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...

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...

In this wholly original book, biologist David Haskell uses a one-square-meter patch of old-growth Tennessee forest as a window into the entire natural world. Visiting it almost daily for one year to trace nature's path through the seasons, he brings the forest and its inhabitants to vivid life.Each of this book's short chapters begins with a simple observation: a salamander scuttling across the leaf litter; the first blossom of spring wildflowers. From these, Haskell spins a brilli...

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...

**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 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...

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 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...

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 ...

**“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 the role flowers played in creating the world we kn...

This book introduces a political philosophy described as “Traditional Conservatism,” defined as the application of Christian moral principles to public governance. It examines patterns of social change in the United States and Canada and presents the argument that the abandonment of historically established moral and civic norms has contributed to societal decline. Drawing on historical sources, including political speeches, court records, and government documents, the text presents the vi...