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Inspired by Robert Macfarlane and curated by Jennie Orchard, an anthology of essays about the joys of giving books to children and young people, from some of the world's most beloved writers. Remember the books that shaped your childhood, sparked your imagination, and ignited a lifelong love of reading? In The Gifts of Reading for the Next Generation, some of the world's most beloved authors share their own transformative reading experiences--the books and stories that set them on the path of becoming the readers and writers they are today. Following the success of its first edition, The Gifts of Reading, this heartwarming collection of essays is a testament to the enduring power of books. By exploring the stories that shaped them, our authors provide a powerful guide to fostering a love of reading in the children and young people in your life. With contributions from Tristan Bancks, William Boyd, Shankari Chandran, Horatio Clare, Nicola Davies, Imtiaz Dharker, Ursula Dubosarsky, Maisie Fieschi, Pico Iyer, Wayne Karlin, Colum McCann, JohnMichael McCann, Ann Morgan, Sir Michael Morpurgo, Dina Nayeri, Matt Ottley, Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai, Alice Pung, Diana Reid, Nilanjana Roy, Nikesh Shukla, Nardi Simpson, Madeleine Thien, Thelma Young Lutunatabua, and John Wood, and an afterword by Julia Eccleshare. All royalties generously donated to the two organizations founded by John Wood, Room to Read and U-Go, promoting literacy and education for girls and young women.

Ob Naturwissenschaftler oder Abenteurer, ob Philosophen oder Poeten, sie alle versprachen sich in den eisigen, sauerstoffarmen Höhen unvergleichliche Erfahrungen und Erkenntnisse, für die es sein Leben zu riskieren lohnt: der Sog von Macht und Angst, das Gefühl von Erhabenheit und das Erleben fragiler Schönheit. In seinem preisgekrönten Debüt, das ihn schlagartig bekannt machte, folgt Robert Macfarlane den Vorstellungswelten der bisweilen fatalen Faszination, die Auftürmungen von Granit-, Basalt- und Kalksteinschichten bis heute in Menschen auslösen, sodass sie nichts anderes mehr als Berge im Kopf haben.

Exploring the transformative idea that rivers are living beings deserving recognition, the book delves into the 'Rights of Nature' movement. Macfarlane embarks on three significant journeys: to Ecuador's threatened cloud-forest rivers, India's struggling waterways, and the defense of Quebec's Mutehekau river. Interwoven with personal reflections on a local chalk stream, this work blends the personal with the political, urging readers to rethink their relationship with nature. It challenges perspectives and emphasizes our interconnected fate with rivers.

Wo gibt es heute noch Wildnis? Robert Macfarlanes Suche nach den letzten unberührten Flecken Natur wird zum lebendigen Streifzug. Er entdeckt abgelegene Inseln und verborgene Gebirge, durchwandert unwegsame Moore und undurchdringliche Wälder. Er schwimmt in brandender See und in stehenden Gewässern, erklimmt windumtoste Gipfel, schläft in Sandkuhlen. Und er begibt sich auf die Spuren derjenigen, die diese Orte vor ihm aufsuchten: Pilger und Philosophen, Forscher und Literaten. Eine sprachmächtige Einladung zum Staunen.

A comprehensive guide to the dyeing and printing of textiles, including descriptions of the chemical properties of various animal and mineral substances commonly used in these industries.

Excerpt from History of Propellers and Steam Navigation: With Biographical Sketches of the Early Inventors Dr. Papin, a Frenchman, Captain Savery, and the Marquis of Worcester, preposed to propel vessels by steam power ap plied in some way to paddles, but the testimony which is left to posterity of their contrivances for that purpose, is so um satisfactory and vague that little can be made out of it. In 1726, a Dr. John Allen published a work in London in which he preposed to propel a vessel by having a horizon tal pipe Open at the stern, into which air or water was to be forced, to propel the boat forward by its reaction. The Doctor tried his scheme on a boat upon a canal, and he states that if steam was used as a power, he had no doubt but it could be moved at the rate of three miles per hour. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Combining enchanting prose with stunning illustrations, this book continues the collaboration between Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris, known for their acclaimed work, The Lost Words. It invites readers into a world where nature's magic is celebrated through lyrical language and beautiful artwork, aiming to reconnect people with the natural environment. The themes of loss and regeneration resonate throughout, making it a poignant exploration of the relationship between language and the natural world.

The book showcases the enchanting artwork of Jackie Morris, celebrated for its wildness, beauty, and power. One of her remarkable paintings, The Kingfisher, has been adapted into a 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle, allowing fans to engage with the art in a new and interactive way. This unique transformation adds a tactile element to the visual experience, inviting both art lovers and puzzle enthusiasts to appreciate the intricate details of Morris's work.

From the bestselling, prize-winning authors of beloved cult phenomena The Lost Words and The Lost Spells 'Breathtaking and magical. Jackie Morris has created something that you could spend all day looking at' New Statesman 'Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris have made a thing of astonishing beauty' Observer Discover and share the wonders of the wild world as seen in The Lost Words and The Lost Spells... This collection of 100 postcards features artwork and words from two beloved modern classics, in which Jackie Morris and Robert Macfarlane celebrate the creatures, trees and plants of nearby nature, from Acorn to Wren, by way of Curlew and Kingfisher, Silver Birch and Snow Hare, Goldfinch and Gorse. The front of each card bears one of Morris's Greenaway Medal-winning paintings; on the reverse, you will find an accompanying quotation from one of the spell-poems in the Lost books, as well as an identification of the species shown on the card. The remaining space is left blank for you to fill in these wild cards with pen, pencil or paint - and then send them out into the world to make and renew connections.

Podzemí je velkolepá průzkumná cesta do říše podsvětí, jak se objevuje v mýtech, literatuře, paměti i samotné zemi. V dlouho očekávané knize nám Robert Macfarlane nabízí mimořádný pohled na náš vztah k temnotě, pohřbívání a minulosti i budoucnosti naší planety. Macfarlaneův lyrický a působivý text mocně promlouvá k současnému světu v celé jeho šíři. Od pozoruhodných úvodních stran až po dojemný závěr je to cesta úžasu, žalu, strachu a naděje. Tahle kniha změní způsob, jakým nahlížíte na svět. Po cestě „hlubokým časem“ – závratnými prostory geologického času – se přesouváme od původu vesmíru k Zemi po vyhynutí lidí, zastavujeme se u pohřebišť doby bronzové, pařížských katakomb, tajících Grónských ledovců, bezhvězdných řek a arktických mořských jeskyní, podzemních fungálních sítí, pomocí nichž spolu komunikují stromy, a hlubinné „skrýše“, kde se má po následujících 100 000 let skladovat jaderný odpad. Macfarlaneův lyrický a působivý text mocně promlouvá k současnému světu v celé jeho šíři. Od pozoruhodných úvodních stran až po dojemný závěr je to cesta úžasu, žalu, strachu a naděje. Podzemí je nový přelom v Macfarleneově dlouholetém mapování vztahů mezi krajinou a lidským srdcem. Tahle kniha, zároveň odvěká i naléhavá, změní způsob, jakým nahlížíte na svět. Za knihu Podzemí získal autor roku 2019 Wainwright Prize – ocenění za nejlepší knihu z oblasti přírody. Doslov Václav Cílek.