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  Words from the Hedge - A...

  Richard Negus

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   Words from the Hedge   is a passionate evocation of the history, beauty and importance of our hedgerows by a craftsman who has been laying hedges for almost three decades and has the scars to prove it. 
  
  
  Hedges are as old as civilisation and as emblematic of the British countryside as chalk streams, hay meadows and oak trees. But unlike woodland and rivers, farmland hedges remain on the periphery of the public consciousness, often going unnoticed and almost always underappreciated. Wielding his pen as deftly he does a billhook, professional hedgelayer Richard Negus takes us on a journey that reveals these ribbons of thorn and barb are so much more than mere decoration or boundary markers. They are essential for much-needed wildlife recovery. If we don't get our hedges right, there is little hope for species like the almost-extinct turtledove.
  
  
  And yet, no hedge is truly 'wild'; each one is a testament to generations of human skill and labour, requiring ongoing maintenance to survive and thrive. But there is a problem: we need more hedgelayers, and this is something Negus is trying to solve.
  
  
  Introducing a lively band of fellow countrymen and countrywomen along the way, Negus explores everything from the practical complexities of modern farming and land ownership to the challenges faced by conservationists. Written with vigour and humour, as well as rare insight and honesty,  Words from the Hedge  is a timely exploration of how we can use hedges to make the British countryside a place where nature has a home.

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  Ava and the Crystal - A Bedtime...

  Barnaby Thorn

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  Follow Ava, a 10-year-old girl, as she journeys through the depths of the forests in Sussex, 
  England, in this enchanting children’s bedtime story filled with gentle adventure and 
  emotional discovery. Drawn by a flickering light in the distance, Ava steps into a magical 
  woodland world where each challenge she faces represents a different negative emotion. 
  Through tasks shaped by Fear, Anxiety, Sadness, and Depression, this uplifting children’s 
  wellbeing book helps young listeners understand big feelings in a safe and comforting way. 
  With the guidance of a mysterious cat named Clue, Ava learns emotional courage, self- 
  awareness, and kids’ emotional resilience, ultimately earning a glowing crystal that reminds 
  her how to cope with and conquer these difficult emotions. 
  When Ava returns home and goes back to school, she uses her newfound confidence to overcome 
  the worries that once kept her from fitting in and focusing on her work, making this a perfect 
  Kids' Mindfulness and Relaxation Story for Young Listeners. 
  Written as a soothing children’s adventure audiobook, the story is read in a softly spoken 
  British accent, specially designed for bedtime, so children can drift off peacefully, feel 
  reassured, and gently ease their worries.

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  In Search of the Old Ones - An...

  Anthony D. Fredericks

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  Ancient trees stand as sentinels against all odds while Earth and its people have changed around them. Award-winning author Anthony D. Fredericks examines their awe-inspiring longevity and evolutionary intelligence, drawing on expert interviews, scientific research, and a remarkable reverence for the environment. 
   
  Fredericks focuses on ten of the oldest trees in the United States, ranging from the 1,200-year-old Seven Sisters Oak, a Southern icon draped in Spanish moss that has survived several hurricanes, to the Palmer’s Oak in Southern California that has cloned itself for 13,000 years to stay alive. Other trees include bristlecone pines, regarded as some of the oldest trees in the world, the quaking aspen known as Pando with more than 45,000 identical branches, the Bennett Juniper that grows on land heavily glaciated by the last ice age, and sequoias, the world’s largest trees. Each tree profile opens with time travel stories that provide global historical context and explore the geography at the time when the tree took root.  
   
  In present day, Fredericks walks among many of the trees so that readers may too. His immersive perspective captures the trees’ grandeur and sage presence while exploring the science behind their resilience. 
   
  A tree that’s lived more than 1,000 years is living archaeology—a tangible connection between the planet’s past and present that helps us better understand its future. Fredericks investigates these extended lifespans and their implications on ecology and humanity. In Search of the Old Ones marvels at thecomplexity of roots, the determination of growth, and the wisdom of forests.  
   
  Beneath spreading canopies, readers will experience the strength and magnificence of the country’s most wondrous trees. 
   
  A supplemental PDF is included with this audiobook.

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  The Farmyard Set - A celebration...

  Hannah Dale

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  An exciting larger edition of a beautifully illustrated celebration of our favourite farmyard animals.
  This beautiful new edition of The Farmyard Set is bigger in size, ensuring a closer look at the world's favourite farm animals.
  Readers of The Country Set and Flying the Nest should dust down their wellingtons once again and come and meet The Farmyard Set. This handsome and lavishly illustrated gift book features 50 of farming's best-loved creatures, brought to life by award-winning artist Hannah Dale. Among them are old favourites, such as the Jersey cow and the Gloucester Old Spot, the Indian Runner duck and the Shetland pony, known for their charm and striking appearance.
  Alongside each illustration, Hannah Dale provides detailed descriptions and fascinating facts that help us learn more about the character and background of each beloved animal.

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  R Programming - R Data...

  Andy Vickler

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  This book is like a friend who advises and guides you on how to use the ggplot2 package for making data visualizations. With this book, you will learn how to get started with data visualization in R. You will learn basic concepts of graphics, and you will also learn how to perform statistical analyses. 
  This book is for everyone who faces a difficult task when trying to make data visualizations using R. It is also for people who are interested in learning more about statistics and graphical techniques. 
  The book also teaches listeners how to get started with ggplot2, and it also introduces the basics of R so that listeners are aware of the basic commands and functions in R, as well as importing libraries. 
  R has transformed the way statistical modeling approaches are applied, and has become a tool which is commonly used by analysts, programmers and visual artists alike. Its ease of use and flexibility make it an invaluable tool for working with large amounts of data. This book provides you with a comprehensive guide to how R can be used for data visualization. You'll learn how to use the statistical modeling and graphics packages in R, as well as gain an understanding of the principles behind both traditional and modern data visualization techniques. 
  Think of R as a programming language that provides access to the power of machine learning and statistical computing. It's software used by statisticians and data scientists, with its capabilities in statistics, data visualization, machine learning, and more.

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  Returning the Self to Nature -...

  Jeanine M. Canty

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  Using the lens of ecopsychology, Returning the Self to Nature shows that the pervasive and extreme forms of narcissism we find in many modern societies are fundamentally the result of alienation from the natural world. But it doesn't have to be that way. 
   
   
   
  Returning the Self to Nature is written for the person who no longer wishes to function in a world that revolves around selfish, disconnected identity models and yearns to step into healthy relationships with one's self, one's community, and our planet. 
   
   
     
  Seeing the suffering of the planet and that of humans as inseparably linked—the ecological crisis as psychological crisis, and vice versa—opens the door to a mutuality of healing between people and nature. At the heart of both chronic and acute forms of narcissism is a socially constructed false self. 
   
    
   
  Through unflinching analysis and meditation practices that encourage visualizing and embodying the wild naturalness of being human, the listener will gain skills to begin experiencing a courageous, pluralistic, and ecological self. This book is an invitation to wake up from the dream of the false self and join the movement toward social and planetary healing.

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