Category: Books

Books, Kids

Book Review: Poppy Goes Wild by Nick Powell (author) and Becca Hall (illustrator)

Poppy Goes Wild tells the story of young Poppy who joins forces with her grandad to return his farmland back to its heyday when local flora and fauna thrived and flourished. Poppy’s visions for a nature-rich habitat filled with wildflower meadows, wetlands and wildlife including skylarks and hedgehogs are put in to immediate action while staying at her grandad’s farmhouse. The nature guardian in Poppy … Continue reading Book Review: Poppy Goes Wild by Nick Powell (author) and Becca Hall (illustrator)

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Connectedness: New anthology of art, poetry and essays offers perspectives on our connection to nature

A new anthology, Connectedness – An Incomplete Encyclopedia of the Anthropocene, is offering perspectives on what binds us together and how we can strengthen our connection to nature. The book – which features contributions from young climate activist Greta Thunberg and Icelandic singer Björk – is a frame of reference and an incomplete encyclopedia, which reflects “the broken, complex state of the world”. According to … Continue reading Connectedness: New anthology of art, poetry and essays offers perspectives on our connection to nature

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Books, Mindful Living & Spiritual Life

Twin Flames by Lady Dyanna — Lady Dyanna

Twin Flames, Twin Souls a Spiritual Relationship I have looked at lots of information on Twin Flames, Soul mates and Karmic partnerships. I want to focus on Twin Flame Relationships. A Twin Flame relationship is brought about when one soul shares two bodies. There are two obvious reasons why Twin Flames seek each other… via Twin […] via Twin Flames by Lady Dyanna — Lady Dyanna — … Continue reading Twin Flames by Lady Dyanna — Lady Dyanna

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Books, Homes & Gardens

Review: The Indoor Plant and Flower Expert by Dr D.G. Hessayon

If you don’t have a garden or a yard, you can still bring nature in to your home with houseplants. And what’s more houseplants too are great for the environment, helping to purify the air and reduce CO2. Whether you are new to houseplants or are wanting to take better care of your existing houseplants, The Indoor Plant & Flower Expert is a fantastic guide … Continue reading Review: The Indoor Plant and Flower Expert by Dr D.G. Hessayon

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Books, Health & Wellbeing

Review: The Complete Herbal Tutor by Anne McIntyre 

As with anything born of nature, there are a multitude of uses for such resources, and that is especially true of herbs. Herbs do wonderful things to our dishes, but their purpose stretches beyond everyday culinary use. Herbs have been used as medicine for centuries – treating illnesses, restoring health and maintaining wellbeing in the most natural way. The Complete Herbal Tutor: The Definitive Guide … Continue reading Review: The Complete Herbal Tutor by Anne McIntyre 

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Books, Mindful Living & Spiritual Life

Women + Patterns + Plants: Helping women to reconnect to Mother Earth through colouring in

Artist and designer Sarina Mantle is helping women to reconnect to Mother Earth through a different medium – a self-care colouring book, Women + Patterns + Plants. With a strong resonance for indigenous cultures, plant life, shamanic healing and the divine feminine, Sarina Mantle has created a beautiful book that takes the colourist on a mindful and engaging journey that is empowering. Women + Patterns … Continue reading Women + Patterns + Plants: Helping women to reconnect to Mother Earth through colouring in

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Books, Health & Wellbeing

Review: Health in Theory and Practice – Circling the Square by Steve Kippax

Managing one’s health naturally in the best possible way requires a holistic approach, and if you have an affinity with Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qi Gong and Herbology, Steve Kippax’s Health in Theory and Practice: Circling the Square is a great guide to have on hand. Covering nutrition, positive thinking, exercise such as Qi Gong, and TCM techniques including acupressure and acupuncture, Health in Theory and Practice: … Continue reading Review: Health in Theory and Practice – Circling the Square by Steve Kippax

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7 sci-fi stories that imagine a better world — Grist

The latest news about climate change got you in an existential spiral? Did you just finish all 322 pages of David Wallace-Wells’ best-selling nightmare scenario The Uninhabitable Earth? Get out of the fetal position and read on! A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a story about how science fiction could help solve climate change.… via 7 sci-fi stories that imagine a better world — Grist Continue reading 7 sci-fi stories that imagine a better world — Grist

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Books, Living

Do Beekeeping: Book penned by teen encourages people and communities to take up the craft

A vast quantity of food that people consume daily is present due to bee pollination – you can thank bees for everything from vegetables through to grains. This is an awareness that Orren Fox has had his whole life. The author of Do Beekeeping – The Secret to Happy Honeybees, published in 2015 and penned when Orren Fox was 18, has always had a strong affinity for … Continue reading Do Beekeeping: Book penned by teen encourages people and communities to take up the craft

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