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The Winter Hare – An Interview with Wildlife Artist Andrew Haslen

What first inspired you to begin painting wildlife? I have always been interested in the countryside. As a young boy I was always out in the woods and fields, watching wildlife, climbing trees or building dams across streams. As far back as I can remember I always liked to draw and paint, the two just [...]

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New at NHBS: Mammals of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East

Mammals of Europe, North Africa and the Middle East is the hot new bestseller at NHBS this month. Covering over 400 species, this work presents all of the terrestrial mammal species of the Western Palearctic, serving as an excellent guide to the great wealth of fauna in this region. Species accounts are concise and authoritative, [...]

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Bats of Britain, Europe and Northwest Africa – Now in Stock at NHBS

Autumn must be the time that bat books come home to roost – several new titles have just flown into NHBS, with more on the horizon. The hottest new title is Bats of Britain, Europe and Northwest Africa – now in stock at NHBS. This substantial reference with hundreds of intriguing photographs is certain to [...]

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Bees at NHBS: A World Without Bees – New in Paperback

    A World Without Bees – New Paperback Edition Honeybees are dying. In this timely book, two keen amateur apiarists investigate all the claims and counterclaims with the help of scientists and beekeepers in Europe, America and beyond. They ask the question that will soon be on everyone’s lips: is there any possible way of [...]

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Living with Dormice – Now in Stock at NHBS

The dormouse is one of the least seen but most loved of British animals. Dormice have always been portrayed as elusive, rare animals with specialised food requirements found only in large ancient woodlands. Sue Eden was therefore surprised to find them nesting in the coastal scrub of her new garden. Her many years of ensuing [...]

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England’s Landscape – Save 60% in Our Backlist Bargains Sale!

Don’t miss our amazing special offer on the England’s Landscape books from English Heritage – these classic references are now 60% off! (sale ends 31 March 2009). Regional titles in the England’s Landscape series include The North West, The North East, The West Midlands, The East Midlands, The West, The South West, East Anglia, and [...]

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