Animals

The UK is undergoing a mass extinction of birds and wildlife after two centuries of intensification. Many books lament the decline of British wildlife - this is the first to map out how this could be turned around, economically and in the national interest. We have all the space we need for nature; now, at last, it's time to put it to good use.

A guide to how birdwatching can improve your wellbeing, featuring an introduction from Chris Packham

This journey through Lindisfarne is a meditation on the power of place, from the author of The Hidden Ways

Guardian columnist and Springwatch expert Stephen Moss combines detective work, natural history, folklore and firsthand observations to explore how birds got their names and our long and eventful relationship with the natural world.

Knowledge of bat echolocation and social calls, and identification using ultrasonic 'bat detectors' and sound analysis software, has grown significantly in the last decade. In this practical guide Jon Russ and contributors (Kate Barlow, Philip Briggs & Sandie Sowler) present the latest information in a clear and concise manner.The book covers topics including the properties of sound, how bats use sound, bat detectors and recording devices, analysis software, and call analysis. For each species found in the British Isles, information is given on distribution, emergence times, flight and foraging behaviour, habitat, echolocation calls including parameters for common measurements, and social calls. Calls are described in the context of the different technologies employed to record them (heterodyne, frequency division and time expansion). Various sonograms for each species are displayed in BatSound and AnaLookW. A species echolocation guide is included.

The book Rose Hair Tarantula, Pet Tarantula, Chilean Rose Tarantula, is an information book for anyone looking to keep a Tarantula.Covering everything from: How and where to buy your pet Tarantula, to looking after atrantula, to setting up a terrarium, to what to feed a Rose Hair Tarantula. Caring for your Chilean Rose Tarantula, by keeping the terrarium clean and at the right humity.

Join Jo-Rosie Haffenden and Nando Brown, the animal trainers from ITV's hit show Teach My Pet To Do That, as they reveal the surprising truth about training cats. You might think that cats don't do obedience, but this simple, practical guide will have you and your cat mastering the basics of trick training in no time and will open up a whole new world of fun for both of you. Whether your feline is shy and retiring, or loves the limelight, there's something in Teach My Cat to Do That for every personality type. Trick-training is a great way to get to know your cat better, deepen your bond and help keep them keep fit and stimulated. Full of hints, tips and photographs, and taking you from the very simplest training fundamentals to show-stopping tricks like 'Ring the Bell for Dinner' and 'Wipe Your Feet', the only limit to where you end up is your imagination.

Join Jo-Rosie Haffenden and Nando Brown, the animal trainers from ITV's Teach My Pet To Do That, as they reveal how any dog can learn new tricks.This simple, practical guide will have you and your pooch mastering the basics of trick training in no time and opening up a whole new world of fun for both of you. Whether they're shy and retiring, or love the limelight, in Teach My Dog to Do That, there's something for every type. Trick-training is a great way to get to know your dog better, deepen your bond and help keep them keep fit and stimulated. Full of hints, tips and photographs and taking you from the very simplest training fundamentals to show-stopping tricks like "e;Dog Yoga"e; and "e;Tidy Your Toys"e;, the only limit to where you end up is your imagination.

The World's Smallest Dog with the World's Biggest Heart

Dogs' Dinners features inexpensive and practical ways to feed your dog a balanced diet - all from scratch! Whether it's simply a few biscuits from time to time or the from-scratch experience, it's a wonderful way to build up a bond between you and your dog. This is a book for any culinary-inclined dog lover. Bone appetit!

Whales are among the largest, most intelligent, deepest diving species to have ever lived on our planet. We have hunted them for thousands of years and scratched their icons into our mythologies. They simultaneously fill us with waves of terror, awe and affection - yet we know hardly anything about them.

The phenomenon of bird migration has fascinated people from time immemorial. The arrivals and departures of different species marked the seasons, heralding spring and autumn, and providing a reliable calendar long before anything better became available. This edition is produced from an original copy by William Collins.

**THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER**Paul O'Grady's Country Life for the first time gives a glimpse into the home life of one of Britain's best loved stars, alongside the animals he adores.