'This book deserves a place in your bookcase next to Harari's Sapiens. It's every bit as fascinating and is surely destined to be just as successful' Julian Norton\nFrom the plains of ancient Mesopotamia to the rolling hills of medieval England to the vast sheep farms of modern-day Australia, sheep have been central to the human story.\nStarting with our Neolithic ancestors' first forays into sheep-rearing nearly 10,000 years ago, these remarkable animals have fed us, clothed us, changed our diet and languages, helped us to win wars, decorated our homes, and financed the conquest of large swathes of the earth. Enormous fortunes and new, society-changing industries have been made from the fleeces of sheep, and cities shaped by shepherds' markets and meat trading.\nSally Coulthard weaves the fascinating story of sheep into a vivid and colourful tapestry, thickly threaded with engaging anecdotes and remarkable ovine facts, whose multiple strands reflect the deep penetration of these woolly animals into every aspect of human society and culture.\nREVIEWS\n'Sally Coulthard's story of how sheep shaped the human story is full of rich pickings ... She weaves together a detailed story that is full of fascinating social history' Independent\n'I absolutely LOVE this ... It's a perfect light-hearted informative history' Philippa Sandall\n'You'd never imagine the role sheep have played across the centuries ... The trade in their wool has financed wars; lanolin from their fleeces has fuelled the huge industry in beauty products, and ovine intestines even had a hand in controlling both birth rates and the spread of syphilis. And that's before we get onto jumpers. Or cheese...' Julian Norton, the Yorkshire Vet

A Short History of the World According to Sheep

History

Sally Coulthard

Historical Study & Educational Resources

Anima

From the author of The Hedgehog Handbook , an addictively free-ranging survey of the huge impact that the domesticated ungulates of the genus Ovis have had on human history. 'This book deserves a place in your bookcase next to Harari's Sapiens . It's every bit as fascinating and is surely destined to be just as successful' Julian Norton 
From the plains of ancient Mesopotamia to the vast sheep farms of modern-day Australia, sheep have been central to the human story. Since our our Neolithic ancestors' first forays into sheep-rearing nearly 11,000 years ago, these remarkable animals have fed us, clothed us, changed our diet and language and financed the conquest of large swathes of the earth. 
Sally Coulthard weaves this fascinating story into a vivid and colourful tapestry of engaging anecdotes and extraordinary ovine facts, whose multiple strands celebrate just how pivotal these woolly animals are to almost every aspect of human society and culture.\n'A snappy, stimulating book, and certainly not just for shepherds' Mail on Sunday\n'Full of fascinating social history' Independent\n'You won't look at a sheep in the same way again' Country Living

Science & Math

Biological Sciences

Apollo

The Bee Bible: 50 Ways to Keep Bees Buzzing

Nature & Ecology

"Nothing 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.\nBut 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? The Little Book of Building Fires 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."

The Little Book of Building Fires: How to Chop, Scrunch, Stack and Light a Fire

The Little Book of Snow

The Wildlife Year will help you reconnect with nature and take a walk on the wild side, wherever you live.&nbsp; Nature is right on your doorstep. Whether you're in the countryside, city or somewhere in between, there is wildlife everywhere if you know where to look. And while it's trickier to find in some places than others, nature can thrive in the most surprising spaces. The Wildlife Year is a gentle introduction to the events that mark the natural cycle of the year. Best-selling author, Sally Coulthard, will inspire you to discover nature in all its glory and to seek out, observe and enjoy the wildlife around you. Explore the unique properties of the seasons. Discover more about meteorological phenomena like weather events and cloud formations. And even learn how the moon and its cycle affects the natural world. This fascinating introduction will help you identify both our best-loved, and most misunderstood, plants, birds, mammals, amphibians, and insects, with helpful information on where and when to look for them.&nbsp; This book is a glorious celebration of the magic that can be found in each season. Beautifully illustrated, this irresistible guide will encourage you to get outdoors and make a wonderful gift for the nature-seeker in all of us.

Wildlife Year: How to Reconnect with Nature Through the Seasons

Reference

Almanacs & Yearbooks

Quadrille

Shed Chic offers inspirational guidance to planning, sourcing and decorating your own individual garden building, from location and utilities to materials, style and furnishings. Sheds are no longer neglected outbuildings or decorative afterthoughts at the bottom of the garden. While the traditional garden shed was once a great place to escape to, order would be at best haphazard; decor and design not a consideration at all. Now the humble garden shed has become the latest area of the home to be discovered by creative designers. As Sally Coulthard makes clear in Shed Chic, the garden should be seen as an extendable space, whether in the heart of the city or in a larger rural setting. Increasingly these micro buildings are being pressed into service as an 'office' now that home working has become a credible alternative to commuting and an economic means of running a business from home. They are equally successful as spaces in which to indulge creative pursuits or to make a well-considered home-from-home away from the outside world. Shed chic is all about making space. Outdoor buildings can double as additional rooms for over-crowded homes; they can be flexible and usable spaces that are as versatile as they are practical. Across the book's lavishly illustrated pages, Sally demonstrates how you can convert your own garden shed into a neat and tidy office, an artist's studio filled with inspirational clutter, a teenage den or a garden room for entertaining. Complete with advice on creating a home office from scratch, including when to use architects, planning requirements, self-build options or off-the-peg solutions, Shed Chic will inspire and instruct in equal measure -an indispensable guide to planning, designing and decorating all forms of outdoor buildings.

Shed Chic

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Gardening & Landscape Design

Jacqui Small LLP

Gardens are now considered by many people to be an extension of the home, and with the popularity of reclaiming, re-using and re-inventing rather than buying brand new items, now is the time to embrace the value of outdoor salvage. 'Gardenalia' provides the inspiration and the know-how for creating a perfect outdoor room.

Gardenalia

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Shed Decor: How to Decorate and Furnish your Favourite Garden Room

Jacqui Small

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Books by Sally Coulthard

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A Short History of the World According to Sheep

A Short History of the World According to Sheep

The Bee Bible: 50 Ways to Keep Bees Buzzing

The Little Book of Building Fires: How to Chop, Scrunch, Stack and Light a Fire

The Little Book of Snow

Wildlife Year: How to Reconnect with Nature Through the Seasons

Shed Chic

Gardenalia

Shed Decor: How to Decorate and Furnish your Favourite Garden Room