Plants for People

Politics & Social Sciences

Anna Lewington

Social Sciences

Stationery Office Books

This fascinating book describes the countless and often surprising ways in which we use plants in everyday life. Beautifully illustrated with hundreds of photographs and drawings, most in full color, Plants for People documents the vital role of plant-derived material in industrial products, consumer goods, fashion, cosmetics, and many other common items.  And it shows how the average person benefits from hundreds of plant products during the course of a typical day, often without even knowing it. However the relentless advance of industrialization, global population growth, and environmental mismanagement have caused the extinction of thousands of plant species, and many more are threatened.  Thus, the awareness of our dependence on the plant kingdom has never been more vital.  Here, the author traces the origin of modern products to their roots in areas as diverse as the Amazon rainforest and the lavender fields of France, and looks too at the ecologically sound uses native people make of plants, including techniques for creating shelter, clothing, food products, and herbal medicines. These are uses that hold immense potential for a modern world confronting the destructive impact of technology and waste. The author is a world traveller and ethnobotanist.  Her book is immensely readable and informative.  It will appeal to everyone--from high-school students to amateur botanists to general readers--interested in the amazing variety of the natural world and its boundless importance in everyday life.

Science & Math

Biological Sciences

The Natural History Museum

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.

Brazil (Changing Face Of...)

Edward Parker

STECK-VAUGHN

Antonio's Rainforest (Antonios Rainforest)

Children's Books

Science, Nature & How It Works

Wayland

Brazil (Economically Developing Countries)

Geography & Cultures

Hodder Children`S Books

Antonio's Rainforest

Hodder Wayland

This series deals with economic activity and development in the world's poorer countries. It contains case studies of communities and individuals.

Economically Developing Countries : Brazil

Teen & Young Adult

A review of the importation of medicinal plants and plant extracts into Europe (Species in danger)

Business & Money

TRAFFIC International

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