{"title":"Matthew Battles","description":"\u003cp\u003eMatthew Battles is a widely respected voice in the world of \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e literature, offering readers a unique perspective on the intricate relationships between the environment and human culture. With a profound ability to weave scientific insights with cultural narratives, Battles engages readers in meaningful reflections on the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his celebrated works is the book \u003cem\u003eTree\u003c\/em\u003e, where Battles explores the vital role trees play in our ecological and cultural landscapes. Through an eloquent narrative, he delves into the symbiotic bond between trees and humanity, inviting readers to see the forest—and the individual trees—through a more informed and appreciative lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMatthew Battles' writings invite curiosity and contemplation, making complex natural science topics accessible and captivating for a broad readership. Whether you're a seasoned nature enthusiast or new to the subject, his works promise to enrich your understanding and appreciation of the natural world around us.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tree-by-matthew-battles-9781628920512","title":"Tree","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eObject Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTree\u003c\/i\u003e explores the forms, uses, and alliances of this living object's entanglement with humanity, from antiquity to the present. Trees tower over us and yet fade into the background. Their lifespan outstrips ours, and yet their wisdom remains inscrutable, treasured up in the heartwood. They serve us in many ways—as keel, lodgepole, and execution site—and yet to become human, we had to come down from their limbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book, Matthew Battles follows the tree's branches across art, poetry, and landscape, marking the edges of imagination with wildness and shadow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eObject Lessons is published in partnership with an essay series in \u003ci\u003eThe Atlantic.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855350976748,"sku":"9781628920512","price":21.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781628920512.jpg?v=1759266997"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/matthew-battles.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}