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    287,-

    "From our first cup of coffee in the morning to the stir-fry, salad, or spaghetti with tomato sauce we enjoy for dinner, there's no denying that the kitchen is where we come in contact with plants in a very special way. This new cookbook celebrates both the glorious variety of edible plants that make up a human diet as well as the vital work that the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew undertakes to better promote and support global biodiversity"--Publisher's description.

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    - an illustrated history
    av Martyn Rix
    296,-

    The book brings together and shows for the first time ever striking botanical art of Indian origin spanning a period of three hundred years, focussing in particular on the 18th and 19th centuries. Drawn mostly from original works held in the collections of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, some of the paintings have never been published before.

  • - The Kew Collection
    av RBG Kew
    521,-

    Marianne North was a remarkable Victorian traveller and painter, who traversed the globe recording the world's flora with her paintbrush and writing her experiences in her journal. In 1879 she offered her painting collection numbering over 800 to the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and at her own expense built a gallery to house them.

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    av Chris Thorogood
    452

    Field Guide to the Wild Flowers of the Eastern Mediterranean is the most comprehensive and up-to-date plant identification guide to the area, which has an exceptionally high number of endemic species, and a flora quite distinct from the western Mediterranean Basin. It features over 3,000 plants.

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    av Aaron P. Davis
    361,-

    This richly illustrated volume is the first complete atlas of coffee production in Ethiopia, birth-place of coffee drinking and the main home of wild arabica coffee.

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    - Second Edition
     
    252

    A guide to the commonly encountered and ecologically important plants of the tropics. In this second edition, an additional 17 plant families are described, bringing the total number to 104, all described in detail and richly illustrated showing the important identification characters.

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    - Over 70 of the best ancient avenues, forests and trees to visit
    av Tony Hall
    295,-

    Kew expert Tony Hall profiles over 70 of our amazing ancient trees, avenues and forests, revealing their locations across Britain and Ireland, and their cultural and natural history, botany and folklore.

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    av Graham Duncan
    614,-

    The Genus Agapanthus is a superbly illustrated, new classification of a universally popular group of plants. It is a unique combination of science, horticulture, botanical art and photography, presented in an easily accessible format.

  • - History & culture
    av Shahina A. Ghazanfar
    346

    This book is the first to explore and highlight the history of the plants mentioned in the Qur'?n, many of which are part of our everyday life, from pomegranates and grapes to ginger and garlic. Stunning botanical paintings bring the plants to life.

  • - a History of Tonic Water
    av Kim Walker
    246

    Just the Tonic is an accessible yet informative history of tonic water: its connections to the major disease malaria, the cure discovered in the bark of the cinchona tree and its constituent alkaloid quinine. It is a history deeply intertwined with botanical exploration and empire in the Victorian era, and the role of botanical gardens such as Kew.

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    - Orchid Print Album
    av Stephen Kirby
    415,-

    Rankafu showcases for the first time an exceptional set of orchid woodblock prints from early 20th century Japan. Considered masterworks of botanical art, the Rankafu prints are visually stunning and reproduced here in full colour, showcasing the fine details of this spectacular art form.

  • - A Very Intrepid Painter. Second edition.
    av Michelle Payne
    226

    This is the story of Marianne North, an unmarried middle-aged Victorian lady of comfortable means, who set off in 1871 on her first expedition to make a pictorial record of the tropical and exotic plants of the world.

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    av Barbara Oozeerally
    1 023,-

    This is the first illustrated book on magnolias and contains information on all species and around 100 hybrids, accompanied with over 150 stunning new paintings.

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  • av Brie Langley
    150,-

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    av Jenny Linford
    261,-

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    av Felicity Aylieff
    289

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    av Philip Seaton
    268

    Inspiring cultural and scientific stories of global orchid conservation with stunning colour photos.

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    av Marc Quinn
    268

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    av Christina Harrison
    233

    A celebration of trees with beautiful botanical art supported by entertaining and informative text.

  • av Chris Thorogood
    521,-

    A long-awaited field guide to the flora of the Canary Islands including over 2000 species.

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    136

    An exploration of important and commonly used medicinal plants showcased with 40 stunning paintings.

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    av Deni Bown
    596,-

    This essential text includes new taxa and advances in research to remain the go-to aroid handbook.

  • av Mark Seddon
    396

    A celebration of the British elm and positive hope for its future, with stunning photography.

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    136

    An illustrated celebration of poisonous plants. This unique series of pocketbooks from Kew offers a snapshot into the diverse and beautiful world of plants and fungi. Each book lavishly showcases choice examples from different groups or collections. From foxglove, deadly nightshade, hemlock, and yew to lily of the valley and angel's trumpet, this Kew Pocketbook is an exploration of some of the most commonplace and dangerous poisonous plants, showcased through forty stunning paintings from the Kew archives. Producing toxins to defend themselves and often displaying their toxicity in bold colors and patterns, these plants can be harmful and even deadly to humans and animals. The Library and Archives at Kew is one of the most extensive botanical libraries in the world, with the oldest item dating back to the 1370s. In this pocketbook series from Kew, each book presents forty botanical paintings from the collections, illustrating the variety within each group, as well as the diversity of the collection and artistic styles. An introductory chapter by Kew experts Melanie-Jayne Howes and Eliot Jan-Smith provides an overview of this plant group, and extended captions accompany each painting. The luxury finish on these books makes them a must-have gift item, printed on uncoated paper and with a cloth and foil finish.

  • av Manos Kanellos
    166

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    864,-

    Essential companion to anyone studying or working in the region, including botanists, conservation workers and ecologists.

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    838

    Volume 6 (5) covers Compositae in its entirety.

  • av Bryony Langley
    166

    This newest edition to the Kew Pocketbooks series showcases choice examples of house plants.

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