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In this wide-ranging exploration of the role of forests in Western thought, Robert Pogue Harrison enriches our understanding not only of the forest's place in the cultural imagination of the West, but also of the ecological dilemmas that now confront us so urgently. Consistently insightful and beautifully written, this work is especially compelling at a time when the forest, as a source of wonder, respect, and meaning, disappears daily from the earth.
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Of all our childhood memories, few are quite as thrilling, or as tactile, as those of climbing trees. Scampering up the rough trunk, spying on the world from the cool green shelter of the canopy, lying on a limb and looking up through the leaves at the summer sun almost made it seem as if we were made for trees, and trees for us.Even in adulthood, trees retain their power, from the refreshing way their waves of green break the monotony of a cityscape...
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One thing that all humans have in common, without exception, is that we are all organic, natural beings. Therefore, is it irrational to believe that we can use the immensity of natural resources that God has placed within our reach to improve our health? Using plants and herbs to fight diseases was the first form of medicine. You can learn how to use God's natural gifts to treat chronic ailments that seem to have no other remedy. In this book, I will...
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Avocados are bumpy fruits used to make many delicious dishes. In this low-level title, leveled text and colorful photos help young readers learn about the avocado's life cycle. A picture glossary provides support for unfamiliar terms, and special features highlight what avocados need to grow, show how avocados are used, and put the steps of the avocado's life cycle in one place.
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Apple juice is easy to find at stores. But making this tasty drink is a long process. In this informative book, early readers explore how apple juice is made, including how apple trees grow, how apples are harvested, and how they're processed into juice. Leveled text and factory photographs will help readers understand the process, while special features map where apples are grown, highlight apple stats, and show the apple seed to juice process in...
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