Books by Joan Maloof
Treepedia: A Brief Compendium of Arboreal Lore (Pedia Books, 1)
by Joan Maloof
A captivating A–Z treasury for the tree hugger in all of us
Treepedia is an entertaining and fact-filled illustrated compendium of tree lore. Featuring nearly 100 entries—on topics ranging from tree ecology and conservation to the role of trees in religion, literature, art, and movies—this enticing collection is a celebration of all things arboreal.
In this charming book, Joan Maloof explains the difference between a cedar and a cypress, and reveals where to find the most remarkable trees on the planet. She tells the story behind the venerable Bodhi Tree, and describes peculiar species like baobabs and Fitzroya. Maloof profiles legendary conservationists such as Julia "Butterfly" Hill, John Muir, Wangari Maathai, and Ken Wu. She discusses reforestation, proforestation, emerald ash borers, the ents from The Lord of the Rings, culturally modified trees, the ill-fated and controversial Redwood Summer, and much more. The book's portable size makes it the perfect travel companion no matter where your love of the forest may lead you.
With enchanting illustrations by Maren Westfall, Treepedia is a fun and informative book that is guaranteed to inspire anyone who has ever enjoyed a walk in the woods.
Features a cloth cover with an elaborate foil-stamped design Uses 100 percent recycled, uncoated, wood-free paper
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$16.95
Teaching the Trees
by Joan Maloof
In this collection of natural-history essays, biologist Joan Maloof embarks on a series of lively, fact-filled expeditions into forests of the eastern United States. Through Maloofs engaging, conversational style, each essay offers a lesson in stewardship as it explores the interwoven connections between a tree species and the animals and insects whose lives depend on it--and who, in turn, work to ensure the trees survival.
Never really at home in a laboratory, Maloof took to the woods early in her career. Her enthusiasm for firsthand observation in the wild spills over into her writing, whether the subject is the composition of forest air, the eagles preference for nesting in loblolly pines, the growth rings of the bald cypress, or the gray squirrels fondness for weevil-infested acorns. With a storytellers instinct for intriguing particulars, Maloof expands our notions about what a tree ?is through her many asides--about the six species of leafhoppers who eat only sycamore leaves or the midges who live inside holly berries and somehow prevent them from turning red.
As a scientist, Maloof accepts that trees have a spiritual dimension that cannot be quantified. As an unrepentant tree hugger, she finds support in the scientific case for biodiversity. As an activist, she cant help but wonder how much time is left for our forests.
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Teaching the Trees: Lessons from the Forest
by Joan Maloof
In this collection of natural-history essays, biologist Joan Maloof embarks on a series of lively, fact-filled expeditions into forests of the eastern United States. Through Maloof’s engaging, conversational style, each essay offers a lesson in stewardship as it explores the interwoven connections between a tree species and the animals and insects whose lives depend on it―and who, in turn, work to ensure the tree’s survival.
Never really at home in a laboratory, Maloof took to the woods early in her career. Her enthusiasm for firsthand observation in the wild spills over into her writing, whether the subject is the composition of forest air, the eagle’s preference for nesting in loblolly pines, the growth rings of the bald cypress, or the gray squirrel’s fondness for weevil-infested acorns. With a storyteller’s instinct for intriguing particulars, Maloof expands our notions about what a tree “is” through her many asides―about the six species of leafhoppers who eat only sycamore leaves or the midges who live inside holly berries and somehow prevent them from turning red.
As a scientist, Maloof accepts that trees have a spiritual dimension that cannot be quantified. As an unrepentant tree hugger, she finds support in the scientific case for biodiversity. As an activist, she can’t help but wonder how much time is left for our forests.
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The Living Forest: A Visual Journey Into the Heart of the Woods
by Joan Maloof, Robert Llewellyn
“With precise, stunning photographs and a distinctly literary narrative that tells the story of the forest ecosystem along the way, The Living Forest is an invitation to join in the eloquence of seeing.” —Sierra Magazine
From the leaves and branches of the canopy to the roots and soil of the understory, the forest is a complex, interconnected ecosystem filled with plants, birds, mammals, insects, and fungi. Some of it is easily discovered, but many parts remain difficult or impossible for the human eye to see. Until now.
The Living Forest is a visual journey that immerses you deep into the woods. The wide-ranging photography by Robert Llewellyn celebrates the small and the large, the living and the dead, and the seen and the unseen. You’ll discover close-up images of owls, hawks, and turtles; aerial photographs that show herons in flight; and time-lapse imagery that reveals the slow change of leaves. In an ideal blend of art and scholarship, the 300 awe-inspiring photographs are supported by lyrical essays from Joan Maloof detailing the science behind the wonder.
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Nature's Temples: The Complex World of Old-Growth Forests
by Joan Maloof
“Maloof eloquently urges us to cherish the wildness of what little old-growth woodlands we have left. . . . Not only are they home to the richest diversity of creatures, but they work hard for humans too.” —New York Times Book Review
An old-growth forest is one that has formed naturally over a long period of time with little or no disturbance from humankind. They are increasingly rare and largely misunderstood. In Nature’s Temples, Joan Maloof, the director of the Old-Growth Forest Network, makes a heartfelt and passionate case for their importance. This evocative and accessible narrative defines old-growth and provides a brief history of forests. It offers a rare view into how the life-forms in an ancient, undisturbed forest—including not only its majestic trees but also its insects, plant life, fungi, and mammals—differ from the life-forms in a forest manipulated by humans. What emerges is a portrait of a beautiful, intricate, and fragile ecosystem that now exists only in scattered fragments. Black-and-white illustrations by Andrew Joslin help clarify scientific concepts and capture the beauty of ancient trees.
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Forty Ways to Know a Tree Exploring Trees to Understand Nature
by Joan Maloof
Environmental activist and author Joan Maloof's elegant writing turns science into storytelling, showing us that trees are living, breathing monitors and maintainers of Earth's health.
- A uniquely intimate way to discover nature's sentinels
- Presents 40 biographical approaches to the lives of trees
- An exceptional narrative illuminated by compelling illustrations
Trees are the living, breathing monitors and maintainers of Earth's health. There are an estimated 3 trillion in the world, half as many as there once were. Trees are the lungs of the planet, with a mature example absorbing over 20kg of carbon dioxide every year. Their growth-rings chronicle drought, fire and flood. Their roots form an underground ecosystem with mycorrhizal networks of fungi. Their trunks, branches and canopies provide shelter and sustenance to an abundance of mammals, birds and invertebrates. Their very presence bestows upon humans a sense of wellbeing.
Forty Ways to Know a Tree offers forty distinct ways of encountering, exploring and knowing a tree. You might know it by its birth, by its death, by its roots, by its rings, as a lone sentinel or as part of an ancient woodland. Each meeting is illustrated with a particular species, and they combine to create a broader canvas of tree knowledge. Elegant writing turns tree science into storytelling, and beautiful photographs are scattered throughout.
TREES ARE EVERGREENS : Increasing awareness of climate change, the environment, and new research about their complexity means trees are more popular then ever
AUTHOR EXPERTISE : Joan Maloof is an award winning author and recognized tree expert with five previous titles on the subject
ENGAGING ILLUSTRATIONS : Sara Nunan's elegant artwork elevates the package
EDUCATIONAL CONTENT : Readers will learn surprising new facts about trees
- Nature lovers - Botanists - Hikers - Lovers of the outdoors - Science enthusiasts - Gift givers to dads and grads
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$25.95