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The Songs of Trees

Stories from Nature's Great Connectors

par 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 — ... En savoir plus

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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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The Hidden Histories of Trees

Fascinating Stories of our Most-loved Trees

par Maddie Bailey ...

In The Hidden Histories of Trees, Maddie Bailey explores some of the world’s favourite species, examining the more obscure tales they tell.From delving into tree adaptations to exploring stories of communication and culture, you will learn how trees have found their way into every aspect of our lives.Informative yet engaging, The Hidden Histories of Trees showcases new opportunities to appreciate ... En savoir plus

$10.99 CAD

In The Hidden Histories of Trees, Maddie Bailey explores some of the world’s favourite species, examining the more obscure tales they tell.From delving into tree adaptations to exploring stories of communication and culture, you will learn how trees have found their way into every aspect of our lives.Informative yet engaging, The Hidden Histories of Trees showcases new opportunities to appreciate
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The Road to Eleusis

Unveiling the Secret of the Mysteries

par R. Gordon Wasson, Albert Hofmann, Carl A. P. Ruck, Huston Smith, Peter Webster ...

Unlock the secrets of the Eleusinian Mysteries: A deep exploration of secret rites, psychedelic sacraments, and spiritual revelations that captivated ancient Greek society for nearly two millennia.Uncover the evocative history of The Road to Eleusis. Once held in hushed whispers, the Eleusinian Mysteries were a series of secret rituals and initiations in honor of the goddesses Demeter and ... En savoir plus

$17.59 CAD

Unlock the secrets of the Eleusinian Mysteries: A deep exploration of secret rites, psychedelic sacraments, and spiritual revelations that captivated ancient Greek society for nearly two millennia.Uncover the evocative history of The Road to Eleusis. Once held in hushed whispers, the Eleusinian Mysteries were a series of secret rituals and initiations in honor of the goddesses Demeter and
... 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
Trees

An Illustrated Celebration

par Kelsey Oseid ...

Discover the wonder of trees—one of the most essential life forms on the planet—in this beautifully illustrated, entertaining, and educational guide from the acclaimed author of What We See in the Stars.Trees are fascinating: The oldest living organism on Earth is a tree, and forest biomes cover one-third of the Earth’s surface. Trees provide fruit, spices, nuts, timber, shade, habitats, and ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

Discover the wonder of trees—one of the most essential life forms on the planet—in this beautifully illustrated, entertaining, and educational guide from the acclaimed author of What We See in the Stars.Trees are fascinating: The oldest living organism on Earth is a tree, and forest biomes cover one-third of the Earth’s surface. Trees provide fruit, spices, nuts, timber, shade, habitats, and
... En savoir plus
The Mushroom Color Atlas

A Guide to Dyes and Pigments Made from Fungi

par Julie Beeler ...

Discover the chromatic wonders of the fungi kingdom and the incredible spectrum of pigments and dyes that can be created from mushrooms.“This stunning book is the result of years of creative experimentation. Mushrooms are chemical wizards, and Julie Beeler is a masterful guide to the spectrum of pigments they can make. I have spent many happy moments lost in the fungal colorscapes contained in ... En savoir plus

$17.59 CAD

Discover the chromatic wonders of the fungi kingdom and the incredible spectrum of pigments and dyes that can be created from mushrooms.“This stunning book is the result of years of creative experimentation. Mushrooms are chemical wizards, and Julie Beeler is a masterful guide to the spectrum of pigments they can make. I have spent many happy moments lost in the fungal colorscapes contained in
... En savoir plus
The Treeline

The Last Forest and the Future of Life on Earth

par Ben Rawlence ...

Winner of the 2023 Helen Bernstein Book Award for Excellence in Journalism**"Original and readable." ―Financial Times' Best Environmental Books of 2022"Superb, inspiring." ―Winner, National Academies of Science Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications**“Illuminating.” —Silver Medalist, National Outdoor Book AwardsLonglisted for the American Library Association's 2023 Carnegie Medal ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

Winner of the 2023 Helen Bernstein Book Award for Excellence in Journalism**"Original and readable." ―Financial Times' Best Environmental Books of 2022"Superb, inspiring." ―Winner, National Academies of Science Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications**“Illuminating.” —Silver Medalist, National Outdoor Book AwardsLonglisted for the American Library Association's 2023 Carnegie Medal
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Forest Bathing

How Trees Can Help You Find Health and Happiness

par Dr. Qing Li ...

The definitive--and by far the most popular--guide to the therapeutic Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, or the art and science of how trees can promote health and happinessNotice how a tree sways in the wind. Run your hands over its bark. Take in its citrusy scent. As a society we suffer from nature deficit disorder, but studies have shown that spending mindful, intentional time around trees- ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

The definitive--and by far the most popular--guide to the therapeutic Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, or the art and science of how trees can promote health and happinessNotice how a tree sways in the wind. Run your hands over its bark. Take in its citrusy scent. As a society we suffer from nature deficit disorder, but studies have shown that spending mindful, intentional time around trees-
... 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
Around the World in 80 Plants

par 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 ... En savoir plus

$9.99 CAD

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
... En savoir plus
Tales of a Shaman's Apprentice

An Ethnobotanist Searches for New Medicines in the Rain Forest

par Mark J. Plotkin ...

The fascinating account of a pioneering ethnobotanist’s travels in the Amazon—at once a gripping adventure story, a passionate argument for conservationism, and an investigation into the healing power of plants, by the author of The Amazon: What Everyone Needs to KnowFor thousands of years, healers have used plants to cure illness. Aspirin, the world's most widely used drug, is based on compounds ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD

The fascinating account of a pioneering ethnobotanist’s travels in the Amazon—at once a gripping adventure story, a passionate argument for conservationism, and an investigation into the healing power of plants, by the author of The Amazon: What Everyone Needs to KnowFor thousands of years, healers have used plants to cure illness. Aspirin, the world's most widely used drug, is based on compounds
... En savoir plus
The Triumph of Seeds

How Grains, Nuts, Kernels, Pulses, and Pips Conquered the Plant Kingdom and Shaped Human History

par Thor Hanson ...

A natural and human history of seeds, the marvels of the plant kingdom.**“The genius of Hanson's fascinating, inspiring, and entertaining book stems from the fact that it is not about how all kinds of things grow from seeds; it is about the seeds themselves.” ―**New York Times Book ReviewWe live in a world of seeds. From our morning toast to the cotton in our clothes, they are quite literally the ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

A natural and human history of seeds, the marvels of the plant kingdom.**“The genius of Hanson's fascinating, inspiring, and entertaining book stems from the fact that it is not about how all kinds of things grow from seeds; it is about the seeds themselves.” ―**New York Times Book ReviewWe live in a world of seeds. From our morning toast to the cotton in our clothes, they are quite literally the
... 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
Around the World in 80 Trees

par Jonathan Drori, Lucille Clerc ...

“An arboreal odyssey” – NATURE “One of the most quietly beautiful books of the year” – DAILY MAILDiscover the secretive world of trees in Jonathan Drori’s number one bestseller…Bestselling author and environmentalist Jonathan Drori follows in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg as he tells the stories of 80 magnificent trees from all over the globe.In Around the World in 80 Trees, Jonathan Drori uses ... En savoir plus

$7.99 CAD

“An arboreal odyssey” – NATURE “One of the most quietly beautiful books of the year” – DAILY MAILDiscover the secretive world of trees in Jonathan Drori’s number one bestseller…Bestselling author and environmentalist Jonathan Drori follows in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg as he tells the stories of 80 magnificent trees from all over the globe.In Around the World in 80 Trees, Jonathan Drori uses
... En savoir plus
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 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

$20.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

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
Witness Tree

Seasons of Change with a Century-Old Oak

par Lynda V. Mapes ...

An intimate look at one majestic hundred-year-old oak tree through four seasons—and the reality of global climate change it reveals.Climate science can seem dense, remote, and abstract. But through the lens of this one tree, it becomes immediate and intimate. In Witness Tree, environmental reporter Lynda V. Mapes takes us through her year living with one red oak at the Harvard Forest. We learn ... En savoir plus

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An intimate look at one majestic hundred-year-old oak tree through four seasons—and the reality of global climate change it reveals.Climate science can seem dense, remote, and abstract. But through the lens of this one tree, it becomes immediate and intimate. In Witness Tree, environmental reporter Lynda V. Mapes takes us through her year living with one red oak at the Harvard Forest. We learn
... En savoir plus
Plants of the Pacific Coast

From Alaska to Oregon, including British Columbia and Washington

par Jim Pojar, Andy MacKinnon, Jamie Fenneman, Leigh Joseph (Styawat) ...

This long-awaited successor to the bestselling Plants of Coastal British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest features over 700 trees, shrubs, wildflowers, ferns, horsetails and lycopods of the north Pacific coast of North America.The region, stretching from southeast Alaska to northwest Oregon, is characterized by humid forests, imposing mountains, muscular rivers, serene and stormy seas, and ... En savoir plus

$19.99 CAD

This long-awaited successor to the bestselling Plants of Coastal British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest features over 700 trees, shrubs, wildflowers, ferns, horsetails and lycopods of the north Pacific coast of North America.The region, stretching from southeast Alaska to northwest Oregon, is characterized by humid forests, imposing mountains, muscular rivers, serene and stormy seas, and
... En savoir plus
Oaxaca Journal

par Oliver Sacks ...

"I have been an inveterate keeper of journals since I was 14 especially at times of adventure and crisis and travel. Here, for the first time, such a journal made its way to publication, not that much changed from the raw, handwritten journal that I kept during my fascinated 9 days in Oaxaca." Dr. Oliver SacksOliver Sacks is best known as an explorer of the human mind, a neurologist with a gift ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $10.99 CAD Maintenant $7.99 CAD

"I have been an inveterate keeper of journals since I was 14 especially at times of adventure and crisis and travel. Here, for the first time, such a journal made its way to publication, not that much changed from the raw, handwritten journal that I kept during my fascinated 9 days in Oaxaca." Dr. Oliver SacksOliver Sacks is best known as an explorer of the human mind, a neurologist with a gift
... 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

$26.39 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

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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
... 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

$8.69 CAD

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
He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not

A laugh-out-loud friends-to-lovers romantic comedy

par Aimee Brown ...

Collections series Love In The City
'A total page-turner - I devoured it!' Sandy BarkerDax Hartley has made flowers his entire life, just like his late father did.When his dad's old florist’s shop is up for sale, he has to have it. Only problem is, he'd need to sell a kidney to afford it. The reality show Battle of the Blossoms is the perfect opportunity to win the money he needs, but when his childhood crush blows back into his ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $4.99 CAD Maintenant $3.99 CAD ou Gratuit avec Kobo Plus

'A total page-turner - I devoured it!' Sandy BarkerDax Hartley has made flowers his entire life, just like his late father did.When his dad's old florist’s shop is up for sale, he has to have it. Only problem is, he'd need to sell a kidney to afford it. The reality show Battle of the Blossoms is the perfect opportunity to win the money he needs, but when his childhood crush blows back into his
... En savoir plus

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