Nature therapy Books

Book SynopsisThis 3D artwork leaps off the page and is waiting to be brought to life with colour

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Book SynopsisEscape the frantic pace of the everyday, reconnect with your wild side and discover the healing power of swimming outdoorsNature is a balm for both the body and soul - and nothing comes close to the exhilaration of that first stroke in a lake, river or sea. Whether you've already taken the plunge or simply want to dip a toe in, this beautiful book is brimming with all the tips and inspiration you need to harness the invigorating benefits of wild swimming.Within these pages you will discover:· Why we are drawn to water, how it can wash away stress and enhance our well-being· How to plan safe swims, finesse your kit bag and take the perfect underwater photo· A collection of colour photographs of spectacular swim spots for your dip listThe great outdoors is waiting for you, so get out into the fresh air, find your way back to nature and set yourself free.

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Book SynopsisA celebration of Camas, the Iona Community's outdoor activity centre on the Isle of Mull. With its emphasis on creativity, connection with nature, community and outdoor spirituality, Camas has enriched and inspired the lives of many young people and adults, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Reflecting themes of ecology, community, youth work, theology, history, outdoor education and social justice, Down the Track tells the story of every decade of the centre's history so far from the time when George MacLeod took Borstal Boys' there in the 1940s, right through to its modern redevelopment and current programme. This anthology includes inspirational poems, essays, quotes, interviews and other writing reflecting the ethos of Camas from former staff and volunteers, local people, Iona Community members and group leaders. Most significantly, woven throughout the book are comments from young people. Rachel McCann is a former youth and social worker who has been involved in Camas on and off for over twenty years. She is a published poet and writer and her work has appeared in a number of books and magazines. She drew on the international, informal network of Camas friends whilst researching, collecting, writing and editing material over the last several years. Give me some more of these silences. The kind that are filled with the sounds of creation. Like the constant ebb and flow of the sea, or directionless noise of the wind and rain, or the solitary cry of the oystercatcher, echoing against granite From Camas Reflection by Neil Squires

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Book Synopsis‘Whether you are new to wanting to understand birdsong, or are already a fully fledged birdwatcher, this book casts a spell. A truly lovely reading experience’ - Love Reading This is a book full of fascinating stories about birdsong for every week of the year, with QR codes to bring each song to life. Leading bird expert and writer, Dominic Couzens, takes you on a journey to enjoy an authentic year of birdsong around the world, one for every week of the year. From the ancient song of the Rifleman that was likely the first sound made by a songbird to the Eurasian Skylark who evokes the zenith of summer, from the constant companion of the American Robin whose song resonates from the top of skyscrapers and complements the howling of a wolfpack in Alaska to the drumming rhythm of the Great Spotted Woodpecker. This book covers a myriad of topics including bird nature and behaviour, stories and literary masterpieces inspired by birdsongs, the musicality of the notes, and what different songs communicate. Each of these fascinating stories are accompanied by illustrations by award-winning artist Madeleine Floyd and a QR code to let you listen to the birdsong while you read. A natural wonder that has captivated and fascinated generations, birdsong is the soundtrack to life. This book offers the perfect tonic whether you are an avid birdwatcher or just want to understand the songs that are often the first thing we hear in the morning and the last thing we hear at night.Trade ReviewGorgeous illustrations' Evergreen ‘Delightful illustrations’ Country Life ‘Whether you are new to wanting to understand birdsong, or are already a fully fledged birdwatcher, this book casts a spell. A truly lovely reading experience’ Love Reading ‘Charming… I love the illustrations’ Miranda Mills YouTube

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Book Synopsis'My favourite book of the year' - Kate Humble, Radio Times'This is a book for literary connoisseurs, fact-lovers and environmentalists. In short, it is a book about trees and people, for everyone.' - BBC Countryfile'Eclectic, brilliant and beautifully written, David Haskell reboots our aromatic memory reminding us of how our lives are intertwined with the wonder of trees. A treat not to be sneezed at.' - Sir Peter Crane, FRS'Thirteen Ways to Smell a Tree is a transportive olfactory journey through the forest that sets the sense tingling. Every chapter summons a new aroma: leaf litter and woodsmoke, pine resin and tannin, quinine and bay leaf - life in all its glorious complexity. David George Haskell is a knowledgeable, witty and erudite companion, who takes us by the hand and leads us through the world, reminding us to breathe it all in. This book is a breath of fresh air.' - Cal Flyn, author of Islands of AbandonmentThirteen 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 globalized trade. The spikey, herbal odour of European juniper berries. A tang of lime juice from a tree descended from wild progenitors in the foothills of the Himalayas. Bitter quinine, from the bark of the South American cinchona tree, spritzed into your nostrils by the pop of sparkling tonic water.Take a sip, feel the aroma and taste three continents converge.Each essay also contains a practice the reader is invited to experience. For example, taking a tree inventory of your own home, appreciating just how many things around us came from trees. And if you've ever hugged a tree when no one was looking, try breathing in the scents of different trees that live near you, the smell of pine after the rain, the refreshing, mind-clearing scent of a eucalyptus leaf crushed in your hand.Thirteen Ways to Smell a Tree also contains everyday practices the reader is invited to experience. For example, taking a tree inventory of your own home, appreciating just how many things around us came from trees. And if you've ever hugged a tree when no one was looking, try breathing in the scents of different trees that live near you, the smell of pine after the rain, the refreshing, mind-clearing scent of a eucalyptus leaf crushed in your hand.Trade ReviewMy favourite book of the year. -- Kate Humble * Radio Times *This is a book for literary connoisseurs, fact-lovers and environmentalists. In short, it is a book about trees and people, for everyone. * BBC Countryfile *Eclectic, brilliant and beautifully written, David Haskell reboots our aromatic memory reminding us of how our lives are intertwined with the wonder of trees. A treat not to be sneezed at. -- Sir Peter Crane, FRSThirteen Ways to Smell a Tree is a transportive olfactory journey through the forest that sets the sense tingling. Every chapter summons a new aroma: leaf litter and woodsmoke, pine resin and tannin, quinine and bay leaf - life in all its glorious complexity. David George Haskell is a knowledgeable, witty and erudite companion, who takes us by the hand and leads us through the world, reminding us to breathe it all in. This book is a breath of fresh air. -- Cal Flyn, author of ISLANDS OF ABANDONMENTcontagious enthusiasm ... Haskell's sustained sniffing is an example of how we can acknowledge, and perhaps begin to appreciate, all that exists outside human agendas & forms of communication. This curious book is, ultimately, sensory activism. - Kate Simpson, Times Literary Supplement

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Book SynopsisThis explosive collection of poems documents life as a daughter trying to support her artist father who is overseas struggling with dementia and drug addiction during a pandemic. Interspersed with the frantic cycle of overdoses, escapes from care, disappearances and urgent international phone calls are moments of reflection on her father's artwork and her seaside surroundings.Trade Review‘Traci O’Dea has written verse that complements her old man’s visions like a tugboat pulling a freighter out to deep water’ - Rafael Alvarez, author of Orlo & Leini and writer from The Wire‘Traci O’Dea’s Restricted Movement is timely, stirring, and sharp as a knife. A pandemic book, an addiction story, and a love letter to a troubled father, it defies the odds by also being really fucking funny. If you needed any further proof that form lends force to feeling, here it is.’ - Matthew Buckley Smith, author of Midlife, winner of the Richard Wilbur Award, and host of the poetry podcast Sleerickets. ‘Unflinching in its portrait of filial devotion, Traci O’Dea’s Restricted Movement is beautiful and funny. This collection of poems--both love letter and intimate diary--is so skillfully wrought that the lines often seem effortless--almost casual--and yet O’Dea’s formal and emotional control is impeccable.’ - Joanna Pearson, author of Now You Know It All, winner of the Drue Heinz Literature Prize.‘This is a stunning work of art that layers harrowing narratives, acute social observations, and glorious moments of beauty, grit, and redemption-all impastoed until it is the truth itself that rises before us like paint bubbling out of a canvas. Beautiful.’ - Andre Bagoo, author of The Undiscovered Country ‘frank and deeply affecting, a vivid document of time out of joint.’ - Ana Sampson, editor of She Is Fierce

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Book Synopsis Switch off from social media and tune in to the tranquility of the natural world with over 50 seasonal activities to explore throughout the year Switch off from social media and tune in to the tranquility of the natural world with over 50 seasonal activities to explore throughout the year. This book is about switching off from social media and finding contentment in the here and now – taking time out to enjoy small tasks, connect with other people and enjoy all the beauty of nature throughout the year. A Breath of Fresh Air is structured by seasons, with a focus on finding joy in the natural world. Whether it’s paddling a canoe, spotting swallows on a summer evening, daydreaming on a deckchair, foraging for wild garlic, watching a film at an outdoor cinema or recording the sounds you hear in the forest, there are over 50 creative and imaginative ways to encourage mindfulness and find calm. The book also encourages wellbeing through physical activity, making use of the beautiful places looked after by the National Trust – this ranges from a wander through a bluebell wood, to using nature’s gym to practise yoga or balance on logs, taking up running or playing in the snow. Beautifully illustrated throughout, and with lots of handy tips on where to visit or find ways to wellbeing, this is the perfect book for finding inner contentment in today’s frantic world.

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Book SynopsisA beautifully written story about the end of life, in which hedgehogs become a metaphor for hopeIt is the Winter Solstice and Sarah Sands is sitting by her father's bedside, bracing herself for loss. What her father needs to do, she thinks, is conserve his energy - to hibernate like a hedgehog. When the hedgehog curls up in its bed of leaves, its heart rate slows, its body temperature drops and for months there it remains, hardly breathing at all.A few days earlier, Sarah and her grandson had found a poorly hedgehog in the garden and taken it to the local hedgehog sanctuary. They named her Peggy, and her fate had become a matter of pressing concern. When death looms, it's easier to talk about hedgehogs. There is something about these homely and yet mysterious creatures - prickly and defenceless, wild and tame - that, as Ted Hughes put it, makes us feel deeply sympathetic towards them.Hedgehogs have captured the imagination of poets and philosophers for centuries. They have managed to outlive roads, dogs, strimmers and pesticides, but now they are an endangered species. For Sarah Sands, our failure to protect them is a symptom of our alienation from the living world. But all is not yet lost. In this charming, idiosyncratic book, she explores the meaning and morals of hedgehogs, and finds, in hedgehog world, a source of deep solace and wisdom.Trade Review"The most poignant and heartwarming memoir of the year" * Express *"A beautiful, moving and very personal book but also one with an important core message around the need to protect our natural world." * Douglas Gurr, director of the Natural History Museum *"This charming book weaves hedgehogs into our hearts, our lives and our national identity." * John Witherow *"Through this eccentric and humorous celebration of the hedgehog, we also learn aboutthe loss of nature and those we love. A very moving and entertaining read." * Martha Kearney *

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Book SynopsisEmbrace adventures both big and small and pursue your wild ideas with this “profoundly inspiring and laugh-out-loud funny” (Jaimal Yogis, author of The Fear Project) guidebook from seasoned adventurer and podcaster Shelby Stranger.Will to Wild is an instruction manual to adventure. Your guide: enthusiastic outdoorswoman Shelby Stranger. Shelby has been teaching folks how to leap into the unknown since she taught her first surf class over twenty years ago. Over the years, she watched many of her students quit their jobs, end dysfunctional relationships, and move across the country for a healthier work-life balance—all after spending a bit of time in nature. Shelby marveled at the phenomenon. Being outside was changing the lives of her students, her peers, and herself. Shelby was so intrigued, she began to tell their stories, first as a writer and journalist, then as a podcast host for Wild Ideas Worth Living, REI Co-op Studio’s flagship podcast. With her first book, Will to Wild, Shelby shares all she’s witnessed and learned in her years covering adventurers. It’s the book she wishes she’d had when she’d first felt the urge to leap from familiar to wild terrain. The one that takes you step-by-step from the first inkling of inspiration for your own wild idea through fear and self-doubt and on to the finish line. In these pages, discover stories with practical tips and tactics from world-famous rock climbers and ultra-runners to longtime thru-hikers, surfers, and desk jockeys who’ve figured out how to get off the clock, and even a suburban mom who started teaching women to scale frozen waterfalls in her mid-fifties. Along with Shelby’s stories, they show you how to get unstuck, how to pay attention to “trail signs” that point you toward your adventure, how to face your fears, and what to do when everything goes haywire (which will likely never happen, never fear!). With Shelby’s characteristic strength and vulnerability, Will to Wild “is the ultimate guide for anyone looking to try something new” (Captain Liz Clark, author of Swell) and encourages you to break out of your comfort zones, get out into nature, and bring your own wild ideas to life. Whether you’re already an adventure junkie or someone who’s never set up a tent, there’s something inside these pages for you.Trade Review“The outdoors has a transformative power that all of us can tap into. Shelby Stanger has shared that as creator and host of REI Co-op’s “Wild Ideas Worth Living” podcast, reaching millions of listeners and REI members. In Will to Wild, Shelby blends her own uplifting, personal stories with some amazing guest voices to show how the best version of ourselves is right outside.” – Eric Artz, REI Co-op president and CEO “Drawing on anecdotes from thrill seekers who skied to the South Pole and summited Kilimanjaro, Stanger weaves a buoyant mix of inspiration, personal experience, and nuts and bolts tips…Those looking to break in their hiking boots will want to pick this up.” —Publishers Weekly“A rollicking operating manual for navigating modern malaise.” - James Nestor, author of Breath: The New Science of a Lost ArtWhether your "call to the wild" is a solo hike, a new hobby, a career change, or a radical overhaul of your whole life, Will to Wild will help you spot the signs, show you what is possible, and give you the confidence to take the first step. —Melissa Urban, New York Times best-selling author, The Book of Boundaries and Co-Founder/CEO Whole 30"A priestess of adventure for our times, Shelby Stanger inspires us by curation, example, and her generous good sense. This book may very well change your life." —Florence Williams, author, The Nature Fix and Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey"Shelby Stanger's signature optimism, curiosity, and joy shine brightly in this inspiringly adventurous book—a great trail map for inviting more wild into your life, or just taking the first step." —Mary Turner, Deputy Editor at Outside magazine"True story: I’ve written more books (5) than blurbs (4). I almost always refuse because c’mon, when’s the last time you read a blurb you actually believed? You can tell it’s mostly friends blowing smoke for friends. That’s why I only blurb if I read the entire book and believe the writer has something special to say and the chops to say it — and it’s why WILL TO WILD just evened the score at five all. Shelby Stanger isn’t a motivational speaker; she’s a motivational listener. She’s interviewed scores of people over the years who’ve cracked the code for turning their dreams into their day jobs, and she lays out her discoveries in a book that’s beyond inspirational: it's instructional. Stanger digs into the tough how-tos, first by sharing stories of all kinds of everyday folks who’ve broken free and "gone wild," and then detailing how you can follow in their footsteps. She tells you how to finance your wild dream; why it may radically change your personal life and even romances; and what to do “When it all goes haywire,” as she puts it, and you hit that “Oh F— moment.” This is the first book that ever made me stop reading, walk out the door, and try one of Stanger’s tips (singing in the face of anxiety). And guess what? It works. Shelby Stanger knows her stuff." —Christopher McDougall, bestselling author of Born to Run and reluctant blurber."Will to Wild is just as captivating as informative for anyone who has ever dreamed of taking that leap outside their comfort zone. An intimate memoir written in a candid, playful, and illuminating style, you will feel compelled to search your will to wild. Had I known of this book, it would have saved me years of doubt and research. So grateful it is available for you all to read!" —Silvia Vasquez-Lavado, Explorer and Author of In The Shadow of The Mountain"Beautiful, profoundly inspiring, and laugh-out-loud funny, Will to Wild feels like being on an awesome outdoor adventure with your best friends. After every chapter, you find yourself planning a new adventure." -Jaimal Yogis, author of The Fear Project and Saltwater Buddha"Will to Wild is the ultimate guide for anyone looking to try something new and have more nature in their lives. Shelby makes it fun and relatable—skillfully weaving practical tips, effective advice, hilarious stories, inspiring examples, and heartfelt encouragement into a clear step by step format that will make you feel supported as you take the leap into whatever endeavor is calling you." — Captain Liz Clark, Author of Swell: A Sailing Surfer's Journey of Awakening

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Book SynopsisWith the new contribution of Dr. Volker Fintelmann, Weiss's classic text on Herbal Medicine has been expanded and refocused to meet the needs of practicing physicians, residents, students, and other clinicians. Arranged by organ system, the book's clear structure and scientific orientation make the topic of herbal medicine accessible to even the most traditional medical doctor. You will benefit from the newest research, clinical studies, and the pivotal findings of the German Commission E on the efficacy of herbs. Special features include: In-depth coverage of the state-of-the-art of phytotherapy Key prescription information highlighted in each chapter Superb color photographs throughout the text Two new quick reference sections that maximize your access to the material -- by herbs and the disorder they are used for, and by disorder and the herbs used in its treatment Table of ContentsPart 1 Introduction 1 What is Phytotherapy? 2 Specific Aspects Part 2 Practical Applications 3 Gastrointestinal and Metabolic Disorders 4 Heart and Circulatory System Disorders 5 Respiratory Disorders 6 Kidney, Urinary Tract and Prostate Disorders 7 Rheumatic Disorders and Gout 8 Nervous System and Psychogenic Disorders 9 Skin Disorders 10 Gynecological Disorders 11 Geriatric Disorders 12 Pediatric Disorders 13 Oncologic Disorders 14 Critical Assessment of R.F. Weiss Treatment Concepts Part 3 Appendices 15 An A to Z of Indications 16 An A to Z of Medicinal Plants 17 Answer Key 18 Photo Credits

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Book SynopsisAwakened Imagination and the Search by Neville Goddard is a profound and enlightening book that delves into the power of imagination and its transformative potential. In this spiritual work, Goddard explores the idea that imagination is not merely a passive tool for daydreaming, but rather a dynamic force that can shape and create one's reality. Through a series of lectures and teachings, Goddard emphasizes the importance of aligning one's thoughts and beliefs with their desired outcomes. He emphasizes that by consciously utilizing the power of imagination, individuals can manifest their deepest desires and achieve personal and spiritual growth. This story is a timeless guide that encourages readers to explore the depths of their inner worlds and unlock their unlimited potential. It serves as a powerful reminder that imagination is not to be underestimated but rather embraced as a tool for self-realization and the manifestation of one's true desires.

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Book SynopsisThe third installment of this best-selling anthology. A perfect companion for your hiking bag, travel pack and camp chair. This collection of stories, essays and poems includes work from more than thirty writers about wildlife, wilderness and the environment. Selected and edited by: Mara Panich (author of Blood is Not the Water) Poetry Tyler Dunning (author of A Field Guide to Losing Your Friends) Non-fiction Daniel J. Rice (author of The Unpeopled Season) Fiction Includes the work of: Chris La Tray, author of One-Sentence JournalIrene Cooper author of Committal Mark Gibbons, Montana Poet Laureate Michael Garrigan, author of Robbing the Pillars and River, Amen Todd Davis, author of Coffin Honey and Native Species Scott McMillion, author of Mark of the Grizzly and editor of Montana Quarterly Plus, work from Logan James Campbell, Valerie Innella Maiers, Daniel P. Hoffman, Dazar Frihet, and many more. Trade ReviewPraise for Volume 1:“Leave room in your dry-bag, boat-box, rucksack, even fishing vest, for this rich collection of voices.” — CHRIS DOMBROWSKI, author of Body of WaterPraise for Volume 2:“This collection takes readers from Montana to Arizona, Maine to South America, and the Arctic to Australia...into the heart of the land and sea, into the heart of the human experiencing the land and sea... These poems, essays, and stories are wild to their core and oh so beautiful.“ - Sean Prentiss, author of Finding AbbeyTable of ContentsCONTENTS FROM THE EDITORS Poetry: Mara Panich—Mud Fiction: Daniel J. Rice—How Wild Wolves and Classic Literature Saved My Life Non-Fiction: Tyler Dunning—One Thousand Silent Apologies POETRY Selected as Best in Poetry: Irene Cooper—drift Mark Gibbons—Cool Blue Dawn Michael Garrigan—Slate Run Todd Davis—Lost Blue Dazar Frihet—A Place much Farther Back Ana Maria Spagna—where sky blue beckons AJ Donley—April in Covid Brad Garber—What Animal I Would Be Benjamin Green—My Place Chelsea Jackson—Honeysuckle: A Ghazal Gary W. Hawk—River Town Donna Mendelson—A Family of Clark’s Nutcrackers Gillian Kessler—Suspended Somewhere Animal Mark Christopherson—The Small Hours Heidi Sander—Carmanah Steve Wilson—A Transfixion Lynn Fast—Filling My Eyes Mark Oswood—The Obligations of Being a Flicker T-M Baird—A question, little lady: Do you know where you come from? Yetta Rose Stein—In My Dreams, I Die in an Avalanche in the Bridgers FICTION Selected as Best in Fiction: Logan James Campbell—I’ll Just Wait Until It’s Quiet Billie Hinton—We Are the Charm JoeAnn Hart—Flying Home William Burtch—Animal Crossings Theresa Rice—The Summer I Loved Three Fish NON-FICTION Selected as Best in Non-Fiction: Daniel P. Hoffman—In Search of Flowing Waters: The Seasons of Alaska Valerie Innella Maiers—Wyoming Four Ways Amie Adams—In Which Spring Makes An Appearance Once Again Chris Waltz—A Geologist, a Bear and a Priest Walk into a Bar John Jacobson—Sprouting Leaves Kelli Short Borges—The Void Monica Devine—Many Things Were Visible When the Earth Was Thin Scott McMillion—Hunting Among Wolves

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