Travel & Nature

How to Make an Old Dog Happy
Olivier Lagalisse
Caring for elderly and infirm dogs – the book you need.

Mad About the Dog
Belinda Harley
When Belinda Harley finds herself adopted by a stray dog on a Greek island, she finds her life and her heart changed…

The Way of the Panda
Henry Nicholls
The extraordinary impact of the panda – from obscurity to fame – a story of China's transition from shy beginnings to centre stage

Seasons of Life
Leon Kreitzman
The new world of chronobiology is popular science at its most exciting: understanding how the seasons regulate the life of every human, plant and anim…

Born to Run
Christopher McDougall
'A fascinating and inspiring true adventure story … destined to become a classic.' Ranulph FiennesA New York Times bestseller and word of…

Don't Sleep, There are Snakes
Daniel Everett
'An astonishing book: a work of exploration, into the most distant place and language, but also a revelation of the way language is shaped by tho…

Japan Through the Looking Glass
Alan MacFarlane
Intelligent and engaging … an excellent book for anyone with an interest in Japanese culture.

In Search of Kazakhstan
Christopher Robbins
Borat has got it all wrong. Kazakhstan is far more interesting and entertaining than he'd have us believe. In fact it's probably the most su…

Magic and Mystery in Tibet
Alexandra David-Neel
The classic account of a woman's extraordinary journey to Tibet

Vivaldi's Venice
Patrick Barbier
Vivaldi and Venice are entwined. Vivaldi was the most influential composer, and the leading violinist, of his age and spent most of his life in Venice…

Dogwise
John Fisher
A guide to training your dog that builds on their innate behaviours and talents.