{"title":"Sir John Lister-Kaye","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the mesmerising works of \u003cem\u003eSir John Lister-Kaye\u003c\/em\u003e, one of Britain's foremost nature writers. With a passion for the environment and wildlife, Lister-Kaye's books offer a profound insight into the natural world, making science and nature accessible to readers of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis writings, such as \u003cem\u003eFootprints in the Woods\u003c\/em\u003e, reflect his deep commitment to conservation and exploration of Britain's wildlife. Through lyrical prose, Lister-Kaye effortlessly transports you into the heart of nature, sharing his observations and experiences from decades spent studying the environment up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into his collection to learn not only about the intricacies of nature but also about the vital importance of protecting it for future generations. Sir John Lister-Kaye's works are a perfect inspiration for anyone interested in the richness and beauty of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"footprints-in-the-woods-by-sir-john-lister-kaye-9781838858780","title":"Footprints in the Woods","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFootprints in the Woods\u003c\/em\u003e is John Lister-Kaye's account of a year spent observing the comings and goings of otters, beavers, badgers, weasels and pine martens. This family, Mustelidae, all live in the wild at Aigas, the conservation and field study centre that has been John's home for more than forty-five years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith the patient and meticulous care of a true naturalist, John observes and records the lives, habits and habitats of these elusive animals. Hours of careful waiting and watching in the woods and loch, the river, fields and moorland are rewarded with insight into how these animals live when unhindered by human interference; sometimes red in tooth and claw, but often playful, familial, curious and surprising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a boy, badgers and weasels were John's first encounter with wild animals. Now, he has spent fifty years living side-by-side with them in the Highlands and come to know much of their ways. \u003cem\u003eFootprints in the Woods\u003c\/em\u003e is the culmination of that long association with the Mustelidae family, a love letter to the otters, beavers, badgers, weasels and pine martens that also call Aigas home, and a reminder of the fragility of habitat and the beauty and variety we have to lose if we don't choose to actively protect it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854534463724,"sku":"9781838858780","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/262c5b3d7bbe5c143b2388a2e560f5a1.jpg?v=1759268956"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/sir-john-lister-kaye.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}