Nature Forest

Forest bathing isn't taking a bath in the middle of the forest; it's the act of allowing your senses to bathe in the sensations of the wooded areas we have come to know and love. During a forest bathing session, you fully immerse yourself into experiences, reaping physical, emotional, mental, and social health benefits. Forest bathing is a natural and proven way to help relieve stress and reduce the adverse effects that a hectic life can cause.

Two girls survive a terrible flood in the Tasmanian bush and are rescued by a pair of Tasmanian tigers who raise them in the wild. Their story of survival is remarkable, as they adapt to the life of the tiger, learning to hunt and to communicate without the use of human language. When they are discovered and returned to civilization, neither can adapt to being fully human after their extraordinary experience. Totally believable, their story will both shock and captivate listeners as it explores the animal instincts that lie beneath our civilized veneer.

Emma Mitchell has suffered with depression - or as she calls it, "the grey slug" - for 25 years. In 2003, she moved from the city to the edge of the Cambridgeshire Fens and began to take walks in the countryside around her new home, photographing, collecting, and drawing as she went. Each walk lifted her mood, proving to be as medicinal as any talking therapy or pharmaceutical. In Emma's diary, she takes us with her as she follows the paths and trails around her cottage and further afield, sharing her nature finds and tracking the lives of local flora and fauna.

King Belodawn blames his daughter for the mysterious disappearance of his wife. He avoids his daughter at all costs. The king favors conquests requiring his person far away from the kingdom. Things are about to change. The princess has matured. When Wren discovers a friend, a horse, some muscle, and swords, she inherits a new crucible, she is bound to another king as his kingdom's dragon slayer. While Wren's greatest strength turns into a nightmarish bondage, spirited fans bring her gifts. Are they attracted to her skill or her need? How will she survive? Is there a key to free her from the...

Deep in the forest, in places you would never think to look, are some of the most remarkable creatures. Overlooked and unsung, this is the forgotten forest: a world of glow-in-the-dark mushrooms and giant mosses, where slime moulds travel the forest in search of prey and ancient lichens live for thousands of years. Join bestselling author Robert Vennell on a walk through this fantastical forest, wandering through tales from history, science, and spirituality in search of these weird and wonderful species.

Are you looking for a natural way to improve your physical, mental, and emotional health? Look no further than The Healing Power of Nature, the new eBook that will change your perspective on how nature can transform your life. With 15 chapters, this guide is an ultimate source of inspiration for anyone seeking to heal and flourish through the natural world. In the book's first chapter, you'll learn the basics of nature therapy, an age-old tradition that has been a part of human history since the beginning of time. You'll discover how exposure to nature can promote healing and improve your ...

With vivid, observant reporting, veteran environmental journalist Fred Pearce transports listeners to the remote cloud forests of Ecuador, the remains of a forest civilization in Nigeria, a mystifying mountain peak in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, and the boreal forests of western Canada and the United States, where devastating wildfires are linked to suppressing the natural fire cycles of forests and the maintenance practices of Indigenous peoples. Throughout the book, Pearce interviews the people who traditionally live in forests.

Over 1,200 curiosities that will make you roar, laugh, and say: "Seriously?!" Did you know that sharks have been around since before the dinosaurs? Or that male seahorses are the ones that get pregnant and give birth? And what if I told you that octopuses have 3 hearts and 9 brains? Or that snakes smell... with their tongues! Get ready for a wildly fascinating adventure through the animal kingdom. This book is a celebration of the weird, the incredible, and the absolutely amazing wonders of nature. Perfect for curious minds of all ages. Great for sharing with the family or breaking the ice ...

At Ridgewood Wildlife Sanctuary, even the slow winter season can take a surprising turn. Fraternal twins Ginny and Gino have spent their whole lives surrounded by wild animals, helping their parents care for everything from rescued deer to injured birds. But when a string of strange events starts disrupting the quiet routine at the sanctuary, the twins know something isn’t right. Teaming up with their best friends, Caroline and Victor, they begin to track down the cause — all while managing family life, friendships, and the daily demands of caring for wild animals. Blending humor, light...

"Bella's Grand Adventure: Journey Beyond the Mystic Forest" is a captivating tale that captures the spirit of adventure, friendship, and growth. This engaging story introduces us to Bella, a curious and imaginative girl with twinkling blue eyes and a heart full of dreams. She lives in the heart of the Mystic Forest, a world teeming with magic and mysteries. Bella's life is deeply connected to the forest; she knows every leaf, every tree, and every woodland critter that calls the Mystic Forest home. Yet, a burning desire for adventure resides within her, urging her to explore the world ...

Can you guess when trees stop growing–they don’t stop! Their massive roots keep them in the ground and require plenty of water, sunshine and nutrients from the soil to help them grow. Trees are the oldest, largest and tallest living things on Earth, with the oldest part of the tree being its strong, woody middle. Find out how a maple tree gets its start! How does a tree grow?

Deciduous forest ecosystems can be found on nearly every continent. Countless animals and plants live in them. So what difference could the loss of one animal species make? Follow the chain reaction, and discover how important gray wolves are.

I never wanted to come home to Lakeside. Despite my best efforts, fate brought me home from the big city. When I got there, I immediately went to check in on my best and oldest friend James. He was always a quiet, nerdy guy, so imagine my surprise when I found him working on a classic car with a bronzed and muscular body. He hated the fact that I had left town--and him--so long ago. To make it up to him, I agreed to go out on the lake in his tiny dinghy to fish for trout. A funny thing happened out there: I started to fall in love with Lakeside again. The pleasant, quiet rhythms of the town...

Acclaimed author Joyce Sidman has received multiple awards for her books of poetry, including a Caldecott Honor for Red Sings from Treetops. Itself a Newbery Honor, Book, Dark Emperor and Other Poems of the Night features several spellbinding poems about “the feast of sound and spark” that awakens with the raccoons, snails, owls, and crickets each night after sunset.

The quest continues as white fox Dilah and his friends follow the moonstone's guiding light, hearts set on transforming into humans. Along the way, they discover hostile terrain, new friends, fearsome enemies and legendary magic -- including a mythical enchanted forest which may be the answer to all their prayers... but can they pass the ultimate test and prove they have what it takes to be human?

In the wake of a significant breakup, Luke Turner is visited by familiar demons, including depression and guilt surrounding his bisexual identity, experiences of sexual abuse, and confusion brought on by an intensely religious upbringing. With nowhere to turn, Turner seeks refuge in London’s Epping Forest, where unexpected, elusive threats seem to have replaced its former comforts. No stranger to compulsion, Turner finds himself repeatedly drawn to the woods, eager to uncover its secrets and investigate an old family rumor of illicit behavior that once happened there.

Come outside, the natural world quietly beckons. Nature intuitive Ana Maria Vasquez encourages you to "take it into your listening" and open to the sentient world you are a part of. Recognize you are nature and why it's important to have reverence, check your vibe, and ask permission to begin cocreating with the natural world. Learn grounded processes that will move you into a state of presence, raising your vibration with grace and ease, so you can receive clear and concise messages from Nature.

Meg Lowman was always fascinated by the natural world above her head—the colors, the branches, and, most of all, the leaves and mysterious organisms living there. Meg set out to climb up and investigate the rain forest tree canopies—and to be the first scientist to do so. But she encountered challenge after challenge. Male teachers would not let her into their classrooms, the high canopy was difficult to get to, and worst of all, people were logging and clearing the forests. Meg never gave up or gave in.

Find out how animals survive Earth's most extreme regions! From the rain-drenched treetops to the sun-starved forest floor, the rain forest is a tough place to live. But many animals from geckos to jaguars thrive in this environment. Discover the amazing body parts and behaviors that make living there possible.

In the form of several journeys, beginning in January 2019, Neil Ansell returns for solitary walks to the New Forest in Hampshire, close to where he was born. With beautiful sightings and observations of birds, trees, butterflies, insects and landscape, this is also a reflective memoir on childhood, on the history of one of the most ancient and important natural habitats in the United Kingdom and on the Gypsies who lived there for centuries - and were subsequently expelled to neighbouring cities.