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The Serviceberry

Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World

by Robin Wall Kimmerer ...

An Instant New York Times BestsellerFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Braiding Sweetgrass, a bold and inspiring vision for how to orient our lives around gratitude, reciprocity, and community, based on the lessons of the natural world.As Indigenous scientist and author of Braiding Sweetgrass Robin Wall Kimmerer harvests serviceberries alongside the birds, she considers the ethic of ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

An Instant New York Times BestsellerFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Braiding Sweetgrass, a bold and inspiring vision for how to orient our lives around gratitude, reciprocity, and community, based on the lessons of the natural world.As Indigenous scientist and author of Braiding Sweetgrass Robin Wall Kimmerer harvests serviceberries alongside the birds, she considers the ethic of
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A Field Guide to the Wildlife of South Georgia

by Robert Burton, John Croxall ...

Series series WILDGuides
South Georgia is rich in wildlife and spectacular scenery, and it is a prime destination spot on most Antarctic tours. This beautifully illustrated field guide depicts the birds, mammals, insects, flowering plants, and other vegetation found in this unique part of the world. It features 368 full-color photographs of more than 180 species, including 65 species of birds, 20 species of sea mammals, ... Read more

$35.19 CAD

South Georgia is rich in wildlife and spectacular scenery, and it is a prime destination spot on most Antarctic tours. This beautifully illustrated field guide depicts the birds, mammals, insects, flowering plants, and other vegetation found in this unique part of the world. It features 368 full-color photographs of more than 180 species, including 65 species of birds, 20 species of sea mammals,
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Oaxaca Journal

by Oliver Sacks ...

"I have been an inveterate keeper of journals since I was 14 especially at times of adventure and crisis and travel. Here, for the first time, such a journal made its way to publication, not that much changed from the raw, handwritten journal that I kept during my fascinated 9 days in Oaxaca." Dr. Oliver SacksOliver Sacks is best known as an explorer of the human mind, a neurologist with a gift ... Read more

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"I have been an inveterate keeper of journals since I was 14 especially at times of adventure and crisis and travel. Here, for the first time, such a journal made its way to publication, not that much changed from the raw, handwritten journal that I kept during my fascinated 9 days in Oaxaca." Dr. Oliver SacksOliver Sacks is best known as an explorer of the human mind, a neurologist with a gift
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From Seed To Sprout; A holistic Approach To Sustainable Plant Ppropagation

by DAVE MAYA ...

Propagating уоur own plants іѕ fun, lеtѕ you grоw hаrd-tо-fіnd рlаnt material, and саn ѕаvе you mоnеу. Packed wіth practical, hаndѕ-оn іnfоrmаtіоn, An Intrоduсtіоn tо Plаnt Prораgаtіоn ѕhоwѕ уоu hоw tо ѕtаrt уоur оwn рlаntѕ from ѕееd, by dіvіѕіоn, cuttings, lауеrіng, and grаftіng. Nоt оnlу excellent for students аnd employees, thіѕ bооk іѕ аlѕо іdеаl fоr gаrdеnіng еnthuѕіаѕtѕ whо want tо learn ... Read more

$4.11 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Propagating уоur own plants іѕ fun, lеtѕ you grоw hаrd-tо-fіnd рlаnt material, and саn ѕаvе you mоnеу. Packed wіth practical, hаndѕ-оn іnfоrmаtіоn, An Intrоduсtіоn tо Plаnt Prораgаtіоn ѕhоwѕ уоu hоw tо ѕtаrt уоur оwn рlаntѕ from ѕееd, by dіvіѕіоn, cuttings, lауеrіng, and grаftіng. Nоt оnlу excellent for students аnd employees, thіѕ bооk іѕ аlѕо іdеаl fоr gаrdеnіng еnthuѕіаѕtѕ whо want tо learn
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Je me soigne avec les plantes sauvages

Les reconnaître, les cueillir et les utiliser

by Anny Schneider ...

Series series NON CLASSE
De tout temps et en tout lieu, les plantes sauvages ont été utilisées pour traiter les blessures et les infections, calmer les douleurs, renforcer le système immunitaire.Cette médecine populaire, accessible et bienfaisante connaît un renouveau spectaculaire. Dans ce livre abondamment illustré, l'autrice nous invite à découvrir les vertus médicinales insoupçonnées des nombreuses plantes qui ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

De tout temps et en tout lieu, les plantes sauvages ont été utilisées pour traiter les blessures et les infections, calmer les douleurs, renforcer le système immunitaire.Cette médecine populaire, accessible et bienfaisante connaît un renouveau spectaculaire. Dans ce livre abondamment illustré, l'autrice nous invite à découvrir les vertus médicinales insoupçonnées des nombreuses plantes qui
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A Field Guide to Plants of Costa Rica

by Margaret Gargiullo ...

At the biological crossroads of the Americas, Costa Rica hosts one of the widest varieties of plants in the wold, with habitats ranging from tidal mangrove swamps, and lowland rainforests, to dry tropical evergreen and deciduous forests. Field Guide to Plants of Costa Rica is a must-have reference guide for beginner and expert naturalists alike. It provides a thorough survey of more than 850 plant ... Read more

$39.19 CAD

At the biological crossroads of the Americas, Costa Rica hosts one of the widest varieties of plants in the wold, with habitats ranging from tidal mangrove swamps, and lowland rainforests, to dry tropical evergreen and deciduous forests. Field Guide to Plants of Costa Rica is a must-have reference guide for beginner and expert naturalists alike. It provides a thorough survey of more than 850 plant
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Firescaping

Protecting Your Home with a Fire-Resistant Landscape

by Douglas Kent ...

Your guide to beautiful, fire-resistant landscaping techniquesTens of thousands of wildfires burn across the country every year, destroying millions of acres of land. If you live in fire country, take action. Use firescaping to defend your home against wildfires—while maintaining the beauty of your garden. This unique form of landscaping design keeps your property healthy, clean, and clear. ... Read more

$23.99 CAD

Your guide to beautiful, fire-resistant landscaping techniquesTens of thousands of wildfires burn across the country every year, destroying millions of acres of land. If you live in fire country, take action. Use firescaping to defend your home against wildfires—while maintaining the beauty of your garden. This unique form of landscaping design keeps your property healthy, clean, and clear.
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Lab Girl

by Hope Jahren ...

An illuminating debut memoir of a woman in science; a moving portrait of a long-time collaboration, in work and in life; and a stunningly fresh look at plants that will forever change how you see and think about the natural world.Acclaimed scientist Hope Jahren has built three laboratories in which she's studied trees, flowers, seeds, and soil. Her first book might have been a revelatory treatise ... Read more

Was $15.99 CAD Now $11.99 CAD

An illuminating debut memoir of a woman in science; a moving portrait of a long-time collaboration, in work and in life; and a stunningly fresh look at plants that will forever change how you see and think about the natural world.Acclaimed scientist Hope Jahren has built three laboratories in which she's studied trees, flowers, seeds, and soil. Her first book might have been a revelatory treatise
... Read more
The Light Eaters

How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth

by Zoë Schlanger ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe New Yorker’s Best Books of 2024 • TIME’s 10 Best Nonfiction Books of 2024 • New York Magazine’s 10 Best Books of the Year • Washington Post’s 50 Notable Works of Nonfiction of 2024 • Smithsonian’s 10 Best Science Books of the Year • A Best Book of the Year: Boston Globe, Scientific American,New York Public Library, Chri... ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe New Yorker’s Best Books of 2024 • TIME’s 10 Best Nonfiction Books of 2024 • New York Magazine’s 10 Best Books of the Year • Washington Post’s 50 Notable Works of Nonfiction of 2024 • Smithsonian’s 10 Best Science Books of the Year • A Best Book of the Year: Boston Globe, Scientific American,New York Public Library, Chri...
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The Botany of Desire

A Plant's-Eye View of the World

by Michael Pollan ...

The book that helped make Michael Pollan, the New York Times bestselling author of Cooked and The Omnivore’s Dilemma, one of the most trusted food experts in AmericaIn 1637, one Dutchman paid as much for a single tulip bulb as the going price of a town house in Amsterdam. Three and a half centuries later, Amsterdam is once again the mecca for people who care passionately about one particular plant ... Read more

Was $16.99 CAD Now $13.99 CAD

The book that helped make Michael Pollan, the New York Times bestselling author of Cooked and The Omnivore’s Dilemma, one of the most trusted food experts in AmericaIn 1637, one Dutchman paid as much for a single tulip bulb as the going price of a town house in Amsterdam. Three and a half centuries later, Amsterdam is once again the mecca for people who care passionately about one particular plant
... Read more
The Secret Life of Plants

A Fascinating Account of the Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Relations Between Plants and Man

by Peter Tompkins, Christopher Bird ...

"Once in a while you find a book that stuns you. Its scope leaves you breathless. This is such a book." — John White, San Francisco ChronicleExplore the inner world of plants and its fascinating relation to mankind, as uncovered by the latest discoveries of science. In this truly revolutionary and beloved work, drawn from remarkable research, Peter Tompkins and Christopher Bird cast light on the ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

"Once in a while you find a book that stuns you. Its scope leaves you breathless. This is such a book." — John White, San Francisco ChronicleExplore the inner world of plants and its fascinating relation to mankind, as uncovered by the latest discoveries of science. In this truly revolutionary and beloved work, drawn from remarkable research, Peter Tompkins and Christopher Bird cast light on the
... Read more
Plants That Can Kill

101 Toxic Species to Make You Think Twice

by Stacy Tornio ...

Following the success of Plants You Can’t Kill, Tornio now takes a look at those plants that can actually kill you if you’re not careful. This book will offer up information to gardening enthusiasts of all levels about common plants that are toxic, poisonous, and even deadly. While the level of toxicity varies from each plant, all are considered deadly in one way or another to wild animals, family ... Read more

$18.99 CAD

Following the success of Plants You Can’t Kill, Tornio now takes a look at those plants that can actually kill you if you’re not careful. This book will offer up information to gardening enthusiasts of all levels about common plants that are toxic, poisonous, and even deadly. While the level of toxicity varies from each plant, all are considered deadly in one way or another to wild animals, family
... Read more
The Complete Guide to Edible Wild Plants

by U.S. Department of the Army ...

Anyone who has spent serious time outdoors knows that in survival situations, wild plants are often the only sustenance available. The proper identification of these plants can mean the difference between survival and death. This book describes habitat and distribution, physical characteristics, and edible parts of wild plants—the key elements of identification. Hugely important to the book are ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

Anyone who has spent serious time outdoors knows that in survival situations, wild plants are often the only sustenance available. The proper identification of these plants can mean the difference between survival and death. This book describes habitat and distribution, physical characteristics, and edible parts of wild plants—the key elements of identification. Hugely important to the book are
... Read more
Foraging for Survival

Edible Wild Plants of North America

by Douglas Boudreau, Mykel Hawke ...

Whether you’re a hiker taking a walk through your local wilderness, or a chef looking for new ingredients to incorporate in your dishes, Foraging for Survival is the book for you.As consumerism and a meat-heavy, processed diet become the norm and the world’s population continues to grow at an exponential rate, more and more people are looking toward a more sustainable path for food. Authors ... Read more

$18.71 CAD

Whether you’re a hiker taking a walk through your local wilderness, or a chef looking for new ingredients to incorporate in your dishes, Foraging for Survival is the book for you.As consumerism and a meat-heavy, processed diet become the norm and the world’s population continues to grow at an exponential rate, more and more people are looking toward a more sustainable path for food. Authors
... Read more
21 Native Wild Edible Plants

by Mors Kochanski ...

21 Native Wild Edible PlantsThe few wild plants listed here are likely the only ones that are about as close as domestic plants can be in digestability. Of the 1800 flowering plants in Alberta, about 800 are mentioned as being used as food. I suspect some wild edible plants may require weeks to really acclimatize to them.Written by Mors Kochanski ... Read more

$3.00 CAD

21 Native Wild Edible PlantsThe few wild plants listed here are likely the only ones that are about as close as domestic plants can be in digestability. Of the 1800 flowering plants in Alberta, about 800 are mentioned as being used as food. I suspect some wild edible plants may require weeks to really acclimatize to them.Written by Mors Kochanski
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Thus Spoke the Plant

A Remarkable Journey of Groundbreaking Scientific Discoveries and Personal Encounters with Plants

by Monica Gagliano ...

Studying plant intelligence reveals “humans may have been misunderstanding plants, and ourselves, for all of history”—for fans of The Hidden Life of Trees (Paris Review).“A compelling story of discovery . . . It will change the way you see the world.” —Robin Wall Kimmerer, author of Braiding SweetgrassIn this “phytobiography”—a collection of stories written in partnership with a plant—research ... Read more

$22.39 CAD

Studying plant intelligence reveals “humans may have been misunderstanding plants, and ourselves, for all of history”—for fans of The Hidden Life of Trees (Paris Review).“A compelling story of discovery . . . It will change the way you see the world.” —Robin Wall Kimmerer, author of Braiding SweetgrassIn this “phytobiography”—a collection of stories written in partnership with a plant—research
... Read more
Mostly Plants

101 Delicious Flexitarian Recipes from the Pollan Family

by Tracy Pollan, Dana Pollan, Lori Pollan, Corky Pollan ...

New York Times and USA Today Bestseller"Eat food, not too much, mostly plants." With these seven words, Michael Pollan—brother of Lori, Dana, and Tracy Pollan, and son of Corky—started a national conversation about how to eat for optimal health. Over a decade later, the idea of eating mostly plants has become ubiquitous.But what does choosing "mostly plants" look like in real life? For the Pollans ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

New York Times and USA Today Bestseller"Eat food, not too much, mostly plants." With these seven words, Michael Pollan—brother of Lori, Dana, and Tracy Pollan, and son of Corky—started a national conversation about how to eat for optimal health. Over a decade later, the idea of eating mostly plants has become ubiquitous.But what does choosing "mostly plants" look like in real life? For the Pollans
... Read more
Forks Over Knives: Flavor!

Delicious, Whole-Food, Plant-Based Recipes to Cook Every Day

by Darshana Thacker ...

USA Today BestsellerThe first four-color Forks Over Knives cookbook: head chef Darshana Thacker offers 150 delicious, all-new, easy-to-prepare whole-food, plant-based recipes for internationally inspired meals.The 2011 documentary Forks Over Knives ignited a revolution, empowering people to live healthier and happier lives. The film revealed the indisputable link between the average American diet ... Read more

$21.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

USA Today BestsellerThe first four-color Forks Over Knives cookbook: head chef Darshana Thacker offers 150 delicious, all-new, easy-to-prepare whole-food, plant-based recipes for internationally inspired meals.The 2011 documentary Forks Over Knives ignited a revolution, empowering people to live healthier and happier lives. The film revealed the indisputable link between the average American diet
... Read more
What a Plant Knows

A Field Guide to the Senses

by Daniel Chamovitz ...

Thoroughly updated from root to leaf, this revised edition of the groundbreaking What a Plant Knows includes new revelations for lovers of all that is vegetal and verdant.Plants can hear—and taste things, too!The renowned biologist Daniel Chamovitz builds on the original edition to present an intriguing look at how plants themselves experience the world—from the colors they see to the schedules ... Read more

$19.19 CAD

Thoroughly updated from root to leaf, this revised edition of the groundbreaking What a Plant Knows includes new revelations for lovers of all that is vegetal and verdant.Plants can hear—and taste things, too!The renowned biologist Daniel Chamovitz builds on the original edition to present an intriguing look at how plants themselves experience the world—from the colors they see to the schedules
... Read more
When the Earth Was Green

Plants, Animals, and Evolution's Greatest Romance

by Riley Black ...

NOW A USA TODAY BESTSELLER!Winner, A Friend of Darwin Award, 2024A gorgeously composed look at the longstanding relationship between prehistoric plants and life on EarthFossils plants allow us to touch the lost worlds from billions of years of evolutionary backstory. Each petrified leaf and root show us that dinosaurs, saber-toothed cats, and even humans would not exist without the evolutionary ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

NOW A USA TODAY BESTSELLER!Winner, A Friend of Darwin Award, 2024A gorgeously composed look at the longstanding relationship between prehistoric plants and life on EarthFossils plants allow us to touch the lost worlds from billions of years of evolutionary backstory. Each petrified leaf and root show us that dinosaurs, saber-toothed cats, and even humans would not exist without the evolutionary
... Read more
The Inspired Houseplant

Transform Your Home with Indoor Plants from Kokedama to Terrariums and Water Gardens to Edibles

by Jen Stearns ...

The ultimate indoor gardening book, this guide offers inspiration and instruction for creating vibrant in-home gardens and caring for your houseplantsWith plentiful images and a distinctly modern and sophisticated feel, this book imparts both easy-to-follow advice and creative garden-design inspiration. Whether you are looking to pick a statement plant for your living room, create a terrarium ... Read more

$27.19 CAD

The ultimate indoor gardening book, this guide offers inspiration and instruction for creating vibrant in-home gardens and caring for your houseplantsWith plentiful images and a distinctly modern and sophisticated feel, this book imparts both easy-to-follow advice and creative garden-design inspiration. Whether you are looking to pick a statement plant for your living room, create a terrarium
... Read more
The Wildlife Gardener

by Kate Bradbury, Julie Watson ...

Create wildlife habitats and attract birds, bees, and other creatures to your very own garden: "A must-have for any gardening library." — Gardeners WorldFilled with beautiful photos, this book is a practical guide for anyone who wants to make a home for wildlife in their garden—even if they don't have a lot of space. Divided into sections on shelter, food, and water, it includes:*advice on the ... Read more

$17.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Create wildlife habitats and attract birds, bees, and other creatures to your very own garden: "A must-have for any gardening library." — Gardeners WorldFilled with beautiful photos, this book is a practical guide for anyone who wants to make a home for wildlife in their garden—even if they don't have a lot of space. Divided into sections on shelter, food, and water, it includes:*advice on the
... Read more
This Life Is in Your Hands

One Dream, Sixty Acres, and a Family Undone

by Melissa Coleman ...

“Lyrical and down-to-earth, wry and heartbreaking, This Life Is in Your Hands is a fascinating and powerful memoir. Melissa Coleman doesn’t just tell the story of her family’s brave experiment and private tragedy; she brings to life an important and underappreciated chapter of our recent history.” —Tom PerrottaIn a work of power and beauty reminiscent of Tobias Wolff, Jeannette Walls, and Dave ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

“Lyrical and down-to-earth, wry and heartbreaking, This Life Is in Your Hands is a fascinating and powerful memoir. Melissa Coleman doesn’t just tell the story of her family’s brave experiment and private tragedy; she brings to life an important and underappreciated chapter of our recent history.” —Tom PerrottaIn a work of power and beauty reminiscent of Tobias Wolff, Jeannette Walls, and Dave
... Read more
Adventures in Edible Plant Foraging

Finding, Identifying, Harvesting, and Preparing Native and Invasive Wild Plants

by Karen Monger ...

Purchasing vegetables and leafy greens can become rather pricy. Moreover store-bought greens often contain unhealthy pesticides and chemicals that can be harmful to your health. Foraging for wild plants is a cost effective and healthy alternative. Harvested wild plants are cheaper, and much healthier with a significantly higher nutritional value than what you typically purchase in grocery stores ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

Purchasing vegetables and leafy greens can become rather pricy. Moreover store-bought greens often contain unhealthy pesticides and chemicals that can be harmful to your health. Foraging for wild plants is a cost effective and healthy alternative. Harvested wild plants are cheaper, and much healthier with a significantly higher nutritional value than what you typically purchase in grocery stores
... Read more

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