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A sweeping history of humanity's most fundamental creation—the home—and its effects on the land, cities, and people themselves. From tiny pit–houses in the Levant and Mesoamerica thousands of years ago to soaring skyscrapers in Dubai, New York, and Shanghai today, Dwelling on Earth takes...

The earth is not a dead, mute landscape but an eloquent, living being. Sometimes it just takes a spade, a packet of seeds, and a pair of sturdy boots to realize it. The philosopher Byung-Chul Han spent three springs, summers, autumns, and winters in his secret garden in Berlin, devoting himself...

A Rift in the Earth tells the remarkable story of the ferocious "art war" that raged between 1979 and 1984 over what kind of memorial should be built to honor the men and women who died in the Vietnam War. The story intertwines art, politics, historical memory, patriotism, racism, and a fascinating set of characters, from those who fought in the conflict and those who resisted it to politicians at the highest level.

Witness centuries of empire and faith through the survival of Islamic architecture's contested marvel. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical journey transports you straight to the sacred center of Jerusalem. Stand before the gleaming golden dome and trace the breathtaking...

Explore the awe-inspiring African history and architectural brilliance of the world's largest mud-brick structure. Transport your daily commute to the sensory-rich marketplace of Djenne along the Niger River for an immersive armchair travel experience. Discover how faith, global trade, and...

Step into ancient Beijing and discover how emperors used sacred architecture to claim absolute cosmic power. Perfect for your morning commute or an immersive session of armchair travel, this awe-inspiring history resurrects the Ming and Qing dynasties. Listen as silent stone and dazzling blue...

In this graceful collection, Howard Mansfield looks anew at the New England region he's called home for over twenty years. He studies the beautiful stonework of granite bridges with a local expert; contemplates the deserted second and third stories of the old mercantile buildings that populate New England's towns and cities; and considers the cemeteries and roadside shrines that punctuate the landscape.

Explore ancient history and decode sacred Buddhist architecture hidden within the misty volcanic valleys of Central Java. Perfect for your morning commute or mindful armchair travel, this atmospheric narrative transports you directly to a towering stone mandala. Experience the quiet power of an...

Dive into ancient Mesoamerican history and uncover the archaeological secrets of a lost super city during your commute. Stand in awe beneath a towering stone giant, tracing its profound evolution from a sacred ritual center to a mysterious ruin. This immersive historical journey transforms an...

Millions of acres of land have been contaminated by pesticides, improperly handled chemicals, dirty energy projects, toxic waste, and other pollutants in the United States and Canada. This toxic legacy impacts the environment, our health, our watersheds, and land that could otherwise be used to grow healthy local food and medicines. Conventional clean-up techniques employed by government and industry are tremendously expensive and resource-intensive and can cause further damage.

In this beautiful and empowering book, Jennifer Jewell - host of public radio's award-winning program and podcast Cultivating Place - introduces 75 inspiring women. Working in wide-reaching fields that include botany, floral design, landscape architecture, farming, herbalism, and food justice, these influencers are creating change from the ground up.  

A revolutionary guide to designing humane, eco-conscious homes, buildings, and cities of the future. It is estimated that the earth's population will expand to an unprecedented nine billion people over the next century. This explosion in population is predicted to place further stress on our...

Descend into an atmospheric ancient history of human survival, exploring a lost city carved deep beneath the earth. Perfect for a gripping commute, this immersive historical account reveals how communities faced relentless above-ground invasions by engineering massive subterranean sanctuaries in...

Trace the captivating cultural history of humanity's bond with nature through our timeless quest for earthly sanctuary. Whether you are unwinding before sleep or embarking on a peaceful commute, this immersive narrative offers a tranquil escape into the world's most breathtaking landscapes. From...