Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure
Painted People: 5,000 Years of Tattooed History from Sailors and Socialites to Mummies and Kings
In 1881, a writer in the Saturday Review called tattooing ‘an art without a history’. ‘No-one’, it went on, ‘has made it the business of his life to study the development of tattooing.’
Until now.
How to Speak Whale: A Voyage into the Future of Animal Communication
‘Fascinating’ Greta Thunberg
‘Extraordinary’ Merlin Sheldrake
‘A must-read’ New Scientist
‘Enthralling’ George Monbiot
‘Brilliant’ Philip Hoare
Earth: Over 4 Billion Years in the Making: Unabridged edition
‘Combines the natural history of programmes such as David Attenborough’s Planet Earth with the planetary focus of Brian Cox’s Universe’ Guardian
A beautiful, full colour book to accompany the 5 part BBC TV series telling the most important story of all, the deep history of our own planet.
The Perfect Tonic: The Remarkable Medicinal History of Beer, Wine, Spirits and Cocktails
Shortlisted for the André Simon Food & Drink Book Award
An intoxicating interconnected history of booze and medicine, from one of the world’s foremost cocktail writers.
Collins New Naturalist Library – Shieldbugs (Collins New Naturalist Library)
An eagerly anticipated addition to the New Naturalist series.
Map Addict: The Bestselling Tale of an Obsession: Unabridged edition
‘My name is Mike and I am a map addict. There, it’s said…’
Collins New Naturalist Library – Solitary Bees (Collins New Naturalist Library)
A completely up-to-date introduction to the most common group of bees in Britain.
Platypus Matters: The Extraordinary Story of Australian Mammals
Winner of the Whitley Award for Best Natural History Book 2022
A compelling, funny, first-hand account of Australia’s wonderfully unique mammals and how our perceptions impact their future.
Collins Bird Guide: Third edition
The ultimate reference book for bird enthusiasts – now in its third edition.
The Lost Rainforests of Britain
WINNER OF THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR CONSERVATION 2023
The Sunday Times Science Book of the Year
As seen on Countryfile
‘If anyone was born to save Britain’s rainforests, it was Guy Shrubsole’ Sunday Times
In Search of One Last Song: Britain’s disappearing birds and the people trying to save them
‘Wonderful and enriching’ Adam Nicolson
‘The best book on conservation and the countryside I have read in years’ John Lewis-Stempel
‘A modern pastoral written with intelligence, wit and lyricism’ Cal Flyn
Exotic Vetting: Extraordinary Stories of Treating Amazing Animals
Anaesthetising a fish, x-raying a frog and hospitalising a walrus are all in a day’s work for the world’s wildest veterinarian.
The Sloth Lemur’s Song: Madagascar from the Deep Past to the Uncertain Present
‘Full of wonder and forensic intelligence’ Isabella Tree, author of Wilding
A moving account of Madagascar told by a researcher who has spent over fifty years investigating the mysteries of this remarkable island.
Collins Backyard Chicken-keeper’s Bible: A practical guide to identifying and rearing backyard chickens
Chickens are many things: sources of meat and eggs, lovable pets, amusing images on merchandise, and a source of comfort at the end of a hard day. Whether we’re considering joining the growing flock of backyard chicken-keepers or simply cheered by leafing through images of gorgeous poultry, our love for chickens is strong.
Wild Isles
This beautifully illustrated overview of the wildlife of the British Isles showcases the diversity of our plant and animal life.