Book description
A Year-Long Adventure in Every Leaf
Tristan Gooley's The Hidden Seasons invites us to step off the familiar path of "spring, summer, fall, winter" and into a world where every cloud, insect, and ice crystal speaks a secret language. Drawing on his celebrated work The Lost Art of Reading Nature's Signs, Gooley turns ordinary moments into extraordinary clues-an approach that feels both fresh and deeply rooted in the natural world.
What sets this book apart is its granular, month-by-month structure. Each chapter becomes a portal to a specific time slot: the meteor showers that herald spring, the sky shadows that cloak summer's heat, the subtle animal behaviors that foreshadow autumn's bounty, and even the hidden meanings behind winter footprints. Gooley doesn't just list facts; he connects them in a way that feels almost poetic. For example, a cloud of dancing insects in a sun pocket is linked to both astronomy and animal behavior, while an ice crystal in a deer print reveals how long the animal lingered before melting away.
The writing style is conversational yet insightful, making complex observations accessible without diluting their depth. Gooley's voice is that of a seasoned guide-warm, curious, and always encouraging readers to observe more closely. He reminds us that nature offers "a whole hidden world of meaning in every footprint," turning everyday scenes into living calendars.
For anyone who loves the outdoors-or simply wants to see the familiar world through new eyes-this book is an invitation to become a true nature sleuth. It's not just a guide; it's a celebration of the subtle rhythms that govern our planet, presented with clarity and enthusiasm that will keep readers turning pages-and looking up-to discover what each season truly has in store.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
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Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience