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National Audubon Society, Workman Calendars
From the wildlife preservation and conservation experts at Audubon, a year of favourite backyard birds. Each month of this Picture-a-Day wall calendar features a beloved backyard bird, complete with detailed…
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Louise Doughty
The gripping new novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Apple Tree Yard.
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Roger F. Pasquier
A wide-ranging account of how birds spend the quiet half of their lives
Birds at Rest is the first book to give a full picture of how birds rest, roost…
Karthika Nair
Inspired by a true story about a family of birds nesting in a village's streetlamp, this poetic picture book is a moving exploration of community, solidarity, ecology and the preservation…
Dr. Roberta L. Bondar
The lives and habitats of two majestic bird species are shared through striking space, aerial, and surface photographs to artfully convey the fragile elegance of life on Earth.
New perspectives…
Fran Hill
Bittersweet and funny, Home Bird draws on Fran Hill's own experiences as a teenager in foster care.
Elena L Dugan
Identifies and contextualises a new work within the Animal Apocalypse, dated to the dawn of the First Jewish Revolt.
Jules Howard
Calling all budding birdwatchers - this first reference book is the perfect gateway to the world of feathered friends. It's the perfect companion for kids eager to explore the wonders…
David Attenborough
A fully updated new edition of David Attenborough's bestselling classic.
Lindsay Moore
"The story of the awe-inspiring, 18,000-mile migration of one of earth's most amazing animals-the Arctic tern"--
Angela Harrison Vinet, Janis Hatten Harrison
Get an informed yet cheeky perspective on the fascinating language of birds in marine areas with this witty twist on a traditional field guide.
Hark! What's that bird on the…
Steve Antony
Meet a bird, in need of a bath! From the award-winning creator of the Mr. Panda series, with over 1 million copies sold worldwide, comes the second book in Steve…
Kirsten Hines
The definitive photographic guide to the fantastic birds of the Sunshine State.
KATE STEWART
The sizzling, darkly seductive saga continues in the Ravenhood Legacy's third installment. Here is the exhilarating. deeply emotional story of Tyler and Larissa...in his words.
Tyler Carter Jennings is an…
Leanne Egan
When wealthy teen Isabel moves to Liverpool, she clashes with neurodivergent Lou, whose ADHD exacerbates their rivalry despite their romantic compatibility.
Ashby Jones
In 1964, a Black teenager was murdered by a drunken white cop who got away with the crime, and eight years later, the boy' s best friend, Shane, returns from…
Jack Gedney
"Explores the beautiful, comic, and endearing qualities of over fifteen bird species that live among California's oaks"--
Kurt Wagner
Now known as X, Twitter's messy history--including Elon Musk's takeover in 2022, its outsized cultural impact, and its significant role in shaping how the world gets its news--is thoroughly and…
Paraic O'Donnell
The next installment of the "thrilling gothic mystery" (TIME) series, following the acclaimed bestseller The House on Vesper Sands, arrives in full force as Inspector Cutter and Sergeant Bliss solve…
Donavon Riley, Chad Bird
The Impossible Prize is a lantern in the darkness, casting light on the theological underpinnings of addiction and recovery. In this book, the reader will confront the raw truth, that…
Betsy Bird
In this laugh-out-loud spin on a classic nursery rhyme collection, a feisty weasel continuously interrupts the narrator's carefully prepared recitation-adding exuberant mischief to the timeless rhymes we all know and…
Phil Tinline
A compelling work of investigative journalism that explores the surprising origins and hidden ramifications of an epic late 1960s hoax, perpetrated by cultural luminaries, including Victor Navasky and E.L. Doctorow…
Sara Bird, Dan Duchars
From color-drenched spaces to micro color-pops, the hues we choose to live with have a huge impact on our wellbeing. Step inside 12 homes that use color as a backdrop…
Matt Kracht
Professional birding amateur and national bestselling author Matt Kracht has had it with these goddamn birds. His new book is a warning, a field guide to help you identify and…
Juhea Kim
A thrilling novel set in the cutthroat world of Russian ballet, as a once-famous dancer faces a heartbreaking choice
Steve Campbell-Wright, AZ Pascoe
The Royal Australian Air Force's Heron unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was a critical asset in the fight against terrorism and insurgency in Afghanistan. From 2009 to 2014, the Heron detachment…
Dawn Casey
A beautiful celebration of Britain's best-loved birds, featuring illustrations, folktales, stories and seasonal crafts and activities that can be enjoyed by the whole family.
A rich treasury of fact, folklore…
Peter Gray
Using a number of the magnificent images produced by John James Audubon for his Birds of America, this coloring set gives users the chance to practice their coloring skills in…
Angie Cui
A delightfully absurd and touching story about celebrating differences and loving your family - feathers and all.
Today is Parents' and Carers' Day at school. I don't want to bring…
Gill Lewis
When Tia and Nat spot a turtle in difficulty off the coast of Devil Bird Island, they must help it find its way home in this inspiring tale of conservation…
Sam Blake
A dark and twisting mystery featuring strong female leads from the Irish Times No. 1 bestselling author, perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths and Ann Cleeves.
Dominic Couzens, Sian Duncan
A seasonal approach to bird behaviour - get closer to nature and discover the drama on your doorstep.
RSPB, Mike Unwin
Can you reunite the baby birds with their parents?
Matt Ridley
From acclaimed science writer Matt Ridley, a new book that studies the peculiar mating behaviour of birds to better understand the origin of beauty and humanity itself.
Anna Claybourne
Get lost in the diverse and bustling world of birds - with more to explore than you ever imagined! Which type fly at night, fly the fastest ... or can't…
Get lost in the diverse and bustling world of birds - with more to explore than you ever imagined!
A Whole World of Birds presents the stunning breadth of bird…
A stunningly illustrated celebration of the world's best bird photography.
The Bird Photographer of the Year is a competition that celebrates the artistry of bird photography from around the world…
Michael Fogden, Patricia Fogden
The definitive photographic guide to the astounding avifauna of Costa Rica.
Miles Everson
"An essential read for the talented professional launching their solopreneur career and the savvy business owner aiming to future-proof their organization alike, Free Birds charts the path for both groups…
Kiyash Monsef
Sixteen-year-old Iranian American Marjan travels around the world to search for and rescue a mythical bird, whose fate could determine the future of the world.
Ron Grimes, B. C. Robison, Gary Clark
The first large-format photography work covering the entire Lone Star coast and its representative bird life. Through Ron Grimes's dramatic photography of more than 200 coastal species, this book encompasses…
Megan Pomper
A whimsical, inquiry-based meditation on why a bird is a bird. In this evocative picture book, a child wanders through nature with one question: what makes a bird a bird…
David J. Constantine
Salvaged from the vast shipwreck of the Ancient World, The Greek Anthology is a gathering of around 4500 poems composed over more than 1500 years by about 300 authors, from…
Edward Lear was a British artist, illustrator, author and poet. This calendar celebrates his wonderful illustrations with 12 birds from the collections of the Bodleian Libraries. Informative text accompanies each…
Matthew Dickerson, Matthew L Clark
The Lord our God has set his glory in the heavens and made us stewards over the works of his hands--all flocks and herds, and the animals of the wild…
Hiromi Kawakami
An inventive and immersive speculative novel about a future in which humans are nearing extinction - from the bestselling author of Strange Weather in Tokyo.