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WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR MEMOIR 2026 LONGLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2025 ‘The best book I have read this year’ DAVID NICHOLLS ‘Masterly … I'm in awe’ SALMAN RUSHDIE ‘Beautiful’ DOUGLAS STUART ‘Extraordinary’ SARAH MOSS ‘A formidable testament...

Brought to you by Penguin. Discover the many lives of Peter Matthiessen – writer, naturalist, activist, CIA agent, Zen master – in this kaleidoscopic biography of an American literary giant. Author of The Snow Leopard, co-founder of the Paris Review and the only writer to have ever won the...

Natalie Angier knows all that scientists know—and sometimes more—about the power of symmetry in sexual relations, about the brutal courting habits of dolphins, about the grand deceit of orchids, about the impact of female and male preferences on evolution. She knows how scientists go about their work, and she describes their ways, their visions, and their arguments. Perhaps most poignantly, she understands the complexities and the sad necessity of death.

Noted transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau spent two years, two months, and two days chronicling his near-isolation in the small cabin he built in the woods near Walden Pond on land owned by his mentor, the father of Transcendentalism, Ralph Waldo Emerson. Immersing himself in nature and solitude, Thoreau sought to develop a greater understanding of society amidst a life of self-reliance and simplicity. Originally published in 1854, Walden remains one of the most celebrated works in American literature.

Dive into the fascinating world of natures wonders as the author explores the extraordinary oddities of the animal kingdom. From the whimsical bookworm to the majestic rhinoceros, and from the industrious mole to the mythical unicorn, this collection of chapters unveils the captivating stories of these remarkable creatures. (Summary by mleigh)

„Wilde Winkel“ nimmt Dich mit auf Entdeckungstour in Bayerns wertvollste Natur. Du bist mit im Boot, wenn die Fischerin bei Sonnenaufgang auf dem Starnberger See ihre Netze setzt und wenn der Fährmann im Abendblau über die glitzernde Regnitz gleitet. Du pirschst mit durchs Unterholz zu schillernden Käfern im Urwald von Bamberg. Du tauchst ein in das Gesumm auf duftenden Apfelbaumwiesen am Main. Und hinterher brauchst Du Dir nicht mal Erde aus Schuhen zu klopfen! Jeden Monat geht’s in einen anderen wilden Winkel Bayerns zwischen den Alpen und der Rhön, dem Nördlinger Ries und dem ...

Brought to you by Penguin. How much light is too much light? The Darkness Manifesto urges us to cherish natural darkness for the sake of the environment, our own wellbeing, and all life on earth. The world's flora and fauna have evolved to operate in the natural cycle of day and night. But...

In this podcast episode we dive deep in conversation on what being a men is to us in middle of a forest on vacation.

In How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life, Roberts examines Smith’s forgotten masterpiece, and finds a treasure trove of timeless, practical wisdom. Smith’s insights into human nature are just as relevant today as they were 300 years ago. What does it take to be truly happy? Should we pursue fame and fortune or the respect of our friends and family? How can we make the world a better place?

Professor David Wilson has spent his professional life working with violent men - especially men who have committed murder. Aged 29 he became, at that time, the UK's youngest ever prison governor in charge of a jail, and his career since then has seen him sat across a table with all sorts of killers: sometimes in a tense interview; sometimes sharing a cup of tea (or something a little stronger); sometimes looking them in the eye to tell them that they are psychopaths.

These modern dispatches from an ancient landscape tell the story of a deep-rooted attachment to place, describing a way of life that is little noticed and yet has profoundly shaped this landscape. In evocative and lucid prose, James Rebanks takes us through a shepherd's year, offering a unique account of rural life and a fundamental connection with the land that most of us have lost.

An engrossing and revealing study of why we deem certain animals “pests” and others not—from cats to rats, elephants to pigeons—and what this tells us about our own perceptions, beliefs, and actions, as well as our place in the natural world A squirrel in the garden. A rat in the wall. A...

For readers of On Trails, this is an incisive, utterly engaging exploration of walking: how it is fundamental to our being human, how we've designed it out of our lives, and how it is essential that we reembrace it. "I'm going for a walk." How often has this phrase been uttered by someone with a...

For many of us, the great scientific discoveries of the modern age—the Big Bang, evolution, quantum physics, relativity—point to an existence that is bleak, devoid of meaning, pointless. But in The Sacred Depths of Nature, eminent biologist Ursula Goodenough shows us that the scientific world view need not be a source of despair. Indeed, it can be a wellspring of solace and hope. This volume reconciles the modern scientific understanding of reality with our timeless spiritual yearnings for reverence and continuity.

Welcome to Mugs & Midlife — the podcast where warm drinks meet warm chaos. I’m Melissa, an introverted homebody who loves sunsets, birdwatching, new hobbies, and having entire conversations in my head before saying absolutely none of it out loud.This show is for women in their 40s and 50s who appreciate life’s tiny moments — the “why did I walk into this room?” thoughts, the daily ramblings, the random stories, the things your kids do that make you question everything, and the hobbies you pick up for no reason other than they make life feel softer.Expect rambles about ...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITING 2024 ‘Eye-opening and persuasive’ SUNDAY TIMES ‘Brilliant … I loved it’ KIT DE WAAL ‘Thoughtful, moving, honest’ CAL FLYN *Winner of The Lakeland Book of the Year 2024* Work in the countryside ties you, soul and salary, to the...

Step into the turbulent world of Jonathan Jefferson Whitlaw, where the harsh realities of life in the black delta of the Deep South unfold. The story begins with a family claiming their piece of land, led by the brutish Whitlaw who mercilessly bullies his wife, Portia, into exhaustion until her tragic death after giving birth to a strong son. Portias sister-in-law, Clio, steps in to raise the young Jonathan while catering to his fathers whims. As Jonathan matures, he becomes a cunning and ambitious figure, driven by a relentless desire for wealth. Together with his father, he builds a thriving...

What is our relationship with the places that sustain us: our cities and the natural world? Do we find cities overwhelming or do we love their dynamic, creative energy? Do we exploit nature or do we nurture her many different resources? In the growing climate crisis that impacts on all of us wherever we may live, how can we create a healthier and happier relationship with city lives and wild nature? Through personal stories and the voices of experts, MetroWild offers a kaleidoscope of stories from our changing world. Presented by Yang-May Ooi (@tigerspirituk) ¦ www.MetroWild.co.uk

Brought to you by Penguin. From celebrated author Jay Griffiths comes a unique and heartfelt insight into the healing nature of our relationship with animals Pet-owners and animal-lovers instinctively know that animals heal. This book offers the evidence, drawing widely on scientific discoveries...

Winner of the inaugural Theodore Roosevelt Association Book Prize A captivating account of how Theodore Roosevelt’s lifelong passion for the natural world set the stage for America’s wildlife conservation movement and determined his legacy as a founding father of today’s museum naturalism...