This comprehensive book was first published in 1937. The book contains 72 illustrations in both Colour and Black & White. The author amalgamated his thoughts into four distinct chapters; … [Read more...] about The Way of Birds by R B Talbot Kelly
Natural History
Darwin’s Notebook compiled by Jonathan Clements
One of the most fascinating writers and scientists the world has ever seen, Charles Darwin is presented in this journal-like biography through his personal writings and discoveries. The book … [Read more...] about Darwin’s Notebook compiled by Jonathan Clements
Irish Wild Plants by Niall Mac Coitir
The sub title of the book is Myths, Legends and Folklore. This is a beautiful book. The text is adorned by original watercolours by Grania Langrishe. There is a fascinating mix of legend and … [Read more...] about Irish Wild Plants by Niall Mac Coitir
Hope for Animals & Their Kingdom by Jane Goodall
With the insatiable curiosity Goodall shares fascinating survival stories about the American Crocodile, the California Condor and more. Species once on the verge of extinction whose populations are … [Read more...] about Hope for Animals & Their Kingdom by Jane Goodall
The Sea Around Us by Rachel Carson
The Sea Around Us presents an overview of the subject, a natural history of the oceans in which Rachel Carson discusses such matters as their origins, the evolution of life and the creation of … [Read more...] about The Sea Around Us by Rachel Carson
Observing the Countryside and Seashore
This is an essential companion for the amateur naturalist. The author concentrates on perfecting the art of observation in the field. This will help us enhance our enjoyment and increase knowledge of … [Read more...] about Observing the Countryside and Seashore
Pacific the Ocean of the Future
As the Mediterranean shaped the classical world, and the Atlantic connected Europe to the New World, the Pacific Ocean defines our tomorrow. With China on the rise, so, too, are the American cities … [Read more...] about Pacific the Ocean of the Future
Abbeyfeale Park – A Nature Guide
Abbeyfeale Park is a beautiful amenity in town. This rare book shows the flora and fauna in the park This scholarly work was painstaking put together by Anneks Vrieling. As Geoff Hunt says in … [Read more...] about Abbeyfeale Park – A Nature Guide
The Old Man and the Sea
Octogenarian Anthony Smith's journey was originally inspired by both the Kontiki Expedition of Thor Heyerdahl (who he knew) and the incredible story of the survivors of a 1940 boat disaster, who spent … [Read more...] about The Old Man and the Sea
A Short History of Planet Earth
One of Australia's leading geologists, Ian Plimer, writes for a non-scientific audience about the history of our planet and solar system, and demonstrates how much we depend on the range of evidence … [Read more...] about A Short History of Planet Earth