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In his articles and in best-selling books such as The Botany of Desire, Michael Pollan has established himself as one of our most important and beloved writers on modern man's place in the natural world. A new literary classic, Second Nature has become a manifesto not just for gardeners but for environmentalists everywhere.

Permaculture makes the most use of what nature provides for us by using specific design strategies to maximize nature’s gifts, such as food, energy, and shelter. A counter to heavy industrial farming, permaculture is all about conscious planning that caters to the human needs while also respecting and healing the natural environment. At its core, it involves drawing inspiration from nature to build an ecosystem that thrives just like any other. If you want to start practicing permaculture and reap all its benefits, then you need to listen to this audiobook today!

Herbal remedies have centuries-long track records of health benefits in traditional holistic medicine. Recently, herbs, plants, spices, and mushrooms have gained a new spotlight as vital parts of health-conscious lifestyles. Discover the time-honored wisdom of Native American herbalism with this comprehensive guide.

In Chaos Gardening, you surrender control and let nature take over. You will find it easy, exciting, and fun! No matter what garden style you choose, THE MEADOW GARDEN is your guide to cutting through the mountain of information online. This book strips gardening to its roots to help you create a low-maintenance wildflower wonderland that's as raw, natural, and breathtaking as nature intended.

🌿 Unlock the Secrets of Herbal Medicine and Transform Your Health—Naturally! 🌿 Are you tired of simply treating symptoms rather than addressing the root causes of your health issues? Break free from the band-aid solutions of modern medicine and discover the lasting healing power of herbs. THE HERBAL REMEDIES BIBLE is your ultimate guide to holistic well-being. You'll learn how to use these resources to boost your health without ever needing to step foot in a pharmacy or grocery store. What's Inside? A Deep Dive into Herbal Medicine: Uncover the rich history and incredible benefits ...

According to a 2021 study from the IPCC, conditions of extreme drought are 1.7x more likely than they were 100 years ago. That is, at any given time we are nearly twice as likely to be experiencing an extreme drought than our desert-dwelling ancestors had a century ago. And this problem is not trending in the right direction. Though drought conditions can impact so many areas of our lives, the beauty and diversity of our lawns does not have to be one of them.

Dive into the transformative world of "Backyard Eden," the essential guide for nature enthusiasts and gardeners seeking to create a haven for wildlife right outside their door. This richly detailed eBook invites you into an enchanting journey to craft and cultivate a living sanctuary that not only delights the senses but also supports local ecosystems and biodiversity. Embark on an adventure beginning with the fundamentals of wildlife-friendly gardens. Learn how the soil beneath your feet is the living foundation of habitat creation and how avoiding chemicals can dramatically improve the ...

The belief that all life-forms are interconnected and share the same breath - known in the Rarámuri tribe as iwigara - has resulted in a treasury of knowledge about the natural world, passed down for millennia by native cultures. Ethnobotanist Enrique Salmon builds on this concept of connection and highlights 80 plants revered by North America's indigenous peoples. Salmon teaches us the ways plants are used as food and medicine, the details of their identification and harvest, their important health benefits, plus their role in traditional stories and myths.

bell hooks reflects on the ways in which the emotional health of black women has been and continues to be impacted by sexism and racism. Desiring to create a context where black females could both work on their individual efforts for self-actualization while remaining connected to a larger world of collective struggle, hooks articulates the link between self-recovery and political resistance. Both an expression of the joy of self-healing and the need to be ever vigilant in the struggle for equality, Sisters of the Yam continues to speak to the experience of black womanhood.

Everyone expected Violet Sorrengail to die during her first year at Basgiath War College-Violet included. But Threshing was only the first impossible test meant to weed out the weak-willed, the unworthy, and the unlucky. Now the real training begins, and Violet’s already wondering how she’ll get through. It’s not just that it’s grueling and maliciously brutal, or even that it’s designed to stretch the riders’ capacity for pain beyond endurance. It’s the new vice commandant, who’s made it his personal mission to teach Violet exactly how powerless she is–unless she betrays the man she loves.