Ecological History

Every civilization runs on an ecological account it did not open and cannot easily refill — and most of them spend it faster than it fills. Soil, water, forests, fisheries, a stable climate: this is the foundation beneath every society that has ever existed. Draw it down faster than it renews, and you get a collapse that follows the same recognizable arc, whether you are a Sumerian city watching salt creep across the fields or a Great Plains farmer watching your topsoil blow toward the Atlantic. In Book 10 of the Collapse Pattern series, Shane Larson applies the framework to the domain ...

An "instant classic", this genre-bending blend of naturalism, memoir, and social manifesto is a fascinating study for rewilding the city, the self, and society (Jeff VanderMeer, New York Times bestselling author). During the real estate crash of the late 2000s, Christopher Brown purchased an...

A leading spiritual teacher reveals how Celtic spirituality—listening to the sacred around us and inside of us—can help us heal the earth, overcome our conflicts, and reconnect with ourselves. John Philip Newell shares the long, hidden tradition of Celtic Christianity, explaining how this...

This clearly written and engrossing book presents a global narrative of the origins of the modern world from 1400 to the present. Unlike most studies, which assume that the "rise of the West" is the story of the coming of the modern world, this history, drawing upon new scholarship on Asia, Africa, and the New World, constructs a story in which those parts of the world play major roles.

In this brilliant expose Dr Matt Buttsworth investigates the apocalyptic nature of Radical Ecology by considering the apocalyptic nature of Radical Ecological models of history and their relationship with Zorastrian, Jewish and Christian Models of History before concluding with a consideration of the relationship between the models of history used by Radical Ecology and the Bolshevik/Communist models of history and the Nazi model of history. It is an extremely thought provoking and troubling analysis of the true nature of Radical Ecology. The Fatal Flaw is part of Eden and the Fall.

Discover the dark, starving truth behind the most misunderstood warriors in history. For centuries, Victorian nationalists, romantic poets, and Hollywood screenwriters have spoon-fed us a narrative of the Viking Age characterized by excess vitality and hyper-masculine energy. We are taught to view the raids on Lindisfarne and Paris as the arrogant flex of an unstoppable, well-fed military machine. Tomas Somerled’s BONE-THIN RAIDERS dismantles this retroactive propaganda piece by piece. Through a rigorous, multidisciplinary forensic investigation known as the Metabolic Trauma Protocol, ...

The latest volume in the bestselling series from Edge.org—dubbed “the world’s smartest website” by The Guardian—brings together 206 of the world’s most innovative thinkers to discuss the scientific concepts that everyone should know. As science informs public policy, decision making...

“A crisp, confident, and convincing new account of the place and its chroniclers" — The New Yorker “A definitive history of the mysteries of Easter Island...compelling...[a] magisterial history.” — New York Times “Revelatory…fascinating… wholly convincing” — Daily Mail (UK) A...

Eden and the Fall – The Fallacies of Radical Ecological History is a world history analysis book by Dr Matt Buttsworth which is a hard hitting, detailed expose of how radical ecologists uses history to recruit and motivate their followers. It shows that their models of history are profoundly anti-Western and apocalyptic varying only in who they blame for the current ecological crisis. It goes on to prove emphatically not only that their models of history are deeply flawed and factually false, but that the ancestors of this model, including Nazism, were extremely dangerous. It therefore ...

"This is an important, infuriating, enlightening, engaging, and engrossing audiobook...Anyone wishing to learn how the world has gotten to the point of almost inevitable climate disaster will be well served by listening to Godfrey's measured but emphatic reading." — AudioFile Magazine By 1979...

Environmental Thought and Ecological Philosophy: Deep Explorations of Humanity’s Relationship with Nature BOOK 1: Thinking With the Earth: Foundations of Environmental Philosophy and Humanity’s Moral Relationship with Nature is a deep, accessible exploration of the ideas that have shaped how humans understand, value, and ethically relate to the natural world. Rather than treating environmental problems as purely scientific or political challenges, this book reveals the philosophical foundations beneath modern debates about climate change, conservation, sustainability, and ecological ...

Bloomsbury presents The Sixth Extinction by Elizabeth Kolbert, read by Anne Twomey ________________ WINNER OF THE 2015 PULITZER PRIZE FOR GENERAL NON-FICTION ________________ 'An invaluable contribution to our understanding of present circumstances, just as the paradigm shift she calls for is...

What if the hunger we fear most isn’t for food—but for power, control, and more than we can ever satisfy? Across the endless snows of the North, a whisper rises through the trees. It speaks of a spirit older than time itself—one born of hunger, isolation, and imbalance. In Heart of Ice, Soul of Fire: The True History and Transformation of the Wendigo from Sacred Legend to Modern Monster, author Raven Blackwood takes readers deep into the frozen wilderness of myth and memory to unearth North America’s oldest nightmare—and its chilling relevance to our modern world. From the sacred ...

Ralph Metzner Explained: Psychedelic Consciousness, Green Psychology, Sacred Plants, Ecological Spirituality, Shamanic Wisdom, and the Transformation of Human Awareness Ralph Metzner was one of the most important yet often overlooked thinkers of the modern consciousness movement. A collaborator in the groundbreaking psychedelic research of the 1960s and a lifelong explorer of psychology, ecology, myth, and spirituality, Metzner helped shape how modern culture understands the relationship between the human mind and the natural world. Ralph Metzner Explained offers a clear and engaging ...

Given the daunting, dire predicament in which we find ourselves on this planet, what is described by social critic James Howard Kunstler as a "Long Emergency" may in fact become a "Last Emergency" for humanity. Whether we encounter a "long" or a "last" emergency, Carolyn Baker seeks to offer...

Dive into the rich tapestry of culture, history, and enduring legacy with Voices of the Gorge, an insightful exploration of the indigenous peoples who have called the Gorge region home for centuries. This compelling eBook unravels the intricate connections between the Columbia River tribes and the land they have revered and nurtured over generations. Begin your journey with an introduction to the Gorge's unique environment and the early settlers who shaped its history. Delve into the vibrant cultures of the Wasco, Wishram, Yakama, Umatilla, Warm Springs, and other tribes, each with their ...

‘Combines brilliant storytelling with rich and deeply researched evidence . . . essential reading’ – Caroline Elkins, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Imperial Reckoning and Legacy of Violence 'Synoptic in its reach, overwhelming in its detail, The Killing Age leaves one feeling like...

'One brilliant woman writing about so many other brilliant women, this is a wonderful treasure chest of women’s lives, full of wit, verve and emotion . . . Epic, unputdownable, gripping. I loved it’ - Professor Kate Williams “My hope is that this book will inspire as I have been inspired...

Superstorms, hurricanes, typhoons, and spiraling freak weather: the fallout of global warming is a real-life natural thriller, as captured in Porter Fox’s urgent and stunning story of chasing the world’s most devastating storms. Here is the story of the largest storms on earth and how those...

From one of the foremost scholars on the subject, comes our most in-depth look at John Steinbeck as a writer deeply connected to the natural world. Among the many reasons that John Steinbeck has reached the highest tier of the American literary canon is what we have come to understand as his...