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Concise Flowers of the Himalaya
This concise edition features all of the illustrations contained in the definitive parent volume, with abbreviated descriptions, mostly of the illustrated species.
Flowers of Greece and the Balkans
Flowers of Greece and the Balkans is a unique field guide by one of the best-known botanists of our time. First published in 1987 and never surpassed, this volume names and describes nearly 3,000 species of flowering plants in the region. Many of the richest plant hunting areas in southeast Europe are described firsthand, and each description is accompanied by several line drawings. The book's most outstanding feature is 80 pages of color plates containing almost 500 photographs of flowers in their natural settings. The only comprehensive field guide for the region, this reissued version will delight all botanists, gardeners, conservationists, and naturalists interested in the flora of southeastern Europe.
The Concise Flowers of Europe
Plant lovers, botanists, and trained naturalists alike will welcome this valuable field companion to the flowers of Britain and Europe. Designed for quick and easy plant identification, the guide identifies over 1,000 flowers by plant type and color. Simple marginal symbols and a key at the back of the book show at a glance flower shape, habitat, and distribution. Nearly 2,000 color photographs enhance the text and permit easy identification of all the plants described. The common English names of plants as well as the scientific Latin names are provided, and a fully illustrated glossary of botanical terms rounds out this invaluable reference source. With or without a specialist's knowledge, users will consult The Concise Guide to the Flowers of Britain and Europe with pleasure and have at their fingertips a clear and accessible flower guide to accompany their travels.
Pharmacy and Drug Lore in Antiquity
Professor Scarborough brings together here fourteen of his essays on ancient drugs and pharmacy, dealing with aspects of a pharmacology and medical botany that incorporate magic, astrology, and alchemy, as well as the expected theoretical constructs of elements, qualities, and humors. Clinical application of salves for burns was a skill of long standing, as one essay demonstrates, and another suggests Hippocratic pharmacology's sophistication, as does consideration of the herbal lore in Theophrastus' remarkable Enquiry into Plants. A major concern among Greek, Roman, and Byzantine medical practitioners was toxicology and the fundamental collection of data on poisonous plants and animals, and...
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Ionian
Now celebrating its eleventh edition, Ionian has once again been thoroughly updated with new photos and plans. Covering the coast and islands southwards from Corfu to Finakounda and eastwards to Mesolongion, this much-loved guide contains more detail of many of the smaller anchorages and harbours than are comprehensively covered in Rod Heikell’s Greek Waters Pilot. Like its companions West Aegean and East Aegean, Ionian is ideal for charterers and flotilla sailors who are onboard for a relatively short time, but also for longer term cruisers on their own yachts who are looking for additional pilotage and background information for this popular cruising ground. As with all the Heikell guide...
Cyprus
Covering both the North and the South of Cyprus with equal detail and objectivity, this guide includes features on the island's turbulent history and current politics. It provides accounts of the island's attractions, from the popular beach resorts to the remote hillside villages, and reviews of the best places to eat, drink and sleep for every budget.
