Alastair Humphreys

Regenesis unveils a revolutionary approach to transform our food system and reshape how we relate to the environment. George Monbiot's work tackles the issue of the biggest cause of environmental destruction worldwide – farming – and highlights how current food production practices are unsustainable. This book introduces readers to a completely new way of growing food with less farming, unlocking the greatest potential of soil ecology. Meet the people who are paving the way towards a new sustainable future by restoring our planet's ecosystems and reversing the age of extinction.

A renowned climate scientist exposes how fossil fuel companies have spent decades deflecting responsibility for climate change and delaying action. This book offers a powerful battle plan for individuals and governments to take action and save the planet. The author draws the battle lines between people and polluters and outlines a plan for real change, including a common-sense approach to carbon pricing and fair competition for renewable energy. This book will empower citizens to join the fight for our planet against powerful vested interests.

Изменение климата, сокращение биоразнообразия, антибиотики, пандемии, пластик… Список продолжается до бесконечности. Мы достигли точки невозврата, больше нельзя игнорировать глобальные угрозы, как будто они нас не касаются. Во что бы мы ни превратили Землю, она еще очень долго будет оставаться нашим единственным домом. Планеты Б у нас нет! Настала пора исправить былые ошибки и предотвратить новые - всем миром, ведь время показало, что усилий отдельных стран и компаний недостаточно. Возможно, вы спросите: "Но что могу сделать лично я?" Отвечая на этот и множество других вопросов, Майк Бернерс-Ли воссоздает целостную картину актуальных экологических и экономических проблем. Он помогает по-новому взглянуть на то, как мы мыслим и как поступаем в антропоцене - в эпоху, когда люди большие и сильные, а планета, наоборот, хрупкая, - и предлагает план совместных действий, который по плечу каждому из нас. Элизабет Колберт, автор книги "Шестое вымирание": "Кому стоит прочитать "У нас нет планеты Б"? Всем. Майк Бернерс-Ли написал подробное и честное руководство, в равной степени увлекательное и информативное".

"Feral" takes readers on a journey of nature wonder, highlighting scientific breakthroughs in restoring damaged ecosystems on land and sea. Author George Monbiot challenges our "ecological boredom," weaving a tale of wildlife, wild places, and people seeking to restore the untamed spirit of the natural world. Through rewilding, Monbiot offers a positive environmentalism to revitalize and enrich our lives.

This essential handbook from the world's leading climate activist, Greta Thunberg, offers hope and practical advice for securing a safe future for life on Earth. The Climate Book brings together the wisdom of over one hundred experts to equip readers with the knowledge needed to combat climate disaster. Thunberg shares her own experiences demonstrating and uncovering greenwashing around the world, revealing the full picture of our biggest challenge, but also our greatest source of hope. This is our decisive moment in history - and this book is a call to action.

A fascinating exploration of the unlikely similarities between two creative geniuses, Victorian novelist Charles Dickens and modern American rock star Prince. From bestselling author Nick Hornby comes a warm and humorous look at how two artists spanning race, class, and centuries have electrified their different disciplines, leaving behind legacies that resound far beyond their own time. Through personal tragedies, boundless productivity, and other parallels, Hornby shows how these two unlikely men "lit up the world" and creates a lively rumination on the creativity and soul it takes to produce great art.

Discover the fascinating history and evolution of cricket in this beautifully illustrated and charmingly eccentric guide from one of our greatest sports writers. Explore the three fundamental elements of the game - bat, ball, and field - and how they combine to create cricket's unique environment. From weather and wood to the greatest players of all time, this book provides a completely original perspective on the beloved sport that has captivated billions around the world.

An extraordinary novel about two young men, Mungo and James, who find themselves falling in love despite their differences in a hyper-masculine and violently sectarian world. As they dream of escaping their grey city, the threat of discovery is constant, and the punishment unspeakable. This gripping story explores the bounds of masculinity, the violence faced by queer people, and the dangers of loving someone too much.

Explore how Germany emerged from the ashes of World War II and faced the corruption of its soul and the horrors of the Holocaust in this revelatory history. Aftermath features first-person accounts from articles and diaries, along with eye-opening black-and-white photographs and posters from the era. This raw, wild decade found many Germans politically, economically, and morally bankrupt, but it proved to be a period that was decisive for Germany's future. Discover how the country transitioned from fascism to a free society in this internationally acclaimed book.