meets Jonathan Franzen' Sunday Times Style

by Eric Puchner ...

The transporting, immersive book of the summer: 'a book to lose yourself in' Guardian ⭐ An Oprah's Book Club pick⭐ An instant New York Times bestseller⭐ Book of the Year: The Times, Guardian, Woman & Home and BBCThe Paper Palace meets Jonathan Franzen' Sunday Times Style'A totally involving and moving literar... ... Read more

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The transporting, immersive book of the summer: 'a book to lose yourself in' Guardian ⭐ An Oprah's Book Club pick⭐ An instant New York Times bestseller⭐ Book of the Year: The Times, Guardian, Woman & Home and BBCThe Paper Palace meets Jonathan Franzen' Sunday Times Style'A totally involving and moving literar...
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Into the Wild

Meet The Modern-Day Explorer ‘Keeping Adventure Alive’

by Lucy Shepherd ...

Pre-order Lucy Shepherd’s story of her journey to become an explorer, her world-first expedition across the Amazon’s Kanuku Mountains and her mission to share the wild places of our world.‘Not just a story of an extreme journey, but of courage, humility and growth. Lucy Shepherd writes with honesty and heart and this book is a powerful reminder that exploration is still alive’ - BEAR GRYLLS'An ... Read more

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Pre-order Lucy Shepherd’s story of her journey to become an explorer, her world-first expedition across the Amazon’s Kanuku Mountains and her mission to share the wild places of our world.‘Not just a story of an extreme journey, but of courage, humility and growth. Lucy Shepherd writes with honesty and heart and this book is a powerful reminder that exploration is still alive’ - BEAR GRYLLS'An
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The Hidden Seasons

The ultimate guide to reading the clues and signs of nature's calendar all year round: perfect summer reading for nature lovers

by Tristan Gooley ...

READ THE HIDDEN CLUES AND SIGNS OF NATURE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WITH THE BESTSELLING PIONEER OF NATURAL NAVIGATION'Another triumph from our unsurpassed expert on how to read the signs of nature. Indeed, his best book yet, which is saying something!' - John Lewis-Stempel, author of MEADOWLAND'When we know what to look for and what it means, seasonal moments that were once hidden shine brightly . . . ... Read more

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READ THE HIDDEN CLUES AND SIGNS OF NATURE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WITH THE BESTSELLING PIONEER OF NATURAL NAVIGATION'Another triumph from our unsurpassed expert on how to read the signs of nature. Indeed, his best book yet, which is saying something!' - John Lewis-Stempel, author of MEADOWLAND'When we know what to look for and what it means, seasonal moments that were once hidden shine brightly . . .
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The Insect Epiphany

How Our Six-Legged Allies Shape Human Culture

by Barrett Klein ...

From entomologist Barrett Klein comes a buzz-worthy exploration of the many ways insects have affected human society, history, and cultureAs heard on Science Friday.Insects surround us. They fuel life on Earth through their roles as pollinators, predators, and prey, but rarely do we consider the outsize influence they have had on our culture and civilization. Their anatomy and habits inform how we ... Read more

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From entomologist Barrett Klein comes a buzz-worthy exploration of the many ways insects have affected human society, history, and cultureAs heard on Science Friday.Insects surround us. They fuel life on Earth through their roles as pollinators, predators, and prey, but rarely do we consider the outsize influence they have had on our culture and civilization. Their anatomy and habits inform how we
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Owls of the Eastern Ice

The Quest to Find and Save the World's Largest Owl

by Jonathan C. Slaght ...

The Times Nature Book of the Year 2020Winner of the PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing AwardA Finalist for the Stanford Dolman Travel Book of the Year Award'Remarkable. If only every endangered species had a guardian angel as impassioned, courageous and pragmatic as Jonathan Slaght' Isabella Tree, author of Wilding'Gripping</str... ... Read more

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The Times Nature Book of the Year 2020Winner of the PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing AwardA Finalist for the Stanford Dolman Travel Book of the Year Award'Remarkable. If only every endangered species had a guardian angel as impassioned, courageous and pragmatic as Jonathan Slaght' Isabella Tree, author of Wilding'Gripping</str...
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Goliath’s Curse

The History and Future of Societal Collapse

by Luke Kemp ...

**A radical retelling of human history through collapse – from the dawn of our species to the urgent existential threats of the twenty-first century and beyond.** FEATURED IN THE NEW BBC SERIES CIVILISATIONS: RISE AND FALL ****** THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER **‘A brilliant, utterly convincing account of the evolution of human society and why we are probably reaching humanity's end days’ HENRY MARSH ... Read more

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**A radical retelling of human history through collapse – from the dawn of our species to the urgent existential threats of the twenty-first century and beyond.** FEATURED IN THE NEW BBC SERIES CIVILISATIONS: RISE AND FALL ****** THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER **‘A brilliant, utterly convincing account of the evolution of human society and why we are probably reaching humanity's end days’ HENRY MARSH
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The Place of Tides

by James Rebanks ...

WATERSTONES NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE MONTHTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER‘Enchanting’ Telegraph‘Miraculous’ Isabella Tree‘Exquisite’ FTFrom the No.1 bestselling author of The Shepherd's Life, an unforgettable story of friendship, redemption and a life-changing voyage of discovery on a remote Norwegian island<st... ... Read more

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WATERSTONES NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE MONTHTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER‘Enchanting’ Telegraph‘Miraculous’ Isabella Tree‘Exquisite’ FTFrom the No.1 bestselling author of The Shepherd's Life, an unforgettable story of friendship, redemption and a life-changing voyage of discovery on a remote Norwegian island<st...
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Strange Natures

Conservation in the Era of Synthetic Biology

by Kent H. Redford, William M. Adams ...

A groundbreaking examination of the implications of synthetic biology for biodiversity conservationNature almost everywhere survives on human terms. The distinction between what is natural and what is human-made, which has informed conservation for centuries, has become blurred. When scientists can reshape genes more or less at will, what does it mean to conserve nature?The tools of synthetic ... Read more

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A groundbreaking examination of the implications of synthetic biology for biodiversity conservationNature almost everywhere survives on human terms. The distinction between what is natural and what is human-made, which has informed conservation for centuries, has become blurred. When scientists can reshape genes more or less at will, what does it mean to conserve nature?The tools of synthetic
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Silent Earth

Averting the Insect Apocalypse

by Dave Goulson ...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Read this book, then look and wonder' Sunday Times*A TLS Book of the Year*We have to learn to live as part of nature, not apart from it. And the first step is to start looking after the insects, the little creatures that make our shared world go round.Insects are essential for life as we know it - without them, our world would look vastly different. Draw... ... Read more

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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER'Read this book, then look and wonder' Sunday Times*A TLS Book of the Year*We have to learn to live as part of nature, not apart from it. And the first step is to start looking after the insects, the little creatures that make our shared world go round.Insects are essential for life as we know it - without them, our world would look vastly different. Draw...
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Think Like a Forest

Letters to my Children from a Changing Planet

by Ben Rawlence ...

‘Beautiful and thought-provoking’ Cal FlynHow do we raise children in a climate emergency?What should we teach them - and what kind of future are we preparing them for?Ben Rawlence began writing to his eldest daughter before she was born, trying to understand what it means to bring a child into a world facing ecological breakdown. Over the next twelve years, these letters – written to his two ... Read more

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‘Beautiful and thought-provoking’ Cal FlynHow do we raise children in a climate emergency?What should we teach them - and what kind of future are we preparing them for?Ben Rawlence began writing to his eldest daughter before she was born, trying to understand what it means to bring a child into a world facing ecological breakdown. Over the next twelve years, these letters – written to his two
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The Life and Death of St. Kilda

The moving story of a vanished island community

by Tom Steel ...

The extraordinary story of the UK’s most gruelling and spectacularly beautiful islands. Tom Steel’s acclaimed portrait of the St Kildan’s lives is now updated in this reissued edition.Situated at the westernmost point of the United Kingdom, the spectacularly beautiful but utterly bleak island of St Kilda is familiar to virtually nobody. A lonely archipelago off the coast of Scotland, it is hard to ... Read more

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The extraordinary story of the UK’s most gruelling and spectacularly beautiful islands. Tom Steel’s acclaimed portrait of the St Kildan’s lives is now updated in this reissued edition.Situated at the westernmost point of the United Kingdom, the spectacularly beautiful but utterly bleak island of St Kilda is familiar to virtually nobody. A lonely archipelago off the coast of Scotland, it is hard to
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Burning Questions

The Sunday Times bestseller from Booker prize winner Margaret Atwood

by Margaret Atwood ...

Atwood aims her constant curiosity and impish humour at our world and reports back to us on what she finds, in this frank, generous gift of a book.In it she seeks answers to Burning Questions such as:Why do people everywhere, in all cultures, tell stories?How can we live on our planet?What do zombies have to do with authoritarianism?The roller-coaster period covered in the collection brought an ... Read more

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Atwood aims her constant curiosity and impish humour at our world and reports back to us on what she finds, in this frank, generous gift of a book.In it she seeks answers to Burning Questions such as:Why do people everywhere, in all cultures, tell stories?How can we live on our planet?What do zombies have to do with authoritarianism?The roller-coaster period covered in the collection brought an
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Resurrection Trust

Stories about living sustainably from the Green Stories competition

by Jane Roberts ...

A collection of funny, dark, mad, bad, upbeat, downbeat and fantastical short stories about living sustainability from the University of Southampton's Green Stories writing competition.From eco communities to singing buildings, and sharing economies to resetting the earth back to prehistoric times, these stories showcase a myriad of different ideas about how humans can live more harmoniously with ... Read more

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A collection of funny, dark, mad, bad, upbeat, downbeat and fantastical short stories about living sustainability from the University of Southampton's Green Stories writing competition.From eco communities to singing buildings, and sharing economies to resetting the earth back to prehistoric times, these stories showcase a myriad of different ideas about how humans can live more harmoniously with
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The Incredible Travel Tales of John Muir (Illustrated Edition)

Enriched edition. Adventure Memoirs & Wilderness Studies

by John Muir, Wesley Scott ...

In 'The Incredible Travel Tales of John Muir (Illustrated Edition)', readers are taken on a vivid journey through the adventures of the renowned naturalist and conservationist, John Muir. This collection presents Muir's firsthand accounts of his explorations of the wilderness, showcasing his deep connection to nature and his awe-inspiring experiences in the wild. Muir's descriptive and poetic ... Read more

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In 'The Incredible Travel Tales of John Muir (Illustrated Edition)', readers are taken on a vivid journey through the adventures of the renowned naturalist and conservationist, John Muir. This collection presents Muir's firsthand accounts of his explorations of the wilderness, showcasing his deep connection to nature and his awe-inspiring experiences in the wild. Muir's descriptive and poetic
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Deeper Into the Wood

by Ruth Pavey ...

‘A wonderfully personal evocation of the joys, hard work and meaning of creating a wood for wildlife, written with sensitivity and care. A delightful read.’ Stephen Moss, author of The Robin: A BiographyOver twenty years ago, Ruth Pavey bought four acres of scrub woodland above the Somerset Levels and set out to improve the lush haven for birds, insects and all manner of wildlife. Beneath the ... Read more

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‘A wonderfully personal evocation of the joys, hard work and meaning of creating a wood for wildlife, written with sensitivity and care. A delightful read.’ Stephen Moss, author of The Robin: A BiographyOver twenty years ago, Ruth Pavey bought four acres of scrub woodland above the Somerset Levels and set out to improve the lush haven for birds, insects and all manner of wildlife. Beneath the
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H2O

A Biography of Water

by Philip Ball ...

The brilliantly told and gripping story of the most familiar - yet, amazingly, still poorly understood - substance in the universe: Water.The extent to which water remains a scientific mystery is extraordinary, despite its prevalence and central importance on Earth. Whether one considers its role in biology, its place in the physical world (where it refuses to obey the usual rules of liquids) or ... Read more

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The brilliantly told and gripping story of the most familiar - yet, amazingly, still poorly understood - substance in the universe: Water.The extent to which water remains a scientific mystery is extraordinary, despite its prevalence and central importance on Earth. Whether one considers its role in biology, its place in the physical world (where it refuses to obey the usual rules of liquids) or
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Harmony

A New Way of Looking at Our World

by Tony Juniper, Ian Skelly, His Majesty King Charles III when HRH The Prince of Wales ...

A blueprint for a more balanced, sustainable way to live in the face of climate change, by King Charles III. This compassionate and insightful book shines a light on our new monarch’s deep interest in the world around us.Long before the words ‘climate change’ became a universal catchphrase, our new monarch, King Charles III was studying the impact of industrialization on the environment. In this ... Read more

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A blueprint for a more balanced, sustainable way to live in the face of climate change, by King Charles III. This compassionate and insightful book shines a light on our new monarch’s deep interest in the world around us.Long before the words ‘climate change’ became a universal catchphrase, our new monarch, King Charles III was studying the impact of industrialization on the environment. In this
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Country Rambles, and Manchester Walks and Wild Flowers

Being Rural Wanderings in Cheshire, Lancashire, Derbyshire, and Yorkshire

by Leo H. Grindon ...

In "Country Rambles, and Manchester Walks and Wild Flowers," Leo H. Grindon offers a richly evocative collection that celebrates the interplay between nature and urban life in 19th-century England. The text weaves together descriptive prose and poetic observation, inviting readers to explore the lush landscapes and vibrant floral diversity found in and around Manchester. Grindon's work not only ... Read more

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In "Country Rambles, and Manchester Walks and Wild Flowers," Leo H. Grindon offers a richly evocative collection that celebrates the interplay between nature and urban life in 19th-century England. The text weaves together descriptive prose and poetic observation, inviting readers to explore the lush landscapes and vibrant floral diversity found in and around Manchester. Grindon's work not only
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Food for Life

The Sunday Times bestseller on nutrition and gut health, as seen on Channel 4's What Not to Eat

by Tim Spector ...

'Life-changing' DAVINA McCALL**'A must-read' Dr RUPY AUJLA'Fascinating' NIGELLA LAWSON'Empowering' LIZ EARLE**As seen on Channel 4’s What Not to Eat******THE BOOK THAT INSPIRED THE FOOD FOR LIFE COOKBOOK**Food For Life is the original guidebook for readers looking to understand the research and science behind eating well. For recipes, please see The Food For Life Cookbook</... ... Read more

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'Life-changing' DAVINA McCALL**'A must-read' Dr RUPY AUJLA'Fascinating' NIGELLA LAWSON'Empowering' LIZ EARLE**As seen on Channel 4’s What Not to Eat******THE BOOK THAT INSPIRED THE FOOD FOR LIFE COOKBOOK**Food For Life is the original guidebook for readers looking to understand the research and science behind eating well. For recipes, please see The Food For Life Cookbook</...
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Himalaya

A human history of the world’s highest mountains.

by Ed Douglas ...

Empires, explorers and sacred summits - an epic story of the roof of the world.In Himalaya, award-winning writer and climber Ed Douglas traces the intertwined histories of the mountains and their people. From Buddhist pilgrims and imperial explorers to mountaineers and freedom fighters, he reveals how these peaks have shaped spirituality, science and geopolitics for millennia.Drawing on years of ... Read more

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Empires, explorers and sacred summits - an epic story of the roof of the world.In Himalaya, award-winning writer and climber Ed Douglas traces the intertwined histories of the mountains and their people. From Buddhist pilgrims and imperial explorers to mountaineers and freedom fighters, he reveals how these peaks have shaped spirituality, science and geopolitics for millennia.Drawing on years of
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