{"product_id":"renewal-how-nature-awakens-our-creativity-compassion-and-joy-paperback","title":"Renewal: How Nature Awakens Our Creativity, Compassion, and Joy - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAndrés R. Edwards\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMarc Bekoff\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore our emotional bond with nature to heal ourselves and the natural world\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy spend countless hours indoors in front of screens when being in nature feels so good? In learning why and how to nurture our emotional connection with nature, we can also regenerate the ecosystems on which we depend for our survival.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRenewal \u003c\/em\u003eexplores the science behind why being in nature makes us feel alive and helps us thrive. Using personal experiences and cutting-edge research in cognitive science, this book weaves delightful stories that: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReveal nature's genius and impacts on our lives from physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual perspectives\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore how emulating nature is yielding design breakthroughs with biomimicry and biophilic design\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHighlight the importance of compassion and coexisting with wildlife in designing our conservation strategies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribe the significance of nurturing an ecological ethic that supports a reciprocal relationship with nature.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you are drawn to conservation or are interested in the science behind human behavior, \u003cem\u003eRenewal \u003c\/em\u003ewill help create a blueprint for integrating nature with a life of creativity, compassion, and joy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAWARD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGOLD 2019 Nautilus Book Awards: Green Living \u0026amp; Sustainability\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSILVER 2020 Living Now Awards: Green Living\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore our emotional bond with nature to heal ourselves and the natural world\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRediscovering joy through nature is of critical importance within the climate movement; the bonds that hold movements together aren't just strategic, they build our compassion. This book can be a guide on that journey.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e -- May Boeve, executive director, 350.org\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e A key subject, explored with clarity.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e -- Jeremy Narby, author, \u003cem\u003eIntelligence in Nature\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWHY SPEND COUNTLESS hours indoors in front of screens when being in nature feels so good? In learning why and how to nurture our emotional connection with nature, we can also regenerate the ecosystems on which we depend for our survival.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRenewal \u003c\/em\u003eexplores the science behind why being in nature makes us feel alive and helps us thrive. Using personal experiences and cutting-edge research in cognitive science, this book weaves delightful stories that: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReveal nature's genius and impacts on our lives from physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual perspectives\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore how emulating nature is yielding design breakthroughs with biomimicry and biophilic design\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHighlight the importance of compassion and coexisting with wildlife in designing our conservation strategies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribe the significance of nurturing an ecological ethic that supports a reciprocal relationship with nature.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you are drawn to conservation or are interested in the science behind human behavior, \u003cem\u003eRenewal \u003c\/em\u003ewill help create a blueprint for integrating nature with a life of creativity, compassion, and joy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e... Andrés' book will help people return to their roots and discover the healing and inspiring powers of nature.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e -- James A. Swan, PhD, author, \u003cem\u003eNature as Teacher and Healer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAndrés R. Edwards \u003c\/strong\u003eis the author of award-winning \u003cem\u003eThe Heart of Sustainability\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThriving Beyond Sustainability \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eThe Sustainability Revolution\u003c\/em\u003e. He is founder and president of EduTracks, a firm specializing in designing and developing exhibit, print, and education programs, and offering consulting services on sustainable practices for nonprofit and business initiatives. Andrés lives in northern California. www.andresedwards.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAndrés R Edwards\u003c\/strong\u003e is an educator, award-winning author, media designer, and sustainability consultant. He is founder and president of EduTracks, a firm specializing in developing education programs and consulting services on sustainable practices for green building and business initiatives. He has worked as a producer, exhibit developer, and consultant for projects in natural history, biodiversity, and sustainability. He is the author of \u003cem\u003eThe Heart of Sustainability: Restoring Ecological Balance from the Inside Out \u003c\/em\u003e(2015, Silver Award: Nautilus Book Awards), \u003cem\u003eThriving Beyond Sustainability: Pathways to a Resilient Society \u003c\/em\u003e(2010, Gold Medal: Living Now Book Awards), and \u003cem\u003eThe Sustainability Revolution: Portrait of a Paradigm Shift \u003c\/em\u003e(2005). He is co-author with Robert Z. Apte of \u003cem\u003eTibet: Enduring Spirit, Exploited Land \u003c\/em\u003e(2004). Andrés has given radio and television interviews and has lectured and presented seminars at conferences, universities, and for business and community organizations. He currently lives in northern California. www.andresedwards.com\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 02, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51758089240864,"sku":"9780865718807","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/4db09c1e2188a671badc542a282dea13.webp?v=1780117733","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/renewal-how-nature-awakens-our-creativity-compassion-and-joy-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}