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The Vegetable Grower's Handbook, written by Huw Richards, is a must-have for all gardening enthusiasts. Published in 2022 by Dorling Kindersley Ltd, this book is a comprehensive guide to growing your own vegetables. The author, an expert in the field, shares his knowledge and experience in a clear and accessible way. This book is not just for experienced gardeners, but also for beginners who want to start their own vegetable garden. The Vegetable Grower's Handbook covers all aspects of vegetable gardening, from planning and preparing your garden to harvesting and storing your produce. Whether you have a small balcony or a large backyard, this book will help you make the most of your space and grow delicious, healthy vegetables. The Vegetable Grower's Handbook is a practical, hands-on guide that will inspire you to start growing your own food. Don't miss out on this masterpiece from Dorling Kindersley Ltd.

Recipes, DIY projects, and inspiration for a beautiful and low-waste life, from the creator of @simply.living.well on Instagram

The author of the beloved No.1 bestseller The Shepherd's Life returns with a stirring history of family, loss and the land over three generations on a Lake District farm'I can't imagine anyone starting to read English Pastoral and not being eager to read it all at once, as I did, and not being moved by the life and the landscape Rebanks describes so well. I was thrilled by it' Philip Pullman As a boy, James Rebanks's grandfather taught him to work the land the old way. Their family farm in the Lake District hills was part of an ancient agricultural landscape: a patchwork of crops and meadows, of pastures grazed with livestock, and hedgerows teeming with wildlife. And yet, by the time James inherited the farm, it was barely recognisable. The men and women had vanished from the fields; the old stone barns had crumbled; the skies had emptied of birds and their wind-blown song. English Pastoral is the story of an inheritance: one that affects us all. It tells of how rural landscapes around the world were brought close to collapse, and the age-old rhythms of work, weather, community and wild things were lost. And yet this elegy from the northern fells is also a song of hope: of how, guided by the past, one farmer began to salvage a tiny corner of England that was now his, doing his best to restore the life that had vanished and to leave a legacy for the future. This is a book about what it means to have love and pride in a place, and how, against all the odds, it may still be possible to build a new pastoral: not a utopia, but somewhere decent for us all.

Eddie Ludlow is a Keeper of the Quaich and the founder of The Whisky Lounge, the biggest provider of whisky events in the UK. Based in York, The Whisky Lounge runs tastings, events, festivals and schools across the UK, and beyond. Their UK events attracted 35,000 visitors in 2018. Having worked in various parts of the industry, including for Ardbeg & Glenmorangie and Oddbins, Eddie has possibly brought more whisky to more people and parts of the UK than anyone else. Eddie has been an IWSC whisky judge since 2008.

"Reconsideration of maps, as well as the state of the world as shown through them"--

In this visionary book, chemist Michael Braungart and architect William McDonough challenge this status quo and put forward a manifesto for an intriguing and radically different philosophy of environmentalism. "Reduce, reuse, recycle".

Read this specially designed new edition of Jared Diamond's Pulitzer-prize winning exploration of what makes us human. Why has human history unfolded so differently across the globe?

I hope it is widely read and acted on' Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of PeaceThe Future We Choose is a passionate call to arms, written by former UN Secretary for Climate Christiana Figures and Tom Rivett-Carnac, her UN political strategist.

Floriography, a captivating book penned by Jessica Roux, is a must-read for everyone. This enchanting piece of literature was published in the year 2020, on the 15th of October, by none other than Andrews McMeel Publishing. The genre of the book is hard to pinpoint due to its unique content, but it surely leaves a lasting impression on its readers. Jessica Roux has beautifully woven words together to create a mesmerizing tale that takes you on a journey of emotions. The book, Floriography, is a testament to Jessica's literary prowess and is a gem in the world of literature. Published by Andrews McMeel Publishing, this book holds a special place in the hearts of its readers. So, get your copy today and immerse yourself in the world of Floriography.

Features 1000 dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures, with 2000 specially commissioned artworks, maps and photographs. Each entry has detailed information on topics including appearance, life cycle, muscle and bone structure.

Passionate cloud spotter and bestselling author Gavin Pretor-Pinney gives you 365 clouds, one for each day, in his stunning illustrated book.

An environmental expert unleashes a scientific, fact-based broadside against eco-alarmism and the excesses of the left, arguing that climate change and other environmental problems are real but not apocalyptic and require practical, not radical, solutions.Many environmentalists claim the world as we know it will soon come to an end unless we radically change how we live our lives. They demand we stop eating meat, ban plastics, and significantly reduce how much we drive and fly.  Climate change is real, says Michael Shellenberger in Apocalypse Never, but itΓÇÖs not the end of the world. It is not even our most serious environmental problem. Most environmental trends, including population, pollution, and resource use, are all going in the right direction.The left profits from hyping climate change as apocalypse while opposing obvious solutions. Schemes like ΓÇ£The Green New DealΓÇ¥ would transfer wealth to well-connected elites, raise energy costs, and hurt wildlife.Poverty, not prosperity, is the real enemy of the environment. We use can produce more food using less land and water, move from wood to coal to natural gas to nuclear, and safely capture and contain plastic waste. But all of that will require standing up to the eco-alarmism in the way of environmental protection.

Can humans and other species continue to inhabit the earth together?

Jules Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea meets Born to Run and the cutting edge of popular science.

Rebel Gardening is a captivating read by the renowned author, Alessandro Vitale. Published in 2023 by Penguin LCC US, this book delves into the world of unconventional gardening practices. Vitale, known for his unique perspective on traditional subjects, takes the reader on a journey through the rebellious side of horticulture. The book falls under the non-fiction genre, providing readers with a fresh look at gardening. Vitale's Rebel Gardening is not just a book; it's a movement, a call to action for gardeners to break free from the constraints of traditional gardening norms. Published by Penguin LCC US, this book is a must-read for those who dare to garden differently.

In Perfect French Country Ros Byam Shaw celebrates relaxed rural France at its finest, visiting timeless and beautiful French country homes that feature ancient beams and stone fireplaces, panelled rooms and attics under steeply-pitched pantiles.

Naomi Klein, author of the #1 international bestsellers, The Shock Doctrine and No Logo, returns with This Changes Everything, a must-read on how the climate crisis needs to spur transformational political changeWe seem to have given up on any serious effort to prevent catastrophic climate change. Despite mounting scientific evidence, denialism is surging in many wealthy countries, and extreme fossil-fuel extraction gathers pace. Exposing the work of ideologues on the right who know the challenge this poses to the free market all too well, Naomi Klein also challenges the failing strategies of environmental groups. This Changes Everything argues that the deep changes required should not be viewed as punishments to fear, but as a kind of gift. It's time to stop running from the full implications of the crisis and begin to embrace them. Naomi Klein is an award-winning journalist, syndicated columnist and author of the international bestsellers, The Shock Doctrine and No Logo. She is a member of the board of directors for 350.org, a global grassroots movement to solve the climate crisis, a Puffin Foundation Writing Fellow at The Nation Institute, and a former Miliband Fellow at the LSE. She holds an honorary Doctor of Civil Laws from the University of King's College, Nova Scotia.

The most accomplished mountain runner of all time contemplates his record-breaking climb of Mount Everest in this profound and free-flowing memoir-an intellectual and spiritual journey that moves from the earth's highest peak to the soul's deepest reaches.What drives a person to the edge of one of the most difficult and revered mountains in the world? How much is one willing to sacrifice and suffer to pursue an authentic and bold life? The most accomplished mountain runner of all time, Kilian Jornet ponders these questions as he contemplates his record-breaking climb of Mount Everest, exploring the mountain's changing nature over four seasons and his own existence.As he recounts a life spent studying, tending, and ascending the greatest peaks on earth, Jornet ruminates on what he has found in nature-simplicity, freedom, and spiritual joy-and offers a poetic yet clearheaded assessment of his relationship to the mountain . . . at times his opponent, at others, his greatest muse. In this sweeping, soulful journey-the flip side of stories like Into Thin Air-Jornet illuminates with beauty and brilliance what it means to be an athlete, a competitor, and a human facing the greatest life challenges-for him, the mountain he yearns to climb and honour.