Lucy Jones



An urgent, comprehensive inquiry into how nature enriches the human psyche - and of the startling risks we face in leaving it behind

'Beautifully written, movingly told and meticulously researched ... a convincing plea for a wilder, richer world' -- Isabella Tree, author of Wilding

Today many of us live indoor lives, disconnected from the natural world as never before. And yet nature remains deeply ingrained in our language, culture and consciousness. For centuries, we have acted on an intuitive sense that we need communion with the wild to feel well. Now, in the moment of our great migration away from the rest of nature, more and more scientific evidence is emerging to confirm its place at the heart of our psychological wellbeing. So what happens, asks acclaimed journalist Lucy Jones, as we lose our bond with the natural world--might we also be losing part of ourselves?

Delicately observed and rigorously researched, Losing Eden is an enthralling journey through this new research, exploring how and why connecting with the living world can so drastically affect our health. Travelling from forest schools in East London, to the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, via Poland's primeval woodlands, Californian laboratories and ecotherapists' couches, Jones takes us to the cutting edge of human biology, neuroscience and psychology, and discovers new ways of understanding our increasingly dysfunctional relationship with the earth. Urgent and uplifting, Losing Eden is a rallying cry for a wilder way of life - for finding asylum in the soil and joy in the trees - which might just help us to save the living planet, as well as ourselves, from a future of ecological grief.

Why Our Minds Need the Wild

Losing Eden

"By the world-renowned seismologist, a surprising history of natural disasters, their impact on our culture, and new ways of thinking about the ones to come Earthquakes, tsunamis, hurricanes, volcanoes--these all stem from the same forces that give our planet life. It is only when they exceed our ability to withstand them that they become disasters. Viewed together, these events have shaped our cities and their architecture; elevated leaders and toppled governments; influenced the way we think, feel, fight, unite, and pray. The history of natural disasters is a history of ourselves. In The Big Ones, renowned seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones offers a bracing look at some of our most devastating natural events, whose reverberations we continue to feel today. Spanning from the destruction of Pompeii in AD 79 to the hurricanes of 2017, it considers disaster's role in the formation of our religions; exposes the limits of human memory; and demonstrates the potential of globalization to humanize and heal. With temperatures rising around the world, natural disasters are striking with greater frequency than ever before. More than just history or science, The Big Ones presents a call to action. Natural hazards are inevitable; human catastrophes are not. With this energizing and exhaustively researched book, Dr. Jones offers a look at our past, readying us to face down the Big Ones in our future"--

How Natural Disasters Have Shaped Us (and What We Can Do about Them)

The Big Ones

A radical new examination of the transition into motherhood and how it affects the mind, brain and body During pregnancy, childbirth, and early motherhood, women undergo a far-reaching physiological, psychological and social metamorphosis. There is no other time in a human's life course that entails such dramatic change-other than adolescence. And yet this life-altering transition has been sorely neglected by science, medicine and philosophy. Its seismic effects go largely unrepresented across literature and the arts. Speaking about motherhood as anything other than a pastel-hued dream remains, for the most part, taboo. In this ground-breaking, deeply personal investigation, acclaimed journalist and author Lucy Jones brings to light the emerging concept of 'matrescence'. Drawing on new research across various fields - neuroscience and evolutionary biology; psychoanalysis and existential therapy; sociology, economics and ecology - Jones shows how the changes in the maternal mind, brain and body are far more profound, wild and enduring than we have been led to believe. She reveals the dangerous consequences of our neglect of the maternal experience and interrogates the patriarchal and capitalist systems that have created the untenable situation mothers face today. Here is an urgent examination of the modern institution of motherhood, which seeks to unshackle all parents from oppressive social norms. As it deepens our understanding of matrescence, it raises vital questions about motherhood and femininity; interdependence and individual identity; as well as about our relationships with each other and the living world.

On the Metamorphosis of Pregnancy, Childbirth and Motherhood

Matrescence

The British people have a unique relationship with the fox; no other animal attracts such controversy, has provoked more column inches or been so deeply woven into our culture over the centuries. But as well as being the most ubiquitous of British animals, it is also the least understood. In Foxes Unearthed, Lucy Jones investigates the truth about foxes in a media landscape that often carries complex agendas, holding perceived wisdom and myths up to the microscope of modern science. There is a vivid story to be told, exploring the cultural history alongside the modern-day fables that we tell ourselves about this curious animal. Using extensive archival research to explore historical perceptions of the fox in folklore, literature and social history, Lucy also travels the length of Britain to find out first-hand why the animal is so ambiguously perceived in modern society: one family might feed the foxes in their backyard while another might pay to have them shot. This beautifully designed, compelling narrative adds a depth to the often contentious debate on foxes, asking what the British attitudes towards the Red Fox say about us - and, ultimately, our wider relationship with the natural world.

A Story of Love and Loathing in Modern Britain

Foxes Unearthed

Brigitte Reimann

Siblings

Kenneth Greenway

How to Raise Adventurous and Nurturing Kids

Nature Seed

On Matrescence

Our Fundamental Need for the Natural World and Its Ability to Heal Body and Soul

*** WARNING: Not suitable for readers below 18yo *** Julia has been kidnapped by dangerous thugs: her relationship with her mysterious billionaire, the handsome Daniel, seems to be ruffling quite a few feathers. The young woman must face an undeniable reality: friends are not always who they seem... nor are enemies. There are still many surprises in store for this beautiful young lover, and there's still a long way to go before she really can get a hold on Daniel, his family, his past... and his future. Discover the adventures of Julia Belmont and Mr. Fire in this year's most intriguing romance series!

Boxed Set: At the Billionaire’s Command - Vol. 10-12

*** WARNING: Not suitable for readers below 18yo *** Hoping to take her mind off things, Julia accepts an invitation from Vincent, the young man hopelessly in love with her who she met on the plane back to Paris. But Vincent takes her to a party unlike anything she's seen before... Fighting off his own demons, will Daniel be able to rescue Julia from this sordid affair? Discover the next chapter in the At the Billionaire’s Command saga. Lucy Jones vividly describes the romantic struggles of a man and woman whose love challenges both their destinies.

Boxed Set: At the Billionaire’s Command - Vol. 4-6

Self-Sufficient Herbalism is the first definitive guide to the growing, gathering, and preserving of medicinal herbs for a working dispensary. Practical herbal skills are traditionally passed down from teacher to student, yet opportunities for learning in this way are very limited. This book is an important contribution to preserving fundamental aspects of traditional herbal medicine. It is divided into three sections: The first section explains why self-sufficiency in herbal practice is beneficial, with chapters on environmental benefits, quality, connection with plants, and continuity of supply and business implications. The second section explains how to achieve self-sufficiency, with chapters on wild crafting, growing, harvesting, drying, storage, and processing. The third section is a glossary with detailed notes on the cultivation, harvesting, and processing of 108 particular herbs, arranged by season. Besides being a practical guide, this book explores the deeper implications of self-sufficient herbalism. When we move toward herbal self-sufficiency, we become more closely connected with and respectful of the plants we work with and their environment. We reduce our environmental impact, and contribute to the conservation of scarce and endangered species. The process of growing and gathering herbs nourishes us and provides balance as we face the demands and challenges of treating patients, enabling us to help more people. All in all, the process of self-sufficient herbalism is much more than just sourcing herbs locally; it can be totally transformative personally and professionally. Medical herbalist Lucy Jones shares her own personal experiences of following this path and shows how working closely with herbs has changed her. It is a must-read for practicing herbalists, herbal students, herb gardeners, and anyone who loves herbs.

A Guide to Growing, Gathering and Processing Herbs for Medicinal Use

Self-Sufficient Herbalism

Catalina Martín desperately needs a date to her sister's wedding. Especially since her little white lie about her American boyfriend has spiralled out of control. Now everyone she knows-including her ex and his fiancée-will be there and eager to meet him. She only has four weeks to find someone willing to cross the Atlantic and aid in her deception. New York to Spain is no short flight and her raucous family won't be easy to fool. Enter Aaron Blackford-her tall, handsome, condescending colleague-who surprisingly offers to step in. She'd rather refuse; never has there been a more aggravating, blood-boiling, and insufferable man. But Catalina is desperate, and as the wedding draws nearer, Aaron looks like her best option. And she begins to realize he might not be as terrible in the real world as he is at the office.

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Hispanic Romance Scam

Gio Miletto

Shaw Somers

The Food Hospital- eat yourself better We all know that we should be eating more fruit and vegetables but did you know that many foods have healing properties? Certain foods can alleviate or even cure a whole range of common conditions. There are foods to help, ease and potentially prevent the onset of all of these often debilitating conditions- Skin complaints to insomnia and PMS Snoring and hair loss to anxiety and migraine Asthma, arthritis and high blood pressure Depression, infertility and even cancer The Food Hospital is based on all the very latest scientific research, bringing together expert advice so that you know exactly what to eat to increase your resistance to illness, influence how well you will age and feel fantastic. And with quick and delicious recipes that you can incorporate into your daily life, it's never been easier or more tempting to eat for better health.

The Food Hospital

Hoy, más que nunca, vivimos confinados en espacios interiores. Según las estadísticas, pasamos hasta un 90 por ciento de nuestra vida entre cuatro paredes, totalmente desconectados de la naturaleza. No obstante, esta sigue estando profundamente enraizada en nuestro lenguaje, nuestras tradiciones y nuestra conciencia. Durante siglos, las sociedades se han guiado por la intuición de que vivir en armonía con el entorno es fundamental para el ser humano. En pleno siglo XXI, coincidiendo con nuestro alejamiento de la naturaleza, ha empezado a emerger un fascinante campo de investigación científica que confirma esta intuición ancestral y demuestra la importancia del contacto con la naturaleza para nuestro bienestar psicológico o el desarrollo de nuestras facultades cognitivas y afectivas. Lucy Jones nos abre las puertas de la vanguardia de la biología humana, la neurociencia y la psicología, y descubre nuevas formas de entender (y reparar) nuestra relación disfuncional con la naturaleza. A caballo entre la investigación periodística y la confesión autobiográfica, la autora emprende un viaje apasionante desde las escuelas forestales del este de Londres hasta el Svalbard Global Seed Vault, pasando por bosques primitivos, los laboratorios más punteros de California y el sofá de algún que otro ecoterapeuta.

Perdiendo el Edén

Introduction to Business Law is a student-centred text ideal for those new to the study of law. Offering lively and readable coverage of all main topics, the law is firmly rooted in the business context. This text adopts a fresh approach and is packed with diagrams and examples of how the law impacts on the business world.

Introduction to Business Law

Self Sufficient Herbalism is the first ever practical guide to the growing, gathering, and preserving of medicinal herbs for a working dispensary. Written by a practising herbalist with a high street clinic, it covers everything you need to know to become truly self sufficient in creating and dispensing your own herbal medicine. Relying on only a small allotment and access to the fields and woodlands of rural England, Lucy Jones provides a masterclass in the wild crafting, growing, harvesting, drying, storage, and processing of medicinal herbs. Her passion for the plants and traditional ways of preserving them for medicine shines through as she explores the deeper implications of self-sufficiency and the transformative impact it has had on her practice. The guide includes a glossary of detailed notes on the cultivation, harvesting, and processing of 108 individual herbs arranged by the seasons. It is a must read for practising herbalists, herbal students, herb gardeners, and all those who love herbs.

When the forces that give our planet life exceed our ability towithstand them, they become disasters. Together they have shaped ourcities and architecture, elevated leaders and toppled governments, influencedthe way we think, feel, fight, unite and pray. The history of naturaldisasters is a history of ourselves. The Big Ones investigates some of the most impactful naturaldisasters, and how their reverberations are still felt today. From a volcaniceruption in Pompeii challenging and reinforcing prevailing views of religion,through the California floods of 1862 and the limitations of memory, to whatHurricane Katrina and the 2004 tsunami can tell us about governance andglobalisation. With temperatures rising around the world, naturaldisasters are striking with ever greater frequency. More than just history or science, The Big Ones is acall to action. Natural hazards are inevitab≤ human catastrophes arenot. With this energising and richly-researched book, Jones offers a lookat our past, readying us to face down the Big Ones in our future.

Julia is beginning to doubt her love for Daniel: He has disappeared again and she is alone in Paris with Ray, who watches over her like a guardian angel… and her friend Sarah has just fallen for Tom…. But the adventure is far from over: Daniel’s family is hiding terrible secrets, and Julia has only scratched the surface. Why does Agathe hide away in this dark château? Why has she spoken to nobody for more than ten years? Eventually, Julia will find out… but at what price?

At the Billionaire’s Command – Vol. 5

A student-centred text ideal for those new to the study of law. It adopts a fresh approach and is packed with photographs, diagrams and examples of how the law impacts on the business world.

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