Samantha McManus’s Earth’s Midwife is one of the most eye-opening nonfiction books I have read this year. This reflective memoir chronicles her journey from a childhood spent in isolation in Alaska to becoming a spiritual doula and healer. The narrative traces her early awakening to...

Animal non-profit rescue centers, dedicated veterinarians, and passionate local volunteers continue to work tirelessly to preserve, protect, and rehabilitate wildlife despite the challenges posed by habitat loss and climate change. F. Stone's Wildlife's Second Chance features inspiring true stories of dedicated individuals who have selflessly...

Meanwhile, Here in Austin by Cetywa Powell is a magical book that shows you Austin through the eyes and camera of a journalist and photographer who moved to the city in the spring with her husband and son and explored and documented her impressions throughout...

The Talking Forest by Kay Broome explores trees and their link to human spirituality, history, and divination. This book presents readers with a unique system of runes inspired by North American trees, providing a fresh view on divination and the natural world. Divided into three...

Fascination with Alaska: Beyond the Alaskan Cruise Naturalist by William Stickle is a comprehensive exploration of Alaska’s geography, history, ecology, and culture. The book provides a detailed account of the state’s natural wonders, from its towering mountain ranges and expansive icefields to its diverse biodiversity...

The Green Wave: Embracing Renewable Energy in Maritime Shipping by Mustafa Nejem argues the importance of the maritime industry’s transition away from fossil fuel dependence toward cleaner, renewable energy. Nejem talks about the sector’s environmental footprint and the regulatory, technological, and financial factors shaping its...

Be Fruitful and Multiply by P. O. Isen explores the essence of worship, sacrifice, and human imperfection across religious and environmental contexts. It delves into topics such as the concept of worship without sacrifice, the Israelite understanding of body and soul, Samaritanism, salvation, global warming,...

The Climate Is Changing, Can Humans? by David L. Hawk is a groundbreaking, comprehensive, and urgent exploration of the profound threats posed by climate change, rooted in human behaviors, cultural myths, and systemic management failures. Hawk traces the origins of the planetary crisis back to...

The Canyon by Robert Savino Oventile is a poetic exploration of Eaton Canyon, a natural area in Southern California, brought to life through vivid imagery and lyrical prose. The book is a collection of meditative reflections on the flora, fauna, geology, and human history of...

Wrath of Light by Stephen Hays is a collection of forty-four original poems that tap into the intersections of nature, spirituality, and the human experience in raw and occasionally shocking detail. In “Into Each Of Us…,” a death is wrapped in a merging with the...