Автор: Sophie Collins

In the language of fan fiction, a 'Mary Sue' is an idealised and implausibly flawless character: a female archetype that can infuriate audiences for its perceived narcissism. Such is the se …

Mental exercise provides just as many benefits for dogs as physical exercise does. But once you have basic training-sit, down, come, stay-under your belt, what can you do to build your dog’s brainpow …

The Penguin Modern Poets are succinct guides to the richness and diversity of contemporary poetry. Every volume brings together representative selections from the work of three poets now writing, all …

Does your much-loved pet have a rather limited repertoire? Well, now you can combine play with trick-training and have plenty of fun, too. A full range of safe, imaginative games and easy-to-teach tr …

‘Answers to just about every question you could have about dogs’ – ***** reader’s review Why does your dog get so possessive over the sofa, or so excited when someone calls at the front door? And why …

‘Britain’s ten million acres of private gardens add up to a vital haven for wildlife. Chock-a-block with ideas for encouraging wildlife into your plot, this pocket-sized book tells you how to make yo …

‘ How to Grow Plants from Seeds is a great little book – a hand-holding, step-by-step guide with clear pictures and instructions. It demystifies the process and covers flowers as well as vegetables a …

This book is a complete guide to the art of shadow puppetry, with detailed instructions on how to create 75 unique creatures using just your hands. Are you a beginner to the world of shadow puppetry, …

If people were evil, and I wished to be good, then I had to make sure that I was the opposite of a person.When Ida, a Dutch climatologist, accepts an internship at a climate research institute in the …

How to Raise a Happy Dog focuses on the happiness to be found in the person/pet relationship and includes dozens of ideas for activities and hacks you can build into daily life with your pet, fr …

How to Raise a Happy Cat focuses on the happiness to be found in the person/pet relationship and includes dozens of ideas for activities and hacks you can build into daily life with your pet, fr …