Authors:Jennifer A. Mather, Roland C. Anderson, James B. Woo
Publisher: Timber Press
Keywords: invertebrate, intelligent, ocean, octopus
Number of Pages: 240
Published: 2010-05-21
List price: $25.95
ISBN-10: 1604690674
ISBN-13: 9781604690675

The visually arresting and often misunderstood octopus has long captured popular imagination. With an alien appearance and an uncanny intellect, this exceptional sea creature has inspired fear in famous lore and legends - from the giant octopus attack in 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea to Ursula the sea witch in The Little Mermaid. Yet its true nature is more wondrous still. After decades of research, the authors reveal a sensitive, curious, and playful animal with remarkable intelligence, an ability to defend itself with camouflage and jet propulsion, an intricate nervous system, and advanced pr

Author: Martin Page
Publisher: Timber Press
Keywords: guide, gardener, essential, citrus, growing
Number of Pages: 192
Published: 2008-12-17
List price: $34.95
ISBN-10: 0881929069
ISBN-13: 9780881929065

The unique foliage, aromatic flowers, and dramatic colors of citrus add an exotic touch to the garden, terrace, deck, or balcony. The delicious and nutritious fruits they harvest are a draw to an ever-increasing number of people interested in growing their own food. Martin Page charts the introduction of citrus to the western world, celebrates their unique flavors and diverse uses, and recommends the best varieties for garden cultivation. The detailed cultivation advice describes how to grow the trees in all climates, includes tips on overwintering, and shows how to tend to trees in pots, smal

Author: John Busby
Publisher: Timber Press
Keywords: birds, drawing
Number of Pages: 144
Published: 2005-01-15
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 0881926973
ISBN-13: 9780881926972

Birds are inspirational subjects for any artist: the variety of shapes, colors, sizes, movements, and contexts means that anyone with an interest in drawing or painting from life will find birds challenging and deserving of their time. This book is written for a range of people — for beginners taking their first steps in a knotty subject, for more experienced artists wishing to tackle birds in flight, and for anyone who simply wants to see birds afresh. This book is published in association with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB). As Europe’s biggest wildlife conserva

Author: Roger Turner
Publisher: Timber Press
Keywords: gardens, sizes, plants, life, larger, perennials
Number of Pages: 260
Published: 2009-06-03
List price: $34.95
ISBN-10: 0881928895
ISBN-13: 9780881928891

Grow up instead of out with tall perennials. These towering giants spice up borders, create drama, and can stop passers-by in their tracks, leaving them to wonder, What on earth is that?Tall Perennials features Roger Turner’s hand-picked selection of high-performing perennials that all check in at over five feet. Spiky and ferocious, statuesque and architectural,bold and brilliantly colored, these are larger-than-life, hardy, and easy-to-grow plants that help create scale and proportion in gardens of any size. Split into two parts, Tall Perennials includes introductory chapters on the pl

Authors:Roberta B. Case, Frederick W. Case,
Publisher: Timber Press
Keywords: trilliums
Number of Pages: 288
Published: 2009-03-27
List price: $49.95
ISBN-10: 1604690755
ISBN-13: 9781604690750

Both field guide and gardener’s handbook, this book covers all 45 species of trilliums worldwide. The authors trekked all over North America to photograph the 38 American species in the wild.

Authors:Gideon Smith, Ben-Erik van Wyk,
Publisher: Timber Press
Keywords: primer, succulents, garden
Number of Pages: 320
Published: 2008-09-01
List price: $34.95
ISBN-10: 0881929549
ISBN-13: 9780881929546

Succulents and rock garden plants have become popular for their ease of cultivation, diversity of form, and striking colors. Their natural drought tolerance makes them especially useful for gardens in arid climates and water-conserving gardens. The Garden Succulents Primer is a user-friendly identification guide. It includes detailed descriptions of more than 400 well-known succulents and their close relatives that will allow readers to quickly determine the family to which a succulent belongs. Descriptions are supported with 450 color photographs that showcase each plant’s distinctive s

Authors:Michael Wink, Ben-Erik van Wyk,
Publisher: Timber Press
Keywords: world, plants, poisonous, altering, mind
Number of Pages: 464
Published: 2008-09-24
List price: $49.95
ISBN-10: 0881929522
ISBN-13: 9780881929522

Written by respected professors of botany and pharmaceutical biology, this is the definitive account of plants and mushrooms used for poison darts, traditional medicine, ceremonial and spiritual purposes, and recreational drugs. Hazardous plants are commonly used as garden ornamentals, potted plants, or florist flowers, yet many people are unaware of the dangers posed by the toxins derived from them. In addition to exploring plants that are ingested, the authors also treat plants that cause irritation and inflammation of the skin and mucous membranes. A special focus is given to psychoactive p