Bücher von Tristan Gooley

**From the bestselling author of THE WALKER'S GUIDE TO OUTDOOR CLUES AND SIGNS and THE NATURAL EXPLORER**A must-have book for walkers, sailors, swimmers, anglers and everyone interested in the natural world, in How To Read Water, Natural Navigator Tristan Gooley shares knowledge, skills, tips and useful observations to help you enjoy the landscape around you. A Sunday Times 'Must Read' book'A magical and inspiring quest for knowledge' - Countryside'Anyone who spends time in, on, or by, water - whether at the helm of a narrowboat or merely playing Poohsticks with grandkids - will benefit from some of the extraordinary insights in this book.' - Waterways World'Jam-packed with information, this book will fascinate sailors, fishers, birders, naturalists, hikers, and anyone interested in the natural world.' - Forbes'This study of rivers, lakes, puddles and seas brims over with astonishing facts...His observational skills can be breathtaking' The Sunday Times'This inspired guide to water in all its forms will make a big splash...Gooley has done his subject proud - this is seriously fascinating stuff.' The Times'The quirks and habits and secrets of good old H2O were crying out to have a book written about them. That said, it had to be written by the right person... Fortunately, the job went to Tristan Gooley.' The SpectatorIncludes over 700 clues, signs and patterns. You'll learn how to:Interpret ponds like a PolynesianSpot dangerous water in the pitch black with the help of a clock faceRead the sea like a VikingForecast the weather from wavesFind your way with puddlesDecipher wave patterns on beachesDecode the colour of waterUnravel a river like an expertFrom wild swimming in Sussex to wayfinding off Oman, via the icy mysteries of the Arctic, Tristan Gooley draws on his own pioneering journeys to reveal the secrets of ponds, puddles, rivers, oceans and more to show us all the skills we need to read the water around us.

Discover the world of trees with 'How to Read a Tree' by Tristan Gooley. Published by Hodder And Stoughton Ltd. in 2023, this book is a must-have for nature enthusiasts. The author, renowned for his expertise in natural navigation, takes you on a journey into the heart of the forest. This book, a masterpiece in the genre of nature and environmental studies, teaches you how to understand trees beyond their aesthetic value. Through Gooley's insightful writing, you'll learn how to read a tree's history, understand its role in the ecosystem, and appreciate its beauty in a whole new way. 'How to Read a Tree' is more than just a book; it's a gateway to understanding nature's silent giants. Pick up your copy from Hodder And Stoughton Ltd. and embark on this enlightening journey.

A deep knowledge of our natural environment is no longer a vital part of everyday survival, certainly for those of us living in cities and working in weatherproof offices. Unless we have an inherent love of the great outdoors, do we really need to connect with nature? Bestselling author Tristan Gooley believes that real connection, no matter how small, can enrich us as individuals, allowing us to see every living thing in its own intricate network. Offering a host of techniques, he helps us awaken our senses and deepen our understanding of nature's cycles, conflicts and relationships. By cultivating the right mindset we can gain a better appreciation of the world, both indoors and outdoors. One in the new series of books from The School of Life, launched January 2014: How to Age by Anne Karpf How to Develop Emotional Health by Oliver James How to Be Alone by Sara Maitland How to Deal with Adversity by Christopher Hamilton How to Think About Exercise by Damon Young How to Connect with Nature by Tristan Gooley

In diesem Buch konzentriert sich Tristan Gooely ganz auf das wohl vielfältigste Element: Vom Navigieren im Oman bis hin zu Wanderungen in den eisigen Landschaften der Arktis weiht Tristan Gooley den Leser anhand seiner eigenen Reisen und Erlebnisse in die Geheimnisse der Teiche, Pfützen, Flüsse und Meere ein.·Wie liest man das Meer wie die alten Wikinger?·Was sagt die Form der Wellen über das kommende Wetter aus?·Wie kann man anhand von Pfützen den richtigen Weg finden?Ein wunderbares Buch für alle Wanderer, Segler, Schwimmer, Angler und all diejenigen, die sich gern in der freien Natur bewegen und endlich die Zeichen und Hinweise verstehen lernen wollen, die das Wasser für uns bereithält.

'Informativ und herrlich unterhaltsam' ­Süddeutsche Zeitung Wie erkennt man an einer Regenpfütze die Himmelsrichtungen? Was zeigt die Krümmung eines Baumes an? Und was verrät der Sand unter unseren Füßen über Ebbe und Flut? Tristan Gooley verrät, wie man sich in Landschaften, Städten, im Wald oder an der Küste orientieren kann - ohne Landkarte, ohne GPS, nur mithilfe der Gestirne und Elemente. Sein faszinierender Wegbegleiter für neugierige Daheimgebliebene und enthusiastische Nachahmer lehrt uns, genau hinzuschauen, zu riechen und zu hören.