Mother Nature Network

Genus bar: Botanical name deciphering 101

In the latest edition of Sunset magazine’s trusty ‘The New Western Garden Book’ (now available in interactive ebook form!), the botanical names of plants are examined and demystified.

New book highlights how junk food makers get us hooked

Investigative reporter Michael Moss reveals just how low the processed food industry will go.

Book review: ‘Plastic Free: How I Kicked the Plastic Habit and How You Can Too’

The small steps in eliminating plastics from your life are the most important, Beth Terry argues in her book.

Could this be the true ‘miracle’ diet?

A new book, ‘The 8-Hour Diet,’ has science and sensibility behind it.

Meet the man who lived in a one-room cabin off the grid

Q&A with William Powers, author of ‘Twelve by Twelve.’

New book explores fast fashion’s deep environmental — and human — toll
‘Overdressed’ by Elizabeth Cline delves into what makes cheap clothes so inexpensive.

Inhofe launches wacky ‘Climate Hoax’ book despite severe climate impacts in Oklahoma
Sen. James Inhofe is trying to set himself up as a ‘climate hoax’ expert, but he lacks even the basic facts about climate change in his own state.

Blind cat’s story strikes a chord in tough economic times
Gwen Cooper wrote a best-selling book about her energetic cat, Homer, who had to have both of his eyes removed.

The beautifully weird world of scientists’ tattoos is revealed
The new book ‘Science Ink’ highlights the skin art of biologists, geologists, physicists and more.

iSchool Initiative inspires students to go paperless and become ‘mobile learners’
No more papers, no more books, just education with a whole new look.

Mother Nature Network

Fine Folk

Posts tagged book…