{"product_id":"echoes-from-eden-isbn-9781628605693","title":"Echoes from Eden","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eEchoes from Eden\u003c\/i\u003e recounts Dax Dasilva’s journey supporting conservation efforts in the places that need it most. This book is a testament to the power of direct action, a blueprint for environmental conservation, and, as well, a deeply personal exploration of spirituality and Earth stewardship.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e— \u003cb\u003eJane Goodall, PhD, DBE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll proceeds from this book will be donated to the Jane Goodall Legacy Fund\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the frontline protests of Clayoquot Sound to the helm of a global tech empire, Dax Dasilva’s path has always straddled two worlds—innovation and conservation. \u003ci\u003eEchoes from Eden\u003c\/i\u003e is not just the story of a man who walked away from business as usual; it is a call to arms for the wild.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs the world reeled from the pandemic and conservation efforts collapsed, rangers were sent home, funding dried up, and poachers and loggers swept in like vultures. Instead of retreating, Dasilva launched the Age of Union Alliance, committing $40 million to safeguard the planet’s last wild places. What followed was a journey into the heart of the Earth’s most endangered landscapes—tracking Grauer’s gorillas in the Congo with Dr. Kerry Bowman, navigating Amazonian rivers with Paul Rosolie and Junglekeepers, braving militia-held territories in Haiti to protect community forests, and sailing with Sea Shepherd to shut down illegal fishing operations in the Bay of Biscay.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlong the way, he met those who risk everything to defend the land: Dr. Jane Goodall and Juma Xipaya in the Amazon, Suzan Baptiste protecting the leatherback turtles of Trinidad, Dr. Russell Mittermeier conserving the endangered lemurs of Madagascar, and the fearless eco-warriors fighting in Indonesia, Canada, and beyond.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut \u003ci\u003eEchoes from Eden\u003c\/i\u003e is more than an expedition log—it is a reckoning. Told with an urgency sharpened by experience, it asks us to see the world as it is: beautiful, brutal, and slipping through our fingers. This isn’t a plea for awareness—it’s a battle cry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe time to act isn’t tomorrow. It’s now. | \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eDasilva brings a message of local environmental responsibility, pointing out that environmental challenges require community engagement\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—Pasadena Now\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"A Montreal entrepreneur recounts his expeditions to protect biodiversity\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e —\u003cu\u003eL\u003c\/u\u003e’Actualité\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e“Dax Dasilva is keen to raise awareness of the vulnerability of different ecosystems in an attempt to inspire people to take action to protect biodiversity.”\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e —La Presse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Echoes from Eden is an immersive, gripping account about [Dax Dasilva's] travels to the Amazon, the Congo and Borneo, where he encounters snakes, vampire bats, tarantulas, botflies and piranhas, and wrestles caimans.\" \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e—The Globe and Mail\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Each of these stories underscores a central theme: collaboration drives results. Dasilva shows how victories, from regrown forests and revived species, emerge when grassroots knowledge meets global resources.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e —LA Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"The Canadian tech leader and environmentalist takes us inside Earth's most endangered wild places in his new book.\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e —The Morning Show\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Echoes from Eden is a rallying cry — part memoir, part manifesto, and all urgency.\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e —The Village Voice\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\"Echoes from Eden is a remarkable piece of work\"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e - CP24\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003c\/b\u003eTo research, to document, to witness the destruction of the natural world is no longer enough. The priority now must be to defend it—with passion, courage, and imagination. Dax Dasilva has shown that, armed with these three virtues, we \u003ci\u003ecan\u003c\/i\u003e change the world.” —\u003cb\u003eCaptain Paul Watson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Dax brings to Indonesia the pragmatism of a businessman and the heart of the forest. In conservation, he demands results and accountability on the ground—exactly what we need.\"\u003cb\u003e— Chanee, Founder and President of Kalawei\u003c\/b\u003et \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Dax demonstrated true leadership in the Congo, stepping into one of the most complex and challenging environments on Earth. While many hesitate to engage with the realities on the ground, he immersed himself—meeting the Congolese and Batwa, trekking into the forests to be with the eastern lowland gorillas, and navigating the intricate layers of conservation. His ability to embrace complexity and act within it is exactly what conservation needs.\"— \u003cb\u003eKerry Bowman, PhD, Founder of Forest Health Alliance \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Dax brings a new dynamic to biodiversity conservation in the Congo, specifically in South Kivu, where for the first time, communities have been entrusted with the right to govern their traditional lands. It’s a monumental responsibility—and a groundbreaking success.\"— \u003cb\u003eDominique Bikaba, Founder and Executive Director of Strong Roots Congo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eEchoes from Eden\u003c\/i\u003e demonstrates the power of action in an age of crisis. Dax Dasilva brings the fight for nature to life with passion and purpose, introducing us to the unsung heroes defending the wild.” — \u003cb\u003eRichard Ladkani, Filmmaker (\u003ci\u003eSea of Shadows, YANUNI\u003c\/i\u003e) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“These are stories about a network of courageous innovators trying to stop the destruction of our planet and keep species and communities alive. Like the author himself, the stories provide inspiring examples of a new, more tech-savvy, inclusive, and grounded conservation movement focused on producing real results.” \u003cb\u003e— Andrew Day, CEO, BC Parks Foundati\u003c\/b\u003eon \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Dax is a true hero—a guardian of the jungle and the Earth. He lives and breathes his mission, to heal and protect our planet. One gentle whisper, one tree, one soul at a time.” \u003cb\u003e— Soleil Moon Frye, Actor and Documentary Filmmaker \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Everyone wants to know how to change the world—\u003ci\u003eEchoes from Eden\u003c\/i\u003e shows how it’s done.” \u003cb\u003e— Paul Rosolie, Founder, Junglekeepers; Author, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eMother of God\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e | Visionary entrepreneur and environmental conservationist Dax Dasilva is the driving force behind publicly traded Lightspeed Commerce Inc. and the nonprofit Age of Union Alliance. Since establishing Lightspeed in 2005, Dasilva has transformed the company from a retail POS system into a global payments juggernaut, revolutionizing business operations in over 100 countries. His dedication to environmental preservation inspired him to write \u003ci\u003eAge of Union\u003c\/i\u003e in 2019, highlighting his commitment to mobilizing global activism. Following his $40 million pledge to support ten imperiled environmental projects worldwide, Dasilva embarked on a journey to the frontlines of conservation, producing several documentaries including \u003ci\u003eThe Corridor\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCAUGHT\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWildcat\u003c\/i\u003e, with the latter winning the 2023 Emmy Award for Outstanding Nature\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eDocumentary.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEric Hendrikx studied anthropology at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and forensic science and archaeology at San Diego State University, where he earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees. As a journalist and author, he has written for \u003ci\u003eRolling Stone\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRobb Report\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMen’s Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, covering environmental conservation, motorcycle culture, and the intersections of art, music, and adventure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHis work has taken him through rural Vietnam, to the highest peaks of the Swiss Alps, and deep into the rainforests and ruins of Central America. He has documented the impact of illegal gold mining on Indigenous communities, interviewed icons like Keanu Reeves, Jason Momoa, and Danny Trejo, and written extensively on resilience, culture, and the natural world—an obsession that led him to co-author \u003ci\u003eEchoes from Eden\u003c\/i\u003e with Dax Dasilva, chronicling urgent conservation efforts around the globe.","brand":"Victory Belt Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300774105317,"sku":"NP9781628605693","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781628605693.jpg?v=1767725845","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/echoes-from-eden-isbn-9781628605693","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}