{"title":"James Rebanks","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by \u003cem\u003eJames Rebanks\u003c\/em\u003e, a celebrated author renowned for his profound insights into rural life and the natural world. Rebanks, a shepherd by trade and an eloquent storyteller, offers readers an authentic glimpse into the heart of the British countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Shepherd's Life\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, Rebanks shares his personal journey and the deep-rooted traditions of shepherding that have shaped his life. This memoir is both a poignant tribute to the Lakeland fells and a reflection on the enduring bond between man and nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis subsequent work, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEnglish Pastoral\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a stirring narrative that traces the evolution of British farming. Through his engaging prose, Rebanks examines a changing landscape and advocates for sustainable practices that honour both heritage and ecology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnother gem in this collection is \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Place of Tides\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Here, Rebanks combines memoir with a passionate exploration of the environment, offering readers insights into the timeless rhythms and challenges faced by those who live close to the land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpanning genres such as \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e, James Rebanks' works are essential reads for anyone interested in the symbiotic relationship between humans and the world around them. Each book paints a vivid picture of life in rural Britain, making it a captivating addition to your literary collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-shepherds-life","title":"The Shepherd's Life","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Shepherd's Life\u003c\/em\u003e by James Rebanks offers a captivating exploration of the realities of rural life in the Lake District through the eyes of a working shepherd. This acclaimed memoir recounts a year in the life of a shepherd, tracing the seasonal rhythms and enduring traditions of shepherding that have been handed down through generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRebanks draws readers into the shepherd's world, from the cold mornings herding sheep on the fells to the vibrant energy of lambing season. Through evocative and lucid prose, he highlights both the monotony and profound beauty found in the pastoral lifestyle. He vividly portrays the landscape, the hardworking people, and the close-knit community that forms the backbone of life in the Lake District.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe narrative is structured around the changing seasons, offering a deeply poetic and insightful account of the shepherd's duties throughout the year. Rebanks shares personal anecdotes and reflections, revealing the deep connections between the shepherds and the land they have tended for centuries. His family's history is interwoven with the history of the land itself, illustrating a continuity that is increasingly rare in our modern, urbanised world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Shepherd's Life\u003c\/em\u003e also serves as a poignant reminder of the invaluable knowledge and skills passed down through generations of shepherds. Rebanks provides a thoughtful commentary on the challenges facing rural communities and the agricultural industry today. He challenges misconceptions about shepherding, offering a respectful and accurate portrayal that is rich with both nostalgia and contemporary relevance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis phenomenal No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller, now available in paperback, is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the true essence of life in rural England. 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She lived and worked alone on a tiny rocky outcrop, caring for wild Eider ducks and gathering their down. Hers was a centuries-old trade that had once made men and women rich, but had long been in decline. Still, somehow, she seemed to be hanging on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBack at home, Rebanks couldn't stop thinking about the woman on the rocks. She was fierce and otherworldly—and yet strangely familiar. Years passed. Then, one day, he wrote her a letter, asking if he could return. \"Bring work clothes,\" she replied, \"and good boots, and come quickly\"—her health was failing. And so he travelled to the edge of the Arctic to witness her last season on the island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the story of that season. It is the story of a unique and ancient landscape, and of the woman who brought it back to life. It traces the pattern of her work from the rough, isolated toil of bitter winter, building little wooden huts that will protect the ducks come spring; to the elation of the endless summer light, when the birds leave behind their precious down for the woman to gather, like feathered gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSlowly, Rebanks begins to understand that this woman and her world are not at all what he had previously thought. As the weeks pass, what began as a journey of escape becomes an extraordinary lesson in self-knowledge and forgiveness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Place of Tides\u003c\/em\u003e is a profound exploration of how landscapes and people can be transformed by resilience, compassion, and connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45972108312812,"sku":"9780241729793","price":28.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780241729793.jpg?v=1733697921"},{"product_id":"english-pastoral-by-james-rebanks-9780141982571","title":"English Pastoral","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEnglish Pastoral\u003c\/em\u003e offers a poetic, practical, raw, and almost miraculously detailed picture of an ancient way of life struggling to survive and to be reborn - New Statesman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a boy, James Rebanks's grandfather taught him to work the land the old way. Their family farm in the Lake District hills was part of an ancient landscape—a patchwork of crops and meadows, of pastures grazed with livestock, and hedgerows teeming with wildlife. And yet, by the time James inherited the farm, it was barely recognisable. The men and women had vanished from the fields; the old stone barns had crumbled; the skies had emptied of birds and their wind-blown song.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEnglish Pastoral\u003c\/em\u003e is the story of an inheritance—one that affects us all. It tells of how rural landscapes around the world were brought close to collapse, and the age-old rhythms of work, weather, community, and wild things were lost. And yet this elegy from the Lake District fells is also a song of hope—how, guided by the past, one farmer began to salvage a tiny corner of England that was now his, doing his best to restore the life that had vanished and to leave a legacy for the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a book about what it means to have love and pride in a place, and how, against all the odds, it may still be possible to build a new pastoral—not a utopia, but somewhere decent for us all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46215927267564,"sku":"9780141982571","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780141982571.jpg?v=1740526739"},{"product_id":"the-place-of-tides-by-james-rebanks-9780141991924","title":"The Place of Tides","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo save the world, we have to start somewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne afternoon many years ago, James Rebanks met an old woman on a remote Norwegian island. She lived and worked alone on a tiny rocky outcrop, caring for wild ducks and gathering their down. Hers was a centuries-old trade that had once made men and women rich, but had long been in decline. Still, somehow, she seemed to be hanging on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBack at home, Rebanks couldn't stop thinking about the woman on the rocks. She was fierce and otherworldly – and yet strangely familiar. Years passed. Then, one day, he wrote her a letter, asking if he could return. \u003cem\u003eBring work clothes,\u003c\/em\u003e she replied, \u003cem\u003eand good boots, and come quickly\u003c\/em\u003e – her health was failing. And so he travelled to the edge of the Arctic to witness her last season on the island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the story of that season. It is the story of a unique and ancient landscape, and of the woman who brought it back to life. 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