{"title":"Sally Coulthard","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the engaging world of Sally Coulthard, where natural history intertwines with everyday life and the environment. Her books offer a charming exploration of wildlife, plants, and the rhythms of nature, inviting readers to appreciate the small wonders found in gardens, barns, and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a blend of science, history, and practical knowledge, Coulthard's work celebrates the beauty of the natural world and the craft of simple living. Whether delving into the habits of hedgehogs and frogs or exploring the art of building and fire-making, her writing is both informative and warmly inviting.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-short-history-of-the-world-according-to-sheep","title":"A Short History of the World According to Sheep","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the enthralling story of one of mankind's most overlooked but impactful creatures in \u003ci\u003eA Short History of the World According to Sheep\u003c\/i\u003e by Sally Coulthard. Spanning millennia and continents, this remarkable book delves into how sheep have shaped human history, transforming societies, economies, and cultures from the dawn of civilisation to the modern era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the fertile crescent of ancient Mesopotamia, where early shepherds initiated the domestication of sheep around 11,000 years ago, to the sprawling sheep farms of present-day Australia, Coulthard expertly traces the journey of these extraordinary animals. Throughout, she paints a vibrant and engaging portrait of sheep as indispensable contributors to our diet, clothing, language, and even territorial conquests. As the reader is guided through centuries of sheep’s influence, the narrative reveals surprising and delightful anecdotes that celebrate their central role in human evolution and development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a tapestry of historical insights and compelling ovine facts, Coulthard eloquently highlights how sheep have not merely been passive bystanders in our story but active participants in shaping our world. She examines their critical role in economies, their symbolic presence in art and mythology, and their profound impact on our everyday lives, offering a fresh perspective on these humble yet remarkable creatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis title was published also in the United States under the title \u003ci\u003eFollow the Flock\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A snappy, stimulating book, and certainly not just for shepherds.'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eMail on Sunday\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Full of fascinating social history.'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eIndependent\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'You won't look at a sheep in the same way again.'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eCountry Living\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJust as enlightening and captivating as Harari's \u003ci\u003eSapiens\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Short History of the World According to Sheep\u003c\/i\u003e will undoubtedly find a cherished place on your bookshelf, offering knowledge, amusement, and a newfound appreciation for one of our most enduring and beneficial animal companions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45706101489900,"sku":"9781789544213","price":18.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781789544213.jpg?v=1725882957"},{"product_id":"how-to-build-a-shed-by-sally-coulthard-9781786272829","title":"How to Build a Shed","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEver dreamed of having your very own garden retreat? Off-the-shelf sheds aren't always the answer. The cheap ones are badly made and freezing cold, whereas the better quality ones are really expensive. But what if you could build your own shed from scratch?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow to Build a Shed\u003c\/em\u003e is the ultimate practical guide. With its clear, easy-to-follow instructions, expert advice, and specially commissioned illustrations, you'll be able to source the materials, choose the right tools, and build your dream shed on a budget—even if you've never used a hammer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46432642203884,"sku":"9781786272829","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27343123482823.jpg?v=1747040198"},{"product_id":"fowl-play-by-sally-coulthard-9781801104487","title":"Fowl Play","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe humble chicken has conquered the world.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis unlikely descendant of Tyrannosaurus Rex is now so ubiquitous there are more than 20 billion chickens pecking, strutting and scratching around the planet at any one time. And yet, of all animals, the chicken perhaps best represents the contradictory way we humans treat other species: both beloved pet and cheap commodity, symbol of a sustainable good life and brutalised object of factory farming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSally Coulthard charts the chicken’s fascinating journey from dinosaur to domestication, exploring every aspect of the history of \u003ci\u003eGallus gallus domesticus\u003c\/i\u003e. As informative as it is entertaining, \u003ci\u003eFowl Play\u003c\/i\u003e tells a remarkable tale of evolutionary change, epic global travel and ruthless exploitation – as well as of companionship, ingenuity and the folly of human nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833015390444,"sku":"9781801104487","price":26.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7144963482829.jpg?v=1758427633"},{"product_id":"the-barn-by-sally-coulthard-9781800240858","title":"The Barn","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA revelatory uncovering of a vanished agricultural way of life by bestselling nature writer Sally Coulthard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e'A gem of a book'\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCountry Smallholding\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e'Engaging and filled with gentle humour and fascinating facts'\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGet History\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e'Shows us the beauty and rich history of everyday things'\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCountry Walking Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the foldyard from Sally Coulthard's North Yorkshire farmhouse, stands an old stone barn. When she discovered a set of witches' marks on one of its internal walls, she began to wonder about the lives of the people who had once lived and worked there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoth the intimate story of a building and its hinterland, and a wider social history, \u003ci\u003eThe Barn\u003c\/i\u003e explores a hidden corner of rural Britain that has witnessed remarkable changes. From the eighteenth-century Enclosures to the Second World War, the fortunes of the Barn have been blown, like a leaf in a gale, by the unstoppable forces of new agriculture and industry. Seismic shifts in almost every area of society were all played out here in miniature – against a backdrop of scattered limestone villages and the softly rolling Howardian Hills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849993244908,"sku":"9781800240858","price":42.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/26594463482828.jpg?v=1759073302"},{"product_id":"fowl-play-by-sally-coulthard-9781801104470","title":"Fowl Play","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom dinosaur to dinner plate, Sally Coulthard tells the fascinating – and sometimes shocking – story of the domestic chicken.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEarth is home to 23 billion chickens, at least ten times more than any other bird. For every human on the planet, there are three chickens. Despite being capable of flying only a few metres, this most adaptable animal has somehow managed to conquer the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eFowl Play\u003c\/em\u003e, Sally Coulthard probes every aspect of the genus \u003ci\u003eGallus\u003c\/i\u003e: the evolution and domestication of the chicken; its social behaviour and array of physically striking varieties, from Rhode Island Reds to Belgian d'Uccles and from Buff Orpingtons to White Leghorns; its importance in ancient Egyptian religion, Roman augury and Christian theology; its role as egg-providing companion on farms and smallholdings and in suburban back gardens; and the darker reality of modern poultry farming and society's insatiable appetite for chicken breasts, wings and nuggets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a story of evolutionary change, epic global travel, and exploitation, as well as biophilia, companionship and human ingenuity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854537150700,"sku":"9781801104470","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/e668a8b57acd63d4e2e32b15781b4053.jpg?v=1759268907"},{"product_id":"the-apple-a-delicious-history-by-sally-coulthard-9781803287966","title":"The Apple: A Delicious History","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Crisp and refreshing' Pen Vogler, \u003ci\u003eThe Spectator\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSin, cider and apple crumble… the 10,000-year story of the world’s most tempting fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Apple: A Delicious History\u003c\/i\u003e takes the reader on an extraordinary journey, from the apple’s prehistoric beginnings in the Tian Shan mountains of Kazakhstan to the explosion of commercial apple-growing in twenty-first-century China. Zigzagging across the centuries and straddling the globe, Sally Coulthard explores how the apple travelled along the Silk Road from Central Asia to Europe, appearing as an erotically charged symbol in Greek myth and poetry and even featuring in the shopping list of a senior Roman officer stationed on Hadrian’s Wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShe samples the cider that flowed from the emperor Charlemagne’s orchards in the early Middle Ages, and relishes the crispness of the yellow sweeting, the first new apple variety to be cultivated in seventeenth-century America. And she discovers why, despite the existence of more than 7500 varieties of apple – from the ubiquitous Granny Smith to the purple-skinned Black Diamond of Tibet – only a handful of cultivars are available in modern supermarkets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmplified by mouth-wateringly appley recipes and the stories behind them, \u003ci\u003eThe Apple: A Delicious History\u003c\/i\u003e embraces not only culinary, horticultural, social and commercial history but also age-old traditions in mythology, folklore and religion. It is the perfect gift book for gardeners and nature lovers – and for anyone who enjoys a drop of cider or a slice of apple pie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854903070956,"sku":"9781803287966","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/e1f8f88fdc02198f7be7180636aab3cb.jpg?v=1759263440"},{"product_id":"the-book-of-the-barn-owl-by-sally-coulthard-9781789544770","title":"The Book of the Barn Owl","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFew of us know what goes on after dark, underneath the moon. Sally Coulthard shines a light on the barn owl, one of the most mesmerising and elusive icons of the countryside.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Fascinating insights... An endearing book for lovers of the barn owl'\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDaily Mail\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Enjoyable and lyrical... enhanced by Vanessa Lubach's arresting lino prints'\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCountry Life\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Packs in everything the amateur nature enthusiast would want to know'\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eYorkshire Life\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'This is a gorgeous little book'\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePermaculture Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith its heart-shaped face and silent, graceful flight, the barn owl regularly tops the nation's list of favourite birds. But how much do we really know about this sublime tenant of the night?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere, bestselling author Sally Coulthard shines a light on the barn owl. Full of fascinating insights, conservation advice and the latest research, this affectionate and timely guide also tells the story of a barn owl's early life – from first pip of the shell to leaving the nest – a fascinating time in this captivating creature's journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854910771436,"sku":"9781789544770","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/2bd401e148438eefd2399f79b16c6fda.jpg?v=1759263284"},{"product_id":"the-book-of-the-frog-by-sally-coulthard-9781803288017","title":"The Book of the Frog","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSally Coulthard dives into a fascinating exploration of the cultural and natural history of the frog.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrogs are remarkable creatures. They have mastered both land and water, and can breathe through their skins and their lungs. Some of them are so poisonous that just one tiny frog harbours enough toxins to kill ten people, while others hold the key to lifesaving medicines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrogs have colonised some of the most challenging terrains on the planet, from the Arctic to the South African desert, adopting miraculous breeding strategies in the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSally Coulthard explores both familiar native British species of frogs and toads and exotic rarities—many of which are under threat—and offers plenty of helpful advice on how to make your garden more frog-friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrimful of extraordinary facts—from frogspawn and froglets to eating habits and hibernation—\u003cem\u003eThe Book of the Frog\u003c\/em\u003e is the ideal jumping-off point for anyone with a fascination for amphibians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854911820012,"sku":"9781803288017","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/a037c3d5e63d83e985f738be64902b21.jpg?v=1759263279"},{"product_id":"the-book-of-the-frog-by-sally-coulthard-9781803288000","title":"The Book of the Frog","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrogs are remarkable creatures. They have mastered both land and water and can breathe through their skins and their lungs. Some of them are so poisonous that just one tiny frog harbours enough toxins to kill ten people, while others hold the key to lifesaving medicines. Frogs have colonised some of the most challenging terrains on the planet, from the Arctic to the South African desert, adopting miraculous breeding strategies in the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSally Coulthard explores both familiar native British species of frogs and toads and exotic rarities – many of which are under threat – and offers plenty of helpful advice on how to make your garden more frog-friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrimful of extraordinary facts – from frogspawn and froglets to eating habits and hibernation – \u003ci\u003eThe Book of the Frog\u003c\/i\u003e is the ideal jumping-off point for anyone with a fascination for amphibians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854911918316,"sku":"9781803288000","price":38.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4cb82d576c34d852687b22c6aee67c87.jpg?v=1759263274"},{"product_id":"the-hedgehog-handbook-by-sally-coulthard-9781800249967","title":"The Hedgehog Handbook","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Wonderful'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eYorkshire Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Not just a celebration of these enigmatic creatures, but also a timely alarm bell about their shrinking numbers'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Lady\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Just about every hedgehog fact you could wish to know'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eNorthern Echo\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHedgehogs, with their quiet determination and bristling, bumbling ways, are one of the most enduring symbols of the countryside and town gardens. \u003ci\u003eThe Hedgehog Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e explores different facets of this enigmatic and much-admired mammal – from its eating and sleeping habits to its literary heritage and how we can help preserve this icon of rural life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePacked with inspirational quotes, entertaining facts, folklore and literary references, it's the perfect gift for anyone with a penchant for prickles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855004848364,"sku":"9781800249967","price":24.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/dbbd16ac8dcdf6ba6c70e7c3f26e64cd.jpg?v=1759262693"},{"product_id":"the-little-book-of-building-fires-by-sally-coulthard-9781803289908","title":"The Little Book of Building Fires","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn inspiring, aspirational and practical guide to building fires both indoors and out.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNothing beats the companionable crackle of an open fire. Fires invite us to sit and share stories or watch in contemplative silence. We feel drawn to the flickering flames, the gentle curls of aromatic smoke and reassuring radiant heat. Snuggled under a blanket, toasting crumpets and listening to the pleasing pops of burning wood – what better way to spend a winter's evening? Or, come the summer, few pleasures are richer than cooking food, perched around a campfire, waiting for the stars to come out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut for all this talk, how many of us know how to build a fire? Would we know which kinds of trees burn best? Could we make our own firelighters or build the perfect fire stack? \u003ci\u003eThe Little Book of Building Fires\u003c\/i\u003e is a richly illustrated pocket guide to sourcing, seasoning and storing firewood, choosing kindling and tinder, and how to build and light the perfect fire. From campfires to woodburners, bonfires to open hearths, this book blends practicality with personal experience and will get you back in touch with your ancient firemaking instincts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855017038060,"sku":"9781803289908","price":22.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/e693769874071942068c05cbc227559e.jpg?v=1759262463"},{"product_id":"the-little-book-of-snow-by-sally-coulthard-9781803289915","title":"The Little Book of Snow","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA charming celebration of all things snow.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIs it true that no two snowflakes are ever alike? How many Christmases have actually been white? Do the Inuit have dozens of words for snow? Can it ever be too cold to snow?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur memories and imagination are buried in snow. It's the weather of play, joyful abandon and mischievous games – of snowball fights, skiing holidays and rattling down a hillside at full speed. It's the weather of childhood – the world transformed into a temporary playground. Even as adults, the urge to throw a snowball is too hard to resist, those impish, childish instincts overtaking our adult workaday selves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePacked with fascinating insights, outdoor fun, cultural lore and traditional wisdom, \u003ci\u003eThe Little Book of Snow\u003c\/i\u003e delves into the history, science, literary and cultural heritage that surrounds snow, frost and ice – the perfect book for anyone who loves that feeling when you open the curtains in the morning and find the world has turned to white...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Super-cute... Packed full of snowy snippets' \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSunday Express\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855019135212,"sku":"9781803289915","price":22.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/af06c4f3fda92566069c6be57664fee6.jpg?v=1759262449"},{"product_id":"tree-lore-by-sally-coulthard-9781837836321","title":"Tree Lore","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom druids’ oaks to deadly yews, tempting apples to erotic peaches, humanity has, for thousands of years, imbued trees with spiritual and superstitious meaning.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrees have deep roots in our folklore and mythology. Almost everything about them – leaves, branches, roots and fruits – has provided a metaphor for our human needs and desires. From strength to resilience, shelter to sustenance, we have taken each species’ unique qualities and turned them into fables, sayings and symbolism.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn her new book, Sally Coulthard branches out into the world of tree folklore and finds an enchanted place where nature and legend intertwine. Whether it’s lovers’ trysting trees, festive firs, boughs of peace or hangman’s favourites, Sally explores 50 of the world’s most iconic species and their intriguing myths and magical associations. Discover the knightly allure of medieval holly, how willow became a symbol of mourning or when the blackthorn became the witch’s tree. Find out why the Greeks adored the fig, the Vikings worshipped the mighty ash, or why the Banyan abounds with protection and fertility.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis beautifully illustrated book is more than just a guide to some of the world’s best-known trees; it reveals the richly layered and often curious way we relate to the natural world around us. Blending storytelling and ancient customs, botanical knowledge and cultural history, \u003ci\u003eTree Lore: The Myths, Folklore and Meaning of Trees\u003c\/i\u003e plants them firmly in the centre of the human story.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47289100370156,"sku":"9781837836321","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/67057a938381bf1fb17dfc11365c4dc5.jpg?v=1770629171"},{"product_id":"biophilia-by-sally-coulthard-9780857837158","title":"Biophilia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this beautifully illustrated guide, best-selling author Sally Coulthard demonstrates how to transform your living and working spaces into places that put you in touch with nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEight inspiring chapters cover key elements for the 'biophilic home', including materials, views, colour and natural light. Each section explores the links between home, health and happiness, drawing on environmental research and neuroscience while making practical suggestions for bringing the natural world into your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBring nature indoors with flowers and plants, rediscover the innate pleasure of real fires and fresh air, and learn how to improve your mood and sleep patterns with dynamic light. Create a space filled with natural elements, patterns, nature's colours, fabrics and textures that lift your mood; find out why natural sounds and water are soothing; and learn how to make small changes that will inspire, invigorate and enrich your relationship with the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'As best-selling author and designer, Sally Coulthard, reveals in this guide, creating a 'biophilic home' can have a huge impact on your wellbeing; improving your mood and encouraging healthier sleep patterns... Be it plants, materials, colour or light, it's enlightening to see how small changes can make a big difference, while deepening your respect and correlation to the natural world.' \u003cem\u003eFORBES Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'How to embrace the natural world by transforming your interior spaces with specific materials, colours, views and sounds.' \u003cem\u003eGardens Illustrated\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Humans are mammals, programmed over millennia to respond to the natural world. We may be able to live and work in man-made environments most of the time. But according to a new movement of \"biophilic\" designers and enthusiasts, we are not thriving... Writer Sally Coulthard likens it to the practice of keeping animals in captivity, in surroundings ill-suited to their needs. \"We live in a world that is fundamentally mismatched to our evolutionary adaptation - we don't see, hear and feel the things that we are programmed to respond to,\" she writes.' \u003cem\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'In this beautifully illustrated hardback, Coulthard explores the many benefits of biophilic design, drawing on environmental and neuroscientific research to uncover the links between home, health and happiness. A fascinating and uplifting read that looks at the science behind feel good furnishings.' \u003cem\u003eThe Independent\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Never before has the need been greater for being more connected with the natural world, as more and more of us spend longer periods in our own homes. Divided into eight chapters covering key elements for the \"biophilic home\", including materials, views, colour and natural light.' \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47595795742956,"sku":"9780857837158","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780857837158-biophilia.jpg?v=1777907828"},{"product_id":"the-secret-world-of-twilight-by-sally-coulthard-9781035912131","title":"The Secret World of Twilight","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeautifully observed and carefully researched\u003c\/strong\u003e Brigit Strawbridge Howard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe real voice of the proper countryside\u003c\/strong\u003e John Lewis-Stempel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery 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. Welcome to twilight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Secret World of Twilight\u003c\/em\u003e, author and smallholder Sally Coulthard invites us into this magical in-between realm, where seductive night-blooming flowers open, secretive mammals stir, giant moths reign, and fantastical sea creatures ride the tide. Twilight profoundly affects human life too – but in our age of electric light and closed doors, we’ve almost forgotten how to see it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlending natural history, folklore, and memoir, Coulthard reveals twilight as a vital, liminal force: one that has inspired awe for millennia and still has the power to illuminate our daily lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gardners Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47664194355436,"sku":"9781035912131","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781035912131-the-secret-world-of-twilight.jpg?v=1779662037"},{"product_id":"fungi-lore-by-sally-coulthard-9781807120115","title":"Fungi Lore","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMurderers’ potions, symbols of prosperity, aphrodisiacs, and fairy furniture—mushrooms have captivated human imagination in countless ways. Discover the enchanting world of mushrooms in \u003ci\u003eFungi Lore\u003c\/i\u003e by Sally Coulthard, the author of \u003ci\u003eFloriography\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBird Lore\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautifully illustrated book delves into the magic, mythology, and mystery of fungi, revealing their profound influence on human history and culture. From the iconic Fly Agaric, with its fairy tale allure, to the grotesque Stinkhorn, emerging like a pungent spear, Sally Coulthard explores 50 of the world's most curious and mystical mushrooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLearn about the Tippler’s Bane, a mushroom that turns an innocent drink into a lethal potion, and uncover how fungi have inspired medicine, magic, storytelling, and ancient customs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFungi Lore\u003c\/i\u003e is more than a guide to well-known mushrooms; it's a journey through the hidden magic of one of nature’s most mysterious organisms. Perfect for nature enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone captivated by the wonders of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47664430711020,"sku":"9781807120115","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781807120115-fungi-lore.jpg?v=1779679986"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/sally-coulthard.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}