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Thus Spoke the Plant

A Remarkable Journey of Groundbreaking Scientific Discoveries and Personal Encounters with Plants

by Monica Gagliano ...

Studying plant intelligence reveals “humans may have been misunderstanding plants, and ourselves, for all of history”—for fans of The Hidden Life of Trees (Paris Review).“A compelling story of discovery . . . It will change the way you see the world.” —Robin Wall Kimmerer, author of Braiding SweetgrassIn this “phytobiography”—a collection of stories written in partnership with a plant—research ... Read more

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Studying plant intelligence reveals “humans may have been misunderstanding plants, and ourselves, for all of history”—for fans of The Hidden Life of Trees (Paris Review).“A compelling story of discovery . . . It will change the way you see the world.” —Robin Wall Kimmerer, author of Braiding SweetgrassIn this “phytobiography”—a collection of stories written in partnership with a plant—research
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The Hidden Life of Trees

What They Feel, How They Communicate—Discoveries from A Secret World

by Peter Wohlleben, Suzanne Simard ...

Translated by Jane Billinghurst ...

Series Book 1 - The Mysteries of Nature
A NEW YORK TIMES, WASHINGTON POST, AND WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER • One of the most beloved books of our time: an illuminating account of the forest, and the science that shows us how trees communicate, feel, and live in social networks. After reading this book, a walk in the woods will never be the same again.“Breaks entirely new ground ... [Peter Wohlleben] has listened to trees and decoded ... Read more

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A NEW YORK TIMES, WASHINGTON POST, AND WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER • One of the most beloved books of our time: an illuminating account of the forest, and the science that shows us how trees communicate, feel, and live in social networks. After reading this book, a walk in the woods will never be the same again.“Breaks entirely new ground ... [Peter Wohlleben] has listened to trees and decoded
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Haws; A Guide to Hawthorns of the Southeastern United States

by Ron Lance ...

The taxonomy and identification of hawthorns (Crataegus) in eastern North America is one of the most notorious challenges in regional botany. This book was written to fill a long-standing void in hawthorn understanding for the southeastern U.S., designed for both nature enthusiast and academic student. All significant species and their variations known to occur in the area are presented, using ... Read more

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The taxonomy and identification of hawthorns (Crataegus) in eastern North America is one of the most notorious challenges in regional botany. This book was written to fill a long-standing void in hawthorn understanding for the southeastern U.S., designed for both nature enthusiast and academic student. All significant species and their variations known to occur in the area are presented, using
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Rare Trees

The Fascinating Stories of the World's Most Threatened Species

by Sara Oldfield, Malin Rivers ...

Discover the secrets and beauty of the world’s rarest trees in this fantastic book filled with more than 300 color photographs.Forests cover nearly a third of the world's surface, and the trees that make them up include a staggering diversity of more than 60,000 species. Individual trees play specific ecological roles in their unique environments—and they have adapted to thrive on steep mountains, ... Read more

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Discover the secrets and beauty of the world’s rarest trees in this fantastic book filled with more than 300 color photographs.Forests cover nearly a third of the world's surface, and the trees that make them up include a staggering diversity of more than 60,000 species. Individual trees play specific ecological roles in their unique environments—and they have adapted to thrive on steep mountains,
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The Serviceberry

Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World

by Robin Wall Kimmerer ...

An Instant New York Times BestsellerFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Braiding Sweetgrass, a bold and inspiring vision for how to orient our lives around gratitude, reciprocity, and community, based on the lessons of the natural world.As Indigenous scientist and author of Braiding Sweetgrass Robin Wall Kimmerer harvests serviceberries alongside the birds, she considers the ethic of ... Read more

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An Instant New York Times BestsellerFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Braiding Sweetgrass, a bold and inspiring vision for how to orient our lives around gratitude, reciprocity, and community, based on the lessons of the natural world.As Indigenous scientist and author of Braiding Sweetgrass Robin Wall Kimmerer harvests serviceberries alongside the birds, she considers the ethic of
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The Light Eaters

How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth

by Zoë Schlanger ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe New Yorker’s Best Books of 2024 • TIME’s 10 Best Nonfiction Books of 2024 • New York Magazine’s 10 Best Books of the Year • Washington Post’s 50 Notable Works of Nonfiction of 2024 • Smithsonian’s 10 Best Science Books of the Year • A Best Book of the Year: Boston Globe, Scientific American,New York Public Library, Chri... ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe New Yorker’s Best Books of 2024 • TIME’s 10 Best Nonfiction Books of 2024 • New York Magazine’s 10 Best Books of the Year • Washington Post’s 50 Notable Works of Nonfiction of 2024 • Smithsonian’s 10 Best Science Books of the Year • A Best Book of the Year: Boston Globe, Scientific American,New York Public Library, Chri...
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In Trees

An Exploration

by Robert Moor ...

From the acclaimed author of the New York Times bestseller On Trails comes a wondrous new journey through the wilds of nature and the gnarls of history, exploring how trees—from the mightiest sequoia to the tiniest bonsai—can teach us to grow wise.One day, on a whim, Robert Moor set out to climb a tree near his home—unwittingly embarking on what would become a decade-long adventure of intellectual ... Read more

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From the acclaimed author of the New York Times bestseller On Trails comes a wondrous new journey through the wilds of nature and the gnarls of history, exploring how trees—from the mightiest sequoia to the tiniest bonsai—can teach us to grow wise.One day, on a whim, Robert Moor set out to climb a tree near his home—unwittingly embarking on what would become a decade-long adventure of intellectual
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Field Study

Meditations on a Year at the Herbarium

by Helen Humphreys ...

“[A] delightful mix of memoir and field study.” — Publishers Weekly STARRED reviewAward-winning and beloved author Helen Humphreys discovers her local herbarium and realizes we need to look for beauty in whatever nature we have left — no matter how diminishedAward-winning poet and novelist Helen Humphreys returns to her series of nature meditations in this gorgeously written and illustrated book ... Read more

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“[A] delightful mix of memoir and field study.” — Publishers Weekly STARRED reviewAward-winning and beloved author Helen Humphreys discovers her local herbarium and realizes we need to look for beauty in whatever nature we have left — no matter how diminishedAward-winning poet and novelist Helen Humphreys returns to her series of nature meditations in this gorgeously written and illustrated book
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Orchids For Dummies

by Steven A. Frowine, National Gardening Association ...

Become a plant parent to some of the most stunning flowering plants you’ve ever seenOrchids display more beautiful and exotic flowers than you’ll find on other flowering plants, but they do require some love and care to grow well. With help from Orchids For Dummies, anyone can be successful in growing and flowering these gorgeous and fragrant plants in their garden or home!This step-by-step guide ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

Become a plant parent to some of the most stunning flowering plants you’ve ever seenOrchids display more beautiful and exotic flowers than you’ll find on other flowering plants, but they do require some love and care to grow well. With help from Orchids For Dummies, anyone can be successful in growing and flowering these gorgeous and fragrant plants in their garden or home!This step-by-step guide
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The Way of a Tree

by C. D. Olson ...

"The Way of a Tree" is a compelling exploration of the life cycles of trees and their profound connection to the world around them. From ancient forests to the trees lining our bustling streets, this book unearths the delicate balance between human habitation and the natural world. It offers practical insights into tree care at every stage—from soil health and seedling establishment to recognizing ... Read more

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"The Way of a Tree" is a compelling exploration of the life cycles of trees and their profound connection to the world around them. From ancient forests to the trees lining our bustling streets, this book unearths the delicate balance between human habitation and the natural world. It offers practical insights into tree care at every stage—from soil health and seedling establishment to recognizing
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Volume II: Ringing Cedars Of Russia

by Vladimir Megre ...

Our civilization will be the first in the entire history of the planet to unite the opposites: the technocratic world and the achievements of the divine creations. This is not a fantasy, it is the great future. We can sense it already, today. Tens of thousands of Russian citizens have already begun to materialize it. They are doing so without support from governments and states. Millions are ... Read more

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Our civilization will be the first in the entire history of the planet to unite the opposites: the technocratic world and the achievements of the divine creations. This is not a fantasy, it is the great future. We can sense it already, today. Tens of thousands of Russian citizens have already begun to materialize it. They are doing so without support from governments and states. Millions are
... Read more
Gardening For Everyone

Growing Vegetables, Herbs, and More at Home

by Julia Watkins ...

A guide to creating and growing a backyard kitchen garden simply and sustainably—from planning to planting to harvest, with profiles of essential vegetables and herbs, ecological tips, and fun and creative projectsGrowing food in your backyard (or through container gardening on a porch or windowsill!) is one of the simplest and most rewarding ways to nourish yourself, be self-sufficient, and ... Read more

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A guide to creating and growing a backyard kitchen garden simply and sustainably—from planning to planting to harvest, with profiles of essential vegetables and herbs, ecological tips, and fun and creative projectsGrowing food in your backyard (or through container gardening on a porch or windowsill!) is one of the simplest and most rewarding ways to nourish yourself, be self-sufficient, and
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The Well-Gardened Mind

The Restorative Power of Nature

by Sue Stuart-Smith ...

One of Garden & Gun’s Favorite Books of 2020A distinguished psychiatrist and avid gardener offers an inspiring and consoling work about the healing effects of gardening and its ability to decrease stress and foster mental well-being in our everyday lives.The garden is often seen as a refuge, a place to forget worldly cares, removed from the “real” life that lies outside. But when we get our hands ... Read more

$22.50 CAD

One of Garden & Gun’s Favorite Books of 2020A distinguished psychiatrist and avid gardener offers an inspiring and consoling work about the healing effects of gardening and its ability to decrease stress and foster mental well-being in our everyday lives.The garden is often seen as a refuge, a place to forget worldly cares, removed from the “real” life that lies outside. But when we get our hands
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Must Love Trees

An Unconventional Guide

by Tobin Mitnick ...

Tobin Mitnick, JewsLoveTrees creator and shameless tree lover, leads you, the tree-curious, through the wonderful world of North American trees with fact, opinion, and humor.In Must Love Trees, Mitnick invites you to share his deeply personal connection to our forest companions in ways that expand the storied genre of nature writing. From an imagined dialogue with the world’s oldest bristlecone ... Read more

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Tobin Mitnick, JewsLoveTrees creator and shameless tree lover, leads you, the tree-curious, through the wonderful world of North American trees with fact, opinion, and humor.In Must Love Trees, Mitnick invites you to share his deeply personal connection to our forest companions in ways that expand the storied genre of nature writing. From an imagined dialogue with the world’s oldest bristlecone
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From Seed To Sprout; A holistic Approach To Sustainable Plant Ppropagation

by DAVE MAYA ...

Propagating уоur own plants іѕ fun, lеtѕ you grоw hаrd-tо-fіnd рlаnt material, and саn ѕаvе you mоnеу. Packed wіth practical, hаndѕ-оn іnfоrmаtіоn, An Intrоduсtіоn tо Plаnt Prораgаtіоn ѕhоwѕ уоu hоw tо ѕtаrt уоur оwn рlаntѕ from ѕееd, by dіvіѕіоn, cuttings, lауеrіng, and grаftіng. Nоt оnlу excellent for students аnd employees, thіѕ bооk іѕ аlѕо іdеаl fоr gаrdеnіng еnthuѕіаѕtѕ whо want tо learn ... Read more

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Propagating уоur own plants іѕ fun, lеtѕ you grоw hаrd-tо-fіnd рlаnt material, and саn ѕаvе you mоnеу. Packed wіth practical, hаndѕ-оn іnfоrmаtіоn, An Intrоduсtіоn tо Plаnt Prораgаtіоn ѕhоwѕ уоu hоw tо ѕtаrt уоur оwn рlаntѕ from ѕееd, by dіvіѕіоn, cuttings, lауеrіng, and grаftіng. Nоt оnlу excellent for students аnd employees, thіѕ bооk іѕ аlѕо іdеаl fоr gаrdеnіng еnthuѕіаѕtѕ whо want tо learn
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Around the World in 80 Plants

by Jonathan Drori ...

An inspirational and beautifully illustrated book that tells the stories of 80 plants from around the globe.In his follow-up to the bestselling Around the World in 80 Trees, Jonathan Drori takes another trip across the globe, bringing to life the science of plants by revealing how their worlds are intricately entwined with our own history, culture and folklore. From the seemingly familiar tomato ... Read more

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An inspirational and beautifully illustrated book that tells the stories of 80 plants from around the globe.In his follow-up to the bestselling Around the World in 80 Trees, Jonathan Drori takes another trip across the globe, bringing to life the science of plants by revealing how their worlds are intricately entwined with our own history, culture and folklore. From the seemingly familiar tomato
... Read more
Soil

The Story of a Black Mother's Garden

by Camille T Dungy ...

A “heartfelt and thoroughly enriching” (Aimee Nezhukumatathil, New York Times bestselling author of World of Wonders) work that expands on how we talk about the natural world and the environment as National Book Critics Circle finalist Camille T. Dungy diversifies her garden to reflect her heritage.In Soil: The Story of a Black Mother’s Garden poet and scholar Camille T. Dungy recounts the seven ... Read more

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A “heartfelt and thoroughly enriching” (Aimee Nezhukumatathil, New York Times bestselling author of World of Wonders) work that expands on how we talk about the natural world and the environment as National Book Critics Circle finalist Camille T. Dungy diversifies her garden to reflect her heritage.In Soil: The Story of a Black Mother’s Garden poet and scholar Camille T. Dungy recounts the seven
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The Sweetness of a Simple Life

Tips for Healthier, Happier and Kinder Living Gleaned from the Wisdom and Science of Nature

by Diana Beresford-Kroeger ...

The author of The Global Forest--an international bestseller and a classic upon publication, beloved by readers around the world--gives us her tips and advice for achieving better health and peace of mind, with frugality, simplicity and pleasure not far behind.In The Sweetness of a Simple Life, Diana Beresford-Kroeger mixes science with storytelling, wonderment, magic, myth and plenty of common ... Read more

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The author of The Global Forest--an international bestseller and a classic upon publication, beloved by readers around the world--gives us her tips and advice for achieving better health and peace of mind, with frugality, simplicity and pleasure not far behind.In The Sweetness of a Simple Life, Diana Beresford-Kroeger mixes science with storytelling, wonderment, magic, myth and plenty of common
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The Songs of Trees

Stories from Nature's Great Connectors

by David George Haskell ...

WINNER OF THE 2018 JOHN BURROUGHS MEDAL FOR OUTSTANDING NATURAL HISTORY WRITING“Both a love song to trees, an exploration of their biology, and a wonderfully philosophical analysis of their role they play in human history and in modern culture.” —Science FridayThe author of Sounds Wild and Broken and the Pulitzer Prize finalist The Forest Unseen visits with nature’s most magnificent networkers — ... Read more

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WINNER OF THE 2018 JOHN BURROUGHS MEDAL FOR OUTSTANDING NATURAL HISTORY WRITING“Both a love song to trees, an exploration of their biology, and a wonderfully philosophical analysis of their role they play in human history and in modern culture.” —Science FridayThe author of Sounds Wild and Broken and the Pulitzer Prize finalist The Forest Unseen visits with nature’s most magnificent networkers —
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Nature Is Never Silent

by Madlen Ziege ...

Translated by Alexandra Roesch ...

For readers of Entangled Life and The Hidden Life of Trees, a fascinating journey into the world of plants and animals, and the ways they communicate with each other.In forests, fields, and even gardens, there is a constant exchange of information going on. Animals and plants must communicate with one another to survive, but they also tell lies, set traps, talk to themselves, and speak to each ... Read more

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For readers of Entangled Life and The Hidden Life of Trees, a fascinating journey into the world of plants and animals, and the ways they communicate with each other.In forests, fields, and even gardens, there is a constant exchange of information going on. Animals and plants must communicate with one another to survive, but they also tell lies, set traps, talk to themselves, and speak to each
... Read more
Je me soigne avec les plantes sauvages

Les reconnaître, les cueillir et les utiliser

by Anny Schneider ...

Series series NON CLASSE
De tout temps et en tout lieu, les plantes sauvages ont été utilisées pour traiter les blessures et les infections, calmer les douleurs, renforcer le système immunitaire.Cette médecine populaire, accessible et bienfaisante connaît un renouveau spectaculaire. Dans ce livre abondamment illustré, l'autrice nous invite à découvrir les vertus médicinales insoupçonnées des nombreuses plantes qui ... Read more

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De tout temps et en tout lieu, les plantes sauvages ont été utilisées pour traiter les blessures et les infections, calmer les douleurs, renforcer le système immunitaire.Cette médecine populaire, accessible et bienfaisante connaît un renouveau spectaculaire. Dans ce livre abondamment illustré, l'autrice nous invite à découvrir les vertus médicinales insoupçonnées des nombreuses plantes qui
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Ascomycete Fungi of North America

A Mushroom Reference Guide

by Michael Beug, Alan E. Bessette, Arleen R. Bessette ...

Series series Corrie Herring Hooks Series
Approximately 75 percent of all fungi that have been described to date belong to the phylum Ascomycota. They are usually referred to as Ascomycetes and are commonly found and collected by mushroom enthusiasts. Ascomycetes exhibit a remarkable range of biodiversity, are beautiful and visually complex, and some, including morels and truffles, are highly prized for their edibility. Many play ... Read more

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Approximately 75 percent of all fungi that have been described to date belong to the phylum Ascomycota. They are usually referred to as Ascomycetes and are commonly found and collected by mushroom enthusiasts. Ascomycetes exhibit a remarkable range of biodiversity, are beautiful and visually complex, and some, including morels and truffles, are highly prized for their edibility. Many play
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A Field Guide to Plants of Costa Rica

by Margaret Gargiullo ...

At the biological crossroads of the Americas, Costa Rica hosts one of the widest varieties of plants in the wold, with habitats ranging from tidal mangrove swamps, and lowland rainforests, to dry tropical evergreen and deciduous forests. Field Guide to Plants of Costa Rica is a must-have reference guide for beginner and expert naturalists alike. It provides a thorough survey of more than 850 plant ... Read more

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At the biological crossroads of the Americas, Costa Rica hosts one of the widest varieties of plants in the wold, with habitats ranging from tidal mangrove swamps, and lowland rainforests, to dry tropical evergreen and deciduous forests. Field Guide to Plants of Costa Rica is a must-have reference guide for beginner and expert naturalists alike. It provides a thorough survey of more than 850 plant
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Entangled Life

How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures

by Merlin Sheldrake ...

**THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER WITH OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDEA “brilliant [and] entrancing” (The Guardian) journey into the hidden lives of fungi—the great connectors of the living world—and their astonishing and intimate roles in human life, with the power to heal our bodies, expand our minds, and help us address our most urgent environmental problems.**“Grand and dizzying in how ... Read more

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**THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER WITH OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD WORLDWIDEA “brilliant [and] entrancing” (The Guardian) journey into the hidden lives of fungi—the great connectors of the living world—and their astonishing and intimate roles in human life, with the power to heal our bodies, expand our minds, and help us address our most urgent environmental problems.**“Grand and dizzying in how
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