Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants
A powerful love letter to nature and indigenous teachings and knowledge of land, this book explores the relationship between western notions of science and indigenous worldviews. Robin Wall Kimmerer reminds us that plants and animals are some of our oldest teachers, she inspires us to reconnect with nature and to learn from the myriad of gifts it can provide.
Friends: Understanding The Power Of Our Most Important Relationships
Popularised by the Dunbar Number, which suggests that our cognitive limit for maintaining stable social relationships is around 150 people, this book is a fascinating if highly cerebral and scientific take on friendship, trust, loneliness and social cohesion. Its academic exploration provides a practical guide and homage to human connection for anyone looking to understand the nuances of friendship groups.
