Colin Salter: 4 books

Concentrating on easily accessible habitats such as gardens, parks, farmland and the coast, British Birds provides a fantastic introduction to the joy of birdwatching. The book features a wealth of tips and guidance on what, when and how to spot birds and at a modest £2.99 is a must for your smart phone the next time you go for a walk in the country.

Remember when you were a child and would happily spend hours creating a collage to present to your mum and dad? Children are often happiest when left alone with materials to create things - they let their imagination take over and come up with wonderful ideas. But as we grow up we often lose touch with...

Our understanding of disease and the powers of medicine today are unparalleled, and their documentation has increased signficantly. Science is Beautiful collects the most fascinating microscopic photographs of our diseases along with the medicines we use to treat them. These photographs are profoundly...

It is generally accepted within the scientific community that anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases are primarily responsible for a recent warming in global climate and that current trajectories of emissions may lead to potentially catastrophic changes in climate. While reduction in emissions...