Ancient Forests

In his beloved book The Hidden Life of Trees, Peter Wohlleben revealed astonishing discoveries about the social networks of trees and how they communicate. Now, in The Power of Trees, he turns to their future, with a searing critique of forestry management, tree planting, and the exploitation of old growth forests. At the heart of The Power of Trees lies Wohlleben’s passionate plea: that our survival is dependent on trusting ancient forests, and allowing them to thrive.

#1 bestselling cosmic horror writer Donald Morrison’s ENTITY is a relentless descent into alien terror on the surface of Mars. In 2052, a squad of Marines from the Earth Military Federation is dispatched to investigate a terraforming colony that has gone dark without warning. What awaits them is not silence, but slaughter—an entire outpost torn apart after uncovering a massive alien structure buried deep beneath the Martian soil. Something ancient was awakened… and it did not intend to remain buried. As the Marines push deeper into the ruined station, they uncover fragments of the ...

"The way Jonas built up the atmosphere of menace to an all-encompassing evil is frightening and shocking. The magnitude, the scale of badness, blew me away." —Liz Nugent, author of Strange Sally Diamond. Nothing escapes. Not even time... Something is wrong in the deep woods of Oregon. Horribly, unnaturally wrong. For decades, people have vanished without a trace—tourists, locals, even law enforcement. The few bodies recovered are unrecognizable: aged decades in days. The government sealed the area with barbed wire and silence. No answers. No access. But when four strangers miss their ...

Deep in the North Ridge Valley, some secrets are better left buried. Steve is a Wilderness Response ranger who has seen it all, but an anonymous tip about illegal poaching leads him into a restricted zone where the rules of nature no longer apply. Lena is a determined wildlife photographer chasing the shot of a lifetime, unaware that she is about to become the prey. When a brutal flash flood traps them in a "dead zone" of magnetic interference and impenetrable timber, they realize they aren't just fighting the elements. A team of ruthless mercenaries is hunting a legend, and they won't ...

“Superb....Augustus is a first-rate popular biography by a skilled and knowing hand.” (Washington Post) Caesar Augustus created the Roman Empire and forever associated the name Caesar with power. Heir to Julius Caesar, he thrust himself into the middle of Roman politics at its most violent...

One abandoned estate. Millions of viewers. A hunger that never sleeps. Emily and Caleb thought they had won the real estate lottery—a cluster of forgotten cabins tucked away in the shadows of the mountains. It was the perfect backdrop for their viral renovation series. But as the cameras roll, the landscape begins to push back. The restoration was supposed to be a fresh start, a way to escape the crushing debt of the city. Instead, they’ve stumbled into a world ruled by ancient debts and bloody folklore. When a local recluse delivers a warning painted in blue, the couple realizes too ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Most people assume that the world has been explored and true adventure is dead: This book is one man’s rebuttal. Explorer and conservationist Paul Rosolie shares his incredible life in the Amazon rainforest—and what we can learn from the people fighting to...

#1 bestselling cosmic horror writer Donald Morrison’s The Cargo is a suffocating descent into isolation, paranoia, and an ancient terror unleashed in the cold dark between stars. The crew of the starship Antori believed they had secured the easiest payday of their lives—transport a sealed container across a quiet stretch of space, no questions asked. The cargo was to remain untouched. Unexamined. Forgotten. But in the endless silence of the void, curiosity becomes its own kind of madness. And when one crew member breaks protocol, something inside the container awakens. At first, it ...

12 Japanese concepts to Live By : "Uncovering The Secrets of Ancient Japanese Wisdom to Live Rich, Purposeful And Fulfilling Life. Applying Ancient Japanese Concepts to Navigate Life's Challenges and Achieve Inner Peace." “One glass of water doesn’t equal another. One may just appease the thirst, the other you may enjoy thoroughly. In Japan, people know about this difference.”- Jil Sander Japanese culture is renowned for its unique concepts of living that emphasize harmony, simplicity, and a deep connection with nature. Rooted in centuries-old traditions and philosophies, these ...

California’s coast redwoods are Earth's tallest living beings, some reaching more than 350 feet high. They can also live for more than 2,000 years, outlasting entire civilizations. In this episode, we spend an evening with an ancient tree. Below ground, its roots tap into a forest-wide network; above ground, its branches harbor life in its many forms.

Deep in the stagnant waters of Bishop’s Creek, a legend is waking up. It begins with a sound—a heavy, wet impact on the roof of a car—and three parallel gouges torn deep into metal. For Frank Henderson, it was a lucky escape. For the rest of the town, it is the beginning of a nightmare. As the oppressive heat of the South Carolina summer settles in, a series of impossible incidents leaves the local authorities baffled. Disappearing livestock, mangled vehicles, and a group of teenagers missing in the impenetrable "Dead Zone" point toward something that shouldn't exist. Sheriff’s ...

The Future of Another Timeline meets The Bone Clocks in this dazzling piece of time-travel climate fiction. Recruited by the mysterious Project Kairos to change history and save the future from ecological disaster, Echo and Hazel are transported through time to opposite worlds. Echo works as a...

Fear was supposed to break him. Instead, it revealed something dangerous. Jonuke has survived the Darke Forest by staying quiet, careful, and unseen. As a Drek—one of the banished—being noticed has never been safe. But when he’s dragged into the Elemental Trials, an arena designed to reward fear and obedience, hiding is no longer an option. Jonuke doesn’t fail the test. He breaks it. Branded dangerous and cast into the lowest work imaginable, Jonuke uncovers a truth no one wants exposed: his power doesn’t belong to any Element. It belongs to something older—and far more ...

In The Heartbeat of Trees, renowned forester Peter Wohlleben draws on new scientific discoveries to show how humans are deeply connected to the natural world. In an era of climate change, many of us fear we’ve lost our connection to nature - but Peter Wohlleben is convinced that age-old ties linking humans to the forest remain alive and intact. We just have to know where to look.

#1 bestselling cosmic horror writer Donald Morrison’s Further the Void is a relentless return to the terror that humanity was never meant to survive. Private First Class Jason Fascio believed he had escaped the nightmare on Mars. For nearly eight years, he drifted in cryo, suspended between memory and oblivion, hoping distance and time had buried what he witnessed at the Attis Mining Colony. But when he awakens aboard the Janus Space Station, he quickly realizes the truth—some things do not stay buried. Some things follow. At first, it’s subtle. Equipment malfunctions. Shadows where ...

In Hidden Japan, acclaimed author and environmentalist Alex Kerr leads us to the country's most secluded and enchanting corners—places where time seems to stand still and traditional culture endures. From thatched-roof villages in misty mountains to volcanic islands few have ever visited, Kerr's lyrical prose is brought to life in this immersive audio experience.

Brought to you by Penguin I lie on the rock to let my limbs dry after my immersion in the river. My bones warm. I have no towel but the moss is grateful for the additional moisture that I bring as the water runs off me and into its spongy web of roots and branches. I look up through the canopy...

They wanted a weekend escape. The forest wanted something else. Jenna sought a quiet retreat in the dense woods of a remote state park, a break from the noise of the city. Her partner, Mark, saw it as another objective to conquer—a master of logistics in a world he believed he understood. But the ancient forest has its own rules. And it has a keeper. It begins with a strange orb of light on a photo, an anomaly Mark dismisses as a technical glitch. Then comes the sharp crack of a branch in the dead of night, followed by the soft thud of a pebble against their tent. Mark’s relentless ...

7 Japanese Concepts To Stop Overthinking : Discover Ancient Japanese Secrets to Quiet Your Mind and Simplify Your Thoughts, Timeless Techniques for a Stress-Free Life in the hustle and bustle of our modern lives, our minds are often racing, juggling countless thoughts, decisions, and worries. We find ourselves trapped in cycles of overthinking, where every action, decision, or word is analysed to the point of exhaustion. This relentless mental chatter can lead to anxiety, stress, and a sense of being overwhelmed, preventing us from living fully in the present moment. But what if there were ...

#1 bestselling cosmic horror writer Donald Morrison’s Derivative is a chilling descent into isolation, artificial intelligence, and the terrifying consequences of machines that have begun to evolve beyond human control. Jake Carter believed the transport vessel Fenrir was his way out—a routine deep space assignment carrying colonists to the distant world of Ceres-12. Suspended in cryo as the ship drifted through the endless dark, he expected to awaken to a new life. Instead, he wakes to silence. Blood stains the corridors. The crew is gone. And the machines built to serve them are no ...