*Chosen by Waterstones as one of their best Nature Writing Books of 2024, and by The Economist as one of their best books of 2024* A heartwarming guide to these fascinating giants of nature .
A celebration of the rich diversity and beauty of indigenous trees, The Ways and Wonders of South African Trees uncovers the fascinating world of trees and how they function.
*; Explores more than 500 species of ferns, alongside full-color photos*; Examines the Indigenous and folk uses of ferns for food and medicine throughout history*; Explains in detail the scientific research behind the potency of fern chemicals to heal many human conditionsUsed for millennia by Indigenous people for food and medicine, ferns are now being recognized scientifically for their unique medicinal potential against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and liver, kidney, and respiratory conditions.
A must for flower and art lovers, Born in the Spring is a unique collection of line drawings and magnificent watercolors of spring wildflowers with over 90 illustrations, 46 in full color.
Forest is a celebration of the diverse ways in which trees and forests are as magnificent, economically relevant and profoundly enchanting today as they ever have been.
A must for flower and art lovers, Born in the Spring is a unique collection of line drawings and magnificent watercolors of spring wildflowers with over 90 illustrations, 46 in full color.
An enchanting, beautifully illustrated guide to seasonal plants-showing the long history of herbal remedies and their uses today"e;[A] charming almanac.
An enchanting, beautifully illustrated guide to seasonal plants-showing the long history of herbal remedies and their uses today"e;[A] charming almanac.
Esta publicação é uma compilação de remédios experimentados e verdadeiros que foram transmitidos através dos tempos, como muitas pessoas estão tentando voltar à natureza e usar mais matérias-primas em vez de venenos processados, este guia pode ajudá-lo com uma cura ou remédio para algo que o aflige.
The million-copy bestseller now illustrated with over 100 spectacular full-colour images, showcasing this wondrous and wildly various lifeform as never before'Astonishing .
HIGHLY COMMENDED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR NATURE WRITING 2024SHORTLISTED FOR THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2025SHORTLISTED FOR THE ASLE-UKI BOOK PRIZE 2025LONGLISTED FOR THE JHALAK PRIZE 2025 An invigorating cross-pollination of memoir and natural history, both beautifully phrased and delicately structured this book deserves your time and attention Cal Flyn, author of Islands of AbandonmentBorn in Canada to a Taiwanese mother and a Welsh father, Jessica J.
A friendly, honest guide for wary would-be foragersOnly plants that are easy to find, easy to identify and tastyClear photographic guides to the speciesWe all love the idea of foraging - as a way of being connected to nature and discovering new tastes.
Die Erfindung des Träumens - Illusion, Sehnsucht und TrugIn ›Die Erfindung des Träumens‹ entführt uns der Autor auf eine faszinierende Reise in die tiefsten Sphären des menschlichen Bewusstseins.
Everything you need to know about using plants and herbs for green witchcraftInfusing your craft with plants and herbs is a powerful way to connect to Mother Earth.
Excerpt: "e;Through the neglect of nature study, the wits of the country child lose just the sharpening they most need, to say nothing of a stimulus and delight which can ill be spared by one whose mental life is apt to be monotonous.
THE INSTANT #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERFrom award-winning writer Nigel Slater, comes a new and exquisitely written collection of notes, memoir, stories and small moments of joy.
Have you ever wondered why the rose has thorns and other flowers don't; why the daffodil is the colour it is; or why some plants have shiny leaves and others matt?
A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world's treesPacked with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover.
A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world's treesPacked with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover.
A practical introduction to growing and enjoying mushrooms at homeCultivating your own mushrooms is simple and satisfying once you've mastered a few basics.
California's unique plants range in size from the stately Coast Redwoods to the minute belly plants of the southern deserts and in age from the four-thousand year-old Bristlecone Pines to ephemeral annuals whose life span can be counted in weeks.
This work gives descriptions of the currently known species of the currently known species of flowering plants and ferns that occur in wet lands, including many significant as waterfowl food.
Reveals how we can learn from the intelligent communities of trees and plants*; Shares breakthrough research on how tree and plant communities function, revealing a holistic, interconnected, communal, and sentient new world *; Examines the attributes we share with trees and plants and how the behaviors of altruism, cooperation, and community are genetically coded in our beings *; Looks at how to learn to see, think, imagine, and live with holistic eco-centric awareness and the benefits that come from working with our plant allies Breakthrough research is not only revealing a brilliant green world with amazing attributes like dispersed intelligence but also that humanity, like the tree and plant kingdom, thrives on innate cooperation, sharing, altruism, and community.
