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Discover the wonders at the centre of our planet's ecosystem.In ten short and accessible essays, science and nature writer Carolyn Fry takes us on an awe-inspiring journey of the Earth's lungs. From what makes a plant a tree and the incredible impact of forests, to how trees are under attack and what we can do to save them, this book will enthral and inform on the monumental power of the humble tree.Trees: 10 things you should know is an essen...

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A history of maritime exploration and the developing consciousness of the extent and features of the oceans, produced in collaboration with the National Maritime Museum.

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Travelling across the world and throughout history, this is the tale of the botanical pioneers who changed the face of landscapes. Published in collaboration with the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, it includes the intriguing story of plants including coconut trees, roses and numerous fruit and vegetables.

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No nation is quite so passionate about its gardens as the British and no organization embodies that passion more than the Royal Horticultural Society. Famous for its beautiful gardens at Wisley, Rosemoor, Hyde Hall and Harlow Carr, and its spectacular flower shows, such as Chelsea, Hampton Court and Tatton Park, the RHS is a quintessentially British institution. Yet the work of the Society encompasses so much more. In this book, which accompan...

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What is climate change? How will it affect us? And what can we do to stop it? "World leaders, environmentalists, and the international science community all agree that global warming is one of the largest and most intractable problems now confronting us. Yet it still remains a bewildering subject. "The Impact of Climate Change" tries to answer our urgent questions and help us understand exactly what's happening in the world around us. It expla...