The Two Taríacuris and the Early Colonial and Prehispanic Past of Michoacán investigates how the elites of the Tarascan kingdom of Central Mexico sought to influence interactions with Spanish colonialism by reworking the past to suit their present circumstances. Author David L. Haskell examines the rhetorical power of the Relación de Michoacán—a chronicle written from 1539 to 1541 by Franciscan friar Jerónimo de Alcalá based on substantial indigenous testimony and widely ...

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 — trees...

Thirteen Ways to Smell a Tree takes you on a journey to connect with trees through the sense most aligned to our emotions and memories. Thirteen essays are included that explore the evocative scents of trees, from the smell of a book just printed as you first open its pages, to the calming scent of Linden blossom, to the ingredients of a particularly good gin & tonic:In your hand: a highball glass, beaded with cool moisture.In your nose: the aromatic embodiment of ...

A biologist reveals the secret world hidden in a single square meter of old-growth forest—a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the Pen/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing AwardCombining elegant writing with scientific expertise, The Forest Unseen "injects much-needed vibrancy into the stuffy world of nature writing" (Outside, "The Outdoor Books That Shaped the Last Decade")In this wholly original book, biologist David Ha...

The author of the Pulitzer Prize finalist The Forest Unseen visits with nature’s most magnificent networkers — trees"At once lyrical and informative, filled with beauty." – Elizabeth Kolbert, author of The Sixth ExtinctionDavid Haskell’s award-winning The Forest Unseen won acclaim for eloquent writing and deep engagement with the natural world. Now, Haskell brings his powers of observation to the biological networ...

ONE OF NEW SCIENTIST'S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEARIn How Flowers Made Our World, biologist David George Haskell redefines our understanding of flowers, casting them as powerful revolutionaries at the heart of Earth's story.'Flowering plants as you've never seen them before ... Science writing with sensuality, sensitivity and soul.' — Cal Flyn, author of Islands of Abandonment'Eye-opening ... [Haskell] i...

**Finalist for the 2023 Pulitzer Prize in General Nonfiction and the 2023 PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing AwardWinner of the Acoustical Society of America's 2023 Science Communication Award“[A] glorious guide to the miracle of life’s sound.” —The New York Times Book ReviewA lyrical exploration of the diverse sounds of our planet, the creative processes that produced these marvels, and the perils that sonic diversity now faces**We live on a ...

This book examines the historical development and societal impact of several modern political ideologies, including progressivism, classical liberalism, and libertarianism. Following the Introduction the first chapter explains the political philosophy of Traditional Conservatism. The second chapter traces the origins of progressive thought to the nineteenth century, examining its connections to socialist theory and its evolution into contemporary movements such as critical social justice a...

This book examines the role of shared cultural identity and nationalism in shaping stable and cohesive societies. Following the Introduction the first chapter explains the political philosophy of Traditional Conservatism. Proceeding chapters define nationalism within a broader political philosophy framework and explores historical evidence concerning the development of national identity in the United States and Canada. The text analyzes arguments regarding national origins and cultural con...

This book examines the relationship between Christian moral principles and political governance in Western nations, with particular emphasis on the United States and Canada. Drawing on historical records, theological sources, and social scientific research, the author presents a political framework described as “Traditional Conservatism,” defined as the application of Christian norms to public law and civic life. The work critiques competing political ideologies, including progressivism, c...

An awe-inspiring exploration of the sounds of the living Earth, and the joys and threats of human music, language and noise.'A symphony, filled with the music of life . . . fascinating, heartbreaking, and beautifully written.'ELIZABETH KOLBERT, author of The Sixth Extinction' Sounds Wild and Broken affirms Haskell as a laureate for the earth, his finely tuned scientific observations made more potent by his deep love...

This book examines the historical development and societal impact of several modern political ideologies, including progressivism, classical liberalism, and libertarianism. Following the Introduction the first chapter explains the political philosophy of Traditional Conservatism. The second chapter traces the origins of progressive thought to the nineteenth century, examining its connections to socialist theory and its evolution into contemporary movements such as critical social justice a...