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Explore the beauty of the natural world with our Nature collection at Thryft. Immerse yourself in captivating narratives about the environment, wildlife, and the mysteries of our planet. From renowned environmentalists to insightful nature writers, there's something for every keen nature enthusiast.

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My Family and Other Animals - Thryft
Gerald Durrell

My Family and Other Animals

RM31.73 MYR from RM17.91 MYR Save up to 45%

If the idea of escaping to a sun-drenched Greek island with a quirky, loving family and a backdrop of comedic wildlife adventures appeals to you, then "My Family and Other Animals" by Gerald Durrell might just be your next favorite read. Durrell's storytelling exudes warmth and wit, turning his own eccentric family and the teeming, untamed nature of Corfu into characters you'll want to return to again and again. It's a book that captures the soul-soothing essence of nature through the eyes of an exuberant young naturalist.

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The Cat Inside - Thryft
William S. Burroughs

The Cat Inside

RM31.73 MYR from RM21.57 MYR Save up to 36%

If you've ever felt a deep connection with a pet, Burroughs' "The Cat Inside" touches a kindred spirit in its exploration of the companionship between cats and their human counterparts. His vivid prose provides an unexpectedly tender aspect, contrasting his usually wild catalog, allowing you to ponder on the silent conversations and bonds we share with our 'animal others.' It's a short read that resonates with anyone who cherishes the mystique and intimacy of a pet's presence in their life.

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Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman, Including 10 More Years of Business Unusual
Naomi Klein, Yvon Chouinard

Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman, Including 10 More Years of Business Unusual

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Imagine reading the story of a man who flipped conventional business wisdom on its head to make environmental responsibility and adventure the cornerstones of a global brand. That's exactly what you'll find in Yvon Chouinard's book. It's not just about business; it's about a life lived with integrity and the belief that doing good should be part of our daily work. If you're fascinated by the intersection of entrepreneurship, the great outdoors, and sustainable practices, this memoir will resonate with you.

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A Walk with a White Bushman
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Laurens van der Post

A Walk with a White Bushman

from RM32.53 MYR

"A Walk with a White Bushman" invites you on a profound intellectual stroll with Laurens van der Post. This isn't just a book; it's an intimate conversation with a man deeply contemplative about humanity's capacity for both creation and destruction. It could resonate with you if you're looking to explore the depths of human nature and our place in the world.

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Rwanda With Eastern Congo: The Bradt Travel Guide
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Philip Briggs

Rwanda With Eastern Congo: The Bradt Travel Guide

from RM32.53 MYR

If you're looking to explore Rwanda beyond the usual tourist spots, Philip Briggs' detailed guidebook is invaluable. It's like having a knowledgeable friend take you through the Land of a Thousand Hills, suggesting hikes, excursions, and cultural insights you might not discover on your own. Whether you're gazing at the beauty of Lake Kivu, tracking gorillas, or immersing in Rwanda's history and rapid modernization, this guide addresses both the why and how of traveling in Rwanda with depth and nuance.

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My Family and Other Animals - Thryft
Gerald Durrell

My Family and Other Animals

from RM30.21 MYR

Sometimes it's pretty hard to tell them apart... my family and the animals, that is. I don't know why my brothers and sisters complain so much. With snakes in the bath and scorpions on the lunch table, our house, on the island of Corfu, is a bit like a circus. So they should feel right at home...

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Where I Lived, and What I Lived For - Thryft
Henry David Thoreau

Where I Lived, and What I Lived For

from RM16.15 MYR

Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are. Thoreau's account of his solitary and self-sufficient home in the New England woods remains an inspiration to the environmental movement - a call to his fellow men to abandon their striving, materialistic existences of 'quiet desperation' for a simple life within their means, finding spiritual truth through awareness of the sheer beauty of their surroundings.

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Wild : A Journey from Lost to Found - Thryft
Cheryl Strayed

Wild : A Journey from Lost to Found

from RM17.84 MYR

At twenty-six, Cheryl Strayed thought she had lost everything. In the wake of her mother's rapid death from cancer, her family disbanded and her marriage crumbled. With nothing to lose, she made the most impulsive decision of her life: to walk eleven-hundred miles of the west coast of America - from the Mojave Desert, through California and Oregon, and into Washington state - and to do it alone. She had no experience of long-distance hiking and the journey was nothing more than a line on a map. But it held a promise - a promise of piecing together a life that lay in ruins at her feet.Strayed's account captures the agonies - both mental and physical - of her incredible journey; how it maddened and terrified her, and how, ultimately, it healed her. Wild is a brutal memoir of survival, grief and redemption: a searing portrayal of life at its lowest ebb and at its highest tide.

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The Girl with No Name : The Incredible True Story of a Child Raised by Monkeys - Thryft
Marina Chapman

The Girl with No Name : The Incredible True Story of a Child Raised by Monkeys

from RM25.25 MYR

This book is a great read for those interested in true stories of survival and human resilience. Marina's story of being abducted, abandoned and surviving alone in the Colombian rainforest with a troop of capuchin monkeys is both inspiring and harrowing. Her journey as a feral child in the jungle and later as a street kid in a Colombian city who took control of her life despite the challenges, makes for a captivating read.

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Wild : From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail - Thryft
Cheryl Strayed

Wild : From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail

from RM29.64 MYR

At twenty-two, Cheryl Strayed thought she had lost everything. In the wake of her mother’s death, her family scattered and her own marriage was soon destroyed. Four years later, with nothing more to lose, she made the most impulsive decision of her life. With no experience or training, driven only by blind will, she would hike more than a thousand miles of the Pacific Crest Trail from the Mojave Desert through California and Oregon to Washington State — and she would do it alone.Told with suspense and style, sparkling with warmth and humor, Wild powerfully captures the terrors and pleasures of one young woman forging ahead against all odds on a journey that maddened, strengthened, and ultimately healed her.

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The Grassling - Thryft
Elizabeth-Jane Burnett

The Grassling

from RM33.89 MYR

What fills my lungs is wider than breath could be. It is a place and a language torn, matted and melded; flowered and chiming with bones. That breath is that place and until I get there I will not really be breathing.Spurred on by her father's declining health and inspired by the history he once wrote of his small Devon village, Elizabeth-Jane Burnett delves through layers of memory, language and natural history to tell a powerful story of how the land shapes us and speaks to us. The Grassling is a book about roots: what it means to belong when the soil beneath our feet is constantly shifting, when the people and places that nurtured us are slipping away.

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127 Hours : Between a Rock and a Hard Place - Thryft
Aron Ralston

127 Hours : Between a Rock and a Hard Place

RM31.67 MYR from RM22.16 MYR Save up to 30%

Book by Ralston, Aron

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Wild : A Journey from Lost to Found - Thryft
Cheryl Strayed

Wild : A Journey from Lost to Found

from RM24.52 MYR

Wild can be a great read for someone looking for inspiration, a story of hope, and strength. Cheryl Strayed provides an honest account of her struggles and the transformation of herself as a person. It inspires readers to be more courageous, to take challenges head-on, and to have faith in themselves.

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Wild : From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail - Thryft
Cheryl Strayed

Wild : From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail

from RM28.98 MYR

At twenty-two, Cheryl Strayed thought she had lost everything. In the wake of her mother’s death, her family scattered and her own marriage was soon destroyed. Four years later, with nothing more to lose, she made the most impulsive decision of her life. With no experience or training, driven only by blind will, she would hike more than a thousand miles of the Pacific Crest Trail from the Mojave Desert through California and Oregon to Washington State — and she would do it alone.Told with suspense and style, sparkling with warmth and humor, Wild powerfully captures the terrors and pleasures of one young woman forging ahead against all odds on a journey that maddened, strengthened, and ultimately healed her.

from RM28.98 MYR

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All Things Bright and Beautiful - Thryft
James Herriot

All Things Bright and Beautiful

from RM22.40 MYR

James Herriot has now become firmly established and accepted as one of Darrowby's veterinarians. He's also married, and lives with his wife Helen on the top floor of Skeldale House. His former boss, now partner, Siegfried, lives downstairs with Siegfried's brother Tristan.James continues the rich and rewarding day-to-day life of a small-town veterinarian, and we journey with him across the dales, meeting a whole new cast of unforgettable characters -- humans, dogs, horses, lambs, parakeets -- all of them drawn with the same infinite fascination, affection and insight that made James Herriot one of the most beloved authors of our time.

from RM22.40 MYR

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The Salt Path : The 85-Week Sunday Times Bestseller from the Million-Copy Bestselling Author - Thryft
Raynor Winn

The Salt Path : The 85-Week Sunday Times Bestseller from the Million-Copy Bestselling Author

from RM29.71 MYR

The Salt Path is a heartwarming memoir about overcoming adversity and grief through a 630-mile walk on the South West Coast Path. Raynor Winn's story is a beautiful portrayal of the healing power of nature and finding strength through hardship. This book is recommended for readers who love inspiring and uplifting true stories of endurance and resilience.

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My Family and Other Animals - Thryft
Gerald Durrell

My Family and Other Animals

from RM25.59 MYR

When the unconventional Durrell family can no longer endure the damp, gray English climate, they do what any sensible family would do: sell their house and relocate to the sunny Greek isle of Corfu. My Family and Other Animals was intended to embrace the natural history of the island but ended up as a delightful account of Durrell’s family’s experiences, from the many eccentric hangers-on to the ceaseless procession of puppies, toads, scorpions, geckoes, ladybugs, glowworms, octopuses, bats, and butterflies into their home.

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The Philosopher and the Wolf - Thryft
Mark Rowlands

The Philosopher and the Wolf

from RM27.02 MYR

When Mark Rowlands was 27 and a young professor of philosophy, he bought a wolf cub. It was the beginning of a relationship that would come to define Rowland's life, and shape his thinking. Beginning with Brenin's exuberant, destructive puppyhood, and ending with his death, 11 years later, The Philosopher and the Wolf is the remarkable account of a friendship that transcended the species barrier, and a fascinating examination of joy, strength, and the essential nature of the human animal.

from RM27.02 MYR

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The Salt Path : The 85-Week Sunday Times Bestseller from the Million-Copy Bestselling Author - Thryft
Raynor Winn

The Salt Path : The 85-Week Sunday Times Bestseller from the Million-Copy Bestselling Author

from RM29.71 MYR

This memoir showcases the strength of human resilience, and the way nature can offer solace and healing to even the deepest wounds. Raynor Winn's personal journey on the South West Coast Path is filled with inspiration and affirmation - a book that will uplift and move readers to find the beauty in their own journeys.

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My Family and Other Animals - Thryft
Gerald Durrell

My Family and Other Animals

from RM14.19 MYR

My Family and Other Animals is a great read for nature lovers who enjoy humorous anecdotes. Gerald Durrell's witty storytelling and fascination with the local fauna on the island of Corfu make for an enchanting read. The book is a unique perspective on childhood, offering insight into how a young boy viewed the world around him. Overall, readers will appreciate the book's ability to transport them to another time and place, immersing them in a world filled with exotic creatures and family hijinks.

from RM14.19 MYR

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Lab Girl - Thryft
Hope Jahren

Lab Girl

from RM27.78 MYR

Lab Girl is a book about work and about love, and the mountains that can be moved when those two things come together. It is told through Jahren's remarkable stories: about the discoveries she has made in her lab, as well as her struggle to get there; about her childhood playing in her father's laboratory; about how lab work became a sanctuary for both her heart and her hands; about Bill, the brilliant, wounded man who became her loyal colleague and best friend; about their field trips - sometimes authorised, sometimes very much not - that took them from the Midwest across the USA, to Norway and to Ireland, from the pale skies of North Pole to tropical Hawaii; and about her constant striving to do and be her best, and her unswerving dedication to her life's work. Visceral, intimate, gloriously candid and sometimes extremely funny, Jahren's descriptions of her work, her intense relationship with the plants, seeds and soil she studies, and her insights on nature enliven every page of this thrilling book. In Lab Girl, we see anew the complicated power of the natural world, and the power that can come from facing with bravery and conviction the challenge of discovering who you are.

from RM27.78 MYR

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The Outrun - Thryft
Amy Liptrot

The Outrun

RM14.19 MYR from RM9.94 MYR Save up to 30%

Recommended for those seeking solace in nature's embrace and inspiration towards addiction recovery. Experience the pull to disconnect from city life via the author's personal journey through her return to island life, connection with Orkney's wildlife, and immersion to nature's powerful healing forces.

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Lab Girl - Thryft
Hope Jahren

Lab Girl

from RM29.57 MYR

National BestsellerWinner of the National Book Critics Circle Award for Autobiography A New York Times Notable BookWinner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Film Prize for Excellence in Science BooksFinalist for the PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing AwardOne of the Best Books of the Year: The Washington Post, TIME.com, NPR, Slate, Entertainment Weekly, Newsday, Minneapolis Star Tribune, Kirkus ReviewsGeobiologist Hope Jahren has spent her life studying trees, flowers, seeds, and soil. Lab Girl is her revelatory treatise on plant life--but it is also a celebration of the lifelong curiosity, humility, and passion that drive every scientist. In these pages, Hope takes us back to her Minnesota childhood, where she spent hours in unfettered play in her father's college laboratory. She tells us how she found a sanctuary in science, learning to perform lab work "with both the heart and the hands." She introduces us to Bill, her brilliant, eccentric lab manager. And she extends the mantle of scientist to each one of her readers, inviting us to join her in observing and protecting our environment. Warm, luminous, compulsively readable, Lab Girl vividly demonstrates the mountains that we can move when love and work come together.

from RM29.57 MYR

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The Yorkshire Shepherdess - Thryft
Amanda Owen

The Yorkshire Shepherdess

from RM31.87 MYR

The Yorkshire Shepherdess is a heartwarming memoir that offers a glimpse into the often challenging but fulfilling life of a shepherdess, farmer's wife, and mother of seven. Amanda Owen's vivid storytelling takes readers on a journey through the seasons of life on a 2000-acre sheep hill farm in North Yorkshire. Her account is full of amusing anecdotes and lovable characters, providing a touching portrayal of the beauty and difficulty of rural life. This book is a must-read for anyone who wishes to gain a better understanding and appreciation of the countryside and its hardworking people.

from RM31.87 MYR

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The Outrun - Thryft
Amy Liptrot

The Outrun

from RM26.82 MYR

"The Outrun" is a memoir that tells the story of Amy Liptrot and her journey towards recovery from addiction. It offers a unique perspective of finding solace in nature, specifically in the wild beauty of Orkney. The book has won several prestigious prizes and has been applauded for its honest portrayal of addiction and recovery. A good read for anyone looking for a powerful story that advocates for the healing power of nature.

from RM26.82 MYR

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Among Flowers - A Walk In The Himalaya - Thryft
Jamaica Kincaid

Among Flowers - A Walk In The Himalaya

from RM34.39 MYR

This book could be a good read for adventurers and nature enthusiasts who are seeking inspiration and a sense of tranquility. Among Flowers takes you on a remarkable journey to the Himalayas, allowing you to experience the author's personal exploration of nature's wonders. Through vivid descriptions and poetic prose, Kincaid's memoir will transport you to breathtaking landscapes, immersing you in the beauty and tranquility of the Himalayas. It's a perfect choice for anyone yearning for an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and a reminder of the power of nature to heal and inspire.

from RM34.39 MYR

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I Dreamed of Africa - Thryft
Kuki Gallmann

I Dreamed of Africa

from RM25.45 MYR

I Dreamed of Africa would be a good read for someone who is looking for a captivating and moving memoir about a woman's life in Africa. Kuki Gallmann's unique story about bringing up a family in Kenya, her relationship with the land, and the dramatic twists and turns of her life would leave readers experiencing a wide range of emotions. The book's most distinctive feature is the author's deep connection to Africa, which she expresses beautifully throughout the book.

from RM25.45 MYR

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The Tracker : The Story of Tom Brown, Jr. as Told to William Jon Watkins - Thryft
William Jon Watkins, Tom Brown Jr.

The Tracker : The Story of Tom Brown, Jr. as Told to William Jon Watkins

from RM14.62 MYR

The Tracker is a captivating true story of survival that takes you on a journey through the wilderness with skilled outdoorsman Tom Brown Jr. It's a must-read for outdoor enthusiasts who want to learn the art of tracking and understand the ways of nature. The book covers his incredible apprenticeship in the wild, which teaches all that is hidden from modern humans, including tracking and survival skills. This book is highly recommended for people who are interested in exploring the natural world and learning from an expert in the field.

from RM14.62 MYR

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We Bought a Zoo (Film Tie-in) : The Amazing True Story of a Broken-Down Zoo, and the 200 Animals That Changed a Family Forever - Thryft
Benjamin Mee

We Bought a Zoo (Film Tie-in) : The Amazing True Story of a Broken-Down Zoo, and the 200 Animals That Changed a Family Forever

from RM19.44 MYR

When Benjamin Mee decided to uproot his family and move them to an unlikely new home in Devon - a dilapidated zoo where over 200 exotic animals would be their new neighbours - his friends and colleagues thought he was crazy.Benjamin's dream was to refurbish the zoo and run it as a family business. But with a grand reopening scheduled for spring, there was much work to be done and none of it would be easy for these novice zookeepers.Benjamin's story is a remarkable tale of anxious wolves, awkward creditors, escaping big cats, the power of family and the triumph of hope over tragedy.Now a major motion picture starring Matt Damon and Scarlett Johansson, directed by Cameron Crowe

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Step Into the Wonders of Nature

Discover the enthralling narratives of the natural world with Thryft's Nature collection. Here, you can find works by celebrated authors and environmentalists who bring the splendour of the earth to life. Whether you're passionate about conservation or enchanted by wilderness tales, our selection offers a variety of perspectives and stories. Explore titles that challenge, inspire, and awaken your ecological curiosity.