Best Selling Books by Richard Louv

The Book That Launched an International Movement Fans of The Anxious Generation will adore Last Child in the Woods, Richard Louv''s groundbreaking New York Times bestseller. “An absolute must-read for parents.” —The Boston Globe “It rivals Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring.” —The Cincinnati Enquirer “I like to play indoors better ’cause that’s where all the electrical outlets are,” reports a fourth grader. But it’s not only computers, television, and video games that are keeping kids inside. It’s also their parents’ fears of traffic, strangers, Lyme disease, and West Nile virus; their schools’ emphasis on more and more homework; their structured schedules; and their lack of access to natural areas. Local governments, neighborhood associations, and even organizations devoted to the outdoors are placing legal and regulatory constraints on many wild spaces, sometimes making natural play a crime. As children’s connections to nature diminish and the social, psychological, and spiritual implications become apparent, new research shows that nature can offer powerful therapy for such maladies as depression, obesity, and attention deficit disorder. Environment-based education dramatically improves standardized test scores and grade-point averages and develops skills in problem solving, critical thinking, and decision making. Anecdotal evidence strongly suggests that childhood experiences in nature stimulate creativity. In Last Child in the Woods, Louv talks with parents, children, teachers, scientists, religious leaders, child-development researchers, and environmentalists who recognize the threat and offer solutions. Louv shows us an alternative future, one in which parents help their kids experience the natural world more deeply—and find the joy of family connectedness in the process. Included in this edition: A Field Guide with 100 Practical Actions We Can Take Discussion Points for Book Groups, Classrooms, and Communities Additional Notes by the Author New and Updated Research from the U.S. and Abroad

The immediacy of Richard Louv''s message in Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder galvanized an international movement to reconnect children with nature. Now, in The Nature Principle, Louv reaches even further with a powerful call to action for the rest of us. Our society, says Louv, has developed such an outsized faith in technology that we have yet to fully realize or even adequately study how human capacities are enhanced through the power of nature. Supported by groundbreaking research, anecdotal evidence, and compelling personal stories, Louv shows us how tapping into the restorative powers of the natural world can boost mental acuity and creativity; promote health and wellness; build smarter and more sustainable businesses, communities, and economies; and ultimately strengthen human bonds. As he says in his introduction, The Nature Principle is about the power of living in nature-not with it, but in it. We are entering the most creative period in history. The twenty-first century will be the century of human restoration in the natural world. Richard Louv makes a convincing case that through a nature-balanced existence-driven by sound economic, social, and environmental solutions-the human race can and will thrive. This timely, inspiring, and important work will give readers renewed hope while challenging them 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, with 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.

This thoughtful collection of essays by the author of Last Child into the Woods explores the vital connections that sustain our lives. It’s often the little things that remind us how connected we all are to one another. Through his insightful reflections, Louv reveals the many strands that make up the great web of life, from family and friendship to community and nature. Most importantly, his words remind us of how important it is to seek out these strands in our own lives. With inspirational stories, discussion, and quotations, Louv weaves a tale of collective unity and shared memory that reminds us how important it is to care for each other and the world around us. As Louv shares, “In our society, it is easy to lose sight of the web. To mend our hoop, our protective gauze, we must envision the whole ecology and not only the parts.”

“A book that offers hope.” —The New York Times Book Review “Richard Louv has done it again. A remarkable book that will help everyone break away from their fixed gaze at the screens that dominate our lives and remember instead that we are animals in a world of animals.” —Bill McKibben, author of Falter Richard Louv’s landmark book, Last Child in the Woods, inspired an international movement to connect children and nature. Now Louv redefines the future of human-animal coexistence. Our Wild Calling explores these powerful and mysterious bonds and how they can transform our mental, physical, and spiritual lives, serve as an antidote to the growing epidemic of human loneliness, and help us tap into the empathy required to preserve life on Earth. Louv interviews researchers, theologians, wildlife experts, indigenous healers, psychologists, and others to show how people are communicating with animals in ancient and new ways; 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. Transformative and inspiring, this book points us toward what we all long for in the age of technology: real connection.

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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.

The acclaimed author of Childhood''s Future presents a primer for parents--and every American--on how to create a better life for children now. In these troubled times for families, Louv offers a blueprint for a grassro ots movement designed to draw the attention of politics, the courts, and the media.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

In this groundbreaking call to action, Louv creates a vision of fatherhood as an extraordinary journey of personal fulfillment. He presents an inspiring new vision of fatherhood as the completeness of masculinity ... the ultimate gift to men, to children, and to families. Based on extensive interviews with fathers, mothers and children across America, FatherLove expands our current understanding of fathers'' roles -- breadwinner &, increasingly, nurturer/doer of the domestic chores -- into levels of experience that give new and vital meaning to fatherhood: entering the community; finding a place in time; and restoring a spiritual life.

Beschrijving van de Amerikaanse journalist en schrijver van oorzaken en gevolgen van een overgeorganiseerd kinderleven, waardoor buitenspelen en contact met de natuur worden ontmoedigd of zelfs onmogelijk gemaakt.