NATURAL HISTORY & PETS
fantastical myths and stories that have arisen from the shorelines and the vast deep of the Atlantic Ocean.
Reed New Holland
Budgerigars: The Colour Revolution Don Burke 1st April, pb, £19.99, 9781760796105 Essential reading for all breeders and keepers. A great read that accessibly covers radical work in breeding new and exciting colours, from violet to teal.
A Guide to Olive Pests and Diseases Vera Sergeeva 1st February, pb, £16.99, 9781760796143 Focus on pests and diseases of olive trees, as well as disorders caused by weather and climate. Designed to assist amateur and professional olive growers worldwide.
SERIES
Reed Mini Guides 1st May, pb, £6.99 Generously illustrated with photos showing all key ID features. Concise text written by experts, ideal for children and adults. Butterflies Marianne Taylor 9781760796211 Trees
Alan Birkett 9781925546361
SERIES
Luxe Nature Series 1st February, hb, £7.99 Gift books with wide appeal to lovers of nature, art and literature. Beautiful, high-quality product with textured cover and excellent-value price point. Highly collectable series looks great on a shelf. Mammals
9781760796228 Wildflowers 9781921073663
SERIES
Deluxe Nature Simon Papps 1st April, hb, vol 3, £19.99, 9781760796 Packed with sumptuous photography. More than 100 breathtaking double-page images of nature in each title. Wildlife 358 Oceans 853
A Complete Guide to Native Orchids of Australia David L Jones 1st February, hb, £99.99, 9781760796273
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Spectacular and comprehensive work covers 1,700-plus species andtaxa and is the best book on the subject available. Will appeal to orchid growers and enthusiasts worldwide.
Gemstones, Rocks and Minerals 1st June, fold-out, £4.99, 9781760796419 Eye-catching fold-out card depicts 175 stones from around the world, including ruby, amethyst and rose quartz.
Rock Point
How to Rate a Cat Matthew McGlasson 27th March, hb, £13.99, 9781577154921 Accompanied by charming illustrations, these pages share the myriad characteristics for rating cats on a scale of one to 10—or even infinity.
SERIES
What to Know and Love About . . . Sara Weiss 26th June, hb, £9.99, 97815771550 Gorgeously illustrated dog lovers’ guides explore each breed’s loveable traits and provides helpful tips for every owner. A Golden Life: Golden Retriever 27 A Frenchie Life: French Bulldog 34 A Labrador Life 41
Saraband / Contraband
The Butterfly Nigel Andrew 20th March, pb, £8.99, 9781916812338 Combining the history of human interest in butterflies with a guide to practical observation, this pocket guide encourages us to nurture our curiosity and head out into our local environment.
Scribe
Deep Water James Bradley 13th February, pb, £12.99, 9781914484599 Humanity’s complex relationship with the ocean examined through science, history and nature writing. Addresses environmental crises, celebrates oceanic wonders and highlights efforts to understand and preserve the planet.
Enchantment by Birds Russell McGregor
The Bookseller Buyer’s Guide Non-fiction
13th February, pb, £16.99, 9781957363974 The deep connection between humans and birds is laid out by McGregor in an account of birdwatching’s history and its role in modern life. A toast to the emotional and conservationist aspects of this engaging pursuit.
September
Two Lights James Roberts 10th July, pb, eb, £10.99, 9781914613739 Extraordinary report of searching for the wildness left in the world. Spans continents and geological eras, skies and oceans, animals and birds and even the planets and stars.
Shambhala Orient
David Hinton 22nd April, pb, £16.99, 9781645472759 Hinton takes two walks into the wild beauty and archaeological ruins of the desert Southwest in the United States and goes to the edges of conscious-ness and Taoist cosmology.
Simon & Schuster
How to Be a Bad Botanist Simon Barnes 10th April, pb, eb, £10.99, 9781398518933 Opens readers’ eyes to the wonders around. Plants are everywhere, in every part of your life, and you know more than you think.
Smith Street
The Dinosaur Deck Riley Black, Isobel Joy Te Aho-White (illus) 13th February, boxed pack, £18.99, 9781923049963 Whether seasoned nerd or curious newcomer, these cards will provide hours of entertainment and education.
Souvenir Press
Play With Your Cat Mikel Maria Delgado 6th March, pb, eb, £10.99, 9781800815131 Why interactive play is essential for a cat’s wellbeing and how to do it well.
Storey
How to Read a Chicken’s Mind Melissa Caughey
6th February, pb, £15.99, 9781635868685 Author of How to Speak Chicken takes a dive into the mind of the chicken, exploring how these popular feathered pets think, feel and navigate the world.
Summersdale
Gorillas in Our Midst Alan Toyne 10th April, pb, eb, £10.99, 9781837995257 When Afia, a newborn Western Lowland gorilla, is rejected by her mother, her human keeper, Toyne, must start the challeng-ing— but rewarding— experience of hand- rearing her at home.
SERIES
The Little Books 10th July, pb, eb, £7.99, 97818379963 The Little Book of Trees Felicity Hart 39
Uncover the secrets of the forest with this bewitching guide to tree legends, symbols and spells. The Little Book of the Octopus Alex Hart 53 The hidden facts about an astonishing animal revealed.
Ten Speed Press
The Everyday Naturalist Rebecca Lexa, Ricardo Macia Lalinde (illus) 17th June, pb, £15.99, 9780593835975 Learn to identify animals, plants and fungi anywhere with this step- by-step guide for spotting and recording key traits and characteristics.
Dr Fun Guy’s Passport to Kingdom Fungi Gordon Walker, Eugenia Bone 22nd April, pb, £23, 9781984861795 Learn the basics of fungal biology, foraging and identification in this in-depth illustrated introduction from the social media star behind Fascinated by Fungi.
Crystals, Rocks, and Gemstones Kelsey Oseid 15th April, hb, £14.99, 9781984863614 Beautifully illustrated, entertaining and educational guide to the world’s crystals, rocks, gemstones and other geological phenomena. From the author of What We See in the Stars.
Thames & Hudson
Dinosaurs Michael J Benton 6th February, pb, £20, 9780500298046 Iillustrated guide to our astonishing new understanding of dinosaurs, with the latest science and the most accurate and visually strong palaeoart.
Thorsons
Amphibious Soul Craig Foster 13th March, pb, eb, £10.99, 9780008556068 The power of nature and our place within it from the filmmaker and creator of “My Octopus Teacher”.
Timber Press
The Weird and Wonderful World of Bats Alyson Brokaw 6th March, pb, £22, 9781643261904 Brings the wit and science wisdom of Brokaw’s popular TikTok account (@alyb_batgirl) to this lively and fascinating investigation of a unique and misunderstood creature.
The Owl Handbook John Shewey 6th February, pb, £22, 9781643262277 Accessible guidebook to the birds examined through the lens of their complex relationship with mankind and enhanced by enlightening descriptions of owl species, behaviours and habitats.
Unbound
Words From the Hedge Richard Negus 1st May, hb, £16.99, 9781789652031 Insider’s guide to one of the most essential yet often overlooked elements of the British countryside.
University of Chicago Press
Flower Day Sandra Knapp, Katie Scott (illus) 3rd April, hb, eb, £15, 9780226834528 Botanist and author walks readers through a day in a global garden. Each chapter introduces a single flower during a single hour. with original pen and ink drawings.
Verbena SERIES
Little Wild Library
Clare Gogerty 18th March, hb, eb, £8.99, 97814463154 Beginner, easy-to-follow instructions and recipes to help get the most out of foraged plants. Nettle 08
Dandelion 15
Clover 39
Vintage Classics
Living With Birds Len Howard 6th March, hb, eb, £16.99, 9781784879358 Full of joy and wonder as well as deep knowledge and fascinating detail.
Wellfleet Press
The Wonder of Seashells Melissa Hobson 24th April, hb, £12.99, 9781577155126 Full of fascinating insights, science and remarkable illustrations, The Wonder of Seashells will deepen every nature lover’s appreciation of the ocean’s treasures.
Honoring Our Animals Beth Bigler 8th May, hb, £14.99, 9781577155140 Steadfast guide on the bereavement journey of losing a beloved pet companion. Offers 365 days of consistent guidance and support.
William Collins
Living on Earth Peter Godfrey-Smith 3rd July, pb, eb, £9.99, 9780008321284 Eagerly anticipated conclusion to Godfrey- Smith’s three-part exploration of the origins of intelligence on Earth, which began with the bestselling Other Minds in 2018 and continued with Metazoa in 2020.
Bird School Adam Nicolson 10th April, hb, eb, £20, 9780008490836 Glorious new adventure in the British wilderness.
By the Sea Susan Kelly, Katy Christianson (illus) 24th April, hb, eb, £10.99, 9780008584504 Beach-goer’s pocket companion for lazy days on the shore or for the armchair beachcomber recalling the feel of sand between their toes.
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