Dave Hamilton is a versatile writer whose works reflect a wide range of interests and expertise. He writes about food and foraging, history and ancient history, gardening, and travel. His deep knowledge in these areas, supported by degrees in Nutrition and Food Science, sustainable horticulture, and adult education, permeates his engaging texts. Readers will appreciate Hamilton's approach to his subjects, blending practical insight with a fascinating perspective on the world.
The narrative follows David Hamilton's extraordinary life, beginning on a secluded Sussex farm and leading to a successful broadcasting career that spans seven decades in both the UK and America. It highlights his aspirations and the transformative experiences that shaped his professional journey in the media industry.
Discover how practicing the art of kindfulness – being mindfully kind to yourself and others – can boost your happiness, relax your nervous system, reduce blood pressure and inflammation, relieve muscular pain, and even slow down aging at the genetic level.
A contemporary of Galileo and a forerunner of Isaac Newton, Johannes Kepler (1571-1630) was a pioneering German scientist and a pivotal figure in the history of astronomy. This colorful, well-researched biography brings the man and his scientific discoveries to life, showing how his contributions were every bit as important as those of Copernicus, Galileo, and Newton. It was Kepler who first advocated the completely new concept of a physical force emanating from the sun that controls the motion of the planets--today we call this gravity and take it for granted. He also established that the orbits of the planets were elliptical in shape and not circular. And his three laws of planetary motion are still used by contemporary astronomers and space scientists. The author focuses not just on these and other momentous breakthroughs but also on Kepler's arduous life, punctuated by frequent tragedy and hardships. His first wife died young, and eight of the twelve children he fathered succumbed to disease in infancy or childhood. He was frequently caught up in the religious persecutions of the day. His mother narrowly escaped death when she was accused of being a witch. Intermingling historical and personal details of Kepler's life with lucid explanations of his scientific research, this book presents a sympathetic portrait of the man and underscores the critical importance of Kepler's discoveries in the history of astronomy.
This book dives into the true nature of consciousness and presents the cutting-edge research behind energy healing, crystals, meditation, and more. The ideas behind some of these holistic therapies have been around for millennia - but now scientific evidence demonstrates how they can contribute to physical, emotional, and energetic healing.
An exploration of wild food and its habitats for aspiring foragers and nature lovers - from the expert who taught Mary Berry how to forage.
Engaging children with the natural world through foraging offers an exciting way to spark their interest in nature. This guide equips families with essential knowledge to safely identify wild plants and distinguish them from harmful lookalikes. It features simple, seasonal recipes that utilize foraged ingredients, such as staghorn sumac lemonade and nettle pancakes, making it a practical resource for hands-on learning and culinary exploration. Perfect for fostering a deeper connection with nature and encouraging adventurous eating.
A Dream Poem: Dark Tales from the Future: Back to Life through Art
Rooted in medieval forms yet addressing contemporary issues, this collection of stories by David Hamilton explores the transformative power of poetry, likening it to a musical journey that elevates consciousness. Hamilton challenges the tendency to categorize writers, showcasing his versatility through unique styles and themes. Each work is crafted to stand alone while sharing essential features, leading to the notion that he may have pioneered a new genre of concept poems, where thematic elements interweave across individual pieces.
Accessible guide to foraging thirty plants, with recipes.
In 1697 Martin Martin, a Gaelic-speaking scholar from Skye, travelled to St Kilda to study the island's flora and fauna and to learn about the now extinct great auk. Much of the information that he gathered during this expedition was relayed to him by the islanders.