100 Plants that almost changed the World
By Chris Beardshaw A tapestry of musings, rambles and ‘I didn’t know that’ facts that document some of the diverse, fantastic and entertaining relationships that humans have forged with plants throughout the ages. From the bewildering array of potential sustenance, nourishment and symbolism to the increasingly complex practical associations, effects and reactions they elicit, there can be no doubt that plants have provoked wonder, amusement and delight. They have bemused, confounded, frustrated and astonished those who have elected to experiment with them or have been confronted with such dazzling variety when in search of solutions to human problems. From adopting and popularising ...
Weather Lore: A collection of proverbs, sayings and rules concerning the weather
By Richard Inwards Weather Lore is full of rhymes, anecdotes, and adages meant to guide the uncertain in determining whether the next day will bring fair or foul weather. This collection of proverbs, sayings and rules concerning the weather was first published in 1893. This charming and beautifully illustrated book has been divided into three fascinating volumes, covering many aspects of the weather. The following new editions have been completely redesigned and are fully illustrated with reproductions of woodcuts, photographs and drawings throughout. Volume I: Weather in General Volume II: Sun, Moon & Stars. The Elements – Sky, Air, Sound, Heat Volume III: The Elements ...
TeaTime, A Taste of London’s Best Afternoon Teas
By Jean Cazals and foreword by Claire Clark TeaTime takes you on a sumptuous journey round 50 of London's unique and brilliant tea-hotspots, capturing the ambience of world famous venues such as The Ritz and Fortnum & Mason, those that offer a modern twist on traditional afternoon tea such as the Primrose Bakery and The Berkeley, or the more down-to-earth like La Fromagerie and Daylesford Organic, and the indulgent Melt and Cocomaya. Available now, buy your copy here. Mo Café One Aldwych “Jean Cazals' book achieves that rare thing of showing the familiar in a new light. Cool, sophisticated ...
Green Universe
A Microscopic Voyage into the Plant Cell By Stepehn Blackmore and foreword by Sir Peter Crane. Earth is a green planet and its plants are the basis for all life. From the smallest moss to the tallest giant redwood, the swathe of bluebells in a spring woodland to the colours of a New England fall, their diversity, success and ubiquity is plain. Yet few of us are conscious of the microscopic, universal building blocks of this empire, the cells. In Green Universe, eminent botanist Stephen Blackmore takes us on a journey through time and space – from the origin of the first cell ...
