Nature & Ecology

As a botanist and professor of plant ecology, Robin Wall Kimmerer has spent a career learning how to ask questions of nature using the tools of science....

Bill Bryson has been an enormously popular author both for his travel books and for his books on the English language. Now, this beloved comic genius turns his attention to science...

How do trees live? Do they feel pain or have awareness of their surroundings? Research is now suggesting trees are capable of much more than we have ever known....

Award-winning Atlantic staff writer Zoë Schlanger delivers a groundbreaking work of popular science that probes the hidden world of the plant kingdom....

Both a captivating narrative and a book of environmental and historical significance, American Buffalo tells us as much about ourselves as Americans as it does about the creature who perhaps best of all embodies the American ethos....

The Earth teems with sights and textures, sounds and vibrations, smells and tastes, electric and magnetic fields. But every kind of animal, including humans, is enclosed within its own unique sensory bubble, perceiving but a tiny sliver of our immense world....

When we think of fungi, we likely think of mushrooms. But mushrooms are only fruiting bodies, analogous to apples on a tree. Most fungi live out of sight, yet make up a massively diverse kingdom of organisms that supports and sustains nearly all living systems....

A groundbreaking study that radically alters our understanding of the Americas before the arrival of the Europeans in 1492....

In a tour de force of historical reportage, Timothy Egan’s National Book Award-winning story rescues an iconic chapter of American history from the shadows....

At the dawn of the 20th century, a great confidence suffused America. Isaac Cline was one of the era's new men, a scientist who believed he knew all there was to know about the motion of clouds and the behavior of storms....

After Hurricane Katrina struck and power failed, amid rising floodwaters and heat, exhausted staff at Memorial Medical Center designated certain patients last for rescue. Months later, a doctor and two nurses were arrested and accused of injecting some of those patients with life-ending drugs....

A memoir of the author's journey from an office job to restoring a cabin in the Pacific Northwest, Cabin is based on his wildly popular Outside Magazine piece.

Thoreau's classic account of the solitary life describes his attempts to simplify his life and sort out his priorities by living alone in a cabin beside Walden Pond for nearly two years....

This inspiring meditation on the intersection of science, nature, and spirit shows listeners how to deepen their connection to the natural world....

The star of the Discovery Channel's River Monsters and author of the best-selling River Monsters shares a meditation on fishing - and life....

In his late thirties, Jeff Chu leaves his job as a magazine writer and enrolls at Princeton Theological Seminary. There he takes a class at the “Farminary,” a twenty-one-acre working farm where students learn to cultivate the earth while examining life’s biggest questions.

The author of Cod and The Basque History of the World takes an extraordinary look at an ordinary substance — salt, the only rock humans eat — and how it has shaped civilization from the very beginning....

Emma Gatewood told her family she was going on a walk and left her small Ohio hometown with a change of clothes and less than $200....

Sometimes the bravest thing we can do while facing an existential crisis is imagine life on the other side. This provocative and joyous book maps an inspiring landscape of possible climate futures....

A humorous and rousing set of literal and figurative sojourns as well as a mission statement about comprehending, protecting, and truly experiencing the outdoors, fueled by three journeys undertaken by actor, humorist, and New York Times best-selling author Nick Offerman....

This audiobook will change the way we understand ourselves and the great outdoors....

An inspiring blend of nature writing and memoir, Something in the Woods Loves You explores nature’s crucial role in our emotional and mental health.

From number one New York Times best-selling author Michael Pollan, a radical challenge to how we think about drugs, and an exploration into the powerful human attraction to psychoactive plants - and the equally powerful taboos....

Pilgrim at Tinker Creek is the story of a dramatic year in Virginia's Roanoke Valley, where Annie Dillard set out to chronicle incidents of "beauty tangled in a rapture with violence."

A journey into the world of carbon, the most versatile element on the planet, by the New York Times bestselling author Paul Hawken.

Humpback whales are among the most intelligent animals on Earth. Some scientists believe they might even surpass humans in self-awareness, empathy, and communication skills. In this episode, we swim with a whale as he teams up with other humpbacks to use bubbles to catch fish, rescues a sea lion, and puts his own spin on melodies sung by whales across the Pacific Ocean. This is the world in its natural state, defined by seasons, routines, and cycles. By the time this whale is ready to close one eye and go to sleep, you will be too.

At age sixteen Sophie Strand—bright, agile, fearless—is suddenly beset by unexplained, debilitating illness while on a family trip abroad. Her once vibrant life becomes a tangled miasma of medication, specialists, anaphylaxis, and seemingly never-ending attempts to explain what has gone so terribly wrong. And, for many years thereafter, Sophie's life becomes subsumed with ideas not of "health," but of explanation, and the narrative of how and why she became sick. But slowly, she comes to another, more fundamental understanding of what has happened to her body.

Carbon is the only element that animates the entirety of the living world. Though comprising a tiny fraction of Earth’s composition, our planet is lifeless without it. Yet it is maligned as the driver of climate change, scorned as an errant element blamed for the possible demise of civilization. Here, Paul Hawken looks at the flow of life through the lens of carbon. Embracing a panoramic view of carbon’s omnipresence, he explores how this ubiquitous and essential element extends into every aperture of existence and shapes the entire fabric of life.

In his late thirties, Jeff Chu left his job as a magazine writer and found himself at Princeton Theological Seminary’s “Farminary”—a twenty-one-acre working farm where students learn to cultivate the earth while examining life’s biggest questions. Now, he unpacks what he learned about creating “good soil,” both literally and figuratively, drawing lessons from the rhythms of growth, decay, and regeneration that define life on the land. In gorgeous, transporting reflections, Chu introduces us to the cast of characters, human and not, who became his teachers.

Now with a new introduction by Robert Macfarlane and a new afterword by Jenny Odell, this masterpiece of nature writing by Nan Shepherd describes her journeys into “the high and holy places” of the Cairngorm Mountains of Scotland. There she encounters a world of spectacular cliffs, deep silences, and lakes so clear that they cannot be imagined. As she walks through clouds, endures blizzards, and watches the great spirals of eagles in flight, Shepherd comes to know something about the hidden life of this remarkable landscape—and also herself.

We all live on nature’s doorstep, but we often overlook it. From backyards to local parks, the natural places we see the most may well be the ones we know the least. In Close to Home, biologist Thor Hanson shows how retraining our eyes reveals hidden wonders just waiting to be discovered. Close to Home is a hands-on natural history for any local patch of Earth. It shows that we each can contribute to science and improve the health of our planet. And even more, it proves that the wonders of nature don’t lie in some far-off land: they await us, close to home.

Celebrated author and artist A. Kendra Greene’s No Less Strange or Wonderful is a brilliant and generous meditation—on the complex wonder of being alive, on how to pay attention to even the tiniest (sometimes strangest) details that glitter with insight, whimsy, and deep humanity, if only we’d really look. In twenty-six sparkling essays, Greene is trying to make sense—of anything, really—but especially the things that matter most in life: love, connection, death, grief, the universe, meaning, nothingness, and everythingness.

How about a deeper understanding of the celestial wonders without the dryness of textbook explanations? The Universe Explained (Kind Of) is not just another astronomy guide, but a unique blend of intricate cosmic marvels, engaging storytelling, and jaw-dropping visuals, all crafted with you in mind.

Discover the secrets to mastering the night sky with "Troubleshooting Your Radio Telescope." This essential guide is a treasure trove for both budding astronomers and seasoned stargazers, offering a comprehensive look into the art and science of radio telescope maintenance and troubleshooting. Begin your journey with an introduction to the fundamental workings of radio telescopes, where you’ll demystify complex systems and identify common operational challenges. Dive deeper into the nuances of signal quality, exploring how to pinpoint interference, optimize antenna calibration, and ...

Unlock the secrets of the world just outside your window with "From Backyard to Science," your ultimate guide to transforming everyday observations into meaningful contributions to the scientific community. Delve into the fascinating world of citizen science, where ordinary people make extraordinary impacts on our understanding of nature. Start your journey by uncovering the roots of the citizen science movement and why your observations matter. From identifying environmental shifts in your own backyard to assembling DIY naturalist kits, this book equips you with the tools and knowledge to ...

Dive into the captivating world of radio astronomy with "Exploring Invisible Waves," a journey through the unseen forces that shape our understanding of the universe. This eBook takes you beyond the visible, opening your eyes to the electromagnetic spectrum where radio waves play a pivotal role in uncovering cosmic secrets. Begin your expedition with a comprehensive introduction to electromagnetic waves, unveiling the vast spectrum from radio waves to gamma rays. Discover how these invisible forces extend our perception of light, offering a fresh perspective on the universe. Unearth the ...

Unlock the secrets of the universe and venture into the fascinating world of radio astronomy with your very own creation. Building Your First Radio Telescope is your ultimate guide to transforming curiosity into groundbreaking celestial discoveries. This comprehensive eBook takes you on an exhilarating journey from the fundamentals of radio astronomy to the artistry and science of designing and constructing your own radio telescope. Start by exploring the invisible universe and how radio telescopes unlock the mysteries hidden from our eyes. Learn about essential tools, materials, and basic ...

Formerly titled Slaughter the Animals, Poison the Earth. All new foreword by New York Times Bestselling author Steve Jackson. It is the extermination of the coyote—a shrewd, wily, solitary scavenger—that serves as the central theme of Jack Olsen's ragingly indignant, beautifully written and deeply moving book, perhaps the most gripping and important work of its kind since the publication of Rachel Carson's Silent Spring.

Si la historia de la Tierra se redujera a un año, nuestra especie surgiría en los últimos treinta minutos. Pero la vida ha existido durante 3.700 millones de años, la mayor parte de la historia de nuestro planeta y más de una cuarta parte de la edad del universo. ¿Qué hicieron esos organismos durante todo este tiempo?

Explore los misterios del Universo, nuestra mente y el mundo naturalNota: Este libro profundiza en el poder transformador de la mente y puede no resultar atractivo para quienes estén firmemente arraigados en perspectivas materialistas. La curiosidad es nuestro mayor don, y este libro despertará su asombro por la naturaleza, el universo y la mente humana. Descubra animales que baten récords, plantas alucinantes, fenómenos naturales asombrosos y los desconcertantes misterios del cerebro y la mente. Prepárese para estar informado, entretenido e intrigado. En este libro descubrirá: El ...

Rich with insight and packed with tales of birds and of people, this book reveals the great auk’s life before humanity, its death on the killing shores of the North Atlantic, and the unrelenting subsequent quest for its remains. Tim Birkhead’s research has revealed previously unimagined aspects of the bird’s life and also, unexpectedly, its afterlife; in a curious twist, Birkhead found himself the recipient of the archive of the man who accumulated more great auk skins and eggs than anyone else.

Described by Jeffrey Masson as "the single best introduction to animal rights ever written, Tom Regan's Empty Cages stands as an essential guide to the ongoing animal rights debate. In a style at once simple and elegant, Regan dispels the negative image of animal rights advocates as portrayed by the mass media, unmasks the fraudulent rhetoric of "humane treatment" favored by animal exploiters in both familiar and less well-documented contexts, and explains why existing laws function to legitimize institutional cruelty.

Jan Hegenberg entlarvt in seinem neuen Buch Klima-Bullshit-Bingo die gängigsten Scheinargumente gegen Klimaschutz! Ein unterhaltsames Nachschlagewerk, das fundierte Antworten auf Vorwände wie "Deutschland alleine kann die Welt nicht retten!", "Ja, aber China" und "Die Experten sind sich nicht einig" liefert. Dieses Buch rüstet für jede Stammtischdiskussion und zeigt, wie Klimaschutz wirklich funktioniert.

Dive into the mysterious and mesmerizing world beneath your feet with The Hidden Life of Fungi. This captivating eBook reveals the unseen interactions and indispensable roles fungi play in sustaining the web of life on Earth. From their hidden kingdoms to their critical partnerships with plants, discover how these incredible organisms are at the core of thriving ecosystems. Explore the remarkable mycorrhizal networks that connect forests around the globe, acting as underground allies in temperate, tropical, and boreal landscapes. Learn how fungi enhance plant health, boost natural growth, ...

Unlock the fascinating world of plants with "The Secret Life of Plants," an eye-opening exploration into the remarkable intelligence and communication systems of nature's silent green beings. Dive into an unseen universe where plants engage in complex conversations and form intricate networks that rival human interaction. Begin your journey with a comprehensive introduction to plant intelligence, where you'll discover the hidden dimensions of plant life and what it means for a plant to be 'intelligent.' As you venture further, uncover the secrets of plant communication, from chemical ...

Steve Nicholls makes an epic journey along the River Tees in north-east England, from the industrial complexes near its estuary to its source high in the Pennine Hills. The Tees estuary was where Steve’s life-long passion for nature was born, launching a long career as a documentary maker. As he travels the length of the eighty-mile river, he uses his years of travelling the world and his work on nature films to place the fauna and flora he encounters along the Tees in a wider context.

Reeling from the pain of devastating miscarriages and suffering from PTSD after military adventures in Afghanistan, Merlin and his wife Lizzie decide to leave the bustle of London and return to Merlin’s childhood home, a Cornish hill farm called Cabilla in the heart of Bodmin Moor. There, they are met by unexpected challenges: a farm slipping ever further into debt, the discovery that the overgrazed and damaged woods running throughout the valley are in fact one of the UK’s last remaining fragments of Atlantic temperate rainforest, and the sudden and near catastrophic strickening by Covid.

A profound and lyrical reflection on the cyclical nature of life, what happens when we break that cycle, and how to repair it—told through the fate of phosphorus.

Discover how we can reverse global warming in mere decades with Gigaton Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR), even if you’re skeptical of past climate solutions, which have always been too complicated and slow to adapt Are you searching for a straightforward way to address the overwhelming threat of climate change and increasing global temperatures? Frustrated with the constant focus on renewables without comprehensive solutions for the excessive CO2 in the air? Have you ever wondered if there's a scientific, reliable approach to reversing global warming that doesn't feel idealistic or ...

How can people lead good lives without ultimately hastening global collapse? The answer lies in fairness. We can’t fight the climate and nature crises without addressing the ever-widening gaps between the rich and poor, the powerful and the weak. Drawing upon more than 40 years of experience in research, practical work, campaigning and advocacy, combined with interviews with globally renowned experts, in Just Earth Tony Juniper reveals the system shifts needed to achieve real, lasting change.