Now in stock - Shieldbugs
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Shieldbugs is the latest publication in the popular New Naturalist series. As well as being an identification guide to Britain's shieldbugs (and others which might colonise in the near future), Richard Jones’ groundbreaking volume encourages those enthusiasts who would otherwise be put off by the, to date, rather technical literature that has dominated the field, providing a comprehensive natural history of this fascinating and beautiful group of insects.
New Naturalist books have been essential reading for generations of scientists, conservationists and enthusiasts. Covering all aspects of British wildlife, habitat and conservation, the series has been revitalised in recent years with new titles by a range of well-known and respected authors.
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Recent New Naturalist titles
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Trees
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Author interview with Lee Raye: The Atlas of Early Modern Wildlife
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The Atlas of Early Modern Wildlife is a ground-breaking volume compiling the observations of early modern amateur naturalists, travellers and local historians for the first time. Drawing on over 10,000 records, this book looks at the early modern state of wildlife in Britain and Ireland, the era before climate change, before the intensification of agriculture, before even the Industrial Revolution. The book presents maps and notes on the former distribution of 153 species, providing a new baseline against which to discuss subsequent declines and extinctions, expansions and introductions.
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Lee Raye is an associate lecturer at the Open University and a Fellow of the Linnaean Society, specialising in the history of wild animals and plants in pre-industrial Britain and Ireland. We were lucky enough to have the opportunity to speak with them about what inspired them to write this atlas, what the most difficult aspect of creating this book was and what their plans for the future entail.
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This month, browse our new and forthcoming books, including the latest New Naturalist title Shieldbugs, the highly anticipated The Purple Sandpiper, and the comprehensive and fully illustrated All the Mammals of the World.
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Catalogue of Useful Plants of Colombia
July 2023
Compiled by a team of Colombian and international botanists from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; the Humboldt Institute; and other partner organisations, this is the most comprehensive listing of the known useful plants found in Colombia. Specific topics include medicinal, edible and insecticide plants along with their representation in the Amazon region.
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Frogs of the United States and Canada
Second edition due August 2023
Covering 114 native and introduced species from all US states and Canadian provinces, this is a comprehensive reference on the biology, behaviour, and conservation of the order Anura. Hundreds of occurrence maps, line drawings, and new colour photographs of frogs and their habitats enhance the text.
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Longlists announced for the 2023 James Cropper Wainwright Prize
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This year marks the 10th anniversary of the James Cropper Wainwright Prize, which aims to inspire readers to connect with nature and foster a love of the outdoors. A total of 36 books in three categories have been longlisted, with the shortlist due to appear on 10th August and the winners announced live on 14th September at the James Cropper Wainwright Prize 10th Anniversary Celebration.
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The 2023 James Cropper Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing longlist:
- The Swimmer: The Wild Life of Roger Deakin, Patrick Barkham
- The Flow: Rivers, Water and Wildness, Amy-Jane Beer
- Where the Wildflowers Grow, Leif Bersweden
- Twelve Words for Moss, Elizabeth-Jane Burnett
- Cacophony of Bone, Kerri ní Dochartaigh
- Sea Bean, Sally Huband
- Ten Birds that Changed the World, Stephen Moss
- A Line in the World: A Year on the North Sea Coast, Dorthe Nors
- The Golden Mole: And Other Living Treasure, Katherine Rundell
- Belonging: Natural Histories of Place, Identity and Home, Amanda Thomson
- Why Women Grow: Stories of Soil, Sisterhood and Survival, Alice Vincent
- Landlines, Raynor Winn
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The 2023 James Cropper Wainwright Prize for Writing on Conservation longlist:
- Sarn Helen: A Journey Through Wales, Past, Present and Future, Tom Bullough
- Beastly: A New History of Animals and Us, Keggie Carew
- Rewilding the Sea: How to Save Our Oceans, Charles Clover
- Birdgirl, Mya-Rose Craig
- The Orchid Outlaw, Ben Jacob
- Elixir: In the Valley at the End of Time, Kapka Kassabova
- Rooted: How Regenerative Farming Can Change the World, Sarah Langford
- Black Ops and Beaver Bombing: Adventures with Britain’s Wild Mammals, Fiona Mathews and Tim Kendall
- Forget Me Not, Sophie Pavelle
- Fen, Bog, and Swamp: A Short History of Peatland Destruction and its Role in the Climate Crisis, Annie Proulx
- The Lost Rainforests of Britain, Guy Shrubsole
- Nomad Century: How to Survive the Climate Upheaval, Gaia Vince
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NHBS Moth Trap with Inverter Kit
The NHBS Moth Trap with Inverter Kit includes the moth trap, inverter and a protective weatherproof case.
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Inverter with Weatherproof Case
This inverter converts 12V to 240V, allowing you to power your moth trap using a 12V battery (not included). The inverter is available with a portable weatherproof case.
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