In a gorgeous history that spans continents and millennia, Aarathi Prasad weaves together the complex story of the queen of fabrics. Through the scientists who have studied silk, and the biology of the animals from which it has been drawn, Prasad explores the global, natural, and cultural history (and future) of a unique material that has fascinated the world for thousands of years.Silk - prized for its lightness, luminosity, and beauty - is also one of the strongest biological materials ever known. More than a century ago, it was used to make the first bulletproof vest, and yet science has barely even begun to tap its potential. As the technologies it has inspired - from sutures to pharmaceuticals, replacement body parts to holograms - continue to be developed in laboratories around the world, they are now also beginning to offer a desperately needed, sustainable alternative to the plastics choking our planet.
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9780063160255
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Hardcover
Walk Ride Paddle
By Nelson, Thomas
A compelling account of one man's journey across hundreds of miles of Virginia wilderness and a moving testament to the optimistic spirit of America, Walk Ride Paddle provides an unseen glimpse into a life outside. In 2019, Tim Kaine - Virginia senator and former Democratic vice presidential candidate - commemorated both his sixtieth birthday and his twenty-fifth year in public office by undertaking a three-part journey across the Virginia landscape as he hiked, cycled, and canoed across the state. His chronicle became an organic reflection of the extraordinary events occurring across America during that time, including two impeachment trials, a global pandemic, growing racial protests, the January 6 attack on the Capitol, and more.During weekends and in Senate recess weeks, Kaine - over a period of several years - hiked the 559 miles of the Appalachian Trail that cross Virginia from Harpers Ferry to the Tennessee border; biked 321 miles along the crest of the Virginia Blue Ridge on the beautiful parkways built during the Great Depression to create jobs and give everyday people on the East Coast an accessible place to vacation; and canoed the entire James River - 348 miles from its headwaters in the Allegheny Mountains to its entrance into the Chesapeake Bay.
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9781400339457
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Hardcover
Foraging as a Way of Life
By Cannon, Mikaela
Find connection with the land and feed your family locally, seasonally, and sustainably
Nourish your family from nature's pantry. Foraging as a Way of Life documents twelve months of wildcrafting, featuring five different plants each month for a full year of abundant, local, and seasonal eating. Enhance your sense of self-sufficiency while increasing food security, protecting habitat, and connecting with the land.
Full-color and lavishly illustrated, this accessible, in-depth resource features:
* Accurate and detailed descriptions of herbs, mushrooms, berries, and other wild plants to avoid confusion and inspire confidence when determining plant identification.
* Foraging recipes for remedies, tonics, syrups, and unique handcrafted dishes incorporating wild ingredients -- feast on rosehip soup with pan-fried dandelion flowers, followed by birch- bark cookies or chicory chocolate bars.
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9780865719972
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Paperback
Cook It Wild
By Nuttall-smith, Chris
In this game-changing camping cookbook, food writer and adventurer Chris Nuttall-Smith introduces an ingenious prep-ahead approach to eating outdoors, with 80 easy-to-make and wildly tasty recipes.. "Cook It Wild showed me I can enjoy our incredible planet and still have a killer meal at the end of the day." - Matty Matheson, chef, actor, and author of Matty Matheson: Home Style CookeryA BEST COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR: Food Network, Epicurious, Globe and Mail. Say goodbye to ho-hum canned beans and freeze-dried backpacking meals. With prep-ahead recipes and field-tested advice, flavor-packed dishes like herby lemon chicken, vegan dan dan noodles and even fire-baked pecan sticky buns become deliciously doable and fuss-free. Each recipe is divided into "at home" and "at camp" sections, so most of the cooking is done before your trip.
Publisher: n/a
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9780593578476
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Hardcover
Still As Bright
By Cokinos, Christopher
An immersive exploration of the nightly presence that has captured our imagination for the entirety of human history.. "When the Moon rises between buildings or over trees, it's not just a beautiful light: It's an archive of human longing, fear and adventure. The Moon is more than a rock. It's a story." In the luminously told Still As Bright, the story of the Moon traverses time and space, rendering a range of human experiences - from the beliefs of ancient cultures to the science of Galileo's telescopic discoveries, from the obsessions of colorful 19th century "selenographers" to the astronauts of Apollo and, now, Artemis. Still As Bright also traces Cokinos's own lunar pilgrimage. With his backyard telescope, he explores the surface of the Moon, while rooted in places both domestic and wild, and this award-winning poet and writer rediscovers feelings of solace, love and wonder in the midst of loss and change.
Publisher: n/a
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9781639365692
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Hardcover
Painting People and Places
By Alade, Adebanji
From the mastermind of the Addictive Sketcher (over 17K followers) , this book will show you how to capture character and everyday life in oil paints. The modern oil artist's dream: a punchy combination of innovation and enthusiasm, infused with authority and tradition. Learn how to use oils and more from the President of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters.. A clear instruction manual for hobby artists hoping to improve their work by learning from a master artist and getting inspiration from a practical showcase of his work.. President of the Royal Oil Institute (ROI) , Adebanji Alade's mission is to make oil painting accessible to anyone, while simultaneously providing insights and instruction that make the book valuable to experienced artists.. From the absolute basics of getting an image onto your painting surface and preparing oils, this book includes invaluable information on different working approaches.
Publisher: n/a
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9781800920323
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Paperback
Twelve Trees
By Lewis, Daniel
A compelling global exploration of nature and survival as seen via a dozen species of trees that represent the challenges facing our planet, and the ways that scientists are working urgently to save our forests and our future.
The world today is undergoing the most rapid environmental transformation in human history - from climate change to deforestation. Scientists, ethnobotanists, indigenous peoples, and collectives of all kinds are closely studying trees and their biology to understand how and why trees function individually and collectively in the ways they do. In Twelve Trees, Daniel Lewis, curator and historian at one of the world's most renowned research libraries, travels the world to learn about these trees in their habitats.
Lewis takes us on a sweeping journey to plant breeding labs, botanical gardens, research facilities, deep inside museum collections, to the tops of tall trees, underwater, and around the Earth, journeying into the deserts of the American west and the deep jungles of Peru, to offer a globe-spanning perspective on the crucial impact trees have on our entire planet.
Publisher: n/a
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9781982164058
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Hardcover
Moon Maine
By Nangle, Hilary
Explore the spruce-studded mountains, classic shoreline villages, and rugged character of the Pine Tree State with Moon Maine. Inside you'll find:. Strategic itineraries ranging from an eleven-day road trip through the whole state to a week exploring the coast, with ideas for every season Must-see highlights and unique experiences: Sample wild blueberries, farmstead cheeses, and preserves from roadside farmers' markets or find the best beachfront lobster shack. Trace picturesque lighthouses down the coast, stop to smell the roses at the botanical gardens, and taste some of Maine's best wines, craft beer, and mead. Watch the boats sway in a quiet harbor, mingle with locals over a "chowdah suppah," and unwind on a sandy pocket beach Outdoor adventures: Hike through majestic timberland forests or summit the peak of Katahdin on the final stretch of the Appalachian Trail.
Silk
By Prasad, Aarathi
In a gorgeous history that spans continents and millennia, Aarathi Prasad weaves together the complex story of the queen of fabrics. Through the scientists who have studied silk, and the biology of the animals from which it has been drawn, Prasad explores the global, natural, and cultural history (and future) of a unique material that has fascinated the world for thousands of years.Silk - prized for its lightness, luminosity, and beauty - is also one of the strongest biological materials ever known. More than a century ago, it was used to make the first bulletproof vest, and yet science has barely even begun to tap its potential. As the technologies it has inspired - from sutures to pharmaceuticals, replacement body parts to holograms - continue to be developed in laboratories around the world, they are now also beginning to offer a desperately needed, sustainable alternative to the plastics choking our planet.
Walk Ride Paddle
By Nelson, Thomas
A compelling account of one man's journey across hundreds of miles of Virginia wilderness and a moving testament to the optimistic spirit of America, Walk Ride Paddle provides an unseen glimpse into a life outside. In 2019, Tim Kaine - Virginia senator and former Democratic vice presidential candidate - commemorated both his sixtieth birthday and his twenty-fifth year in public office by undertaking a three-part journey across the Virginia landscape as he hiked, cycled, and canoed across the state. His chronicle became an organic reflection of the extraordinary events occurring across America during that time, including two impeachment trials, a global pandemic, growing racial protests, the January 6 attack on the Capitol, and more.During weekends and in Senate recess weeks, Kaine - over a period of several years - hiked the 559 miles of the Appalachian Trail that cross Virginia from Harpers Ferry to the Tennessee border; biked 321 miles along the crest of the Virginia Blue Ridge on the beautiful parkways built during the Great Depression to create jobs and give everyday people on the East Coast an accessible place to vacation; and canoed the entire James River - 348 miles from its headwaters in the Allegheny Mountains to its entrance into the Chesapeake Bay.
Foraging as a Way of Life
By Cannon, Mikaela
Find connection with the land and feed your family locally, seasonally, and sustainably Nourish your family from nature's pantry. Foraging as a Way of Life documents twelve months of wildcrafting, featuring five different plants each month for a full year of abundant, local, and seasonal eating. Enhance your sense of self-sufficiency while increasing food security, protecting habitat, and connecting with the land. Full-color and lavishly illustrated, this accessible, in-depth resource features: * Accurate and detailed descriptions of herbs, mushrooms, berries, and other wild plants to avoid confusion and inspire confidence when determining plant identification. * Foraging recipes for remedies, tonics, syrups, and unique handcrafted dishes incorporating wild ingredients -- feast on rosehip soup with pan-fried dandelion flowers, followed by birch- bark cookies or chicory chocolate bars.
Cook It Wild
By Nuttall-smith, Chris
In this game-changing camping cookbook, food writer and adventurer Chris Nuttall-Smith introduces an ingenious prep-ahead approach to eating outdoors, with 80 easy-to-make and wildly tasty recipes.. "Cook It Wild showed me I can enjoy our incredible planet and still have a killer meal at the end of the day." - Matty Matheson, chef, actor, and author of Matty Matheson: Home Style CookeryA BEST COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR: Food Network, Epicurious, Globe and Mail. Say goodbye to ho-hum canned beans and freeze-dried backpacking meals. With prep-ahead recipes and field-tested advice, flavor-packed dishes like herby lemon chicken, vegan dan dan noodles and even fire-baked pecan sticky buns become deliciously doable and fuss-free. Each recipe is divided into "at home" and "at camp" sections, so most of the cooking is done before your trip.
Still As Bright
By Cokinos, Christopher
An immersive exploration of the nightly presence that has captured our imagination for the entirety of human history.. "When the Moon rises between buildings or over trees, it's not just a beautiful light: It's an archive of human longing, fear and adventure. The Moon is more than a rock. It's a story." In the luminously told Still As Bright, the story of the Moon traverses time and space, rendering a range of human experiences - from the beliefs of ancient cultures to the science of Galileo's telescopic discoveries, from the obsessions of colorful 19th century "selenographers" to the astronauts of Apollo and, now, Artemis. Still As Bright also traces Cokinos's own lunar pilgrimage. With his backyard telescope, he explores the surface of the Moon, while rooted in places both domestic and wild, and this award-winning poet and writer rediscovers feelings of solace, love and wonder in the midst of loss and change.
Painting People and Places
By Alade, Adebanji
From the mastermind of the Addictive Sketcher (over 17K followers) , this book will show you how to capture character and everyday life in oil paints. The modern oil artist's dream: a punchy combination of innovation and enthusiasm, infused with authority and tradition. Learn how to use oils and more from the President of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters.. A clear instruction manual for hobby artists hoping to improve their work by learning from a master artist and getting inspiration from a practical showcase of his work.. President of the Royal Oil Institute (ROI) , Adebanji Alade's mission is to make oil painting accessible to anyone, while simultaneously providing insights and instruction that make the book valuable to experienced artists.. From the absolute basics of getting an image onto your painting surface and preparing oils, this book includes invaluable information on different working approaches.
Twelve Trees
By Lewis, Daniel
A compelling global exploration of nature and survival as seen via a dozen species of trees that represent the challenges facing our planet, and the ways that scientists are working urgently to save our forests and our future. The world today is undergoing the most rapid environmental transformation in human history - from climate change to deforestation. Scientists, ethnobotanists, indigenous peoples, and collectives of all kinds are closely studying trees and their biology to understand how and why trees function individually and collectively in the ways they do. In Twelve Trees, Daniel Lewis, curator and historian at one of the world's most renowned research libraries, travels the world to learn about these trees in their habitats. Lewis takes us on a sweeping journey to plant breeding labs, botanical gardens, research facilities, deep inside museum collections, to the tops of tall trees, underwater, and around the Earth, journeying into the deserts of the American west and the deep jungles of Peru, to offer a globe-spanning perspective on the crucial impact trees have on our entire planet.
Moon Maine
By Nangle, Hilary
Explore the spruce-studded mountains, classic shoreline villages, and rugged character of the Pine Tree State with Moon Maine. Inside you'll find:. Strategic itineraries ranging from an eleven-day road trip through the whole state to a week exploring the coast, with ideas for every season Must-see highlights and unique experiences: Sample wild blueberries, farmstead cheeses, and preserves from roadside farmers' markets or find the best beachfront lobster shack. Trace picturesque lighthouses down the coast, stop to smell the roses at the botanical gardens, and taste some of Maine's best wines, craft beer, and mead. Watch the boats sway in a quiet harbor, mingle with locals over a "chowdah suppah," and unwind on a sandy pocket beach Outdoor adventures: Hike through majestic timberland forests or summit the peak of Katahdin on the final stretch of the Appalachian Trail.