Synopsis (from book cover):
Now Katherine Swift, one of the most acclaimed gardening writers of her generation, takes a fresh look at the garden she created over twenty years in the grounds of Dower House at Morville, meditating on everything from the terrain and its history, to the plants and trees, and the odd habits of [...]
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6 Comments CherryPie on Sep 26th 2012
… Biography of a Genius
Synopsis (from the back cover):
Nikola Tesla (1856-1943), credited as the inspiration for radio, robots, and even radar, has been called the patron saint of modern electricity. Based on original material and previously unavailable documents, this acclaimed book is the definitive biography of the man considered by many to be the founding [...]
6 Comments CherryPie on Apr 11th 2012
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The Cosmic Serpent… by Jeremy Narby
…DNA and the Origins of Knowledge
Synopsis from the book cover:
While living among Peruvian Indians, anthropologist Jeremy Narby became intrigued by their claim that their phenomenal knowledge of plants and biochemistry was communicated to them directly while under the influence of hallucinogens.
Despite his initial scepticism, Narby found himself engaged in an increasingly obsessive personal quest. [...]
13 Comments CherryPie on Mar 6th 2012
Recently the publisher of this book contacted me to see if I would like to read the book and provided feedback. On receipt of the book I was immediately impressed by the quality of the photos and the ‘Did You Know?’ and ‘Top Tip’ highlights that feature throughout the book to emphasise information.
The book covers [...]
14 Comments CherryPie on Aug 1st 2011
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The Eden Legacy by Will Adams
Synopsis (from book cover):
Welcome to Eden population: Zero
Off the coast of Madagascar and on the run, underwater archaeologist Daniel Knox is searching for the wreck of a Chinese treasure ship. But when and old friend and her father vanish from the idyllic Eden nature reserve, he breaks cover to go and investigate.
It is the opportunity [...]
2 Comments CherryPie on May 17th 2011
…Churches, Houses, Castles
This was one of the books that I received for my birthday. I also received England’s Thousand Best Houses, England’s Thousand Best Churches (both by Simon Jenkins) and The Garden’s of English Heritage (by Gillian Mawray and Linden Groves). It has been one of my lunch time reads at work and if I [...]
4 Comments CherryPie on Mar 1st 2011
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The Planets by Dava Sobel
Synopsis (from book cover):
A breathtaking, intimate view of the heavenly bodies in our solar system.
In a unique grand tour, Dava Sobel tells the story of each member of our planetary family – touching on myth, history, astrology, science fiction and the very latest scientific data. Whether revealing what hisdes behind Venus’s cocoon of acid [...]
12 Comments CherryPie on Feb 5th 2011
