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Plants With Purpose - Twenty-Five Ecosystem Multitaskers

by Monika Maeckle

~~23,78€~~ 21,40€ 10% OFF

 Many gardeners in the southwest are perfectly satisfied with beautiful, ornamental plants and cultivate lush lawns despite the environmental consequences of doing so. Other gardeners, however, have moved to embrace pollinator plants that provide resources to bees and butterflies. And some have embraced the xeriscape approach, which uses indigenous plant life to minimize the need for water. But this is just the beginning. Plants with Purpose speaks to gardeners who are mindful of the environmental impact of traditional ornamental plants and offers twenty-five alternative plantings that are beautiful, viable, and functional. Whether edible, therapeutic, medicinal, or attractive to pollinators, the plants in this collection provide a pathway to a more environmentally sustainable and functional garden and landscape. From agarita (for jelly and tarts) to wild garlic (edible greens), this selection of plants is curated specifically for warm climates and are beneficial to the larger ecosystem. In addition to history and description, each plant entry provides basic information and care tips such as plant type, light/water/soil needs, size, bloom and time, fruit, and availability. Many entries contain recipes, tea ideas, and herbal remedies. This "secret life of plants" provides a counternarrative to the standard texts on gardening and landscaping. Illustrated throughout with 200 beautiful color photographs of plants in their various stages of development and showcasing their multiple applications, Plants with Purpose will encourage readers to experiment with their gardening for a deeper engagement with plant life and the environment.
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Native Bees Of The Lower Rio Grande Valley - A Photographic Guide

by Paula Sharp

~~59,63€~~ 53,67€ 10% OFF

 The Lower Rio Grande Valley is an ecologically unique region acclaimed for its biodiversity and great conservation value. The Valley harbors a multitude of wild bee species rarely seen north of Mexico—many found almost exclusively in Texas or along the Texas-Mexico border. Habitat loss, increasing drought, and border politics threaten habitats along the Rio Grande, and many of these species are at risk of disappearing before they’ve even been documented: fascinating species such as the rare Texas mesoxaea, the emerald-green Aztec sweat bee, the formidable Totonac cuckoo leafcutter, or the elusive Ptiloglossa feather-tongued bee. Photographer and author Paula Sharp has painstakingly documented more than 100 bee species from within 45 distinct genera to produce Native Bees of the Texas Lower Rio Grande Valley, offering readers a rare glimpse of the region’s bee life. Many of the bees shown here have never appeared in published photographs. Each species is presented in colorful detail, accompanied by floral associations and short histories summarizing entomological research conducted to date. Sharp combines formidable research skills with dazzling photographic artistry to render a guide that is comprehensive, informative, and beautiful. This richly illustrated and authoritative guide to native bee species in the Texas Rio Grande Valley will be of great interest to avocational and professional naturalists, entomologists, conservationists, apiculturists, and nature enthusiasts, especially in the region.
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Farm-To-Freedom - Vietnamese Americans And Their Food Gardens

by Roy Vu

~~19,81€~~ 17,83€ 10% OFF

 Home gardens, in addition to providing sustenance and satisfaction, embody a sense of self identity. This groundbreaking work on Vietnamese foodways brings to light how the Vietnamese diasporic population in Texas uses gardens literally and figuratively to set down roots in a new country.
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Mindfulness In Texas Nature

by Michael A. Smith

~~19,81€~~ 17,83€ 10% OFF

 There are a few remaining wild places in Texas yet exposure to these locales can be restorative, emotionally and physically. This thoughtful tour of Texas ecoregions weaves perceptive prose, prompts, and meditations with evocative photography to create a guide promoting greater appreciation of nature and its holistic importance to our wellbeing.
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Writings Of Ferdinand Lindheimer - Texas Botanist, Texas Philosopher

by John E. Williams

59,63€ + 10% CARD

 Ferdinand Jacob Lindheimer is known as the â€˜father of Texas botanyâ€™. His collections are credited with helping botanists to understand the nature and significance of the diversity of plants in the state. John Williams offers the first English translation of his essays, providing valuable insight into the natural and cultural history of Texas.
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Book Of Birds - Introduction To Ornithology

by John Faaborg

86,13€ + 10% CARD

 Brings a fresh and accessible sensibility to the study of ornithology. In this beautifully illustrated volume, John Faaborg's approachable writing style will engage students and birders alike while introducing them to the study of the evolution, taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, diversity, and behaviour of birds.
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Unnatural Texas? - The Invasive Species Dilemma

by Matt Warnock Turner e Robin W. Doughty

13,24€ + 10% CARD

 The story of introduced species in Texas is long (hogs were introduced by European settlers in the 1500s) and fraught with controversy. In Unnatural Texas? The Invasive Species Dilemma, Robin W. Doughty and Matt Warnock Turner introduce the "big hitters" of invasive species in the state.
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Natural History Of Flowers

by Michael Fogden e Patricia Fogden

13,24€ + 10% CARD

 In this beautifully illustrated book with over 200 stunning photographs, Michael Fogden and Patricia Fogden draw from existing research and their extensive field experiences all over the world to present a detailed but accessible introduction to the natural history of flowers.
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Book Of Texas Moths

by Gary Clark e Kathy Adams Clark

~~45,96€~~ 41,36€ 10% OFF

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 Based on his original field work, this manuscript presents John Tvetenâ€™s careful documentation on the distribution, history, and identification of 100 Texas moth species, while incorporating his descriptive phrases into as many species accounts as possible. It takes readers into the mind of a disciplined naturalist as he conducted his research.
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Farm-To-Freedom - Vietnamese Americans And Their Food Gardens

by Roy Vu

~~31,08€~~ 27,97€ 10% OFF

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 Home gardens, in addition to providing sustenance and satisfaction, embody a sense of self identity. This groundbreaking work on Vietnamese foodways brings to light how the Vietnamese diasporic population in Texas uses gardens literally and figuratively to set down roots in a new country.
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Book Of Birds - Introduction To Ornithology

by John Faaborg; Illustration: Claire Faaborg

70,30€ + 10% CARD

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 Brings a fresh and accessible sensibility to the study of ornithology. In this beautifully illustrated volume, John Faaborg's approachable writing style will engage students and birders alike while introducing them to the study of the evolution, taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, diversity, and behaviour of birds.
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Mindfulness In Texas Nature

by Meghan Cassidy e Michael A. Smith

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 There are a few remaining wild places in Texas yet exposure to these locales can be restorative, emotionally and physically. This thoughtful tour of Texas ecoregions weaves perceptive prose, prompts, and meditations with evocative photography to create a guide promoting greater appreciation of nature and its holistic importance to our wellbeing.
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The Writings Of Ferdinand Lindheimer - Texas Botanist, Texas Philosopher

by John E. Williams

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 Ferdinand Jacob Lindheimer is known as the â€˜father of Texas botanyâ€™. His collections are credited with helping botanists to understand the nature and significance of the diversity of plants in the state. John Williams offers the first English translation of his essays, providing valuable insight into the natural and cultural history of Texas.
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Spirit - The Life And Art Of Jesse Trevino

by Anthony Head

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 As he lay bleeding in a Vietnamese rice paddy, artist Jesse Trevino realised that he wanted to honour and preserve his family and his cultural heritage through his artwork. Anthony Head's sensitive and elegant biography now offers readers an intimate view of the artist's life.
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Unnatural Texas? - The Invasive Species Dilemma

by Matt Warnock Turner e Robin W. Doughty

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 The story of introduced species in Texas is long (hogs were introduced by European settlers in the 1500s) and fraught with controversy. In Unnatural Texas? The Invasive Species Dilemma, Robin W. Doughty and Matt Warnock Turner introduce the "big hitters" of invasive species in the state.
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Adventures Of A Frontier Naturalist - The Life And Times Of Dr. Gideon Lincecum, 25th Anniversary Edition

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 Twenty-five years ago, Jerry B. Lincecum, Edward H. Phillips, and Peggy A. Redshaw published Adventures of a Frontier Naturalist. Collated from four overlapping memoirs, Gideon Lincecum's account of his life as Indian trader, physician, and naturalist is lively and full of insight. This edition includes a new foreword offering their insights into the relevance of Gideon Lincecum's writings.
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The Natural History Of Flowers

by Michael Fogden e Patricia Fogden

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 In this beautifully illustrated book with over 200 stunning photographs, Michael Fogden and Patricia Fogden draw from existing research and their extensive field experiences all over the world to present a detailed but accessible introduction to the natural history of flowers.

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