{"product_id":"the-eight-master-lessons-of-nature-what-nature-teaches-us-about-living-well-in-the-world-hardcover","title":"The Eight Master Lessons of Nature: What Nature Teaches Us about Living Well in the World - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGary Ferguson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA riveting manifesto for the millions of people who long to forge a more vital, meaningful connection to the natural world to live a better, more fulfilling life\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Looking around at the world today--a world of skyscrapers, super highways, melting ice caps, and rampant deforestation--it is easy to feel that humanity has actively severed its ties with nature. It's no wonder that we are starving to rediscover a connection with the natural world. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With new insights into the inner workings of nature's wonders, Gary Ferguson presents a fascinating exploration into how many of the most remarkable aspects of nature are hardwired into our very DNA. What emerges is a dazzling web of connections that holds powerful clues about how to better navigate our daily lives. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Through cutting-edge data and research, drawing on science, psychology, history, and philosophy, \u003ci\u003eThe Eight Master Lessons of Nature \u003c\/i\u003ewill leave readers with a feeling of hope, excitement, and joy. It is a dazzling statement about the powers of physical, mental, and spiritual wellness that come from reclaiming our relationship with Mother Nature. Lessons about mystery, loss, the fine art of rising again, how animals make us smarter, and how the planet's elders make us better at life are unforgettable and transformative.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGary Ferguson\u003c\/b\u003e has written for a variety of national publications, including \u003ci\u003eVanity Fair, Orion, The Chicago Tribune, \u003c\/i\u003eand the \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e, and is the author of twenty-five books on nature and science. In March 2017 Gary's lead essay for \u003ci\u003eOrion \u003c\/i\u003emagazine--titled A Deeper Boom--was selected by the American Society of Journalists and Authors as the Best Essay of 2016. For the past twenty years, he has given keynote lectures on the ecological and psychological values of nature around the country. He is also a member of the National Geographic Lecture Series, and for ten years--from 2006-2016--was on the faculty of the Rainier Writing Workshop MFA program at Pacific Lutheran University.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.3 x 5.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 22, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51771773976864,"sku":"9781524743383","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/c43c8bb3f6a19cd4d923102c3e717de4.webp?v=1780393071","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-eight-master-lessons-of-nature-what-nature-teaches-us-about-living-well-in-the-world-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}