What if nature had a voice, a language of its own that goes unheard due to our human blindspot? This volume gathers thirteen stories that invite us to explore the intricate dance of life unfolding all around us, hidden within our daily interactions. In each story, we'll encounter the science and spirit of the natural world, brought to life through rich descriptions that blur the lines between the human and the nonhuman. As you turn the pages, you'll find yourself drawn into a realm where rocks, winds, birds, crickets, fire, and water each carry their unique narratives, interwoven with the human experience. "Voices of Nature" extends an invitation to perceive the world anew, to attune our senses to the tales whispered by nature. It's an opportunity to contemplate existence from the standpoint of a thing, transcending mere humanity. What is it like to be a thing? Prepare to embark on a transformative journey that highlights the profound connections that exist between all living things.

I heard voices Three children, talking, begging, screaming They wanted my help to save them from bad people No, they needed my help So I made my way through England To a forgotten place To the voices

In 2010, the last Javan Rhino in Vietnam was poached for its horn, leading to the tragic extinction of this subspecies. Today, only a small population of Javan Rhinos remains in Ujung Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia. Despite having no scientifically proven medical properties, rhino horns are falsely promoted as cures for various ailments, including cancer, in traditional medicine. This misinformation fuels high demand for rhino horns in Vietnam, as well as other illegal wildlife products like pangolin scales and tiger bones. In addition to poaching, habitat loss due to agricultural expansion also contributes to the decline of this species. This story is told from the perspective of Vietnam's last Javan Rhino, revealing the dangers it faced and its struggle against the merciless poachers.

In a world where love defies tradition, an ordinary guy named Miguel embarks on a journey of self-discovery, navigating secrets and unexpected connections. 'Unveiling Hearts' is a captivating tale of courage, identity, and the uncharted territories of the heart.

From one of contemporary literature’s bestselling, critically acclaimed, and beloved authors: a “luminous” novel (Jennifer Egan, The New York Times Book Review) about a fiercely compelling young widow navigating grief, fear, and longing, and finding her own voice—“heartrendingly transcendant” (The New York Times, Janet Maslin). Set in Wexford, Ireland, Colm Tóibín’s magnificent seventh novel introduces the formidable, memorable, and deeply moving Nora Webster. Widowed at forty, with four children and not enough money, Nora has lost the love of her life, Maurice, the man who rescued her from the stifling world to which she was born. And now she fears she may be sucked back into it. Wounded, selfish, strong-willed, clinging to secrecy in a tiny community where everyone knows your business, Nora is drowning in her own sorrow and blind to the suffering of her young sons, who have lost their father. Yet she has moments of stunning insight and empathy, and when she begins to sing again, after decades, she finds solace, engagement, a haven—herself. Nora Webster “may actually be a perfect work of fiction” (Los Angeles Times), by a “beautiful and daring” writer (The New York Times Book Review) at the zenith of his career, able to “sneak up on readers and capture their imaginations” (USA TODAY). “Miraculous...Tóibín portrays Nora with tremendous sympathy and understanding” (Ron Charles, The Washington Post).

In the aftermath of a devastating terrorist attack on Train 51 to Barcelona, one survivor remains - the enigmatic New Yorker, Ellena Devall. As relentless Interpol investigator Monica Black edges closer to the truth, Ellena's world unravels, revealing a web of long-buried secrets that threaten to destroy the life she has so carefully constructed. Caught between the pursuit of justice, her hidden past, and an electrifying romance with her mysterious boss, Aaron, Ellena finds herself on a treacherous tightrope. Will she risk everything, including her heart, in the quest for answers? Join Ellena and Aaron on a heart-pounding journey where love and intrigue entwine, and where the pursuit of truth may exact a toll measured in love itself.

This is not-for-little-kids kids story about a human boy, chosen by a godess to be her son. He created stars. He created them for his mother - the Moon, every time she was sad, when her brother - the Sun, and sister - Mother Nature came by, when she cried and when she was about to lose her son. Now, look at the sky and try to count the stars.