"An eloquent depiction of how birding engenders a deep love of our ecosystems and a more profound understanding of ourselves." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Growing up at the feet of the Himalayas in northern India, acclaimed filmmaker and novelist Priyanka Kumar took for granted her immersion in a lush natural world. After moving to North America as a teenager, she found herself increasingly distanced from nature and discouraged by the civilization she ...

Featured on NPR's Living on EarthForeword Reviews' Book of the DayFood Tank's Fall Reading Recommendation“A deeply meditative book in the vein of Robin Wall Kimmerer's Braiding Sweetgrass.”—Sy Montgomery, author of The Soul of an OctopusAs a child in the foothills of the Himalayas, Priyanka Kumar was entranced by forest-like orchards of diverse and luscious fruit—especially apples. These biodiverse orchards se...

As a child in the foothills of the Himalayas, Priyanka Kumar was entranced by forest-like orchards of diverse and luscious fruit—especially apples. These biodiverse orchards seemed worlds away from the cardboard apples that lined supermarket shelves. Yet on a small patch of woods near her home in Santa Fe, Kumar discovered a wild apple tree—and the seeds of an odyssey were planted. In The Light Between Apple Trees, Kumar takes us on a dazzling and transformative journey to redisco...

"Birds are my almanac. They tune me into the seasons, and into myself."So begins this lively collection of essays by acclaimed filmmaker and novelist Priyanka Kumar. Growing up at the feet of the Himalayas in northern India, Kumar took for granted her immersion in a lush natural world. After moving to North America as a teenager, she found herself increasingly distanced from more than human life and discouraged by the civilization she saw contributing to its destru...

Plant-derived Hepatoprotective Drugs is a comprehensive guide that explores the world of medicinal plants and their hepatoprotective properties, offering both basic and applied insights for scholars and hepatology residents. Structured chapters provide a deep dive into the subject, while referencing relevant research and future perspectives. Readers will learn the science behind hepatotoxicity and the role of plants in safeguarding liver health. The book also helps researchers to explore b...

This handbook provides an introduction to COVID-19 and herbal medications that boost the human immune system against SARS-CoV-2. The topics are covered in 7 chapters starting with an introduction to the disease, followed by notes on nutraceuticals and common herbal medicines that have therapeutic potential by enhancing the patient amp;rsquo;s immune response. Special topics such as COVID-19 risk factors and Indian traditional medicines are also included to supplement the contents. The edit...

Explore the transformative intersection of biotechnology and the Internet of Things (IoT) in modern agriculture. This book delves into sustainable solutions and cutting-edge technologies that are revolutionizing the global food production industry.The book is structured to provide an in-depth understanding of how green innovation is reshaping agriculture. Starting with an introduction to sustainability in agriculture, it traces the evolution from traditional farming to smart farmin...

This handbook provides an introduction to COVID-19 and herbal medications that boost the human immune system against SARS-CoV-2. The topics are covered in 7 chapters starting with an introduction to the disease, followed by notes on nutraceuticals and common herbal medicines that have therapeutic potential by enhancing the patient’s immune response. Special topics such as COVID-19 risk factors and Indian traditional medicines are also included to supplement the contents. The editors have t...

A major challenge for agriculture and future crop production is the deterioration in soil health and fertility. We have large areas of barren land across the globe with degraded soil which can only be made fertile by applying proper nutrition and soil health management practices. It is crucial to protect soil health in order to feed the world's ever-growing population. Healthy soil is a dynamic ecosystem containing microbes that aid in the breakdown of organic materials and minerals, incre...

This book is essential for anyone seeking to understand and apply the latest analytical techniques in forensic investigation, saving time, materials, energy, and manpower by providing guidance on the most appropriate techniques for different types of investigations.Advances in Analytical Techniques for Forensic Investigation is aimed to describe the applicability of different types of analytical techniques used for the forensic investigation, including FT-...

Following Françoise d’Eaubonne’s creation of the term “ecofeminism” in 1974, scholars around the world have explored ways that the degradation of the environment and the subjugation of women are linked. In the nearly three decades since the publication of the classical work Ecofeminism by Maria Mies and Vandana Shiva in 1993, several collections have appeared that apply ecofeminism to literary criticism, also known as feminist ecocriticism. The most recent of these include anthologies that...

Explore the integration of nanotechnology with artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT), focusing on advancements, applications, and future prospects in the field. This book highlights the fusion of cutting-edge technologies with biological and nanomaterials, emphasizing their role in transforming industries such as medicine, environmental science, and manufacturing.This book delves into the fundamentals of Nano-Biotechnology, starting with its historical evolu...