'Succession' is the term used to describe the phenomenon of changes in vegetational types in both time and space. The subject of the colonization and exploitation of 'new' areas by plants is a key one in ecology and this book summarizes the theoretical arguments currently raging about the topic.[...]

This is an updated and expanded edition of the successful Thirty-Five Oriental Philosophers. It draws together thinkers from all the major Eastern philosophical traditions, and from the earliest times to the present day.[...]

The second edition of Instant Notes in Plant Biology, has been both updated and reorganized and gives an insight into the whole of plant science, integrating structure, function and physiology. A major addition is the section on understanding plants which introduces the major techniques in plant sci[...]

Part of a series which looks at the life cycles of familiar animals and plants. This title contains Question boxes which encourage children to make predictions about what is coming up in the text. It includes animal and plant maps, and life cycle diagrams which summarise the life cycles with artwork[...]

This dictionary contains about 30,000 vernacular and literary English names of plants (plus a few American), both wild and cultivated, with their botanical name and a brief account of the names' meaning if known. It was conceived as part of the author's wider interest in plant and tree lore, and eth[...]

Silicon (Si) plays a significant role in the resistance of plants to multiple stresses including biotic and abiotic stresses. Silicon is also the only element that does not damage plants when accumulated in excess. However, the contribution of Si to plant growth has been largely ignored due to its u[...]

"With a Foreword by Beyonce, and an Introduction by Dr. Dean Ornish "
A groundbreaking vegan program designed to transform your mental, emotional, and physical health in just 22 days.
Founded on the principle that it takes 21 days to make or break a habit, "The 22-Day Revolution "is a plant[...]