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by Wallace J. Nichols
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A landmark book by marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols on the remarkable effects of water on our health and well-being.Why are we drawn to the ocean each summer? Why does being near water set our minds and bodies at ease? In Blue Mind , Wallace J. Nichols revolutionizes how we think about these questions, revealing the remarkable truth about the benefits of being in, on, under, or simply near water. Combining cutting-edge neuroscience with compelling personal stories from top athletes, leading scientists, military veterans, and gifted artists, he shows how proximity to water can improve performance, increase calm, diminish anxiety, and increase professional success.Blue Mind not only illustrates the crucial importance of our connection to water-it provides a paradigm shifting "blueprint" for a better life on this Blue Marble we call home.
From authors Wallace J. Nichols and Wallace Grayce Nichols and illustrator Drew Beckmeyer, Dear Wild Child is a picture book inspired by a letter from a father to his daughter about wildfire, loss, and learning that we carry our homes inside us wherever we go.In the shade of ancient redwood trees by a creek not far from the ocean, a father builds a house for his newborn daughter, where she grows up wild and strong in their coastal canyon home. When a wildfire takes back their beloved house, he writes his now-grown daughter a letter telling her it’s gone.Inspired by the real letter the author wrote his daughter, this poignant story—written together by father and daughter—joyfully declares that a home is more than just wood and stone; it is made of love and can never be taken away. You carry home with you wherever you go.“The art echoes the text’s emphasis on beauty rather than loss . . . In the event’s aftermath, the affecting story’s tone remains openhearted, concluding with sentiments that encourage resilience and reflect on the nature of home.” — Publishers WeeklyIncludes a note from the authors on climate change
Sea turtle populations around the world are endangered, and in recent years tourism has been a critical element in worldwide efforts to save them. More travelers seek meaningful experiences that bring them close to nature and wildlife, and opportunities to interact with and help sea turtles now exist at locations around the globe, from remote beaches to urban labs.In A Worldwide Travel Guide to Sea Turtles, a scientist, a conservationist, and a journalist have come together to provide a guide to the places where people can view sea turtles and participate in authentic conservation projects.Covering five continents and including the South Pacific and Caribbean, the authors direct readers to the parks, reserves, and research sites where they can responsibly observe turtles in the wild, especially nesting beaches where people can see female sea turtles lay eggs and hatchlings make their harrowing journey from nest to sea. Options for on-site lodging and other amenities are included, if available, as well as details of other nearby attractions that travelers may wish to include in their itineraries.
by Wallace J. Nichols
Wallace J. Nichols, Dawn E. Navarro, Robert E. Snodgrass
by Wallace J. Nichols
"Rolling Along on a Blue Marble Dream Coloring Book" was born from the wildly popular and absurdly simple initiative of marine biologist Dr. Wallace J. Nichols. In the last couple of years, blue marbles have been shared around the world with millions of people in celebration of our beautiful, fragile planet. Now, The Blue Marbles Project has set out to pass a blue marble through every person's hand on earth, with a simple message of gratitude along with it. That's the BLUEGAME part and that's where you come in! Join in! Become a voice that rises above the fray to connect people to the planet through gratitude, empathy and love, thereby becoming a catalyst for change in a world that desperately needs your voice. Read about the how to play the game, and keep the blue marble rolling, in this simple coloring book illustrated by children. PLEASE Books are in stock and always available, even if the Amazon listing says differently.
by Wallace J. Nichols
by Wallace J. Nichols
by Wallace J. Nichols
Warum das blaue Nass erfrischt, entspannt und verjüngt Flüsse, Seen und das Meer ziehen uns magisch an. Instinktiv wissen wir, dass Wasser uns gesund und glücklich macht, Stress reduziert und Ruhe bringt. Doch warum eigentlich? Dieser Frage ist der Meeresbiologe Wallace J. Nichols nachgegangen, dessen Leben von der Liebe zum Blauen Planeten geprägt ist. Antworten lieferten ihm Neurowissenschaft, Evolutionsbiologie und Medizin. Die bemerkenswerten Auswirkungen von Wasser auf unsere Gesundheit und unser Wohlbefinden sind tatsächlich belegbar. Die Forschung zeigt, wie die enge Beziehung zum Wasser das menschliche Gehirn formt. »Blue Mind« verbindet wissenschaftliche Fakten mit persönlichen Geschichten rund um die große Faszination für das Wasser in einem im besten Sinne erzählenden Sachbuch.