As so many of us have now merged into the ultra-slow lane of life, and are spending greatly increased amounts of time meditatively getting to know both the domestic as well as natural worlds around our respective domiciles to a level of detail far more exhaustive and refined that we ever previously contemplated, I’ve been trying to bring attention to new and forthcoming books that might best fit with such revisions to our lives.
One that recently found its way to my desk is Ken Keffer‘s Earth Almanac; Nature’s Calendar for Year-Round Discovery. Illustrated by Jeremy Collins and published by Mountaineers Books, this new day-by-day book offers readers a new interesting tit-bit about “a wide range of natural history, including mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, insects, intertidal and marine life, trees, plants, fungi, weather phenomenon, geology, astronomy, notable environmental activists, and more” to carry along and ponder – perhaps even make use of – throughout the day.
“Non-conformist” that I am, I was particularly pleased to notice that Mr. Keffer has begun the year in this book not on the conventional 1 Janaury but rather on 21 December – Winter Solstice in the Northern Hemisphere (sorry Oz, but then the species referenced are primarily North American…).
Should you wish to acquire a copy of this book for yourself, I would also like to pass along a note from the publisher: “MOUNTAINEERS BOOKS IS STILL SHIPPING BOOKS” – and last time I checked they’re even offering a discount to all those who purchase directly through their website.
