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NONFICTION
Released: March 19, 2012
Kirkus Star THE FOREST UNSEEN: A YEAR'S WATCH IN NATURE
by David George Haskell
"Exceptional observations of the biological world worthy of any naturalist's library."
An extraordinary, intimate view of life in an old-growth forest. Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: April 3, 2012
BEFORE THEY'RE GONE: A FAMILY'S YEAR-LONG QUEST TO EXPLORE AMERICA'S MOST ENDANGERED NATIONAL PARKS
by Michael Lanza
"Intriguing premise; decent execution--certainly of interest to environmentalists and other eco-minded readers."
One family's year-long adventure exploring the national parks of the United States. Read full book review >
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NONFICTION
Released: April 17, 2012
THE MAN WHO PLANTED TREES: LOST GROVES, CHAMPION TREES, AND AN URGENT PLAN TO SAVE THE PLANET
by Jim Robbins
"A rousing call-to-action to plant trees to save the environment."
A serious investigation into the importance of trees as the "earth's filter." Read full book review >