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Explore the beauty of the natural world with our Nature collection at Thryft. Immerse yourself in captivating narratives about the environment, wildlife, and the mysteries of our planet. From renowned environmentalists to insightful nature writers, there's something for every keen nature enthusiast.

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Kumano Kodo - USTrade B/W - Thryft
Hans Beumer

Kumano Kodo - USTrade B/W

RM76.41 MYR from RM36.19 MYR Save up to 54%

This book provides a detailed and comprehensive English travel guide to the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trails in the Kii Mountains of Japan. With extensive route descriptions, practical hiking and travel experiences, trail statistics and charts, tips, and 600 photos, this book is the perfect companion for hikers interested in exploring ancient pilgrimage routes and learning about the fascinating history, spirituality, and culture of Japan. The book covers two UNESCO World Heritage Pilgrimage Routes: The Nakahechi and Kohechi Routes, spanning 200 kilometers of trails, 16,000 altitude meters, and 60 hours of hiking. Reviews praise the book for its thoroughness, practicality, and inspiring photography.

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A Walk with a White Bushman
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Laurens van der Post

A Walk with a White Bushman

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"A Walk with a White Bushman" invites you on a profound intellectual stroll with Laurens van der Post. This isn't just a book; it's an intimate conversation with a man deeply contemplative about humanity's capacity for both creation and destruction. It could resonate with you if you're looking to explore the depths of human nature and our place in the world.

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Tracklements Savoury Preserves: Traditional, Handmade Accompaniments for Meat, Cheese or Fish
Tracklements

Tracklements Savoury Preserves: Traditional, Handmade Accompaniments for Meat, Cheese or Fish

from RM65.44 MYR

Imagine turning the bounty of your garden or local market into delightful, shelf-stable treasures to enjoy year-round. That’s precisely what 'Tracklements Savoury Preserves' offers. With a blend of traditional wisdom and modern twists, this cookbook is perfect for anyone who delights in the craft of transforming simple ingredients into tangy chutneys or zesty relishes. If you cherish homegrown flavors or have a penchant for culinary DIY, this collection can bring an added dimension to your pantry—and a delicious one at that.

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The Thirteen Original Clan Mothers: Your Sacred Path to Discovering the Gifts, Talents, and Abilities of the Feminine
Jamie Sams

The Thirteen Original Clan Mothers: Your Sacred Path to Discovering the Gifts, Talents, and Abilities of the Feminine

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If you have a thirst for spiritual growth and a respect for indigenous knowledge, "The Thirteen Original Clan Mothers" by Jamie Sams could offer you a harmonious blend of ancestral wisdom and personal empowerment. It's a guide that invites you to connect with the cycles of the moon and explore the unique strengths within you, all while paying tribute to feminine insight and tradition. This book could be the bridge between ancient teachings and your personal development journey.

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The Shamanic Way of the Bee: Ancient Wisdom and Healing Practices of the Bee Masters - Thryft
Simon Buxton

The Shamanic Way of the Bee: Ancient Wisdom and Healing Practices of the Bee Masters

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If you're drawn to the spiritual interconnection between nature and humans, "The Shamanic Way of the Bee" offers a fascinating journey into a hidden tradition. Simon Buxton combines ethnography with a personal memoir, providing an intimate look into a path rarely revealed to outsiders. You'll discover a world where honey and bees aren't just agricultural subjects, but conduits to healing and esoteric knowledge. This could be an enlightening read if you're interested in alternative spiritualities or the ancient ties between insects and humanity.

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The Time Before History - Thryft

The Time Before History

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If you've ever been curious about how humanity and Earth have shaped each other, Colin Tudge's "The Time Before History" will feed your fascination. His meticulous blending of various scientific disciplines offers a cohesive journey through our planet's and species' past, making complex topics accessible. It's like a time machine that enriches your understanding of the present.

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On the Origin of Species: A Facsimile of the First Edition - Thryft
Charles Darwin

On the Origin of Species: A Facsimile of the First Edition

from RM30.21 MYR

Imagine holding a piece of history that revolutionized our understanding of life's diversity. Reading Darwin's 'On the Origin of Species' connects you directly with the moment a bold new idea took root. It's not just for scientists; it’s surprisingly digestible and maintains a raw clarity lost in later editions. Dive in, and you'll be engaging with the thoughts that shaped modern science.

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Why Did The Chicken Cross The World? - Thryft
Andrew Lawler

Why Did The Chicken Cross The World?

from RM18.55 MYR

- This book is a fascinating exploration of the unexpected global impact of chickens. It delves into the history, biology, and cultural significance of these feathered creatures, taking readers on a journey across continents and centuries. You'll be amazed at how something as simple as a chicken has shaped our world in profound ways. Whether you're a history buff, a foodie, or just curious about our interconnected world, this book is a must-read.

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The Origin of Species (Barnes & Noble Classics Series) - Thryft
George Levine, Charles Darwin

The Origin of Species (Barnes & Noble Classics Series)

from RM25.23 MYR

On December 27, 1831, Charles Darwin left Plymouth Harbor aboard the H. M. S. Beagle. For the next five years, the naturalist conducted research on plants and animals from around the globe, amassing a body of evidence that would culminate in one of the greatest discoveries in the history of mankind—the theory of evolution.In The Origin of Species, Darwin convincingly demonstrates the fact of evolution: that existing animals and plants cannot have appeared separately, but must have slowly transformed from ancestral creatures. Most important, Origin fully explains the mechanism that effects such a transformation: natural selection, the idea that made evolution scientifically intelligible for the first time.One of the few revolutionary works of science that is engrossingly readable, The Origin of Species not only launched the science of modern biology, but has influenced all subsequent literary, philosophical, and religious thinkers since.George Levine, Kenneth Burke Professor of English Literature at Rutgers University, has written extensively about Darwin and science-literature relations, particularly in Darwin and the Novelists. He is the author of many related books, including The Realistic Imagination, Dying to Know, and his birdwatching memoirs, Lifebirds.

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On Human Nature - Thryft
Edward O. Wilson

On Human Nature

from RM30.21 MYR

This book is a fascinating exploration of the intricate interplay between nature and nurture in determining human behavior. Edward O. Wilson challenges prevailing misconceptions and dives deep into the realm of biology's influence on our actions. Through his insightful analysis, he presents a compelling argument for the sociobiological limitations that might shape our destiny as humans. If you are intrigued by the hidden forces that drive human behavior, this thought-provoking masterpiece is a must-read. Get ready to delve into a captivating journey that will forever change your understanding of what it means to be human.

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How To Think Like a Neandertal - Thryft
Frederick L. Coolidge, Thomas Wynn

How To Think Like a Neandertal

from RM44.97 MYR

This book provides an intriguing look into the mental life and culture of Neanderthals. It explores their language abilities, complex technical skills, and hunting practices, giving readers insight into a long-vanished people. The book also draws comparisons to our own minds and culture, making it a fascinating read for anyone interested in anthropology or psychology.

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Gathering Medicines: Nation and Knowledge in China’s Mountain South - Thryft
Lili Lai, Judith Farquhar

Gathering Medicines: Nation and Knowledge in China’s Mountain South

from RM62.55 MYR

In the early 2000s, the central government of China encouraged all of the nation’s registered minorities to “salvage, sort, synthesize, and elevate” folk medical knowledges in an effort to create local health care systems comparable to the nationally supported institutions of traditional Chinese medicine. Gathering Medicines bears witness to this remarkable moment of knowledge development while sympathetically introducing the myriad therapeutic traditions of southern China.Over a period of six years, Judith Farquhar and Lili Lai worked with seven minority nationality groups in China’s southern mountains, observing how medicines were gathered and local healing systems codified. Gathering Medicines shares their intimate view of how people understand ethnicity, locality, the body, and nature. This ethnography of knowledge diversities in multiethnic China is a testament to the rural wisdom of mountain healers, one that theorizes, from the ground up, the dynamic encounters between formal statist knowledge and the popular authority of the wild.

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Introducing Evolutionary Psychology - Thryft
Oscar Zárate, Dylan Evans, Richard Appignanesi

Introducing Evolutionary Psychology

from RM17.88 MYR

Introducing Evolutionary Psychology is a must-read for people who want to discover the science behind human behavior. The book provides a detailed explanation of how our minds evolved and the reasons behind our behavior. It is fascinating to learn about the mind's universal features, such as cooperation, and how they were designed. Dylan Evans' clear and concise writing, combined with the beautiful and informative illustrations by Oscar Zarate, make this book an exceptional read for anyone interested in understanding the human mind's evolutionary development and behavior.

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Pacific Adventures - Thryft
Jim Cromarty

Pacific Adventures

RM14.19 MYR from RM9.94 MYR Save up to 30%

Join the adventurers who shaped Pacific history.

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NG Kids Infopedia - Thryft
National Geographic Kids

NG Kids Infopedia

from RM21.07 MYR

The NG Kids Infopedia is perfect for children who love learning about the world around them. Packed with fascinating facts and colorful images, this book is an excellent resource for kids of all ages. With content created by National Geographic researchers and photographers, readers can trust the accuracy of the information presented. The most unique feature of this book is its ability to make learning fun and accessible, with interactive quizzes and activities throughout. Overall, readers would likely describe this book as an engaging and entertaining way to explore the world and expand their knowledge.

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Ain't There No More : Louisiana's Disappearing Coastal Plain - Thryft
Robert Twilley, Donald Edward Davis, Carl A. Brasseaux

Ain't There No More : Louisiana's Disappearing Coastal Plain

RM49.75 MYR from RM21.40 MYR Save up to 57%

"Ain't There No More" is a must-read for anyone worried about rising sea levels, coastal erosion, and climate change. The book describes the struggles of Louisiana's coastal wetlands inhabitants and their environmental knowledge that could help global communities adapt to modern challenges. The authors use a combination of research and unpublished images to explore the history of the region and provide valuable insights and solutions. It is a powerful testimony to the human consequences of environmental policy and neglect.

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Aluminum Dreams : The Making of Light Modernity - Thryft
Mimi Sheller

Aluminum Dreams : The Making of Light Modernity

from RM14.22 MYR

How aluminum enabled a high-speed, gravity-defying American modernity even as other parts of the world paid the price in environmental damage and political turmoil. Aluminum shaped the twentieth century. It enabled high-speed travel and gravity-defying flight. It was the material of a streamlined aesthetic that came to represent modernity. And it became an essential ingredient in industrial and domestic products that ranged from airplanes and cars to designer chairs and artificial Christmas trees. It entered modern homes as packaging, foil, pots and pans and even infiltrated our bodies through food, medicine, and cosmetics. In Aluminum Dreams , Mimi Sheller describes how the materiality and meaning of aluminum transformed modern life and continues to shape the world today. Aluminum, Sheller tells us, changed mobility and mobilized modern life. It enabled air power, the space age and moon landings. Yet, as Sheller makes clear, aluminum was important not only in twentieth-century technology, innovation, architecture, and design but also in underpinning global military power, uneven development, and crucial environmental and health concerns. Sheller describes aluminum's shiny utopia but also its dark side. The unintended consequences of aluminum's widespread use include struggles for sovereignty and resource control in Africa, India, and the Caribbean; the unleashing of multinational corporations; and the pollution of the earth through mining and smelting (and the battle to save it). Using a single material as an entry point to understanding a global history of modernization and its implications for the future, Aluminum Dreams forces us to How do we assemble the material culture of modernity and what are its environmental consequences? Aluminum Dreams includes a generous selection of striking images of iconic aluminum designs, many in color, drawn from advertisements by Alcoa, Bohn, Kaiser, and other major corporations, pamphlets, films, and exhibitions.

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Step Into the Wonders of Nature

Discover the enthralling narratives of the natural world with Thryft's Nature collection. Here, you can find works by celebrated authors and environmentalists who bring the splendour of the earth to life. Whether you're passionate about conservation or enchanted by wilderness tales, our selection offers a variety of perspectives and stories. Explore titles that challenge, inspire, and awaken your ecological curiosity.