The Best-Selling Tree Audiobooks of All Time

Most people think of New Jersey as a suburban-industrial corridor that runs between New York and Philadelphia. Yet in the low center of the state is a near wilderness, larger than most national parks, which has been known since the seventeenth century as the Pine Barrens.The term refers to the predominant trees in the vast forests that cover the area and to the quality of the soils below, which are too sandy and acid to be good for farming. On all sides, however, developments of one kind or another have gradually moved in, so that now the central and integral forest is reduced to about a thousand square miles.

Although New Jersey has the heaviest population density of any state, huge segments of the Pine Barrens remain uninhabited. The few people who dwell in the region, the €œPineys,€ are little known and often misunderstood. Here McPhee uses his uncanny skills as a journalist to explore the history of the region and describe the people€”and their distinctive.

What if the stories of trees and people are more closely linked than we ever imagined? Winner of the World Wildlife Fund's 2020 Jan Wolkers PrizeOne of Science News's "Favorite Books of 2020" A New York Times "New and Noteworthy" BookA 2020 Woodland Book of the YearGold Winner of the 2020 Foreword INDIES Award in Ecology & EnvironmentBronze Winner of the 2021 Independent Publisher Book Award in Environment/Ecology. People across the world know that to tell how old a tree is, you count its rings.

Few people, however, know that research into tree rings has also made amazing contributions to our understanding of Earth's climate history and its influences on human civilization over the past 2,000 years. In her captivating book Tree Story, Valerie Trouet reveals how the seemingly simple and relatively familiar concept of counting tree rings has inspired far-reaching scientific breakthroughs that illuminate the complex interactions between nature and people. Trouet, a leading tree-ring scientist, takes us out into the field, from remote African villages to radioactive Russian forests, offering readers an insider's look at tree-ring research, a discipline known as dendrochronology. Tracing her own professional journey while exploring dendrochronology's history and applications, Trouet describes the basics of how tell-tale tree cores are collected and dated with ring-by-ring precision, explaining the unexpected and momentous insights we've gained from the resulting samples. Blending popular science, travelogue, and cultural history, Tree Story highlights exciting findings of tree-ring research, including the fate of lost pirate treasure, successful strategies for surviving California wildfire, the secret to Genghis Khan's victories, the connection between Egyptian pharaohs and volcanoes, and even the role of olives in the fall of Rome. These fascinating tales are deftly woven together to show us how dendrochronology sheds light on global climate dynamics and uncovers the clear links between humans and our leafy neighbors. Trouet delights us with her dedication to the tangible appeal of studying trees, a discipline that has taken her to austere and beautiful landscapes around the globe and has enabled scientists to solve long-pondered mysteries of Earth and its human inhabitants.

Hardback, loads of colour images and QR codes for additional information on pests, diseases, useful websites and more. If you've always dreamed of citrus gardening but haven't had available space or know-how, citrus container gardening and this book are the answer! Citrus container gardening simplifies the process of getting citrus trees ripe and ready for being planted in the garden. If you prefer, you can continue with citrus container gardening (indoor) as long you select the right tree.

In the pages of this book, you will learn all about the needs of a citrus tree, including requirements for light, humidity, fertilizer, water, air circulation, pests, diseases, and how to identify what's wrong with a tree when it's not thriving. This handy guide, pieced together by Madison Peirce, a pro gardener in her own right, provides helpful advice, guidance, and step-by-step instructions on how to get started with citrus gardening. With the help of this book, you'll soon flourish into a citrus gardening pro! The citrus trees focused on in this book include:. - Kumquats. - Lemons. - Limes. - Oranges. - Mandarins. It doesn't matter if you are an avid gardener keen to delve into the world of citrus or someone who has never worn a pair of gloves and dug in the dirt before. This book is for everyone with interest in citrus gardening. In Successfully Grow & Garden Citrus Fruit Trees Using Pots and Containers, you will learn the following:. - Choosing the right citrus tree for you. - Selecting the correct pots and containers. - Planting requirements and tips. - Tips for potted citrus trees (how to make your tree thrive). - Tree-specific care instructions. - Common pests and diseases and how to treat them. - Transplanting a potted citrus tree into the garden. And a bonus chapter on How to Espalier! Don't waste any more time to get started with your very own potted citrus orchard. Grab a copy of Successfully Grow & Garden Citrus Fruit Trees Using Pots and Containers to learn everything you need to get to work today!