Tree Culture

Brought to you by Penguin. An immersive journey through trees in Japan by celebrated writer Aya Koda – now available in English for the first time ‘Trees are not just living things, but feeling beings, like us. Better keep a watchful eye over them…’ Ezo spruce, hinoki, cherry blossoms...

Much of the advice we’ve been told about achievement is logical, earnest…and downright wrong. In Barking Up the Wrong Tree, Eric Barker reveals the extraordinary science behind what actually determines success and most importantly, how anyone can achieve it. You’ll learn: Why...

After eight years in the United States Army, Johnny Quentin, who joined in 1961 on the buddy system with his friend Charlie Merriman, has returned to Smoke Tree without Charlie. Johnny intends to stop only long enough to pay his respects to Charlie's widow and his mother, but Webster Charles, the oldest man in the Mojave Village and the strongest link to the tribe's cultural heritage, has other plans for Johnny. Once those plans are revealed, Johnny stays to honor Charlie Merriman's last request: that Johnny be more than a godfather to the slain soldier's twin sons. Nothing is easy for ...

The ultimate collection of the most historic trees on the planet. Uncover remarkable trees from around the world, many of which have borne witness to key moments in history or reached a scale and age that have allowed them to become a part of history themselves. “[A] rich history … it...

Special Launch Price! In "The Secret Lives of Trees," readers are taken on a fascinating journey through trees, exploring their importance in maintaining healthy ecosystems, mitigating climate change, and providing cultural and historical significance to human societies. From the complex communication systems of trees, including chemical signals and networks of fungi, to their ability to adapt to changing environmental conditions and their role in preventing soil erosion, this book offers a comprehensive overview of these remarkable organisms. It also highlights the challenges and ...

Bloomsbury presents A Beginner's Guide to the Roots of Yoga: How to create a more authentic practice by Nikita Desai read by Nikita Desai, Prasad Rangnekar and Sid Sagar ‘This will play a crucial role in preserving the true spirit of yoga for future generations.’ – Vex King Learn how to...

A Foundational Conservation Story Revived. Ancient writers observed that forests always recede as civilizations develop and grow. The great Roman poet Ovid wrote that before civilization began, “even the pine tree stood on its own very hills” but when civilization took over, “the mountain...

Brought to you by Penguin. To truly grasp the wisdom of a tree, you need to begin thinking like one... From New York Times bestselling author Robert Moor comes a wondrous, curious journey through the wilds of nature and the gnarls of history, exploring how trees – from the mightiest sequoia to...

Deep in the cliffs of China's Wuyi Mountains grows a tea so rare that a few grams from its original mother trees once sold for more than gold. Da Hong Pao — "Big Red Robe" — carries a legend of imperial gratitude, a terroir found nowhere else on Earth, and a centuries-old charcoal-roasting craft passed down through generations of tea masters. This book takes you from the founding myth of the scholar and the red robe, through the geology and cultivars that give Wuyi rock tea its distinctive mineral "rock rhyme," to the modern business of growing, grading, and selling one of the world's ...

THE GLOBAL BESTSELLER By the multi-million-copy author of WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR IS IN THE LIBRARY for fans of BEFORE THE COFFEE GETS COLD Tucked behind the trees in a quiet neighborhood in Tokyo, the beloved Marble café offers a cup of warm, healing matcha to all who pass through its doors...

Night Jasmine Tree, a Somerset award-winning contemporary novel, describes the hidden backstory of an Indian man’s immigration to the U.S. The high caste protagonist fell in love with a lower caste girl in college, but she was rejected by his very conservative family. They married, but deep emotional wounds continued to torment him even after they were well settled in the U.S. The past cannot be willed away. Later, the arresting stories of his childhood and youth he innocently tells his American grandchildren, reveal the silent torment and struggles that originated in India. These ...

In this powerful and innovative book of poetry and wisdom, award-winning spoken-word poet, songwriter, and performer IN-Q inspires us to question everything we know and see around us and inside us, to discover what matters most. ""Poetry celebrates vulnerability as a strength rather than a...

This program is read by the author. From The Onion and Reductress contributor, this collection of essays is a hilarious nostalgic trip through beloved 2000s media, interweaving cultural criticism and personal narrative to examine how a very straight decade forged a very queer woman. "Honest...

From the NAACP Image Award–nominated author of Happily Ever Afters comes a dual POV rom-com about Reggie and Delilah, who fall in love through missed connections and chance meetings on holidays over the course of a year. Perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon and Jenny Han, with crossover appeal for...

From his early work with The Birthday Party to the future sounds of Ghosteen, Nick Cave has rewritten the language of rock ‘n’ roll. Darker with the Dawn uncovers the history and deeper meanings behind Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds’ most well-known songs from “Tupelo”, “The Mercy...

Leading Binnizá and Maya Ch'orti' scientist Jessica Hernandez, PhD, weaves together Indigenous knowledge, environmental science, and personal family stories in her highly anticipated follow-up to the LA Times best-seller Fresh Banana Leaves. Not every environmental problem is a result of...

Tea has been an integral part of Chinese culture for centuries, with its origins dating back to ancient times. Among the various types of tea, Fenghuang Dancong teas hold a special place due to their unique flavor profiles and exceptional health benefits. The tea trees of Chaozhou, China, where Fenghuang Dancong teas are cultivated, have a rich history that is worth exploring. This essay aims to delve into the history of these tea trees and shed light on how they contribute to good health, healing, and happiness.

**Discover the Tranquil World of Bonsai Across Cultures** Delve into the enigmatic realm of Bonsai, where nature's majesty meets artistic precision. "Bonsai Across Cultures" beckons you on a fascinating journey through the tiny yet vast world of these miniature arboreal wonders. Embark on a voyage that traces the deep roots of Bonsai, from its spiritual birthplace in the East to its flourishing branches across the globe. Chapter by chapter, this comprehensive guide lays out a verdant tapestry of Bonsai art, contrasting the shaping and styling techniques that have been honed over centuries. ...

A memoir of family, the Holocaust, trauma, and identity, in which Adam Frankel, a former Obama speechwriter, must come to terms with the legacy of his family’s painful past and discover who he is in the wake of a life-changing revelation about his own origins. “The Survivors is an...

Welcome to Paradise. Daniel's alchemy has hurtled them 112 years into the future where a mysterious tree-shaped structure rises into the Moroccan sky. Generations have passed, but a culture grounded in ancient Yoruba traditions has sprung up. Peri must choose between trusting the friendly strangers she meets and following Ayoub, the terrorist-turned-pirate, into the unknown. She fights to keep her family together, but her faith is shaken. Nothing is as it seems. Caught between two warring factions, Peri must search within herself to discover what truly makes life worth living. How much is ...