The book (a compact hardback) is is an anthology of wildlife and the British countryside; a patchwork of nature diaries, information, puzzles and humour. The pages and even the lower margin of each page are packed with content. Which creatures attack postmen? Well, obviously dogs but the record includes a shark - with a frustratingly incomplete note that the postie in question was swimming. How good are your languages, like Klingon and Egyptian hieroglyphics? You'll find pieces of the dictionaries of both here.

At the price that I paid I reckon the book is good value. At the Amazon price it is a bargain. Because it's a compilation of lots of bits and pieces it's ideal for times like air travel when you can pick it up and open at random. Which will occupy the time very pleasantly while leading you to agree with the compilers that frogs aren't particularly funny after all.