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Deep listening to nature / Andrew Skeoch.

Deep Listening to Nature is an invitation to open our ears to the natural world. Beginning by tuning in to the sounds of creatures around us, Andrew discusses how to identify species by call, interpret their communications and find empathy for their sentence. Part reflection, part nature and travel diary, Andrew asks the question: What does listening reveal about how the living systems of nature function, and why do birds in particular negotiate their interactions in such lyrical and extraordinary ways? He concludes by suggesting we not only listen to learn about nature, but learn from nature. He asks how, in our current environmental crisis, we may mimic what the biosphere has achieved in sustaining life as we move toward an ecological future and in doing so, form a deeper and more personal connection to Country. Andrew encourages us to be still and listen. Extend our senses. Let nature get to know us, and in its own way, to welcome us. The book is accompanied by an online soundtrack with 300 audio recordings, which bring the text to life.
Author: Skeoch, Andrew
Published: Newstead, Victoria : Listening Earth, 2023.
Published: ©2023
xiii, 279 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Animals - 591.594 SKE - Available - 010932437

Mother the mountain : the art of living with nature / Anastasia & Julia Vanderbyl.

"An inspiring and transformative book of hope that reveals how to heal the earth and ourselves in the process. As young women, sisters Anastasia and Julia Vanderbyl began a compelling journey of restoration deep in the Australian rainforest. A beautifully crafted narrative woven with personal stories, Mother the Mountain is both a memoir of their experiences and a meditation on the extraordinary resilience of nature. In this rich collection of reflections, art, photography, and poetry, you will find yourself enchanted with the wonders of the natural world. Drawing on their life as regenerative farmers, artists, gardeners, and caretakers of both animals and the land, the sisters share secrets of how to deepen your connection with the earth, celebrate creativity, and return to a mindful way of life. A powerful tribute to hope and healing, this book invites you to discover the art of living with nature."--Back cover.
Author: Vanderbyl, Anastasia
First American edition.
Published: New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2023.
Published: ©2023
254 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 25 cm

Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Science and Technology - 508.019 VAN - Available - 010926771

Rewild your mind : use nature as your guide to a happier, healthier life / Nick Goldsmith ; foreword by Jason Fox ; illustrations by Eliana Holder and Shutterstock.

ReWild Your Mind shows you how to connect with nature to be happier, healthier and more at peace with the world around you. Packed with wilderness skills and traditional crafts - from fixing a hammock in the woods and foraging for hedgerow medicine to finding moments of 'wild' in the everyday - this unique book enables readers to boost their wellbeing through getting outside. It is an invitation to reset, recharge and 'rewild' yourself. Weaved through the book is Nick Goldsmith's personal story of using nature to aid his recovery from PTSD. After several tours serving as a Royal Marine Commando in Afghanistan, Nick was left in a dark and desperate place. He tried conventional therapies but found true solace amongst nature, and now enables others to do the same.
Author: Goldsmith, Nick
Published: London : Welbeck, 2023.
Published: ©2023
x, 214 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Leisure - 796.5 GOL - Onloan - Due: 17 May 2024 - 010932161

Living upriver : artful homes, idyllc lives / text and photography by Barbara de Vries ; foreword by Emma Austen Tuccillo.

Living Upriver showcases the artisanal country way of life inspiring readers to bring nature home, be true to oneself, and foster a warm, welcoming community. The book documents twelve homes belonging to the new pioneers: creative individuals who embrace a slower lifestyle combining nostalgic remote living with modern connectivity. The homes of these designers, artisans, and entrepreneurs are restored farms, barns, cabins, and churches featuring rustic textiles and handcrafted living spaces. These comfortable, characterful rooms welcome their communities by hosting picturesque events in the summer, and cozy dinners in the winter. Including thoughtful tips and ideas-on reclaiming old spaces, upcycling used furniture, foraging and gardening sustainably, tabletop arranging, and more-from the homeowners, who brought their new spaces to life, this book shows how we can put more of ourselves into our environment and feel more at home in doing so.
Author: de Vries, Barbara (Designer)
Published: New York : Rizzoli, 2023.
253 pages : colour illustrations ; 27 cm
1 reserve

Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - House and Garden - 728.6 DEV - Onloan - Due: 04 May 2024 - 010984450

Nature, our medicine : how the natural world sustains us / Dr Dimity Williams.

"Join mother, nature lover and family physician, Dr Dimity Williams as she explores the most important relationship we have - our connection with nature. The natural world provides our life support system- giving us clean air and water, a stable climate and healthy soils to grow our food. Earth's biological richness, or biodiversity, offers us precious medicines and beautiful places for psychological and spiritual rejuvenation. Yet modern life has seen screen spaces replace green places as we have moved inside and into virtual worlds. This change has not been good for us, or our planet. Lifestyle-related diseases and mental health problems are overwhelming health systems everywhere. Meanwhile, outside, the natural world is falling apart with climate change and mass extinctions of plants and animals. The solution is simple: we need to reconnect to nature. Incorporating science, history, stories, and alternative cultural knowledge, Dimity makes the case that caring for nature is essential for our wellbeing. And, for all life on Earth."-- Amazon.com.
Author: Williams, Dimity, Dr, 1967-
Published: Malvern, Victoria : Currawong Books, 2023.
Published: ©2023
355 pages ; 23 cm

Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Health and Wellbeing - 155.91 WIL - Available - 010981268

The space between the stars : on love, loss and the magical power of nature to heal / Indira Naidoo.

A deeply moving and uplifting exploration of the power of nature, even urban nature, to heal the deepest hurts. 'For as long as I can remember, there has always been just the three of us. Three sisters. Only a year between each. Inseparable. It's been like that for almost 50 years. Until my youngest sister walked out into her suburban backyard and took her life. Is it possible to ever heal a tear in your universe?' After her younger sister died suddenly, broadcaster Indira Naidoo's world was shattered. Turning to her urban landscape for solace, Indira found herself drawn to a fig tree overlooking Sydney harbour. A connection began to build between the two, one with a fractured heart, the other a centurion offering quiet companionship while asking nothing in return. As Indira grappled with her heartbreak, an unnoticed universe of infinite beauty revealed itself: pale vanilla clouds pirouetting across the sky, resilient weeds pushing through cracks in the footpath, the magical biodiversity of tiny puddles. With the help of a posse of urban guides, she began to explore how nature, whatever bits of nature are within reach can heal us during life's darker chapters, whether nursing a broken heart or an anxious mind. The Space Between the Stars is a heart-rending, at times funny, and uplifting tribute to love and our innate need to connect to the natural world, a celebration of the reassuring cycle of renewal that sustains and nourishes us all. 'As long as you can see the stars, you can never truly be lost.'.
Author: Naidoo, Indira
Published: Crows Nest, NSW : Murdoch Books, 2022.
Published: ©2022
196 pages ; 22 cm.

Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Health and Wellbeing - 155.9 NAI - Onloan - Due: 03 Jun 2024 - 010512554
Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Health and Wellbeing - 155.9 NAI - Available - 010620648
Hampton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Health and Wellbeing - 155.9 NAI - Available - 010597018
Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Health and Wellbeing - 155.9 NAI - Available - 010620631

Natural care : taking care of yourself the natural way / Wendyl Nissen ; photography by Jane Ussher.

Care, kindness, generosity of spirit. In Natural Care Wendyl Nissen writes about how to care for others, the land, the water, animals and yourself in ways that are good for our communities and our planet. In this time of great uncertainty, Wendyl focuses on turning to your garden, animals, books, loved ones, and, importantly, looking after yourself physically, mentally and emotionally so that you have the means to give to others. Beautifully illustrated with stunning photographs from prize-winning photographer Jane Ussher, this book includes many tips and ideas as well as great recipes to try.
Author: Nissen, Wendyl
Published: Auckland, New Zealand : Allen & Unwin, 2022.
Published: ©2022
319 pages : colour illustrations ; 23 cm.

Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Health and Wellbeing - 613 NIS - Available - 010511472

Fledgling / Hannah Bourne-Taylor.

Read the powerful account of one woman's struggle to reshape her identity when all normality has fallen away. When lifelong bird-lover Hannah Bourne-Taylor moved with her husband to Ghana seven years ago she couldn't have anticipated how her life would be forever changed by her unexpected encounters with nature and the subsequent bonds she formed. Plucked from the comfort and predictability of her life before, Hannah struggled to establish herself in her new environment, striving to belong in the rural grasslands far away from home. In this challenging situation, she was forced to turn inwards and interrogate her own sense of identity, however in the animal life around her, and in two wild birds in particular, Hannah found a source of solace and a way to reconnect with the world in which she was living. Fledgling is a portrayal of adaptability, resilience and self-discovery in the face of isolation and change, fuelled by the quiet power of nature and the unexpected bonds with animals she encounters. Hannah encourages us to reconsider the conventional boundaries of the relationships people have with animals through her inspiring and very beautiful glimpse of what is possible when we allow ourselves to connect to the natural world. Full of determination and compassion, Fledgling is a powerful meditation on our instinctive connection to nature. It shows that even the tiniest of birds can teach us what is important in life and how to embrace every day.
Author: Bourne-Taylor, Hannah
Published: London : Aurum, 2022.
Published: ©2022
291 pages ; 23 cm.

Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Animals - 598 BOU - Available - 010621676

Wild places / Sarah Baxter ; illustrations by Amy Grimes.

Get back to nature and explore sites unspoilt by humankind with the latest addition to the Inspired Traveller's Guide series. We humans don't just love wild places. We need them; we need their scale, their breath, their drama and enigma. Wild places can be a balm and a solace; an escape or a returning; a best friend; an inner cleanse. And they can remind us of our unimportance in the world. Travel writer Sarah Baxter presents 25 untameable natural wonders that reveal the curious story of our wild planet and why we need to protect it. Despite all the advances of human civilisation, we've yet to come up with anything to rival the majesty of Lapland's snow-capped mountain summits, the haunting song of humpback whales in a Namibian paradise or the epic sculptural forms of Utah's vast Canyonlands. Escape to each of these unforgettable sites and more with Wild Places, an insightful and stunningly illustrated guide to all Mother Nature has to offer. Discover spectacular and little-known gems with visits to... - Great Dismal Swamp, USA - Canyonlands, USA - Great Bear Rainforest, Canada - Cenotes, Mexico - Galapagos Islands, Ecuador - Kaieteur Falls, Guyana - South Georgia, Atlantic Ocean - Ennerdale, England - Strumble Head, Wales - St Kilda, Scotland - Camargue, France - Sapmi, Lapland, Sweden - Green Belt, Germany - Wadden Sea, Netherlands - Stromboli, Italy - Las Medulas, Spain - Coa Valley, Portugal - Skeleton Coast, Namibia - Erg Chigaga, Morocco - Kinabatangan, Malaysia - Mount Siguniang, China - Raja Ampat, Indonesia - Gangkar Puensum, Bhutan - Wilpena Pound, Australia - Wahipounamu, New Zealand This is the perfect title for anyone who is fascinated by the marvels of the natural world.
Author: Baxter, Sarah
Published: London : White Lion Publishing, 2022.
Published: ©2022
143 pages : colour illustrations ; 22 cm.
Inspired traveller's guide

Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Countries - 910.202 BAX - Onloan - Due: 04 Jun 2024 - 010608516

This book is a plant : how to grow, learn and radically engage with the natural world

We've become used to thinking of plants as things for us to use: as food, tools, resources, or just as an attractive background to our own lives. But its time to change our minds. New research shows that plants can think, plan and may even have memories. We share our planet with beings whose potential we have only glimpsed. Featuring the writing of Robin Wall Kimmerer, Susie Orbach and Merlin Sheldrake, This Book is a Plant will be your handbook to the new reality: showing you a pathway to completely reimagine your relationship with a different kind of natural world. Delve into a world of moss and fungi: Sheila Watt-Cloutier transports us to the Arctic Spring, Rowan Hisayo Buchanan discovers the pleasures of painting trees, and Rebecca Tamás puts roots down through earth and soil. This Book is a Plant is made from paper: it was once part of a tree.
Published: London : Profile Books, 2022.
189 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.

Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Environment - 581 THI - Available - 010602415

The new naturalists : inside the homes of creative collectors : with over 300 illustrations / Claire Bingham.

Twenty collectors open their homes to reveal the weird and wonderful world of natural objects. This new generation of naturalists are using their collections to craft creative careers and decorate their homes with their finds and this book provides a wealth of inspiration for celebrating the beauty of the world around us more sustainably.
Author: Bingham, Claire
Published: London : Thames and Hudson, 2022.
Published: ©2022
223 pages : colour illustrations ; 26 cm.

Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - House and Garden - 747.9 BIN - Onloan - Due: 26 May 2024 - 010615729

Where my feet fall : going for a walk in twenty stories / edited by Duncan Minshull.

Where can a walk take you? It goes without saying, walking can connect us to our surroundings and free us from our worries. It can raise our heart rate and relax our minds. It can lead us across historic ground and inspire new thinking. In this beautiful collection, twenty outstanding writers set out with old memories and new adventures. 'I've always hated walking,' Harland Miller offers as his precis, while Ingrid Persaud and Agnes Poirier consider the rituals of pilgrimage and protest march. 'It isn't a walking city,' Kamila Shamsie writes of Karachi, though she strides across it regardless. On the shores of Foulness Island, Will Self hopes to avoid landmines. In a forest north of Berlin, Jessica J. Lee gets soaked, then lost. And pacing around Delhi, Keshava Guha is interrupted by a husky. 'During the pandemic of 2020,' he writes, looking back. 'He was the only thing I hugged.' These are stories to dip into, from all walks of life. Together they capture the magic and opportunity that can arrive when you put one foot in front of the other.
Published: London : William Collins, 2022.
Published: ©2022
230 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Leisure - 796.51 WHE - Onloan - Due: 21 May 2024 - 010496700

Nature is a human right : why we're fighting for green in a grey world / edited by Ellen Miles ; illustrations by Nick Hayes.

An inspiring collection of original writing from world-leading 'green' voices on why contact with nature is vital for our mental, physical and social wellbeing Having access to natural, green spaces is vital to our physical and mental wellbeing. But, as urban development spreads, grey has become the new green. Already, concrete outweighs every tree, bush and shrub on Earth. Nature deprivation is a fast-growing epidemic, harming the health and happiness of hundreds of millions of people worldwide - especially vulnerable and marginalized groups. To combat this, Nature is a Human Right, founded by Ellen Miles in 2020, is working to make access to green space a recognized right for all, not a privilege. This book has taken root from the mission and vision of the campaign, bringing together a collection of engaging essays, interviews and exercises, curated by Ellen, from a selection of its expert ambassadors and supporters (including authors, artists, scientists, human rights experts, television presenters, TED speakers, and climate activists). Through each contributor, we discover a new perspective on why contact with nature should be a protected human right, journeying through personal narratives on mental health, disability, racism, environmental inequality, creativity, innovation and activism. This is a captivating and enlightening collection of original writing and ideas that highlights the importance of nature, the threats of nature deprivation, and the work that needs to be done to make our global future happier, healthier and more equal.
Published: London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2022.
Published: ©2022
319 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Environment - 363.7 NAT - Available - 010599081

Outside : recipes for a wilder way of eating / Gill Meller ; photography by Andrew Montgomery.

Gill Meller's new book Outside is a thoughtful celebration of the joys of cooking and eating outdoors. We shouldn't be shutting doors any more - we should be opening them... From his rural home overlooking the sea, Gill is perfectly placed to write about open-air cooking, whether it's a simple campfire on the beach or a barbecue in the garden, evoking pictures of summery platters on laden tables, and slow, gentle picnics in fields. With more people than ever staying at home for their holidays, taking the family camping or walking, as well as meeting friends for picnics and barbecues, it feels like people have rediscovered their love of the outdoors. Gill's cooking is, as always, inspired by the changing seasons and encourages us to reconnect with nature and the world around us through the food we eat. So whether you want a bowl of something hearty and warming on a wintry walk, or crave something bright, fresh and zesty to enjoy by the coast in the sunshine, there are recipes to delight everyone, wherever they are.
Author: Meller, Gill
Published: London : Quadrille Publishing, 2022.
Published: ©2022
320 pages : colour illustrations ; 28 cm.

Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - House and Garden - 641.578 MEL - Available - 010573586

The wild craft : mindful, nature-inspired projects for you and your home / Catarina Seixas ; photography, Ana Zilhão.

The Wild Craft delights in nature's abundance and shows you how to create 28 inspirational, comforting and joyful items for yourself, your home and garden. Journey through the season chapters and learn how to create the myriad projects in each subsection: kitchen, making and gardening. You could rustle up a delicious winter greens quiche, or decorate cookies with edible flowers in the cookery section. Or perhaps you want to mend some beloved knitwear or scent your wardrobe with lavender wands? In the garden you could encourage greater biodiversity with a mini pond or a bird feeder. Every chapter begins by identifying key plants to keep an eye out for when foraging, allowing you to make the most of what crafting opportunities nature has to offer that season. With her mindful and sustainable approach, Catarina share the benefits of reconnecting with, and supporting, the natural world through creativity, and shows you the joy of bringing the spirit of nature into your own home.
Author: Seixas, Catarina
Published: London : Hardie Grant Books, 2022.
Published: ©2021
143 pages : colour illustrations ; 26 cm.

Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Art and Craft - 745.5 SEI - Available - 010604099

Tree glee : how & why trees make us feel better / Cheryl Rickman.

Trees provide us with the necessities of life - they clean the air we breathe, fill us with awe as we walk through forests and provide timber for the houses we live in, yet there are deeper reasons for our arboreal admiration that go beyond utility and beauty. Tree Glee looks at the psychology behind our fascination with trees, examining exactly how they comfort, restore and revitalise us and what we can learn from the wisdom of woodlands to improve our own wellbeing. It explores the importance of trees in our leafy suburbs and urban landscapes, sharing magical stories of remarkable ancient trees across the globe and inviting readers to reflect on their own personal 'treestory'. This is an ode and love letter to trees, a practical wellbeing guide, a nature-connection manual and a call to action.
Author: Rickman, Cheryl D.
Published: London : Welbeck Publishing Group, 2022.
Published: ©2022
192 pages : colour illustrations ; 24 cm

Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Health and Wellbeing - 158 RIC - Available - 010633280

Garden for the senses : how your garden can soothe your mind and awaken your soul / Kendra Wilson.

Step outdoors and let your space nourish all of your senses and settle a busy mind. Discover how to garden to enliven all five senses - touch, sight, hearing, smell, and taste - to build a connection with the world around you and bring joy and wonder into the everyday. Find out how simply being outside can help to ground and calm you, and learn what plants to grow to nourish both your mental and physical wellbeing. Ideas on planting and maintaining your garden, which you can put into practice quickly and easily, show how you can improve the sensory enjoyment of your outside space - no matter where you live and no matter what size your plot. Whether you want to fill a space with an uplifting fragrance, create a calming colour scheme, grow richly aromatic herbs, or select trees and shrubs for their soothing sounds, you can turn your plot into a sensory delight as a way to connect to the natural world around you.
Author: Wilson, Kendra
Published: London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2022.
Published: ©2022
174 pages : colour illustrations ; 20 cm.

Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - House and Garden - 635 WIL - Available - 010603269
Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - House and Garden - 635 WIL - Onloan - Due: 29 May 2024 - 010483076

The tree book

Trees have been a part of human history from the very beginning. Used for shelter, tools, fuel, and food, they also help supply the atmosphere with oxygen and form astonishingly diverse ecosystems, as well as some of the world's most beautiful landscapes. Now the intricate world of leafy woodlands and abundant rainforests is revealed in this extensive visual guide to trees, exploring their key scientific traits and their ecological importance, as well as their enduring significance in human history and culture. From ancient oaks and great redwoods to lush banyans and imposing kapoks, The Tree Book reveals the anatomy, behaviours, and beauty of these incredible plants and habitats in detail. Combining natural history and a scientific overview with a wider look at the history, uses, symbolism, and mythology of trees, this book is a new kind of guide to these fascinating organisms.
Published: London : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2022.
Published: ©2022
320 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 29 cm.

Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Environment - 582.16 TRE - Available - 010510789

Nature cure / Richard Mabey.

To celebrate Richard Mabey's 80th birthday, a reissue of the seminal Nature Cure, originally published in 2005 to great acclaim. At the height of his career, having recently published Flora Britannica, the author and naturalist fell in to a deep and all consuming depression. Unable to rise from his bed, his face turned to the wall, Richard Mabey found that the touchstones of his life - his love for nature and the land - could no longer offer him solace. But over time, with help from friends and a move to East Anglia, he slowly recovered, finding a new partner, and a new relationship with landscape. Nature Cure, full of nuance and energy, was a pioneering book in the genre that has since become known as New Nature Writing, and received many plaudits on publication. For this new hardback edition Richard has written a new foreword and Little Toller has commissioned a new jacket by the celebrated artist Michael Kirkman.
Author: Mabey, Richard, 1941-
Published: Dorset : Little Toller Books, 2021.
Published: ©2005
229 pages ; 23 cm.

Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Health and Wellbeing - 362.196 MAB - Available - 010482871

Creativity through nature : foraged, recycled and natural mixed-media art / Ann Blockley.

"From allotment inspiration to nature prints, from harnessing patchwork concepts to recycling pieces of art, to the alchemy of found materials, this is a journey to find new creativity through our connection with the natural world".
Author: Blockley, Ann
Published: London : Batsford, 2021.
Published: ©2021
144 pages : colour illustrations ; 29 cm.

Hampton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Art and Craft - 700.19 BLO - Onloan - Due: 14 May 2024 - 010491217

Tapestries of life : uncovering the lifesaving secrets of the natural world / Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson ; translation by Lucy Moffatt.

Trees clean air and water; hoverflies and bees pollinate our crops; the kingfisher inspired the construction of high-speed trains. In Tapestries of Life, bestselling author Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson explains how closely we are all connected with the natural world, highlighting our indelible link with nature's finely knit system and our everyday lives. In the heart of natural world is a life-support system like no other, a collective term that describes all the goods and services we receive food, fresh water, medicine, pollination, pollution control, carbon sequestration, erosion prevention, recreation, spiritual health and so much more. In this utterly captivating book, Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson sets out to explore these wonderful, supportive elements taking the reader on a journey through the surprising characteristics of the natural world.
Author: Sverdrup-Thygeson, Anne
Published: London : Mudlark, 2021.
Published: ©2021
xxiii, 344 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.

Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Science and Technology - 508 SVE - Available - 010461951

Nature style : cultivating wellbeing at home with plants / Alana Langan & Jacqui Vidal of Ivy Muse ; photography by Annette O'Brien.

It's no secret that time spent in nature is good for us. Nature helps us thrive, improves our health and wellbeing, decreases stress and increases happiness. But if you don't have the luxury of a forest at your doorstep, bringing the outside in can provide an immediate connection to the natural world and the many benefits that come with it. From the founders of the botanical wares design studio Ivy Muse comes a practical guide to styling the home for health and harmony, using nature as a blueprint. With expert advice on houseplants and how to style them, as well as pro-tips on the choice of decor and materials, finishes and furnishings, this book shows how natural elements can be incorporated into any room in the house - both effectively and affordably. Nature Style is for all those who seek to restore body and mind in a natural and nurturing home environment where houseplants are the heroes.
Author: Langan, Alana
Published: Port Melbourne, Victoria : Thames & Hudson Australia, 2021.
Published: ©2021
151 pages : colour illustrations ; 22 cm.

Hampton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - House and Garden - 747.98 LAN - Onloan - Due: 31 May 2024 - 010423522

Keeping a nature journal : deepen your connection with the natural world all around you [Paperback] / Clare Walker Leslie ; foreword by Edward O. Wilson.

This revised edition of the classic guide Keeping a Nature Journal--has a fresh look, with full-colour art and expanded sections on journaling styles, drawing techniques, and how nature journaling can be a valuable means of self-expression and a tool for fostering mindfulness and connection with the natural world.
Author: Leslie, Clare Walker
3rd edition.
Published: North Adams, MA : Storey Publishing, [2021]
Published: ©2021
xiii, 209 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 26 cm

Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Science and Technology - 508 LES - Available - 010425588

Everybody needs beauty : in search of the nature cure / Samantha Walton.

This book represents, genuinely, a moment of ground-breaking importance for how we think about nature, access and wellbeing in late capitalism. Everybody is talking about the healing properties of nature. Hospitals are being retrofitted with gardens, and forests reimagined as wellbeing centres. On the Shetland Islands, it is possible to walk into a doctor's surgery with anxiety or depression, and walk out with a prescription for nature. Where has this come from, and what does 'going to nature' mean? Where is it - at the end of a garden, beyond the tarmac fringes of a city, at the summit of a mountain? Drawing on history, science, literature and art, Samantha Walton shows that the nature cure has deep roots - but, as we face an unprecedented crisis of mental health, social injustice and environmental devastation, the search for it is more urgent now than ever. Everybody Needs Beauty engages seriously with the connection between nature and health, while scrutinising the harmful trends of a wellness industry that seeks to exploit our relationship with the natural world. In doing so, this book explores how the nature cure might lead us towards a more just and radical way of life: a real means of recovery, for people, society and nature.
Author: Walton, Samantha (Poet)
Published: London : Bloomsbury Circus, 2021.
Published: ©2021
v, 325 pages ; 22 cm.

Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Health and Wellbeing - 155.91 WAL - Available - 010565499

Walking in the woods : go back to nature with the Japanese way of shinrin-yoku / Professor Yoshifumi Miyazaki.

Nature meets modern science in this lushly illustrated book about the healing benefits of forest bathing. Shinrin-yoku is the Japanese practice of seeking a deeper connection with nature by spending intentional time surrounded by trees. Commonly referred to as forest bathing, the meditative practice involves all of our senses and has extraordinary effects on health and happiness. In Shinrin Yoku, Yoshifumi Miyazaki explains the science behind forest bathing and explores the many health benefits, including reduced stress, lower blood pressure, improved mood, and increased focus and energy. This useful guide also teaches you how to bring the benefits of the forest into the home through the use of essential oils, cypress baths, flower therapy, and bonsai. Whether you are exploring a city park, a woodland area, or even the trees in your own backyard, Shinrin Yoku will help you detox from the stress of modern life by opening your eyes to the healing power of trees.
Author: Miyazaki, Yoshifumi
Revised paperback edition.
Published: London : Aster, 2021.
Published: ©2021
191 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.

Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Health and Wellbeing - 615.851 MIY - Available - 010431138
Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Health and Wellbeing - 615.851 MIY - Available - 010479574

Birdsong in a time of silence / Steven Lovatt.

A lyrical celebration of birdsong against the backdrop of the global pandemic A lyrical celebration of birdsong, and the rekindling of a deep passion for nature. "At this time of year, blackbirds never simply fly- instead, like reluctantly retired officers, they're always 'on manoeuvres', and it's easy to see from their constant agitation that for them every flower bed is a bunker, every shed a redoubt and every hedge-bottom a potential place of ambush" As the world went silent in lockdown, something else happened; for the first time, many of us started becoming more aware of the spring sounds of the birds around us. Birdsong in a Time of Silence is a lyrical, uplifting reflection on these sounds and what they mean to us. From a portrait of the blackbird - most prominent and articulate of the early spring singers - to explorations of how birds sing, the science behind their choice of song and nest-sites, and the varied meanings that people have brought to and taken from birdsong, this book ultimately shows that natural history and human history cannot be separated. It is the story of a collective reawakening brought on by the strangest of springs.
Author: Lovatt, Steven
Published: [London] : Particular Books, an imprint of Penguin Books, 2021.
Published: ©2021
149 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.

Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Animals - 598.159 LOV - Available - 010320623

Rewilding the urban soul : searching for the wild in the city / Claire Dunn.

We're a famously nature-loving nation, yet 86 per cent of Australians call the city home. Amid the concrete and the busyness, how can we also answer the call of the wild? Once upon a time, a burnt-out Claire Dunn spent a year living off the grid in a wilderness survival program. Yet love and the possibilities of human connection drew her back to the city, where she soon found herself as overscheduled, addicted to her phone, and lost in IKEA as the rest of us. Given all the city offers -- comfort, convenience, community, and opportunity -- she wants to stay. But to do so, she'll have to learn how to rewild her own urban soul. Join Claire as she sits by and swims in the brown waters of the Yarra River, forages for undomesticated food in the suburbs, and explores many other practices in a quest for connection. To make our human hearts whole, she realises, we've all got to pay attention and learn to belong to our cities -- our land. This is where change begins. For ourselves and for the world.
Author: Dunn, Claire
Australian edition.
Published: Brunswick, Victoria : Scribe Publications, 2021.
Published: ©2021
325 pages ; 24 cm.

Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Society and Beliefs - 307.76 DUN - Available - 010325468

My forests : travels with trees / Janine Burke.

Join award-winning author and art historian Janine Burke in this enchanting and illuminating meander along forest trails within art, myth, history and present day. The narratives in My Forests are a pleasure to read; like strolling down a meandering track through the trees, you never quite know what you'll discover around that next bend. Travel the ancient Incense Road with the Biblical Magi. Enjoy the dancing Olive groves of Tuscany and read of 'sleeping' Silver Birches. Witness the spectacular tree houses of the Korowai of West Papua. Visit tree sitter Miranda Gibson, whose 449-day protest against clearfelling in Tasmania's Tyenna Valley led to a World Heritage listing. In this enlightening and entertaining book, Janine Burke invites you to accompany her through forests, art and writing, cities and parks, deserts and gardens, rainforests and wetlands, exploring the connections between trees and civilisations, past and present. My Forests: Travels with Trees presents the role of trees in contemporary life in a world where most people don't live in the wild, and their acquaintance with nature comes from many sources.
Author: Burke, Janine, 1952-
Published: Carlton, Victoria : Miegunyah Press, 2021.
Published: ©2021
249 pages : colour illustrations ; 24 cm.
Bestseller August 2021 (Non-Fiction)

Brighton Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Environment - 582.16 BUR - Available - 010455066
Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Environment - 582.16 BUR - Available - 010437994

Finding the mother tree : discovering the wisdom and intelligence of the forest / Suzanne Simard.

This is a personal and scientific work on trees, forests, and the author's profound discoveries of tree communication. This is a scientific detective story from the ecologist who first discovered the hidden language of trees. No one has done more to transform our understanding of trees than the world-renowned scientist Suzanne Simard. Now she shares the secrets of a lifetime spent uncovering startling truths about trees: their cooperation, healing capacity, memory, wisdom and sentience. Raised in the forests of British Columbia, where her family has lived for generations, Professor Simard did not set out to be a scientist. She was working in the forest service when she first discovered how trees communicate underground through an immense web of fungi, at the centre of which lie the Mother Trees: the mysterious, powerful entities that nurture their kin and sustain the forest. Though her ground-breaking findings were initially dismissed and even ridiculed, they are now firmly supported by the data. As her remarkable journey shows us, science is not a realm apart from ordinary life, but deeply connected with our humanity. In Finding the Mother Tree, she reveals how the complex cycle of forest life - on which we rely for our existence - offers profound lessons about resilience and kinship, and must be preserved before it's too late.
Author: Simard, S. (Suzanne)
Published: [London] : Allen Lane, an imprint of Penguin Books, 2021.
Published: ©2021
xi, 348 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some colour), portraits ; 24 cm.

Sandringham Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Environment - 333.75 SIM - Available - 010438458

The way through the woods : overcoming grief through nature / Long Litt Woon ; translated by Barbara J. Haveland.

One woman's journey to overcome grief by delving into an overlooked wonder of nature. When Long Litt Woon loses her husband of 32 years to an unexpected death, she is utterly bereft. An immigrant in his country, in losing the love of her life she has also lost her compass and her passport to society. For a time, she is stuck, aimless, disoriented. It is only when she wanders off deep into the woods with mushroom hunters and is taught there how to see clearly what is all around her, and learn how to make distinctions, take educated risks, and hear all the different melodies in Nature's chorus, that she returns to life and to living. And it is mushrooms which guide her back. In this book, she describes how they saved her, and how they might save you.
Author: Long, Litt Woon, 1958-
Published: London : Scribe UK, 2021.
Published: ©2019
287 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cm

Beaumaris Library - (Bayside Library Service) - Adult Non Fiction - Health and Wellbeing - 155.937 LON - Available - 010317173