The Lichen Hunters
Author : O. L. Gilbert
Publisher :
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 29,4 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Science
ISBN :
The Vastening Omnibus
Author : Paul McAuley
Publisher : Gollancz
Page : 889 pages
File Size : 33,72 MB
Release : 2017-07-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1473222133
Book Description
IN THE MOUTH OF THE WHALE: Humanity's future rests on the shoulders of a Child from the past, and she must never know of the battles being fought for her . . . In the system of Fomalhaut, a war is being fought. The Quicks came long ago, refugees from the Solar System. The True arrived later, to find a declining civilisation and a system ripe for the taking. Then the Ghosts appeared, no longer human, unknowable, powerful and determined to drive out the Quick and the True. The battle continues, but the outcome is uncertain. Three lives will intersect, because there is something at the centre of their universe, something dangerous and growing and powerful. Something that is worth fighting for. And it will change everybody's life. EVENING'S EMPIRES: In the far future, a young man stands on a barren asteroid. His ship has been stolen, his family kidnapped or worse, and all he has on his side is a semi-intelligent spacesuit. The only member of the crew to escape, Hari has barely been off his ship before. It was his birthplace, his home and his future. He's going to get it back. Nobody is to be trusted.
The Fungal Pharmacy
Author : Robert Rogers
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 609 pages
File Size : 16,25 MB
Release : 2012-06-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1583945954
Book Description
The ultimate guide to maximizing the healing properties of medicinal mushrooms and lichens—featuring over 300 detailed plant profiles for easy mushroom identification Noted herbalist Robert Rogers introduces readers to more than 300 species of medicinal mushrooms and lichens found in North America. These fungi have the capacity to heal both the body and—through the process of myco-remediation—the planet itself. Throughout the book, he documents their success in optimizing the immune system and treating a wide range of acute and chronic diseases, including cardiovascular, respiratory, and liver problems, blood sugar disorders, cancer, and obesity. The Fungal Pharmacy also outlines the medicinal traits and unique properties of each mushroom or lichen, including: • active chemical components • preparation methods for extracts, essences, essential oils, and more • historical and modern-day usage • cultural, religious, and literary significance, with fun facts on etymology and history • plus, 200 full-color photos and thorough descriptions for easy identification The ultimate guide to identifying and healing with medicinal North American fungi, The Fungal Pharmacy is a valuable resource for mycologists, mushroom hunters, wild-crafters, and anyone interested in natural health care.
Moss and Lichen
Author : Elizabeth Lawson
Publisher : Reaktion Books
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 33,77 MB
Release : 2024-12-13
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1789149789
Book Description
A fascinating guide to the natural and cultural significance of mosses and lichens. Moss and Lichen is a celebration of the extraordinary biology, beauty, and resilience of two unassuming organisms. Endowed with unique abilities to thrive in extreme habitats, mosses and lichens defy easy categorization. Mosses, which are integral to the plant kingdom, and lichens, which are a kingdom unto themselves, colonize a variety of landscapes from rainforests to deserts to urban streets. Long neglected for lacking flowers, these organisms are now beloved for their significant role in maintaining the health of our world’s ecosystem. Elizabeth Lawson describes how mosses and lichens shape landscapes, prevent erosion, and sequester carbon, but she also offers a wide-ranging introduction to the biologists, artists, and writers inspired by their beauty. Moss and Lichen will inspire a newfound appreciation for these unsung heroes of the natural world.
Lichens of the North Woods
Author : Joe Walewski
Publisher : Adventure Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 36,19 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780979200601
Book Description
Lichens have the capability to dissolve granite. They are very colorful; oranges, yellows, greens, blacks and whites adorn trees, bedrock and even gravestones. This field guide spotlights 120 species, shown in color photos with natural history text.
Mushrooms
Author : Peter Marren
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 327 pages
File Size : 16,54 MB
Release : 2018-02-28
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1472958500
Book Description
Mushrooms, the first of a major new series of books on British natural history, provides a remarkable insight into the natural and human world of fungi. Peter Marren, in his inimitable, relaxed style, guides the reader through the extraordinary riches of this often overlooked group, from the amazing diversity of forms and lifestyles that populate the fungal landscape, to the pursuit of edible fungi for the pot, and the complexities of identification thrown up by our modern understanding of DNA. Throughout the book, the author tells a story rich in detail about how we have come to appreciate and, in some cases, fear the mushrooms and toadstools that are such an integral part of the changing seasons. Marren also provides a refreshingly candid view of our attempts to name species, the role of fungi in ecosystems, and our recent efforts to record and conserve them.
Plant Hunters
Author : Randel McGirr
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 29,95 MB
Release : 2014-02-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 130476706X
Book Description
Peaceful plant hunters are harassed by a variety of bullies who just don't seem to know how to mind their own business. You never know what kind of trouble you'll find while hunting for plants in the desert!
The Lichens of Ohio: Foliose lichens
Author : Conan J. Taylor
Publisher :
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 15,15 MB
Release : 1967
Category : Lichens
ISBN :
Book Description
The Lives of Lichens
Author : Robert Lücking
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 42,44 MB
Release : 2024-06-04
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0691247277
Book Description
A richly illustrated guide to lichens and their biology Existing at the margins of life, lichens are the result of symbiotic relationships between fungi and photosynthesizing partners in the form of algae or cyanobacteria. Comprising more than twenty thousand species, lichens are pioneers in diverse ecosystems, colonizing virtually any surface and growing at almost any altitude. Found in rainforests, polar regions, deserts, and your backyard, lichens embody a paradox of toughness and sensitivity, surviving trips to space yet endangered by even the slightest environmental changes from industrial pollution here on Earth. Lichens grow everywhere, but only on their own terms: no one has ever fully assembled a lichen in the lab from its component parts. The Lives of Lichens explores all facets of these peculiar organisms, blending stunning macrophotography and graphics with in-depth coverage of profiled species to provide an unforgettable tour of the marvelous world of lichens. Features a wealth of color illustrations Covers symbiosis, biology, architecture, evolution, taxonomy, and much more Provides an up-close look at lichens in their ecosystems Discusses human relationships with lichens Essential reading for nature lovers everywhere
The Visitor
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 16,77 MB
Release : 1849
Category : Christianity
ISBN :
