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The Orchid Thief

A True Story of Beauty and Obsession

by Susan Orlean ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK • THE BASIS FOR THE FILM ADAPTATION DIRECTED BY SPIKE JONZE AND STARRING NICOLAS CAGE AND MERYL STREEPThe “eccentric, illuminating, [and] hilarious” (New York Daily News) true story of beauty and obsession in the swamps of Florida and the impassioned individuals who risk everything for the ultimate prize: a rare ghost orchid“Fascinating . . ... Read more

$14.99 USD

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK • THE BASIS FOR THE FILM ADAPTATION DIRECTED BY SPIKE JONZE AND STARRING NICOLAS CAGE AND MERYL STREEPThe “eccentric, illuminating, [and] hilarious” (New York Daily News) true story of beauty and obsession in the swamps of Florida and the impassioned individuals who risk everything for the ultimate prize: a rare ghost orchid“Fascinating . .
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The Flower Book

Let the Beauty of Each Bloom Speak for Itself

by Rachel Siegfried ...

***The Flower Book***explores 60 flowers, bloom-by-bloom in stunning portraiture. Lush macrophotography allows readers to see the details of each featured flower up close, from the amaryllis in spring, snapdragon in summer, and dahlia in fall to tropical wonders such as orchids and more.Intimate portraits of each flower include quick-reference profiles with tips for choosing the best blooms, care ... Read more

$14.99 USD

***The Flower Book***explores 60 flowers, bloom-by-bloom in stunning portraiture. Lush macrophotography allows readers to see the details of each featured flower up close, from the amaryllis in spring, snapdragon in summer, and dahlia in fall to tropical wonders such as orchids and more.Intimate portraits of each flower include quick-reference profiles with tips for choosing the best blooms, care
... Read more
Flower Day

A Story of 24 Hours and 24 Floral Lives

by Sandra Knapp ...

Series series Earth Day
An illustrated hourly guide that spotlights twenty-four flowers as they attract pollinators, resist predators, and survive on our changing planet.Is it 4 AM or chicory o’clock? In this short book, botanist and award-winning author Sandra Knapp walks us through a day in a global garden. Each chapter of Flower Day introduces a single flower during a single hour, highlighting twenty-four different ... Read more

$6.47 USD

An illustrated hourly guide that spotlights twenty-four flowers as they attract pollinators, resist predators, and survive on our changing planet.Is it 4 AM or chicory o’clock? In this short book, botanist and award-winning author Sandra Knapp walks us through a day in a global garden. Each chapter of Flower Day introduces a single flower during a single hour, highlighting twenty-four different
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Botany for Gardeners

by Brian Capon ...

“An outstanding and enjoyable introduction to botany, whether the reader is a gardener, or just a garden visitor.” —Bloomsbury ReviewWhat happens inside a seed after it is planted? How are plants structured? How do plants reproduce? The answers to these and other questions about complex plant processes can be found in the bestselling Botany for Gardeners. Written in accessible language, this must ... Read more

$11.99 USD

“An outstanding and enjoyable introduction to botany, whether the reader is a gardener, or just a garden visitor.” —Bloomsbury ReviewWhat happens inside a seed after it is planted? How are plants structured? How do plants reproduce? The answers to these and other questions about complex plant processes can be found in the bestselling Botany for Gardeners. Written in accessible language, this must
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Floral Folklore

The forgotten tales behind nature’s most enchanting plants

by Alison Davies ...

Series series Stories Behind…
Discover the fascinating folklore behind more than 40 of nature’s most intriguing plants and learn how you can benefit from their timeless wisdom in everyday life.Why do buttercups glow when held beneath your chin? Which blooms are sometimes called fairy phones? Why are foxgloves sometimes ominously referred to as ‘Deadman’s Bellows’? And what is the true meaning of a rose?Humans have given ... Read more

$16.19 USD

Discover the fascinating folklore behind more than 40 of nature’s most intriguing plants and learn how you can benefit from their timeless wisdom in everyday life.Why do buttercups glow when held beneath your chin? Which blooms are sometimes called fairy phones? Why are foxgloves sometimes ominously referred to as ‘Deadman’s Bellows’? And what is the true meaning of a rose?Humans have given
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The Language of Flowers

A Fully Illustrated Compendium of Meaning, Literature, and Lore for the Modern Romantic

by Odessa Begay ...

With gorgeous full-color illustrations, ornate decorative elements, lettering in metallic ink, and engaging text, The Language of Flowers: A Fully Illustrated Compendium of Meaning, Literature, and Lore for the Modern Romantic is a treasure for flower lovers. A sumptuous, contemporary anthology of 50 of the world’s most storied and popular flowers, each of its entries offers insight to the flower ... Read more

$9.99 USD

With gorgeous full-color illustrations, ornate decorative elements, lettering in metallic ink, and engaging text, The Language of Flowers: A Fully Illustrated Compendium of Meaning, Literature, and Lore for the Modern Romantic is a treasure for flower lovers. A sumptuous, contemporary anthology of 50 of the world’s most storied and popular flowers, each of its entries offers insight to the flower
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Flower Confidential

The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful

by 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, ... Read more

$11.69 USD

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,
... Read more
Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers

by Christopher Brickell ...

An updated edition of the best-selling highly illustrated garden plant reference, featuring more than 8,000 plants and 4,000 photographs.Choose the right plants for your garden and find all the inspiration and guidance you need with the Encyclopedia of Plants & Flowers. Drawing on expert advice from the RHS, this best-selling book features a photographic catalogue of more than 4,000 plants and ... Read more

$19.99 USD

An updated edition of the best-selling highly illustrated garden plant reference, featuring more than 8,000 plants and 4,000 photographs.Choose the right plants for your garden and find all the inspiration and guidance you need with the Encyclopedia of Plants & Flowers. Drawing on expert advice from the RHS, this best-selling book features a photographic catalogue of more than 4,000 plants and
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The Well-Gardened Mind

The Restorative Power of Nature

by Sue Stuart-Smith ...

One of Garden & Gun’s Favorite Books of 2020A distinguished psychiatrist and avid gardener offers an inspiring and consoling work about the healing effects of gardening and its ability to decrease stress and foster mental well-being in our everyday lives.The garden is often seen as a refuge, a place to forget worldly cares, removed from the “real” life that lies outside. But when we get our hands ... Read more

$15.99 USD

One of Garden & Gun’s Favorite Books of 2020A distinguished psychiatrist and avid gardener offers an inspiring and consoling work about the healing effects of gardening and its ability to decrease stress and foster mental well-being in our everyday lives.The garden is often seen as a refuge, a place to forget worldly cares, removed from the “real” life that lies outside. But when we get our hands
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Vancouver's Spring Flowers

February - April

by Rowena Kong ...

A photography journey through Vancouver's flora rich season of spring packed with dozens of images from cherry blossoms to tulips that will delight the curious nature lover. The pictures in this photobook are arranged in a timeline sequence according to the month(s) in which the flowers bloom for easy reference. ... Read more

$0.66 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A photography journey through Vancouver's flora rich season of spring packed with dozens of images from cherry blossoms to tulips that will delight the curious nature lover. The pictures in this photobook are arranged in a timeline sequence according to the month(s) in which the flowers bloom for easy reference.
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How Flowers Made Our World

The Story of Nature's Revolutionaries

by David George Haskell ...

**“A work of real passion.”—The New York Times"A seamless melding of poetry and science.”—Wall Street JournalAn exquisite exploration of the power of flowers, placing them at the center of the story of how evolution created the world we know today**We live on a floral planet, yet flowers don’t get the credit they deserve. We admire them for their aesthetics, not their power. In this examination of ... Read more

$16.99 USD

**“A work of real passion.”—The New York Times"A seamless melding of poetry and science.”—Wall Street JournalAn exquisite exploration of the power of flowers, placing them at the center of the story of how evolution created the world we know today**We live on a floral planet, yet flowers don’t get the credit they deserve. We admire them for their aesthetics, not their power. In this examination of
... Read more
Warning: Psychiatry Can Be Hazardous to Your Mental Health

by William Glasser, M.D. ...

How psychopharmacology has usurped the role of psychotherapy in our society, to the great detriment of the patients involved.William Glasser describes in Warning: Psychiatry Can Be Hazardous to Your Mental Health the sea change that has taken place in the treatment of mental health in the last few years. Millions of patients are now routinely being given prescriptions for a wide range of drugs ... Read more

$12.99 USD

How psychopharmacology has usurped the role of psychotherapy in our society, to the great detriment of the patients involved.William Glasser describes in Warning: Psychiatry Can Be Hazardous to Your Mental Health the sea change that has taken place in the treatment of mental health in the last few years. Millions of patients are now routinely being given prescriptions for a wide range of drugs
... Read more
Flower School

A Practical Guide to the Art of Flower Arranging

by Calvert Crary ...

Create the flower arrangements of your dreams to keep at home, take to the office, or display on any special occasion using the simple tips and tricks and masterful techniques taught by Executive Director and professor Calvert Crary and the master florists at FlowerSchool New York.FlowerSchool New York is one of the world's premiere institutes for floral design and artistry, offering career ... Read more

$15.99 USD

Create the flower arrangements of your dreams to keep at home, take to the office, or display on any special occasion using the simple tips and tricks and masterful techniques taught by Executive Director and professor Calvert Crary and the master florists at FlowerSchool New York.FlowerSchool New York is one of the world's premiere institutes for floral design and artistry, offering career
... Read more
Pests, Diseases and Disorders of Garden Plants

by Stefan Buczacki, Keith Harris ...

Essential for all gardeners, horticulturists, teachers, students and naturalists, this is a practical guide to dealing with the pests, diseases and disorders that commonly affect fruit, vegetables, trees and ornamental garden plants.A revision of the highly acclaimed Collins Guide to Pests, Diseases and Disorders first published in 1981, the book now features completely updated text, the addition ... Read more

$0.99 USD

Essential for all gardeners, horticulturists, teachers, students and naturalists, this is a practical guide to dealing with the pests, diseases and disorders that commonly affect fruit, vegetables, trees and ornamental garden plants.A revision of the highly acclaimed Collins Guide to Pests, Diseases and Disorders first published in 1981, the book now features completely updated text, the addition
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Wild Flowers

by Collins ...

The ideal portable companion, the world-renowned Collins Gem series returns with a fresh new look and updated material.This is the perfect pocket guide for nature enthusiasts keen to identify the wild flowers they might encounter on a walk along the coast or in the mountains, or a ramble through woodland, fields or wetlands.Authoritative text, beautiful photographs and detailed illustrations show ... Read more

$2.99 USD

The ideal portable companion, the world-renowned Collins Gem series returns with a fresh new look and updated material.This is the perfect pocket guide for nature enthusiasts keen to identify the wild flowers they might encounter on a walk along the coast or in the mountains, or a ramble through woodland, fields or wetlands.Authoritative text, beautiful photographs and detailed illustrations show
... Read more
Wildflowers and Other Plants of Texas Beaches and Islands

by Alfred Richardson ...

Series series Gorgas Science Foundation, Inc., Treasures of Nature Series
Winner, Carroll Abbott Memorial Award, Native Plant Society of Texas, 2002Many visitors to Texas beaches see only the sands between the surf and the first low dunes. Because few plants grow there, it's easy to get the impression that Texas beaches consist mostly of barren sand—while just the opposite is true. Beyond the dunes grow an amazing variety and abundance of native plants. Many of them, ... Read more

$19.43 USD

Winner, Carroll Abbott Memorial Award, Native Plant Society of Texas, 2002Many visitors to Texas beaches see only the sands between the surf and the first low dunes. Because few plants grow there, it's easy to get the impression that Texas beaches consist mostly of barren sand—while just the opposite is true. Beyond the dunes grow an amazing variety and abundance of native plants. Many of them,
... Read more
Southern African Wild Flowers - Jewels of the Veld

by John Manning ...

Southern African Wild Flowers takes readers on a journey through the diverse landscapes of the subregion, showcasing the unique richness of its wild flowers along the way. Each chapter focuses on a specific region, highlighting the most beautiful, interesting and rare plants occurring there.The journey begins at the Zambezi river and then moves down the eastern part of southern Africa through the ... Read more

$7.10 USD

Southern African Wild Flowers takes readers on a journey through the diverse landscapes of the subregion, showcasing the unique richness of its wild flowers along the way. Each chapter focuses on a specific region, highlighting the most beautiful, interesting and rare plants occurring there.The journey begins at the Zambezi river and then moves down the eastern part of southern Africa through the
... Read more
Texas Wildflowers

A Field Guide

by Campell Loughmiller, Lynn Loughmiller, Joe Marcus ...

Series series Texas Natural History Guides
With more than 175,000 copies sold, Texas Wildflowers has established itself as the go-to guide for identifying the state’s roadside flowers. This new edition has been completely reorganized by flower colors (and within each color section, by flowering season) to make it even easier to identify the flowers you see as you travel through Texas. Every wildflower is illustrated with a beautiful full ... Read more

$12.95 USD

With more than 175,000 copies sold, Texas Wildflowers has established itself as the go-to guide for identifying the state’s roadside flowers. This new edition has been completely reorganized by flower colors (and within each color section, by flowering season) to make it even easier to identify the flowers you see as you travel through Texas. Every wildflower is illustrated with a beautiful full
... Read more
London in Bloom

by Georgianna Lane ...

Acclaimed photographer Georgianna Lane explores the flower markets, gardens, and floral boutiques of LondonLondon in Bloom showcases the floral abundance of the English capital’s extraordinary parks, gardens, florists, and flower markets. In this companion to her popular books Paris in Bloom and New York in Bloom, Georgianna Lane takes us on a romantic floral tour of London, juxtaposing luscious ... Read more

$10.79 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Acclaimed photographer Georgianna Lane explores the flower markets, gardens, and floral boutiques of LondonLondon in Bloom showcases the floral abundance of the English capital’s extraordinary parks, gardens, florists, and flower markets. In this companion to her popular books Paris in Bloom and New York in Bloom, Georgianna Lane takes us on a romantic floral tour of London, juxtaposing luscious
... Read more
Gardening For Everyone

Growing Vegetables, Herbs, and More at Home

by 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 ... Read more

$9.99 USD

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
... Read more
Flowering vs. Non-Flowering Plants : Knowing the Difference - Biology 3rd Grade | Children's Biology Books

by Baby Professor ...

Why should you know the difference between flowering and non-flowering plants? It is to build your knowledge should you decide to become a scientist or a teacher in the future. In addition, you can never go wrong with some extra knowledge on your belt. At third grade, you deserve to know about everything and anything you're curious about. Have a great time reading! ... Read more

$3.59 USD

Why should you know the difference between flowering and non-flowering plants? It is to build your knowledge should you decide to become a scientist or a teacher in the future. In addition, you can never go wrong with some extra knowledge on your belt. At third grade, you deserve to know about everything and anything you're curious about. Have a great time reading!
... Read more
New York in Bloom

by Georgianna Lane ...

Discover the floral heart of New York City in this companion to the popular Paris in Bloom by acclaimed photographer Georgianna Lane.New York in Bloom leads you on a beautiful floral tour of the metropolis—past stylish floral studios and corner shops overflowing with fresh-cut blooms, through bustling flower markets, to blooming trees and lush public parks. With sumptuous photography, the ... Read more

$10.79 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Discover the floral heart of New York City in this companion to the popular Paris in Bloom by acclaimed photographer Georgianna Lane.New York in Bloom leads you on a beautiful floral tour of the metropolis—past stylish floral studios and corner shops overflowing with fresh-cut blooms, through bustling flower markets, to blooming trees and lush public parks. With sumptuous photography, the
... Read more
Daffodil

by Helen O'Neill ...

A beautifully illustrated, visually lush and intriguing book about the world's most popular and most powerful flower.The daffodil is the beautiful first flower of spring, the inspiration of poets, a treasure-trove to scientists and a symbol of everything from unrequited love, rebirth, eternal life and misfortune. Over centuries, the daffodil has been so many things to so many people: it was called ... Read more

Was $7.99 USD Now $6.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

A beautifully illustrated, visually lush and intriguing book about the world's most popular and most powerful flower.The daffodil is the beautiful first flower of spring, the inspiration of poets, a treasure-trove to scientists and a symbol of everything from unrequited love, rebirth, eternal life and misfortune. Over centuries, the daffodil has been so many things to so many people: it was called
... Read more
Everything Elderberry

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

by 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 ... Read more

$11.99 USD

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
... Read more

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