Hong Kong: The Chinese University Press, 2006. Ip Kung Sau (illustrations). First Edition. Hardcover. Living in a crowded city need not mean uprooting one’s connection with Nature. Arthur van Langenberg takes the mystery out of city gardening. He shows, in down-to-earth terms, how it is possible to connect with Mother..... More
London: Orion Books, 2012. Reissue. Trade Paperback. In revealing what worked in her own garden, Beth Chatto passes on a wealth of advice gleaned from her personal experience. She provides detailed - and accessible - ideas on garden management, plans for every type of soil and situation, nearly twenty specially..... More
San Ramon, CA: Ortho Books, 1989. Reprint. Softcover. These days, people crave gardens that fill the soul and comfort the body. Japanese gardening answers those yearnings. This book demonstrates how to: - Create a feeling of sanctuary - Make tranquil spaces - Arrange plants and ornaments Use..... More
Singapore: Oxford University Press, 1985. Reissue. Trade Paperback. Hose was a noted member of the Brookes' civil service in Sarawak from the end of the 19th to the early 20th century. As with many of his type, he also found time to explore and write about the country and its..... More
North Carolina: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, 2006. First Edition (stated). Hardcover. The story behind ginseng is as remarkable as the root itself. Prized for its legendary curative powers, ginseng launched the rise to power of China's last great dynasty; inspired battles between France and England; and sparked a boom..... More
London: Bounty Books, 2004. Reprint. Hardcover. More
New Haven: Yale University Press, 2006. Joyce A. Powzyk (illustrations), Kevin Koy (maps). First Edition (presumed), First Printing. Hardcover. A country uncommonly rich in plants, animals, and natural habitats, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam shelters a significant portion of the world’s biological diversity, including rare and unique organisms and an..... More
New York: Anchor Books, 1972. Chin-Yee Lai (cover design). Reprint. Softcover. First published in 1972, The Foxfire Book was a surprise bestseller that brought Appalachia’s philosophy of simple living to hundreds of thousands of readers. Whether you wanted to hunt game, bake the old-fashioned way, or learn the art of..... More
New York: Anchor Books, 1972. Chin-Yee Lai (cover design). Reprint. Softcover. First published in 1972, The Foxfire Book was a surprise bestseller that brought Appalachia’s philosophy of simple living to hundreds of thousands of readers. Whether you wanted to hunt game, bake the old-fashioned way, or learn the art of..... More
New York: Anchor Books, 1972. Chin-Yee Lai (cover design). Reprint. Softcover. First published in 1972, The Foxfire Book was a surprise bestseller that brought Appalachia’s philosophy of simple living to hundreds of thousands of readers. Whether you wanted to hunt game, bake the old-fashioned way, or learn the art of..... More
New York: Museum of Modern Art, 1964. Joseph Bourke Del Valle (book design). First Edition (presumed). Softcover. More
Neptune City: T.F.H. Publications, 1987. Second Edition. Paperback. The only book in the English language which considers the total koi pond, including the microscopic life which is so very important to the well-being of the pond and the fishes in it. Most of the microscopic life is shown in magnificent..... More
London: Mitchell Beazley, 2011. Reprint. Outsize Hardcover. Heavy item, extra handling fees for local delivery. Trees is a fully illustrated guide to more than 600 trees. The text sparkles with fact and folklore, illuminating the subject with authority and enthusiasm. Fully updated, it includes all the newest tree varieties and..... More
Santa Barbara, CA: Woodbridge Press Publishing Company, 1992. First Edition. Paperback. More
London: Gaia Books, 2007. First Edition. Softcover. More
Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1977. George Ulrich. First Edition. Seventh Printing. Softcover (outsized). On James Crockett via The Guardian: Guest blogger Amanda Thomsen is a landscape designer whose Kiss My Aster blog graces Horticulture magazine. She takes up the family gardening theme begun by Garden Monkey with a...... More
London: Duckworth Overlook, 2008. First Edition. Hardcover. The amazing tale of one of history's most daring acts of biopiracy-and how it changed history In this thrilling real-life account of bravery, greed, obsession, and ultimate betrayal, award- winning writer Joe Jackson brings to life the story of fortune hunter Henry..... More
Malaysia: Marshall Cavendish Editions, 2009. K.M. Wong (ed.). Softcover. Herbs are indeed "nature's gift to mankind" and have had fascinating uses since the dawn of history. Events such as the spice wars in the Malay Archipelago attest to their importance. In our time, there is a strong interest in herbs..... More
Chatswood NSW: Reed Books, 1994. Jenny Taranto, Marion Westmacott. Reprint. Softcover. More
Woodbridge: Notcutts Nurseries Ltd, 1973. Paperback. Plant catalogue. More
Berkeley: Ten Speed Press, 1997. Bo Mossberg (illustrations). First Printing. Softcover. A charming collection of historical facts about and description of the appearance, geography, habitat, and culinary qualities of the delectable chanterelle mushrooms of Europe and North America. Includes a number of classic recipes. Fine color illustrations of chanterelles and..... More
New York: Princeton Architectural Press, 1998. First Edition (stated). Softcover. More
London: Pavilion Books Ltd, 1989. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Extra shipping charge for heavier item. More
London: Phoenix House, 1964. Cynthia Hunt (text drawings). First Edition. Hardcover. More
New York: Prentice Hall Press, 1986. Third Edition (as stated on title page). First Prentice Hall Edition. Hardcover (Outsized). More
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