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Ethnobotany And Traditional Knowledge Preservation

by Pareek Aparna Pareek

~~9,38€~~ 8,44€ 10% OFF

 The inspiration for "Ethnobotany and Traditional Knowledge Preservation" arose from a deep recognition of the wisdom embedded in traditional cultures and their enduring relationship with the natural world particularly with plants. Across generations and geographies, communities have cultivated a profound understanding of the flora around them, not merely as resources, but as integral elements of their identity, spirituality, and survival. This knowledge carefully passed down through oral traditions, rituals, and lived experiences is now under threat.As modern development, climate change, and cultural homogenization accelerate, the urgency to document, protect, and revitalize traditional ecological knowledge has never been greater. Ethnobotany and Traditional Knowledge Preservation is both a scholarly exploration and a heartfelt tribute to those who continue to live in harmony with their environments, guided by inherited wisdom.Bringing together interdisciplinary perspectives from ethnobotany, anthropology, conservation, and indigenous studies, this volume aims to bridge the gap between scientific inquiry and community experience. We delve into diverse examples of plant use from healing and food sovereignty to spiritual and ceremonial practices and spotlight the stewards of this knowledge: the elders, healers, farmers, and forest dwellers whose voices are too often marginalized.The chapters that follow offer more than academic insight they offer stories of resilience, innovation, and respect. Our hope is that Ethnobotany and Traditional Knowledge Preservation not only informs but inspires a greater appreciation for the value of traditional knowledge in addressing today's ecological and cultural challenges. In honoring these ancient practices, we also pave the way for a more inclusive and sustainable future.We extend our deepest gratitude to the knowledge holders, researchers, and communities who shared their time, trust, and teachings. May their wisdom continue to flourish and guide generations to come.
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Good Nature - The New Science Of How Nature Improves Our Health

by Kathy Willis

~~16,99€~~ 15,29€ 10% OFF

 Bloomsbury presents Good Nature written and read by Kathy Willis. 'Should be mandatory reading ... A superb book' CHRIS VAN TULLEKEN 'Fascinating, comprehensive and highly convincing' OBSERVER 'I defy anyone to read this book and not embrace a life with plants!' ISABELLA TREE We know the benefits of eating your greens, or getting your 'five a day'. But what about the other ways that nature can help us lead healthier - and happier - lives? In this revolutionary book, Professor Kathy Willis reveals the surprising science behind the natural world and how we can harness its benefits to improve our health: whether it's gardening with your bare hands to boost your gut microbiome; letting the scent of roses make you a calmer and safer driver; or tuning into birdsong to help reduce stress, and even pain. With applications for everything from which way we walk to work to choosing where our kids go to school, Good Nature brings the latest scientific research into our homes and workplaces, showing us how we can have better, happier, healthier and longer lives.
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One Thousand Shades Of Green - A Year In Search Of Britain'S Wild Plants

by Mike Dilger

16,99€ + 10% CARD

 Bloomsbury presents One Thousand Shades of Green written and read by Mike Dilger. 'A cracking read.' IOLO WILLIAMS 'What an incredible achievement!' ALISON STEADMAN 'An inspirational odyssey.' NICK BAKER 'Immediately accessible.' BBC COUNTRYFILE Mike Dilger's nationwide quest to find 1,000 wild plant species in a single year. For most of 2020, Mike Dilger's day-job of travelling to the four corners of the British Isles all but disappeared. Having been confined to one place by the Covid pandemic, and with daily dog walks his sole permitted outdoor pursuit, the simple pleasure of getting to know the flowers at his feet reignited a long-buried botanical passion. Now Mike is on a mission: to see a thousand different wild plants in one calendar year, and assess how our fascinating flora is faring in modern Britain. From Cornwall to Kent and Breckland to the Scottish Highlands, Mike meets the resilient reserve wardens and courageous conservationists tasked with protecting some of the nation's richest botanical sites, and experiences first-hand the many difficulties associated with saving our rarest and most charismatic plants. Taking in city centres, mountain tops and every conceivable habitat in between, One Thousand Shades of Green is a manifesto on how to love and conserve our green and pleasant land, and celebrates the beauty and diversity of the nation's plants.
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Tales Of A Shaman'S Apprentice

by Mark J. Plotkin

11,04€ + 10% CARD

 Tales of a Shaman''s Apprentice has been called one of the greatest adventure stories ever told.As then-chief ethnobotanist for Conservation International, Mark Plotkin spent almost 15 years tracking the shamans of the northeast Amazon. Their knowledge of healing plants may hold the cure to some of today''s most devastating diseases. This audiobook is the thrilling account of his apprenticeship to these powerful wise men, a gripping journey into a wild and wonderful world seldom glimpsed by outsiders.
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Herb Book - The Stories, Science, And History Of Herbs

by Sid Sagar

12,89€ + 10% CARD

 Immerse yourself in stories of these useful plants, from herb gardens to remote wildernesses. Herbs have been used by humans throughout history - for cooking, medicine, rituals, and more. They are also a huge part of the modern world, from gardening, food, and cosmetics to medicines fighting diseases such as malaria. With expert knowledge, The Herb Book takes a close-up look at a wide range of herbs from around the world, showcasing their botanical characteristics, medicinal, cosmetic, and culinary properties and uses, and cultural impact on the lives of humans. Featuring key scientific facts along with historical and mythological stories, this book provides a rich blend of information on these extraordinary plants and their role in our world. © 2023 DK © 2023 DK Audio
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On The Motion Of Animals

by Aristotle

4,99€ + 10% CARD

 "On the Motion of Animals" is a scientific work by Aristotle that explores the principles of motion in living beings. In this treatise, Aristotle observes and analyzes the movements of various animals, from insects to humans, in order to understand the mechanics of motion and the physiological and psychological factors that drive it. Aristotle begins by examining the different types of motion, including natural, violent, and voluntary, and how they relate to the movements of animals. He then delves into the anatomy and physiology of different animals, looking at their skeletal structures, muscular systems, and nervous systems, and how they work together to produce motion. Read in English, unabridged.
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Future Of Food

by Scientific American

18,72€ + 10% CARD

 With global population numbers projected to increase by two billion by 2050, a veritable food crisis is on the horizon. In this audiobook we examine some of the complex factors involved in the coming "food crisis" and the innovative ideas and technologies designed to increase food production sustainably. We also examine current industry methods to increase production and the controversies surrounding them, including not only hot-button issues like genetically modified (or GM) and processed foods, but also food safety and the physical effects of the modern diet.
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Heartbeat Of Trees

by Peter Wohlleben

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 FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, THE HIDDEN LIFE OF TREES‘A simultaneously stimulating and soothing blend of nature writing and science … Strongly encourages tree hugging for our own, human sake’ Guardian Summer Reads 2021A powerful return to the forest, where trees have heartbeats and roots are like brains that extend underground. Where the colour green calms us, and the forest sharpens our senses.In The Heartbeat of Trees, renowned forester Peter Wohlleben draws on new scientific discoveries to show how humans are deeply connected to the natural world. In an era of climate change, many of us fear we’ve lost our connection to nature, but Wohlleben is convinced that age-old ties linking humans to the forest remain alive and intact. We just have to know where to look.Drawing on science and cutting-edge research, The Heartbeat of Trees reveals the profound interactions humans can have with nature, exploring:the language of the forestthe consciousness of plantsand the eroding boundary between flora and faunaA perfect book to take with you into the woods, The Heartbeat of Trees shares how to see, feel, smell, hear, and even taste the forest.Peter Wohlleben, renowned for his ability to write about trees in an engaging and moving way, reveals a wondrous cosmos where humans are a part of nature, and where conservation and environmental activism is not just about saving trees, it’s about saving ourselves, too.
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Living Planet - The Web Of Life On Earth

by David Attenborough

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 The Sunday Times BestsellerA new, fully updated narrative edition of David Attenborough’s seminal biography of our world, The Living Planet.Nowhere on our planet is devoid of life. Plants and animals thrive or survive within every extreme of climate and habitat that it offers. Single species, and often whole communities adapt to make the most of ice cap and tundra, forest and plain, desert, ocean and volcano. These adaptations can be truly extraordinary: fish that walk or lay eggs on leaves in mid-air; snakes that fly; flightless birds that graze like deer; and bears that grow hair on the soles of their feet.In The Living Planet, David Attenborough’s searching eye, unfailing curiosity and infectious enthusiasm explain and illuminate the intricate lives of the these colonies, from the lonely heights of the Himalayas to the wild creatures that have established themselves in the most recent of environments, the city. By the end of this book it is difficult to say which is the more astonishing - the ingenuity with which individual species contrive a living, or the complexity of their interdependence on each other and on the habitations provided by our planet.In this new edition, the author, with the help of zoologist Matthew Cobb, has added all the most up-to-date discoveries of ecology and biology, as well as a full-colour 64-page photography section. He also addresses the urgent issues facing our living planet: climate change, pollution and mass extinction of species.
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Hidden Life Of Trees - What They Feel, How They Communicate

by Peter Wohlleben

17,48€ + 10% CARD

 Sunday Times Bestseller‘A paradigm-smashing chronicle of joyous entanglement’ Charles FosterWaterstones Non-Fiction Book of the Month (September)Are trees social beings? How do trees live? Do they feel pain or have awareness of their surroundings?In The Hidden Life of Trees Peter Wohlleben makes the case that the forest is a social network. He draws on groundbreaking scientific discoveries to describe how trees are like human families: tree parents live together with their children, communicate with them, support them as they grow, share nutrients with those who are sick or struggling, and even warn each other of impending dangers. Wohlleben also shares his deep love of woods and forests, explaining the amazing processes of life, death and regeneration he has observed in his woodland.A walk in the woods will never be the same again.For those in the UK with a passion for top books on nature, Wohlleben''s great work merges the worlds of plants, gardening, and general ecology into an absorbing narrative that underscores the importance of environmental conservation and protection. It is a significant addition to the literary conversation on how we interact with the living world around us. For fans of Suzanne Simard (Finding the Mother Tree), Tristan Gooley (How to Read a Tree), Merlin Sheldrake (Entangled Life) and Isabella Tree (Wilding) and Robin Wall Kimmerer (Braiding Sweetgrass).
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The Devil'S Garden - The World'S Most Sinister Plants And Fungi

by Peter Marren

~~16,99€~~ 15,29€ 10% OFF

 "Peter Marren is a master storyteller … he was destined to write The Devil's Garden." Richard Mabey A lively exploration of the poisoners, tricksters, stingers, stinkers and invaders of the plant world and how their lives intertwine with ours. Some plants and fungi - those we cultivate in farms, gardens and allotments - are pretty, useful or edible. Others are more troublesome: poisonous, or with painful stings, sinister looks or foul smells. In the medieval mind, these would be the flowers of the devil, planted on earth to torment humankind. The infamous death cap mushroom, innocent-looking but lethal. The monstrous corpse flower, with a stench to match its name. The mandrake, said to scream if uprooted. In this deeply insightful and unflinching read, naturalist and conservationist Peter Marren explores the world's 'worst' plants and fungi and the ways they maim, murder and make mischief to get by. These species have rich histories, steeped in folklore and superstition, but there are also biological reasons behind why they are the way they are. Step into the devil's garden and discover their stories, as amusing as they are unexpected and as gripping as they are horrifying.
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Boglands - The Hidden World Of Earth'S Most Extraordinary Ecosystems

by Merritt Turetsky

~~22,08€~~ 19,87€ 10% OFF

 'Recasts bogs as the magical wonderlands that they secretly are' ED YONG 'Rare and exciting .. Turetsky asks readers to help her support and rescue the world's endangered boglands. If you enjoy breathing, you should answer the call' ANNIE PROULX Step into the unearthly world of bogs. Sink beneath the surface. In this sumptuous, fecund place, what wonders await you? This is a world with an ecology like no other, where amphibian-eating plants and acid-flinging mosses grow rampant. A realm of peat, laid down layer upon layer, preserving millennia of Earth's history. A dark, vertical landscape where the sheer abundance of carbon precariously locked away holds our very future in balance. Above all, bogs are places of paradox, where past meets present in the remarkably preserved artefacts and bodies entombed in their depths, land meets water in an otherworldly landscape, and safety meets danger for those who dare to venture into the heart of the bog. With renowned bog ecologist Merritt Turetsky as your guide, Boglands is an invitation to enter a beguiling landscape that will irrevocably change the way you see the natural world.
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Forty Ways To Know A Tree - Exploring Trees To Understand Nature

by Joan Maloof; Illustration: Sara Nunan

~~23,84€~~ 21,46€ 10% OFF

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