'Axel Lindén is a shepherd-philosopher with James Herriot's knack for mishap and an almost Chekhovian deadpan humour.' Observer 'Endearing and liberating.' Idler Magazine Why do we keep sheep? Alex Lindén ruminates as he watches his sheep ruminating. Naive and i... read more

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Horses have been the inspiration for hundreds of works of art over the centuries. This book celebrates the horse in all its glory, from its role as working animal in war and sport, to beloved pet. The horse's beauty and majesty is caught by artists as diverse as Stubbs, Toulous... read more

Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett's The Spirit Level: Why Equality is Better for Everyone is the most influential and talked-about book on society in the last decade - now updated with a new chapter on the controversy the book has ignited. Why do... read more

'Peter Wohlleben doesn't merely look, he sees. Let's all learn as much from him as we can, and quickly.' Rosamund Young, author of THE SECRET LIFE OF COWSDid you know that trees can influence the rotation of the earth?Or that wol... read more

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Newmarket has a unique historic position as the acknowledged home of horseracing. Yet until now no book has provided a definitive history of Newmarket Heath, the key figures who contributed to its transformation from untamed heath land to the worl... read more

This is the book for anyone who has ever looked at a horse and wondered: “What is he thinking?” “Why did he do that?” or, more often, “Why won’t he do that?” Here you will find a fascinating stud... read more

First aid should be part of every rider's basic knowledge. Equine specialist veterinarian Anke RÜsbÜldt provides handy tips on what to do in an emergency, and how you can make the best use of time while waiting for the vet. This book shows how to assess various situations corr... read more

This book clarifies why poor behaviour develops, how we can prevent problems from occurring, and how to treat them.

Every year around August, large flocks of Eastern Curlews leave their breeding grounds in the Arctic and embark on a perilous 10,000km journey to the coast of Australia. The birds cannot swim; if they become exhausted and fall into the ocean, they die. But it’s a j... read more

Of the 25,000 known species of bee worldwide, only seven species are honeybees. Bees and plants have a sophisticated and delicate symbiosis. In recent years, the shrinking of green spaces has endangered the honeybee. Now Planting for Honeybees shows you how you can help these ... read more