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NATIONAL BESTSELLER WINNER OF THE GOVERNOR GENERAL'S LITERARY AWARD FOR NON-FICTION WINNER OF THE WRITERS’ TRUST NON-FICTION PRIZE The spellbinding true story of one man’s obsession and the destruction of a glorious natural wonder. On a winter night in 1997, a British Columbia timber...

Since his early days of plant restoration, amateur plant scientist Matt Candeias has been enchanted with flora and the greater environmental ecology of the planet. Now, he looks at the study of plants through the lens of his ever-growing houseplant collection. 

Start your first beehive with confidence—even if you’ve never handled bees before. Beekeeping can feel intimidating in the beginning. What equipment do you actually need? Where should you place your hive? How do you avoid losing your colony? When should you inspect the hive? How do you know if your bees are healthy? And how do you harvest honey without making expensive beginner mistakes? The First Hive Method gives new beekeepers a clear, practical path from curiosity to confident hive management.

*WITH A FOREWORD WRITTEN AND READ BY MICHAEL SHEEN* 'A book that will wake the world up to forever chemicals' - CHRIS PACKHAM A dead witness. A Hollywood star. The conspiracy that leads to your blood... The threat was anonymous. 'Don't you know...you're the last surviving witness?' In 1967, the...

The role of food writing in the sustainable food movement At turns heartfelt and witty, accessible and engaging, The Farmer, the Gastronome, and the Chef explores how Wendell Berry, Carlo Petrini, and Alice Waters have changed America's relationship with food over the past fifty years. Daniel...

'A warm, rich, generous book. A pleasure from first page to last.' KATHERINE RUNDELL 'A moving, vulnerable portrait of love, nature and a life well-lived' RORY STEWART 'Touching and extraordinary, this true story seems like a fairy tale' JOANNA LUMLEY The long-awaited memoir of life and love on...

How to Farm Fish is a complete, practical guide to farming snapper, sea bream, grunt, and skipjack tuna for profit, sustainability, and food security.

¿Por qué los potreros se ven verdes… pero el rendimiento sigue cayendo? En muchos ranchos, el pasto crece, pero la recuperación parece más lenta. El ganado necesita más suplementación de la esperada. Los suelos pierden resiliencia. Y los márgenes de ganancia se vuelven cada vez más difíciles de mantener.

How to Farm Conch is the most complete, practical guide ever written on sustainable conch aquaculture. Designed for beginners, coastal farmers, entrepreneurs, and conservationists, this book covers everything from broodstock selection and hatchery operations to grow-out systems, harvesting, processing, and profitable marketing. Whether you’re starting small or building a commercial operation, this guide provides step-by-step instructions, real-world strategies, and eco-friendly methods to legally farm queen conch while protecting wild populations.

A compelling blend of memoir, practical wisdom, and eye-opening food science. This is the homesteading book that tells you not just how to build a self-sufficient life, but why it matters more today than ever. Written by Drs. Robert and Jill Malone, Homesteading for Health is rooted in four decades of lived experience across six working farms in Maryland, Georgia, and Virginia.

Albert Bandura’s ideas about the methods people use to avoid feeling guilty about harming others have led to valuable insights about many forms of mass violence, from wartime atrocities to terrorism and genocide. Happy Meat, Humane Animal Research, and Other Myths applies these insights to another form of mass violence: the many ways people harm animals. Each of the first eight chapters discusses how people use a particular method of moral disengagement to feel better about harming animals.

Turtle farming is one of the most misunderstood—and heavily regulated—forms of animal husbandry. Done incorrectly, it causes harm. Done responsibly, it can support conservation, education, and sustainable captive breeding. How to Farm Turtles is a complete, step-by-step guide designed for beginners, educators, homesteaders, and conservation-minded breeders who want to raise turtles ethically, legally, and humanely.

Are you ready to dive into the fulfilling world of backyard poultry? Your journey towards becoming a self-reliant, poultry-raising expert begins here. This comprehensive guide is your key to unlocking a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle, right in the comfort of your home.

¡Este libro tiene todo lo que necesita para iniciar su propio viaje apícola! Las abejas son una parte muy importante de la naturaleza ya que ayudan a mantener vivo el equilibrio ecológico. Sin ellos, la polinización no sería posible y las flores y plantas no crecerían, ¡y sólo puedes imaginar cómo sería el mundo si eso alguna vez sucediera!

Survival instructor Creek Stewart details countless resources that can be gleaned in a survival scenario from 8 of of the world's most common survival trees. From food, water, shelter, fire, cordage, tools, containers and adhesives, it's incredible what trees provide. Trees are loaded with survival resources! Learn how to unlock nature's secret tool chest in this field guide today!

Ever gazed at the sky during a downpour and dreamed of turning those raindrops into a treasure trove, more than just soggy shoes? What if you could make rain your ally, helping you dodge hefty water bills while transforming your garden into the neighborhood's crown jewel? Prepare to become the Rain Whisperer with this revolutionary guide! Whether you're a seasoned green thumb or a newbie embarking on your sustainability quest, this audiobook is your ultimate companion.

Step into the world of backyard poultry with ease and confidence with "How to Raise Chickens: Your Complete Guide to Raising Backyard Chickens". This comprehensive and engaging guide is the perfect companion for anyone from the enthusiastic beginner to the seasoned chicken keeper. "How to Raise Chickens: Your Complete Guide to Raising Backyard Chickens" is not just a book; it’s an invitation to join a community of chicken enthusiasts.

Bloomsbury presents Chicken & Eggs by Mark Diacono, read by Gabrielle Glaister and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall. Chickens are a fantastic addition to a garden or outdoors space – you don't have to live in the back of beyond to have a few clucking around and giving you fresh eggs. They come in...

Do you think raising chickens is only for farmers with acres of land? In reality: You can enjoy fresh eggs and feathery companions right in your backyard, no matter the size!

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to Raising Meat Rabbits and Ducks and learn about homesteading and sustainable farm practices.