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What a Plant Knows

A Field Guide to the Senses

par Daniel Chamovitz ...

Thoroughly updated from root to leaf, this revised edition of the groundbreaking What a Plant Knows includes new revelations for lovers of all that is vegetal and verdant.Plants can hear—and taste things, too!The renowned biologist Daniel Chamovitz builds on the original edition to present an intriguing look at how plants themselves experience the world—from the colors they see to the schedules ... En savoir plus

$17.27 CAD

Thoroughly updated from root to leaf, this revised edition of the groundbreaking What a Plant Knows includes new revelations for lovers of all that is vegetal and verdant.Plants can hear—and taste things, too!The renowned biologist Daniel Chamovitz builds on the original edition to present an intriguing look at how plants themselves experience the world—from the colors they see to the schedules
... En savoir plus
Wild Mushrooms

A Cookbook and Foraging Guide

par Kristen Blizzard, Trent Blizzard ...

**"**Whether you get your mushrooms from the supermarket or the forest floor, a worthy addition to your library."—Star TribuneGet ready to fall in love with wild mushrooms! Absolutely everything you need to know to make mushrooming a lifestyle choice, from finding, storing, preserving, and preparing common and unusual species.Packed with content and lore from more than 20 skilled foragers around ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

**"**Whether you get your mushrooms from the supermarket or the forest floor, a worthy addition to your library."—Star TribuneGet ready to fall in love with wild mushrooms! Absolutely everything you need to know to make mushrooming a lifestyle choice, from finding, storing, preserving, and preparing common and unusual species.Packed with content and lore from more than 20 skilled foragers around
... En savoir plus
Chanterelle Dreams, Amanita Nightmares

The Love, Lore, and Mystique of Mushrooms

par Greg Marley ...

**Discover the wonders and mysteries of mushrooms—and our conflicting human reactions to them—in this “enticing invitation to the fungal realm” (Sandor Ellix Katz, author of The Art of Fermentation).Includes tips for mushroom foraging, cultivation, and preparation!**Throughout history, people have had a complex and confusing relationship with mushrooms. Are fungi food or medicine, beneficial ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

**Discover the wonders and mysteries of mushrooms—and our conflicting human reactions to them—in this “enticing invitation to the fungal realm” (Sandor Ellix Katz, author of The Art of Fermentation).Includes tips for mushroom foraging, cultivation, and preparation!**Throughout history, people have had a complex and confusing relationship with mushrooms. Are fungi food or medicine, beneficial
... En savoir plus
Everything Elderberry

How to Forage, Cultivate, and Cook with this Amazing Natural Remedy

par Susannah Shmurak ...

This book is for everyone from novices to advanced herbalists and contains everything you need to know to source elderberries and make the most potent and delicious natural remedies and treats.Used for centuries to fight illness, elderberries’ reputation as an effective home remedy for colds and flu has been borne out by numerous scientific studies.While elderberry syrup is perhaps this amazing ... En savoir plus

$15.99 CAD

This book is for everyone from novices to advanced herbalists and contains everything you need to know to source elderberries and make the most potent and delicious natural remedies and treats.Used for centuries to fight illness, elderberries’ reputation as an effective home remedy for colds and flu has been borne out by numerous scientific studies.While elderberry syrup is perhaps this amazing
... En savoir plus
When the Earth Was Green

Plants, Animals, and Evolution's Greatest Romance

par Riley Black ...

NOW A USA TODAY BESTSELLER!Winner, A Friend of Darwin Award, 2024A gorgeously composed look at the longstanding relationship between prehistoric plants and life on EarthFossils plants allow us to touch the lost worlds from billions of years of evolutionary backstory. Each petrified leaf and root show us that dinosaurs, saber-toothed cats, and even humans would not exist without the evolutionary ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $16.99 CAD Maintenant $2.99 CAD

NOW A USA TODAY BESTSELLER!Winner, A Friend of Darwin Award, 2024A gorgeously composed look at the longstanding relationship between prehistoric plants and life on EarthFossils plants allow us to touch the lost worlds from billions of years of evolutionary backstory. Each petrified leaf and root show us that dinosaurs, saber-toothed cats, and even humans would not exist without the evolutionary
... En savoir plus
The Skillful Forager

Essential Techniques for Responsible Foraging and Making the Most of Your Wild Edibles

par Leda Meredith ...

The ultimate forager’s guide to working with any wild plant in the field, kitchen, or pantry—featuring plant profiles, harvesting and preservation tips, and easy recipesFrom harvesting skills that will allow you to gather from the same plant again and again to highlighting how to get the most out of each and every type of wild edible, trusted expert Leda Meredith explores the most effective ways ... En savoir plus

$24.47 CAD

The ultimate forager’s guide to working with any wild plant in the field, kitchen, or pantry—featuring plant profiles, harvesting and preservation tips, and easy recipesFrom harvesting skills that will allow you to gather from the same plant again and again to highlighting how to get the most out of each and every type of wild edible, trusted expert Leda Meredith explores the most effective ways
... En savoir plus
The Wildcrafted Cocktail

Make Your Own Foraged Syrups, Bitters, Infusions, and Garnishes; Includes Recipes for 45 One-of-a-Kind Mixed Drinks

par Ellen Zachos ...

Meet the natural lovechild of the popular local-foods movement and craft cocktail scene. It’s here to show you just how easy it is to make delicious, one-of-a-kind mixed drinks with common flowers, berries, roots, and leaves that you can find along roadsides or in your backyard. Foraging expert Ellen Zachos gets the party started with recipes for more than 50 garnishes, syrups, infusions, juices, ... En savoir plus

$12.99 CAD

Meet the natural lovechild of the popular local-foods movement and craft cocktail scene. It’s here to show you just how easy it is to make delicious, one-of-a-kind mixed drinks with common flowers, berries, roots, and leaves that you can find along roadsides or in your backyard. Foraging expert Ellen Zachos gets the party started with recipes for more than 50 garnishes, syrups, infusions, juices,
... En savoir plus
Plants and Fungi

The Definitive Visual Encyclopedia

par DK ...

Collections series DK Definitive Visual Encyclopedias
Comprehensive, accessible, and lavishly illustrated, this is an essential and timely guide to the world's key plant and fungus species.Written by specialists, Plants and Fungi is a botanical exploration of the world's most fascinating plant and fungus species, many of which are also highly valued for their ecological, economic, and cultural importance.Covering all of the main groups—from the ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $26.99 CAD Maintenant $20.99 CAD

Comprehensive, accessible, and lavishly illustrated, this is an essential and timely guide to the world's key plant and fungus species.Written by specialists, Plants and Fungi is a botanical exploration of the world's most fascinating plant and fungus species, many of which are also highly valued for their ecological, economic, and cultural importance.Covering all of the main groups—from the
... En savoir plus
The Triumph of Seeds

How Grains, Nuts, Kernels, Pulses, and Pips Conquered the Plant Kingdom and Shaped Human History

par Thor Hanson ...

A natural and human history of seeds, the marvels of the plant kingdom.**“The genius of Hanson's fascinating, inspiring, and entertaining book stems from the fact that it is not about how all kinds of things grow from seeds; it is about the seeds themselves.” ―**New York Times Book ReviewWe live in a world of seeds. From our morning toast to the cotton in our clothes, they are quite literally the ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $16.99 CAD Maintenant $2.99 CAD

A natural and human history of seeds, the marvels of the plant kingdom.**“The genius of Hanson's fascinating, inspiring, and entertaining book stems from the fact that it is not about how all kinds of things grow from seeds; it is about the seeds themselves.” ―**New York Times Book ReviewWe live in a world of seeds. From our morning toast to the cotton in our clothes, they are quite literally the
... En savoir plus
Around the World in 80 Trees

par Jonathan Drori, Lucille Clerc ...

“An arboreal odyssey” – NATURE “One of the most quietly beautiful books of the year” – DAILY MAILDiscover the secretive world of trees in Jonathan Drori’s number one bestseller…Bestselling author and environmentalist Jonathan Drori follows in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg as he tells the stories of 80 magnificent trees from all over the globe.In Around the World in 80 Trees, Jonathan Drori uses ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $7.99 CAD Maintenant $4.99 CAD

“An arboreal odyssey” – NATURE “One of the most quietly beautiful books of the year” – DAILY MAILDiscover the secretive world of trees in Jonathan Drori’s number one bestseller…Bestselling author and environmentalist Jonathan Drori follows in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg as he tells the stories of 80 magnificent trees from all over the globe.In Around the World in 80 Trees, Jonathan Drori uses
... En savoir plus
Foraging for Survival

Edible Wild Plants of North America

par Douglas Boudreau, Mykel Hawke ...

Whether you’re a hiker taking a walk through your local wilderness, or a chef looking for new ingredients to incorporate in your dishes, Foraging for Survival is the book for you.As consumerism and a meat-heavy, processed diet become the norm and the world’s population continues to grow at an exponential rate, more and more people are looking toward a more sustainable path for food. Authors ... En savoir plus

$18.71 CAD

Whether you’re a hiker taking a walk through your local wilderness, or a chef looking for new ingredients to incorporate in your dishes, Foraging for Survival is the book for you.As consumerism and a meat-heavy, processed diet become the norm and the world’s population continues to grow at an exponential rate, more and more people are looking toward a more sustainable path for food. Authors
... En savoir plus
The Way Through the Woods

On Mushrooms and Mourning

par Litt Woon Long ...

Traduit par Barbara J. Haveland ...

A grieving widow discovers a most unexpected form of healing—hunting for mushrooms.“Moving . . . Long tells the story of finding hope after despair lightly and artfully, with self-effacement and so much gentle good nature.”—The New York TimesLong Litt Woon met Eiolf a month after arriving in Norway from Malaysia as an exchange student. They fell in love, married, and settled into domestic bliss. ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $16.99 CAD Maintenant $10.99 CAD

A grieving widow discovers a most unexpected form of healing—hunting for mushrooms.“Moving . . . Long tells the story of finding hope after despair lightly and artfully, with self-effacement and so much gentle good nature.”—The New York TimesLong Litt Woon met Eiolf a month after arriving in Norway from Malaysia as an exchange student. They fell in love, married, and settled into domestic bliss.
... En savoir plus
Gardening For Everyone

Growing Vegetables, Herbs, and More at Home

par Julia Watkins ...

A guide to creating and growing a backyard kitchen garden simply and sustainably—from planning to planting to harvest, with profiles of essential vegetables and herbs, ecological tips, and fun and creative projectsGrowing food in your backyard (or through container gardening on a porch or windowsill!) is one of the simplest and most rewarding ways to nourish yourself, be self-sufficient, and ... En savoir plus

$16.99 CAD

A guide to creating and growing a backyard kitchen garden simply and sustainably—from planning to planting to harvest, with profiles of essential vegetables and herbs, ecological tips, and fun and creative projectsGrowing food in your backyard (or through container gardening on a porch or windowsill!) is one of the simplest and most rewarding ways to nourish yourself, be self-sufficient, and
... En savoir plus
The Little Book of Forest Bathing

Discovering the Japanese Art of Self-Care

par Andrews McMeel Publishing ...

Collections series Little Book of . . .
What’s an easy way to lower your blood pressure, combat anxiety and depression, and boost your immune system? Shinrin-yoku. The Little Book of Forest Bathing is all about finding strength, peace, and beauty in your surroundings. Drawing on recent research, Forest Bathing maps out the mental, physical, and spiritual benefits of immersing yourself in natural surroundings. It then goes on to provide ... En savoir plus

$9.62 CAD

What’s an easy way to lower your blood pressure, combat anxiety and depression, and boost your immune system? Shinrin-yoku. The Little Book of Forest Bathing is all about finding strength, peace, and beauty in your surroundings. Drawing on recent research, Forest Bathing maps out the mental, physical, and spiritual benefits of immersing yourself in natural surroundings. It then goes on to provide
... En savoir plus
Growing Cannabis Indoors

Grow Your Own Marijuana Indoors Using This Easy-to-Follow Guide (2022 Crash Course for Beginners)

par Terry Twitty ...

Grow Your Own Cannabis Plants Indoors Using This Simple And Easy Guide.Do you love excellent cannabis and want to try producing it at home?Perhaps you need marijuana for medicinal reasons and wish to cultivate it at home.Whatever your purpose, this book was created to educate you on cultivating marijuana indoors simply and straightforwardly. This book is appropriate for both novic... ... En savoir plus

$4.85 CAD

Grow Your Own Cannabis Plants Indoors Using This Simple And Easy Guide.Do you love excellent cannabis and want to try producing it at home?Perhaps you need marijuana for medicinal reasons and wish to cultivate it at home.Whatever your purpose, this book was created to educate you on cultivating marijuana indoors simply and straightforwardly. This book is appropriate for both novic...
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All That the Rain Promises and More

A Hip Pocket Guide to Western Mushrooms

par David Arora ...

**“[All That the Rain Promises and More] is certainly the best guide to fungi, and may in fact be a long lasting masterpiece in guide writing for all subjects.”—Roger McKnight, The New York TimesMushrooms appeal to all kinds of people—and so will this handy pocket guide, which includes key information for more than 200 Western mushrooms**Over 200 edible and poisonous mushrooms are depicted with ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

**“[All That the Rain Promises and More] is certainly the best guide to fungi, and may in fact be a long lasting masterpiece in guide writing for all subjects.”—Roger McKnight, The New York TimesMushrooms appeal to all kinds of people—and so will this handy pocket guide, which includes key information for more than 200 Western mushrooms**Over 200 edible and poisonous mushrooms are depicted with
... En savoir plus
The Serviceberry

Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World

par Robin Wall Kimmerer ...

An Instant New York Times BestsellerFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Braiding Sweetgrass, a bold and inspiring vision for how to orient our lives around gratitude, reciprocity, and community, based on the lessons of the natural world.As Indigenous scientist and author of Braiding Sweetgrass Robin Wall Kimmerer harvests serviceberries alongside the birds, she considers the ethic of ... En savoir plus

$18.99 CAD

An Instant New York Times BestsellerFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Braiding Sweetgrass, a bold and inspiring vision for how to orient our lives around gratitude, reciprocity, and community, based on the lessons of the natural world.As Indigenous scientist and author of Braiding Sweetgrass Robin Wall Kimmerer harvests serviceberries alongside the birds, she considers the ethic of
... En savoir plus
The Light Eaters

How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth

par Zoë Schlanger ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe New Yorker’s Best Books of 2024 • TIME’s 10 Best Nonfiction Books of 2024 • New York Magazine’s 10 Best Books of the Year • Washington Post’s 50 Notable Works of Nonfiction of 2024 • Smithsonian’s 10 Best Science Books of the Year • A Best Book of the Year: Boston Globe, Scientific American,New York Public Library, Chri... ... En savoir plus

$11.99 CAD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe New Yorker’s Best Books of 2024 • TIME’s 10 Best Nonfiction Books of 2024 • New York Magazine’s 10 Best Books of the Year • Washington Post’s 50 Notable Works of Nonfiction of 2024 • Smithsonian’s 10 Best Science Books of the Year • A Best Book of the Year: Boston Globe, Scientific American,New York Public Library, Chri...
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Our Green Heart

The Soul and Science of Forests

par Diana Beresford-Kroeger ...

**AN INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLERIn this inspiring culmination of Diana Beresford-Kroeger’s life’s work as a botanist, biochemist, biologist and poet of the global forest, she delivers a challenge to us all to dig deeper into the science of forests and the ways they will save us from climate breakdown—and then do our part to plant and protect them.**As the last child in Ireland to receive a full ... En savoir plus

$17.99 CAD

**AN INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLERIn this inspiring culmination of Diana Beresford-Kroeger’s life’s work as a botanist, biochemist, biologist and poet of the global forest, she delivers a challenge to us all to dig deeper into the science of forests and the ways they will save us from climate breakdown—and then do our part to plant and protect them.**As the last child in Ireland to receive a full
... En savoir plus
How to Read a Tree

Clues and Patterns from Bark to Leaves

par Tristan Gooley ...

Collections series Natural Navigation
**“The Sherlock Holmes of Nature”—BBC“Reams of appealing facts make one itch to get outside and right up close to trees’ rough surfaces and shady cover.”—The AtlanticOpen your eyes to the secret language of trees**Trees tell a story, but only to those who know how to read it. They hold secrets about the land, the water, the people, the animals, the weather, time—and their own lives, the good and ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $23.99 CAD Maintenant $14.39 CAD

**“The Sherlock Holmes of Nature”—BBC“Reams of appealing facts make one itch to get outside and right up close to trees’ rough surfaces and shady cover.”—The AtlanticOpen your eyes to the secret language of trees**Trees tell a story, but only to those who know how to read it. They hold secrets about the land, the water, the people, the animals, the weather, time—and their own lives, the good and
... En savoir plus
Flower Confidential

The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful

par Amy Stewart ...

A globe-trotting, behind-the-scenes look at the dazzling world of flowers and the fascinating industry it has created.Award-winning author Amy Stewart takes readers on an around-the-world, behind-the-scenes look at the flower industry and how it has sought—for better or worse—to achieve perfection. She tracks down the hybridizers, geneticists, farmers, and florists working to invent, manufacture, ... En savoir plus

$15.83 CAD

A globe-trotting, behind-the-scenes look at the dazzling world of flowers and the fascinating industry it has created.Award-winning author Amy Stewart takes readers on an around-the-world, behind-the-scenes look at the flower industry and how it has sought—for better or worse—to achieve perfection. She tracks down the hybridizers, geneticists, farmers, and florists working to invent, manufacture,
... En savoir plus
Edible and Medicinal Flora of the West Coast

British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest

par Collin Varner ...

A clear, concise guide to more than 130 edible and medicinal plants and funghi that grow wild throughout the west coast of British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest states.The coastal Pacific Northwest of North America is home to a multitude of edible and medicinal plant species, marine plants, and edible mushrooms. This compact, full-colour forager’s guide offers clear photography, descriptions, ... En savoir plus

$9.62 CAD

A clear, concise guide to more than 130 edible and medicinal plants and funghi that grow wild throughout the west coast of British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest states.The coastal Pacific Northwest of North America is home to a multitude of edible and medicinal plant species, marine plants, and edible mushrooms. This compact, full-colour forager’s guide offers clear photography, descriptions,
... En savoir plus
A Tree a Day

365 of the World’s Most Majestic Trees

par Amy-Jane Beer ...

Immerse yourself in the beauty and power of nature with a different tree for every day of the year.Spend every day of the year with one of the world's most fascinating trees. In A Tree a Day seasoned nature writer and journalist Amy-Jane Beer shares 365 majestic and memorable trees from around the world. From the strength of Alder trees to the biology behind the autumn colors of New England; from ... En savoir plus

$1.79 CAD

Immerse yourself in the beauty and power of nature with a different tree for every day of the year.Spend every day of the year with one of the world's most fascinating trees. In A Tree a Day seasoned nature writer and journalist Amy-Jane Beer shares 365 majestic and memorable trees from around the world. From the strength of Alder trees to the biology behind the autumn colors of New England; from
... En savoir plus
Two Trees Make a Forest

In Search of My Family's Past Among Taiwan's Mountains and Coasts

par Jessica J. Lee ...

**NATIONAL BESTSELLERWINNER of the 2021 Banff Mountain Book Prize in Adventure TravelWINNER of the 2020 Hilary Weston Writers' Trust Non-Fiction PrizeShortlisted for the 2021 Edna Staebler Award for Creative Non-FictionShortlisted for the Boardman Tasker Prize for Mountain LiteratureShortlisted for Canada Reads 2021On CBC’s list of “the best Canadian nonfiction of 2020”An exhilarating, anti ... En savoir plus

Prix courant $15.99 CAD Maintenant $13.99 CAD

**NATIONAL BESTSELLERWINNER of the 2021 Banff Mountain Book Prize in Adventure TravelWINNER of the 2020 Hilary Weston Writers' Trust Non-Fiction PrizeShortlisted for the 2021 Edna Staebler Award for Creative Non-FictionShortlisted for the Boardman Tasker Prize for Mountain LiteratureShortlisted for Canada Reads 2021On CBC’s list of “the best Canadian nonfiction of 2020”An exhilarating, anti
... En savoir plus

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