The Orchids
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The Orchids
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Author : Thomas H. Cook
language : en
Publisher: Open Road Media
Release Date : 2011-09-06
The Orchids written by Thomas H. Cook and has been published by Open Road Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-09-06 with Fiction categories.
DIVDIVAs the world closes in around them, two Nazis hide out in a tropical paradise/divDIV /divDIVThe servants sense something strange about the two old men. They are not sure what business Dr. Langhof and Dr. Ludtz have in El Caliz, but they are certain that whatever they do in their colonial mansion is the work of the devil. Although they do not know the specifics of the two men’s crimes, the servants are right to suspect something sinister. /divDIV /divDIVThe men are Nazis, fugitives from international law who fled to this South American haven in the chaotic days after World War II. Langhof brought with him a cache of stolen diamonds, with which he bought their safety from the small nation’s corrupt president. He passes his days cultivating a stunning greenhouse full of orchids, and meditating on the evil acts that fill his past. For now they are safe, but fate has many ways of dealing out justice./div/div
The Orchids
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Author : Robert L. Dressler
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990
The Orchids written by Robert L. Dressler and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Science categories.
Looks at the structure, classification, evolution, and ecology of orchids, including the methods they have developed to manipulate pollinating insects
The Orchids Of Peninsular Malaysia And Singapore
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Author : Gunnar Seidenfaden
language : en
Publisher: Olsen & Olsen
Release Date : 1992
The Orchids Of Peninsular Malaysia And Singapore written by Gunnar Seidenfaden and has been published by Olsen & Olsen this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with Orchids categories.
Orchids Of Europe
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Author : Bo Mossberg
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017
Orchids Of Europe written by Bo Mossberg and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with Gardening categories.
A beautiful, richly illustrated book on Europe's wild orchids - perhaps the most enigmatic and popular group in the botanical world. The orchid family (Orchidaceae), numbering some 25,000 species, is one of the world's two largest families of flowering plants. Whilst the vast majority of orchids are found in the wet tropics, Europe accommodates c.130 native orchid species which are equally arranged in dense inflorescences of great beauty. Furthermore, the adaptations encountered in some of the European species are just as fascinating as those of their tropical relatives. This book provides an introduction to the native orchids of Europe. It features four sections: 'Structure and systematics', 'Orchids and the environment', 'Orchid portraits' and 'How to learn more'. This part constitutes the bulk of the book, presenting individual genera in a sequence which reflects their most likely evolutionary relationships. Each genus is introduced by one page of text and illustrated by one or more colour plates on the following pages. The text gives information on how to recognise the genus, where it is distributed, and the estimated number of species it contains - alongside information on the range of environmental requirements and flowering times in the European species. Depending on the genus, additional information may be found on topics such as pollination biology, associated fungi, evolutionary relationships or systematic problems. Beautiful watercolour artwork accompanies the text, making this an indispensable gift for anyone interested in the natural world. Not only is it a useful field guide, it is also a beautiful art book.
The Orchid Whisperer
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Author : Bruce Rogers
language : en
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Release Date : 2012-04-27
The Orchid Whisperer written by Bruce Rogers and has been published by Chronicle Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-04-27 with Gardening categories.
An extensive, easy-to-read guide to growing healthy orchids again and again, perfect for beginners, as well as experts looking for new tricks. Orchids are more popular than ever but can be intimidating in their exotic beauty. In this start-to-finish guide, acclaimed orchid expert Bruce Rogers demystifies the growing process so you can watch your plants thrive and bloom year after year. The Orchid Whisperer outlines: · How to buy orchids: What to look for, how to get the most for your money, and what questions to ask for · Essentials for orchid care: Watering, fertilizing, repotting, and common myths · Popular easy-to-grow orchid types and what to know about them · Creative decorating ideas: Choosing containers, displaying orchids, and how to create centerpieces and garlands · And much more Packed with expert advice and helpful tips and featuring more than one hundred beautiful color photographs of breathtaking plants, The Orchid Whisperer is a must-have for orchid lovers of every stripe. Praise for The Orchid Whisperer “In layman’s language, Rogers shares his recommendations for plant selection, repotting, watering, and fertilizing most of the tropicals you will find at local markets. Sections such as “Orchid True and False” and “Location, Location, Location” share practical advice with a splash of humor.” —Marin Independent Journal “An eminently intelligent and attractive book for beginning orchid growers. Rogers’ language is engaging and humorous, and strikes the right balance between being easy to read and needing a science degree to understand. . . . The Orchid Whisperer is one to put on the holiday list for novice orchidists.” —Orchids
The Orchids Of New England
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Author : Henry Baldwin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1894
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The Orchids Of County Dublin
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Author : Nathaniel Colgan
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1895
The Orchids Of County Dublin written by Nathaniel Colgan and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1895 with Orchids categories.
The Orchid Folios
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Author : Mok Zining
language : en
Publisher: Ethos Books
Release Date : 2022-08-12
The Orchid Folios written by Mok Zining and has been published by Ethos Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-08-12 with Fiction categories.
“When you take an orchid out of its pot, you must first loosen the roots’ hold on the soil. Late last evening as I unravelled the braids of the shattered phalaenopsis, I saw how the ends were white and shrivelled from neglect. You have to do it gently—it’s like combing hair. I remember Mum’s fingers running through mine, and mine through hers, until the final months when all of it started to fall.” A pot shatters. An arrangement falls apart. A florist finds herself amidst the scattered leaves of history. At once a poetry collection and a documentary novella, The Orchid Folios reimagines the orchid as a living, breathing document of history: a history that enmeshes the personal, colonial, linguistic, and biotechnological with the Vanda Miss Joaquim, the symbol of Singapore’s postcolonial hybridity. While the Orchid has shaped the fantastical narratives that govern our multiracial City in a Garden, it continues to shape-shift and bloom on its own terms, challenging us to imagine a decolonised Singapore. This is the organism at the heart of The Orchid Folios—by turns stark and unruly, documenting and challenging the narratives that are the roots of our national consciousness.
Extraordinary Orchids
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Author : Sandra Knapp
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2021-04-20
Extraordinary Orchids written by Sandra Knapp and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-20 with Science categories.
Perching on tropical trees, partnering with fungi to reproduce, or deceiving birds and amorous insects to promote pollination, orchids fascinate. In the exquisitely illustrated Extraordinary Orchids, award-winning botanist and writer Sandra Knapp tells the stories behind some of the bizarre lifestyles and interactions that scientists have uncovered among many species of the orchid family. Orchids deserve such a visual celebration: parts of the orchid flower have shapes unlike any other flowering plant, and the sheer number of species means they have a seemingly endless ability to create ever more fantastical forms. In fact, many orchid common names refer to the shape-shifting forms of their flowers—the “man-orchids” or “monkey-orchids” are so called because of their resemblance to the primate form. Orchids lend themselves to depiction, and botanical artworks of them abound. Who could resist painting or drawing such odd shapes? Illustrated with stunning artwork, much from the archives of the Natural History Museum in London and never before published, Extraordinary Orchids includes depictions from celebrated botanical artists such as Ferdinand and Franz Bauer, Arthur Harry Church, and Sydney Parkinson, revealing the weird and wonderful lives of this most diverse of plant families.
The Orchid And The Dandelion
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Author : Dr W. Thomas Boyce
language : en
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Release Date : 2019-01-15
The Orchid And The Dandelion written by Dr W. Thomas Boyce and has been published by Pan Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-01-15 with Psychology categories.
Foreword by Philippa Perry ‘Based on groundbreaking research that has the power to change the lives of countless children - and the adults who love them.’ – Susan Cain, New York Times bestselling author of Quiet' A necessary and important book.' - Philippa Perry, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read Are you a hardy and resilient dandelion, or are you a more sensitive and fragile orchid? Building on the definitions of introvert, extrovert or highly sensitive, The Orchid and the Dandelion exposes – for the first time – how a combination of environmental and genetic factors contribute to what makes us who we are. This breakthrough research explains why some people struggle where others succeed, why happiness comes so easily to some while frustrations weigh more heavily on others. In The Orchid and the Dandelion, Dr W. Thomas Boyce – one of the world’s foremost researchers in the field of pediatric health – presents findings that children have two very different responses to their environments. While some children are like dandelions and can thrive in almost any environment, there are others who, like orchids, are much more reactive and susceptible to their surroundings. Now we finally have a scientific framework to understand people and how to address their unique needs to help them find their fullest potential. This groundbreaking book draws on extensive research into genetics and the exploding field of epigenetics, examples and real stories that will re-frame how we think about orchid and dandelion children – and the adults those children have become. By understanding which of us are, genetically and environmentally speaking, the orchids of this world, Dr Boyce explains how to care for and parent our children – the true orchids. He shows how we can help them thrive by sharing insights and lessons from his thirty years of research in the field.