It is done. After much work, discussion and finetuning our book "Digitale Solidarität - Zur Überwindung kapitalistischer Technologie" (in English: "Digital Solidarity - On Overcoming capitalist technology") is now available at our publisher Karl Dietz Verlag Berlin and you can read the introduction

Author Leigh Joseph, an ethnobotanist, member of the Squamish Nation and founder of Skwalwen Botanicals, provides a beautifully illustrated essential introduction to Indigenous plant knowledge. All copies purchased through Sḵwálwen have a hand-stamped signature by Dr. Leigh Joseph. US Shipping: May include up to 5 books per order only, due to weight. If combining with other book or card deck, up to 5 total in same order. Product cost includes tariff fee. Canada Shipping: Wish to order more than 20 copies? Please email us first at info@skwalwen.com for instructions and discount details. You can also purchase this book as part of the Wellness Set. Plants can be a great source of healing as well as nourishment, and the practice of growing and harvesting from trees, flowering herbs, and other plants is a powerful way to become more connected to the land. The Indigenous Peoples of North America have long traditions of using native plants as medicine as well as for food. Held by the Land honors and shares some of these traditions, offering a guide to: Harvesting herbs and other plants and using them topically North American plants that can treat common ailments, add nutrition to your diet, become part of your beauty regime, and more Stories and traditions about native plants from the author's Squamish culture Using plant knowledge to strengthen your connection to the land you live on Early chapters will introduce you to responsible ways to identify and harvest plants in your area and teach you how to grow a deeper connection with the land you live on through plants. In the plant profiles section, common plants are introduced with illustrations and information on their characteristics, range, how to grow and/or harvest them, and how to use them topically and as food. Special features offer recipes for food and beauty products along with stories and traditions around the plants. This beautiful, full-color guide to Indigenous plants will give you new insights into the power of everyday plants.

Democracy isn’t broken. It’s stuck. Around the world, people are growing angry and polarized, not because they’ve stopped caring but because democracy has stopped evolving. The result isn’t apathy. It is a rising sense of political futility. In Democracy’s Second Act, Peter MacLeod and Richard Johnson argue that the first act of democracy – anchored in voting rights and representative government – achieved extraordinary gains. Free elections, near-universal suffrage, and the peaceful transfer of power reshaped societies and expanded human freedom. But these achievements represent the promise of democracy, not its completion. Their book offers a hopeful, clear-eyed vision for what comes next. Drawing on groundbreaking citizens’ assemblies in Ireland, Canada, and France – as well as democratic innovations from more than a dozen countries – MacLeod and Johnson show how we can build on the legacy of the first act by creating new institutions that tap into the talents, judgment, and capabilities of ordinary people. They make the case that the public isn’t a risk to be managed, but a powerful resource ready to be harnessed and that the future depends on giving citizens real responsibility, not just a periodic vote. Smart, story-driven, and deeply grounded in political theory and practice, Democracy’s Second Act is for changemakers ready to move beyond cynicism and rebuild democracy for a new era.

Raised in a family of loggers committed to sensible forest stewardship, trailblazing ecologist Suzanne Simard has watched as timber companies leave forests at higher risk for wildfires, water crises, and plant and animal extinction. But her research has the potential to chart a new course. The forest, she reveals, is a symphony of finely honed cycles of regeneration—from mushrooms breaking down logs to dying elder trees passing their genetic knowledge to younger ones—that hold the key to protecting our forests. Working closely with local Indigenous communities, whose models of responsible forestry have been largely dismissed, Simard examines how human interventions—particularly destruction of the overstory’s mother trees—endanger new growth and longevity. If we can honor the tools that trees have honed for sharing intergenerational wisdom, she argues, we can protect these sacred places for many years to come.

An inspiring blend of nature writing and memoir that explores nature’s crucial role in our emotional and mental health. Bats can hear shapes, plants can eat light, and bees can dance maps. When his life took him to a painfully dark place, the poet behind The Cryptonaturalist, Jarod K. Anderson, found comfort and redemption in these facts and the shift in perspective that comes from paying a new kind of attention to nature. Something in the Woods Loves You tells the story of the darkest stretch of a young person’s life, and how deliberate and meditative encounters with plants and animals helped him see the light at every turn. Ranging from optimistic contemplations of mortality to appreciations of a single mushroom, Anderson has written a lyrical love letter to the natural world and given us the tools to see it all anew.

A Snuneymuxw ethnobotany guide grounded in Indigenous knowledge and deep ancestral connection to the land. Plant Teachings from My Auntie is a richly illustrated compendium of culturally significant wild foods and herbal remedies found within the traditional territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation. This powerful work serves as a rare treasure for those seeking to foster cultural understanding and ecological responsibility while deepening a commitment to meaningful reconciliation. Central to these teachings is the fundamental protocol of honoring gifts from the land by gathering and preparing them in ways that respect history, spirituality, and Indigenous knowledge. Through the guidance of Snuneymuxw Elder and Knowledge Keeper Geraldine Manson (C’tasi:a), readers are introduced to Snu’y’ulh—teachings handed down through generations, specifically those passed to her by her “Auntie Ellen,” Dr. Ellen White. From the sacred Western Red Cedar, known as the “tree of life,” to detailed descriptions of 65 different species, this guide bridges ancestral wisdom with practical botanical identification.

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A practical and compassionate guide to navigating life’s seasons through an inclusive, trauma-informed, and non-predictive approach to the Tarot. In Tarot for the Wild Soul, author Lindsay Mack teaches her signature Soul Tarot method, in which each of the cards is seen as a helpful ally and anchor for the present moment, rather than a forecast of the future. At the heart of Soul Tarot are three guiding principles: We honor each card as an invitation for exploration of the present, not necessarily as a sign of what will be or might happen in the future. ​We consider each card that we pull as helpful medicine for our continued growth, not a predictive statement about things to come. There are no “good” or “bad” cards in the Tarot. All of the cards bring medicine. Perfect for beginners and seasoned readers alike, this simple yet revolutionary approach honors Tarot as a powerful tool for self-inquiry, healing, growth, and returning to your inner wisdom. Alongside detailed guidance on each card in the deck, Tarot for the Wild Soul includes practices to center your intention before a reading and suggested spreads to help you begin. Whether you’re navigating challenging times, seeking personal clarity, or looking for a deeper connection with the cards, this soul-nourishing guide offers insight, empathy, and empowerment.

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I thoroughly enjoyed this. Lots to think about and practical questions to bear in mind as AI hype continues.

A deeply personal invitation to reclaim your focus as a radical act of self-care and creative resistance “When our attention splinters, so do we….It is not an exaggeration to say this book will save your life. It saved mine.”—Holly Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author of Quit Like a Woman It’s no secret that our attention is fractured. We look for distraction anytime we have a spare moment or feel bored or uncomfortable. We yearn to be fully immersed in the moment―whether for deep work or pleasure―but we have almost forgotten how. In The Practice of Attention, beloved artist and teacher Cody Cook-Parrott offers a vulnerable exploration of how they overcame social media and technology addiction, sharing their “road map for reclaiming the most precious of resources: our time.” For Cody, digital distractions shared parallels with alcohol and other addictions—trying to escape painful parts of life through dopamine hits and other highs. Social media use enabled workaholism and distraction from real life and tough choices. After working through the practices in this book, Cody permanently deleted their Instagram account, which had over 80,000 followers, so they are now “free of the comparison, the doom scrolling, and the constant back and forth.” But you don’t have to delete social media to benefit from the suggestions in this book! With a focus on the art of presence rather than the science of productivity, Cody encourages you to: • Investigate what you’re avoiding and who benefits when you distract yourself • Conduct an Attention Audit to understand where you place your focus (and lose it) throughout the day and the week • Implement a Digital Detox in ways that feel nourishing and meaningful • Cultivate daily rituals rather than routines • Nurture practices that bring fun, play, and spaciousness into your life, including hobbies, movement, creativity, research, and being of service • Foster curiosity and devotion, and letting go of perfectionism and people-pleasing Shifting our attention has profound power on how we experience ourselves and those around us. Cody writes, “This is my wish: that you feel less pull toward your screen and more pull toward your life.”

Democracy isn’t broken. It’s stuck. Around the world, people are growing angry and polarized, not because they’ve stopped caring but because democracy has stopped evolving. The result isn’t apathy. It is a rising sense of political futility. In Democracy’s Second Act, Peter MacLeod and Richard Johnson argue that the first act of democracy – anchored in voting rights and representative government – achieved extraordinary gains. Free elections, near-universal suffrage, and the peaceful transfer of power reshaped societies and expanded human freedom. But these achievements represent the promise of democracy, not its completion. Their book offers a hopeful, clear-eyed vision for what comes next. Drawing on groundbreaking citizens’ assemblies in Ireland, Canada, and France – as well as democratic innovations from more than a dozen countries – MacLeod and Johnson show how we can build on the legacy of the first act by creating new institutions that tap into the talents, judgment, and capabilities of ordinary people. They make the case that the public isn’t a risk to be managed, but a powerful resource ready to be harnessed and that the future depends on giving citizens real responsibility, not just a periodic vote. Smart, story-driven, and deeply grounded in political theory and practice, Democracy’s Second Act is for changemakers ready to move beyond cynicism and rebuild democracy for a new era.

‘Plant Teachings from my Auntie’ by Snuneymuxw Elder C’tasi:a and ethnobotanist Nancy Turner delves into traditional plants and plant medicine.