Nigel Smith Book order

Focusing on ethnobotany, this comprehensive listing explores 50 botanical families and 207 species of Amazon fruits, detailing their uses by local populations. Lavishly illustrated with high-quality photographs, the book incorporates Dr. Smith's meticulous research and an extensive list of references. It serves as a foundational resource for scholars in plant sciences and ethnobotanical studies, as well as for general readers interested in the latest findings from a leading expert in Amazonian flora.

Smith's second book of poetry 'An Elusive Peace' is a collection of diverse poems dealing with illness, conscience, regret and many other subjects that enable us to or prevent us from finding peace.

Maritime folklore thrives in the Malacca Straits, where tales of pirates and treasure intertwine with narratives of battles, deceptions, lost love, and shipwrecks. This rich tapestry of stories captures the adventurous spirit and historical significance of the region, showcasing its allure and the myriad experiences of those who navigated its waters.

Examines the impact the great industrial transformation of eighteenth-century Britain had on both the domestic and international scenes. Considering the nature and significance of revolutions in industry, power and transport and the formation of an industrial working class. It also questions who benefited from it.

This new series promises to deliver laugh-out-loud humor tailored for girls, crafted by the comedic talents of Nigel Smith, known for his work in TV and radio. The engaging storyline and relatable characters are designed to entertain and resonate with a young female audience, making it a delightful addition to their reading list.

Nat's class is going on a week-long field trip to hunt for fossils. Cue: mouldy log cabins, potholing, map reading and more totally boring 'geography stuff' all the things that Nat hates and Dad loves! Of course he volunteers to come along on the trip as a parent helper. Normally Nat would strictly forbid Dad's attendance but he's finally applied for a 'proper' job teaching survival skills to juvenile delinquents which will keep him busy and stop him interfering in her life! If all goes well on this trip, he'll definitely get the job. Nat just needs to keep Dad away from the canoes and anything involving a zip wire, oh and perhaps they shouldn't venture up the rather treacherous-looking mountain Bleak Peak during the strongest storm of all time

The laugh-out-loud funny girl-series returns - and Nat is more embarrassed than ever! From TV and radio comedy writing talent Nigel Smith.

Nathalia Buttface becomes famous in the wrong way when an embarrassing video of her dancing is posted online by her dad. The video goes viral, everyone knows who Nathalia is, and she finds notoriety is not fun. But she now has a profile and people wanting to use her newfound celebrity. How can she make the best out of this situation?

The book examines the significant impact of human activities on the proliferation of palm trees in Amazonian landscapes, highlighting their cultural, economic, and ecological importance. It traces the historical relationship between humans and palms, detailing how these trees have been integral to the lives of local populations since the arrival of early hunters and gatherers over 20,000 years ago. Through this lens, the narrative reveals the deep interconnection between people and their environment in shaping the region's biodiversity.

The book evaluates two methodologies for understanding historic landscape character: the Rural Settlement Atlas and Historic Landscape Characterisation exercises. It focuses on the upland Upper Calder Valley, an underexplored area in landscape history. The author applies both methodologies, comparing their results with traditional approaches. A critical discussion of their common morphological basis precedes the evaluation, culminating in a new model that merges historical processes with morphological attributes, aiming for broader applicability beyond the South Pennines.