Books on natural history and the environment, including ornithology, environmental studies and biographies of famous naturalists.
A compendium of birds under threat throughout the world, providing a beautifully illustrated reference guide to the threatened species listed by CITES. Illustrated by Johannes Erritzoe and Helga Boullet Erritzoe.
A fascinating exploration of the toad, establishing the scientific facts and investigating its role in art, literature and folklore.
The first complete biography of the 19th-century explorer, naturalist and satirist, who discovered curare and created the world's first nature reserve.
An important book highlighting the distinctive Islamic contribution to the environmental debate, challenging preconceived attitudes towards the natural world.
A rigorous critique of how pervasive anthropocentrism is leading towards environmental ruin, offering an Earth-focussed vision of what it is to be human.
A thought-provoking critique of the utopian underpinnings of global civilisation, offering a eutopian Green challenge to conventional environmentalist ideas.
An inspiring contribution to the theology of environmentalism which places the Christian duty of care towards God's creation in an eschatological context.
A lavishly illustrated exploration of pet statues and memorials from around the world, and the often surprising and inspiring stories behind them.
An evangelical analysis of the debate over environmental ethics, offering a guide for navigating the complex problems and the diversity of views.
An important new biography of the scientist and explorer Alexander von Humboldt, based on the most recent research and scholarship.
A fascinating inside account of the founding, the history and the discoveries of the UK's pioneering National Institute of Oceanography.
An exploration of the many ways in which humans have engaged with the animal world and how an appreciation of animals enriches our lives today.