In Pursuit Of Plants
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In Pursuit Of Plants
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Author : Philip Short
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
In Pursuit Of Plants written by Philip Short and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
In Surinam F.W. Hostmann allowed vampire bats to suck his toes; in West Africa, William Grant Milne sold his clothes and travelled naked for 200 miles. These and other incidents are recorded in this compilation of accounts of the experiences of 19th- and 20th-century plant collectors.
In Pursuit Of The Perfect Plant
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Author : Pat Kennedy
language : en
Publisher: Evolved Technologist
Release Date : 2008
In Pursuit Of The Perfect Plant written by Pat Kennedy and has been published by Evolved Technologist this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Business & Economics categories.
The authors assemble more than 100 experts, whose ideas were distilled into a simple, easy-to-read story that provides an expansive view of manufacturing.
Plant Teachers
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Author : Jeremy Narby
language : en
Publisher: New World Library
Release Date : 2021-08-31
Plant Teachers written by Jeremy Narby and has been published by New World Library this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-08-31 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
A trailblazing anthropologist and an indigenous Amazonian healer explore the convergence of science and shamanism “The dose makes the poison,” says an old adage, reminding us that substances have the potential to heal or to harm, depending on their use. Although Western medicine treats tobacco as a harmful addictive drug, it is considered medicinal by indigenous people of the Amazon rainforest. In its unadulterated form, it holds a central place in their repertoire of traditional medicines. Along with ayahuasca, tobacco forms a part of treatments designed to heal the body, stimulate the mind, and inspire the soul with visions. In Plant Teachers, anthropologist Jeremy Narby and traditional healer Rafael Chanchari Pizuri hold a cross-cultural dialogue that explores the similarities between ayahuasca and tobacco, the role of these plants in indigenous cultures, and the hidden truths they reveal about nature. Juxtaposing and synthesizing two worldviews, Plant Teachers invites readers on a wide-ranging journey through anthropology, botany, and biochemistry, while raising tantalizing questions about the relationship between science and other ways of knowing.
Insects And Gardens
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Author : Eric Grissell
language : en
Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
Release Date : 2006
Insects And Gardens written by Eric Grissell and has been published by Timber Press (OR) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Beneficial insects categories.
It might be time to declare a truce with the insects in our lives. With a sound basis in science and a practical grounding in gardening experience, Grissell introduces the reader to the role of insects in garden ecology. Illustrated with gorgeous photographs and now available in paperback, this book will be loved by anyone seeking a greater appreciation and understanding of these often-maligned garden visitors.
Adventures Of A Wild Plants Woman In Pursuit Of Native Plant Preservation
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Author : Norma Phillips
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1988
Adventures Of A Wild Plants Woman In Pursuit Of Native Plant Preservation written by Norma Phillips and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with Native plants for cultivation categories.
Modern Plant Hunters
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Author : S. Primrose
language : en
Publisher: Pimpernel Press
Release Date : 2020
Modern Plant Hunters written by S. Primrose and has been published by Pimpernel Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Much has been published on the topic of plant hunting, and almost all of it is about the plant hunters of the so-called `golden age' that ended with the death of Frank Kingdon Ward in 1958. One might be forgiven for thinking that plant hunting itself came to an end in 1958 - but nothing could be further from the truth. On the contrary, there have been more new plant introductions in the past thirty years than ever before. This book tells the stories of the modern-day plant hunters - such pioneering adventurers as Mikinori Ogisu, Dan Hinkley, Ed de Vogel, Lin Yu-Lin, Bill Terry and Claire Scobie. The author examines the search for medicinal plants and the work of scientific institutions, both of which have been largely ignored and considers such developments as the effect of habitat destruction on plant loss and plant diversity.
The Pursuit Of Paradise
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Author : Jane Brown
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999
The Pursuit Of Paradise written by Jane Brown and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Gardening categories.
Full of fascinating characters and vignettes - from ancient Greeks to suffragettes, from eccentric military men to Catholics in hiding from persecution - this text looks into how society's changes have altered our views of gardening, who does it, and how we do it. What drives people to risk their lives in search of a rare Himalayan flower? Why are so many gardeners homosexual? How did gardening become a respectable career for women? When did looking at other people's gardens become a national British pastime?
The Plant Hunter
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Author : T.L. Mogford
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2022-02-17
The Plant Hunter written by T.L. Mogford and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-02-17 with Fiction categories.
SHORTLISTED FOR THE WILBUR SMITH ADVENTURE WRITING PRIZE FOR BEST PUBLISHED NOVEL 2022 A Telegraph Best Book for Summer 2022 'Highly recommended' MICK HERRON 'A great adventure. Dripping with atmosphere and exotic life' WILLIAM BOYD 'A riveting page-turner, rich with fascinating period detail' SUNDAY TELEGRAPH ___________ 1867. King's Road, Chelsea, is a sea of plant nurseries, catering to the Victorian obsession with rare and exotic flora. But each of the glossy emporiums is fuelled by the dangerous world of the plant hunters – daring adventurers sent into uncharted lands in search of untold wonders to grace England's finest gardens. Harry Compton is as far from a plant hunter as one could imagine – a salesman plucked from the obscurity of the nursery growing fields to become 'the face that sold a thousand plants'. But one small act of kindness sees him inherit a precious gift – a specimen of a fabled tree last heard of in The Travels of Marco Polo, and a map. Seizing his chance for fame and fortune, Harry sets out to make his mark. But where there is wealth there is corruption, and soon Harry is fleeing England, rounding the Cape of Good Hope and sailing up the Yangtze alongside a young widow – both in pursuit of the plant that could transform both their lives forever.
In Pursuit Of Garlic
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Author : Liz Primeau
language : en
Publisher: Greystone Books Ltd
Release Date : 2012
In Pursuit Of Garlic written by Liz Primeau and has been published by Greystone Books Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Cooking categories.
Presents information about the plant, covering its history, lore, and medicinal uses; instructions on how to best plant, harvest, and cook it; and several recipes for soups and stews.
In Pursuit Of The Public Good
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Author : Allan J. MacEachen
language : en
Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Release Date : 1997
In Pursuit Of The Public Good written by Allan J. MacEachen and has been published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with History categories.
An introduction and afterthought bracket seven essays from a July 1996 conference at St. Francis Xavier University. They focus on the current retreat of the Canadian government to explore such issues as whether more or less government is needed, whether the retreat is serving the public good, and whether political parties can provide effective national government. They offer proposals for economic and social policies and for parties and institutions. No index. Canadian card order number: C97-900379-2. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR