Natural History (general)

by Wainwright (ed) Martin

Over 100 years these Country Diaries range from far and wide. Neighbours woken at midnight to be shown a glow-worm, an earnest pre-occupation with stoats, lists of birds, flowers and insects noted on the Western Front, a peregrine flushed by a diarist's brother during the Normandy landings and a hym to a field os snake's head fritillary. With at least one column by everyone who has written for the Country Diary this is an engrossing chronicle of Britain's ever changing landscape. 230pp. 2008 edition

by Wainwright (ed) Martin

Over 100 years these Country Diaries range from far and wide. Neighbours woken at midnight to be shown a glow-worm, an earnest pre-occupation with stoats, lists of birds, flowers and insects noted on the Western Front, a peregrine flushed by a diarist's brother during the Normandy landings and a hymn to a field os snake's head fritillary. With at least one column by everyone who has written for the Country Diary this is an engrossing chronicle of Britain's ever changing landscape. 230pp. 2006

This revised update of the 1987 publication will be the standard text in the field. New information on methods of radio tag harnessing, new sections on satellite tracking techniques and new types of data analysis are all included. 250pp. 2001

by John A Love

Naturalists from Martin Martin (a Gaelic-speaking scholar from Skye) in 1697 to Robert Atkinson in 1938 have studied and witnessed the people's way of life and the flora and fauna around them on St Kilda. This is a synthesis of what these naturalists and scientists experienced and gives evidence that shows how important wildlife was to the survival of the islanders. Black and white photographs, 351pp. 2009

by Ramage (ed)

This is a celebration of Anglsey's natural history. Covers weather and climate, geology, the flora and fauna and much more. Black and white illustrations, distribution maps, 194pp. 1990

by Mark Cocker

Features over 100 articles, mainly taken from columns for the Guardian and Guardian Weekly, which illustrate some of the author's most enduring themes over the last 20 years. This hugely varied selection also demonstrates a concern to champion the despised and neglected, as much as it explores some of the world's most charismatic creatures. 184pp. 2006

by Colin Elford

From the crisp coldness of January, through the excitement of spring and the warmth of summer, and back into the dampness of the autumn and the chilly winds of winter, we accompany the forest ranger as he goes about his work. An invigorating look at nature through a forest ranger's eyes and an enthralling journey deep in the woods. 192pp. 2011

by Colin Elford

From the crisp coldness of January, through the excitement of spring and the warmth of summer, and back into the dampness of the autumn and the chilly winds of winter, we accompany the forest ranger as he goes about his work. An invigorating look at nature through a forest ranger's eyes and an enthralling journey deep in the woods. 192pp. 2010

by Michael Bright

This lavish and unmissable companion to the BBC One series reveals the undiscovered side of Africa's five unique regions. Inspiring photography captures unprecedented wildlife behaviour, mesmerising new creatures and magical landscapes that will astound and captivate, and will challenge what you think you know about Africa. This is a spectacular journey through a vast and diverse continent in all its beautiful and unexpected abundance. Colour photographs, 320pp. 2012

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Darwin's origin of species brought together many unrelated biological facts and held them together with his theory of evolution. This book builds on Darwin's logic and adds support to his case, using many modern day discoveries that make life make sense. An award winning book, 402pp. 2001 edition

by Steve Jones

Darwin's origin of species brought together many unrelated biological facts and held them together with his theory of evolution. This book builds on Darwin's logic and adds support to his case, using many modern day discoveries that make life make sense. An award winning book, 402pp. 1999

by Ruth Binney

Explores the flora and fauna, customs and traditions that give the English countryside its unique charm and special identity. From the standing stones and carvings of our ancestors to the modern farming methods and woodland management of today, discover hundreds of fascinating facts about rural England. B/w illustrations, 144pp. 2011