Sub-titled 'Extraordinary Partnership Between Humans and Dogs', the popular TV nature presenter is a lifelong animal lover. Now living on an idyllic farm in Wales, Kate has achieved her dream of surrounding herself with as many varieties as possible, but as with many Brits, the dog has always held a special place in her heart. Here she uses her journey with her sheepdog puppy Teg to frame her examination of this very special relationship and her book is packed full of stories about rescue dogs, guide dogs, service dogs and medical dogs. Kate's journey takes her to the mountains of Afghanistan, a prison in Scotland, and a unique research centre in Austria. Meet ex-Royal Marine Jon with his chocolate Labrador Jester, Marjory with her beloved ex-guide dog Mouse, Colonel Neil Smith and his retired IED detection dog Fire, and many more people whose dogs have changed and saved countless lives by working together with their owners, handlers and human companions. Inspiring, eye-opening and heart warming by the writer and broadcaster specialising in science, wild life and rural affairs. A companion to Humble by Nature code 92848. 308pp, paperback, photos.

Hunting, eventing, Welsh cobs and Clydesdales, Gypsy cobs and Shires, polo clubs, and the London and Counties equine social scene, the book explores the landscape and sociology of horses, horse sense and horsemanship in Britain and is a source of natural beauty and inspiration. This extraordinary journey begins at the 18th century Westbury White Horse in Wiltshire and ends against a magnificent Cotswolds backdrop and a strong limestone wall. The book casts an unprecedented eye on the complex universe of Britain's horses. It focuses on people, places and organisations from Scottish hill farmers breeding Highland and Shetland ponies to the luxurious world of British thoroughbred breeders, from neighbourhood stables to studs that foster some of the world's greatest horses and creating a multibillion-pound business in the process and supporting the global racing calendar. The book also shows how the equine business is defining the long-standing relationship between horse and human today through a lively text and glorious colour pictures. There are up close and personal profiles providing unequalled access to owners, breeders, trainers, jockeys, stable hands, and polo fanatics, enriched by a wealth of exclusively commissioned photographs. There is a specially commissioned historical essay by leading expert Christopher Joll who elaborates on the history of the horse and its place in British life, culture and society. 340 stunning colour illustrations in a massive heavyweight volume, 320pp, 25.8 x 30.8cm.
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The renowned equestrian photographer has a unique way of capturing the mystical charisma and elegance of the Arabian breed in her photos whether in groups cantering, at rest, decorated, a tiny foal, family groups, standing proud, in front of the Great Pyramid of Giza or in the Kalahari ridden by bowler-hatted gents, with cowboys, courting, dancing, at play in fields or stables. A white stallion rears up to the command of his Arab master in front of Petra in Jordan on a hot sunny day. The history of the Arabian (or Arab) horse dates from before the time of King Solomon to the present day, a story that continues with the role that the Arab horse has played in Islamic conquest and Arab history, highlighting the importance that Islam has always accorded 'this most noble of animals'. Woven into this tapestry is the interplay between the Christian and Muslim worlds and colourful adventurers, both Arab and Western. With its unrivalled range of action photographs in full page colour, here is the definitive book of the noblest breed in all the equine world. These are intelligent, fleet-footed, noble, curious, sensitive creatures which work hard and enjoy close relationships with humans. These horses are also of special importance to Gabrielle Boiselle, because it was a magical encounter with an Arabian stallion that convinced her to pursue her passion for equestrian photography across the globe. Glorious quality colour, huge 33 x 26.8cm 320 pages.
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Sub-titled 'How Humans Have Loved, Hated and Misunderstood Other Species', why do we treat our dogs as people but prefer pigs as bacon? The book is a compelling search inside our moral selves and through masterful introspection Girling delves into our relationships, fascinations and follies with animals, tracking the origins of attitudes and unpacking contradictions, at the same time asking whether our interactions with other species holds the key to our own survival. 'In an age of extinction, this is essential reading.' Without animals there would be no us. We are fellow travellers on the same evolutionary journey. By charting the love-hate story of people and animals, from their first acquaintance in deep prehistory to the present and beyond, Girling in his dazzling prose tells the story of the cumulative influence of theologians, writers, artists, warriors, philosophers, farmers, activists and scientists across the centuries, now locking us into debates on farming, extinction, animal rights, pets, experiments and religion. Brimming with wisdom and insight, 408pp, illus.

Super soft animal print fur covered notebook embossed with a cat?s big eyes, glittery nose and ears and collar and MEOW medallion to make all cat lovers mew with delight. There is a bright pink soft fur pompom pagemarker, 160 lined pages with Meow icon, fish shapes and a paw print in the corners and a matching animal print soft fur pompom on top of the pink biro with blue ink enclosed with this very special furry set.

A terracotta bowl sprouts five cute little white kittens with grey ears, and see cats licking ice cream, cuddling each other, yawning and meowing, licking their noses, posing with legs in strange positions, looking one-eyed and one with a blue sapphire and an amber eye, wearing antlers and Christmas hats, Bengals looking like royalty, huge saucer-eyed cats looking inquisitively at the camera, and a gallery of cats wearing huge glasses: 'After a long day at the office, Rhino likes to come home and unwind with a good book.' An irresistible compilation of over 400 of the cutest original photos from the hugely popular Instagram profile @cats_of_instagram filled with everyday antics and the ultimate new collection for every feline fan. We adore the rather grumpy looking ones, especially the Devon Rex with no hair, pink curly tail and curious blue eyes looking upwards and backwards over his shoulder at the camera. 144pp, 400 colour photos.

Go Fish is a super fun game for ages four to adult and 2-6 players which doesn't take long to learn. Focus on getting four-of -a-kind matches so you can be the first one to lay down all your cards. Spread the cards out face down in the middle of the table to create the fishing pond and make sure all of them stay down so that no one can peek! Start your turn by asking one player if they have a specific card. In a lovely metal tin with Go Fetch printed on it with a rather special pack of pups - Duchess the bulldog, Comet the collie, Saltine the black labrador and Sneakers which could be a whippet but looks more like a kangaroo! Beautiful artwork, this will be a family favourite.

Sub-titled 'From the Savannah to Your Sofa, the Secret Life and Evolutionary History of the Cat', this engaging and often funny guide explains the science clearly and with nuance. Losos is entertaining and anecdotal, learned and chatty as he surveys the evolutionary history, behavioural habits and potential future with a lovely cast list of felines both wild and domestic, large and small. The history of the cat family is brought right up to date with the emergence of new breeds and hybrids as we learn all about the domesticated house cat, the African wild cat from which it descended and still lurks within Fluffy. Why don't lions meow? Why does your cat leave a dead mouse at your feet? Why is a pet ocelot a bad idea? Losos unravels the secrets of the cat using all the tools of modern technology, from GPS tracking (you'll be amazed where they roam) and genomics (what is your so-called Siamese cat, really?) to forensic archaeology. He tells us the story of the cat's domestication (if you can call it that) and gives us a cat's-eye view of the world today. Along the way we also meet their wild cousins, whose behaviours are eerily similar to even the sweetest of our puddy tats at home. Finally he looks at the special bond between Felis catus and Homo sapiens. 390pp, illus.

A large children's Flat with artist Ruth Brown's own brilliantly imagined masterpieces in this playful exploration of the artistic styles of famous painters through the years. Tom wandered into a side room while visiting an art gallery with his granny and discovered a cat emerging from a Jackson, an exotic Persian cross sleek black cat with bejewelled collar slipping into a Gustav Klimt painting, a cat emerging from the brightly coloured squares of a Mondrian, a Frida Spanish wildcat cross, a René Chartreux gently dreaming, a ginger feral cat with one ear chewed away sitting on Van Gogh's famous yellow chair, a Japanese bobtail riding Hokusai's waves, Henri Munchkin in a Parisian alley with a windmill in the background, and Edvard the Norwegian Forest cat in The Scream is quite hilarious. Persian kittens, an English tabby, the gallery by the end will be full of cat characters you will not want to leave. Amazing illustrations, one for every cat lover of any age. 32 pages, 24.7 x 27.7cm.