Shells

As the world becomes more uncertain and life more stressful, getting outside and connecting with nature is an easy and affordable way to boost our mental and physical health. 
 
In Shells, trained biologist and wellness writer Susan E. Clark introduces the curious reader to this wonderful world. In the first part of the book, you will learn fascinating facts about shells and the creatures that leave them behind – from their classifications and history to iridescence and mythology. The second part features 30 different shell types, each with a beautifully detailed illustration to help identify them. 
 
There are countless opportunities to experience nature right on our doorstep, and Shells will encourage you to do just that.

Susan E. Clark trained as a biologist and is now a nature writer and integrative psychotherapist. She writes about the quiet, regenerative intelligence of the natural world and how it shapes our well-being. She also hosts Curious Writers (curiouswriterscircle.beehiiv.com), a small creative community for people who want to explore their relationship with the living world and celebrate the often-overlooked wonders on their own doorsteps.

Mushrooms

As the world becomes more uncertain and life more stressful, getting outside and connecting with nature is an easy and affordable way to boost our mental and physical health. 
 
In Mushrooms, trained biologist and wellness writer Susan E. Clark introduces the curious reader to the wonderful world of mushrooms. In the first part of the book, you will learn fascinating mushroom facts, from their favourite habitats and how to forage them, to their incredible medicinal powers. 
 
The second part features 30 species of mushrooms, each with a detailed illustration to help identify them, as well as when they are active and where to spot them. There are countless opportunities to experience nature on our doorstep, and Mushrooms will encourage you to do just that.

Constellations

As the world becomes more uncertain and life more stressful, getting outside and connecting with nature is an easy and affordable way to boost our mental and physical health. 
 
In Constellations, trained biologist and wellness writer Susan E. Clark introduces the curious reader to the wonderful world of stars. In the first part of the book, you will learn fascinating constellation facts, from celestial navigation and stars in poetry, art and song, to finding your own Zodiac constellation. The second part features 30 different constellations, each with a detailed illustration to help identify them, as well as when they are most visible and how you can spot them. 
 
There are countless opportunities to experience nature on our doorstep, and Constellations will encourage you to do just that.

Bees

As the world becomes more uncertain and life more stressful, getting outside and connecting with nature is an easy and affordable way to boost our mental and physical health. 
 
 In Bees, trained biologist and wellness writer Susan E. Clark introduces the curious reader to the wonderful world of bees. In the first part of the book, you will learn fascinating bee facts, and how these tiny insects have inspired humans throughout the ages, from rock art in 8000 BCE, to literature, medicine and more. The second part features 30 species of bees, each with a detailed illustration to help identify them, as well as when they are active and where to spot them. There are countless opportunities to experience nature on our doorstep, and Bees will encourage you to do just that.&#160;

Susan E. Clark (Author, Photographs by) Susan E. Clark trained as a biologist and is now a nature writer and integrative psychotherapist. She writes about the quiet, regenerative intelligence of the natural world and how it shapes our well-being. She also hosts Curious Writers (curiouswriterscircle.beehiiv.com), a small creative community for people who want to explore their relationship with the living world and celebrate the often-overlooked wonders on their own doorsteps.

Clouds

As the world becomes more uncertain and life more stressful, getting outside and connecting with nature is an easy and affordable way boost our mental and physical health. 
 
 In Clouds, trained biologist and wellness writer Susan E. Clark introduces the curious reader to the wonder of clouds. In the first part of the book, you will learn fascinating cloud facts. Susan also shares how clouds have inspired humans throughout the ages, from British Romantic painter John Constable, to science, literature and more. The second part features 30 types of clouds, each with a detailed illustration to help identify them and when to spot them. There are countless opportunities to experience nature on our doorstep, and Clouds will encourage you to do just that. 
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Susan E. Clark

As the world becomes more uncertain and life more stressful, getting outside and connecting with nature is an easy and affordable way to boost our mental and physical health. 
 
In Butterflies, trained biologist and wellness writer Susan E. Clark introduces the curious reader to the world of these wonderful creatures. In the first part of the book, you will learn fascinating facts about butterflies, from their classifications and life cycles to their extraordinary ability to mimic other creatures, plus their place in art, mythology and psychology. The second part features 30 different butterfly species, each with a beautifully detailed illustration to help identify them. 
 
There are countless opportunities to experience nature right on our doorstep, and Butterflies will encourage you to do just that.

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