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Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets

The Gathering Tide (Paperback, New edition): Karen Lloyd The Gathering Tide (Paperback, New edition)
Karen Lloyd
R395 R321 Discovery Miles 3 210 Save R74 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

"Evocative, muscular." - Kathleen Jamie. Karen Lloyd takes us on a deeply personal journey around the 60 miles of coastline that make up 'nature's amphitheatre'. Embarking on a series of walks that take in beguiling landscapes and ever-changing seascapes, Karen tells the stories of the places, people, wildlife and history of Morecambe Bay. So we meet the King's Guide to the Sands, discover forgotten caves and islands that don't exist, and delight in the simple beauty of an oystercatcher winging its way across the ebbing tide. As we walk with Karen, she explores her own memories of the bay, making an unwitting pilgrimage through her own past and present, as well as that of the bay. The result is a singular and moving account of one of Britain's most alluring coastal areas.

Shaping Addo - The Story Of A South African National Park (Paperback, 4th Edition): Mitch Reardon Shaping Addo - The Story Of A South African National Park (Paperback, 4th Edition)
Mitch Reardon
R350 R280 Discovery Miles 2 800 Save R70 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

More than a century ago elephants in the eastern Cape were systematically hunted - until only 16 were left . Today there are 650 elephants in the Addo Elephant National Park, the densest concentration of wild elephants anywhere on the planet. While elephants are undoubtedly still the park's top drawcard, the past four decades have seen the emphasis shift from protecting a single species to conserving five biomes and the wild animals that occupy them. Today, Addo can boast the Big Seven: elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, rhino, as well as great white shark and southern right whale.

Like Shaping Kruger, its successful predecessor, Shaping Addo expertly delves into the history of the park, detailing the positive impact that changing conservation practices have had on its development. Drawing on decades of groundbreaking research, the author provides fascinating insight into the lives and habits of the animals (both terrestrial and marine), examining individual species, the relationship between them, and the carefully crafted management strategies required to ensure the survival of all species.

Shaping Addo is an engrossing account of how a seemingly insigni cant sanctuary was transformed into an astonishingly successful mega-park, and the most ecologically diverse protected space in South Africa.

RSPB ID Spotlight - Garden Birds (Fold-out book or chart): Marianne Taylor RSPB ID Spotlight - Garden Birds (Fold-out book or chart)
Marianne Taylor; Illustrated by Stephen Message
R138 R107 Discovery Miles 1 070 Save R31 (22%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Whether you are watching small birds at your garden bird feeder or a raptor soaring overhead, birds are everywhere. But could you recognise a Marsh Tit from a Coal Tit? Or distinguish between a Song Thrush and a Redwing? These are just a handful of the array of birds that are attracted to the UK's gardens to nest and feed. RSPB ID Spotlight Garden Birds is a reliable fold-out chart that presents illustrations of 39 of our most widespread and familiar garden birds by renowned artist Stephen Message. - Species are grouped by family and helpfully labelled to assist with identification - Artworks are shown side by side for quick comparison and easy reference at home or in the field - The reverse of the chart provides information on the habitats, behaviour, life cycles and diets of our garden birds, as well as the conservation issues they are facing and how the RSPB is working to support them - Practical tips on how to make your own 'bird pastry' and put up nest boxes are also included The ID Spotlight charts help wildlife enthusiasts identify and learn more about our most common species using accurate colour illustrations and informative, accessible text.

Scottish Plant Lore - An Illustrated Flora (Hardcover): Gregory J. Kenicer Scottish Plant Lore - An Illustrated Flora (Hardcover)
Gregory J. Kenicer
R659 R606 Discovery Miles 6 060 Save R53 (8%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Scotland’s plants define its landscape – from the heather moorlands of its iconic habitats to the weeds and a garden plants of its towns and cities. Plants have shaped the country’s domestic economy and culture over centuries, providing resources for agriculture and industry as well as food, drink and medicines. They have even inspired children’s games and been used as components in magical charms Drawing together traditional knowledge from archives and oral histories with the work of some of the country’s finest botanical artists, this book is a magnificent celebration of the enormous wealth of Scottish plant lore.

Xanthe & the Ruby Crown (Paperback): Jasbinder Bilan Xanthe & the Ruby Crown (Paperback)
Jasbinder Bilan
R185 Discovery Miles 1 850 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A stunning new children's novel from the Costa Award-winning author of Asha & the Spirit Bird. PRAISE FOR ASHA AND THE SPIRIT BIRD: 'An evocative debut novel ... satisfyingly classic in feel' GUARDIAN 'A heartfelt and mystical children's adventure story.' TELEGRAPH Xanthe loves visiting her gran in her flat with its rooftop garden. But Nani is becoming forgetful - and Xanthe wishes she could help her, if only she knew how. A mysterious cat shows her a way. It leads Xanthe to clues about Nani's childhood, and how, long ago, she had to escape her old life in Africa for a new one in Britain ... The fourth novel by bestselling, Costa Award-winning author Jasbinder Bilan; author of Asha & the Spirit Bird, Tamarind & the Star of Ishta and Aarti & the Blue Gods Follows archaeology-obsessed Xanthe as she uncovers her family's secrets A tale of secrets, family, refugees, belonging and love Set in a tower block in Nottingham, bringing Jasbinder's trademark magical realism to an urban, everyday setting

Kids' Snakes of Southern Africa (Paperback): Johan Marais Kids' Snakes of Southern Africa (Paperback)
Johan Marais
R170 R136 Discovery Miles 1 360 Save R34 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Meet 36 of southern Africa’s most common and interesting snakes in this lively and engaging kids’ guide. Discover the intriguing habits of snakes – where they live, how they hunt, what dangers they face, and how they protect themselves, all richly supported by more than 250 captivating photographs. A detailed introduction to many aspects of snake behaviour opens up the fascinating world of these widely misunderstood reptiles.

The Hedgerow Apothecary Forager's Handbook - A Seasonal Companion to Finding and Gathering Wild Plants (Paperback):... The Hedgerow Apothecary Forager's Handbook - A Seasonal Companion to Finding and Gathering Wild Plants (Paperback)
Christine Iverson
R256 Discovery Miles 2 560 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Learn to forage in the hedgerows like the herbalists of the past As many of us look for ways to live a more planet-friendly lifestyle, the sustainable and ethical art of foraging offers us a way to connect with the world around us. It is a practice rich in tradition and steeped in history, and one that links us to our past and our future. This foraging companion is designed to be taken with you on your adventures into the hedgerows, forests and woodland all year round. Helpfully arranged by season, this book includes clear photographs to aid plant identification, ideas on how best to prepare and preserve your finds, fascinating foraging and plant folklore, and handy pages to make your own notes and drawings. Additional features: Paperback and lightweight (approx. 330g) design, to allow you to take the book with you while foraging A month-by-month foraging calendar Advice on foraging etiquette and tips for creating a forager's toolkit This is the essential guide to enjoying the bountiful delights of the hedgerows.

The Little Book of Trees (Paperback): Andrea Pinnington, Caz Buckingham The Little Book of Trees (Paperback)
Andrea Pinnington, Caz Buckingham
R202 Discovery Miles 2 020 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Ten Poems About Sheep - Volume One (Pamphlet): Neil Astley Ten Poems About Sheep - Volume One (Pamphlet)
Neil Astley
R172 Discovery Miles 1 720 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Lonely Planet Kids The Weather Book (Hardcover): Lonely Planet Kids, Steve Parker Lonely Planet Kids The Weather Book (Hardcover)
Lonely Planet Kids, Steve Parker
R532 R455 Discovery Miles 4 550 Save R77 (14%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Get your umbrella, your sun hat and your snowshoes ready for this thrill-packed journey through the world of weather. Find out about different climates and weather patterns; discover the processes that drive them; learn the secrets of forecasting the weather and read about record-breaking weather and weird weather events, such as 'animal rain', 'ice bombs', 'ball lightning' and much more. This title also looks at the hot topics of pollution and climate change - how human activity can affect the weather, the impact of global warming and, most importantly, what we can all do to help. It's packed with fascinating facts and stories that will bring the extraordinary world of weather to life, making it perfect for budding meteorologists, young and old! Contents includes: Daily Weather Seasons and Climate Extreme and Amazing Weather Using the Weather The Weather is Changing About Lonely Planet Kids: Lonely Planet Kids - an imprint of the world's leading travel authority Lonely Planet - published its first book in 2011. Over the past 45 years, Lonely Planet has grown a dedicated global community of travellers, many of whom are now sharing a passion for exploration with their children. Lonely Planet Kids educates and encourages young readers at home and in school to learn about the world with engaging books on culture, sociology, geography, nature, history, space and more. We want to inspire the next generation of global citizens and help kids and their parents to approach life in a way that makes every day an adventure. Come explore!

Shaping the Wild - Wisdom from a Welsh Hill Farm (Hardcover): David Elias Shaping the Wild - Wisdom from a Welsh Hill Farm (Hardcover)
David Elias
R571 R478 Discovery Miles 4 780 Save R93 (16%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

What can one Welsh hill farm tell us about how we can help nature to thrive? In recent times, farming has often been viewed as harmful to nature and the environment, causing friction between those wanting to protect wildlife and the farmers whose livelihoods depend on upon the land. Conservationists and governments frequently propose well-meaning ideas and policies to enable farming and conservation to work together, but all-too-often these do not have the intended results. At the heart of this is a lack of understanding about the realities of farming life and managing the land for nature. In this captivating debut, conservationist David Elias explores a farm in the Snowdonia National Park and unpacks what it shows us about the gritty reality of trying to reconcile hill farming and caring for nature. Visiting through the seasons, he forms a deep relationship with the land and the people who work it, coming to understand their particular way of life, history and concerns about the future. It is also a farm rich in nature and he brings his experienced eye to how its habitats and wildlife have been shaped by changing farming practices over the generations. Through lyrical prose and first-hand conversations with farmers, Elias also shows what current government policies have achieved - or not achieved - and why it is so important for us to understand what it really takes ensure farming families remain on the land while simultaneously allowing nature to flourish.

Marine Mammals - A Guide to the Whales, Dolphins and Seals of Southern Africa and the Southern Ocean (Paperback): Chris Stuart... Marine Mammals - A Guide to the Whales, Dolphins and Seals of Southern Africa and the Southern Ocean (Paperback)
Chris Stuart Chris, Mathilde Stuart Mathilde
R160 R128 Discovery Miles 1 280 Save R32 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

This easy-to-use identification guide to the whales, dolphins and seals found in Southern African waters and the Southern Ocean is compact yet comprehensive.

Close to 50 species occur in the region: from the demonstrative Humpback Whale and Dusky Dolphin to the striking Leopard Seal and massive Blue Whale.

The Cat Who Saved Books (Paperback): Sosuke Natsukawa The Cat Who Saved Books (Paperback)
Sosuke Natsukawa; Translated by Louise Heal Kawai
R250 R195 Discovery Miles 1 950 Save R55 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

The Cat Who Saved Books is a heartwarming story about finding courage, caring for others - and the tremendous power of books. 'Enchanting' - Observer __________ Natsuki Books was a tiny second-hand bookshop on the edge of town. Inside, towering shelves reached the ceiling, every one crammed full of wonderful books. Rintaro Natsuki loved this space that his grandfather had created. He spent many happy hours there, reading whatever he liked. It was the perfect refuge for a boy who tended to be something of a recluse. After the death of his grandfather, Rintaro is devastated and alone. It seems he will have to close the shop. Then, a talking tabby cat called Tiger appears and asks Rintaro for help. The cat needs a book lover to join him on a mission. This odd couple will go on three magical adventures to save books from people who have imprisoned, mistreated and betrayed them. Finally, there is one last rescue that Rintaro must attempt alone . . . Sosuke Natsukawa's international bestseller, translated from Japanese by Louise Heal Kawai, is a story for those for whom books are so much more than words on paper.

Wildlife and Warfare - The Life of James Stevenson-Hamilton (Hardcover): Jane Carruthers Wildlife and Warfare - The Life of James Stevenson-Hamilton (Hardcover)
Jane Carruthers
R175 R137 Discovery Miles 1 370 Save R38 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

More than any other individual, James Stevenson-Hamilton can be credited with the creation of the Kruger National Park in South Affica. In 1902, when the South African War ended, Stevenson-Hamilton swopped his military career for the more uncertain calling of a game warden. Under his supervision the small, neglected and war-ravaged Sabi Game Reserve expanded in stature and size. By the time he retired in 1946, the Kruger National Park had become as one of the great national parks of the world. The evolution of the Kruger National Park was his life's work but Stevenson-Hamilton kept his many other interests alive. During the First World War he fought in Gallipoli and Egypt. In 1917 he was seconded to a civilian administrative post in the southern Sudan where he remained until 1921. During the late 1920s and 1930s he consolidated the development of the Kruger Park. After his retirement he remained in South Africa and lived with his wife and family near White River in the Eastern Transvaal.;Stevenson-Hamilton's wildlife accomplishments have been well documented and appreciated, especially in South Africa, but the rest of his long life has remained obscure. This biography examines the diversity of his ninety-year lifespan, a task made possible by his meticulous journal which - like many Victorians - he maintained almost every day from the age of 13 until just a week before his death in 1957.

North American Bird Watching for Beginners - Field Notes on 150 Species to Start Your Birding Adventures (Paperback): Sharon... North American Bird Watching for Beginners - Field Notes on 150 Species to Start Your Birding Adventures (Paperback)
Sharon Stiteler
R380 R319 Discovery Miles 3 190 Save R61 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Sasol First Field Guide to Mammals of Southern Africa (Paperback): Sean Fraser Sasol First Field Guide to Mammals of Southern Africa (Paperback)
Sean Fraser
R100 R80 Discovery Miles 800 Save R20 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Sasol First Field Guide to Mammals of Southern Africa provides fascinating insight into the wild animals of the region.

Through full-colour photographs and distribution maps, and easy-to-read text, the beginner and budding naturalist will be able to identify the more common mammal species found in southern Africa, discover where they live, and learn about their unique feeding and breeding habits.

Ten Poems about Wildlife (Paperback): Pascale Petit Ten Poems about Wildlife (Paperback)
Pascale Petit
R180 R162 Discovery Miles 1 620 Save R18 (10%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Endless Forms - The Secret World of Wasps (Paperback): Seirian Sumner Endless Forms - The Secret World of Wasps (Paperback)
Seirian Sumner
R240 Discovery Miles 2 400 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

'A funny and beautifully written welcome to the enigmatic, weird and wonderful world of wasps' DAVE GOULSON, author of SILENT EARTH There may be no insect with a worse reputation than the wasp, and none guarding so many undiscovered wonders. Where bees and ants have long been the darlings of the insect world, wasps are much older, cleverer and more diverse. They are the bee's evolutionary ancestors - flying 100 million years earlier - and today they are just as essential for the survival of our environment. A bee, ecologist Professor Seirian Sumner argues, is just a wasp that has forgotten how to hunt. For readers of Entangled Life, Other Minds and The Gospel of Eels, this is a book to upturn your expectations about one overlooked animal and the wider architecture of our natural world. With endless surprises, this book might teach you about the wasps that spend their entire lives sealed inside a fig, about stinging wasps, about parasitic wasps, about wasps that turn cockroaches into living zombies, about how wasps taught us to make paper. It offers up a maligned insect in all its diverse, unexpected splendour; as both predator and pollinator, the wasp is an essential pest controller worldwide. Inside their sophisticated social worlds is the best model we have for the earth's major evolutionary transitions. In their understudied biology are clues to progressing medicine, including a possible cure for cancer. The closer you look at these spurned, winged insects - both custodians and bouncers of our planet - the more you see. Their secrets have so far gone mostly untapped, but the potential of the wasp is endless.

Dick the Delightful Duck (Paperback): Kaye Umansky Dick the Delightful Duck (Paperback)
Kaye Umansky; Illustrated by Ben Mantle
R185 Discovery Miles 1 850 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Even the most delightful ducks can have a bad day . . . What's the matter with Dick the Duck? He's usually so kind and friendly! But today Dick got out on The Wrong Side of Bed. He feels humpy and grumpy, cranky and cross. Can anyone help cheer him up? Luckily Dick's friends rally round and shower him with kindness, and Dick is soon back to his usual delightful self! This magnificently funny rhyming story shows that even the most delightful ducks can have a bad day. (And that's totally okay!) Children will adore this hilarious rhyming story by the much-loved author of the PONGWIFFY books Kaye Umansky is one of the funniest children's writers around. This brilliant rhyming story is a joy to read aloud, and has echoes of Dr Seuss Ben Mantle's superb colourful illustrations bring every character to life. Each page is packed with fabulous, funny details Full of warmth and humour, Dick the Delightful Duck shows even the youngest children that it's okay not to be okay, and how they can be a good friend

Sasol First Field Guide to Animal Tracks of Southern Africa (Paperback): Louis Liebenberg Sasol First Field Guide to Animal Tracks of Southern Africa (Paperback)
Louis Liebenberg 1
R100 R80 Discovery Miles 800 Save R20 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

This First Field Guide to Animal Tracks of Southern Africa will help those with an interest in interpreting animal tracks to indentify the animals that have passed through an area.

Full-colour photographs and easy-to-read text will enable the beginner and budding naturalist to decipher the more common tracks encountered in southern Africa, learn about the unique features of each spoor and discover more about the animals that leave the spoor.

Monitoring Volcanoes in the North Pacific - Observations from Space (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2015): Kenneson Gene Dean, Jonathan Dehn Monitoring Volcanoes in the North Pacific - Observations from Space (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2015)
Kenneson Gene Dean, Jonathan Dehn
R2,986 Discovery Miles 29 860 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book is a visual learning experience as recorded on satellite images of volcanic eruptions and a manual describing how it is used for operational satellite monitoring. The atlas shows examples of the largest eruptions worldwide. The book fills a huge gap in the science of volcano remote sensing. A CD-ROM is included containing all the images and an associated website which will be regularly updated, showing results from new and current eruptions.

Roberts Voelgids (Paperback): Roberts Voelgids (Paperback)
R280 R219 Discovery Miles 2 190 Save R61 (22%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days
Veldgids tot Bome van Suider-Afrika (Afrikaans, Paperback, Nuwe Uitgawe): Braam van Wyk Veldgids tot Bome van Suider-Afrika (Afrikaans, Paperback, Nuwe Uitgawe)
Braam van Wyk
R550 R439 Discovery Miles 4 390 Save R111 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Hierdie omvattend uitgebreide, hersiene uitgawe van die beste verkoper onder boom-veldgidse vir die streek bied veel meer as die hoogs suksesvolle eerste uitgawe. Volledig bygewerkte teks (insluitend bykomende spesie-inskrywings) en verspreidingskaarte, talle nuwe foto’s en ’n nuwe seksie van 87 bladsye met foto’s van die hele boom maak dié gewilde gids nog meer noodsaaklik in die veld.

Suider-Afrika het ’n ryk verskeidenheid bome, met sowat 2 100 inheemse en meer as 100 genaturaliseerde uitheemse spesies. Veldgids tot Bome van Suider-Afrika beskryf en illustreer meer as 1 000 hiervan, met die klem op die algemeenste bome en dié wat waarskynlik die meeste teëgekom word. Spesies is op grond van maklik waarneembare blaar- en stingelkenmerke logies in 43 groepe gerangskik, elke inskrywing met volkleurfoto’s van die diagnostiese dele van die plant. Praktiese gebruike van die plante word ook genoem.

The Way of Dog (Paperback): Zana Fraillon The Way of Dog (Paperback)
Zana Fraillon
R185 Discovery Miles 1 850 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A fiercely original verse novel for middle-grade readers and beyond from Zana Fraillon, the Carnegie Award-shortlisted author of The Bone Sparrow. 'Tender and gritty' THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD 'Beautifully written ... ambitious and absorbing' BOOKS + PUBLISHING Scruffity is born into the harsh, grey world of a puppy farm, taken from his Mama. What he yearns for most is Family. Just as his chances of adoption grow dangerously thin, Scruffity is set free by a boy as unwanted and lonely as he is. Outside, Scruffity learns all about The Way of Dog - to dig, howl and, most of all, to love. But when tragedy strikes, Scruffity is suddenly all alone again. How does a dog find his way home when he never had one to begin with? A heartfelt, wondefully written and totally compelling story of love and belonging Told through the eyes of a young pup, Scruffity, who will tug at your heartstrings Themes of friendship, loss and hope are woven through a gripping narrative Stunning illustrations by Sean Buckingham

Dog Page-A-Day Gallery Calendar 2023 - An Elegant Canine Celebration (Calendar): Workman Calendars Dog Page-A-Day Gallery Calendar 2023 - An Elegant Canine Celebration (Calendar)
Workman Calendars
R345 Discovery Miles 3 450 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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