Best Selling Books by Richard Louv

Presents a study showing how a child''s lack of connection to nature can cause obesity, distraction, and depression, and offers suggestions on how nature can be used to enhance problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

For many of us, thinking about the future conjures up images of Cormac McCarthy’s The Road: a post-apocalyptic dystopia stripped of nature. Richard Louv, author of the landmark bestseller Last Child in the Woods, urges us to change our vision of the future, suggesting that if we reconceive environmentalism and sustainability, they will evolve into a larger movement that will touch every part of society. This New Nature Movement taps into the restorative powers of the natural world to boost mental acuity and creativity; promote health and wellness; build smarter and more sustainable businesses, communities, and economies; and ultimately strengthen human bonds. Supported by groundbreaking research, anecdotal evidence, and compelling personal stories, Louv offers renewed optimism while challenging us to rethink the way we live.

From the author of the New York Times bestseller that defined nature-deficit disorder and launched the international children-and-nature movement, Vitamin N (for “nature”) is a complete prescription for connecting with the power and joy of the natural world right now. Perfect for fans ofThe Anxious Generation. 500 activities for children and adults Dozens of inspiring and thought-provoking essays Scores of informational websites Down-to-earth advice In his landmark work Last Child in the Woods, Richard Louv was the first to bring widespread attention to the alienation of children from the natural world, coining the term nature-deficit disorder and outlining the benefits of a strong nature connection--from boosting mental acuity and creativity to reducing obesity and depression, from promoting health and wellness to simply having fun. That book “rivaled Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring” (the Cincinnati Enquirer), was “an absolute must-read for parents” (the Boston Globe), and “an inch-thick caution against raising the fully automated child” (the New York Times). His follow-up book, The Nature Principle, addressed the needs of adults and outlined a “new nature movement and its potential to improve the lives of all people no matter where they live” (McClatchy Newspapers).Vitamin N is a one-of-a-kind, comprehensive, and practical guidebook for the whole family and the wider community, including tips not only for parents eager to share nature with their kids but also for those seeking nature-smart schools, medical professionals, and even careers. It is a dose of pure inspiration, reminding us that looking up at the stars or taking a walk in the woods is as exhilarating as it is essential, at any age. Richard Louv''s new book, Our Wild Calling, is available now.

With great warmth and wisdom, award-winning journalist Richard Louv explores the delicate strands of our lives: family, friendship, community, nature, time, and spirit.

“A book that offers hope.” —The New York Times Book Review “A wondrous tapestry.” —Carl Safina, author of Beyond Words: What Animals Think and Feel Audubon Medal winner Richard Louv’s landmark book Last Child in the Woods inspired an international movement to connect children and nature. Now he redefines the future of human-animal coexistence. In Our Wild Calling, Louv interviews researchers, theologians, wildlife experts, indigenous healers, psychologists, and others to show how people are connecting with animals in ancient and new ways, and how this serves as an antidote to the growing epidemic of human loneliness; how dogs can teach children ethical behavior; how animal-assisted therapy may yet transform the mental health field; and what role the human-animal relationship plays in our spiritual health. He reports on wildlife relocation and on how the growing populations of wild species in urban areas are blurring the lines between domestic and wild animals. Our Wild Calling makes the case for protecting, promoting, and creating a sustainable and shared habitat for all creatures—not out of fear, but out of love. Includes a new interview with the author, discussion questions, and a resource guide.

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For three years, journalist Richard Louv listened to America by going fishing with Americans. Doing what many of us dream of, he traveled from the Atlantic to the Pacific, from trout waters east and west to bass waters north and south. Fly-Fishing for Sharks is the result of his journey, a portrait of America on the water, fishing rod in hand. To explore the cultures of fishing, Louv joined a bass tournament on Lake Erie and got a casting lesson from fly-fishing legend Joan Wulff He angled with corporate executives in Montana and fly-fished for sharks in California. He spent time with fishing-boat captains in Florida, the regulars who fish New York City''s Hudson River, and a river witch in Colorado. He teamed secrets of fishing and living from steelheaders in the Northwest, Bass''n Gals in Texas, and an ice-fisher in the North Woods. Along the way, he heard from one of Hemingway''s sons what it was like to fish with Papa and from Robert Kennedy, Jr., how fishing changed his fife. As he describes the eccentricities, obsessions, and tribulations of dedicated anglers, he also uncovers the values that unite them. He reveals the healing qualities of fishing, how it binds the generations, how the angling business has grown, and how the future of fishing is threatened. But most of all, Fly-Fishing for Sharks is about the unforgettable characters Louv meets on the water and the stories they tell. From them, Louv learns about our changing relationship with nature, about a hidden America -- and about himself.

Acampar en el jardín, ir en bicicleta por el bosque, trepar a los árboles, atrapar insectos, recoger flores silvestres, correr entre pilas de hojas de otoño... Estas son las cosas de las que están hechos los recuerdos de infancia. Pero para la generación de hoy en día, faltan los placeres de una infancia libre y sus hábitos conducen a la obesidad epidémica, el trastorno por déficit de atención, el aislamiento y la depresión infantil. Este oportuno libro muestra cómo nuestros hijos se han vuelto cada vez más alienados y distanciados de la naturaleza, por qué esto importa y cómo podemos cambiar la tendencia. Los últimos niños en el bosque es el primer documento que reúne investigaciones de vanguardia que demuestran cómo la exposición directa a la naturaleza es esencial para un desarrollo infantil sano: física, emocional y espiritualmente. Es un toque de atención, convincente e irresistiblemente persuasivo, para recuperar la conexión entre los niños y la naturaleza. Un libro imprescindible para los padres de hoy en día, que puede ayudarles a reconstruir esa tradicional y sana interacción entre la infancia, el aire libre y los espacios naturales abiertos.

Le best seller traduit dans le monde entier Dans ce livre, Richard Louv fait un troublant constat : les enfants sont moins souvent en contact avec la nature, créant un phénomène que l’auteur appelle le « nature-deficit disorder », ou NDD (ou syndrome du déficit de nature). Ce phénomène a eu lieu en moins de 30 ans. Angoisses, troubles de l''attention, dépression, obésité : en restant toujours assis à l''intérieur sous une lumière artificielle un manque inconscient se crée qui peut entraîner des douleurs psychiques et physiques. Études scientifiques et entrevues de parents et d’environnementalistes à l’appui, il démontre les vertus du simple fait d’être dehors. Son livre est un vibrant plaidoyer pour un contact régulier et durable avec la nature. Un auteur qui a passé sa jeunesse à grimper aux arbres Richard Louv est un auteur et un journaliste américain. Le dernier enfant dans la forêt (Last Child in The Woods) est son septième livre. C''est un best-seller international.

Descubre cómo contribuye el mundo natural a tu bienestar. Estrés, ansiedad, falta de vínculos, adicciones y la llamada hiperactividad infantil son algunos de los síntomas del síndrome de déficit de naturaleza. Vivir alejados de ella nos enferma. La buena noticia es que retomar el contacto con el medio natural puede devolvernos la salud y el goce de sentirnos plenos. La conexión del cuerpo y la mente con la naturaleza, también llamada vitamina N, mejora nuestra salud física y mental. El uso conjunto y equilibrado de la tecnología y lo natural aumenta la inteligencia, el pensamiento creativo y la productividad, lo que da lugar a una nueva mente híbrida. En una estrecha relación con el medio natural, los seres humanos podemos conservar y construir hábitats donde desarrollarnos con verdadero bienestar.

Este livro apresenta uma abrangente síntese de pesquisas e também de histórias de todo o mundo que relacionam a presença da natureza na vida das crianças com seu bem-estar físico, emocional, social e acadêmico. Richard Louv cunhou pela primeira vez o termo Transtorno do Deficit de Natureza e despertou, assim, o interesse da comunidade internacional para um tema bastante atual: o impacto negativo da falta da natureza na vida das crianças, especialmente as que vivem em contextos urbanos.

Richard Louv, autorul unor bestselleruri New York Times, care a lansat mişcarea internaţională Copiii şi natura, ne propune, în această carte, o reţetă completă de conectare, cu putere şi bucurie, la lumea naturală: 500 de activităţi pentru copii şi adulţi Numeroase eseuri pline de inspiraţie, o provocare pentru sistemul de gândire actual Sfaturi practice, simple şi utile Autorul a fost printre primii care a atras atenţia asupra fenomenului de îndepărtare a copiilor de lumea naturii, creând termenul-metaforă „deficit de natură”. Tot el a subliniat beneficiile pe care le aduce conectarea puternică la natură: de la creşterea agerimii mentale şi a creativităţii, până la reducerea obezităţii şi a depresiei; de la promovarea sănătăţii şi a stării de bine, până la simpla bucurie de a petrece timp în natură. Vitamina N (de la Natură) este un ghid practic, complet, ce ar trebui să aibă un loc special în biblioteca fiecăruia dintre noi, o carte deosebit de utilă familiei şi comunităţii. Citind-o, veţi descoperi idei nu numai pentru părinţii dornici de a împărtăşi cu copiii lor entuziasmul pentru natură, ci şi pentru şcolile care îşi propun să încorporeze activităţile în natură în curriculum sau pentru angajaţii din sistemul de sănătate. Această carte este o doză de inspiraţie pură, reamintindu-ne să ne formăm un obicei din a ne uita la cerul plin de stele sau din a face o plimbare prin pădure, experienţe extraordinare şi esenţiale la orice vârstă.

Dieses Buch, das in den USA und vielen Ländern Europas breite ökologische Bewegungen ausgelöst hat, will unseren Kindern die Natur zurückgeben, weil sie sie für ihre gesunde Entwicklung brauchen. Kinder in der Natur sind heutzutage eine fast aussterbende Spezies. Die Folgen sind ihre Fluchten in virtuelle Welten, Hyperaktivität, Gewalt, Sucht sowie eine wachsende Gleichgültigkeit gegenüber Natur und Umwelt. In seinem Buch stützt sich Richard Louv auf zahlreiche Interviews und Gespräche, die er mit Wissenschaftlern, Eltern, Kindern, Lehrern und Pionieren der Umweltbewegung geführt hat. Liest man ihre Erfahrungen und Erzählungen, tritt viel Überraschendes zutage und es zieht den Leser wie magisch nach draußen –zurück in die Natur. »Ein ungeheuer wichtiges Buch.« Prof. Dr. Hubert Weiger, Vorsitzender des BUND

The internationally bestselling author of Last Child in the Woods seeks a deeper personal connection to nature during this time of ecoanxiety and upheaval by exploring his own backyard. Long beloved for his insightful, inspiring nature writing, Richard Louv returns with his most personal book yet. Noticing is about discovering who you are by exploring the natural world. Louv shows how, by tapping into the thirty or more human senses we have, readers can develop skills––sensory, scientific, artistic, and spiritual––to see and experience the otherworlds of nature. Through personal essays, rich with descriptions of the California wilderness around his home in the most biodiverse county in the nation, Louv draws on wisdom from influences as far-reaching as neuroscience, nature photography, Indigenous traditions, and mindfulness to foster what he calls "bioenchantment.” He offers a new, deeper understanding of what it means to see a tree, know a fox, and to become fully human.

Traditional Chinese edition of Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder