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Ancient Trees: Trees That Live for a Thousand Years by Anna Lewington; Edward Parker (Photographer)
Category: Gardening | Series: National Trust History and Heritage Ser.
'Among all the varied productions with which Nature has adorned the surfaces of the earth, none awakens our sympathies, or interests our imagination so powerfully as those venerable trees, which seem to have stood the lapse of ages...' John Muir, 1868 A fascinating celebration of the some of the oldest ...Show more
Ancient Trees of the National Trust by Edward Parker
Category: Gardening
The National Trust is one of the largest private custodians of ancient trees in Europe. Amidst its properties are oak trees that support entire ecosystems, yew trees that were fully grown before the Romans arrived in Britain, and woodland that has remained virtually unchanged since the last ice age. It ...Show more
Ash by Edward Parker
Category: Animals & Nature | Series: Botanical Ser.
Elegant and beautiful, rich in history and supremely useful, the ash tree has played an extraordinary yet largely unrecognized part in shaping both our natural environment and the material culture and beliefs of millions of people around the world. Ash charts the evolution of this magnificent tree, and ...Show more
Brazil (Countries in Our World) by Edward Parker
Category: Languages and Reference | Series: Countries in Our World
Countries in Our World focuses on the countries that shape and influence our modern world. Each book examines physical features, daily life, industry, media, leisure and much more. Each title in Countries in our World is a mine of useful information ideal for school and project work.
Mexico: The Changing Face of by Edward Parker
Category: Fiction | Series: Changing Face of...
An authentic and up-to-date picture of Mexico today.
The Amazon by Edward Parker
Category: Fiction | Series: Great rivers of the world
Discusses the largest river in the world, including its history, geographical features, people and wildlife that live near it, and environmental problems such as deforestation.
The Living Wisdom of Trees : Natural history - Folklore - Symbolism - Healing by Fred Hageneder (photography Edward Parker)
Category: Spirituality
"The Living Wisdom of Trees" is a richly illustrated guide to the human significance of 55 trees, looking in particular at their botanical characteristics, their place in world myth, magic and folklore, the healing properties of their leaves, bark, nuts or berries, and (more briefly) their practical con ...Show more
The Most Important Point - Zen Teachings of Edward Espe Brown by Edward Espe Brown; Danny S. Parker (Editor)
Category: Mind, Body & Spirit
From master baker, cook, and Zen priest Edward Espe Brown comes a collection of timeless essays on Zen, food, and life itself. Brown was one of the first Westerners to be ordained a priest by Shunryu Suzuki Roshi, who had hoped that Zen might be transformed into a vibrant new form in the West. In The Mo ...Show more
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