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RSPB Spotlight: Sparrows is packed with eye-catching, informative color photos of these beloved birds and features succinct, detailed text written by a knowledgeable naturalist. Sparrows are often considered familiar to the point of invisibility, but the recent steep decline in numbers of both native British species is a reminder that these unassuming chatterboxes deserve a little more attention. Of all the true sparrow species found worldwide, only two occur in the British Isles: the House Sparrow and the Tree Sparrow. Globally, the story of the House Sparrow is one of dramatic expansion from humble origins in the Middle East; while the smaller, more active Tree Sparrow has also spread extensively. Both species have been heavily persecuted to surprisingly little effect until recent years. In Spotlight Sparrows, Amy-Jane Beer examines the causes behind the recent decline of these familiar species, and explores their biology and life cycle, social behavior, and the significant role that sparrows play in human culture, from classical civilization to Shakespeare, Edith Piaf, and Captain Jack Sparrow.

Focusing on the hedgehog, often celebrated as Britain's favorite mammal, this study by Pat Morris delves into its life and habitat, revealing insights that are often overlooked. The book emphasizes the importance of conservation efforts essential for the survival of this beloved species, highlighting both its ecological significance and the challenges it faces in the countryside.

The first 'Hedgehogs' book was published in 1983, and was a bestseller. However, much has happened in the last 20 years, which is included here: a worrying decline in hedgehog numbers, the North Ronaldsay saga and the Uist problem. The book also critically evaluates designer hedgehog homes.

This book is the result of over 25 years of research and conservation programmes initiated by Dr Pat Morris, probably Britain's most eminent mammal expert. It gives a fascinating insight into our much loved native dormouse and its very much less popular cousin.

Celebrated nature writer and enthusiast Amy Jane Beer gives you a wonderful story of tree life - botanical, historical, folkloric, poetic and cultural for every day of the year, in this beautifully illustrated book.

In his refreshingly lighthearted style, Pat Morris presents scientific and downto-earth information about one of Britain's best-loved wild creatures, the bumbling and endearing hedgehog.

Did you know that fish can use tools, and that wombat poo is cubic? This animal-tastic, fact-packed guide to the world of nature contains everything the budding naturalist needs to know. Meet nature's most fearsome predators, explore the wonders of the ocean, and marvel at the ability of animals to survive in the harshest environments.

A visit to the rapid where she lost a cherished friend unexpectedly reignites Amy-Jane Beer’s love of rivers setting her on a journey of natural, cultural and emotional discovery.On New Year’s Day 2012, Amy-Jane Beer’s beloved friend Kate set out with a group of others to kayak the River Rawthey in Cumbria. Kate never came home, and her death left her devoted family and friends bereft and unmoored.Returning to visit the Rawthey years later, Amy realises how much she misses the connection to the natural world she always felt when on or close to rivers, and so begins a new phase of exploration.The Flow is a book about water, and, like water, it meanders, cascades and percolates through many lives, landscapes and stories. From West Country torrents to Levels and Fens, rocky Welsh canyons, the salmon highways of Scotland and the chalk rivers of the Yorkshire Wolds, Amy-Jane follows springs, streams and rivers to explore tributary themes of wildness and wonder, loss and healing, mythology and history, cyclicity and transformation.Threading together places and voices from across Britain, The Flow is a profound, immersive exploration of our personal and ecological place in nature.

This textbook combines an integrated survey of European and English history in the 16th century. It covers political, social, religious and economic history from the late Renaissance to the end of the reigns of Elizabeth I and Phillip II.

The narrative captures the intimate experiences of observing a mated pair of Canada Geese over two years. Through daily walks, the author shares insights into their behaviors, interactions, and the nuances of their lives in the wild. This unique perspective highlights the connection between humans and wildlife, emphasizing the beauty of nature and the lessons learned from these graceful birds.