22 May 2020
Taking up running over lockdown? Try Chris McDougall’s classic, Born to Run. Enjoying the view from the window? Try Richard Mabey’s Turned Out Nice Again to see the weather in a new light. Need a breath of fresh air after being inside so long? Join Emily Chappell on her incredible 4000km bike ride across Europe.
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The running classic that has been inspiring runners – from beginner to pro – for over a decade.
With incredible energy and smart observation, McDougall tells the story of the mysterious tribe of Mexican Indians who are the best distance runners in the world, while asking what the secrets are to being an incredible runner.
Travelling to labs at Harvard, Nike, and elsewhere, he comes across an incredible cast of characters, including the woman who recently broke the world record for 100 miles and for her encore ran a 2:50 marathon in a bikini, pausing to down a beer at the 20 mile mark.
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In The Forager’s Calendar, John Wright shows us what species can be found when and where, how to identify them, and how to store, use and cook them. Fully illustrated throughout, with tips on kit, conservation advice and what to avoid, this is an indispensable guide.
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The full story of how our relationship with light shapes our health, productivity and mood
In this beautiful love letter to weather, award-winning nature writer Richard Mabey weaves together science, art and memoirs to show the weather’s impact on our culture and national psyche.
We meet Golden Summers, our denial of winter, the Impressionists’ love affair with London smog, seasonal affective disorder and the mysteries of storm migraines; moonbows, dog-suns, fog-mirages and Constable’s clouds…
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The best illustrated book for bringing the outside in
Bestselling author Simon Jenkins picks 100 of the very best from the white cliffs of Dover to Hadrian’s Wall – and explains the fascinating stories behind each, with beautiful photos accompanying them.
From Gold Hill, the Dorset village street so famously picturesque it was used in a Hovis advert, to the view of the City of London famously depicted by Canaletto and the wilds of the Yorkshire moors.
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Dive into the beautiful and fascinating world of seaweed
In this short, exquisitely illustrated portrait, the Dutch poet and artist Miek Zwamborn shares her discoveries of seaweed’s history, culture and use, from the Neolithic people of the Orkney Islands to sushi artisans in modern Japan.
This is a wonderful gift for every nature lover’s home – and you will come away with a new appreciation for this beautiful botanical.
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An incredible and inspiring story of cycling 4000km across Europe
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Positive, proactive thinking on climate change
The UK has pledged to become carbon neutral by 2050. So how do we get there? Drawing on actions, policies and technologies already emerging around the world, Chris Goodall sets out the ways to achieve this, from sustainable energy to new ways of farming.