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Show nature the kindness it deserves Whether you long to see
butterflies flit across your flowerbeds or hear birdsong all year
round, there's something endlessly rewarding about playing host to
wildlife. With practical projects and helpful tips for gardens big
and small, this guide will help boost local biodiversity and
benefit countless native species. Learn how to: Choose the best
type of bird feeder and seed for your feathered friends Build
natural habitats and provide shelter for all manner of insects Make
sugaring recipes to attract butterflies and moths Select the right
pollinator plants for bees in every season Wherever you do it - on
a balcony, in a garden or across acres of land - you too can create
the perfect sanctuary for an abundance of creatures.
How can we challenge the judgements we don't even know we're
making? Unconscious bias affects us all. From the smallest
assumption to the most sweeping generalization, the way we think
about others can unknowingly influence our behaviour and shape our
culture. Acting as your mentor and guide, this book will take you
through the most common forms of prejudice, including gender, race,
size, age and sexuality. It also explores the psychology behind our
biases and provides actionable tips and simple exercises to help
you combat implicit judgements. You will learn: Why our biases
matter How to identify your own biases Techniques to mitigate
unconscious bias How to make objective decisions
Discover the joys and health-giving benefits of nurturing a garden
We have long been aware of the positive effects of spending time in
nature and how it can be a powerful antidote to the stresses of
modern life. Science now tells us that cultivating a green space of
our own can be restorative and even transformative for our physical
and mental well-being, with a proven ability to reduce depression
and anxiety, boost our happiness levels and provide a feeling of
balance and calm. Gardening for Mind, Body and Soul will help you:
- Explore which plants release scents to help uplift and soothe. -
Discover the ways gardening can boost physical and mental
well-being, and promote feelings of balance and calm. - Learn about
birdsong and how it can boost happiness and creativity. -
Experience the wonders of growing plants from seeds, and how it
teaches us to slow down and appreciate the simple things.
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Nadine Gordimer
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R398
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