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His collections deepen appreciation for remarkable plants and the historical narratives woven through nature and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-little-history-of-science-by-william-bynum-9780300283211","title":"A Little History of Science","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA lively and engaging introduction to the progress of science over the ages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"In Mr. Bynum's telling, a little history goes a long way.\"—Alan Hirshfeld, \u003cem\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eScience is key to understanding the infinite distances of space, the tiniest living organisms in the body, and the history of our planet. From Hippocrates and Aristotle to Isaac Newton and Stephen Hawking, men and women have asked how things work, and through experiments have made earth-shattering discoveries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis inviting \u003cem\u003eA Little History of Science\u003c\/em\u003e takes readers to the stars. 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In a series of biographical portraits organised thematically into four sections, the book illuminates a range of intriguing characters from many different countries and cultures, including Germany, France, Italy, America, Australia, Japan, and China. Sketchbooks proper are joined by notebooks, journals, albums, loose pieces of paper, works on vellum, manuscripts, letters, herbarium sheets, and marginalia—even one drawing on the back of an envelope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTurning the pages of this book will be an invitation to relive extraordinary experiences, imagine lost worlds, and be immersed in the endeavours, observations, and motivations of the makers of such beautiful and enchanting art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46832520888556,"sku":"9780500297186","price":60.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780500297186.jpg?v=1758390669"},{"product_id":"remarkable-plants-by-helen-bynum-9780500026427","title":"Remarkable Plants","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA glorious celebration of the beauty, diversity, importance, and sheer wonder of plants, with exquisite illustrations from the collections of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlants feed us, clothe us, shelter us, help transport us, and can both intoxicate and cure us. From food staples to exotic and enchanting flowers, plants are essential for the wellbeing of ourselves and our planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHelen and William Bynum are expert guides to the intriguing histories and uses of over 80 key plants. Rich in cultural, historical, botanical, and symbolic associations, these plants, from every corner of the globe—both familiar and bizarre—have fascinating stories to tell. Starting with foods that laid the foundations for the development of civilisations, such as wheat, rice, and maize, and those that enliven our diet, such as saffron and spices, sections look at plants that have helped to create our material world, including bamboo and the oak, and crops that have made people rich, such as tea, coffee, and sugar cane. Many plants have been used medicinally and others, for instance, eucalyptus or giant redwoods, have come to epitomise entire landscapes. 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