Showing results for "Forest" in Politics & Social Sciences

Can forests think? Do dogs dream? In this astonishing book, Eduardo Kohn challenges the very foundations of anthropology, calling into question our central assumptions about what it means to be human - and thus distinct from all other life forms. Based on four years of fieldwork among the Runa of Ecuador's Upper Amazon, Kohn draws on his rich ethnography to explore how Amazonians interact with the many creatures that inhabit one of the world's most complex ecosystems.

Brought to you by Penguin. How do we raise children in a climate emergency? What should we teach them - and what kind of future are we preparing them for? Ben Rawlence began writing to his eldest daughter before she was born, trying to understand what it means to bring a child into a world...

Born into the Waorani tribe of Ecuador's Amazon rainforest, Nemonte Nenquimo was taught about plant medicines, foraging, oral storytelling, and shamanism by her elders. Age 14, she left the forest for the first time to study with an evangelical missionary group in the city. Eventually, her ancestors began appearing in her dreams, pleading with her to return and embrace her own culture. She listened. Two decades later, Nemonte has emerged as one of the most forceful voices in climate-change activism.

Buddhist master Achaan Chah spent years meditating in a forest monastery of Thailand. This remarkable book reflects his simple and powerful message as well as the quiet, joyful Buddhist practice of dhudanga, or "everyday mindfulness", with profound insights for the West.

‘A towering achievement’ MERVE EMRE NYT Best New Books of 2026 A majestic cultural and environmental history that reveals how forests have made – and resisted – Russia’s many empires. From the Baltic to the Pacific, from the Arctic to the Steppes of Central Asia, Russia’s forests...

Brought to you by Penguin. For everyone who dreams of escape to a cabin by a stream, for those moments of tranquility while the natural world does its thing around you ... Some moments in childhood are frozen in time, vivid and vital, an anchor. When James Aldred tracked down an old horse-drawn...

At the end of December 1980, Airman First Class George Conway was unexpectedly moved to morning duty, otherwise known as Alpha Flight. He suspected that something had occurred the night before but no one would tell him anything. Even his so-called friends were keeping silent about it. Although the situation seemed strange, he decided to let it go since he'd been stationed at RAF Bentwaters and its sister base RAF Woodbridge for a year. It wasn't until 1994 when he saw Robert Stack presenting an episode of Unsolved Mysteries about Rendlesham Forest that he found out what really happened.

'A message of hope' TLS 'Inspiring' Spectator 'A sumptuous mix of poetry, story and deep philosophical truths' FERGUS BUTLER-GALLIE 'Colin Heber-Percy is a reliable guide' REV RICHARD COLES This book is a hymn to getting lost. Drawing on his experience as a troubled schoolboy, a burnt-out...

A Weekly Podcast with Rangers John and Daniel. Carchats, Deckchats, and Birding Walks. Music from Rap to Rachmaninoff. Take a walk in the woods with us.

NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER From the world's leading forest ecologist who forever changed how people view trees and their connections to one another and to other living things in the forest—a moving, deeply personal journey of discovery “Finding the Mother Tree reminds us that the world...

During the unprecedented circumstances of spring 2020, Colin Heber Percy began writing a daily newsletter of reflections and uplifting stories to stay in touch with his parishioners. Word spread, and soon his bulletins were being eagerly consumed by readers around the country and beyond. In this thought-provoking and invigorating book, Heber-Percy draws upon a kaleidoscopic knowledge of nature, philosophy, poetry and music, as well as religious writings, and interlaces them with amusing and touching vignettes from his Wiltshire parish.

If the history of the Earth were compressed down to a year, our species would arise in the last thirty minutes or so of the final hour. But life itself is not such a late arrival: It has existed on Earth for something like 3.7 billion years—most of our planet’s history and over a quarter of the age of the universe (as far as we can tell). What have these organisms—bacteria, animals, plants, and the rest—done in all this time? In Living on Earth, the philosopher Peter Godfrey-Smith proposes a new way of understanding how the actions of living beings have shaped our planet.

Popularized by Joseph Campbell, the hero's journey features narrative stages along which a person matures and transforms. But where heroes transform is just as important as what they do to get there. Holly Bellebuono shows you how the location of each hero's journey step is intimately tied to the challenges faced, setting the tone for the entire adventure.

As summer falls into autumn, Hollie Starling is hit by the heart-stopping news that her father has died by suicide. Thrust into a state of 'grief on hard mode', Hollie feels underserved by current attitudes toward grief and so seeks another way through the dark. Following her first year without her father, Hollie embraces her lifelong interest in folklore and turns to the healing power of nature, the changing seasons and the rituals of ancient communities.

Ranger Theo Wilder takes you beneath the waves into kelp forests—towering underwater cathedrals where sea otters battle urchins and entire ecosystems hang in the balance. Explore why half these magnificent forests have vanished in fifty years. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.aiThis show includes AI-generated content.

Join Ranger Theo Wilder as he ventures into Electric Forest, where 50,000 music lovers transform a Michigan woodland into a glowing wonderland each June. Discover secret paths, forest family traditions, and hidden surprises that make this four-day festival pure enchantment. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.aiThis show includes AI-generated content.

A forest is a large green wild area that grows naturally.1.  A forest is usually a big space covered with trees, thick vegetation, and animals living within.2.  They are an essential part of our ecosystem that must be preserved and protected.3.  Forests cover a large chunk of the area on earth.4.  They are an essential natural asset and hold enormous value.5.  The trees absorb the carbon dioxide and generate oxygen for us to breathe.6.  Since forests produce oxygen, they are also known as green lungs of the earth.7.  Forests are precious resources that need preservation.8.  ...

In the latter years of his life, Hudson settled in southern England, becoming an early advocate for the RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds). In his reflective work, Birds and Man, he shares his profound love for birds and passionately argues for their protection. Join Hudson as he explores the intricate relationship between humanity and nature, urging us to cherish and safeguard our feathered friends. - Summary by clarinetcarrot

Embark on a captivating journey into the heart of Eastern Europe's rich tapestry of folklore with Slavic Mythology for Beginners: Baba Yaga, Domovoi, and the Forest Spirits of Eastern Europe. This immersive audiobook delves deep into the enchanting world of Slavic myths, unraveling tales that have been whispered through generations, shaping the cultural and spiritual landscape of nations.

Dive into the enchanting world of Romance of the Forest, a Gothic novel that inspired the romantic ideals and supernatural fears of Catherine in Jane Austens Northanger Abbey. Penned by the illustrious Ann Radcliffe, often hailed as the Great Enchantress of her time, this novel is a masterclass in eerie thrills. Experience midnight explorations through drafty corridors, uncover mysterious notes, and encounter noblemen in disguise. With elements such as a dramatic duel, a gripping trial, a perilous illness, and a deathbed confession, the story is further heightened by the presence of a dark, ...