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'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...

In Hidden Japan, acclaimed author and environmentalist Alex Kerr leads us to the country's most secluded and enchanting corners—places where time seems to stand still and traditional culture endures. From thatched-roof villages in misty mountains to volcanic islands few have ever visited, Kerr's lyrical prose, narrated by the author himself, is brought to life in this immersive audio experience.

The magnificent Danube both cuts across and connects Central Europe, flowing through and alongside 10 countries: Romania, Ukraine, Moldova, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, and Germany. Travelling its full length from east to west, against the river's flow, Nick Thorpe embarks on an inspiring yearlong journey that leads to a new perspective on Europe today. Thorpe's account is personal, conversational, funny, immediate, and uniquely observant - everything one expects in the best travel writing.

If you enjoy a fast-paced, true story, Five Weeks in the Amazon is the book for you. It's an honest story filled with peaks of humor and valleys of despair. Author Sean Michael Hayes has written a book that many would put on their shelf next to Cheryl Strayed's blockbuster success, Wild. His adventure took him into the middle of the jungle alone, but Hayes' unique writing style makes the listener feel as though they are right there with him.

As a child, Chris Thorogood dreamed of seeing Rafflesia - the plant with the world's largest flowers. Today he is a botanist at the University of Oxford's Botanic Garden and has dedicated his life to studying the biology of such extraordinary plants, working alongside botanists and foresters in Southeast Asia to document these huge, mysterious blooms. Pathless Forest is the story of his journey to study and protect this remarkable plant - a biological enigma, still little understood, which invades vines as a leafless parasite and steals its food from them.

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.  ...

Delve into the home of the world's most beloved bear! The Natural World of Winnie-the-Pooh explores the magical landscapes where Pooh, Christopher Robin, and their friends live and play. The Hundred Acre Wood - the setting for Winnie-the-Pooh's adventures - was inspired by Ashdown Forest, a wildlife haven that spans more than 6,000 acres in southeast England. 

Ranger Theo Wilder guides you through Olympic National Park's Hoh Rainforest, where moss-draped giants and entire ecosystems thrive in silence. Each episode explores different trail dimensions—from microscopic symbioses to glacier-capped peaks—revealing why this remains one of Earth's most intact wilderness experiences. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

An extension and discussion point for the Facebook group Forest Park Town Hall. Added context, important topics, guests and more for the nearly 10k strong on FPTH.

With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local, it is never too late to visit Lake Forest. Greater than a Tourist - Lake Forest, California, United States of America by author Aliyya Zahidi offers the inside scoop on Lake Forest. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the Greater than a Tourist series, this book will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination.

Forest Focus is an audio program about the National Forests in California. Episodes focus on issues such as ecological restoration, fire, recreation, law enforcement, tribal relations and much more. The show features specialists that work for the U.S. Forest Service and guests who provide other points of view on Forest Service issues.

Hello. I’m Steev Livingstone and I am the Forest Janny. In this podcast I speak to people who live and work in the Scottish Highlands and who have a connection to its wild places. At the beginning of 2025 I moved up to the Highlands and as an outsider myself, I’m especially keen to hear the stories of others who have been drawn to the area.

Our series of trail experiences, where we ride, and how we spend a day on the trail.We will talk about our opinion of a location, the culture, any cafe or ice cream joints we like, bike shops and even if the place has potential for wild edibles. We are always on the hunt for quiet lunch eating spots or an area to dip your feet in a clear stream without picking up a Tick!

The Electric Forest Radio Podcast features some of the best content heard on EF Radio -- Forest Today interviews with artists and other creators, The Brainery Hour, exclusive mixes, and so much more. Stream EF Radio live anytime at ElectricForest.com/radio.

Interesting FactsBrazil is the largest country in South America and the fifth largest country in the world by area.Brazil is home to the Amazon rainforest, the world's largest rainforest.Brazil is also home to the Iguazu Falls, one of the world's largest and most beautiful waterfalls.Brazil is a multicultural country with a population of over 212 million people.The official language of Brazil is Portuguese.Brazil is a major economic power and is a member of the G20 group of nations.History Brazil was colonized by Portugal in the 16th century. The country gained its independence from Portugal ...

Join the imaginations of Waterloo Region children on a guided forest walk through Bechtel Park. In Stories from the Next Generation, local writer Ciarán Myers takes you on an immersive 65-minute stroll that blends the forest with the fantastic. Allow nature to guide you through these new original stories, or will it be the other way around? Watch out for dragons! This single-episode podcast is best enjoyed if you press play just before stepping into the woods at Bechtel Park in Waterloo. But it can be listened to from any place, any time.