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The botany of desire : a plant's-eye view of the world / by Pollan, Michael.(CARDINAL)265841;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-256) and index.1350L
Subjects: Human-plant relationships.;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 6
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The botany of desire [large print] a plant's-eye view of the world / by Pollan, Michael.(CARDINAL)265841;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 338-353).
Subjects: Large print books.; Human-plant relationships.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The botany of desire : our surprising relationship with plants / by Pollan, Michael,author.(CARDINAL)265841; Chevat, Richie,author.(CARDINAL)300143;
"In this entertaining young readers edition of the environmental studies classic, Michael Pollan demonstrates how people and domesticated plants have formed a reciprocal relationship. He links four fundamental human desires--sweetness, beauty, energy, and control--with the plants that satisfy them: the apple, the tulip, coffee, and the potato. In telling the stories of four familiar species, Pollan illustrates how the plants have evolved to satisfy humankind's most basic yearnings. And just as we've benefited from these plants, we have also helped them to thrive."Includes bibliographical references (pages 202-204).Preface -- Introduction : The Bees and me -- Desire : Sweetness / Plant : The apple -- Desire : Beauty / Plant : The tulip -- Desire : Energy / Plant : Coffee and tea -- Desire : Control / Plant : The potato -- Epilogue : Patterns with nature.
Subjects: Young adult literature.; Human-plant relationships.;
Available copies: 7 / Total copies: 7
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Plants. [videorecording] : grow your knowledge / by Warrington, Ben,film director.; H., Jarvis,on-screen participant.; Plants (Firm),publisher.;
Jarvis H.In this captivating new documentary series we will delve into the spectacular and breathtaking world of plants. Discover plants and their relation to mankind as revealed by the latest scientific discoveries as well as age-old traditions linking us to the plant world.DVD, region 0, NTSC; wide screen (1.78:1)
Subjects: Nonfiction films.; Documentary films.; Cactus.; Plants.; Human-plant relationships.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Sprout lands : tending the endless gift of trees / by Logan, William Bryant,author.(CARDINAL)178443;
Includes bibliographical references and index.A tree to save New York -- Forgotten words -- Remembering -- The sprout lands -- Favorite things -- Branching -- Spaghetti forest -- On the levels -- The invention of the street -- The spring -- Mother hazel -- To lay a hedge -- Can you handle it? -- Space invaders -- A walk in the twelfth century -- Boat wood -- Hill girt -- The commons -- Remembering the future -- The rhythm of trees -- Standing and sitting -- Instrument of light -- Making good sticks -- The paradise of sprouts -- When wood won't sprout -- Sami pine -- Harvest of mast -- Nagereba -- Into the woods -- Ever more -- Volunteers -- What White's willow said."Once, farmers knew how to make a living hedge and fed their flocks on tree-branch hay. Rural people knew how to prune hazel to foster abundance: both of edible nuts, and of straight, strong, flexible rods for bridges, walls, and baskets. Townspeople cut their beeches to make charcoal to fuel ironworks. Shipwrights shaped oaks to make hulls. No place could prosper without its inhabitants knowing how to cut their trees so they would sprout again. Pruning the trees didn't destroy them. Rather, it created the healthiest, most sustainable and most diverse woodlands that we have ever known. In this journey from the English fens to Spain, Japan, and California, William Bryant Logan rediscovers what was once an everyday ecology. He offers us both practical knowledge about how to live with trees to mutual benefit and hope that humans may again learn what the persistence and generosity of trees can teach." --amazon.com.
Subjects: Trees.; Human-plant relationships.;
Available copies: 8 / Total copies: 9
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Around the world in 80 plants / by Drori, Jonathan,Author(DLC)no2018085476; Clerc, Lucille,Illustrator(DLC)no2016089394;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 206-211) and index.An inspirational and beautifully illustrated book that tells the stories of 80 plants from around the globe. In his follow-up to the bestselling Around the World in 80 Trees, Jonathan Drori takes another trip across the globe, bringing to life the science of plants by revealing how their worlds are intricately entwined with our own history, culture and folklore. From the seemingly familiar tomato and dandelion to the eerie mandrake and Spanish 'moss' of Louisiana, each of these stories is full of surprises. Some have a troubling past, while others have ignited human creativity or enabled whole civilizations to flourish. With a colorful cast of characters all brought to life by illustrator Lucille Clerc, this is a botanical journey of beauty and brilliance.
Subjects: Plants.; Human-plant relationships; Plant ecology;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Gods, wasps, and stranglers : the secret history and redemptive future of fig trees / by Shanahan, Mike,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 168-196).They are trees of life and trees of knowledge. They are wish-fulfillers rainforest royalty more precious than gold. They are the fig trees, and they have affected humanity in profound but little-known ways. Gods, Wasps and Stranglers tells their amazing story. Fig trees fed our pre-human ancestors, influenced diverse cultures and played key roles in the dawn of civilization. They feature in every major religion, starring alongside Adam and Eve, Krishna and Buddha, Jesus and Muhammad. This is no coincidence - fig trees are special. They evolved when giant dinosaurs still roamed and have been shaping our world ever since. These trees intrigued Aristotle and amazed Alexander the Great. They were instrumental in Kenya's struggle for independence and helped restore life after Krakatoa's catastrophic eruption. Egypt's Pharaohs hoped to meet fig trees in the afterlife and Queen Elizabeth II was asleep in one when she ascended the throne. And all because 80 million years ago these trees cut a curious deal with some tiny wasps. Thanks to this deal, figs sustain more species of birds and mammals than any other trees, making them vital to rainforests. In a time of falling trees and rising temperatures, their story offers hope. Ultimately, it's a story about humanity's relationship with nature. The story of the fig trees stretches back tens of millions of years, but it is as relevant to our future as it is to our past.
Subjects: Ficus (Plants); Human-plant relationships.; Gardening.;
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Lessons from plants / by Montgomery, Beronda L.,author;
Includes bibliographical references and indexIntroduction: A sense of self -- A changing environment -- Friend or foe -- Risk to win -- Transformation -- A diverse community -- A plan for success -- Conclusion: Groundskeeping"What would a plant do? It is an unusual question. But, as Beronda L. Montgomery shows, humans can learn a great deal from these organisms. Lessons from Plants unpacks the "senses" and skills of highly adaptive organisms that overcome immense challenges en route to flourishing"--
Subjects: Human-plant relationships; Plants; Botany;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Wildscape : trilling chipmunks, beckoning blooms, salty butterflies, and other sensory wonders of nature / by Lawson, Nancy,1970-author.(CARDINAL)342385;
Includes bibliographical references."From Nancy Lawson, author of The Humane Gardener, an insightful and personal exploration of the vibrant web of nature outside our back door--where animals and plants perceive and communicate using marvelous sensory capabilities we are only beginning to understand"--Lawson provides an insightful and personal exploration of the vibrant web of nature outside our back door. She shows how animals and plants perceive and communicate using marvelous sensory capabilities we are only beginning to understand. You'll learn of ultrasound clicks humans can't hear, and ultraviolet color humans can't see. By learning to appreciate the natural environment from the sensory perspective of our wild neighbors, we can learn how to respect and nurture the habitats they need to survive. -- adapted from back cover
Subjects: Informational works.; Human ecology.; Human-animal relationships.; Human-plant relationships.;
Available copies: 11 / Total copies: 12
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The natural history of flowers / by Fogden, Michael,author.; Fogden, Patricia,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-205) and index.Flowers and humans -- The evolution of flowering plants -- Flowers -- Pollination syndromes -- Pollinator behavior -- Mimicry and deceit in flowers -- Flower predators, nectar thieves, and flower defenses -- Antipollinators -- The flower's final act: seed production and dispersal -- Seed dispersal syndromes -- Fruit spoilers and seed predators -- The seasonality of flowering and fruiting -- Pollination, seed dispersal, and coevolution -- Selected neotropical plant families, genera, and species -- Glossary.Flowers have played an important role in human culture for thousands of years, symbolizing love, sorrow, and renewal. They provide bursts of color to homes and gardens and convey messages to friends, family, and significant others. Yet we often overlook their real purpose--why do flowers exist and why are they certain colors, shapes, and smells? In nature, flowers are key to healthy ecosystems and play a functional role, increasing a plant's chances for survival. Flowers have evolved to attract specific pollinators and to take advantage of climate variables and animal migration to disperse seeds, ensuring that the species will survive. These fine-tuned methods have evolved over a long period of time, and the importance of pollination and seed dispersal to a healthy environment cannot be overstated. As climate change places pressure on animals and plants, it is also challenging these methods flowers have developed for survival. The Fogdens describe flowers' functions and structures, pollination and seed dispersal methods, and close the book with descriptions of their favorite tropical flowers. The information is illustrated with intimate photographs of flowers and pollinators.
Subjects: Flowers.; Human-plant relationships.; Animal-plant relationships.;
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