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'An important book and a pleasure to read.' - Raynor Winn, author
of The Salt Path 'You will never look at a tree in the same way
again after reading this mesmerising book. Gooley drops learning as
lightly as blossom falls in spring.' - John Lewis-Stempel 'Tristan
Gooley has done trees the greatest service.' - Isabella Tree 'It
was a lightbulb moment! I thought I knew my local woods - I walk
there almost every day. But it's a thrill to see it through fresh
eyes, to develop a much deeper understanding.' - Peter Gibbs, Chair
of BBC Gardeners' Question Time 'Wherever you are - city or
wilderness - if you want to understand the secrets of trees you
pass, this is the book to read...Tristan has the rare gift of
explaining the most complex ideas with humour and deep insight.' -
Peter Thomas, Emeritus Reader in Plant Ecology at Keele University,
author of Trees Do two trees ever appear identical? No, but why?
Every small difference is a clue. Each tree we meet is filled with
signs that reveal secrets about the life of that tree and the
landscape we stand in. The clues are easy to spot when you know
what to look for, but remain invisible to most people. In How to
Read a Tree, you'll discover the simple principles that explain the
shapes and patterns you can see in trees and what they mean. And
you'll learn rare skills that can be applied every time you pass a
tree, whether you are in a town or a wilder spot. As the author of
the international bestsellers The Walker's Guide and How to Read
Water, Tristan Gooley knows how to uncover the phenomena worth
looking for. He has been instructing people in the art of reading
trees for two decades and this book includes signs that will not be
found in any other book in the world. Once you have learned to see
these things it is impossible to unsee them. We will never look at
a tree the same way again.
Telegraph Best Books of 2021 'A wonderfully enthusiastic guide to
how we can all learn how to understand the weather simply by
looking and feeling, smelling and touching... scientifically
rigorous and accessible' Observer 'Gooley marshals a riveting
compendium of weather-reading skills . . . he has plenty of facts
at his fingertips with which to excite' The Times The weather
changes as we walk around a tree or turn down a street. There is a
secret world of weather - one that we all live in, but very few
see. Each day we pass dozens of small weather signs that reveal
what the weather is doing all around us - and what is about to
happen. The clues are easy to spot when you know how, but remain
invisible to most people. In The Secret World of Weather you'll
discover the simple rules that explain the weather signs. And
you'll learn rare skills that enhance every minute you spend
outdoors, whether you are in a town, on a beach or in a wilder
spot. As the author of the international bestsellers The Walker's
Guide and How to Read Water, Tristan Gooley knows how to de-code
the phenomena and signs to look for. As he says, 'I want you to get
to know these signs as I have, as characters. By studying their
habits and behaviours, the signs come to life and the meaning
reveals itself. From this flows an ability to read what is
happening and what is about to happen.' This is the ultimate guide
to exploring an undiscovered world, one that hides in front of our
eyes. 'A sensitive study that combines theoretical physics with
beautiful nature writing' Telegraph 'This breezy new book reveals
how to read nature's very own weather forecast . . . full of
fascinating trivia' Daily Mail
'Never have I felt so connected to the natural world than when
trailing . . . The direction of the wind is noted almost
subconsciously, the alarm calls of birds are obvious and the track
and sign of all the other animals, even insects, crossing your
trail reveal themselves. It's a strangely peaceful state where
every sense seems to be stretched to the limit in a state of
extreme concentration, and yet one feels completely relaxed and at
peace. The whole of nature is revealed within an animal trail.'
John Rhyder explores the world of British mammals, birds, reptiles
and amphibians through their tracks and other signs, including
scat, feeding, damage to trees, dens, beds and nests, providing a
fully explained and illustrated guide to the natural world around
us. Following years of extensive research from one of the UK's
leading wildlife trackers, Track and Sign is illustrated with line
drawings and photographs, making identification in the field
effective and accurate for both the complete beginner and the
expert naturalist.
'It's like being given some sort of magical text... eye-opening and
invaluable.' India Knight, Sunday Times 'Even the intrepid Bear
Grylls could learn a trick or two from this book' The Times The
ultimate guide to what the land, sun, moon, stars, trees, plants,
animals, sky and clouds can reveal - when you know what to look
for. Includes over 850 outdoor clues and signs for you to enjoy the
wonders of the outdoors from your living room. This top ten
bestseller is the result of Tristan Gooley's two decades of
pioneering outdoors experience and six years of instructing,
researching and writing. It includes lots of outdoor clues and
signs that will not be found in any other book in the world. As
well as the most comprehensive guide to natural navigation for
walkers ever compiled, it also contains clues for weather
forecasting, tracking, city walks, coast walks, night walks and
dozens of other areas.
'A paean to the beauty and majesty of nature, especially the nature
we overlook in our back gardens and local parks... And like all the
best books, it makes the world around you a lot more interesting' -
Spectator 'Beautifully written... I promise you will feel more in
tune with the world around after reading only one chapter of Wild
Signs and Star Paths, let alone the book in its entirety' - Royal
Institute of Navigation 'A beautifully written almanac of tricks
and tips that we've lost along the way' - Observer Tristan Gooley,
author of the internationally bestselling How To Read Water and The
Walker's Guide to Outdoor Clues & Signs, shows how it is
possible to achieve a level of outdoors awareness that will enable
you to sense direction from stars and plants, forecast weather from
woodland sounds and predict the next action of an animal from its
body language - instantly. Although once common, this now rare
awareness would be labelled by many as a 'sixth sense'. We have
become so distanced from this way of experiencing our environment
that it may initially seem hard to believe that it is possible, but
Tristan Gooley uses a collection of 'keys' to show how everyone can
develop this ability and enjoy the outdoors in an exciting way -
one that is both new and ancient.
From the bestselling author of THE WALKER'S GUIDE TO OUTDOOR CLUES
AND SIGNS A must-have book for walkers, sailors, swimmers, anglers
and everyone interested in the natural world, in How To Read Water,
Natural Navigator Tristan Gooley shares knowledge, skills, tips and
useful observations to help you enjoy the landscape around you and
learn about the magic of the outdoors from your living room.
Includes over 700 clues, signs and patterns. From wild swimming in
Sussex to wayfinding in Oman, via the icy mysteries of the Arctic,
Tristan Gooley draws on his own pioneering journeys to reveal the
secrets of ponds, puddles, rivers, oceans and more to show us all
the skills we need to read the water around us.
**From the bestselling author of THE WALKER'S GUIDE TO OUTDOOR
CLUES AND SIGNS and HOW TO READ WATER, The Sunday Times Book Of The
Year** Tristan Gooley, author of THE NATURAL NAVIGATOR demonstrates
how it is possible to connect profoundly with the lands we travel
through, even from the comfort of your living room. In THE NATURAL
EXPLORER he combines the work of the some of the most insightful
travellers of the past two thousand years with his own experience.
The most rewarding travel experiences do not depend on our
destination or the length of our journey, but on our levels of
awareness. A short walk can compare with an epic journey, when we
take the time to focus on the things that dramatically enrich each
journey. Exploration is no longer about hardship, long distances,
or even venturing beyond the borders of your own home. It is about
celebrating the sense of connection and discovery that is possible
in all our travels.
**From the Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of
THE WALKER'S GUIDE TO OUTDOOR CLUES AND SIGNS and HOW TO READ
WATER** 'Changes the way you experience the world' -- Sunday Times
'Wonderfully stimulating' -- Michael Palin Discover the lost art of
reading nature's own signposts with this beautiful tenth
anniversary edition of The Natural Navigator. Starting with a
simple question - 'Which way am I looking?' - Tristan Gooley blends
natural science, myth, folklore and the history of travel to
introduce you to the forgotten art of finding your way using
nature's clues, from the feel of a rock to the look of the moon.
Using Tristan's expert insight and anecdotes, you'll develop a
unique insight into the world around you. From learning why some
trees grow the way they do and how they can help you find your way
in the countryside, to discovering how it's possible to find North
simply by looking at a puddle and how natural signs can be used to
navigate on the open ocean or in the heart of the city. Wonderfully
detailed and full of fascinating stories, this is the seminal guide
to the rediscovered art of natural navigation. The Natural
Navigator is user-friendly, practical and packed with beautiful
illustrations to help natural navigators on their instrument-free
journey. Beautifully repackaged, this edition includes a new tenth
anniversary preface from the author, celebrating ten years of this
seminal guide to nature.
With over 1.5 million posts on Instagram tagged with #drone, a
revolution in photography is taking place over our heads. At the
forefront of this revolution are the innovators who have instantly
elevated drone photography to the level of art, pioneering their
own distinctive bird's-eye view on genres ranging from landscape
and architecture to nature and sports. Masters of Drone Photography
orbits the world of 16 leading lights, each with a creative vision
of how, where, and why drones should be used to create stunning
photography. Through probing Q&A style interviews, beautifully
reproduced images, captions telling the story of each picture, and
detailed technical information, the reader is given an insight into
the photographers' working practices, from their career paths and
inspirations, to the equipment and techniques they employ to create
their breathtaking and visionary works. The book includes work by
the following photographers: JP and Mike Andrews, Francesco
Cattuto, Amos Chapple, Tugo Cheng, Stacy Garlington, Tobias Hagg,
David Hopley, Karim Iliya, Fergus Kennedy, Petra Leary, Andy
Leclerc, Florian Ledoux, Bachir Mouzarkel, Kara Murphy and Sean
Stalteri.
Eyes were one of the very first body parts to evolve more than 500
million years ago, and their structure has remained virtually
unchanged through most of evolutionary history. But eyes alone were
never enough for Homo sapiens. From the mastery of fire a million
years ago to the smartphone today, humans have repeatedly invented
new ways to see their surroundings, each other and themselves.
Artificial light, art, mirrors, writing, lenses, printing,
photography, film, television, smartphones - these tools didn't
just add to our visual repertoire, they shaped cultures around the
world and made us who we are. Drawing on sources from anthropology
to zoology, neuroscience to Netflix, As Far As the Eye Can See
traces the history of seeing from the first evolutionary stirrings
of sight and discovers that each time we changed how or what we
see, we changed ourselves and the world around us. Along the way,
it finds, sight slowly eclipsed our other senses. Are we now at
'peak seeing', the author asks. Can our eyes keep up with
technology? Have we gone as far as the eye can see?
A deep knowledge of our natural environment is no longer a vital
part of everyday survival, certainly for those of us living in
cities and working in weatherproof offices. Unless we have an
inherent love of the great outdoors, do we really need to connect
with nature? Bestselling author Tristan Gooley believes that real
connection, no matter how small, can enrich us as individuals,
allowing us to see every living thing in its own intricate network.
Offering a host of techniques, he helps us awaken our senses and
deepen our understanding of nature's cycles, conflicts and
relationships. By cultivating the right mindset we can gain a
better appreciation of the world, both indoors and outdoors. One in
the new series of books from The School of Life, launched January
2014: How to Age by Anne Karpf How to Develop Emotional Health by
Oliver James How to Be Alone by Sara Maitland How to Deal with
Adversity by Christopher Hamilton How to Think About Exercise by
Damon Young How to Connect with Nature by Tristan Gooley
Starting with a simple question - 'Which way am I looking?' -
Tristan Gooley blends natural science, myth, folklore and the
history of travel to introduce you to the rare and ancient art of
finding your way using nature's own sign-posts, from the feel of a
rock to the look of the moon. With Tristan's help, you'll learn why
some trees grow the way they do and how they can help you find your
way in the countryside. You'll discover how it's possible to find
North simply by looking at a puddle and how natural signs can be
used to navigate on the open ocean and in the heart of the city.
Wonderfully detailed and full of fascinating stories, this is a
glorious exploration of the rediscovered art of natural navigation.
The Natural Navigator Pocket Guide is a user-friendly, practical
book and the beautiful illustrations are a useful tool to help
travellers on their instrument-free journey.
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