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Congratulations on your silver book award! Synopsis There are grave environmental issues plaguing our world, from pollution to climate change. These global crises can often leave us feeling powerless, questioning: “How can one person make a real impact?” Drawing from his personal experiences of growing up in a town marred by toxic waste, and his […]
Congratulations on your silver book award! Synopsis What kind of impact could your business make if you integrated the most powerful systems on Earth: the systems of nature? Since the Industrial Revolution, much of human history has revolved around conquering nature. But just as species have been hunted to extinction and forests have been leveled […]
Congratulations on your gold book award! Synopsis 3D National Parks: Like You’ve Never Seen Them Before showcases a stunning collection of 3D photographs of selected National Parks and monuments for you to enjoy in a beautifully crafted book. The U.S. National Parks and monuments captured in time and space through the lens of pioneering photographers […]
Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer Milkweed Editions; First Paperback edition, August 11, 2015 This New York Times bestseller, by botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer, shares indigenous wisdom and lessons we can learn from every living thing – from plants to animals. The Open-Air Life: Discover the […]
From Scratch: Adventures in Harvesting, Hunting, Fishing, and Foraging on a Fragile Planet By David Moscow and Jon Moscow Reviewed by Linda Maxie What a treat to read! In a whirlwind trip around the world, David Moscow gives us a peek at the sometimes delightful and sometimes distressing stories behind the foods we eat. He […]
Nonfiction Book Award Status: GOLD Synopsis Raise calmer, happier, healthier children with these fun, hands-on nature activities for parents and kids to enjoy together. Are your kids stressed? Are they feeling a bit down? Do your children―and you―need a break from screens? Nature can help. What we all suspected intuitively for generations, science has now confirmed: […]
Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teaching of Plants By Robin Wall Kimmerer Reviewed by Jeanine Boyers Braiding Sweetgrass is a botany book that, due to its subject matter, I did not expect to enjoy. Yet, it weaseled its way into my mind and changed my thinking – probably forever. The author, Dr. […]
Nonfiction Book Award Status: GOLD Synopsis A true-life love story of a mated pair of Canada geese and their goslings. This remarkable, heart-warming saga showcases a committed and protective mated pair of Canada geese who decided to nest in a corporate courtyard in California. Author Barbara Klide and her business colleagues shared the honor of watching […]
The Open-Air Life: Discover the Nordic Art of Friluftsliv and Embrace Nature Every Day By Linda Akeson McGurk Reviewed by Sandi Schwartz Linda Akeson McGurk’s new book, The Open-Air Life, takes the reader on a fascinating journey to explore how nature can enhance their lives. While some of the general concepts are familiar, she adds […]
Nonfiction Book Award Status: GOLD Synopsis Signed By Chris Dorsey Hardcover with Dust-jacket Includes Companion DVD (2.5 hours) 298 Pages The World of Wingshooting With the Largest Outdoor TV Producer in History Click here to view a sneak peak The world of sporting literature has a new classic from one of the planet’s most widely traveled […]