Collection: Adult Non Fiction - Animals

"Build a better life for your chickens! Join Lisa Steele, chicken keeper extraordinaire and founder of Fresh Eggs Daily, to learn how to build just about everything you might need for your coop, run, or farmhouse kitchen. Whether you're a DIY novice looking for an easy win or a more experienced b...

There are plenty of books out there about living with and training a dog. The Dog: A Natural History is something much wider-ranging: an in-depth look at every aspect of the species, from prehistoric origins to its biology, its behaviour, and its relationship with humankind. An initial chapter on...

Learn about the most common behavioural traits in dogs, understanding how dogs react to human contact, and strengthen your bond with your dog by interpreting its stresses and fears.

Newspaper editor Jill Baker arrived home to find her husband George dead on the bedroom floor. Then - while still in shock - she was diagnosed with breast cancer and given odds on being alive in five years' time. Surgery, chemotherapy and radiation followed during Jill's extraordinary year from h...

"Discover your mutt's family tree with this extensive guide to mixed breeds. Understanding which breeds are part of your dog's mix will help you to better appreciate its special nature. With Dog Decoder, you'll learn how to identify physical traits that can be used to decipher your dog's ancestry...

This resource will give you the tools to adjust your dog's diet in accordance with his nutritional needs so that he will lead a long, happy, and healthy life.

Explore the history and variety of our most faithful companions in this visual guide to over 400 different dog breeds. From Afghan Hounds to Yorkshire Terriers, from gun dogs to designer breeds -- and from Beethoven to Toto -- for centuries, dogs have been adored for their unswerving loyalty, and...