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From the author of The History of the World in 100 Animals a BBC Radio Four Book of the Week comes an inspirational new book that looks at the 100 plants that have had the greatest impact on humanity stunningly illustrated throughout As humans we hold the planet in the palms of ours hands But we still consume the energy of the sun in the form of food The sun is available for consumption because of plants Plants make food from the sun by the process of photosynthesis nothing else in the world can do this We eat plants or we do so at second hand by eating the eaters of plants Plants give us food Plants take in carbon dioxide and push out oxygen they give us the air we breathe direct the rain that falls and moderate the climate Plants also give us shelter beauty comfort meaning buildings boats containers musical instruments medicines and religious symbols We use flowers for love we use flowers for death The fossils of plants power our industries and our transport Across history we have used plants to store knowledge to kill to fuel wars to change our state of consciousness to indicate our status The first gun was a plant we got fire from plants we have enslaved people for the sake of plants We humans like to see ourselves as a species

For centuries English country gentlemen had collected exotic pictures for their saloons and rare books for their libraries By the end of the seventeenth century they had begun to collect trees Within the space of a few years hundreds of new specimen trees enriched the British landscape and demand was high for the most splendid imports maples and tulip trees from the American colonies cypresses and cedars from Europe and Lebanon and oriental plane from Greece and Turkey with its romantic associations with Plato s Academy How did these extraordinary trees make their way to the gardens of Britain and Ireland Who were the scholars and daredevils who combed the new and old worlds in search of green treasure What crimes did they commit and what price did they pay to bring the world s charismatic megaflora to the gardens of home In this exuberant history Thomas Pakenham reveals the marvellous tales of adventure discovery rivalry and passion that created the modern British landscape

Stop and smell the roses with this delightful flower spotter guide Know your geraniums from your pansies This beautiful flower identification book features over 150 British and European flower species along with a simple visual approach to help you tell them apart with absolute ease With its compact portable format this nature book is designed for ease of use anywhere ideal for nature lovers everywhere Here s what s inside Similar flower species are shown together for quick comparison and identification Fully illustrated introductions explain the basics of flower identification what to look for and how to tell the difference between similar wildflower species or specimens Overview pages on main features give readers more detailed information on how to make an accurate identification The at a glance finder at the back shows thumbnails of the species grouped in an intuitive way for ease of reference Call all flower enthusiasts Are you interested in identifying the wildflowers you encounter on your walks along the coast or in the mountains woodlands or fields Look no further than What s That Flower Detailed text beautiful photographs and stunning illustrations show different parts of the flower from the stem to the petals Flower type overvie

A beautiful guide to Earth s wildlife and natural history including its rocks minerals animals plants fungi microorganisms and more Introducing The Natural History Book a complete guide to the nature and wildlife of our world and written by a worldwide team of natural history experts In the 11 years since the book was originally released thousands of new species have been identified and new revelations have redrawn the tree of life Already featuring galleries of more than 5 000 species The Natural History Book has since been updated to include dynamic discoveries such as the olinguito the kitty bear of the Andean cloud forest and a new species of deep sea Bolosoma glass sponge photographed by the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer alongside a reorganization of the groups of living things to reflect the latest scientific understanding Explore each and every page of this stunning nature book to discover A full colour gallery of over 5 000 species Over 500 rocks minerals and fossils featured throughout Includes glossary of important natural history terms Specially commissioned photographs showcase wildlife in close up detailThis treasure trove of natural history is accompanied with easy to read accessible information and beautifully striking imagery

Following on from its successful launch in 2009 Collins Wild Flower Guide the ultimate reference book for wild flower enthusiasts now enters its second edition

Sinopsis: ÁRBOLES DE LA PENÍNSULA IBÉRICA Y BALEARES es una guía ilustrada con información completa que agrupa sistemáticamente las más de doscientas especies que habitan nuestro entorno. Incluye: - Claves de identificacion generales, por familias y por g

Discover the fascinating folklore behind more than 40 of nature s most intriguing plants and learn how you can benefit from their timeless wisdom in everyday life Why do buttercups glow when held beneath your chin Which blooms are sometimes called fairy phones Why are foxgloves sometimes ominously referred to as Deadman s Bellows And what is the true meaning of a rose Humans have given meanings and stories to plants and flowers for thousands of years whether they re myths about Ancient Greek Gods who pecked out the eyes of anyone who dared move the sacred but thorny Peony plant or 19th century superstitions of how flowers could foreshadow love life or death After reading Floral Folklore you ll never look at a bunch of flowers the same way again Brought to life with enchanting full color illustrations of the plants flowers and visiting creatures the book explains the origins of the folklore behind each plant and offers a beautiful ritual to help you better connect with the teaching each plant has to offer This is the perfect gift for foragers gardeners and budding horticulturists looking to develop their knowledge of plants beyond the exterior From the old wives tale that sage thrives in the garden of a woman who rules her household and husband

An elegant mini edition of Katie Scott and the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew s beautiful Fungarium This gorgeous mini edition of Fungarium is the perfect gift for nature lovers or anyone who appreciates beautiful books Wander the galleries open 365 days a year and discover a collection of curated exhibits on every page accompanied by informative text Each chapter features a different branch of the fungal kingdom from colour waxcaps to slimy moulds Welcome to the museum

Depuis que je travaille dans les jardins, les fragrances végétales me rappellent que notre nez est une porte ouverte sur le monde naturel, une invitation à saisir la beauté et l'interconnexion des êt

Plant Physiology and Development incorporates the latest advances in plant biology, making Plant Physiology the most authoritative and widely used upper-division plant biology textbook. Up to date, comprehensive, and meticulously illustrated, the improved integration of developmental material throughout the text ensures that Plant Physiology and Development provides the best educational foundation possible for the next generation of plant biologists.This new, updated edition includes current information to improve understanding while maintaining the core structure of the book. Figures have been revised and simplified wherever possible. To eliminate redundancy, stomatal function (Chapter 10 in the previous edition) has been reassigned to other chapters. In addition, a series of feature boxes related to climate change are also included in this edition.An enhanced ebook with embedded self-assessment, Web Topics and Web Essays and Study Questions is available with this edition.

Esta magnífica colección ha sido especialmente concebida para satisfacer el creciente interés que experimenta nuestra sociedad por el conocimiento de la naturaleza. En ella se hallan de manera exhaustiva todos aquellos temas vinculados con el entorno de prácticamente cualquier especie vegetal o animal. Las Guías de Naturaleza Blume constituyen una fuente de información sorprendente y están totalmente ilustradas con bellas fotografías tomadas directamente sobre el terreno de investigación. Minuciosas descripciones, detalles interesantes sobre costumbres, determinación del hábitat, incidencias en el entorno y datos generales de interés científico convierten a estas guías en rigurosos trabajos de campo.

Discover the fascinating stories behind around 300 species of wildflowers and marvel at a botanical beauty and diversity you never knew existed Did you know that orchids existed alongside dinosaurs And that 30 000 plant species are used as medicine worldwide In this stunning book leading botanist Chris Thorogood brings you closer to 329 species of wildflower through fascinating facts plant profiles and detailed illustrations More than just meadows discover wildflowers that are pollinated by birds that look like stones and that feed on the creatures around them Humans have had a close relationship with wildflowers throughout history from growing dahlias as crops and comfrey as medicine to carrying posies to ward off the plague and roses down the aisle Bringing together natural history culture food medicine and technology this fascinating book will open your eyes to the botanical wonders all around us With a guide to the wildflowers growing in every habitat identification notes a grow your own guide and more this is the ultimate flower lover s companion

Título: Botánica Pirenaico-Cantábrica en el siglo XXI Autor: Félix Llamas, Carmen Acedo (Coordinadores) ISBN/ISSN: 978-84-9773-471-4 Depósito legal: Dimensiones: 17x24cm Nº de páginas: 739 Año: 2009