Friends in natureAll living things in the natural world from the trees and the bees to the dogs and the frogs depend on one another. There wouldn't be a coral reef without the help of all the fish that have made it their home. Rainforests are only filled with lush and colourful plants because of the birds and mammals who eat and scatter their seeds. Acacia trees have a whole army of ants to protect them, while elephants rely on egrets to keep them parasite free. And

growing in raised beds will help you reach new heights in the garden

Why do we hold the political views that we do

But the biggest issues facing the modern world - from climate collapse and pandemics to recession and world war - each apparently bring us to the edge of the irreversible

Boxes highlighting special species of interest are dotted throughout the book

alongside a growing brain

THE SUNDAY TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022

from award-winning broadcaster Clemency Burton-Hill

until one night their neighbours started dying

the collection is illustrated by the acclaimed Italian artist

deceptive and darkly funny' SARAH WINMAN

Aidan (aka Fire Boy) and the circus are in trouble

From the Battle of Catterick (AD 598) to the premiership of Tony Blair