Around the World in 80 Plants (eBook, ePUB) - 7 Angebote vergleichen

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Signed by the authorAn inspirational and beautifully illustrated book that tells the stories of 80 plants from around the globe.In his follow-up to the bestselling Around the World in 80 Trees, Jonathan Drori takes another trip across the globe, bringing to life the science of plants by revealing how their worlds are intricately entwined with our own history, culture and folklore. From the seemingly familiar tomato and dandelion to the eerie mandrake and Spanish `moss` of Louisiana, each of these stories is full of surprises. Some have a troubling past, while others have ignited human creativity or enabled whole civilizations to flourish. With a colourful cast of characters all brought to life by illustrator Lucille Clerc, this is a botanical journey of beauty and brilliance.Praise for Around the World in 80 Trees”Beautiful to behold and to read” - THE SUNDAY TIMES”An arboreal odyssey” - NATURE”One of the most quietly beautiful books of the year” - DAILY MAIL”Jonathan Drori`s deep-seated love of nature is contagious in this tree-by-tree journey across countries and continents. A book to take your time over” - WIRED”A brilliant blend of science, history, culture and folklore, this interesting and engaging book explores the relationship between people and trees as it circumnavigates the globe.The quietly passionate writing is informative, interesting and quite delightful. The hardback version, which I`ve got, is one of the best-produced books I`ve read in years: the formatting is crisp and inviting, the paper is heavy and of high quality, and almost every page includes colour drawings by artist Lucille Clerc that are simply breathtaking. Together, these features make this book a joy to touch, to hold and to read.” - FORBES.

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An inspirational and beautifully illustrated book that tells the stories of 80 plants from around the globe.In his follow-up to the bestselling Around the World in 80 Trees, Jonathan Drori takes another trip across the globe, bringing to life the science of plants by revealing how their worlds are intricately entwined with our own history, culture and folklore. From the seemingly familiar tomato and dandelion to the eerie mandrake and Spanish 'moss' of Louisiana, each of these stories is full of surprises. Some have a troubling past, while others have ignited human creativity or enabled whole civilizations to flourish. With a colourful cast of characters all brought to life by illustrator Lucille Clerc, this is a botanical journey of beauty and brilliance.'A beautiful celebration of the plants and flowers that surround us and a quiet call to arms for change' The Herald'This charming and beautifully illustrated book takes readers on a voyage of discovery, exploring the many ingenious and surprising uses for plants in modern science and throughout history' Kew Magazine'With beautiful illustrations from Lucille Clerc, this captivating book traverses the globe via plants: nettles in England, mangoes in India and tulips in the Netherlands' Daily Mail.

Lieferung aus: Niederlande, Reserveer nu een exemplaar. Beschikbaar op 29-12-2020.
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In this stunning new book, bestselling author and environmentalist Jonathan Drori turns his attention to the fascinating stories of eighty of the world's most remarkable plants. On a journey that covers seven continents and more than fifty-five countries, the author reveals strange and true tales populated by plants that are often beautiful, sometimes deadly, and constantly ingenious. From the orchid that deceives bees into trying to mate with its flowers to Rafflesia of Malaysia, the world's largest flower, which blooms in a single day and reeks of rotting flesh, this book will ensure that you never look at plants in the same way again. Inhoud:Taal: Engels;Bindwijze: Hardcover;Verschijningsdatum: december 2020;Aantal pagina's: 216 pagina's;Illustraties: Nee; Betrokkenen:Auteur: Jonathan Drori;Co-illustrator: Lucille Clerc;Uitgever: Laurence King; EAN: Overige kenmerken:Extra groot lettertype: Nee; Engels | Hardcover | 9781786272300 | 216 pagina'S.

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Lieferung aus: Niederlande, Reserveer nu een exemplaar. Beschikbaar op 25-04-2022.
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