Highlighting 400 years of botanical history, this book showcases Oxford's remarkable collection of plant specimens, illustrations, and rare books. It delves into the contributions of various botanists and their collections, illustrating how they have significantly advanced our understanding of plant biology and classification over the centuries.
Set in the quiet town of Queen's Bridge, South Carolina, the story follows Sheriff Raleigh Myers as he grapples with a chilling murder that disrupts his plans for a vacation. The discovery in the swamps reveals a sinister underbelly to the seemingly peaceful community, prompting Myers and his friend Garrett McFadden to unravel a complex web of intrigue and darkness. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they must confront the town's horrific traditions and the potential dangers that accompany their pursuit of the truth.
From all appearances, The Sportsman, in Whitstable, Kent, is a standard English seaside pub. Following years of hard work, Stephen Harris has transformed this bucolic locale into an internationally acclaimed restaurant serving innovative regional cuisine that has earned it the top spot in Britain - and a cult following around the world. The simple, stylish recipes in Harris's debut cookbook epitomize all that's great about British cooking, and showcase his pared-back style, while his personal writings and memorabilia provide rare insight into an extraordinary life.
Humble yet vital, grasses are the ultimate staple crop, influencing our lives throughout humanity's biological, sociological and cultural history. This book explains the profound and oft-neglected importance of the botanical marvel.
Sunflowers unravels the interplay between the biology of sunflowers and human cultures over the last 6,000 years. It explores our fascination with the family and how our uses of the plants have changed over millennia.
Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression in Roxboro, Alabama, the narrative follows Sara and her son Sam as they navigate economic hardship and community hypocrisy. Facing the relentless antagonism of Milton Marion, the town's powerful figure, Sara finds unexpected allies in a defiant farmer, a redemption-seeking sheriff, and a courageous bootlegger. Together, they challenge Marion's control, ultimately helping Sara discover love and a sense of family amidst adversity.
The plot centers on Stephen Moore, a successful lawyer and mystery writer, who returns to Ivory College for homecoming weekend to investigate a homicide linked to a hazing incident involving the Lambda Phi Psi Fraternity. As he delves deeper, Moore uncovers troubling secrets within the fraternity, suggesting that the death of pledge Darnell Ellis may not have been an accident after all. The narrative explores themes of brotherhood, secrecy, and the dark side of college traditions.
Set in the vibrant past of Florida, this humorous adventure follows a father and son as they embark on fishing and hunting escapades filled with wild revelry. The narrative is enriched with entertaining tales and a touch of spirits, enhancing the frolicsome atmosphere and the comedic interactions between the characters.
In the skies above wartime Germany an RAF navigator-bomber from New Zealand and a Luftwaffe pilot seek out their targets, testing the gap between success and their own destruction as they cross each other's paths. This book reaches across the divide of years, of geography, of nationality to tell their story.
Featuring superb and rare images, The Beauty of the Flower reveals the fascinating stories behind botanical illustration.