Gift&TradeSpring2026

27 GardenING & Nature ISBN 978-0-7643-7121-9 ISBN: 978-0-7643-7121-9 $29 99, £2799, 42 99 CAD hardcover • 240 pp • 6" x 9" (152 x 229 mm) 88 color and b/w images AVAILABLE APRIL 2026 The Peregrine Falcon The Epic Life and Times of the World’s Fastest Creature By Jim Wright, Foreword by Pete Dunne, Photographs by Kevin Watson This go-to book on peregrine falcons provides a timely, captivating, and educational blend of natural history, science, exhaustive research, and personal reflections on this dynamic raptor. Written by seasoned journalist and longtime raptor monitor JimWright, The Peregrine Falcon offers a comprehensive look at the world’s fastest creature. Learn why peregrines live in cities, how they can reach speeds of 200 mph, and why they are so fast and fierce, as well as all the basics of their hunting and nesting habits. Chapters also dive into key moments in peregrine history, including an in-depth look at why they almost went extinct—and how they were saved—plus their recent surge in popularity due to livestreams of peregrine nests around the world. This is a great read for fans of J. A. Baker’s classic The Peregrine and Helen Macdonald’s modern classic H Is for Hawk . Key Features: • Incredible images of all things peregrine, including many by nature photographer Kevin Watson • Foreword by Pete Dunne, the legendary raptor expert • A glossary of terms, a bibliography, and suggestions for further reading Peregrines are the world’s most charismatic raptor, and this well-researched compendium explains why these falcons have captured the imagination of so many. If you love peregrines, you must have this book. ISBN: 978-0-7643-7107-3 $34 99, £31 99, 48 99 CAD hardcover • 240 pp • 8 1/2" x 10" (216 x 254 mm) 81 color photographs AVAILABLE APRIL 2026 Trees of the World A Celebration of the Beauty and Diversity of Species Across Continents By Grace Moore ISBN 978-0-7643-7107-3 Trees of the World: A Celebration of the Beauty and Diversity of Species Across Continents profiles 380 tree species from every continent with vivid full-color photographs highlighting key identification traits such as shape, bark, leaves, flowers, and fruit. Each entry includes detailed descriptions of natural habitats, ecological roles, and distribution maps. The guide also explores taxonomy, cultural significance, and history for each species. Organized geographically by continent, it features trees in wild and cultivated settings—from African baobabs to Japanese maples and mountain firs. Key Features: • Profiles of 380 tree species from every continent with full-color photographs • Detailed habitat descriptions, ecosystem information, and global distribution maps • Explores ecological roles, cultural significance, and historical context • Highlights key identification traits including bark, leaves, flowers, and fruit • Showcases trees in wild and cultivated landscapes • Organized geographically by continent for regional focus An essential reference for botanists, naturalists, and anyone interested in the world’s diverse tree species and their importance. Grace Moore is an author, artist, and naturalist whose work is devoted to the study of trees. She has written extensively on the subject, drawing on years of research, field study, and close observation of arboreal diversity across North America and beyond. Her background as a professional visual artist adds a distinctive perspective, bringing clarity, beauty, and detail to her writing. www.graciemagpie.com Jim Wright is a prize-winning journalist who has written about peregrines for two decades. He monitors nesting peregrines and other raptors for the State of New Jersey and is a marsh warden for a nature refuge in New Jersey. His other books include The Real James Bond .