{"title":"Harriet Rix","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the intriguing world of Harriet Rix, a distinguished author whose works have captivated readers with their profound insights into the natural world. Harriet Rix is celebrated for her unique ability to combine scientific exploration with evocative storytelling, making complex subjects accessible and engaging for all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRix's illustrious collection includes titles such as \u003cem\u003eThe Genius of Trees\u003c\/em\u003e, a testament to her expertise in Science \u0026amp; Nature. Her books are a delightful journey through the intricacies of our environment, shedding light on the fascinating roles trees play in our ecosystem. Whether you're a seasoned nature enthusiast or a curious newcomer, Harriet Rix's writings offer a treasure trove of knowledge and inspiration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders around the globe have praised Rix for her eloquent prose and thorough research, which together create a compelling narrative that highlights the complexity and beauty of nature. Dive into Harriet Rix’s works today and discover the marvels of the natural world through her expertly crafted lens.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-genius-of-trees-by-harriet-rix-9781847927835","title":"The Genius of Trees","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mesmerising, mind-expanding global story which shows how trees have learned to use the soil, air, water, plants, fungi, fire, animals, and people around them to shape our world - possessing agency beyond anything we might have imagined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Genius of Trees\u003c\/em\u003e tells a mind-expanding global story revealing the inventive and astonishing ways trees have learned to shape our natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver hundreds of millions of years, from prehistoric forests to the trees around us today, we see trees using fire as a reproductive tool, harnessing large mammals to spread their seeds (but poisoning smaller, less useful mammals), and splitting rock to create fertile ground in barren landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause trees, we discover, manipulate fundamental elements, plants, animals, bacteria, fungi, and even humankind to achieve their ends. From oaks growing in Devon to the laurel rainforests of the Canary Islands and metasequoias in California, from the magnificent sex-shifting oaks of Iraq to the ancient junipers of the Pakistan-Afghanistan border which spin carbon dioxide into rock - trees sculpt their environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt once transporting and expert, this profoundly original exploration of the science of trees is a startlingly new way of understanding these glories of our natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Genius of Trees\u003c\/em\u003e gives us hope for the future. It enables us to see trees, for the first time, not as victims but as agents of change in a grand ecological narrative - and as leading actors in the great drama of life on earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46549147549932,"sku":"9781847927835","price":25.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781847927835.jpg?v=1750030284"},{"product_id":"the-genius-of-trees-by-harriet-rix-9781529921267","title":"The Genius of Trees","description":"The mind-expanding global story of how trees have used the elements to shape our world - possessing agency beyond anything we might have imagined\n\nThe Genius of Trees tells the mind-expanding global story of the inventive and astonishing ways trees learned to shape our natural world.\n\nOver hundreds of millions of years, from prehistoric forests to the trees around us today, we see trees using fire as a reproductive tool, harnessing large mammals to spread their seeds (but poisoning smaller, less useful mammals), and splitting rock to create fertile ground in barren landscapes.\n\nBecause trees, we discover, manipulate fundamental elements, plants, animals, bacteria, fungi, and even humankind to achieve their ends. 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