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The Drunken Botanist

The Plants that Create the World's Great Drinks: 10th Anniversary Edition

de Amy Stewart ...

The New York Times bestselling guide to botany and booze celebrates its 10th anniversary with an updated edition—now including a guide to planting your very own cocktail garden to go with more than fifty drink recipes.This fascinating, go-to text about the plants that make our drinks is the ideal gift book for every cocktail aficionado, the perfect drinks book for every plant-lover.Sake began with ... Leer más

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The New York Times bestselling guide to botany and booze celebrates its 10th anniversary with an updated edition—now including a guide to planting your very own cocktail garden to go with more than fifty drink recipes.This fascinating, go-to text about the plants that make our drinks is the ideal gift book for every cocktail aficionado, the perfect drinks book for every plant-lover.Sake began with
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Mind of the Raven

Investigations and Adventures with Wolf-Birds

de Bernd Heinrich ...

In Mind of the Raven, Bernd Heinrich, award-winning naturalist, finds himself dreaming of ravens and decides he must get to the truth about this animal reputed to be so intelligent.Much like a sleuth, Heinrich involves us in his quest to understand their world, letting one clue lead to the next. But as animals can only be spied on by getting quite close Heinrich adopts ravens, thereby becoming a ... Leer más

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In Mind of the Raven, Bernd Heinrich, award-winning naturalist, finds himself dreaming of ravens and decides he must get to the truth about this animal reputed to be so intelligent.Much like a sleuth, Heinrich involves us in his quest to understand their world, letting one clue lead to the next. But as animals can only be spied on by getting quite close Heinrich adopts ravens, thereby becoming a
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The Light Eaters

How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth

de Zoë Schlanger ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe New Yorker’s Best Books of 2024 • TIME’s 10 Best Nonfiction Books of 2024 • New York Magazine’s 10 Best Books of the Year • Washington Post’s 50 Notable Works of Nonfiction of 2024 • Smithsonian’s 10 Best Science Books of the Year • A Best Book of the Year: Boston Globe, Scientific American,New York Public Library, Chri... ... Leer más

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe New Yorker’s Best Books of 2024 • TIME’s 10 Best Nonfiction Books of 2024 • New York Magazine’s 10 Best Books of the Year • Washington Post’s 50 Notable Works of Nonfiction of 2024 • Smithsonian’s 10 Best Science Books of the Year • A Best Book of the Year: Boston Globe, Scientific American,New York Public Library, Chri...
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The Nation of Plants

de Stefano Mancuso ...

Traducido por Gregory Conti ...

In this playful yet informative manifesto, a leading plant neurobiologist presents the eight fundamental pillars on which the life of plants—and by extension, humans—rests.Even if they behave as though they were, humans are not the masters of the Earth, but only one of its most irksome residents. From the moment of their arrival, about three hundred thousand years ago—nothing when compared to the ... Leer más

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In this playful yet informative manifesto, a leading plant neurobiologist presents the eight fundamental pillars on which the life of plants—and by extension, humans—rests.Even if they behave as though they were, humans are not the masters of the Earth, but only one of its most irksome residents. From the moment of their arrival, about three hundred thousand years ago—nothing when compared to the
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Orchids of Ecuador: A Scientific Journey Through Orchid Diversity, Evolution, Ecology, Pollination, and Conservation

de angel peña ...

Orchids of Ecuador: A Scientific Journey Through Orchid Diversity, Evolution, Ecology, Pollination, and Conservation offers a comprehensive scientific exploration of one of the world's most remarkable centers of orchid diversity.Spanning Ecuador's Amazonian lowlands, Andean cloud forests, Pacific dry forests, páramo ecosystems, and the Galápagos Islands, this book examines the extraordinary ... Leer más

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Orchids of Ecuador: A Scientific Journey Through Orchid Diversity, Evolution, Ecology, Pollination, and Conservation offers a comprehensive scientific exploration of one of the world's most remarkable centers of orchid diversity.Spanning Ecuador's Amazonian lowlands, Andean cloud forests, Pacific dry forests, páramo ecosystems, and the Galápagos Islands, this book examines the extraordinary
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RHS Watercolour Botanical Art

A Practical Guide for Artists

de Sarah Howard, Rachel Pedder-Smith ...

Learn how to combine artistic skill with scientific observation in this practical and inspiring guide to botanical art. Ideal for both experienced botanical artists and those new to the form, RHS Watercolour Botanical Art provides comprehensive information on plant types, along with practical tips and step-by-step projects to help tackle the challenges of painting complex botanical structures.THIS ... Leer más

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Learn how to combine artistic skill with scientific observation in this practical and inspiring guide to botanical art. Ideal for both experienced botanical artists and those new to the form, RHS Watercolour Botanical Art provides comprehensive information on plant types, along with practical tips and step-by-step projects to help tackle the challenges of painting complex botanical structures.THIS
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Ginkgo

The Tree That Time Forgot

de Peter Crane ...

Perhaps the world’s most distinctive tree, ginkgo has remained stubbornly unchanged for more than two hundred million years. A living link to the age of dinosaurs, it survived the great ice ages as a relic in China, but it earned its reprieve when people first found it useful about a thousand years ago. Today ginkgo is beloved for the elegance of its leaves, prized for its edible nuts, and revered ... Leer más

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Perhaps the world’s most distinctive tree, ginkgo has remained stubbornly unchanged for more than two hundred million years. A living link to the age of dinosaurs, it survived the great ice ages as a relic in China, but it earned its reprieve when people first found it useful about a thousand years ago. Today ginkgo is beloved for the elegance of its leaves, prized for its edible nuts, and revered
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The Tree

A Natural History of What Trees Are, How They Live, and Why They Matter

de Colin Tudge ...

A blend of history, science, philosophy, and environmentalism, The Tree is an engaging and elegant look at the life of the tree and what modern research tells us about their future.There are redwoods in California that were ancient by the time Columbus first landed, and pines still alive that germinated around the time humans invented writing. There are Douglas firs as tall as skyscrapers, and a ... Leer más

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A blend of history, science, philosophy, and environmentalism, The Tree is an engaging and elegant look at the life of the tree and what modern research tells us about their future.There are redwoods in California that were ancient by the time Columbus first landed, and pines still alive that germinated around the time humans invented writing. There are Douglas firs as tall as skyscrapers, and a
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The Science of Weed

An Indispensable Guide to Cannabis

de Godfrey Pearlson ...

A witty, engaging, in-depth, and evidence-based look at how cannabis affects our brains.Pot, weed, ganja, chronic: whatever you call it, cannabis can profoundly affect the human body and brain. In The Science of Weed, renowned physician, psychiatric researcher, and Yale neuroscience professor Godfrey Pearlson offers a deep dive into the true facts of cannabis, covering everything from its botany ... Leer más

$32.99 USD

A witty, engaging, in-depth, and evidence-based look at how cannabis affects our brains.Pot, weed, ganja, chronic: whatever you call it, cannabis can profoundly affect the human body and brain. In The Science of Weed, renowned physician, psychiatric researcher, and Yale neuroscience professor Godfrey Pearlson offers a deep dive into the true facts of cannabis, covering everything from its botany
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The Botany of Desire

A Plant's-Eye View of the World

de Michael Pollan ...

The book that helped make Michael Pollan, the New York Times bestselling author of Cooked and The Omnivore’s Dilemma, one of the most trusted food experts in AmericaIn 1637, one Dutchman paid as much for a single tulip bulb as the going price of a town house in Amsterdam. Three and a half centuries later, Amsterdam is once again the mecca for people who care passionately about one particular plant ... Leer más

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The book that helped make Michael Pollan, the New York Times bestselling author of Cooked and The Omnivore’s Dilemma, one of the most trusted food experts in AmericaIn 1637, one Dutchman paid as much for a single tulip bulb as the going price of a town house in Amsterdam. Three and a half centuries later, Amsterdam is once again the mecca for people who care passionately about one particular plant
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North American Wildland Plants

A Field Guide

de James Stubbendieck, Stephan L. Hatch, Neal M. Bryan, Cheryl D. Dunn ...

North American Wildland Plants contains descriptions of the salient characteristics of the most important wildland plants of North America. This comprehensive reference assists individuals with limited botanical knowledge as well as natural resource professionals in identifying wildland plants. The two hundred species of wildland plants in this book were selected because of their abundance, ... Leer más

$28.99 USD

North American Wildland Plants contains descriptions of the salient characteristics of the most important wildland plants of North America. This comprehensive reference assists individuals with limited botanical knowledge as well as natural resource professionals in identifying wildland plants. The two hundred species of wildland plants in this book were selected because of their abundance,
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The Collector

David Douglas and the Natural History of the Northwest

de Jack Nisbet, Sasquatch ...

Equal parts biography, natural history, and travelogue, Jack Nisbet tells the story of David Douglas, the 19th century Scottish naturalist and botanical explorer—perfect for amateur naturalists and armchair historians of the Pacific NorthwestThe Collector tracks Douglas's fascinating history, from his humble birth in Scotland in 1799 to his botanical training under the famed William Jackson Hooker ... Leer más

$13.99 USD

Equal parts biography, natural history, and travelogue, Jack Nisbet tells the story of David Douglas, the 19th century Scottish naturalist and botanical explorer—perfect for amateur naturalists and armchair historians of the Pacific NorthwestThe Collector tracks Douglas's fascinating history, from his humble birth in Scotland in 1799 to his botanical training under the famed William Jackson Hooker
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The Tropical Houseplant Doctor

de 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 ... Leer más

$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
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Handbook of Plant Disease Identification and Management

de Balaji Aglave ...

Handbook of Plant Disease Identification and Management presents the fundamentals of plant diseases identification based on symptomology and management focusing mainly on integrated pest management approach. It discusses a variety of techniques for the diagnosis of crop disease, losses due to crop diseases, and theories behind disease management. It describes how society is constraining the ... Leer más

$70.99 USD

Handbook of Plant Disease Identification and Management presents the fundamentals of plant diseases identification based on symptomology and management focusing mainly on integrated pest management approach. It discusses a variety of techniques for the diagnosis of crop disease, losses due to crop diseases, and theories behind disease management. It describes how society is constraining the
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Sleeping Beauties

The Mystery of Dormant Innovations in Nature and Culture

de Andreas Wagner ...

Life innovates constantly, producing perfectly adapted species – but there’s a catch.A TIMES AND TELEGRAPH BEST BOOK OF 2023'Hopeful and fascinating.' THE TIMESMany animals and plants eke out seemingly unremarkable lives. Passive, constrained, modest, threatened. Then, in a blink of evolutionary time, they flourish spectacularly. Once we start to look, these ‘sleeping beauties’ crop up eve... ... Leer más

$10.99 USD

Life innovates constantly, producing perfectly adapted species – but there’s a catch.A TIMES AND TELEGRAPH BEST BOOK OF 2023'Hopeful and fascinating.' THE TIMESMany animals and plants eke out seemingly unremarkable lives. Passive, constrained, modest, threatened. Then, in a blink of evolutionary time, they flourish spectacularly. Once we start to look, these ‘sleeping beauties’ crop up eve...
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The Fruit Hunters

A Story of Nature, Adventure, Commerce, and Obsession

de Adam Leith Gollner ...

This vivid and unforgettable expedition through the world of exotic fruit, from an author with “the talents of a food writer, investigative journalist, poet, travel writer, and humorist” (The New York Times Book Review), is being made into a documentary starring Bill Pullman.The Fruit Hunters is the engrossing story of some of Earth’s most desired foods told by an intrepid journalist and keen ... Leer más

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This vivid and unforgettable expedition through the world of exotic fruit, from an author with “the talents of a food writer, investigative journalist, poet, travel writer, and humorist” (The New York Times Book Review), is being made into a documentary starring Bill Pullman.The Fruit Hunters is the engrossing story of some of Earth’s most desired foods told by an intrepid journalist and keen
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Sapiens: A Graphic History, Volume 2

The Pillars of Civilization

de Yuval Noah Harari ...

Series Libro 2 - Sapiens: A Graphic History
The ebook is designed to be read on devices with large color displaysThe Kindle edition is incompatible with iOS. See below for a list of supported devices.This second volume of Sapiens: A Graphic History, the full-color graphic adaptation of Yuval Noah Harari’s #1 New York Times bestseller, focuses on the Agricultural Revolution—when humans fell into a trap we’ve yet to escape: working harder and ... Leer más

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The ebook is designed to be read on devices with large color displaysThe Kindle edition is incompatible with iOS. See below for a list of supported devices.This second volume of Sapiens: A Graphic History, the full-color graphic adaptation of Yuval Noah Harari’s #1 New York Times bestseller, focuses on the Agricultural Revolution—when humans fell into a trap we’ve yet to escape: working harder and
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Planting Our World

de Stefano Mancuso ...

Traducido por 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 ... Leer más

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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
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Amber Waves

The Extraordinary Biography of Wheat, from Wild Grass to World Megacrop

de Catherine Zabinski ...

The biography of a staple grain we often take for granted, exploring how wheat went from wild grass to a world-shaping crop.Amber Waves tells the story of a group of grass species that first grew in scattered stands in the foothills of the Middle East until our ancestors discovered their value as a source of food. Over thousands of years, we moved their seeds to all but the polar regions of Earth, ... Leer más

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The biography of a staple grain we often take for granted, exploring how wheat went from wild grass to a world-shaping crop.Amber Waves tells the story of a group of grass species that first grew in scattered stands in the foothills of the Middle East until our ancestors discovered their value as a source of food. Over thousands of years, we moved their seeds to all but the polar regions of Earth,
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The Southwest Native Plant Primer

235 Plants for an Earth-Friendly Garden

de Jack Dash, Luke Takata, Arizona Native Plant Society ...

From Arizona's leading native plant organization, this accessible and colorful guide to planting natives will help gardeners at every level of experience add beneficial pollinators to their home gardens.The Southwest Native Plant Primer introduces 235 wildflowers, grasses, vines, cacti, and trees recommended for gardeners of any skill level interested in choosing native plants for a garden that ... Leer más

$13.99 USD

From Arizona's leading native plant organization, this accessible and colorful guide to planting natives will help gardeners at every level of experience add beneficial pollinators to their home gardens.The Southwest Native Plant Primer introduces 235 wildflowers, grasses, vines, cacti, and trees recommended for gardeners of any skill level interested in choosing native plants for a garden that
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What's that Tree?

A Beginner's Guide

de DK ...

Series series DK What's That?
Learn more about the beautiful trees around you with this identification guide, perfect for beginners, featuring over 150 common tree species.If you want to know the difference between a Serbian spruce and a silver birch or how different trees change through the seasons then What's that Tree? is the ideal guide for you. Species overviews show you what to look for where and related trees are shown ... Leer más

$5.99 USD

Learn more about the beautiful trees around you with this identification guide, perfect for beginners, featuring over 150 common tree species.If you want to know the difference between a Serbian spruce and a silver birch or how different trees change through the seasons then What's that Tree? is the ideal guide for you. Species overviews show you what to look for where and related trees are shown
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Braiding Sweetgrass / Una trenza de hierba sagrada

Sabiduría indígena, conocimiento científico y las enseñanzas de las plantas

de Robin Wall Kimmerer ...

Traducido por David Muñoz Mateos ...

Bestseller del New York Times por más de 200 semanas consecutivas.«Mejor Colección de Ensayos de la Década» según Literary Hub.Uno de los libros más importantes de nuestros tiempos, que nos invita a descubrir un nuevo lenguaje para comunicarnos con la naturaleza y recibir sus enseñanzas.Como mujer indígena, Robin Wall Kimmerer es heredera de un valioso legado que considera a los animales y las ... Leer más

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Bestseller del New York Times por más de 200 semanas consecutivas.«Mejor Colección de Ensayos de la Década» según Literary Hub.Uno de los libros más importantes de nuestros tiempos, que nos invita a descubrir un nuevo lenguaje para comunicarnos con la naturaleza y recibir sus enseñanzas.Como mujer indígena, Robin Wall Kimmerer es heredera de un valioso legado que considera a los animales y las
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The Hidden Life of Trees

What They Feel, How They Communicate—Discoveries from A Secret World

de Peter Wohlleben, Suzanne Simard ...

Traducido por Jane Billinghurst ...

Series Libro 1 - The Mysteries of Nature
A NEW YORK TIMES, WASHINGTON POST, AND WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER • One of the most beloved books of our time: an illuminating account of the forest, and the science that shows us how trees communicate, feel, and live in social networks. After reading this book, a walk in the woods will never be the same again.“Breaks entirely new ground ... [Peter Wohlleben] has listened to trees and decoded ... Leer más

$13.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

A NEW YORK TIMES, WASHINGTON POST, AND WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLER • One of the most beloved books of our time: an illuminating account of the forest, and the science that shows us how trees communicate, feel, and live in social networks. After reading this book, a walk in the woods will never be the same again.“Breaks entirely new ground ... [Peter Wohlleben] has listened to trees and decoded
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The Forgotten Botanist

Sara Plummer Lemmon's Life of Science and Art

de Wynne Brown ...

WILLA Literary Award Winner in Creative Nonfiction2022 Spur Award Winner2022 Top Pick in Southwest Books of the YearNew Mexico-Arizona Book Awards Finalist in Cover DesignHonorable Mention in the At-Large NFPW Communications ContestThe Forgotten Botanist is the account of an extraordinary woman who, in 1870, was driven by ill health to leave the East Coast for a new life in the West—alone. At ... Leer más

$20.99 USD

WILLA Literary Award Winner in Creative Nonfiction2022 Spur Award Winner2022 Top Pick in Southwest Books of the YearNew Mexico-Arizona Book Awards Finalist in Cover DesignHonorable Mention in the At-Large NFPW Communications ContestThe Forgotten Botanist is the account of an extraordinary woman who, in 1870, was driven by ill health to leave the East Coast for a new life in the West—alone. At
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