Natural History

A riveting exposé on the ongoing Lough Neagh crisis – the destruction of the UK’s largest freshwater lake.

Salt Wind, Rising Water is a gentle ode to nature and a captivating account of how two Dubliners transformed two wild, windswept acres on Sligo's north coast into a thriving wood, orchard, and garden. 

An awe-inspiring and panoramic investigation into the hidden world of the deep sea - a mysterious, unforgiving landscape whose secrets radically revise our understanding of life on earth. The deep sea is one of our planet's last frontiers. 

As with his previous bestsellers, John Connell skilfully synthesises philosophy, art, literature and spirituality to bolster his thoughts on such topics as stoicism, the food chain and the role of community, leaving the reader convinced of the importance of connecting with their own inner farmer.

The extraordinary story of the inventive and astonishing ways trees have shaped our natural world. Over hundreds of millions of years, from the prehistoric forests to those standing tall over us today, trees have evolved to sculpt the environments.

Perfect for dog lovers of all ages, this collection reminds us that while being a dog isn’t always easy, it’s always filled with love, loyalty and the occasional muddy pawprint. 

When James Canton moved to a farm labourer's cottage, he knew that the two-acre patch of earth behind it held potential as a place for nature to return and flourish. 

Every day, just before sunrise and straight after sunset, magic happens. Dawn and dusk – those fleeting, half-lit hours – are when the ordinary becomes extraordinary. Skies flare with colour, landscapes shift in mood and an unseen cast of creatures emerges from the shadows.

Join us in celebrating the fine fillies and steeds that make our hills, valleys and fields more beautiful.

We have always looked up at the sky and wondered. The desire to explore and understand what lies beyond us is at the heart of scientific discovery. Ever since the ancient Babylonians tracked celestial objects on clay tablets, the search for meaning in an infinitely vast universe has been a profoundly human pursuit.

A true story of Bird and writer Candida Meyrick, set on Anglesey – and a fable for us all to find a way to fly. 

The spinosaurs – the dinosaur group that includes the largest land predator of all time, the awe-inspiring Spinosaurus – star in this cutting-edge review. 

How did the delphinium get its name? Which parts of the body lend their names to auriculas and orchids? Who are the gentian, lobelia and heuchera named after? Why are nasturtiums and antirrhinums connected? 

The Hidden Wisdom of Animals invites kids ages 8 and up to explore and celebrate over 40 animals from around the world through warm, lyrical 100–500-word reflections, each focusing on a single animal and the outstanding trait it embodies. . .

A stunning photographic showcase of the beauty and biodiversity of Ireland’s colourful and captivating coastal waters.

This breathtaking book explores Ireland’s animals by habitat, the myths and legends associated with them, favourite folklore superstitions and famous real-life Irish dogs, horses and dolphins, amongst others! 

AN POST BOOK AWARDS. WINNER OF THE CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR (SENIOR) 2025

Carsten Krieger, the author and photographer behind Wild Ireland, Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way and many other titles, celebrates the magic and mystery of our peatlands. 

Accompanying Paul and Bob on their angling expeditions is one of the greatest pleasures of his life, alongside pocket meat. In Pup Fiction, Ted tells the story of how all these delights collide in one life-changing, breathtaking European adventure.

A truly stunning book, full of fascinating facts and beautiful photos, showing a city we thought we knew in a new light.

Ireland’s maritime climate combined with its history of demesnes has provided important gardens which are rich in artistic heritage as well as plant collections from around the world. . .