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This fascinating yet disquieting audiobook finds that we are running out of dirt, and it's no laughing matter. An engaging natural and cultural history of soil that sweeps from ancient civilizations to modern times, Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations explores the compelling idea that we are, and have long been, using up Earth's soil. Once bare of protective vegetation and exposed to wind and rain, cultivated soils erode bit by bit, slowly enough to be ignored in a single lifetime but fast enough over centuries to limit the lifespan of civilizations.

In Dirt to Soil, Gabe Brown tells the story of his ranch's amazing journey and offers a wealth of innovative solutions to our most pressing and complex contemporary agricultural challenge - restoring the soil. The Brown’s Ranch model, developed over 20 years of experimentation and refinement, focuses on regenerating resources by continuously enhancing the living biology in the soil.

Dirt Rich Living: From Corporate Cubicles to Udder Chaos is the brutally honest, often hilarious story of starting over the hard way. With no manual, no backup plan, and no clue what he’s doing, Morgan shares the flubs, the breakthroughs, and the grace that comes from betting big on yourself.

A luminous and deeply personal celebration of the trees that have shaped one scientist's life and can help save our planet. Blending her talent for artful storytelling with her expertise as a botanist, biologist and biochemist, The Trees I Love is Diana Beresford-Kroeger’s love letter to the...

“A work of real passion.”—The New York Times "A seamless melding of poetry and science.”—Wall Street Journal An exquisite exploration of the power of flowers, placing them at the center of the story of how evolution created the world we know today We live on a floral planet, yet...

Meet the deities, spirits, and beings of the plant kingdom who want to be your magical allies! Unlock the sacred power of nature through dozens of brand-new spells and rituals. Discover your personal plant familiar and open yourself to a new way of working with nature in your magical practice...

A spellbinding guide to the entwined evolution of humans and flowers—and what they can teach us about life The love story between flowers and humans is millions of years old. Over millennia of ecological changes and challenges, flowers have inspired us, comforted us, and taught us some of our...

Your next business venture could be as simple as dirt and as valuable as gold. The true entrepreneur knows that financial potential can be found even in the most unlikely of places. But would you believe that the future of eco-friendly self-sufficiency lies in harnessing the organic waste so typically overlooked by most of us?

From two of the world's top scientists and one of the world's top science writers (all parents), Dirt Is Good is a Q&A-based guide to everything you need to know about kids and germs. "Is it OK for my child to eat dirt?" Jack Gilbert and Rob Knight are bombarded with questions like this every week from parents all over the world. Google a question like this, and you'll be overwhelmed with answers. The Internet is rife with speculation and misinformation about the risks and benefits of what most parents think of as simply germs, but which scientists now call the microbiome.

Winner of the 2026 OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature Finalist for the 2025 Hilary Weston Writers' Trust Non-Fiction Prize A Globe and Mail Best Book of the Year In her memoir The Snag, the acclaimed, award-winning author of Shame on Me, Tessa McWatt, takes on personal and collective grief...

Incredible stories from the Brilliant and Bizarre World of Plants Get ready for a wild ride throughthe most shocking, inspiring and downright unbelievable stories about plant life, from the experts at Botanic Gardens of Sydney. This is your backstage pass to the drama, mystery and importance of...

A heart-led, transformative book that uses the wisdom of flowers as teachers, with each chapter offering soulful reflections, in a relatable, humorous, and empowering tone. Bloom into your greatest potential. Embark on a journey from seed to soul, with the wild wisdom of flowers. Using flowers...

In the 200 years since we discovered that microbes cause infectious diseases, we've battled to keep them at bay. But a recent explosion of scientific knowledge has led to undeniable evidence that early exposure to these organisms is beneficial to our children's well-being. Our current emphasis on hyper-cleanliness is taking a toll on our children's lifelong health. This engaging and important book explains how the millions of microbes that live in our bodies influence childhood development.

Winner of the BC National Award for Non-Fiction A tree planter's vivid story of a unique subculture and the magical life of the forest. Charlotte Gill spent twenty years working as a tree planter in the forests of Canada. During her million-tree career, she encountered hundreds of clearcuts...

God of Dirt is a podcast that explores how reconnecting with our people, place, and purpose through faith, nature, healing, and meaningful conversations can lead us back to the abundant life we were created to live.

Over the years, we have been asked some really tough questions about organic grain farming. The Dirt on Organic Farming podcast brings honest and fair answers to six common criticisms of organic agriculture by openly discussing the sometimes messy promise of the organic opportunity. We combine expert interviews with real world examples to get beyond "us vs. them" and towards a more informed understanding of organic agriculture. Created by the Organic Agronomy Training Service (OATS) with co-hosts Mallory Krieger & Nate Powell-Palm and producer Michaela Elias. Learn more at ...

Country girl and best-selling novelist Rachael Treasure had worked hard to build a long-dreamed-of lifestyle on her own patch of dirt in Tasmania's rugged and beautiful wilderness. But through the breakdown of her marriage, Rachael lost her family farm and, in her words, lost her way in life. Discovering an all-new compass to live by, she took her two kids and her dogs and left the beaten path.

The Dirt on Gardening Podcast brings real talk and science to gardeners of every level. Hosted by Andre the Farmer, Urban Gardening with Gray, and The Chocolate Botanist, this near-weekly podcast (Tuesdays at 7 PM EST) blends casual conversation with expert insight on horticulture, botany, and practical gardening. Whether you're growing in a small urban space, tending land in the countryside, or nurturing houseplants indoors, you’ll get actionable how-to advice, plant science made approachable, and honest discussions rooted in experience. From beginner basics to advanced techniques, these ...

Brought to you by Penguin. From New York Times bestselling authors Dr Josh Axe and Dr Will Cole, the essential guide to reversing your physical decline and regaining energy Did you know that nearly all your organs regenerate within a year? The stomach lining can heal in as little as two to nine...

Talkin’ Dirt is a podcast about farming, soil, and the people working to grow real food today. Host Robert Peters travels to farms big and small, sitting down with growers, ranchers, and agricultural innovators who are rebuilding soil, feeding their communities, and finding creative ways to make farming work. Each episode is an honest conversation about the challenges, traditions, and surprising successes happening in agriculture right now. If you care about food, land, and the future of farming, you’ll feel right at home here.