Botany and plant sciences Books
Macmillan Learning Raven Biology of Plants
Book SynopsisThe eighth edition of the highly regarded botany textbook Raven Biology of Plants by Ray F. Evert and Susan E. Eichhorn offers the most significant revision in the book''s history. Every topic has been updated with information from the most recent primary literature. The chapters have been carefully reorganized, with extensive updating of the Diversity Section and the Angiosperm Plant Body Section. The text also includes new photos, illustrations and chapter openers, making the text even more accessible and engaging.Biology of Plants presents an emphasis on the interrelationships of growth and development, structure and function, and evolution and ecology. A highlight of the new edition is a set of 8 new ecology essays that showcase ecologically relevant stories to bring the concepts to life. They cover a range of topics, from Google Earth: A Tool for Discovering and Protecting Biodiversity to the Doomsday Seed Vault: Securing Crop Diversity and
£73.14
Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd Eat Weeds: A field guide to foraging: how to
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£999.99
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Fungi
Book SynopsisLynne Boddy is professor of fungal ecology at Cardiff University. She has authored two academic books and a children's book for DK. In 2019, she was awarded an MBE for Services to Mycology and science outreach, and in 2021, she won the Arboricultural Association Award. Lynne has appeared on BBC's Deep Down and Dirty: the Science of Soil, and other TV shows. Ali Ashby is a fungal biologist and director of a life sciences consultancy company in Cambridge. She is a former Royal Society University Research Fellow. Ali is a member of the Royal Society of Biology (RSB), the British Mycological Society (BMS) and coordinated the national BMS UK Fungus Day in 2013.
£21.25
Dorling Kindersley Ltd RHS Good Plant Guide
Book SynopsisThe ultimate plant guide, updated to include current RHS Awards of Garden Merit so you know which plants are RHS recommended.Whether you are growing roses or growing French beans, choose plants with confidence with the RHS Good Plant Guide. This book recommends over 3,000 trees, shrubs, perennials, bulbs, bedding plants, fruits and vegetables for every garden situation - all readily available from nurseries and garden centres - and with more than 1,500 photos and illustrations, it will ensure your garden flourishes all year round.Whether you are a green-fingered guru or just starting out, enjoy good plants throughout the year with the RHS Good Plant Guide, now in paperback (previous ISBN 9781405362986).
£11.69
Headline Publishing Group RHS Weeds: the beauty and uses of 50 vagabond
Book SynopsisRHS Weeds gathers together 50 untamed and beautifully wild plant species, illustrated with exquisite botanical images from the Royal Horticultural Society's archives. Their natural untamed beauty, ability to thrive under challenging conditions, and the attraction of growing species native to their surroundings have all taken weeds from undesirable to covetable. These subversive species no longer need to be seen as 'plants out of place'. In the modern garden, where harmony with nature is key, weeds are finally getting their moment in the sun.RHS Weeds highlights the delicate charms of some of the most fascinating vagabond plants around. Beautiful botanical illustrations from the Royal Horticultural Society's collections and captivating profiles by RHS author Gareth Richards provide key information for the modern gardener on the characteristics, usefulness and cultivation of 50 unsung heroes of the plant world.Table of ContentsIntroduction • Fifty weeds • References • Index.
£13.49
Birlinn General Scottish Wild Flowers: Mini Guide
Book SynopsisScottish Wild Flowers - Pocket Edition, is an ideal pocket-size guide to over 350 plant species found throughout Scotland. Packed full of information, is a convenient guide for both visitors and residents of Scotland who wish to learn about the fascinating wealth of wild flowers that can be found there. Each species is illustrated in full colour with a comprehensive description, plus the plant's English, Latin and Gaelic names. For ease of use, the plants are grouped together by the type of habitat in which they can be found, including Highlands, Lowlands and Coasts. Habitats are arranged from those most influenced by humans, progressing towards wilder and more remote areas. The book includes a section with up-to-date details about places of interest and the best sites for finding some of the most attractive and special species of wild flowers in Scotland.
£7.82
Workman Publishing Teaming with Nutrients: The Organic Gardener’s
Book Synopsis?“Gets deep into the weeds, so to speak, of the microscopic architecture of plants and the biochemical processes at play.” —Washington Post Most gardeners realize that plants need to be fed, but many of us know little about the nature of the science involved. In Teaming with Nutrients, Jeff Lowenfels explains the basics of plant nutrition from an organic gardener’s perspective. In his trademark down-to-earth, style, Lowenfels explains the role of both macronutrients and micronutrients and shows gardeners how to provide these essentials through organic, easy-to-follow techniques. Along the way, Lowenfels provides easy-to-grasp lessons in the biology, chemistry, and botany needed to understand how nutrients get into the plant and what they do once they’re inside.
£17.09
Workman Publishing Darwin and the Art of Botany: Observations on the
Book SynopsisCharles Darwin is best known for his work on the evolution of animals, but in fact a large part of his contribution to the natural sciences is focused on plants. His observations are crucial to our modern understanding of everything from the amazing pollination process of orchids to the way that vines climb. Darwin and the Art of Botany collects writings from six often overlooked texts devoted entirely to plants, and pairs each excerpt with beautiful botanical art from the library at the Oak Spring Garden Foundation, creating a gorgeously illustrated volume that never existed in Darwin's own lifetime, and hasn't since. Evolutionary botanist and science historian James Costa brings his expertise to each entry, situating Darwin's words in the context of the knowledge and research of the time. The result is a new way of visualizing Darwin's work, and a greater understanding of the ways he's shaped our world.
£22.50
Oxford University Press Invasive Species
Book SynopsisToday there is no place on Earth that does not harbour invasive exotic species. Invasive plants and animals can be found on every continent, including Antarctica, and within all waterbodies, including all oceans. In our increasingly connected world, with speedy commercial and recreational travel and the global movement of biological matter for food, invasive species are showing up at such a fast rate that there is no way to accurately count how many currently exist or how many are likely to emerge in the coming decades. Monitoring these species and controlling their spread is essential, as we increasingly understand the negative impacts they pose: their threat to our health; the toll they take on our commercial production; and the threat they pose to native ecosystems. This Very Short Introduction provides a clear definition of an invasive species, and considers the myriad ways they are moved around the globe, and the ecological, social, and economic impacts they often impose. Exploring the way Earth''s biodiversity is being affected by global change, Julie Lockwood also discusses policy and management approaches to combating the ill-effects of invasive species, and how invasive species fit within the broader context of environmental change. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Table of ContentsList of illustrations 1: What is an invasive species? 2: Invasion pathways 3: Establishment 4: Spread 5: Ecological impact 6: Socio-economic impact 7: Policy and management 8: Future of invasion science Future reading Index
£9.49
Oxford University Press Planting Clues How plants solve crimes
Book SynopsisDavid Gibson explores the role played by plants (and fungi) in investigating crime. Highlighting a range of real cases in which botanical evidence was involved, he describes how leaves, seeds, and moss fragments can link a suspect to a crime scene. He also considers cases in which plants themselves can be the subject of crime.Trade ReviewThe narrative offers an interesting experience for the reader, who may learn and be entertained at the same time. * F. W. Yow, CHOICE *A great and fascinating read that will be devoured by both those lay folk into popular science and crime procedural stories alike, but also those who have studied biological sciences * Jonathan Cowie, SF2 Concatenation *There is some genuinely interesting material here... You can't fault Gibson's enthusiasm for the subject - and I suspect would-be botanists will enjoy it, while murder mystery writers will gain some excellent ideas for methods that their CSI teams can use. * Brian Clegg *A wide-ranging survey of forensic botany... [the book] has some great tales about how plants help solve crimes - and are used to commit them. * Kate Douglas, New Scientist *Gibson is a brisk, lucid writer...very good at conveying complex technical information smoothly. * Jake Kerridge, Daily Telegraph *Planting Clues opens up a world that few of us know about, and while the book is heavy on technical details, it manages to balance these with (often brutal) case studies that help to bring to life the many ways in which plants (and botanists) have helped to solve crimes. This makes the pages fly by. * Kit Gillet, Geographical *A great book... Written in a very accessible way, Planting Clues should not only appeal to the general reader, but will also serve well as a textbook for an undergraduate course on forensic... a most welcome addition to the literature on plant-based forensics. * Nigel Chaffey, Botany One *well-structured and readable * Margaret Graham, Frost Magazine *Gibson's case studies aren't for the faint of heart... Armchair criminologists...will find plenty to like. * , Publishers Weekly *Recommended reading for those interested in biology, forensic sciences, botany, and crime solving. * Defrosting Cold Cases *David Gibson provides an engaging introduction, eminently readable...Not only is Planting Clues a great and fascinating read that will be devoured by both those lay folk into popular science and crime procedural stories alike, but also those who have studied biological sciences, are doing so, or are thinking of embarking on a bioscience course...I highly recommend [it]. * Jonathan Cowie, SF2 Concatenation *This volume is an excellent, entirely new type of treatment of the subject matter, deeply researched, and clearly and succinctly written. * Shirley A. Graham, Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, Missouri, The Quarterly Review of Biology *Gibson's book includes a wide range of examples of 'forensic botany'...Gibson makes clear that taxonomic classification is at the heart of all forensic applications of botany, from Locard's dandelion to Wiltshire's palynomorphs. * Liam Shaw, London Review of Books *Table of ContentsPrologue: An Entangled Bank 1: A Tree Never Lies 2: Everything That's Touched 3: Getting Caught Up 4: Every Particle Tells A Story 5: It's in the Genes 6: A Forensic Pharmacopoeia 7: Hiding in Plain SightCoda: Moving Forward
£20.24
Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Herb Book
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£24.00
Workman Publishing Tree Ferns
Book SynopsisTree ferns in the landscape command the attention of both devoted gardeners and casual passersby. Their stately form resembles that of the palm tree and evokes a feeling of the quintessentially exotic. This volume is the source for information on the living tree ferns. It surveys families, genera, and species, including those suitable for the home garden. It offers up-to-date taxonomy and detailed descriptions as well as in-depth coverage of everything from tree fern use to conservation. In recognition of the horticultural importance of tree ferns, the authors provide extensive cultivation information, including propagation, and diseases and pests. This book is only available through print on demand. All interior art is black and white.
£34.00
Wooden Books Trees
Book SynopsisWhat is a tree? Why are they so important to life on Earth? How do they eat, breathe, grow, communicate, and regenerate themselves? In this beautiful little book, internationally renowned Finnish tree boffin Professor Olavi Huikari takes us on an unforgettable journey deep into the secrets of these hugest and most majestic of life forms.
£8.18
Pimpernel Press Ltd The Science of Compost: Life, Death and Decay in
Book SynopsisThe Science of Compost: Life Death and Decay in the Garden takes you on a journey into the underworld of composting. Doberski explains the science of what goes on but also promotes interest in the living organisms who provide the ‘hard graft’ of transforming waste organic matter. It can be hard to envisage the hundreds, thousands or millions of different organisms involved but The Science of Compost reveals the secrets of this hidden world. Gardeners are familiar with the magic of compost and it is easy to see what goes in – organic waste – and what comes out – wonderful, friable and fertile compost – but what magic causes that to happen? Doberski explains what kind of ‘mysterious’ and complex chemical, physical and biological processes contribute to make composting effective. He covers the structural nature of decaying and dead plant material, the micro-organisms and invertebrates contributing to decomposition, and the combination of chemical, physical and biological factors which determine rates of decay. Although not a practical manual of composting, by explaining the science of what goes on in composting Doberski provides pointers to gardeners for getting composting right.Trade Review"While this small book deals with lots of science, it is done in a very accessible form...Gardeners will find it a valuable resource that will help them perfect their own friable and fertile compost." -- The Countryman"A very serious, rigorous and thoroughly referenced deep dive into your compost heap...also acts as a reminder about why we might want to compost in the first place...this is primarily an analysis of the layers of the heap, and as such, an absolutely riveting read." -- Alys Fowler * Gardens Illustrated *"A fascinating study of the biology of the lowly compost heap...reveals its mysteriously complex nature. This book won’t tell you how to build a compost heap, but it will explain the science behind it to help you better understand how to build and maintain one." * English Garden *"Composting can be a simple process if you're happy to wait, but for those who want to understand the process better, and fine-tune it, then this book will be useful...Although a small book, Doberski fits in a lot of information." * Permaculture magazine *Table of ContentsChapters include What is compost?; Why do we compost?; What controls the rot?; Dissecting a compost heap: plant organic matter; Dissecting a compost heap: the living organisms – microbes and fauna; An array of microorganisms - their roles in decomposition; An array of invertebrates – their roles in decomposition; The physicochemical environment – its role in decomposition.
£999.99
Double 9 Books Cactus Culture for Amateurs
Book SynopsisCactus Culture for Amateurs by William Watson is a creative masterpiece that indicates simply how skilled the writer is at combining classical evaluation with ordinary expertise. Watson artwork is extra than only a guide to the complicated global of cactus lifestyle; they may be an experience into the fascinating world of those flora. Watson writing on this book goes past what you'll anticipate from an ordinary educational guide. He efficaciously combines medical records with real-lifestyles stories to make his records useful for each novices and professionals within the area of cactus gardening. Watson's intention is not only to clear up problems, but also to connect humans with every other and assist them learn more approximately the natural international. Watson's new and enthusiastic technique is what makes Cactus Culture for Amateurs so stunning. He affords readers to a wide variety of feelings and studies about developing cacti thru stylish however dependable writing. The book is appealing due to the fact it can make the tough artwork of developing cacti both interesting and academic. William Watson's writing is greater than simply preparation; it is an inventive journey that draws readers into the charming world of cacti at the same time as making sure that his works are exciting and on hand to a wide variety of readers.
£12.59
McGraw-Hill Education ISE Sterns Introductory Plant Biology
Book SynopsisThis introductory text assumes little prior scientific knowledge on the part of the student. It includes sufficient information for some shorter introductory botany courses open to both majors and nonmajors, and is arranged so that certain sections can be omitted without disrupting the overall continuity of the course. Stern emphasizes current interests while presenting basic botanical principles. This latest edition incorporates measurable learning outcomes and updated readings. Students will be introduced to the new classification of plants and plant-related species, integration of biotechnology into several chapters and inclusion of new text boxes addressing the areas of ecology, evolution and molecular biology. Table of Contents1 What Is Plant Biology2 The Nature of Life3 Cells4 Tissues5 Roots and Soils6 Stems7 Leaves8 Flowers, Fruits, and Seeds9 Water in Plants10 Plant Metabolism 11 Growth and Development12 Meiosis and Alternation of Generations13 Genetics and Molecular Biology14 Plant Breeding, Propagation, and Biotechnology15 Evolution16 Plant Names and Classification17 Domain (Kingdom) Bacteria, Domain (Kingdom) Archaea, and Viruses 18 Kingdom Protista19 Kingdom Fungi20 Introduction to the Plant Kingdom: Bryophytes21 The Seedless Vascular Plants: Ferns and Their Relatives22 Introduction to Seed Plants: Gymnosperms 23 Seed Plants: Angiosperms24 Flowering Plants and Civilization25 Ecology26 BiomesAppendix 1 Scientific Names of Organisms Mentioned in the TextAppendix 2 Biological ControlsAppendix 3 Useful and Poisonous Plants, Fungi, and AlgaeAppendix 4 House Plants and Home GardeningAppendix 5 Metric Equivalents and Conversion Tables Appendix 6 Periodic Table of the ElementsGlossaryIndex
£58.99
Templar Publishing Botanicum Poster Book
Book SynopsisThis large-format poster book lets you decorate your walls with images from Katie Scott's Botanicum. Featuring plantlife of all kinds, from right around the world, it's a stunning celebration of all things botanical.
£15.29
Floris Books Botany Waldorf Education Resources
Book SynopsisA resource for Steiner-Waldorf teachers for botany, Classes 5 and 6 (age 10-12).Trade Review'I always find Charles Kovacs' books such a joy to read; they are so information and never fail to demonstrate a new way of looking at things. I recommend this book to both teachers and parents as a sensitive and thoughtfully presented introduction to botany for children.'-- Rosemary Usselman, New View, Spring 2006
£11.69
The University of Chicago Press The Nature of the Future
Book SynopsisThe Nature of the Future plumbs the innovative, far-ranging, and sometimes downright strange agricultural schemes of nineteenth-century farms in the northern US. The nostalgic mist surrounding farms can make it hard to write their history, encrusting them with stereotypical rural virtues and unrealistically separating them from markets, capitalism, and urban influences. The Nature of the Future dispels this mist, focusing on a place and period of enormous agricultural vitalityantebellum New York Stateto examine the largest, most diverse, and most active scientific community in nineteenth-century America. Emily Pawley shows how improving farmers practiced a science where conflicting visions of the future landscape appeared and evaporated in quick succession. Drawing from US history, environmental history, and the history of science, and extensively mining a wealth of antebellum agricultural publications, The Nature of the Future reveals how improvers transformed American landscapes aTrade ReviewWinner * History of Science Society 2021 Philip Pauly Prize *"Pawley has written a powerful book that should shatter popular myths that portray antebellum rural New York as a “virtuous, sentimental, unchanging” bastion of the family farm. . . . This is an important story that should be foundational reading for anyone interested in the roots of our modern food system. . . . Scholars of capitalism and the environment will find much to mine in Pawley’s book." * Environmental History *"Readers will discover an important idea and a fascinating detail on every page of this remarkable book." * Business History Review *"An important work, deeply researched, strikingly incisive, and stunningly original. . . . Pawley adds depth and nuance to our understanding of antebellum culture and society. . . . And because Pawley approaches her subject matter with both a discerning eye and a sense of delight, her prose, for all its erudition, is laced with charm and wit. . . . If The Nature of the Future whets our intellectual appetites for more, it is because Pawley’s scholarship has yielded a bumper crop of food for thought. Dig in." * Agricultural History *"Provocative and engaging. . . This concise and elegantly written monograph makes an excellent contribution to the social, cultural, and economic historiography of New England as well as antebellum America more broadly." * New England Quarterly *“The Nature of the Future is a crisply written and lively account of agricultural improvement in the antebellum Northeast. Come for the mammoth squashes, drunken plants, and butter battles; stay for the incisive and illuminating history, brilliantly told.” -- Wendy A. Woloson, author of Crap: A History of Cheap Stuff in America“In this book, Pawley deftly hands us invention, experimentation, evidence, truth . . . and mulberries. In nineteenth-century bookkeeping of field nutrients, raucous debates over apple varieties, and Thoreau’s sarcasm, she discovers the science, economics, and commercial imagination that shaped American farming and our modern meals. The writing is a delight—insightful, sure, and often funny. The Nature of the Future will be of keen interest to historians of capitalism, place, and food—and to anyone helping chart our environmental present.” -- Conevery Bolton Valencius, author of The Lost History of the New Madrid Earthquakes“Pawley shatters historians’ preconceptions about who and what belong in the histories of science and capitalism. Even the animals, plants, and soils have captivating pasts. Vivid and witty, this book rewrites the history of the early US from the perspective of those who fed it.” -- Jessica M. Lepler, author of The Many Panics of 1837Table of ContentsIntroduction: Bending Reality with Large Strawberries Part 1 Performances 1 Capitalist Aristocracy 2 No Ordinary Farmers Part 2 Experiments 3 Experiments All for Worldly Gain 4 Trying Machines Part 3 Futures 5 Coining Foliage into Gold 6 Divining Adaptation Part 4 Values 7 Truth in Fruit 8 The Balance-Sheet of Nature Epilogue Acknowledgments List of Abbreviations Notes Index
£26.60
Edinburgh University Press Flora of Turkey Volume 3
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£300.00
Edinburgh University Press Flora of Turkey Volume 7
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£300.00
CRC Press Essential Plant Biology
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£56.99
Quercus Publishing The Ethnobotanical: A world tour of Indigenous
Book SynopsisSince the beginning of humanity's existence, plants have provided us with everything we need for our survival - they sustain us with air to breathe, food to eat, materials to make clothes and shelter with, and medicine to treat and prevent disease. Their beauty can also enhance our mood and provide spiritual and emotional nourishment.Western science has 'discovered' and named innumerable plant species over the course of its colonial history. To many Indigenous peoples, however, plants have been recognised for centuries as sentient beings, imbued with spirit and agency to help humanity. Publishing in partnership with the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, The Ethnobotanical offers a unique and beautiful perspective on plants and their roles in the lives of peoples from across the planet.
£24.00
CABI Publishing Peach
Book SynopsisPeach is a highly valuable temperate fruit crop with significant consumer demand and nutraceutical benefits. This book provides comprehensive and up-to-date coverage on sustainable production processes for peach and nectarine. The latter is a natural mutation of peach that lacks fuzzy skin. It includes fundamental information to help reduce production risks for growers, improve fruit quality, and increase potential market returns, whilst addressing current emerging issues such as climate change and shifting global and regional production practices.Written by an international team of expert authors and highly illustrated in full colour throughout, Peach presents information in an organized and easy-to-follow manner, with content including:Peach tree architecture.Rootstocks.Cultivars.In-field operations (irrigation, fertilization, thinning, harvest)Fruit quality, composition and nutritional benefits.Peach fruit growth, development and ripening physiology.Postharvest technology, including supply chain management protocols.Preharvest and postharvest diseases.Biology and management of insect pests.The peach canning industry.This is an essential resource for students and researchers in horticulture, as well as professionals in pomology including fruit growers, consultants and extension specialists, and cold storage and transportation managers.
£57.00
Pushkin Press Unearthing
Book SynopsisA gripping and emotionally eloquent memoir about a family secret revealed by a DNA test, the lessons learned in its aftermath, and the transformative possibilities of growing plants
£11.69
Quercus Publishing How Herbs Healed the World
Book Synopsis Herbs are wonderful things. Without them so much would not be possible. With the advance of science over the last two hundred years these once mystical plants have changed and saved countless lives, vastly improving our standard of living while providing us all with a much richer, healthier diet. Today, we take for granted a world full of life-saving drugs, luxury cosmetics and exotic foods. This fascinating book will tell this story: revealing how poisons once used by the ancient Romans such as Deadly Nightshade are now being used in modern medicine or how the herbs used by indigenous people around the world have provided remedies for countless illnesses. It will explore the myths and legends behind herbs such as the infamous Mandrake and how herbs such as Yarrow are still being used to treat wounds today, just as they were thousands of years ago; and it will show how exotic herbs from across the globe have enriched our lives and delve into the origins of the culinary herb
£17.60
Princeton University Press Aquatic Plants of Northern and Central Europe
Book SynopsisTrade Review"A monumental work by any standards, representing the combined knowledge and experience of renowned experts from across Europe. . . . A comprehensive catalogue of species, with beautiful full colour illustrations, sketches, diagrams and maps, is nothing short of breathtaking in its coverage."---David M. Gascoigne, Travels With Birds"A MUST-HAVE for anyone with a serious interest in aquatic plants of the region!"---Ian Paulsen, The Birdbooker Report
£76.00
Sasquatch Books Peonies: A Little Book of Flowers
Book SynopsisThis charming celebration of the peony reads like a “very smart love letter to cultivating beauty” and features 60+ vintage-inspired full-color botanical illustrations (Seattle Times).“Delightful…Next time you are lucky enough to be someone’s houseguest, consider arriving with a bouquet of either one of the Little Book of Flowers.”-The New York TimesPeonies are queens of the spring garden, a romantic flower long popular in bridal bouquets (symbolizing prosperity and a happy marriage). In bloom for only a few weeks, they have passionate fans who love them despite—or perhaps because of—their short season. They can live to be 100 years, and are one of the easiest flowers to grow, with many different shapes and colors available, and a delicate scent. This charming little hardcover book includes: 60+ full-color botanical illustrations basic botany and history everything you need to know to grow gorgeous blooms in the garden tips for creating beautiful arrangements and preserving flowers quotes, lore, and notable gardens and growers Like a bouquet of peonies, this book is an affordable little luxury for gardeners and flower lovers—the perfect hostess gift or Mother’s Day present. It’s part of the collectible mini gift book series Little Book of Natural Wonders.Trade Review"Next time you are lucky enough to be someone’s houseguest, consider arriving with a bouquet of either one of the Little Book of Flowers. . . Each book includes snappy discussions of the origins of the species, cultivation techniques and suggestions for display. The charm lies in Poole’s art. . . there’s a distinctly retro appeal to the watercolors here, which slow you down to linger over crinkled petals and bombshell flower heads. These books don’t pretend to be encyclopedic; rather, Weaver is discerning in her choices."—New York Times"In 'A Little Book of Flowers,' a new series of single bloom titles, author Tara Austen Weaver weaves together basic botany and culture. Each posey-size volume reads like a very smart love letter to cultivating beauty. . . Charming illustrations by Emily Poole and numerous quotes tug at our horticultural heartstrings, while a serviceable glossary and resource section at the back of each book indulge our yearning to grow more flowers and deepen our knowledge of the natural world."—Seattle Times, Pacific NW Magazine
£10.79
National Geographic Society National Geographic Herbal
Book SynopsisTargeted to the millions of consumers treating common ailments with herbal remedies, this authoritative guide to 100 essential herbs is chock-full of crucial information for the health-minded consumer, wellness advocate, gardener, and naturalist.Written by the executive director of the American Herbalists Guild, National Geographic Herbal features backyard weeds like dandelion and red clover, culinary herbs like rosemary and garlic, classics like blueberries and chamomile, as well as less familiar medicinals like ashwangandha, Japanese knotweed, and shatavari. You’ll discover the healing properties of herbs and spices like turmeric and ginger, and which learn which popular herbs deserve special conservation attention, such as rooibos and ginseng.Blending traditional lore and current science, the information found in these pages stretches from tips for the kitchen garden and home apothecary to news about activism in the global arena. IllustratedTrade Review"Beautifully designed and illustrated, thoroughly researched and presented with wisdom, passion, knowledge and love by the incomparable Mimi Hernandez, the National Geographic Herbal is a treasure that will delight and inspire plant lovers of all ages and in every nation." —Wade Davis, PhD, ethnobotanist, professor of anthropology, and author of One River and The Serpent and the Rainbow"What an astounding and unusual idea the publishers had for this book: to create an Herbal that will reach the general public, filled with detailed, accurate information based on both science and tradition, and written by an experienced clinical herbalist. The book is visually stunning, with step-by-step instructions for home remedies and recipes as well as the history and lore of these wondrous plants. This is one 'coffee table book' that deserves to be read cover to cover and referred to over and over." —David Winston, RH(AHG), author of Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief"Like sharing a cup of aromatic herbal tea with a friend, this beautifully written book by Mimi Prunella Hernandez weaves together the rich cultural traditions that inspired her path as an herbalist with sound scientific data to create an essential reference for herb enthusiasts and herbal practitioners." —Patricia Kyritsi Howell, RH(AHG), author of Medicinal Plants of the Southern Appalachians"Mimi Hernandez’s book is an extraordinary work of art, scholarship, humanity and wisdom of herbal traditions, past and present. Her stunning skill in writing allows the depth and dedication she has for plant medicines to infuse her keen sense and admiration for the sciences. Just when you think you can not come across another herbal of great value, Mimi’s book rises to the top of the list. Beautifully illustrated and written with practicality for the home herbalist and clinician alike, this book is truly destined to survive the tests of time." —Kat Maier, RH(AHG), author of Energetic Herbalism and founding director, Sacred Plant Traditions"Mimi Prunella Hernandez’s book, National Geographic Herbal, brings the reader into the sensual world of herbs with lovely herbal illustrations and story. This book captures a wealth of herbal knowledge arranged in a user-friendly fashion with hints of a traditional herbal. The magic of this book is felt throughout the pages, recipes, and Mimi’s personal journey on the herbal path." —Dr. Mary Bove, naturopath and medical herbalist"Weaving together folk and scientific insights into the healing powers of specific plants along with essays highlighting key issues and approaches to herbalism in the 21st century, the beautifully designed National Geographic Herbal offers something for new and experienced herbalists and plant lovers alive." —Ann Armbrecht, PhD, author of The Business of Botanicals: Exploring the Healing Promise of Plant Medicines in a Global Industry"The National Geographic Herbal is a thorough collection of herbs drawn from Mimi's extensive expertise and diverse journey into herbalism consisting of both traditional practice and scientific uses and applications. This is an outstanding resource to include in your studies or practice, and it will become a favorite reference for many years to come!" —Mary Colvin, RH(AHG), clinical herbalist and host of “Herbology Talk” podcast“Oh, how I long to sit around a kitchen table with Mimi, chopping herbs, drinking peach leaf tea and listening to her stories of plant kin and community. Instead, an ocean away, I read Mimi's writing and am absorbed into a warm and welcoming space of wild plants, wisdom and wonder. Mimi guides us gently and surely along a journey of herbalism, from sensory and experiential to weedy and wonderful to community medicine and global ethics within herbalism. The way Mimi has written about each herb is engaging, articulate, accessible and informative, and this book is a welcome addition to the homes or libraries of anyone and everyone interested in plant medicine.” —Amaia Dadachanji, MNIMH, practicing herbalist and founder of Wild Apothecary“Mimi’s ‘insatiable quest to learn about the inner workings of the body and the outer workings of the natural world’ bears glorious fruit in this remarkable book. It so clearly comes from her heart, and her love for the plants shines through its pages. She animates profound insights with powerful stories that transcend her personal experiences to reach us all. These are grounded always with a rational scientific underpinning that means they make sense in our modern culture too. As Mimi asks, keep this book by your bed and take it with you as a guide on your outings!” —Simon Mills, FCPP FNIMH, herbal practitioner, co-author of Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy, and self care lead at the UK College of Medicine"Mimi Hernandez's book is like a stroll through a well-designed herb garden on a crisp summer morning. Using the world of herbal medicine as her palette, Mimi has woven a pleasant presentation of individual herbs on a backdrop of thoughtful introductions to many of the world's herbal traditions. There really is something in here for everyone." —Thomas Avery Garran, PhD, president, Herb Whisperer, Inc. and executive director, East West School of Planetary Herbology“If you want to get a feel for herbal medicine, this is your book. Brilliantly written in almost poetic script (yet peppered with science), these lyrical descriptions of medicinal plants and their effects will turn you on to the influence of herbs on your remarkable body. This Herbal will guide you to discover the subtle (and sometimes robust) power of botanical medicines. Add to this the practical tips for having fun in your kitchen while making remedies, and you have an exceptional self-study guide to assist you on your journey into the kingdom of botanical medicines.” —Kevin Spelman, PhD, MCPP, founder of Health, Education and Research Consulting and co-founder of the first Master of Science program in Clinical Herbal Medicine at the Maryland University of Integrative Health“The author skillfully explains the geographic distribution of 100 plant species and descriptions made by different cultures. Whoever wants to learn about different topics related to useful plant species can find them in this book. It includes luxurious illustrations from past centuries as well as current photographs. I invite people to read and enjoy the useful flora described in this beautiful book.” —Dr. Rocio Alarcon, PhD, ethnopharmacologist and founder of the Iamoe Center
£28.00
Chelsea Green Publishing Co Breed Your Own Vegetable Varieties: The
Book SynopsisAll gardeners and farmers should be plant breeders, says author Carol Deppe. Developing new vegetable varieties doesn't require a specialized education, a lot of land, or even a lot of time. It can be done on any scale. It's enjoyable. It's deeply rewarding. You can get useful new varieties much faster than you might suppose. And you can eat your mistakes. Authoritative and easy-to-understand, Breed Your Own Vegetable Varieties: The Gardener's and Farmer's Guide to Plant Breeding and Seed Saving is the only guide to plant breeding and seed saving for the serious home gardener and the small-scale farmer or commercial grower. Discover: how to breed for a wide range of different traits (flavor, size, shape, or color; cold or heat tolerance; pest and disease resistance; and regional adaptation) how to save seed and maintain varieties how to conduct your own variety trials and other farm- or garden-based research how to breed for performance under organic or sustainable growing methods In this one-size-fits-all world of multinational seed companies, plant patents, and biotech monopolies, more and more gardeners and farmers are recognizing that they need to "take back their seeds." They need to save more of their own seed, grow and maintain the best traditional and regional varieties, and develop more of their own unique new varieties. Breed Your Own Vegetable Varieties: The Gardener's and Farmer's Guide to Plant Breeding and Seed Saving shows the way, and offers an exciting introduction to a whole new gardening adventure.Trade ReviewReview by John F. Swenson, Volunteer--Plant Information Office, Chicago Botanic Garden There is nothing quite like this book in the world's literature--it is the Hope diamond of horticulture. In the field of edible plants, Carol Deppe is a modest legend who has been a matchmaker and midwife to many new vegetables. In this book, Ms. Deppe explains how she and a few other masters of plant breeding have achieved their success. She encourages the rest of us to try our hands and hearts--and patience--at producing our own culinary gems. Ms. Deppe, who combines a doctorate in plant genetics with insatiable curiosity and soil-stained hands, will continue to inspire growers to participate in a creative process as ancient as farming itself. This book is an intense and readable exposition of the science and art of plant breeding, which will inspire and inform any reader. Even the casual reader who doesn't take up the challenge of developing unique garden specialties will become aware of humanity's debt to our predecessors, who turned wildlings into the organisms that can feed all of us. Ms. Deppe deserves a special pedestal in the company of her kindred spirits for this book, a revised version of a work originally published in 1993. In Good Tilth- “Every serious organic gardener and farmer needs to read this book. Even casual gardeners—in fact, anyone interested in our food supply, whether in its production or its consumption—should find it fascinating and inspiring. No one who reads it will ever look at vegetables or other plant foods in exactly the same way again. Joining Carol Deppe on her plant-breeding adventures throughout these pages is a privilege and a delight. Her mastery of genetics, far-ranging experience and contagious passion in plant-breeding, and wonderful talent for conveying it all through the written word, make her book as unique as her vegetable varieties. The food supply of the future can indeed be flavorful, nutritious, interesting, and sustainable, if we amateur plant breeders learn the lessons she shares.”"Any gardener interested in vegetable plant breeding must have this book. It is the standard reference. But it is also much more than that. Deppe's grasp of the intricacies of plant life will enlighten food lovers as well as general readers. Thank you Carol Deppe!"--Michael MacCaskey, editor-in-chief, NationalGardening.com"Deppe invites you on a journey of discovery to reclaim the lost lore of our ancestors, to relearn the traditions of seed-saving and seed-breeding and to take back control of the seed. Within you will find information not available in other garden books or anywhere else. Learn how to design trials, why and how far apart to isolate varieties for purity, how to understand and appreciate the subtleties of selection and why the detailed artistry of classical plant breeding makes most genetic engineering look like the work of simpletons. Here is a woman who knows seeds, who knows the ineffable joys working with them brings, and who has penetrated deeply into the mysteries of their inner workings. She can be your guide as you chart your own path to restore and renew a time-honored tradition one experiment at a time."--C. R. Lawn, Fedco Seeds"The gardening book of the decade." --Ken Allen"So new and unique that it could truly be called one of a kind . . . [it's] unlike any other book on the market . . . Certain to change the way many growers see the act of gardening."--Don Parker, Publisher, The Growing Edge"Deppe has done Luther Burbank one better. She has bred many significant new varieties and now has provided the instructions for others to follow her lead. Great Work. Great Book."--Suzanne Ashworth, author of Seed to Seed
£20.25
New Society Publishers Plant Science for Gardeners
Book SynopsisPlant Science for Gardeners is the key to growing better plants. This easy introduction to plant biology and chemistry gives you the knowledge and confidence to analyze problems, find solutions, and make better decisions in the garden to optimize plant health and productivity. Learn the science and ditch the rules!Trade Review"Robert Pavlis hit the nail on the head: know the science and you can grow anything. Plant Science for Gardeners, Pavlis' latest, is a sure (and enjoyable) way to learn that science. Mind you, Pavlis is not just a gardener who knows his science, he is a great science writer who does a fabulous job of making science fun. I am quite sure you are one read away from being a much better gardener." — Jeff Lowenfels, author, DIY Autoflowering Cannabis and Teaming with Microbes "A work of genuine importance by an author for whom the phrase "received wisdom" is a contradiction in terms. You will never take horticultural lore at face value again." — James Armitage, editor, The Plant Review, magazine of the Royal Horticultural Society "Knowing just how plants work is an interesting and useful way to ratchet up your gardening game and Robert Pavlis has provided that story in his engaging new book Plant Science for Gardeners. Read it and your garden will blossom, literally and figuratively." — Lee Reich, author, Growing Figs in Cold Climates and The Ever Curious Gardener "Robert Pavlis has provided another detailed, yet accessible, addition to gardeners' home libraries. Be sure to give Plant Science for Gardeners an honored place on your bookshelves, next to Mr. Pavlis' groundbreaking Garden Myths series." — Rebecca Martin, technical editor, Mother Earth News magazine "Plant Science for Gardeners is at once easy to read and comprehensive in presentation. Robert Pavlis has updated and made accessible information that in the past I have gleaned here and there from old textbooks and the odd gardening book. It's a great reference and a fascinating read. This book will be the next gift I buy for my budding botanist granddaughter!" — Darrell Frey, author, The Bioshelter Market Garden, co-author, The Food Forest Handbook "Whether you grow plants for fun or for profit, Plant Science for Gardeners does a great job of explaining how plants work without overcomplicating it. This is an excellent book not only for the basics, but also to explain some of the lesser known aspects of plants. Whether you've taken plant biology and physiology or not, it is a good read for anyone who's interested in plants, and to keep on the shelf as a reference for when you forget the difference between a node and internode. Get this book to understand what to do to keep your plants healthy and why." — Andrew Mefferd, editor and publisher, Growing for Market magazine, author, The Organic No-Till Farming RevolutionTable of ContentsIntroduction Introduction to Plant Science Organization of the Book Terms Used in This Book 1. Plant Basics Cells Xylem and Phloem Photosynthesis Plant Myth: Plants Raise the Oxygen Level in Homes ATP and the Energy Cycle Respiration Meristematic Cells Classification of Plants 2. Roots Root Basics Types of Roots Plant Myth: Feeder Roots Are Located Under the Dripline Effect of Gravity Cut Roots and Side Roots Plant Myth: Circulating Roots Continue to Circulate Conditions That Affect Root Growth Plant Myth: Transplant Solutions Grow Better Roots Root Growth in Winter Absorption of Water and Nutrients Plant Myth: Is Soil pH Important? Roots and Microbes Plant Myth: Purchased Mycorrhizal Fungi Are Good for Plants Plant Myth: Roots Grow Towards Water The Rhizosphere 3. Stems The Outer Structure of Stems Internal Structure of Stems Trichomes Buds How Stems Grow The Importance of Photosynthesis Underground Stems Plant Myth: Plant Bulbs after the Ground Is Frozen Plant Myth: Bearded Iris Should Be Planted with Rhizome Showing 4. Leaves Leaf Structure How Sun Affects Leaves Why Are Some Leaves Red? Plant Myth: Evergreen Needles and Oak Leaves Are Acidic Functionality of Damaged Leaves Natural Pesticides Signaling Between Plants Pest-Proof Leaves Water Stress and Wilting Leaves Leaf Abscission Variegated Leaves 5. Flowers Parts of a Flower Pollination What Causes Flowering? Why Do Plants Not Flower? Plant Myth: High Phosphate Grows More Blooms Tough Love for Plants Attracting Pollinators Enjoy the Bracts Dioecious and Monoecious Plants 6. Fruits and Seeds What Is a Fruit? The Importance of Fruit Different Types of Fruits Fruit Development Seed Development Suckering Tomato Plants Seeds from Non-Flowering Plants Soil Seed Bank 7. The Whole Plant Life Cycle of Plants Plant Dormancy Movement of Water Movement of Nutrients Plant Myth: Leaves Can Be Used to ID Nutrient Deficiencies Movement of Sugars Seasonal Sharing of Resources Overcoming Physical Damage How Do Plants Get Taller? Following the Sun How Light Affects Plant Growth Gravity 8. Woody Plants What Are Woody Plants? Structure of Woody Stems Where Does Wood Come From? Plant Myth: Newly Planted Trees Need to Be Staked Storage of Sugars Taproots vs. Fibrous Roots Composition of Wood Apical Dominance Healing Damage Plant Myth: Damage on Trees Should Be Painted Conifers 9. Environmental Factors Garden Hardiness Zones Dealing with Cold Protecting Plants from Cold Dealing with Heat Dealing with Water Extremes Adaptability of Plants How Climate Change Affects Gardens 10. Growing from Seeds When Is Seed Mature? The Seed Germination Process The Mysterious Cotyledons Why Do Seeds Stay Dormant? Breaking Dormancy Plant Myth: Seeds Can Have Double Dormancy Seed Storage Best Method for Starting Seeds Indoors 11. Selecting Seeds Basic Genetics Hybrids vs. Heirlooms GMO Seeds Days to Maturity Buying Unusual Seeds 12. Vegetative Reproduction Natural Vegetative Reproduction Rooted Stems and Leaves Artificial Vegetative Reproduction Plant Myth: Homemade Rooting Hormones Work Well Grafting 13. Plant Names Why Use Botanical Names? Naming Conventions The Proper Way to Name Your Plants Index About the Author Connect with Robert Pavlis About New Society Publishers
£999.99
Royal Botanic Gardens Aroids
Book SynopsisCompletely new edition of this best-selling book, fully updated and expandedEssential handbook for aroid researchers, collectors and growersBeautifully illustrated with line drawings, historical paintings and photographs taken by the author and contributorsAccessible and authoritative text written by aroid expertIncludes a checklist of genera, full glossary, extensive references and a detailed index
£45.00
Pelagic Publishing Pollinators and Pollination: Nature and Society
Book SynopsisA unique and personal insight into the ecology and evolution of pollinators, their relationships with flowers, and their conservation in a rapidly changing world. The pollination of flowers by insects, birds and other animals is a fundamentally important ecological function that supports both the natural world and human society. Without pollinators to facilitate the sexual reproduction of plants, the world would be a biologically poorer place in which to live, there would be an impact on food security, and human health would suffer. Written by one of the world's leading pollination ecologists, this book provides an introduction to what pollinators are, how their interactions with flowers have evolved, and the fundamental ecology of these relationships. It explores the pollination of wild and agricultural plants in a variety of habitats and contexts, including urban, rural and agricultural environments. The author also provides practical advice on how individuals and organisations can study, and support, pollinators. As well as covering the natural history of pollinators and flowers, the author discusses their cultural importance, and the ways in which pollinator conservation has been portrayed from a political perspective. The book draws on field work experiences in South America, Africa, Australia, the Canary Islands and the UK. For over 30 years the author has spent his career researching how plants and pollinators evolve relationships, how these interactions function ecologically, their importance for society, and how we can conserve them in a rapidly changing world. This book offers a unique and personal insight into the science of pollinators and pollination, aimed at anyone who is interested in understanding these fascinating and crucial ecological interactions.Trade ReviewSUPERB. It contains everything I've spent the last 10 years trying to grasp, all in one book, AND written in a way I can understand! It makes such a difference to a non-scientist (like me) to be able to grasp the facts, and the science behind the facts, without having to first look up dozens of terms I don't understand. -- Brigit Strawbridge Howard * Author of Dancing with Bees: A Journey Back to Nature *Table of ContentsPreface and Acknowledgements 1. The importance of pollinators and pollination 2. More than just bees: the diversity of pollinators 3. To be a flower 4. Fidelity and promiscuity in Darwin's entangled bank 5. The evolution of pollination strategies 6. A matter of time: from daily cycles to climate change 7. Agricultural perspectives 8. Urban environments 9. The significance of gardens 10. Shifting fates of pollinators 11. New bees on the block 12. Managing, restoring and connecting habitats 13. The politics of pollination 14. Studying pollinators and pollination References Index
£30.92
Inner Traditions Bear and Company Occult Botany: Sédir's Concise Guide to Magical
Book SynopsisA classic text on esoteric traditional herbalism from one of the most influential herbalists of the Paris occult revival• Includes a dictionary of nearly 300 magical plants with descriptions of each plant’s scientific name, common names, elemental qualities, ruling planets, and zodiacal signatures, with commentary on medico-magical properties and uses • Explores methods of phytotherapy and plant magic, including the Paracelsian “transplantation of diseases,” ritual pacts with trees, the secret ingredients of witches’ ointments, and the composition of magical philters • Explains the occult secrets of phytogenesis, plant physiology, and plant physiognomy (classification of plants according to the doctrine of signatures) Merging the scientific discipline of botany with ancient, medieval, and Renaissance traditions of occult herbalism, this seminal guide was first published in French in 1902 as a textbook for students of Papus’s École hermétique and sparked a revival in the study of magical herbalism in early twentieth-century France. Author Paul Sédir, pseudonym of Yvon Le Loup (1871-1926), explains the occult secrets of phytogenesis (the esoteric origin and evolutionary development of the plant kingdom), plant physiology (the occult anatomy of plants), and plant physiognomy (classification of plants according to the doctrine of signatures). Unveiling the mysteries behind planetary and zodiacal attributions, he provides readers with the keys to make their own informed determinations of the astral properties of plants. Moving from theory into practice, Sédir explores various methods of phytotherapy and plant magic, including the Paracelsian “transplantation of diseases,” the secret ingredients of witches’ ointments, and the composition of magical philters. In the third section of the book, Sédir offers a dictionary of magical plants that covers nearly 300 plant species with descriptions of their astral signatures, occult properties, and medico-magical uses. Compiled from an array of rare sources and esoterica, this classic text includes a wealth of additional materials and supplemental charts and diagrams drawn from Sédir’s occult colleagues, all of whom adopted and expanded upon Sédir’s pioneering system of plant correspondences.Trade Review“Reading Occult Botany was a deeply enjoyable experience that satisfied many diverse urges for botanical knowledge, from within one compendium.This strange and intriguing miscellany leads one through portals and fields, gardens and celestial realms. The plant entries are helpful for quickly finding zodiac and planetary correspondences; they also include a peppering of rare pieces of occult lore alongside many medicinal applications of old. The footnotes are very helpful and detailed, as are the charts, tables, and appendices within the book. It is a must-have for students and seekers who wish to blend the magical with the medicinal, the earth with the stars.” * Corinne Boyer, folk herbalist, teacher, and author of Under the Witching Tree *“A refreshing look at the treatises of occult herbalism. A fascinating, in-depth deep dive and understandable approach to the esoteric arts as they pertain to plant, animal, and mineral medicines with an emphasis on occult botany and the Hermetic arts, including lab alchemy. A one-of-a-kind, expansive dictionary of magical plants with special care given to the translation and annotations in the footnotes to further illustrate the understanding of these plants then and now. A must-have for any seeker of esoteric herbalism.” * Catamara Rosarium, master herbalist, owner of Rosarium Blends LLC *“Occult Botany gives us a needed look at esoteric herbalism from 1902, when philosophical arts had not yet veered dangerously into the pseudoscience of the new age that we have today. We can see whole philosophies at work within these pages that should help modern readers navigate their way out of the philosophical cul-de-sacs that modern herbalism has been circling for too long.” * Marcus McCoy, blacksmith, herbalist, editor of Verdant Gnosis *"I have got some SUPER, SUPER sexy book porn for you today! Sedir, pseudonym of Yvon Le Loup, passed away in 1926, but not before becoming a pivotal figure in the French occult revival. Occult Botany was first published in 1902 as a textbook for students of Papus’s Ecole hermetique where he was a professor. This is being presented in a 448-page hardcover tome loaded with original illustrations and built-in ribbon bookmark. I told you it was sexy! This book is a wonderful, if sometimes dated, resource for lovers of plants and their magical potential." * The Magical Buffet *Table of ContentsSymbols and Tables Translator’s Foreword Introduction PART ONE The Plant Kingdom1 Phytogenesis 2 Plant Physiology 3 Plant Physiognomy PART TWO Plants and Humans 4 Alimentation 5 Phytotherapy 6 Plant Magic 7 Occult Horticulture 8 Vegetation Magic9 The Vegetable Phoenix 10 Plant Palingenesis in History and PracticePART THREE A Concise Dictionary of Magical Plants A Acacia-Asphodel B Bachelor’s Button-Buttercup C Cabbage-Cypress D Daffodil–Dittany of Crete E Edelweiss-Eyebright F Fava Bean-FumitoryG Garlic-Grapevine H Hazel-Hyacinth I Iris-Ivy J Jimsonweed-JuniperK Knotweed-Kusha Grass L Larkspur-Lungwort M Madder-Myrtle N Needleleaf-Nutmeg O Oak-OreganoP Palm-Purslane Q Quince R Raisin Tree-Rue S Saffron-Strawberry T Tamarind-Turnip U Usnea V Valerian-Violet W Wallflower-Wormwood Y Yarrow APPENDIX 1 Occult MedicineAPPENDIX 2 Paracelsian Physiology APPENDIX 3 On Opium Use Glossary of Herbal Actions Concordance of Elemental and Astral Plant Signatures Notes Bibliography Index of Ancient Sources Index of Plant Names Index of Authors and Subjects
£31.50
Taschen GmbH Basilius Besler. The Garden at Eichstätt
Book SynopsisWhen Prince-Bishop Johann Konrad von Gemmingen (1593/95–1612) undertook a radical renovation of the Willibaldsburg Castle, overlooking the Altmühl River in Eichstätt, Bavaria, he also created a surrounding palatial pleasure garden of magnificence and grandeur. To preserve the garden for future generations – and provide an ‘evergreen’ record of its contents, compiling plants from all four seasons and presenting them in that order – he commissioned the garden’s director, Nuremberg apothecary Basilius Besler (1561–1629), and a team of engravers to immortalize its treasures in print.The resulting Hortus Eystettensis, published in Nuremberg in 1613 and containing 367 hand-colored plates and detailed descriptions, was a work of meticulous execution and spectacular diversity, and remarkably expensive for its time. As the garden contained a variety of plants imported from exotic locales, the three volumes exhibited a remarkable range, covering a total of 90 families and 340 genera. Due to the decorative, stylized execution of these illustrations, which began to see plants in aesthetic, rather than merely practical or medicinal terms, the book is seen as a milestone in the art of botanical illustration. While published before a time of standardized classification systems, it was nonetheless later described by Carl Linnaeus as an “incomparable work”.Besler’s catalog long outlived the gardens, which were destroyed in 1634 by invading Swedish troops during the Thirty Years’ War. However, a lengthy redevelopment project at the historic site has culminated in the opening of the modern Bastion Garden in 1998, containing many of the plants shown in the Hortus Eystettensis.Offering high-quality reproductions of these arresting illustrations, based on the copy of the Hortus Eystettensis at the University Library of Eichstätt-Ingolstadt, this facsimile edition is accompanied by detailed plate descriptions of each plant’s botanical, pharmaceutical, and symbolic significance and an appendix of further essays which place the garden and the book in their historical contexts.This edition presents a valuable piece of botanical literature which, on the rare occasions where a copy appears on the market, can fetch prices of over $1,000,000 at auction. In line with Besler’s original intentions, this facsimile unfurls the garden to a wider audience and captures it for posterity.Trade Review“This book should find its way to many a library and coffee table.” * Chicago Botanic Garden Book Review *
£170.00
CABI Publishing The Constituents of Medicinal Plants
Book SynopsisA classic in the literature of herbal medicine, this book explains in simple terms the commonly occurring chemical constituents of medicinal plants, and how these react with the human body. The major classes of plant constituents, such as phenols, terpenes and polysaccharides, are described both in terms of their chemical structures and their pharmacological activities. The last 20 years has seen huge growth in research output in phytochemistry, and this edition has been thoroughly revised to incorporate up-to-date research. It contains a new chapter on resins and cannabinoids, and additional content on macrocarpals, essential oil chemotypes, mushroom polysaccharides, phytochemical synergy, and toxicology of phytochemicals. Features include: · Over 200 diagrams of chemical structures · Coverage of energetics, synergism and the emerging field of network pharmacology · New content on seaweeds and fungi, and polyphenol-rich foods · References to primary research literature in pharmacy, pharmacology, chemistry, plant biology, molecular biology, integrative medicine and many other disciplines Written by an experienced herbal practitioner, The Constituents of Medicinal Plants has become a standard textbook for courses on plant-based medicine. It is also an essential desktop reference for health practitioners, lecturers, researchers, producers, and anyone with an interest in how medicinal herbs work.Table of Contents1: Introduction to Phytochemistry 2: Phenols 3: Polyphenols – tannins and flavonoids 4: Glycosides 5: Terpenes 6: Triterpenoids and saponins 7: Resins and cannabinoids 8: Essential oils 9: Polysaccharides 10: Alkaloids 11: Plant lipids and alklylamides
£24.70
Oxford University Press The Evolution of Plants
Book SynopsisPlants first colonized the land over 430 million years ago, having evolved from some of the most primitive forms of life. Since then, plants have played a major role in supplying the atmospheric oxygen we all need to survive. But how did plants evolve, how has their distribution and diversity been affected by changes in climate over millions of years - and how can these processes be studied?The Evolution of Plants blends evidence from the fossil record and data from biomolecular studies to tell the story of plant evolution from the earliest forms of life to the present day. Focusing on the key events during the evolution of plants - from the colonization of land to the first forests, the emergence of seed plants to the evolution of flowering plants - its straightforward explanations and clear illustrations provide the reader with the most accessible introduction to plant evolution available.With stunning biome maps illustrating the global distribution of plants during the different periods of life on Earth, the book explains how the diversity of vegetation has changed in response to climate, reinforcing the close link between climate change and the process of biological evolution. It is a contemporary account of a dynamic field, which is perfect for any student looking for a broad, balanced introduction to the subject.Online ResourcesThe online resources to accompany The Evolution of Plants feature - figures from the book in electronic format, for use by registered adopters;- Journal Clubs, which encourage students to critically evaluate and engage with published research related to topics explored in the bookTrade ReviewReview from previous edition This is one of those rare books that one can honestly label 'outstanding' * Amazon *Table of Contents1. The evolutionary record and methods of reconstruction ; 2. Earliest forms of plant life ; 3. The colonization of land ; 4. The first forests ; 5. Major emergence of the seed plants ; 6. Flowering plant origins ; 7. The past 65 million years ; 8. Mass extinctions and persistent populations ; 9. Ancient DNA and the biomolecular record ; 10. Evolutionary theories and the plant fossil record
£54.99
Profile Books Ltd Darwin's Most Wonderful Plants: Darwin's Botany
Book SynopsisMost of us think of Darwin at work on The Beagle, taking inspiration for his theory of evolution from his travels in the Galapagos. But Darwin published his Origin of Species nearly thirty years after his voyages and most of his labours in that time were focused on experimenting with and observing plants at his house in Kent. He was particularly interested in carnivorous and climbing plants, and in pollination and the evolution of flowers. Ken Thompson sees Darwin as a brilliant and revolutionary botanist, whose observations and theories were far ahead of his time - and are often only now being confirmed and extended by high-tech modern research. Like Darwin, he is fascinated and amazed by the powers of plants - particularly their Triffid-like aspects of movement, hunting and 'plant intelligence'. This is a much needed book that re-establishes Darwin as a pioneering botanist, whose close observations of plants were crucial to his theories of evolution.Trade ReviewVivid account ... with a light touch and a welcome sense of humour, Thompson reveals Darwin as an acute observer of flora as well as fauna -- Jane Shilling * Daily Mail *Lively and punchy ... Thompson's arguments are powerful and his examples are fascinating * The Sunday Times *Thompson makes his case in a lively, readable style ... Better yet, he bolsters his argument with plenty of citations from the scientific literature, which adds welcome heft. * New Scientist *'Fascinating, provocative... Ken Thompson presents a stimulating challenge to our perceptions of nature' -- George Monbiot
£10.46
Pelagic Publishing A Field Guide to the Flowers of the Alps
Book SynopsisExplore the colourful world of alpine flowers. This practical book will help you make a quick, reliable identification of each plant, with concise descriptions and illustrations for individual plants to enable differentiation from similar species. Flowers can be identified quickly from colour and shape. The notable characters of each plant are clearly highlighted. Covering 500 species, each with colour photographs, this compact guide is designed for walkers and botanists. For each plant the common name, scientific name, flowering time, plant height, protected status, and distribution (habitat and altitude) are described.Trade ReviewEuropeans sure know how to produce pithy guidebooks that are models of economic presentation. Hoppe’s compact guidebook is a standout. It covers Europe’s Alps, a 1200-km arc straddling (from west to east) France, Monaco, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria, and Slovenia, including Germany to the north and Italy to the south... Hoppe is a valuable travel companion. -- Rudolf Schmid * Taxon *The overall goal of this book, though, is to provide a comprehensive guide to the alpine flowers, in their diversity and beauty. In this, I think the authors have done quite well. The guide lists 500 species, and the content is easy to read and provides an efficient overview. With some practice and regular use, this book will be a nice field guide for first use and occasional reference and will stimulate the user to seek additional information from more comprehensive textbooks. -- Peter Schroeder * Plant Science Bulletin *Table of ContentsAn introduction to alpine flowers; Alpine flowers by flower colour; Red flowers; White flowers; Blue flowers; Yellow flowers; Green/brown flowers; Index; Botanical terms illustrated; The Alps – map of the regions covered
£24.98
Workman Publishing The Greenhouse Gardener's Manual
Book Synopsis"Anyone purchasing a greenhouse should read this book first." -Home Greenhouse Magazine Do you want homegrown tomatoes in the dead of winter? Or to grow succulents and cacti in the coldest parts of the world? All you need is a greenhouse. In The Greenhouse Gardener's Manual, Roger Marshall shares the secrets of successfully growing vegetables, fruits, flowers, and houseplants in a well-maintained greenhouse. You'll learn how to choose the right design, create a healthy environment, use the space for propagation, and maintain the greenhouse year-round. Marshall also includes a plant directory of the 70 best fruits and vegetables and the 88 best ornamental plants for growing in a greenhouse.
£14.99
Granta Books Life Without Air
Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE TS ELIOT PRIZE FOR POETRY 2020 WINNER OF THE SCOTTISH BOOK AWARDS' POETRY BOOK OF THE YEAR A POETRY BOOK SOCIETY RECOMMENDATION SHORTLISTED FOR THE JOHN POLLARD FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL POETRY PRIZE "Whip-smart, sonically gorgeous" - Rae Armantrout, author of the Pulitzer Prize winning Versed When Louis Pasteur observed the process of fermentation, he noted that, while most organisms perished from lack of oxygen, some were able to thrive as 'life without air'. In this capricious, dreamlike collection, characters and scenes traverse states of airlessness, from suffocating relationships and institutions, to toxic environments and ecstatic asphyxiations. Both compassionate and ecologically nuanced, this innovative collection bridges poetry and prose to interrogate the conditions necessary for survival.Trade ReviewLafarge's is a fierce, clear-eyed poetry that expresses the sticky relationality between human pain and non-human destruction; the unsettling intimacy of our shared afflictions * Guardian *Startlingly fresh, at once assertive and tender, light and dark, she manages to be consistently surprising-often in unexpected ways. The range of work showcased here is impressive in itself; add the dry wit, a flare for the surreal and bright flashes of lost reality [...] and try not to be wholly engaged, refreshed and enthused -- Janice Galloway'Daisy Lafarge's Life Without Air is a whip-smart, sonically gorgeous exploration of the personal, cultural, and historical ties that bind us in literally and figuratively toxic relationships. From the marram beach grass that supports the dunes that threaten to choke it in "Desecration Air" to the toxic lakes created by rare earth mining that power our "green" technologies in "Dredging Baotou Lake," Lafarge shows us how deeply embedded we are with what harms us. These poems are as subtle and complex as the insidious relationships they illustrate. Life Without Air is the right book for our far-gone moment -- Rae Armantrout, author of Pulitzer Prized winning * Versed *The eye's visual field is only 5%, only 5% of what we see is in focus. Daisy Lafarge's poems specialise in reclaiming what we lose to habitual perception, and her language has the directness and exactitude of a specialised lexis; not jargon, but a methodical application to its subject. Daisy's poems look through a microscope: her language like a lens delicately rendering to make sense of things; a view so complicated by its alert optics and detailing that we lose an ordinary sense of what it is we're looking at; but what we gain is a heightened sense of its surfaces, its light, its mechanics. We exchange the outlines of life for a small, truer piece of the matter itself. Like pond water pushed through a soda stream, or language diffusing through the permeable membrane of the wall of the cell, exchanging complex sugars, changing its behaviour -- Jack Underwood, author of * Happiness *Warm-blooded and intimate as much as it is mind-expanding * New Statesman *A vivid and evocative collection... Fusing science, literature and art, Lafarge intellectually explores the ecosystem that human environments can permeate... Lafarge has set the bar high with this wonderful debut collection * The Fountain *This book's poetry deftly melds nonhuman, environmental exploration with biting considerations of misogyny and toxic relationships. It's fiercely original, strange and vital -- Books of the Year * Ignota *
£10.44
Yale University Press In the Herbarium
Book SynopsisHow herbaria illuminate the past and future of plant scienceTrade Review“This book opens a window on a fascinating, rarely explored subject.”—Jack Watkins, Country Life“Access to most herbaria is restricted: biologist Maura Flannery knew ‘almost nothing’ about them until 2010, when a US curator took her behind the scenes at one and she fell in love with them. Her history dramatizes this revelation, discussing global collections and collectors using fine period drawings.”—Andrew Robinson, Nature“This book is the fruit of [Flannery’s] exploration into [plant’s] vital importance but also what they tell us about history, culture, aesthetics and ethnobotany.”—Ursula Buchan, The Spectator“An enchanting travelogue ranging across centuries of plant collecting, In the Herbarium is also an urgent reminder of the value of natural history collections to science, the humanities, and art.”—Yota Batsaki, Dumbarton Oaks“In this engaging, never-before-told story, Maura Flannery shows us how the herbarium has been at the center of our centuries-long quest to understand the world of plants.”—Peter Crane, author of Ginkgo and president, Oak Spring Garden Foundation“Maura Flannery’s love of all things botanical permeates through her writing, creating a story of botany past, present, and future seen through the lens of the herbarium.”—Caroline Cornish, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew“A stimulating and informative book to be read (and re-read) from cover to cover as a source of enjoyment, enlightenment and inspiration.”—D. S. Ingram, joint lead author/editor of Science and the Garden“A very useful and timely overview of the long history of engagement with botanical knowledge.”—Vassiliki Betty Smocovitis, author of Unifying Biology: The Evolutionary Synthesis and Evolutionary Biology
£23.75
Sasquatch Books Dahlias: A Little Book of Flowers
Book SynopsisThis delightful celebration of the dahlia reads like a “very smart love letter to cultivating beauty” and features 60+ vintage-inspired full-color botanical illustrations (Seattle Times).“Next time you are lucky enough to be someone’s houseguest, consider arriving with a bouquet of either one of the Little Book of Flowers.”—The New York TimesDahlias are the showboats of the flower world—colorful, flamboyant, and spectacular. They're also one of the most satisfying flowers to grow, with a long season, plentiful blooms, and are adaptable to most climates with proper care. They're very easy to propagate, and can be hybridized. There are numerous dahlia flower forms and more than 50,000 recognized cultivars!This charming little hardcover book includes: 60+ full-color botanical illustrations basic botany and history everything you need to know to grow gorgeous blooms in the garden (including dividing tubers to propagate more flowers) tips for creating beautiful arrangements and preserving flowers quotes, lore, and notable gardens and growers Like a bouquet of dahlias, this book is an affordable little luxury for gardeners and flower lovers—the perfect hostess gift or Mother's Day present. It’s part of the collectible mini gift book series Little Book of Natural Wonders.Trade Review"Next time you are lucky enough to be someone’s houseguest, consider arriving with a bouquet of either one of the Little Book of Flowers. . . Each book includes snappy discussions of the origins of the species, cultivation techniques and suggestions for display. The charm lies in Poole’s art. . . there’s a distinctly retro appeal to the watercolors here, which slow you down to linger over crinkled petals and bombshell flower heads. These books don’t pretend to be encyclopedic; rather, Weaver is discerning in her choices."—New York Times"In 'A Little Book of Flowers,' a new series of single bloom titles, author Tara Austen Weaver weaves together basic botany and culture. Each posey-size volume reads like a very smart love letter to cultivating beauty. . . Charming illustrations by Emily Poole and numerous quotes tug at our horticultural heartstrings, while a serviceable glossary and resource section at the back of each book indulge our yearning to grow more flowers and deepen our knowledge of the natural world."—Seattle Times, Pacific NW Magazine"If the words "hidden gem" make you sit up and pay attention, this just may be the perfect book for the nature lover on your list!...It’s a must for flower fans. If you wanted to give a lavish gift, pair this with a fresh flower subscription."—Modern Mrs. Darcy
£10.79
Oxford University Press A Primer on Stable Isotopes in Ecology
Book SynopsisIn the past few decades, the field of ecology has made huge advancements thanks to stable isotopes. Ecologists need to understand the principles of stable isotopes to fully appreciate many studies in their discipline. Ecologists also need to be aware of isotopic approaches to enrich their toolbox for further advancing the discipline. A Primer on Stable Isotopes in Ecology is a concise and foundational resource for anyone interested in acquiring theoretical and practical knowledge for the application of stable isotopes in ecology.Readers will gain a more in-depth and complete knowledge of stable isotopes and explore isotopic methods used in ecological research, learning about stable isotope definitions, measurement, ecological processes, and applications in research. Chapters include in-depth descriptions of stable isotopes and their notation, isotope fractionation, isotope mixing, heavy isotope enrichment, and quantification methods by mass spectrometry and laser spectroscopy. The textTable of Contents1: Stable isotopes as a tool for ecologists 2: Stable isotopes, notations, and standards 3: Isotopic fractionation 4: Isotope mixing 5: Heavy isotope enrichments 6: Measuring stable isotopes
£37.05
Princeton University Press Florapedia
Book SynopsisTrade Review"One of American Institute of Graphic Arts’ Top 50 Books / 50 Covers of 2021""[An] enticing variety of facts." * Historic Gardens Review *"A compendium that cannot fail to fascinate anyone with an interest in plants and flowers."---Patricia MacDuff, British Naturalists Association"The perfect book for that impossible-to-satisfy gardening nerd in your life. . . . A perfectly general collection of bits and pieces, a compendium of botanical snippets, that will inform, amuse and entertain anybody with an interest in gardening, botany or nature in general."---Paddy Tobin, An Irish Gardener"I really like [Gracie’s] investigations of things we all have heard like floral idioms. . . . There are also charming discussions about plants that we know and others that we don’t, from other parts of the world." * Lapwing Magazine *"Florapedia is an aptly named gem of a book, with an A-Z of informative cover to cover interest, providing the reader with a new found knowledge and insight to a different perspective on the flora of our world."---Neville Davies, Gwent Wildlife Trust
£10.99
CRC Press Handbook Of Medicinal Herbs 2Ed Pb 2013 Special
Book SynopsisStill considered the definitive work on medicinal herbs and their uses after two decades, the Handbook of Medicinal Herbs has undergone a long-anticipated revision. In the second edition, world-renowned ethnobotanist James A. Duke provides up-to-date data on over 800 of the worldâs most important medicinal plant species. The book contains more species, phytochemicals, proven indications, folk indications, and dosage data than the first edition in a new easier to use format. The in-depth content, the addition of color plates and over 200 black and white illustrations makes this book the most comprehensive resource on medicinal herbs available.NEW IN THE SECOND EDITION: Over 100 color plates, 4 color maps Over 200 black and white illustrations Over 800 medicinal plants â more than twice as many as the previous edition organized alphabetically by common name More herbs from the African, Ayurvedic, Chinese, and Jamu traditions EASY ACCESS TO INFORMATION YOU NEED Designed to give you fast access to the information you need on a regular basis, this new edition is organized more systematically than any other medicinal herb publication. The entries are now arranged alphabetically by common name with the scientific name in parenthesis. Major synonyms are also provided. It has become increasingly clear that there are hundreds of biologically active compounds, often additive or synergistic, in all our plants, foods, spices, herbs, medicinal, and poisonous plants. The debate continues on how these plants work and how they should be used. Blending scientific fact with folk uses and the authorâs personal experience, Handbook of Medicinal Herbs, Second Edition provides the most well rounded discussions of safety, efficacy, toxicity, and rational use found in any herbal reference.Trade Review"Of interest to those who involved in the use of herbs in the medicinal environment…A fine reference work." —J. Elliot, Southeastern Naturalist, 2002 “…the perfect herbal reference. This is a tall order but it is one that James A. Duke, Ph.D., et al, filled quite well…describes most herbs concisely and, in an equally concise manner, evaluates the scientific research on their use. …The extensive references and their convenient coding contribute greatly to the overall value of the new edition…Dr. Duke commented in his introduction that he meant to create a resource to parallel the PDR® for Herbal Medicine. In fact, this updated handbook accomplishes much more. There is no other modern desk reference that combines such a comprehensive materia medica with as much scientific source material. …the botanical reference that most practitioners have been looking for and it comes highly recommended by this practitioner.”— Kathy Abascal, B.S., J.D., Herbalist, Alternative and Complementary Therapies, October 2002“…879 pages of valuable information about more than 800 useful and rarely used medicinal herbs. …the use of shortenings and evaluations and the concise descriptions makes the use of the handbook as a reference book easy.”— Journal of Medicinal and Spice PlantsTable of ContentsAlphabetical listing of herbs by common name.
£285.00
Edinburgh University Press Flora of Turkey Volume 2
Book SynopsisFlora of Turkey, Volume 2
£318.75
Anthroposophic Press Inc Natures Open Secret
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£27.00
