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The Hidden Life of Trees

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

par Peter Wohlleben, Suzanne Simard ...

Traduit par Jane Billinghurst ...

Collections Livre 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
... En savoir plus
The Serviceberry

Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World

par 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 ... En savoir plus

$18.99 CAD

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
... En savoir plus
Ireland's Trees – Myths, Legends & Folklore

par Niall Mac Coitir ...

Name the five Great Trees of Ireland? What trees are most often found beside holy wells or cemeteries? Which tree gave the Red Branch Knights of Ulster their name? Ireland was once so heavily wooded it was said a squirrel could travel from Cork to Killarney without touching the ground. So it is no surprise that, in ancient Ireland, mythology and folklore were a part of the people's general ... En savoir plus

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Name the five Great Trees of Ireland? What trees are most often found beside holy wells or cemeteries? Which tree gave the Red Branch Knights of Ulster their name? Ireland was once so heavily wooded it was said a squirrel could travel from Cork to Killarney without touching the ground. So it is no surprise that, in ancient Ireland, mythology and folklore were a part of the people's general
... En savoir plus
Maple Syrup

A Short History of Canada's Sweetest Obsession

par Peter Kuitenbrouwer ...

The captivating story behind Canada’s beloved sweet treatFrom the quiet beauty of sugar maple forests to the high-tech, high-stakes world of syrup production, this book takes you on a remarkable journey into one of Canada’s most cherished traditions. Led by Peter Kuitenbrouwer, a forester with a deep appreciation for the land, this beautifully illustrated narrative uncovers the rich Indigenous ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

The captivating story behind Canada’s beloved sweet treatFrom the quiet beauty of sugar maple forests to the high-tech, high-stakes world of syrup production, this book takes you on a remarkable journey into one of Canada’s most cherished traditions. Led by Peter Kuitenbrouwer, a forester with a deep appreciation for the land, this beautifully illustrated narrative uncovers the rich Indigenous
... En savoir plus
Brave the Wild River

The Untold Story of Two Women Who Mapped the Botany of the Grand Canyon

par Melissa L. Sevigny ...

**Winner of the National Outdoor Book Award for History/BiographyWinner of the Reading the West Book Award in Memoir/BiographySelected as a Southwest Book of the Year Top PickRachel Carson Environment Book Award for Reporting on the Environment, Honorable MentionA Booklist Top of the List Winner for Nonfiction in 2023A New Yorker Best Book of 2023"Thrilling, expertly paced, warmhearted." —Peter ... En savoir plus

$18.99 CAD

**Winner of the National Outdoor Book Award for History/BiographyWinner of the Reading the West Book Award in Memoir/BiographySelected as a Southwest Book of the Year Top PickRachel Carson Environment Book Award for Reporting on the Environment, Honorable MentionA Booklist Top of the List Winner for Nonfiction in 2023A New Yorker Best Book of 2023"Thrilling, expertly paced, warmhearted." —Peter
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In Trees

An Exploration

par Robert Moor ...

“This is the most life-affirming book I’ve read in a long time.” —John Vaillant, National Book Award finalist for Fire WeatherNamed a Best Book of the Year So Far by: The New Yorker • NPR • The Financial TimesFrom 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 hist... ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

“This is the most life-affirming book I’ve read in a long time.” —John Vaillant, National Book Award finalist for Fire WeatherNamed a Best Book of the Year So Far by: The New Yorker • NPR • The Financial TimesFrom 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 hist...
... En savoir plus
Rare Trees

The Fascinating Stories of the World's Most Threatened Species

par 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, ... En savoir plus

$24.99 CAD

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,
... En savoir plus
Fungi

Discover the Science and Secrets Behind the World of Mushrooms

par Lynne Boddy, Ali Ashby ...

Collections series Science and Secrets of Natural History
Discover the fascinating stories behind 300 species of fungi and understand the world of mushrooms like never before!Did you know that fungi put the fizz in champagne and the flavor in chocolate? Fungi is everywhere we look: in a forest, under the sea, and in the kitchen.In this beautiful book, leading fungal biologists Lynne Boddy and Ali Ashby bring you closer to 300 species of mushrooms and ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

Discover the fascinating stories behind 300 species of fungi and understand the world of mushrooms like never before!Did you know that fungi put the fizz in champagne and the flavor in chocolate? Fungi is everywhere we look: in a forest, under the sea, and in the kitchen.In this beautiful book, leading fungal biologists Lynne Boddy and Ali Ashby bring you closer to 300 species of mushrooms and
... En savoir plus
Lab Girl

par Hope Jahren ...

An illuminating debut memoir of a woman in science; a moving portrait of a long-time collaboration, in work and in life; and a stunningly fresh look at plants that will forever change how you see and think about the natural world.Acclaimed scientist Hope Jahren has built three laboratories in which she's studied trees, flowers, seeds, and soil. Her first book might have been a revelatory treatise ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $15.99 CAD Maintenant $11.99 CAD

An illuminating debut memoir of a woman in science; a moving portrait of a long-time collaboration, in work and in life; and a stunningly fresh look at plants that will forever change how you see and think about the natural world.Acclaimed scientist Hope Jahren has built three laboratories in which she's studied trees, flowers, seeds, and soil. Her first book might have been a revelatory treatise
... En savoir plus
The Light Eaters

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

par 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... ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

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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Entangled Life

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

par 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 ... En savoir plus

$14.99 CAD

**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
... En savoir plus
The Way of a Tree

par 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 ... En savoir plus

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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
... En savoir plus
How Flowers Made Our World

The Story of Nature's Revolutionaries

par David George Haskell ...

**“A work of real passion.”—The New York Times"A seamless melding of poetry and science.”—Wall Street JournalAn exquisite exploration of the power of flowers, placing them at the center of the story of how evolution created the world we know today**We live on a floral planet, yet flowers don’t get the credit they deserve. We admire them for their aesthetics, not their power. In this examination of ... En savoir plus

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**“A work of real passion.”—The New York Times"A seamless melding of poetry and science.”—Wall Street JournalAn exquisite exploration of the power of flowers, placing them at the center of the story of how evolution created the world we know today**We live on a floral planet, yet flowers don’t get the credit they deserve. We admire them for their aesthetics, not their power. In this examination of
... En savoir plus
The Secret Life of Plants

A Fascinating Account of the Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Relations Between Plants and Man

par Peter Tompkins, Christopher Bird ...

"Once in a while you find a book that stuns you. Its scope leaves you breathless. This is such a book." — John White, San Francisco ChronicleExplore the inner world of plants and its fascinating relation to mankind, as uncovered by the latest discoveries of science. In this truly revolutionary and beloved work, drawn from remarkable research, Peter Tompkins and Christopher Bird cast light on the ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

"Once in a while you find a book that stuns you. Its scope leaves you breathless. This is such a book." — John White, San Francisco ChronicleExplore the inner world of plants and its fascinating relation to mankind, as uncovered by the latest discoveries of science. In this truly revolutionary and beloved work, drawn from remarkable research, Peter Tompkins and Christopher Bird cast light on the
... En savoir plus
Dead Bees Still Sting

Tales of Life at the Edge of Nature

par Susan Cormier ...

For readers of Raising Hare and How to Catch a Mole comes a poetic exploration of life at the precarious edge of nature and human settlement.“I loved every gorgeously-written and surprising page.”—Sy Montgomery, author of The Soul of an Octopus“Come for the bees, stay for these beautifully written observations.”—Booklist, STARRED review“Evocative and lyrical.”—Publishe... ... En savoir plus

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For readers of Raising Hare and How to Catch a Mole comes a poetic exploration of life at the precarious edge of nature and human settlement.“I loved every gorgeously-written and surprising page.”—Sy Montgomery, author of The Soul of an Octopus“Come for the bees, stay for these beautifully written observations.”—Booklist, STARRED review“Evocative and lyrical.”—Publishe...
... En savoir plus
Must Love Trees

An Unconventional Guide

par 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 ... En savoir plus

$26.99 CAD

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
... En savoir plus
From Seed To Sprout; A holistic Approach To Sustainable Plant Ppropagation

par 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 ... En savoir plus

$4.11 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

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
... En savoir plus
A Victorian Flower Dictionary

The Language of Flowers Companion

par Mandy Kirkby ...

“A flower is not a flower alone; a thousand thoughts invest it.”Daffodils signal new beginnings, daisies innocence. Lilacs mean the first emotions of love, periwinkles tender recollection. Early Victorians used flowers as a way to express their feelings—love or grief, jealousy or devotion. Now, modern-day romantics are enjoying a resurgence of this bygone custom, and this book will share the ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD

“A flower is not a flower alone; a thousand thoughts invest it.”Daffodils signal new beginnings, daisies innocence. Lilacs mean the first emotions of love, periwinkles tender recollection. Early Victorians used flowers as a way to express their feelings—love or grief, jealousy or devotion. Now, modern-day romantics are enjoying a resurgence of this bygone custom, and this book will share the
... En savoir plus
Woodsmen of the West

par Martin Allerdale Grainger ...

"An extremely interesting picture of life among the 'loggers,' or lumbermen of British Columbia." -Athenaeum, 1908"Grainger has performed a literary feat. The narrative is real and necessarily true." -Spectator, 1909"Scintillates with wit and exhibits a fine vision of the inner meaning of things." -The Bunyip, 1909"Grainger has drawn a very striking picture, remarkable as a study of humanity in ... En savoir plus

$1.36 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

"An extremely interesting picture of life among the 'loggers,' or lumbermen of British Columbia." -Athenaeum, 1908"Grainger has performed a literary feat. The narrative is real and necessarily true." -Spectator, 1909"Scintillates with wit and exhibits a fine vision of the inner meaning of things." -The Bunyip, 1909"Grainger has drawn a very striking picture, remarkable as a study of humanity in
... En savoir plus
Beyond Beauty

Hunting the Wild Blue Poppy

par Bill Terry ...

Beyond Beauty is the story of a remarkable journey that Bill Terry and his wife, Rosemary, undertook when they joined a party of Dutch and British alpine plant hunters intent on botanizing on the roof of the world. The expedition travelled in a convoy of eight jeeps over roads that were rarely paved and occasionally terrifying. They crossed fifteen passes, some as high as 5,000 metres (16,500 feet ... En savoir plus

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Beyond Beauty is the story of a remarkable journey that Bill Terry and his wife, Rosemary, undertook when they joined a party of Dutch and British alpine plant hunters intent on botanizing on the roof of the world. The expedition travelled in a convoy of eight jeeps over roads that were rarely paved and occasionally terrifying. They crossed fifteen passes, some as high as 5,000 metres (16,500 feet
... En savoir plus
Gardener's Guide to Succulents

A Handbook of Over 125 Exquisite Varieties of Succulents and Cacti

par Misa Matsuyama ...

The Gardener's Guide to Succulents is a stunning visual reference identifying over 125 plants from 40 different genera of succulents and cacti.Fleshy, spiny, hairy, flowering—and coming in every imaginable shape, color and size—this plant family has captured the affection of plant enthusiasts all over the world. This book provides a beautiful overview of the diversity that succulents have to offer ... En savoir plus

$18.99 CAD

The Gardener's Guide to Succulents is a stunning visual reference identifying over 125 plants from 40 different genera of succulents and cacti.Fleshy, spiny, hairy, flowering—and coming in every imaginable shape, color and size—this plant family has captured the affection of plant enthusiasts all over the world. This book provides a beautiful overview of the diversity that succulents have to offer
... En savoir plus
How to Draw a Tree: From the Fruit to the Forest

A Step-by-Step Course for the Nature Artist

par Alex Boon ...

A Step-by-Step Course for the Nature ArtistThis compact guide to landscape drawing will show you how to capture the elements and detail of Trees and to create great artwork: from the Fruit to the Forest.structured in a course format, each section builds confidenceincludes both sketching and coloured pencil drawingcovers a broad range of techniques and skills for all levels of ability.additional ... En savoir plus

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A Step-by-Step Course for the Nature ArtistThis compact guide to landscape drawing will show you how to capture the elements and detail of Trees and to create great artwork: from the Fruit to the Forest.structured in a course format, each section builds confidenceincludes both sketching and coloured pencil drawingcovers a broad range of techniques and skills for all levels of ability.additional
... En savoir plus
Being an Oak

Life as a tree

par Laurent Tillon ...

Traduit par Jessica Moore ...

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER'A wonderful book' - Tristan Gooley, author of How To Read A Tree'Unique and thrilling' - Ben Rawlance, author of The Treeline'A celebration of the oak as nature's masterpiece' - Daniel Lewis, author of Twelve Trees**'A glorious, revelatory tale of a tree that enlarges our world' - Patrick Barkham, author of The... ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER'A wonderful book' - Tristan Gooley, author of How To Read A Tree'Unique and thrilling' - Ben Rawlance, author of The Treeline'A celebration of the oak as nature's masterpiece' - Daniel Lewis, author of Twelve Trees**'A glorious, revelatory tale of a tree that enlarges our world' - Patrick Barkham, author of The...
... En savoir plus
The Book of Fungi

A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred Species from around the World

par Peter Roberts, Shelley Evans ...

"The lurid photographs and enticing, offhandedly witty descriptions make the reader want to go out collecting specimens right away."— Popular ScienceFrom morels to chanterelles, toadstools to truffles, fungi have been a source of fascination since the earliest hunter-gatherers first foraged for them. Today there are few, if any, places on Earth where fungi have not found themselves a home—their ... En savoir plus

$17.59 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

"The lurid photographs and enticing, offhandedly witty descriptions make the reader want to go out collecting specimens right away."— Popular ScienceFrom morels to chanterelles, toadstools to truffles, fungi have been a source of fascination since the earliest hunter-gatherers first foraged for them. Today there are few, if any, places on Earth where fungi have not found themselves a home—their
... En savoir plus

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