Dieses prachtvoll illustrierte Buch präsentiert 84 bedeutende Heil- und Gewürzpflanzen, die in Küche, Kosmetik und Naturheilkunde Verwendung finden. Es bietet ausführliche Porträts, Tipps zur Nutzung, naturwissenschaftliche Fakten sowie Geschichten über Heilpflanzen und ist ein einzigartiger Wissensschatz für Naturinteressierte.
From sea squirts to slugs to swallowtails—the third, fabulous, and gorgeously illustrated book in Richard Mabey's series, a companion volume to Flora Britannica and Birds BritannicaA comprehensive look at invertebrates that proves it’s the little things that count, this essential and accessible work on bugs is not a biological guide but a richly illustrated cultural one, seen through the eyes of writers, musicians, artists, and naturalists—from the great Tudor naturalist Thomas Muffet, father of Little Miss Muffet, to Irvine Welsh’s talking tapeworm in Filth —as well as contributions by ordinary men and women who are fascinated by creepy crawlies of all kinds. Structured along a roughly evolving path, the book ranges from simple cell life-forms to spiders, butterflies, and bees, and then back into the water to meet mollusks and "almost-fish." In addition to the fascinating habits of the bug world, the eccentric behavior of the bug obsessives themselves is also included. But of course, the true heroes of the book are the bugs themselves—the nimble-dicks, clock ladies, and coffin-cutters. From the Boring Sponge to the Mermaid’s Glove to the Penis Worm, this rich compendium of bugs is a must not only for naturalists but also for anyone who cares about the crawling and buzzing swarms at their feet.
Focusing on the unique flora of Britain and Ireland, this book delves into the biology and ecology of rare plants while highlighting their cultural significance. It emphasizes the importance of conservation efforts and offers insights into how these plants can be protected for future generations.
The past, present and future of extinction from a world-leading naturalist
Living Memories of the British Countryside
Published to accompany a BBC2 television series, this is an account, based on archive material and personal recollection, of how Britain's countryside used to be, and how it has altered during the last half-century.
Natural historians and botanists have always been fascinated by rare plants and plant hunters have gone out of their way to find them. Today, and in the past, rareness has been related to special habitats and to man's attraction to the environment. In these days of growing concern about nature conservation it becomes an even more important issue. Peter Marren writes engagingly about the plants, their habitats and the human and biological stories involved. Sponsored by Plant Life, this book is both an education and a delight. Key * Presents broad coverage of all British plants (flowers, trees, grasses, etc.) identified in the Red Data Surveys* Author is a witty and perceptive columnist on conservation issues and author of several books on conservation* Project is backed and promoted by PlantLife, a UK charity devoted to the conservation of British plants* Includes foreword by Barbara Young—recent Director of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, now the Director of English Natural Heritage* Covers England, Scotland and Wales* Elegant and amusing prose; covers fact, anecdote, and folklore; plus over 100 colour photographs