Títulos em Aventura, Lazer e Natureza

In The Secret Language of Plants, author Nelkary Colon explores the hidden intelligence of the plant world and the remarkable systems that allow plants to sense and respond to their environment.

Minerals are not mere inputs to the global economy, they are its bedrock, its physical foundation, and that foundation is under strain. The world is approaching a tipping point. Rapid global economic development, rising incomes, urbanisation, electrification, and the accelerating deployment of advanced technologies are driving mineral demand to levels the modern mining system was never designed to meet.

Water shortages don’t happen overnight. They happen slowly, through years of delay, outdated systems, and missed opportunities. In Common-Sense Water for Growing Texas Towns, D.B. Cisneros breaks down the real problem facing growing communities: it’s not just a lack of water, it’s poor management of the water we already have. Drawing from real-world experience in water utilities, this book explains practical, affordable strategies towns can start using today.

In a world where technology evolves faster than ever, our devices have become both indispensable tools and growing environmental liabilities. This book reveals how the shift from a linear “take-make-dispose” model to a regenerative circular ecosystem can dramatically reduce waste, extend device lifespans, strengthen security, and unlock new economic value. Through clear explanations, real world case studies, mathematical models, and actionable frameworks, it could equip listeners with the knowledge to build computing systems that are not only sustainable but smarter, safer, & more resilient.

On a remote Scottish farm, something remarkable happens. Broken people – the war wounded, the vulnerable, the desperate seekers of happiness or well-being – start to feel whole again. Because a man in a cowboy hat, helped by a large herd of horses, shows them how he learned to live. He has known great success but also suffered failures, humiliations and mental health challenges. And so have his horses. But they have found a way to heal.

If you want to master ship spotting, identify vessels with confidence, and explore the world’s most exciting maritime hotspots, HowExpert Guide to Ship Spotting is your ultimate companion. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced spotter looking to sharpen your skills, this comprehensive guide provides everything you need to take your passion for ship spotting to the next level.

Knoxville native Charlie Tombras may be best known for his fifty-seven-year leadership of the nationally recognized advertising firm the Tombras Group, but in his moving memoir, From Out of the Smokies: Stories of Fly Fishing and Life, he chronicles his personal journey, letting business take a backseat.

Drawing from decades of Sufi teaching, a deep relationship with nature, and the transformative power of story, Emmanuel Vaughan-Lee guides us beyond today’s ecological and cultural crises to the heart of the matter: our collective forgetfulness and the severing of our primordial bond with Earth. Following the entwined threads of grief and love, he explains how this moment of crisis holds within it the seeds of transformation and regrowth.

Crossing continents and cultures from antiquity to the present, The Garden encompasses a global history of the garden, the place where culture and nature converge. The uniqueness of the book will come not only from its global scope – the embracing of East and West, English aristocrats and...

Wild Fruits Woodland Forest is a beautifully practical guide to identifying, harvesting, preserving, and enjoying nature’s wild fruit treasures. Whether you’re a curious beginner or an experienced forager, this audiobook will teach you how to safely and sustainably gather fruits from woodlands and forests while respecting the natural ecosystem.

In Wilderlands, archaeologist Eloise Kane unearths 12,000 years of our changing relationship with and influence on the landscape. Through prehistory, Roman occupation, the Middle Ages and beyond, we see the unfamiliar beasts of our old wild make way for species such as brown hare and fallow deer, now romanticised as eternal symbols of the British countryside, but introduced much later than we might think. Places free from our influence haven't existed for a very long time. But Eloise Kane invites us to rethink our definition of the wild - not as separate from us.

At the end of 2019, Tom French retired from a four-decade career in business, determined to return to interests that had defined his youth and see what meaning they still held. One of these interests was mountaineering. Another was adventure travel, with a particular focus on Nepal. A third was cross-country ski racing. Having taken “gap years” between school and university, and again before he started work, he decided to take a gap year before settling into the expectations of retirement.

Written by poultry keeper and lifetime enthusiast, Adrian Marks who has been involved with animals his whole life. He has reared and kept many breeds of poultry over the years, including many varieties of Ducks, Geese, Pheasant, Chickens, Bantams and of course Guinea Fowl. Guinea Fowl in particular have always held a lasting interest to him, which largely inspired him to pay homage to this fascinating bird.

Caring for your pets and caring for the planet work hand in hand. This friendly, clear, and slightly mischievous guide shows you how to give your dog or cat a wonderful life while lowering your household’s environmental footprint, saving money, and making everyday choices that feel good and do good. James Ellison invites you into his New England home with Sam, Edna, and Milo, where every lesson comes from real life. Sustainable pet care is not an all-or-nothing mission. It is a series of small, thoughtful habits that help pets thrive while protecting the world they live in.

Every spring, tornadoes tear through America's heartland with winds exceeding 200 mph. Every summer, derechos unleash hurricane-force destruction across hundreds of miles. Every year, floods swallow homes, and blizzards trap families without power for days.

From the crystalline headwaters of the Rocky Mountains to its shocking demise in a foamy, polluted pit in the Sonoran Desert, the Colorado River's story is one of both epic beauty and profound loss. In this deeply personal and visually stunning narrative, acclaimed photographer and filmmaker Pete McBride sets out to document the lifeblood of the American West. What begins as an assignment close to his childhood home transforms into a twenty-year odyssey that will change him forever.

Below the waves, the ocean remains a largely undiscovered realm, with only 25% of its features mapped in detail. What we know about its depths, we've learned with the help of deep-sea robots. World-renowned robotics expert James Bellingham introduces listeners to this compelling world of contemporary undersea exploration and the vital role autonomous robots play in corporate and governmental aquaculture management, climate data, energy source locations, shipwreck explorations, and much more.

As climate action accelerates, carbon credits have become one of the most powerful tools for reducing global emissions. Yet few truly understand how these markets work. Understanding Carbon Credits breaks down the science, systems, and strategies behind carbon crediting in a way that’s clear, actionable, and insightful.

When the cell towers go dark, will your family hear your voice or just static? We live in a fragile illusion of connectivity. You rely on your smartphone for everything, but in a true grid-down emergency, whether from a natural disaster, cyber-attack, or severe weather, that expensive glass screen becomes useless.

Biogéothérapie — solutions à la crise climatique fondées sur la nature, la vie comme force géologique présente un mouvement de fermiers, de scientifiques, un mouvement politique et diplomatique. Il s'appuie sur quatre pratiques restauratrices : la gestion holistique des pâturages, l'agriculture sans labours avec plantes de couverture, le biochar, la reforestation à grande échelle.