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Trees: From Root to Leaf - Hardcover, by Smith Paul - Very Good u
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A book that has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Type
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780226824178
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
University of Chicago Press
ISBN-10
0226824179
ISBN-13
9780226824178
eBay Product ID (ePID)
22057242728
Product Key Features
Book Title
Trees : from Root to Leaf
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2022
Topic
Life Sciences / Botany, Environmental Conservation & Protection, Plants / Trees
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Science
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.4 in
Item Weight
68.1 Oz
Item Length
11.1 in
Item Width
9.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2022-932774
Reviews
"There are many books published on trees, but none quite like this one. The focus on trees from biological, ecological, and cultural perspectives; the array of diverse examples; and the excellence in design and illustration--all paired with the author's considerable personal experience--make this book stand out."--Sir Peter Crane, author of Ginkgo: The Tree That Time Forgot, Trees provides its readers with a copiously illustrated compendium of information arranged and presented in a manner that makes it very accessible to all regardless of their previous familiarity with the subject. . . . If you have an interest in learning more about these remarkable organisms but perhaps don't know where to begin doing so, Trees is most certainly a book about which you should know. It would also make a lovely gift for most anyone whose interests incline toward natural history., Smith's stunning prose and fabulous illustrations make his book, Trees , an essential volume for both tree lovers and tree professionals. He not only celebrates trees, but also interweaves amazing facts and essential biology about these essential woody denizens of our planet. From seeds to leaves and form, bark, wood, flowers, and fruits, the book is an inspirational journey through the stories of diverse trees, and their impact on humankind. I loved it!, In a world that is turning to trees to help solve the climate and biodiversity crises, Paul Smith's Trees provides all of the ecological knowledge we need to use these essential plants to their greatest effectiveness. A fascinating read from root to leaf!, There are many books published on trees, but none quite like this one. The focus on trees from biological, ecological, and cultural perspectives; the array of diverse examples; and the excellence in design and illustration--all paired with the author's considerable personal experience--make this book stand out., Dendrites, the branched extensions of nerve cells, are named after the Greek dendron , or 'tree'. 'We think with trees,' says the foreword to this engaging, enchantingly illustrated global study by plant ecologist and conservationist Paul Smith, organized by life cycle into sections from 'Seeds' to 'Fruits', including art and architecture., Praise for Smith's The Book of Seeds "Handsome and handy. . . . Learn here about achenes like rhubarb seeds, which are dispersed by the wind. Or samaras, like the seeds of the English elm, found in the middle of two transparent green wings." New York Times
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
582.16
Table Of Content
Foreword by Robert Macfarlane Introduction Seeds Introduction Coconuts Architecture Size Dispersal Adaptations Distance Travelled Colour Fruits Seed Banks and the Seed Cathedral Millennium Seed Bank Heatherwick Studio''s Seed Cathedral Leaves Introduction Biomimicry Art Architecture Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven Shape Pattern Texture Defences Form Introduction Architecture Landscape Architecture Climatic Adaptations Tree Crown Mapping Oldest Living Species Bonsai Trees Root Systems Sentience and Mythology Spirituality Art Bark Introduction Adaptations Colour Medicines and Uses Texture Dyes Cork Resins, Gums and Latex Frankincense Architecture Tree Damage Wood Introduction Wayfarer''s Chapel Trunk Layers Use of Timber through the Ages Wood Density Colour Types of Timber Architecture The Mopane Tree Deforestation and Afforestation Design and Technology Flowers Introduction Figs Blossoms Pollination Methods Anatomy Origin of Different Flowering Tree Species Japan''s Cherry Blossom Forecast Flower-viewing in Japan Hanami Fashion Design and Technology Fruits Introduction Mutiny on the Bounty Size and Weight Most Popular Fruits by Production Apple Varieties Health Benefits Fruit-based Fashion Fruit Juices and Beverages Fruit and Alcohol Architecture Art Symbiosis Introduction Tree Symbionts Screw Pine of Madagascar Species Network Ferns Lichens and Mosses Threatened Tree Species Causes of Tree Extinction Decline in Tree Species Trees in Children''s Literature Design Trees and Us Introduction Urban Planning Timber Houses The World''s Forests Sacred Timber Buildings and Objects Tree-based Products Ecosystem Services The Global Tree Assessment Furniture Maple Tapping Chengdu City Further Reading Arboreta and Botanic Gardens About the Authors and Acknowledgments Credits Glossary Index
Synopsis
Trees seen like never before--a world expert presents a stunning compendium, illuminating science, conservation, and art. Trees provoke deep affection, spirituality, and creativity. They cover about a third of the world's land and play a crucial role in our environmental systems--influencing the water, carbon, and nutrient cycles and the global climate. This puts trees at the forefront of research into mitigating our climate emergency; we cannot understate their importance in shaping our daily lives and our planet's future. In these lavish pages, ecologist Paul Smith celebrates all that trees have inspired across nearly every human culture throughout history. Generously illustrated with over 450 images and organized according to tree life cycle--from seeds and leaves to wood, flowers, and fruit--this book celebrates the great diversity and beauty of the 60,000 tree species that inhabit our planet. Surprising photography and infographics will inspire readers, illustrating intricate bark and leaf patterns, intertwined ecosystems, colorful flower displays, archaic wooden wheels, and timber houses. In this lavishly illustrated book, Smith presents the science, art, and culture of trees. As we discover the fundamental and fragile nature of trees and their interdependence, we more deeply understand the forest without losing sight of the magnificent trees.
LC Classification Number
QK475.6.S65 2022
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