Environment & Nature audiobooks

Stewards of Eden

By: Sandra L. Richter

Narrated by: Pam Ward

Length: 4 hours 32 minutes

Abridged: No

Sandra L. Richter cares about the Bible. She also cares about the environment.



Using her expertise in ancient Israelite society and economy as well as in biblical theology, Richter walks listeners through passages familiar and not-so-familiar, showing how significant environmental theology is in the Bible's witness. She then calls Christians to... Read more

Natural Rivals

By: John Clayton

Narrated by: Richard Powers

Length: 9 hours 44 minutes

Abridged: No

This dynamic examination traces the lives of two of the most influential figures and their dueling approaches on America’s natural landscape.John Muir, the most famous naturalist in American history, protected Yosemite, cofounded the Sierra Club, and is sometimes called the Father of the National Parks. A poor immigrant, self-taught,... Read more

Secrets of the Savanna

By: Mark Owens & Delia Owens

Narrated by: Donna Postel & Sean Runnette

Length: 7 hours 7 minutes

Abridged: No

"Vividly written...Their story is thrilling—the kind of tale that wild-animal lovers won't easily forget."—PeopleIn this riveting real-life adventure, Mark and Delia Owens tell the dramatic story of their last years in Africa, fighting to save elephants, villagers, and -- in the end -- themselves. The award-winning zoologists and pioneering... Read more

The Future We Choose

By: Christiana Figueres & Tom Rivett-Carnac

Narrated by: Christiana Figueres & Tom Rivett-Carnac

Length: 4 hours 47 minutes

Abridged: No

A cautionary but optimistic book about the world’s changing climate and the fate of humanity, from two of the architects of the 2015 Paris Agreement. • "One of the most inspiring books I've ever read." —Yuval Harari

Christiana Figueres and Tom Rivett-Carnac outline two possible scenarios for our planet. In one, they describe what life on Earth... Read more

Mushrooms

By: Tom Gordon

Narrated by: Matyas J.

Length: 3 hours 11 minutes

Abridged: No

Eliminate the guesswork out of growing and harvesting edible and medicinal mushrooms from the comfort of your home with this comprehensive guide to cultivating mushrooms for fun and profitDo you want to learn how to grow your own mushrooms, but don't know where to begin? Have you been searching for information to take your mushroom growing... Read more

El Green New Deal global

By: Jeremy Rifkin

Narrated by: Germán Gijón

Length: 9 hours 35 minutes

Abridged: No

Si bien el Green New Deal se ha convertido en una sensación de la noche a la mañana dentro de los círculos activistas, también está ganando peso como movimiento paralelo dentro de la comunidad empresarial global y va a sacudir los cimientos de la sociedad en los próximos años. Los sectores clave que conforman la infraestructura de la economía... Read more

Raising Chickens

By: Jason Howard

Narrated by: Matyas J.

Length: 3 hours 40 minutes

Abridged: No

Uncover the best homesteading methods to help you raise healthy chickens and enjoy fresh eggs with this practical guide to modern chicken-rearing methodsDo you want to get started in raising your chickens naturally and providing fresh, organic poultry products for yourself and your family, but don't know where to begin? If yes, then this guide... Read more

The Homing Instinct

By: Bernd Heinrich

Narrated by: Rick Adamson

Length: 11 hours 7 minutes

Abridged: No

A captivating exploration of the homing instinct in animals, and what it means for human happiness and survival, from the celebrated naturalist and author of Mind of the Raven, Why We Run, and Life Everlasting.

Acclaimed scientist and author Bernd Heinrich has returned every year since boyhood to a beloved patch of western Maine woods. What is... Read more

A Polar Affair

By: Lloyd Spencer Davis

Narrated by: Raphael Corkhill

Length: 13 hours 8 minutes

Abridged: No

A captivating blend of true adventure and natural history by one of today’s leading penguin experts and Antarctic explorersGeorge Murray Levick was the physician on Robert Falcon Scott’s tragic Antarctic expedition of 1910. Marooned for an Antarctic winter, Levick passed the time by becoming the first man to study penguins up close. His findings... Read more

The Father of American Conservation

By: Thom Hatch

Narrated by: Joe Barrett

Length: 9 hours 22 minutes

Abridged: No

Award-winning author Thom Hatch presents the definitive biography of George Bird Grinnell (1849–1938), who was recognized in his time as "The Father of American Conservation." This book chronicles not only Grinnell's life, but also offers a history of his accomplishments in saving the wildlife and natural resources of this country.



A remarkable... Read more

Fossil Capital

By: Andreas Malm

Narrated by: Liam Gerrard

Length: 18 hours 24 minutes

Abridged: No

How capitalism first promoted fossil fuels with the rise of steam power



The more we know about the catastrophic implications of climate change, the more fossil fuels we burn. How did we end up in this mess? In this masterful new history, Andreas Malm claims it all began in Britain with the rise of steam power. But why did manufacturers turn from... Read more

Life Everlasting

By: Bernd Heinrich

Narrated by: Rick Adamson

Length: 6 hours 29 minutes

Abridged: No

From one of the finest naturalists and writers of our time, a fascinating investigation of Nature’s inspiring death-to-life cycle.

How does the animal world deal with death? And what ecological and spiritual lessons can we learn from examining this? Bernd Heinrich has long been fascinated by these questions, and when a good friend with a terminal... Read more

Secondhand

By: Adam Minter

Narrated by: Daniel Henning

Length: 10 hours 2 minutes

Abridged: No

When you drop a box of unwanted items off at the local thrift store, where do they go? Probably across the country—or even halfway across the world—to people and places eager to reuse what you don’t want. In Secondhand, Adam Minter delves into the vast, multibillion-dollar industry that resells used stuff around the world. He follows the trail... Read more

White Feathers

By: Bernd Heinrich

Narrated by: Rick Adamson

Length: 7 hours 8 minutes

Abridged: No

The surprising, rich life of tree swallows in nesting season—with Heinrich’s beautiful illustrations and photographs—by the acclaimed naturalist.

Heinrich is sparked one early spring day by a question: Why does a pair of swallows in a nest-box close to his Maine cabin show an unvarying preference for white feathers—not easily available nearby—as... Read more

The Chesapeake Table

By: Renee Brooks Catacalos

Narrated by: Renee Brooks Catacalos

Length: 5 hours 50 minutes

Abridged: No

There was a time when most food was local, whether you lived on a farm or bought your food at a farmers market in the city. Exotic foods like olives, spices, and chocolate shipped in from other parts of the world were considered luxuries. Now, most food that Americans eat is shipped from somewhere else, and eating local is considered by some to... Read more

How to Teach Relativity to Your Dog

By: Chad Orzel

Narrated by: Will Collyer & Cassandra Morris

Length: 9 hours 54 minutes

Abridged: No

They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks. But what about relativity?

Physics professor Chad Orzel and his inquisitive canine companion, Emmy, tackle the concepts of general relativity in this irresistible introduction to Einstein's physics. Through armchair- and sometimes passenger-seat-conversations with Emmy about the relative speeds of... Read more

The Global Forest

By: Diana Beresford-Kroeger

Narrated by: Wendy Tremont King

Length: 5 hours 30 minutes

Abridged: No

A pioneering scientist writes of the benefits of forest bathing and the fascinating ecological and pharmaceutical properties of trees—the inspiration for the documentary Call of the Forest: The Forgotten Wisdom of Trees.



Renowned scientist Diana Beresford-Kroeger presents an unforgettable and highly original work of natural history with The... Read more

The Imperiled Ocean

By: Laura Trethewey

Narrated by: Erica Sullivan

Length: 7 hours 19 minutes

Abridged: No

An exploration of the earth’s last wild frontier, filled with high-stakes stories that explores a vast territory undergoing tremendous change and the people and places facing an uncertain futureOn a life raft in the Mediterranean, a teenager from Ghana wonders whether he will reach Europe alive, and if he does, whether he will be allowed to... Read more

Grassroots Rising

By: Ronnie Cummins

Narrated by: Leon Nixon

Length: 7 hours 29 minutes

Abridged: No

Grassroots Rising is a passionate call to action for the global body politic, providing practical solutions for how to survive—and thrive—in catastrophic times. Author Ronnie Cummins aims to educate and inspire citizens worldwide to organize and become active participants in preventing ecological collapse. This book offers a blueprint for... Read more

The Joyful Vegan

By: Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Narrated by: Colleen Patrick-Goudreau

Length: 8 hours 32 minutes

Abridged: No

Finding plant-based recipes? Easy. Dealing with the social, cultural, and emotional pressures of being vegan? That’s the hard part.Motivated by a desire to eat more healthfully or live more ethically, many people choose veganism as a logical and sensible response to their concerns about animals, the environment, and their health. Yet, despite... Read more

Silence

By: Joanna Nylund

Narrated by: Camilla Rockley

Length: 2 hours 24 minutes

Abridged: No

In our increasingly frenetic, modern lives, silence has become a treasured commodity. In an era of constant technological stimulation, moments of silence and reflection are harder to achieve than ever before. But what really is silence and what effect does it have on our wellbeing?

In Silence, Joanna Nylund reflects on the cultural, scientific... Read more

Planet Qualia: Happiness, Landscapes, and Ecosystems

By: Tony Brussat

Narrated by: Tony Brussat

Length: 2 hours 39 minutes

Abridged: No

Animals participate directly with what they are interested in: on a scale of zero out of ten, both interest and participation levels are usually matched in the middle, both at five out of ten. This is in stark contrast to people, who desire their interest and participation levels to match at a high level. High interest and participation levels... Read more

Life Changing

By: Helen Pilcher

Narrated by: Helen Pilcher

Length: 13 hours 2 minutes

Abridged: No

Bloomsbury presents Life Changing written and read by Helen Pilcher.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR WRITING ON GLOBAL CONSERVATION

'Pilcher is both very funny and very, very clever.' Gillian Burke

'Richly entertaining throughout.' Sunday Times

For the last three billion years or so, life on Earth was shaped by natural forces. Evolution... Read more

Fantastically Great Women Who Saved the Planet

By: Kate Pankhurst

Narrated by: Kate Pankhurst

Length: 42 minutes

Abridged: No

Bloomsbury presents Fantastically Great Women Who Saved the Planet written and read by Kate Pankhurst.

'Significantly more engaging and inspiring than the rival Rebel Girls' GUARDIAN
'It's hard to imagine any group of primary-aged children who wouldn't be inspired' BOOKSELLER
'An absolute must-have for every young person’s bookshelf' HUFFINGTON... Read more