{"product_id":"my-head-for-a-tree-the-extraordinary-story-of-the-bishnoi-guardians-of-nature","title":"My Head for a Tree: The Extraordinary Story of the Bishnoi, Guardians of Nature","description":"“The remarkable Bishnoi of India, whose unique religion ‘has environmental protection at its very core,’ recruited Goodman to tell their dramatic story…”—Booklist, STARRED review\n\nPerfect for nature enthusiasts, My Head for a Tree is a timely and remarkable book about India’s Bishnoi people, passionate defenders of nature whose ecological wisdom carries a powerful message.\n\nMeet the Bishnoi, followers of a religion with nature conservation at its heart. Today, Bishnois remain fierce defenders of trees and animals, living by principles set by their guru Jambhoji in the fifteenth century. They chase down armed poachers, rescue and care for injured animals, save endangered species, and lead heroic reforestation efforts in the Rajasthani desert. In a time of biodiversity loss and climate change, what lessons do they have to teach us?\n\nThe story of the Bishnoi is true, though it reads like a fable. In 1730, the Maharajah of Jodhpur sent his troops to chop down a forest in northwest India. When 363 local villagers, led by Amrita Devi, hugged the trees to protect them, the Maharajah’s men chopped off their heads. Who are these people who love trees so much that they would give their lives to save them?\n\nMy Head for a Tree takes us from temples, homes, and schoolrooms to animal sanctuaries, farms, and desert forests, revealing a thriving community of eco-warriors. Their stories inspire and challenge readers to live more kindly and defend nature with a passion. While you can only be born a Bishnoi, we can all follow their example.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 177840149X\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.177840149X.VG\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Wohlleben, Peter|Budhnagar, Ram Niwas Bishnoi|Goodman, Martin\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Pages are clean with no markings. May show minor signs of wear or cosmetic defects  marks, cuts, bends, or scuffs  on the cover, spine, pages, or dust jacket. May have remainder marks on edges.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41599391006778,"sku":"DBV.177840149X.VG","price":9.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/177840149X-0.jpg?v=1786936364","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/my-head-for-a-tree-the-extraordinary-story-of-the-bishnoi-guardians-of-nature","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}