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Otherlands

A Journey Through Earth's Extinct Worlds

by Thomas Halliday ...

Narrated by Adetomiwa Edun ...

Unabridged

11 hours 6 min

“Immersive . . . bracingly ambitious . . . rewinds the story of life on Earth—from the mammoth steppe of the last Ice Age to the dawn of multicellular creatures over 500 million years ago.”—The EconomistLONGLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE • “One of those rare books that’s both deeply informative and daringly imaginative.”—Elizabeth Kolbert, author of Under a White SkyONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF ... Read more

$5.99 USD

“Immersive . . . bracingly ambitious . . . rewinds the story of life on Earth—from the mammoth steppe of the last Ice Age to the dawn of multicellular creatures over 500 million years ago.”—The EconomistLONGLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE • “One of those rare books that’s both deeply informative and daringly imaginative.”—Elizabeth Kolbert, author of Under a White SkyONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF
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The Wonderful World of James Herriot

A Charming Collection of Classic Stories

by James Herriot ...

Narrated by Rosie Page, Nicholas Ralph, Anna Madeley ...

Unabridged

12 hours 14 min

"This collection gives listeners a peek into Herriot’s life, tracing parallels between his time on rural homesteads and his well-loved tales, and inviting listeners to sit back, relax and reminisce about more peaceful times."—BookPageThis audiobook is read by Nicholas Ralph and Anna Madeley, stars of the PBS Masterpiece television series All Creatures Great and Small. The audiobook also includes ... Read more

$26.99 USD

"This collection gives listeners a peek into Herriot’s life, tracing parallels between his time on rural homesteads and his well-loved tales, and inviting listeners to sit back, relax and reminisce about more peaceful times."—BookPageThis audiobook is read by Nicholas Ralph and Anna Madeley, stars of the PBS Masterpiece television series All Creatures Great and Small. The audiobook also includes
... Read more
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Beastly Britain

An Animal History

by Karen R. Jones ...

Narrated by Deborah Balm ...

Unabridged

10 hours 36 min

The remarkable history of Britain and its animals, told through ten iconic speciesHave you ever wondered why we count sheep to get to sleep? Or where the phrase "red herring" comes from? Across British history, animals have been written about in poetry, painted in oils, and even recorded in law. Loved or feared, familiar or endangered, animals are everywhere to be seen.In this enchanting study, ... Read more

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The remarkable history of Britain and its animals, told through ten iconic speciesHave you ever wondered why we count sheep to get to sleep? Or where the phrase "red herring" comes from? Across British history, animals have been written about in poetry, painted in oils, and even recorded in law. Loved or feared, familiar or endangered, animals are everywhere to be seen.In this enchanting study,
... Read more
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Owls of the Eastern Ice

A Quest to Find and Save the World's Largest Owl

by Jonathan C. Slaght ...

Narrated by Jonathan C. Slaght ...

Unabridged

8 hours 43 min

A field scientist and conservationist tracks the elusive Blakiston's Fish Owl in the forbidding reaches of eastern RussiaWhen he was just a fledgling birdwatcher, Jonathan C. Slaght had a chance encounter with one of the most mysterious birds on Earth. Bigger than any owl he knew, it looked like a small bear with decorative feathers. He snapped a quick photo and shared it with experts. Soon he was ... Read more

$19.99 USD

A field scientist and conservationist tracks the elusive Blakiston's Fish Owl in the forbidding reaches of eastern RussiaWhen he was just a fledgling birdwatcher, Jonathan C. Slaght had a chance encounter with one of the most mysterious birds on Earth. Bigger than any owl he knew, it looked like a small bear with decorative feathers. He snapped a quick photo and shared it with experts. Soon he was
... Read more
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The Lion Tracker's Guide To Life

by Boyd Varty ...

Narrated by Boyd Varty ...

Unabridged

3 hours 1 min

Somewhere deep inside, you know what your gift, purpose, and mission are. Boyd Varty, a lion tracker and life coach, reveals how the wisdom from the ancient art of tracking can teach you how to recognize these essential ingredients in a meaningful life.Know how to navigate, don’t worry about the destination, and stay alert. These are just a few of the strategies that contribute to both successful ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Somewhere deep inside, you know what your gift, purpose, and mission are. Boyd Varty, a lion tracker and life coach, reveals how the wisdom from the ancient art of tracking can teach you how to recognize these essential ingredients in a meaningful life.Know how to navigate, don’t worry about the destination, and stay alert. These are just a few of the strategies that contribute to both successful
... Read more
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An Immense World

How Animal Senses Reveal the Hidden Realms Around Us

by Ed Yong ...

Narrated by Ed Yong ...

Unabridged

14 hours 17 min

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A “thrilling” (The New York Times), “dazzling” (The Wall Street Journal) tour of the radically different ways that animals perceive the world that will fill you with wonder and forever alter your perspective, by Pulitzer Prize–winning science journalist Ed Yong“One of this year’s finest works of narrative nonfiction.”—Oprah DailyONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: <e ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A “thrilling” (The New York Times), “dazzling” (The Wall Street Journal) tour of the radically different ways that animals perceive the world that will fill you with wonder and forever alter your perspective, by Pulitzer Prize–winning science journalist Ed Yong“One of this year’s finest works of narrative nonfiction.”—Oprah DailyONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: <e
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All Creatures Great and Small

The Warm and Joyful Memoirs of the World's Most Beloved Animal Doctor

by James Herriot ...

Narrated by Christopher Timothy ...

Series series All Creatures Great and Small
Unabridged

15 hours 41 min

The classic multimillion copy bestsellerDelve into the magical, unforgettable world of James Herriot, the world's most beloved veterinarian, and his menagerie of heartwarming, funny, and tragic animal patients.When this book was first published, it was merely a simple volume of memoirs by an unknown Scottish veterinarian. But within a year, the book became recognized as a masterpiece. And in the ... Read more

$32.99 USD

The classic multimillion copy bestsellerDelve into the magical, unforgettable world of James Herriot, the world's most beloved veterinarian, and his menagerie of heartwarming, funny, and tragic animal patients.When this book was first published, it was merely a simple volume of memoirs by an unknown Scottish veterinarian. But within a year, the book became recognized as a masterpiece. And in the
... Read more
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The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs

A New History of a Lost World

by Steve Brusatte ...

Narrated by Patrick Lawlor ...

Unabridged

10 hours 7 min

A sweeping and revelatory new history of the age of dinosaurs, from one of our finest young scientists.""THE ULTIMATE DINOSAUR BIOGRAPHY."" — Scientific AmericanThe dinosaurs. Sixty-six million years ago, the Earth’s most fearsome creatures vanished. Today they remain one of our planet’s great mysteries. Now The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs reveals their extraordinary, 200-million-year-long ... Read more

$28.99 USD

A sweeping and revelatory new history of the age of dinosaurs, from one of our finest young scientists.""THE ULTIMATE DINOSAUR BIOGRAPHY."" — Scientific AmericanThe dinosaurs. Sixty-six million years ago, the Earth’s most fearsome creatures vanished. Today they remain one of our planet’s great mysteries. Now The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs reveals their extraordinary, 200-million-year-long
... Read more
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The Feather Thief

Beauty, Obsession, and the Natural History Heist of the Century

by Kirk Wallace Johnson ...

Narrated by MacLeod Andrews ...

Unabridged

8 hours 4 min

**As heard on NPR's This American Life“Absorbing . . . Though it's non-fiction, The Feather Thief contains many of the elements of a classic thriller.” —Maureen Corrigan, NPR’s Fresh Air“One of the most peculiar and memorable true-crime books ever.” —Christian Science MonitorA rollicking true-crime adventure and a captivating journey into an underground world of fanatical fly-tiers and plume ... Read more

$22.99 USD

**As heard on NPR's This American Life“Absorbing . . . Though it's non-fiction, The Feather Thief contains many of the elements of a classic thriller.” —Maureen Corrigan, NPR’s Fresh Air“One of the most peculiar and memorable true-crime books ever.” —Christian Science MonitorA rollicking true-crime adventure and a captivating journey into an underground world of fanatical fly-tiers and plume
... Read more
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All Creatures Great and Small

The Warm and Joyful Memoirs of the World's Most Beloved Animal Doctor

by James Herriot ...

Narrated by Nicholas Ralph ...

Series series All Creatures Great and Small
Unabridged

15 hours 23 min

**This program is read by Nicholas Ralph, star of the PBS Masterpiece series**"Nicholas Ralph’s readings of Herriot’s stories are as comforting an experience as the show, and even more immersive." —The Houston ChronicleA tie-in to the PBS Masterpiece series and Christmas special, available on streaming and home video.All Creatures Great and Small is first volume in the multimillion copy bes... ... Read more

$32.99 USD

**This program is read by Nicholas Ralph, star of the PBS Masterpiece series**"Nicholas Ralph’s readings of Herriot’s stories are as comforting an experience as the show, and even more immersive." —The Houston ChronicleA tie-in to the PBS Masterpiece series and Christmas special, available on streaming and home video.All Creatures Great and Small is first volume in the multimillion copy bes...
... Read more
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The Other End of the Leash: Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs

by Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D. ...

Narrated by Ellen Archer ...

Unabridged

9 hours 52 min

The Other End of the Leash shares a revolutionary, new perspective on our relationship with dogs, focusing on our behavior in comparison with that of dogs. An applied animal behaviorist and dog trainer with more than twenty years experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell looks at humans as just another interesting species, and muses about why we behave the way we do around our dogs, how dogs might ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Other End of the Leash shares a revolutionary, new perspective on our relationship with dogs, focusing on our behavior in comparison with that of dogs. An applied animal behaviorist and dog trainer with more than twenty years experience, Dr. Patricia McConnell looks at humans as just another interesting species, and muses about why we behave the way we do around our dogs, how dogs might
... Read more
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Mind of the Raven

Investigations and Adventures with Wolf-Birds

by Bernd Heinrich ...

Narrated by Norman Dietz ...

Unabridged

16 hours 47 min

Bernd Heinrich involves us in his quest to get inside the mind of the raven. But as animals can only be spied on by getting quite close, Heinrich adopts ravens, thereby becoming a "raven father," as well as observing them in their natural habitat. He studies their daily routines, and in the process, paints a vivid picture of the ravens' world. At the heart of this book are Heinrich's love and ... Read more

$22.99 USD

Bernd Heinrich involves us in his quest to get inside the mind of the raven. But as animals can only be spied on by getting quite close, Heinrich adopts ravens, thereby becoming a "raven father," as well as observing them in their natural habitat. He studies their daily routines, and in the process, paints a vivid picture of the ravens' world. At the heart of this book are Heinrich's love and
... Read more
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Pests

How Humans Create Animal Villains

by Bethany Brookshire ...

Narrated by Courtney Patterson ...

Unabridged

10 hours 51 min

An engrossing and revealing study of why we deem certain animals “pests” and others not—from cats to rats, elephants to pigeons—and what this tells us about our own perceptions, beliefs, and actions, as well as our place in the natural worldA squirrel in the garden. A rat in the wall. A pigeon on the street. Humans have spent so much of our history drawing a hard line between human spaces and wild ... Read more

$28.99 USD

An engrossing and revealing study of why we deem certain animals “pests” and others not—from cats to rats, elephants to pigeons—and what this tells us about our own perceptions, beliefs, and actions, as well as our place in the natural worldA squirrel in the garden. A rat in the wall. A pigeon on the street. Humans have spent so much of our history drawing a hard line between human spaces and wild
... Read more
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Elephant Company

The Inspiring Story of an Unlikely Hero and the Animals Who Helped Him Save Lives in World War II

by Vicki Constantine Croke ...

Narrated by Simon Prebble ...

Unabridged

9 hours 42 min

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOKThe remarkable story of James Howard “Billy” Williams, whose uncanny rapport with the world’s largest land animals transformed him from a carefree young man into the charismatic war hero known as Elephant BillIn 1920, Billy Williams came to colonial Burma as a “forest man” for a British teak company. Mesmerized by the intelligence and ... Read more

$19.99 USD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOKThe remarkable story of James Howard “Billy” Williams, whose uncanny rapport with the world’s largest land animals transformed him from a carefree young man into the charismatic war hero known as Elephant BillIn 1920, Billy Williams came to colonial Burma as a “forest man” for a British teak company. Mesmerized by the intelligence and
... Read more
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Play Is More Than Just Fun

by Stuart Brown, M.D. ...

Narrated by Phil Cousineau ...

Unabridged

57 min

Play is deeply embedded in our natures. It contributes to optimism and hope for the future. It enables us with the ability to persevere. Brown concludes, “Play is a fundamental survival drive of humanity without which long term survival of our species may be at stake.” He describes research showing that most sociopaths suffer from play deprivation in their childhood. ... Read more

$1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Play is deeply embedded in our natures. It contributes to optimism and hope for the future. It enables us with the ability to persevere. Brown concludes, “Play is a fundamental survival drive of humanity without which long term survival of our species may be at stake.” He describes research showing that most sociopaths suffer from play deprivation in their childhood.
... Read more
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How to Raise the Perfect Dog

Through Puppyhood and Beyond

by Cesar Millan, Melissa Jo Peltier ...

Narrated by Cesar Millan ...

Abridged

6 hours 7 min

From the bestselling author and star of National Geographic Channel's Dog Whisperer, the only resource you’ll need for raising a happy, healthy dog.For the millions of people every year who consider bringing a puppy into their lives–as well as those who have already brought a dog home–Cesar Millan, the preeminent dog behavior expert, says, "Yes, you can raise the perfect dog!" It all starts with ... Read more

$15.99 USD

From the bestselling author and star of National Geographic Channel's Dog Whisperer, the only resource you’ll need for raising a happy, healthy dog.For the millions of people every year who consider bringing a puppy into their lives–as well as those who have already brought a dog home–Cesar Millan, the preeminent dog behavior expert, says, "Yes, you can raise the perfect dog!" It all starts with
... Read more
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The Wisdom of Wolves

Lessons from the Sawtooth Pack

by Jim Dutcher, Jamie Dutcher, James Manfull ...

Narrated by Traber Burns, Kate Mulligan, Kevin Kenerly ...

Unabridged

5 hours 4 min

From the world-famous couple who lived alongside a three-generation wolf pack comes this book of inspiration, drawn from the wild, that will fascinate animal lovers and nature lovers alike.For six years Jim and Jamie Dutcher lived intimately with a pack of wolves, gaining their trust as no one has before. In this book the Dutchers reflect on the virtues they observed in wolf society and behavior. ... Read more

$19.99 USD

From the world-famous couple who lived alongside a three-generation wolf pack comes this book of inspiration, drawn from the wild, that will fascinate animal lovers and nature lovers alike.For six years Jim and Jamie Dutcher lived intimately with a pack of wolves, gaining their trust as no one has before. In this book the Dutchers reflect on the virtues they observed in wolf society and behavior.
... Read more
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Turning to Birds

The Power and Beauty of Noticing

by Lili Taylor ...

Narrated by Lili Taylor ...

Unabridged

4 hours 16 min

**FINALIST FOR THE GOTHAM BOOK PRIZE • NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Eye-opening essays about searching for peace in the cacophony of birds and discovering a world of meaning in small moments—from award-winning actor Lili Taylor.“By turns introspective, inquisitive, and funny, the book is a love letter to nature and the solace it can provide.”—The New Yorker**A NEW YORKER AND LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF ... Read more

$18.99 USD

**FINALIST FOR THE GOTHAM BOOK PRIZE • NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Eye-opening essays about searching for peace in the cacophony of birds and discovering a world of meaning in small moments—from award-winning actor Lili Taylor.“By turns introspective, inquisitive, and funny, the book is a love letter to nature and the solace it can provide.”—The New Yorker**A NEW YORKER AND LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF
... Read more
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Justice for Animals

Our Collective Responsibility

by Martha C. Nussbaum ...

Narrated by Amanda Carlin ...

Unabridged

15 hours 19 min

A “brilliant” (Chicago Review of Books), “elegantly written, and compelling” (National Review) new theory and call to action on animal rights, ethics, and law from the renowned philosopher Martha C. Nussbaum.Animals are in trouble all over the world. Whether through the cruelties of the factory meat industry, poaching and game hunting, habitat destruction, or neglect of the companion animals that ... Read more

$29.99 USD

A “brilliant” (Chicago Review of Books), “elegantly written, and compelling” (National Review) new theory and call to action on animal rights, ethics, and law from the renowned philosopher Martha C. Nussbaum.Animals are in trouble all over the world. Whether through the cruelties of the factory meat industry, poaching and game hunting, habitat destruction, or neglect of the companion animals that
... Read more
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The Yorkshire Shepherdess

by Amanda Owen ...

Narrated by Anne Dover ...

Series Audiobook 1 - The Yorkshire Shepherdess
Unabridged

10 hours 10 min

The Sunday Times bestseller following the inspiring story of life as a shepherdess, by the star of More4's Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive & the Kids and Channel 5’s Our Yorkshire Farm.Amanda Owen has been seen by millions on ITV's The Dales and Channel 5's Our Yorkshire Farm, living a life that has almost gone in today's modern world, a life ruled by the seasons and h... ... Read more

$17.99 USD

The Sunday Times bestseller following the inspiring story of life as a shepherdess, by the star of More4's Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive & the Kids and Channel 5’s Our Yorkshire Farm.Amanda Owen has been seen by millions on ITV's The Dales and Channel 5's Our Yorkshire Farm, living a life that has almost gone in today's modern world, a life ruled by the seasons and h...
... Read more
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Mousy Cats and Sheepish Coyotes

The Science of Animal Personalities

by John A. Shivik ...

Narrated by Johnathan McClain ...

Unabridged

7 hours 21 min

A wildlife expert explores what science tells us about animals as unique individuals and why animal personality matters for the human-animal bond and for adaptation in nature.Why are some cats cuddly and others standoffish? Why are some dogs adventuresome, others homebodies? As any pet owner can attest, we feel that the animals we’ve formed bonds with are unique, as particular (and peculiar) as ... Read more

$20.99 USD

A wildlife expert explores what science tells us about animals as unique individuals and why animal personality matters for the human-animal bond and for adaptation in nature.Why are some cats cuddly and others standoffish? Why are some dogs adventuresome, others homebodies? As any pet owner can attest, we feel that the animals we’ve formed bonds with are unique, as particular (and peculiar) as
... Read more
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Ancient Wonderings

Journeys Into Prehistoric Britain

by James Canton ...

Narrated by James Canton ...

Unabridged

8 hours 39 min

‘Intensely alive to the landscape; its pasts, people and creatures’ Robert MacfarlaneTake a journey into our ancient past. Explore a long-lost landscape and gradually discover the minds, beliefs and cultural practices of those souls who lived on these lands thousands of years before you.Travelling the length and breadth of Britain, James Canton pursues his obsession with the physical traces of the ... Read more

$24.99 USD

‘Intensely alive to the landscape; its pasts, people and creatures’ Robert MacfarlaneTake a journey into our ancient past. Explore a long-lost landscape and gradually discover the minds, beliefs and cultural practices of those souls who lived on these lands thousands of years before you.Travelling the length and breadth of Britain, James Canton pursues his obsession with the physical traces of the
... Read more
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How to Raise Chickens for Eggs and Meat

A Quick Guide on Raising Chickens for the Beginning Homesteader

by HowExpert, Rebekah White ...

Narrated by Cherie Vaughan ...

Unabridged

1 hour 3 min

Raising chickens is a fun adventure for a beginning or experienced chicken farmer to embark upon. In doing so, you'll increase your overall health and have a lot of fun doing so! However, it does require some basic research.This book will teach you how to:Select the best breed of chicken for your needsRaise chickens from day-old chicksIncubate eggsConstruct and equip broodersRaise ... Read more

$19.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Raising chickens is a fun adventure for a beginning or experienced chicken farmer to embark upon. In doing so, you'll increase your overall health and have a lot of fun doing so! However, it does require some basic research.This book will teach you how to:Select the best breed of chicken for your needsRaise chickens from day-old chicksIncubate eggsConstruct and equip broodersRaise
... Read more
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Bear Attacks

Their Causes and Avoidance

by Stephen Herrero ...

Narrated by Matthew Josdal ...

Unabridged

10 hours 55 min

Of the animals in North America, none commands such dread, awe, and interest as the bear. Creatures that fear little, bears compete for survival with the only other animals that can threaten their existence: Humans.Bear Attacks is a thorough and unflinching study of attacks made on humans. This is the sometimes horrific, yet always instructive, story of Bear and Human, written by the leading ... Read more

$15.99 USD

Of the animals in North America, none commands such dread, awe, and interest as the bear. Creatures that fear little, bears compete for survival with the only other animals that can threaten their existence: Humans.Bear Attacks is a thorough and unflinching study of attacks made on humans. This is the sometimes horrific, yet always instructive, story of Bear and Human, written by the leading
... Read more

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