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No running water, no car, no electricity or any of the things it powers: the internet, phone, washing machine, radio, or light bulb. Just a wooden cabin, on a smallholding, by the edge of a stand of spruce. The Way Home is a modern-day Walden - an honest and lyrical account of a remarkable life lived in nature without modern technology. Mark Boyle, author of The Moneyless Man, explores the hard-won joys of building a home with his bare hands, learning to make fire, collecting water from the stream, foraging, and fishing.

Animal migration is a magnificent sight: a mile-long blanket of cranes rising from a Nebraska river and filling the sky; hundreds of thousands of wildebeests marching across the Serengeti; a blaze of orange as millions of monarch butterflies spread their wings to take flight. Nature’s great migrations have captivated countless spectators, none more so than premier ecologist David S. Wilcove. In No Way Home, his awe is palpable - as are the growing threats to migratory animals.

For decades, his family rescued lost and forgotten donkeys in the Irish countryside. He had no idea that one day, the donkeys would rescue him. Sanctuary is the remarkable true story of how faith turned one lost man’s life around with the help of the rescue animals who loved him. It’s an antidote to despair and a call to hope, revealing the beauty and wonder of Ireland as you’ve never seen it before.

Stranded: No Way Home Series Summary "Stranded: No Way Home" chronicles three extraordinary stories of survival when individuals found themselves cut off from civilization with no clear path to rescue. From the vast emptiness of the Atlantic Ocean to the impenetrable depths of the Amazon rainforest to the merciless expanse of Antarctica, these tales reveal the remarkable human capacity for adaptation when all connection to the known world is severed. Each episode explores not only the physical challenges of survival in extreme isolation but also the psychological journey of maintaining hope ...

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Born and raised in the South Yorkshire mining village of Hoyland Common, it seemed all too likely that Richard Hines would end up working in the pits, especially when, unlike his older brother Barry, he failed the 11+. Crushed by this, and persecuted by the cruelty of his teachers, Richard spent his time in the fields. One morning, he came across a nest of kestrels. Instantly captivated, he sought out ancient falconry texts from the local library.

Fast fashion is the ultimate toxic relationship. It's bad news for the planet, our brains and our bank balances. We can't go on like this; our shopping habits need an overhaul. Journalist Lauren Bravo loves clothes more than anything, but she's called time on her affair with fast fashion in search of a slower, saner way of dressing. In this book, she'll help you do the same.

Practical Tips to Conserve Water in Your Daily LifeWater is one of our most precious resources, and conserving it is crucial for the sustainability of our environment and the well-being of future generations. There are many simple yet effective ways to reduce water usage in our daily lives.One of the easiest ways to conserve water is by fixing leaks. A small drip from a faucet can waste over 20 gallons of water a day. Regularly checking and repairing leaks in pipes, faucets, and toilets can make a significant difference.Installing water-efficient fixtures is another practical method. Low-flow ...