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Cures, magic, divination and portents were all connected with the rich variety of available plant life, especially in verdant
Cures, magic, divination and portents were all connected with the rich variety of available plant life, especially in verdant
This book explains the natural chemical compounds that determine the fascinating interactions between plants and insects providing a gentle and absorbing introduction to organic chemistry, as well as plant ecology and entomology. This book makes chemistry exciting and accessible for readers
The essential primer on the role of honeybees in British history, covering biology, folklore, the history of beekeeping and the danger to bees posed by climate change. One in every four bites of food we eat is thanks to bees. They pollinate 80 per cent of the world's crops and plants, but how much
This second edition retains the main objective of presenting organic chemistry and its compounds in an accessible and inviting way by linking it with the world of plants. Chemistry tends to be considered as a field that is hard to comprehend but the colours, fragrances, and defensive substances
This profusely illustrated archive of more than 200 flowers, plants, and trees was compiled by Ernst and Johanna Lehner -- two of the world's foremost collectors of pictorial symbols (who also happen to be devoted flower enthusiasts). Their comprehensive collection, with illustrations selected from
First published in 1889, this still-unparalleled exploration of mythic and magickal plant lore from around the world includes chapters on Lightning Plants, Plants in Witchcraft, Plants in Demonology, Plants in Fairy-Lore, Plants and the Weather, Plants in Folk-Medicine, and much, much more. The
Plants form a fundamental element of the biosphere, and the evolution of plants has directly affected the evolution of animal life and the evolution of the Earth's climate. Plants have also become essential to humans not only in the form of cereal crops, fruit, and vegetables, but in their many
The sharp, funny recollections of Nettie Baker, eldest daughter of legendary drummer Ginger Baker. From poverty to riches and back, featuring a colourful cast of characters. Famous faces of the music world and aristocracy are scattered throughout the text alongside those from the `normal-land' in
Folklore: The Basics is an engaging guide to the practice and interpretation of folklore. Taking examples from around the world, it explores the role of folklore in expressing fundamental human needs, desires, and anxieties that often are often not revealed through other means. Providing a clear
Folklore in the Baltic History: Resistance and Resurgence is about the role of folklore, folklore archives, and folklore studies in the contemporary history of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania--together called the Baltic countries. They were occupied by Russia, by Germany, and lastly by the USSR at
Published in a single volume for the first time, Margaret Thatcher is the story of her remarkable life told in her own words--the definitive account of an extraordinary woman and consummate politician, bringing together her bestselling memoirs The Downing Street Years and The Path to Power
Reissue of J. A. Baker's extraordinary classic of British nature
Following the success of the earlier volume, The Baker Street Legacy, we have another collection of previously unknown Holmes and Watson tales that will excite the interests of readers across the globe - The Baker Street Epilogue.A decade before his death, Dr. Watson let it be known that with his
Plants of Subtropical Eastern Australia describes the rich flora of this biogeographically distinct region located on the east coast of Australia, covering the north coast of New South Wales and South-East Queensland. This guide presents a selection of common, threatened and ecologically
Plants 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 distribuion and diversity been
Using relatable personal stories to communicate the concepts of psychological science, Discovering Psychology presents important research in a clearly to help you develop a real understanding of psychology and lasting scientific
An exploration inside all kinds of plants and the structures which they use to feed, grow and reproduce. All the major biological processes are explained. There are activities, facts and figures, a glossary of terms, revision questions, and links to over 100 relevant Web
From fall to spring, J.A. Baker set out to track the daily comings and goings of a pair of peregrine falcons across the flat fen lands of eastern England. He followed the birds obsessively, observing them in the air and on the ground, in pursuit of their prey, making a kill, eating, and at rest,
The fascinating story of the River
A collection of the former Prime Minister's speeches and articles, 'Statecraft' brought Margaret Thatcher's unrivalled political experience to bear on the challenges of the early new millennium. Margaret Thatcher's influence on modern politics continues to be undeniable, controversial and unmatched
Discovering Exodus is a comprehensive, up-to-date introduction to the book of Exodus that offers commentary on structure, content and interpretation that is ideal for students of
In the New York Times bestseller House of Holes, Nicholson Baker, 'one of the most beautiful, original, and ingenious prose stylists to have come along in decades' (The New York Times Magazine), returns to the terrain that made him famous with a gleefully provocative, off-the-charts erotic novel
'Steve Baker puts his finger on perhaps the most important cultural trend today: the explosion of data about every aspect of our world and the rise of applied math gurus who know how to use it.' --Chris Anderson, Editor-in-Chief of Wired Magazine (Wired Magazine ) An urgent look at how a global