Nature - Saraband

The Nature of Summer (Paperback) Jim Crumley

[trim]“A mesmerising blend of observation and in-depth knowledge about our wild landscapes … every bit as compelling and thought-provoking as its predecessors ... no better book to lose yourself in.” Herald[/trim]

Westering Laurence Mitchell

[trim]‘A beautifully compelling reminder that we never walk alone … a superb and illuminating guide.’ Julian Hoffman, author of Irreplaceable[/trim]

The Nature of Spring (Paperback) Jim Crumley

[trim]“Nature writer and poet Jim Crumley returns with a third volume of close observations [and] charts the arrival of spring, from the February song of a mistle thrush to May’s drowsy warmth. Crumley quotes Margiad Evans – ‘Write in the very now where you find yourself’ – and takes her advice to heart.” New Statesman[/trim]

Skylarks with Rosie: A Somerset Spring Stephen Moss

[trim]“A great read.” John Miles, Birdwatching magazine[/trim]

The Man Who Talks To Birds Donald S Murray

The Garden Cure Jan Cameron

[trim]"Combines expertise and wisdom about gardening and mental health … an invaluable source of ideas and metaphors for anyone working in either field … offers stories of people for whom gardening proved lifesaving ... As GPs are exploring more options for social prescribing, this book provides good evidence to prescribe gardening." Dr Lesley Morrison, tutor, Edinburgh University Medical School and retired GP[/trim]

Cottongrass Summer Roy Dennis

[trim]"In an exhilarating roundelay of profoundly questioning essays, Roy Dennis has revealed a lifetime in nature conservation, while also delivering a sparkling vision for an ecologically sustainable Highlands, the country and the planet. This little book is a testament to a rare and redeeming curiosity; we must all learn from the deep wisdom of experience." Sir John Lister-Kaye OBE[/trim]

The Nature of Summer Jim Crumley

[trim]“Scotland’s foremost living nature writer” Dundee Courier[/trim]

A Handbook of Scotland’s Coasts Fi Martynoga

[trim]"A perfect primer … What makes the book so good is the breadth of material packed within it, combined with the depth of expertise of those sharing their knowledge … Scotland's coasts are an integral part of what makes this, in many people's eyes, the best small country in the world. This book will help you gain more from the experience of visiting and exploring them." Undiscovered Scotland[/trim]

The Stream Invites Us to Follow Dick Capel

[trim]“A fascinating meander … a thoughtful and observant account of the river’s journey, full of intriguing snippets of history, local myths and sightings of wildlife, as well as comments on land management and conservation issues … [and] some intriguing asides and revealing insights.” Yorkshire Dales Review[/trim]

Ghost Trees Bob Gilbert

[trim]“A spirited defence of the importance of recognising nature in our cities. This is a lyrical book of great imaginative scope … filled with fascinating nuggets of information.” Country and Town House[/trim]

A Scots Dictionary of Nature Amanda Thomson

[trim]"A stunning wee book detailing some of the wonderfully inventive Scots words that document the world around us." The List[/trim]

Incandescent Anna Levin

The Nature of Spring Jim Crumley

[trim]"A fantastic writer … exquisite observations of details in the landscape as well as sweeping vistas … remarkable." Ben Hoare, BBC Countryfile magazine[/trim]

Overlander Alan Brown

[trim]"An outstanding debut, brimming with charming anecdotes, helpful advice and poignant discussions about Scotland and the UK today, making it a timely read." Chiara Bullen, The Great Outdoors[/trim]

Ghost Trees Bob Gilbert

[trim]“Warm, rich and fascinating… [Gilbert] is a generous guide, with a deep knowledge of plant life and a fine turn of phrase.” Jon Day, Guardian[/trim]