Grounded

Name: Grounded
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781922458650
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How soil shapes the games we play, the lives we make and the graves we lie in

By Alisa Bryce

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Grounded by Alisa Bryce explores the intricate relationships between soil, ecosystems, and human life. It delves into how the earth beneath our feet impacts our food, climate, and existence, shedding light on the unseen world of dirt with engaging narratives and scientific insights. The book aims to deepen our appreciation for the ground we often overlook, emphasizing its vital role in sustaining life.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the complex interplay between soil and ecosystems and are keen to explore how these relationships impact our environment and daily lives. Offering a profound look into the often overlooked world beneath our feet, it appeals to those interested in the intersection of science, nature, and our role in nurturing the planet.

Grounded

An Aussie scientist digs up some dirt about the history and science of soil

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Life on land could not exist without soil. Almost everything we need can be traced to the soil: food, fibre, medicines – even oxygen produced by plants. What would we be without it? Certainly not a planet worthy of the name Earth.

There are already plenty of books about agriculture, ecology or how to grow tomatoes. This book is about the other stuff. Like…

how soil evidence can nail a murderer
the ingredients that make a Test cricket pitch
how the soil affects the taste of your favourite wine
the soil microbes that could be the next wonder drug
tips for digging a POW camp escape tunnel (disclaimer: don’t try it at home) or mounting an invasion of Normandy (ditto)
how to be ecofriendly when you’re dead

In the unputdownable Grounded, soil scientist Alisa Bryce gives you the dirt on all this—and much, much more.

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Grounded by Alisa Bryce receives praise for being lively, entertaining, and highly accessible, making it perfect for both curious readers and non-expert citizen scientists interested in the hidden wonders of soil. The book is noted for its captivating style, injecting humour and enthusiasm into a subject that’s often overlooked, ultimately encouraging readers to view soil with newfound appreciation.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922458650

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 August 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 320

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Alisa Bryce Education & Reference Engineering, Technology & Agriculture Featured Non-Fiction Penguin Books Science & Nature

About the Author

Alisa Bryce is a soil scientist with a BSc in agriculture from the University of Sydney and a Masters from the University of Cambridge. She likes digging holes, analysing soil, playing with soil, writing about soil and patting dogs.