{"title":"Diane Cook","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiane Cook is an acclaimed author renowned for her compelling storytelling and thought-provoking themes. Her works delve into the intricate connections between humanity and nature, often exploring the tension between the modern world and the natural environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMan V. Nature\u003c\/em\u003e is a gripping collection of short stories that examine the primal instincts within us, highlighting our complex relationship with the natural world and each other. Through vivid prose, Cook explores the boundaries of civilisation and the wilderness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe New Wilderness\u003c\/em\u003e is an extraordinary novel that offers a poignant reflection on the lengths people will go to for survival and the sacrifices made for future generations. Set in a near-future dystopia, it tells the story of a mother and daughter’s journey through an untamed wilderness, raising questions about the cost of human progress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWise Trees\u003c\/em\u003e shifts to nonfiction, celebrating the rich and powerful connection between humans and trees. This book presents a series of stunning photographs and stories that capture the wisdom and significance of trees in our world, reminding us of their vital role in the ecosystem and our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Diane Cook's collection for a captivating blend of general fiction and enlightening science \u0026amp; nature insights. Her works promise to engage readers, sparking reflection and discussion long after the last page is turned.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"man-v-nature-by-diane-cook-9781786078858","title":"Man V. 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Pitting human beings against the extremes of nature, Diane Cook surgically peels back the layers of civilisation to lay bare our vulnerabilities and the ease with which our darker, primal urges emerge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese exhilarating and terrifying tales are set in worlds that are distorted versions of our own, where an alpha male is pursued through city streets by murderous rivals, a marooned woman defends her house against the rising flood and hordes of desperate refugees, and a pack of not-needed boys take refuge in a murky forest and compete against one another for food. 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The smog and pollution of the overdeveloped, overpopulated metropolis they call home is ravaging her lungs. Bea knows she cannot stay in the City, but there is only one alternative: The Wilderness State. Mankind has never been allowed to venture into this vast expanse of untamed land. Until now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBea and Agnes join eighteen other volunteers who agree to take part in a radical experiment. They must slowly learn how to live in the unpredictable, often dangerous Wilderness, leaving no trace on their surroundings in their quest to survive. 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