Edited with an introduction by Peter Wakelin. Part of the Modern Wales series. Originally published in 1945, Miner's Day tells of the coalmining life of the thirties in south Wales.
Allen J. Coombes Book order
January 1, 1951
Allen Coombes is a botanist with a particular passion for oaks, specializing in the Quercus genus. His expertise is evident in his publications dedicated to trees. He frequently contributes articles to prominent horticultural journals, sharing his deep knowledge with a wider audience. His work offers readers a profound understanding of the world of trees, with a special focus on oaks.
- 2021
- 2015
A guide to six hundred of the most impressive and beautiful leaves from around the world. From the familiar friends of our backyards to the giants of the deep woods, this book brings the forest to life - and to our living rooms.
- 2012
Botanical names are essential to accurate identification of plants but many gardeners find them unwieldy and intimidating. This book aims to provide the reader with an understanding of how a plant has acquired its name, and in doing so puts the plant in context and renders its name instantly more memorable.
- 2002
These Poor Hands
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Presents, in a documentary style, the working life of the miner as well as the author's experiences in the lock-outs of 1921 and 1926. This title intends to offer an account of the lives of miners and their families, and carries a sincere moral charge in its description of the waste of human potential that is industrial capitalism in decline.
- 1992
Trees
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Authoritative text, clear photography and systematic approach make the "Dorling Kindersley Handbook of Trees" the most comprehensive guide to a wide range of species from around the world. Packed with over 1000 full-colour photographs of more than 500 trees, it is designed to cut through the complicated identification process to enable you to recognize a species instantly. It features a photo-encyclopedic approach. For beginners and established enthusiasts alike the "Dorling Kindersley Handbook of Trees" explains what a tree is, how trees are classified and how to keep a record of trees you have seen. To help you in the initial stages of identification, the book provides a visual key that shows you the differences between conifers, broadleaves and palms; identifies each genus by leaf type; and, guides you to the correct species entry. A concise glossary defines technical and scientific terms. Identification is made easy. Expertly written and thoroughly authenticated each species entry combines a precise description with annotated photographs to highlight the tree's chief characteristics and distinguishing features. A full-colour illustration showing the spread, height and leaf persistence of the species as well as colour-coded bands providing at-a-glance facts for quick reference completes every entry.
