Kathy Willis Book order

'Should be mandatory reading ... A superb book' CHRIS VAN TULLEKEN 'Fascinating, comprehensive and highly convincing' OBSERVER 'I defy anyone to read this book and not embrace a life with plants!' ISABELLA TREE We know the benefits of eating your greens, getting your 'five a day' or thirty plants a week. But what about the other ways that nature can help us lead healthier - and happier - lives? In this revolutionary book, Professor Kathy Willis reveals the surprising science behind the natural world and how we can harness its benefits to improve our health: whether it's gardening with your bare hands to boost your gut microbiome; letting the scent of roses make you a calmer and safer driver; or tuning into birdsong to help reduce stress - and even pain. With applications for everything from which way we walk to work to choosing where our kids go to school, Good Nature brings the latest scientific research into our homes and workplaces, showing us how we can live better, happier, healthier and longer.

Dr. Kathy Willis presents a groundbreaking exploration of the connection between nature and human health, revealing how our well-being is intertwined with the natural world. Through insightful analysis, the book encourages readers to perceive their environment differently, highlighting the profound impact of nature on physical and mental health. This work invites a deeper appreciation for the outdoors and promotes a holistic understanding of wellness.

Good Nature is a groundbreaking exploration that reveals how, if we bring nature more into our lives, it can help improve our health and well-being in so many unexpected ways. Oxford professor Kathy Willis has spent her career researching fossilised plants and plant matter - but when she stumbled across a study that showed that patients recovering from surgery improved faster jus[Bokinfo].

Bursting with fascinating facts and puzzles, this book offers hours of entertainment to artists and nature lovers. Beautiful and inspiring, the myriad activities in this book challenge the reader to discover something new and use their imagination to draw, decorate and design on every pull-out page.

This collection of 50 postcards features Katie Scott's incredible illustrations of all things botanical. From the rarest orchid to the common pineapple, each image is perfect for sending to friends or pinning on your wall -- back of box

From perennials to bulbs to tropical exotica, Botanicum is a feast of botanical knowledge. Written by specialist Kathy Willis, and with sumptuous illustrations by Katie Scott, you can discover the bizarre and beautiful plants of the world.

Tie-in to the landmark 25-part BBC Radio 4 series with Kew Gardens.