Natural History

Derwent May is one of the country's leading experts on nature and the countryside and, for many years, his Feather Reports have appeared regularly in the pages of The Times. In those columns - collected in this evocative and charming volume - May captures the rich and changing world of British bird ...

Whether you're just about to bring your first canine companion into your home or an experienced dog owner, this title offers insight into the nature and abilities of specific breeds. It features practical training tips, health and nutrition advice. It is suitable for dog-lovers.

Provides an overview of amphibians and reptiles, discussing common perceptions about these species, phobias, how humans impact their survival, and more.

Enrolling over 30 million acres, the US Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is the largest conservation program in the United States. This title explores the role of information in the policy cycle as it relates to the CRP, as well as the role of information, including 'hidden information,' in the design and implementation of regulatory policy.

This is the natural history classic, written by the late John Coulson Tregarthen, and said to be the inspiration for 'Tarka the Otter'. Following a family of otters in West Cornwall from birth to childhood and maturity, it is a vivid snapshot of wild animals in a countryside teeming with beauty and danger.