[Gooley] has become the global expert on natural navigation, finding his way around the world using nothing but natural clues and pointers. His discovery (made on a sailing expedition to Iceland)--that if, when at sea, you see more than 10 birds in any given five minute window this means you are within 40 miles of land--has become part of the British military's survival guidance.-- "The Daily Beast"

How rare to find a book that is truly brilliant. The Lost Art of Reading Nature's Signs, by Tristan Gooley, is brilliant in the English slang sense (as in being terrific); it is brilliant in its comprehensive conveyance of all the ways to interpret natural and man-made landscapes; and brilliance glitters from Gooley's sparkling wit.-- "Foreword"

[With this book, readers] can put on a wilderness survival reality tv show in the highland for themselves, like Bear Grylls.-- "Esquire"

Gooley's comprehensive volume should pique the curiosity of budding nature-lovers and is ideal for anyone keen on forging a deeper connection with the land.-- "Publishers Weekly"

While Gooley's tips encompass useful, practical ways to predict a change in weather, determine when a predator may be prowling and find true North at night, his true gift is in igniting curiosity and wonder about the world around us.-- "Shelf Awareness"

In terms of sheer did-you-knows per page it is one of the richest, densest, most rewarding books on nature I have read in a long time . . . its joy in deduction is infectiously delightful.--James McConnachie, The Sunday Times

I for one will never look at the . . . countryside in quite the same way again.--Stephen Moss, Countryfile Magazine

Gooley can show the most moonstruck how to interpret their surroundings. Even the intrepid Bear Grylls could learn a trick or two from this book.-- "The Times"

Feel more confident in your outdoorsiness!-- "BookRiot"

Anyone interested in walking out of doors at any time would be well advised to read this excellent book.-- "The Royal Institute of Navigation"

As with his earlier, equally important The Natural Navigator, this text is densely packed with information, engagingly and clearly written . . . Every outdoor-lover should have at least one Tristan Gooley book in their library. He's attained national treasure status, as useful and educative as he is endearingly unique.-- "The Great Outdoors magazine"

Learning so much . . . that I might have to take another long walk-- "Nicholas Crane"