{"product_id":"earth-almanac","title":"Earth Almanac","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-lg first:mt-0 md:text-lg [hr+\u0026amp;]:mt-4\" id=\"earth-almanac--a-year-of-witnessing-the-wild-from\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEarth Almanac – A Year of Witnessing the Wild, From Loons to Whales\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEarth Almanac: A Year of Witnessing the Wild, from the Call of the Loon to the Journey of the Gray Whale\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby Ted Williams invites you into an intimate, month-by-month relationship with the living world around you. This beautifully written collection of short, seasonal nature essays combines vivid storytelling with rich natural history, helping you notice migrations, blooms, animal behavior, and subtle shifts in the land and sky throughout the year. It’s a wonderful fit for nature-loving witches, animists, gardeners, and anyone whose spiritual practice is rooted in the cycles of the Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eDrawn from Williams’s long-running Audubon column, each piece focuses on a specific creature, plant, or ecological moment—from winter berries and spring warblers to summer fireflies and autumn raptors—revealing the interconnected patterns that shape the seasons. The tone is lyrical yet informative, in the tradition of Thoreau, Carson, and Leopold, making this a book you can dip into daily or savor slowly as the year turns. Sized as a comfortable trade paperback, it’s easy to tuck into a bag for forest walks, sit with on the porch, or keep beside your altar as a reminder to stay in conversation with the wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-editorial font-bold mb-2 mt-4 [.has-inline-images_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"why-youll-love-this-book-benefits--features\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love This Book (Benefits \u0026amp; Features)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason-by-season nature connection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Follow a full year of wildlife events and natural wonders, inspiring you to step outside and witness similar moments in your own bioregion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLyrical, accessible essays\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Short, beautifully crafted pieces that blend poetic observation with solid ecological facts, perfect for quick reading, meditation, or journaling prompts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for earth-based spirituality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Deepen your relationship with land, animals, and seasons—an excellent companion for wheel-of-the-year work, nature altars, and outdoor ritual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrom a respected nature writer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Written by noted natural history author Ted Williams, with a foreword by Verlyn Klinkenborg, bringing decades of field experience to every page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePortable, giftable trade paperback\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– 256-page paperback, approximately 5.3 x 8 x 1 inches, easy to carry and lovely as a gift for hikers, birders, and green-hearted mystics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003eIf you’re longing to feel more attuned to the rhythms of the wild—and to bring that awareness into your magical or contemplative practice—\u003cem\u003eEarth Almanac\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewill become a cherished companion through every season. Add it to your collection and let its pages guide you into a more intimate, enchanted relationship with the living Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)+br]:hidden\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrade Paperback | English | 256 pages | 1.0 x 5.3 x 8.0 IN\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hachette Book Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48097555579095,"sku":"9781635862836","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0660\/3279\/files\/74057f2ea421eeefd9b6ca83bf935ae581f81962c8de562fcfafda0f2c0ea307.png?v=1765380388","url":"https:\/\/www.castastone.com\/products\/earth-almanac","provider":"Cast a Stone","version":"1.0","type":"link"}