The Secret History of Here is the story of a single place, a farm in the Scottish Borders. The site on which Alistair Moffat's farm now stands has been occupied since pre-historic times. The fields have turned up ancient arrow heads, stone spindles, silver pennies and a stone carved with the rune-like letters of Ogham. Walking this landscape you can feel the presence and see the marks of those who lived here before. But it is also the story of everywhere....

The natural world is on your doorstep; whether you live in the heart of a concrete jungle, or on top of a mountain so why not explore it? From woodlands to beaches, let Chris Packham take you on a sensory journey through some of the worlds key habitats.

From the earliest Pagan sites to modern urban cemeteries, burial grounds have always enjoyed a sacred, protected status in the history of society. Consequently they have become tranquil oases in which wildlife can flourish - a microcosm of the natural habitat long since disappeared from the surrounding area. In 'Earth to Earth', Professor Stefan Buczacki uncovers the wild animals and plants that thrive amongst the headstones, from the graveyard beetle...

How much do you really know about the world around you? This book includes a guide to identifying trees, flowers, berries and fungi, and shows how to spot birds, reptiles and amphibians, insects and other invertebrates.

Readers may be familiar with such things as natural weather forecasting, basic tracking and natural navigation, but this guide will reveal intriguing new lessons, including telling the time and date using the stars and detecting which animals are around by listening to birdsong.

What's the tallest thing on earth? What's the deadliest creature? What's the oldest living thing? What's the most endangered species? This fascinating book answers all the questions children love to ask about the natural world around us.

Learn how to get the best out of British wildlife. Bill Oddie tells you the best places to visit, how to catch a glimpse of our best-loved species, and things you can do for each month of the year. There are suggestions for places to visit within reach of wherever you live in Britain, and advice on watching wildlife with children.

Following the Irish coast in a clockwise direction, acclaimed ecologist Richard Nairn travels by boat, on foot and sometimes by air to visit the best remaining wild places, including islands, cliffs, beaches and dunes. The result is a unique mix of nature, history, science and a reflection on the author?s personal experiences of exploring Ireland?s coast. By viewing the Irish coastline from the sea, Richard gains a unique perspective on the island....

Become a nature ranger and discover the secrets of the world around you. Learn how plants can tell up from down, discover how to track wild animals and build homes for bats, with over thirty fun projects to complete. It includes a spotter's guide, as well as facts and handy hints.

Take a deep breath Steve Backshall was nine years old the first time he saw a shark, while on holiday with his family in Malaysia. It was the beginning of a life-long fascination with these 'lords of the sea', and the oceanic life around them. His career as one of the world's most popular naturalists and explorers has taken him to countless underwater places, many never before seen by others. And he's also been witness to the startling decline in...