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Plants and Fungi

The Definitive Visual Encyclopedia

by DK ...

Series series DK Definitive Visual Encyclopedias
Comprehensive, accessible, and lavishly illustrated, this is an essential and timely guide to the world's key plant and fungus species.Written by specialists, Plants and Fungi is a botanical exploration of the world's most fascinating plant and fungus species, many of which are also highly valued for their ecological, economic, and cultural importance.Covering all of the main groups—from the ... Read more

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Comprehensive, accessible, and lavishly illustrated, this is an essential and timely guide to the world's key plant and fungus species.Written by specialists, Plants and Fungi is a botanical exploration of the world's most fascinating plant and fungus species, many of which are also highly valued for their ecological, economic, and cultural importance.Covering all of the main groups—from the
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Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells

by Judika Illes ...

Series Book 2 - Witchcraft & Spells
In The Encyclopedia Of 5,000 Spells: The Ultimate Reference Book for the Magical Arts, independent scholar, educator and author of several books of folklore, folkways, and mythology Judika Iles enables the reader to enter the world of folklore, myth and magic with binding spells and banishing spells, spells for love, luck, wealth, and power, as well as spells for spiritual protection, physical ... Read more

$22.49 USD

In The Encyclopedia Of 5,000 Spells: The Ultimate Reference Book for the Magical Arts, independent scholar, educator and author of several books of folklore, folkways, and mythology Judika Iles enables the reader to enter the world of folklore, myth and magic with binding spells and banishing spells, spells for love, luck, wealth, and power, as well as spells for spiritual protection, physical
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Lessons from Plants

by Beronda L. Montgomery ...

An exploration of how plant behavior and adaptation offer valuable insights for human thriving.We know that plants are important. They maintain the atmosphere by absorbing carbon dioxide and producing oxygen. They nourish other living organisms and supply psychological benefits to humans as well, improving our moods and beautifying the landscape around us. But plants don’t just passively provide. ... Read more

$16.59 USD

An exploration of how plant behavior and adaptation offer valuable insights for human thriving.We know that plants are important. They maintain the atmosphere by absorbing carbon dioxide and producing oxygen. They nourish other living organisms and supply psychological benefits to humans as well, improving our moods and beautifying the landscape around us. But plants don’t just passively provide.
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Epitaph for a Peach

Four Seasons on My Family Farm

by David M. Masumoto ...

$11.99 USD
The Serviceberry

Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World

by Robin Wall Kimmerer ...

An Instant New York Times BestsellerFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Braiding Sweetgrass, a bold and inspiring vision for how to orient our lives around gratitude, reciprocity, and community, based on the lessons of the natural world.As Indigenous scientist and author of Braiding Sweetgrass Robin Wall Kimmerer harvests serviceberries alongside the birds, she considers the ethic of ... Read more

$10.99 USD

An Instant New York Times BestsellerFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Braiding Sweetgrass, a bold and inspiring vision for how to orient our lives around gratitude, reciprocity, and community, based on the lessons of the natural world.As Indigenous scientist and author of Braiding Sweetgrass Robin Wall Kimmerer harvests serviceberries alongside the birds, she considers the ethic of
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The Plant-Hunter's Atlas

A World Tour of Botanical Adventures, Chance Discoveries and Strange Specimens

by Ambra Edwards, Kew Royal Botanic Gardens ...

RHS Staff Pick of the Year 2021Spectator Gardening Book of the year 2021'A refreshingly insightful history of plant introductions.' - Roy LancasterTravel the world with extraordinary tales of the botanical discoveries that have shaped empires, built (and destroyed) economies, revolutionised medicine and advanced our understanding of science.Circling the globe from Australia's ... ... Read more

$2.99 USD

RHS Staff Pick of the Year 2021Spectator Gardening Book of the year 2021'A refreshingly insightful history of plant introductions.' - Roy LancasterTravel the world with extraordinary tales of the botanical discoveries that have shaped empires, built (and destroyed) economies, revolutionised medicine and advanced our understanding of science.Circling the globe from Australia's ...
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The Spirit of the Rainforest

How indigenous wisdom and scientific curiosity reconnects us to the natural world

by Dr Rosa Vásquez Espinoza ...

*As featured in the NEW YORK TIMES* 'Every page feels alive with passion' - Sophie Pavelle, author of 'Forget Me Not' 'A beautiful book' - Levison Wood, author of 'Walking the Himalayas' 'A heartfelt account of exploration and discovery' - Liz Bonnin, broadcasterJoin scientist Dr Rosa Vasquez Espinoza as she uncovers one of the most unexplored regions on the planet.Dr Rosa is no... ... Read more

$13.99 USD

*As featured in the NEW YORK TIMES* 'Every page feels alive with passion' - Sophie Pavelle, author of 'Forget Me Not' 'A beautiful book' - Levison Wood, author of 'Walking the Himalayas' 'A heartfelt account of exploration and discovery' - Liz Bonnin, broadcasterJoin scientist Dr Rosa Vasquez Espinoza as she uncovers one of the most unexplored regions on the planet.Dr Rosa is no...
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Papyrus

by John Gaudet ...

From ancient Pharaohs to 21st Century water wars, papyrus is a unique plant that is now the fastest growing plant species on earth. It produces its own “soil”—a peaty, matrix that floats on water—and inspired the fluted columns of the ancient Greeks. In ancient Egypt, the papyrus bounty from the Nile delta provided not just paper for record keeping—instrumental to the development of civilization ... Read more

$13.99 USD

From ancient Pharaohs to 21st Century water wars, papyrus is a unique plant that is now the fastest growing plant species on earth. It produces its own “soil”—a peaty, matrix that floats on water—and inspired the fluted columns of the ancient Greeks. In ancient Egypt, the papyrus bounty from the Nile delta provided not just paper for record keeping—instrumental to the development of civilization
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Forests

The Shadow of Civilization

by Robert Pogue Harrison ...

In this wide-ranging exploration of the role of forests in Western thought, Robert Pogue Harrison enriches our understanding not only of the forest's place in the cultural imagination of the West, but also of the ecological dilemmas that now confront us so urgently. Consistently insightful and beautifully written, this work is especially compelling at a time when the forest, as a source of wonder, ... Read more

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In this wide-ranging exploration of the role of forests in Western thought, Robert Pogue Harrison enriches our understanding not only of the forest's place in the cultural imagination of the West, but also of the ecological dilemmas that now confront us so urgently. Consistently insightful and beautifully written, this work is especially compelling at a time when the forest, as a source of wonder,
... Read more
Urban Foraging

Find, Gather, and Cook 50 Wild Plants

by Lisa M. Rose ...

Your city is full of wild food, you just need to know where to find it.Take a stroll to discover the ingredients for a wild apple tarte tatin. Turn the lilac bush found in a vacant lot into a delicious, delicately flavored jelly for your morning pastry. Discover a new way to feast on fresh food. Urban Foraging is a stylish, scrumptious guide to wildcrafting in the city. You’ll learn how to find, ... Read more

$11.99 USD

Your city is full of wild food, you just need to know where to find it.Take a stroll to discover the ingredients for a wild apple tarte tatin. Turn the lilac bush found in a vacant lot into a delicious, delicately flavored jelly for your morning pastry. Discover a new way to feast on fresh food. Urban Foraging is a stylish, scrumptious guide to wildcrafting in the city. You’ll learn how to find,
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The Tropical Houseplant Doctor

by Rhea Spencer ...

Prepare to embark on a journey that will breathe new life into your indoor oasis. Within the pages of this book, you'll uncover transformative insights to nurture your plants, turning them into flourishing emblems of your care and understanding.In this book about tropical houseplants, here is just a fraction of what you will discover:Simple to follow chapters dedicated to particular types of ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Prepare to embark on a journey that will breathe new life into your indoor oasis. Within the pages of this book, you'll uncover transformative insights to nurture your plants, turning them into flourishing emblems of your care and understanding.In this book about tropical houseplants, here is just a fraction of what you will discover:Simple to follow chapters dedicated to particular types of
... Read more
Wild Edible Plants of California

Forage and Feast Series: Comprehensive Guides to Foraging Across America, #2

by Shannon Warner ...

Series Book 2 - Forage and Feast Series: Comprehensive Guides to Foraging Across America
Are you ready to unlock nature's bounty and discover the delicious and nutritious wild edible plants that grow right in your backyard? Look no further than "Wild Edible Plants of California," the ultimate guide to foraging and enjoying the bounty of the California landscape.This comprehensive guide will teach you how to safely and responsibly identify, harvest, and prepare wild edible plants. This ... Read more

$12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Are you ready to unlock nature's bounty and discover the delicious and nutritious wild edible plants that grow right in your backyard? Look no further than "Wild Edible Plants of California," the ultimate guide to foraging and enjoying the bounty of the California landscape.This comprehensive guide will teach you how to safely and responsibly identify, harvest, and prepare wild edible plants. This
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Edible Wild Plants of the Carolinas

A Forager’s Companion

by Lytton John Musselman, Peter W. Schafran ...

Series series Southern Gateways Guides
Foraging edible plants was once limited to specialists, survivalists, and herbalists, but it’s become increasingly mainstream. Influenced by the popularity of the locavore movement, many restaurants feature foraged plants on their menus, and a wide variety of local foraged plants are sold at farmers markets across the country.With Edible Wild Plants of the Carolinas, Lytton John Musselman and ... Read more

$16.19 USD

Foraging edible plants was once limited to specialists, survivalists, and herbalists, but it’s become increasingly mainstream. Influenced by the popularity of the locavore movement, many restaurants feature foraged plants on their menus, and a wide variety of local foraged plants are sold at farmers markets across the country.With Edible Wild Plants of the Carolinas, Lytton John Musselman and
... Read more
Foraging the Rocky Mountains

Finding, Identifying, And Preparing Edible Wild Foods In The Rockies

by Liz Brown Morgan ...

Series series Foraging Series
The Rocky Mountain region's diverse geography overflows with edible plant species. From salsify to pearly everlasting, currants to pine nuts, Foraging the Rocky Mountains guides you to 85 edible wild foods and healthful herbs of the region. This valuable reference guide will help you identify and appreciate the wild bounty of the Rocky Mountain states. This guide also includes::detailed ... Read more

$17.99 USD

The Rocky Mountain region's diverse geography overflows with edible plant species. From salsify to pearly everlasting, currants to pine nuts, Foraging the Rocky Mountains guides you to 85 edible wild foods and healthful herbs of the region. This valuable reference guide will help you identify and appreciate the wild bounty of the Rocky Mountain states. This guide also includes::detailed
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Planting Our World

by Stefano Mancuso ...

Translated by Gregory Conti ...

With fun, fascinating vignettes, a renowned neurobiologist illuminates the interconnectedness of plant life and how we can learn from it to better plan our communities.We animals account for a paltry 0.3% of the planet’s biomass while plants add up to 85%. And when, with just a little training, we are able to look at the world without seeing it solely as humanity’s playground, we cannot help but ... Read more

$14.99 USD

With fun, fascinating vignettes, a renowned neurobiologist illuminates the interconnectedness of plant life and how we can learn from it to better plan our communities.We animals account for a paltry 0.3% of the planet’s biomass while plants add up to 85%. And when, with just a little training, we are able to look at the world without seeing it solely as humanity’s playground, we cannot help but
... Read more
The Book of Cannabis

The History and Future of the Plant and the Drug

by Jeremy Narby ...

A revelatory journey through the tangled roots of cannabis—its ancient uses, political battles, and scientific renaissance—by acclaimed anthropologist Jeremy NarbyIn The Book of Cannabis, Jeremy Narby—renowned author of The Cosmic Serpent—delivers a sweeping, clear-eyed exploration of cannabis as both plant and cultural phenomenon. From its ancient medicinal and ritualistic roles to its ... Read more

$15.99 USD

A revelatory journey through the tangled roots of cannabis—its ancient uses, political battles, and scientific renaissance—by acclaimed anthropologist Jeremy NarbyIn The Book of Cannabis, Jeremy Narby—renowned author of The Cosmic Serpent—delivers a sweeping, clear-eyed exploration of cannabis as both plant and cultural phenomenon. From its ancient medicinal and ritualistic roles to its
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The Inspired Houseplant

Transform Your Home with Indoor Plants from Kokedama to Terrariums and Water Gardens to Edibles

by Jen Stearns ...

The ultimate indoor gardening book, this guide offers inspiration and instruction for creating vibrant in-home gardens and caring for your houseplantsWith plentiful images and a distinctly modern and sophisticated feel, this book imparts both easy-to-follow advice and creative garden-design inspiration. Whether you are looking to pick a statement plant for your living room, create a terrarium ... Read more

$12.99 USD

The ultimate indoor gardening book, this guide offers inspiration and instruction for creating vibrant in-home gardens and caring for your houseplantsWith plentiful images and a distinctly modern and sophisticated feel, this book imparts both easy-to-follow advice and creative garden-design inspiration. Whether you are looking to pick a statement plant for your living room, create a terrarium
... Read more
Historia de las Hierbas Mágicas y Medicinales

Plantas alucinógenas, hongos psicoactivos, lianas visionarias, hierbas fúnebres

by Mar Rey Bueno ...

Series series Investigación Abierta
Plantas alucinógenas, hongos psicoactivos, lianas visionarias, hierbas fúnebresodos los secretos sobre las propiedades y virtudes ocultas del ancestral mundo vegetal."El lector quedará estupefacto al saber las propiedades ocultas de las hierbas, sus virtudes, los rituales donde eran utilizadas. Las drogas visionarias, hechizos, ungüentos, el herbario satánico, el universo arbóreo de los celtas y ... Read more

$10.99 USD

Plantas alucinógenas, hongos psicoactivos, lianas visionarias, hierbas fúnebresodos los secretos sobre las propiedades y virtudes ocultas del ancestral mundo vegetal."El lector quedará estupefacto al saber las propiedades ocultas de las hierbas, sus virtudes, los rituales donde eran utilizadas. Las drogas visionarias, hechizos, ungüentos, el herbario satánico, el universo arbóreo de los celtas y
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Skogluft

Norwegian Secrets for Bringing Natural Air and Light into Your Home and Office to Dramatically Improve Health and Happiness

by Jorn Viumdal ...

The simple, easy to understand Norwegian method for bringing nature into your home and office to help your health and mood.For millions of years, humans developed in natural environments, in close contact with sunlight, vegetation, water, and air. While we are biologically and physiologically similar to our Stone Age ancestors, most of us spend nearly all of our lives indoors, removed from the ... Read more

$9.99 USD

The simple, easy to understand Norwegian method for bringing nature into your home and office to help your health and mood.For millions of years, humans developed in natural environments, in close contact with sunlight, vegetation, water, and air. While we are biologically and physiologically similar to our Stone Age ancestors, most of us spend nearly all of our lives indoors, removed from the
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植物學中英百科圖典

by 彭鏡毅 ...

Series series 新世紀家庭圖書館
＊本書為《植物學百科圖典》2015重新修訂中英對照版˙原有植物學名詞384條外，新增83條華文世界共通植物學詞條。˙全書內容完全英文化，工具力雙倍展現！˙修訂部分內容、圖片品質更高、清楚呈現植物細節。˙密蘇里植物園榮譽園長彼得．雷文（Peter H. Raven）院士　專文推薦467條最常用的植物學名詞中英對照圖典，687種台灣植物親自演示，告訴您植物學裡的名詞各自代表著什麼！中央研究院生物多樣性研究中心權威出品，無痛式圖像學習專用一本專為喜愛植物但正在苦讀生物課本的您編寫，「以圖解詞」的植物學百科圖典。您是否常在公園或花市聽到有人讚嘆：「這朵花好漂亮！」可您知道光是「花」，就分為柱頭、花柱、子房、花藥、花絲、花瓣、花萼等許多部位？又是否常在植物相關書籍上看到葉呈披針形、鑿形、楔形等的說明文字，但您清楚那又是什麼形狀的葉子嗎？所謂「有圖有真相」，《植物學百科圖典》便由此而生 ... Read more

$14.72 USD

＊本書為《植物學百科圖典》2015重新修訂中英對照版˙原有植物學名詞384條外，新增83條華文世界共通植物學詞條。˙全書內容完全英文化，工具力雙倍展現！˙修訂部分內容、圖片品質更高、清楚呈現植物細節。˙密蘇里植物園榮譽園長彼得．雷文（Peter H. Raven）院士　專文推薦467條最常用的植物學名詞中英對照圖典，687種台灣植物親自演示，告訴您植物學裡的名詞各自代表著什麼！中央研究院生物多樣性研究中心權威出品，無痛式圖像學習專用一本專為喜愛植物但正在苦讀生物課本的您編寫，「以圖解詞」的植物學百科圖典。您是否常在公園或花市聽到有人讚嘆：「這朵花好漂亮！」可您知道光是「花」，就分為柱頭、花柱、子房、花藥、花絲、花瓣、花萼等許多部位？又是否常在植物相關書籍上看到葉呈披針形、鑿形、楔形等的說明文字，但您清楚那又是什麼形狀的葉子嗎？所謂「有圖有真相」，《植物學百科圖典》便由此而生
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Opium for the Masses

Harvesting Nature's Best Pain Medication

by Jim Hogshire ...

"Contrary to general belief, there is no federal law against growing P. somniferum."—Martha Stewart Living"Regarded as 'God's own medicine,' preparations of opium were as common in the Victorian medicine cabinet as aspirin is in ours. As late as 1915, pamphlets issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture were still mentioning opium poppies as a good cash crop for northern farmers. Well into this ... Read more

$13.09 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Contrary to general belief, there is no federal law against growing P. somniferum."—Martha Stewart Living"Regarded as 'God's own medicine,' preparations of opium were as common in the Victorian medicine cabinet as aspirin is in ours. As late as 1915, pamphlets issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture were still mentioning opium poppies as a good cash crop for northern farmers. Well into this
... Read more
Rooted in Magic - The Witch's Indoor Garden

A Guide to the Magical Properties of Everyday Houseplants

by A. Iles ...

Discover the transformative power of plants in your life!This book is a guide to cultivating a vibrant plant collection that nurtures your spirit and deepens your connection to nature. Learn how to choose the right plants for your lifestyle and unlock their mystical properties to amplify your magic.Part one focuses on curating a thriving plant collection, while part two reveals the enchanting ... Read more

$0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Discover the transformative power of plants in your life!This book is a guide to cultivating a vibrant plant collection that nurtures your spirit and deepens your connection to nature. Learn how to choose the right plants for your lifestyle and unlock their mystical properties to amplify your magic.Part one focuses on curating a thriving plant collection, while part two reveals the enchanting
... Read more
Foraging Mushrooms of the Rocky Mountains

Finding, Identifying, and Preparing Edible Wild Mushrooms

by Colorado Mycological Society, Pikes Peak Mycological Society ...

Series series Foraging Mushrooms
Use Foraging Mushrooms of the Rocky Mountains as a field guide or as a delightful armchair read. No matter what you’re looking for, be it the curative heal-all or a snack, this guide will enhance your next backpacking trip or easy stroll in the woods, and may just provide some new favorites for your dinner table.Foraging Mushrooms of the Rocky Mountains provides detailed descriptions of edible ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Use Foraging Mushrooms of the Rocky Mountains as a field guide or as a delightful armchair read. No matter what you’re looking for, be it the curative heal-all or a snack, this guide will enhance your next backpacking trip or easy stroll in the woods, and may just provide some new favorites for your dinner table.Foraging Mushrooms of the Rocky Mountains provides detailed descriptions of edible
... Read more
花花世界：走入花卉的世界

by 马金勇 ...

图解科技内容，进行科学普及，对培养广大读者学习科学方法，树立科学思想和科学精神，从面成为具有创造精神的，适应未来社会发展的建设人才打下基础具有十分重要的意义。 ... Read more

$5.10 USD

图解科技内容，进行科学普及，对培养广大读者学习科学方法，树立科学思想和科学精神，从面成为具有创造精神的，适应未来社会发展的建设人才打下基础具有十分重要的意义。
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