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The World Federation of Trees

Inspired by native beliefs and her own intuitions, Simard’s book "Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest" is the result of over 30 years of research and her conclusions are not only controversial but astounding: “Trees and plants have agency. They perceive, relate, and communicate. They cooperate, make decisions, learn, and remember.”

Book Review: “Eat the Buddha” offers history, narrative of Buddhism

This well-written book, "Eat the Buddha: Life and Death in a Tibetan Town," describes the attempt to turn Buddhist Tibet into a province of China. The effort failed and led to the death of thousands of Tibetans who refused to give up their peaceful traditions.

Book Review: Writer gives insights into his craft, but not much into his spiritual life

Caro writes about his own work in his newest book, "Working: Researching, Interviewing, Writing."

Book by Catholic priest urges people to show compassion to LGBT community

In this short book Martin urges Catholic leaders to treat the LGBT community with “respect, compassion and sensitivity.” Likewise, he encourages gays to treat the church the same way.

Book Review: A cultural and political tour of nations with Andrew Solomon

Now Solomon takes readers on a guided cultural and political tour of a score of nations. The essays in “Far & Away” were previously published in The New York Times and other publications.

Review: “Mindful Work” is a Clear Call for Workplace Meditation

He describes the introduction of meditation at companies such as Aetna, Ford, General Mills and Patagonia.

A Christian review of the humanist story, “The Outcast Oracle”

"The Outcast Oracle" by Laury Egan is the story of Charlene Whitestone, the granddaughter of C.B. Whitestone, a country preacher and moonshiner who does not believe in God. When C.B. dies, Charlene is left to fend for herself until a stranger, Blake Cody, arrives and wants to expand her grandfather’s religion business and bill Charlene as an oracle.

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